🌱 Inaugural Sandy Springs Wine Fest + 12th Richest City In Georgia

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 84 Low: 71.
• Wednesday: Rain and wind. High: 83 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Details have been announced for the inaugural Sandy Springs Wine Festival, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1. The event will be held outside on the Entertainment Lawn of Heritage Green, and will feature light fare by local restaurants, live music, and over 100 wines provided by Georgia-based distributors and distinguished wineries. VIP and General Admission tickets are available online, and sponsorship opportunities are also available. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Weekly)
2. According to the latest Census data, Sandy Springs ranks 12th among the 50 richest cities in the state. Coming in at No. 12, Sandy Springs is home to 49,941 households, and the median household income is $86,932. Compared to the average household income of $145,216 for the state, Sandy Springs' data are quite high. (Forbes)
3. Gas prices across the state fell slightly over the past week, dropping four cents to a new average price of $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Cobb County is $3.64 — roughly seven cents more than the statewide average. AAA has stated the latest drop in prices is due to declining crude oil prices, but that pump prices could ebb and flow throughout September. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Tuesday, August 29

• Kaiser Permanente Job Fair At Kaiser Permanente Regional Office, Atlanta (8:00 AM)

Wednesday, August 30

• Family Storytime At Sandy Springs Branch Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber is hosting a "Mindful Movements" event put on by the Health & Well-Being Council on Tuesday, Sep. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The event includes a 45-minute yoga session, light bites, and drinks. Register online today! (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• This Thursday, Aug. 31 is the next Sundown Social — a relaxed neighborhood gathering with live music, yard games, and signature cocktails. The event is free, with food and beverages available for purchase and festivities beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Sandy Springs Georgia)
• Looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend? Stop by the Sandy Springs Farmers Market and enjoy the late-summer produce! The market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine, and you can view a map of this week's vendors here. (City Springs)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you soon for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek