🌱 Grant For Sandy Springs Park + Thieves Wreck And Ditch Stolen Car

Hello, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 65.
• Friday: Clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Springs has agreed to apply for a grant that could support improvements at Abernathy South Greenway. The widening of Abernathy Road by the 14-acre park has impacted the stream and drainage system. This grant hopes to fix the drains that are overwhelmed with sediment and erosion. It also aims to get rid of invasive species that are habituating in or near the stream. The project is expected to cost four million dollars, including stream improvements, drainage, and additional amenities. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Police report that thieves wrecked and ditched a stolen car in a Sandy Springs neighborhood. On Sunday night, police were on the scene at Northridge Road and Somerset Court following a reported carjacking. The suspects fled from the police and there have been no arrests made yet. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Fulton County DA's office has backed off its motion to disqualify the attorney representing the GOP electors for Trump. The DA's Office is still investigating whether there was vote tampering that led to Trump winning the election. The attorney Kimberly Burroughs Debrow was accused by the DA's office of unethical conduct, claiming that she did not notify her clients of potential immunity deals after letters were sent to the electors stating they could be charged with crimes. Decisions about criminal charges will be made this summer. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Thursday, May 11

• Business With A Beer: Young Professionals Happy Hour At Iron Hill Brewery, Dunwoody (5:30 PM)

Friday, May 12

• Cats At Byers Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Annual Rockin' The Runway Fashion Show is coming up! You can now purchase your tickets which will help benefit The Drake House. There are also various sponsorship opportunities. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department is reminding residents about the uptick of entering auto crimes across Georgia. The police want everyone to remember not to leave valuable items in plain view of the vehicle and remember to lock their car doors. If you are a victim, review the steps at the link so officers can thoroughly investigate the crime. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Open House - May 12th , 4pm - 7pm (May 12)
• Little Nancy Creek Spring Concert (May 12)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
• Jennifer Hartswick Band with Cadillac Jones (May 12)
• Join SSC's Trail Blazers May walk at Powers Island (May 13)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
• Mother's Day BeltLine Food and Street Art Tour (May 13)
• Jupiter Coyote Playing Live! (May 13)
• $20 one-hour private TaiChi Introductory Session (May 15)
• Maya Eventov Artist Show : Textures of Nature (May 20)
• LiveLifeFun Sand Volleyball Brookhaven League Registration Deadline - May 24 (May 24)
• GO Kickball Summer Social, Coed, Adult Leagues - Registration Deadline June 8th (June 8)
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You're all caught up for today! See you soon for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek