🌱 Fulton Jail Footage + 911 Call Center Pranks + Monkeypox Cases Rise

Good morning, Sandy Springs! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three stories to get your day going.

First, today's weather:

Humid and sunny with a high of 90 and a low of 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Recordings from within the Fulton County Jail appear to show footage of an ongoing "pay for protect" scheme within the jail. Stories of family members adding large amounts of money to inmates' accounts have been reported by a handful of individuals. A video recording shows an altercation between two inmates, though it cannot be confirmed whether the dispute stemmed from an argument over money. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Atlanta's 911 call center has been plagued by thousands of pranks and non-emergency calls, leading to slower response times throughout the city and surrounding areas. While receiving over 3,000 calls a day, dispatchers claim that only about two thirds represent actual emergencies. A spokesperson from the center said that knowing one's location helps dispatchers get to the real emergencies quickly. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Health officials are growing more concerned with the spread of monkeypox throughout the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 69 confirmed cases on Thursday, 20 more than the previous day. The Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved the distribution of almost a million doses of the monkeypox vaccine. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Bird Walk with Georgia Audubon, Morgan Falls Park. (8 a.m.)
• SORBA Trail Day at the Chattahoochee River National Park. (8:45 a.m.)
• Kids Fishing Program at Chattahoochee River National Park. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Register now for Monday's family friendly Best Nest program with the Georgia Audubon. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Patrick Murray

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