🌱 Fulton Elections To Move To Cities? + 13th Annual STEAM Showcase

Hello again, hello! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Amid rising costs, five cities in northern Fulton County are working toward partnering to host local elections in their own jurisdictions instead of paying the county to do so. The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections appears supportive of the municipalities' decision to explore other options: a Wednesday statement from the department read in part, "We recognize that cities may choose to perform elections on their own for any number of reasons." The five cities in talks to partner for local elections are Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, and Roswell; Sandy Springs does not have a local election this year. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. A Fulton County program aims to curb rising rates of youth violence across the Atlanta metro by offering mentorship to teen boys of color. The "My Brother's Keeper Big Brothers Anonymous Mentorship Series" takes place at the Legacy Center in East Point, with meetings held on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The overarching goal of "Big Brothers Anonymous" is to help young men learn essential life skills and develop positive relationships with males in the community. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Sandy Springs Education Force's 13th Annual STEAM Showcase will be featured at the Atlanta Science Festival. The festival, taking place from Friday, Mar. 10 through Saturday, Mar. 25, boasts 150 educational and interactive events for science lovers of all ages. The STEAM Showcase will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at North Springs High School. (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Family Fun Day: Hippie Llama Party At Painting With A Twist Sandy Springs (12:00 PM)
• Live Music: Will Scruggs Trio At Ray's On The River (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• This month's giveaway drawing for the Dine Like A Local mobile pass is coming up on Tuesday, Jan. 31! Dine at any participating Sandy Springs restaurant and redeem your giveaway entry for a chance to win a packed-to-the-rafters picnic basket. (Visit Sandy Springs via Instagram)
• Looking for a luxury home nearby (or just want some design inspiration)? This modern, move-in-ready mansion near Sandy Springs' Chastain Park community has just gone on the market. (What Now Atlanta)
• Attention, drivers: a traffic shift on SR 400 southbound will be in place by 9 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, Jan. 29). Visit the link for a visualization of the lane changes. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.