🌱 Gas Prices Continue To Decline + Aging In Atlanta Event

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Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Gas prices in Fulton County continue to decline. The average price of gasoline in Fulton County is $3.42 per gallon, according to AAA. Despite the decline in Fulton County, the average price is still higher than the state's average of $3.18 per gallon. The decline is fueled by lower prices for crude oil. Click for a full price breakdown. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reports that Milan Wash has been sentenced to life in prison. Wash pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Kamarie Wash in 2016. According to court records, she hit the child, broke her jaw, and dumped her into Lake Allatoona. The state withdrew its notice of intent to seek the death penalty after the sentence was issued. (11 Alive)
3. The fall Aging in Atlanta event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Sandy Springs. The event will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at City Springs in downtown. Participants will receive information on how to live their best senior lives. This is the first time the event has been held in person since 2019. (AJC.com)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Jump Start Morning Fitness At City Hall (6:00 AM)
• Signature Luncheon with Kennesaw State University President At City Springs (11:30 AM)
• City Council Meeting At City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Sandy Springs area employers hiring for various open positions. (Patch)
• The Community Assistance Center will be hosting a panel of workforce industry experts on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Click to reserve your spot today. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs has a number of fun events planned for this next season. Click to view the list of fall events. (Sandy Springs)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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.