🌱 January Job Fair + Sandy Springs Traffic Signals Down Due To Storm

Good morning, Sandy Springs! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the holiday season, so you may not see as many newsletters in your inbox between now and the New Year. We will resume our normal schedule during the first week of January. For now, here’s what you need to know about what’s happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 23 Low: 19.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. If finding a new job in the New Year is one of your resolutions, Sandy Springs is ready to help. In partnership with Goodwill of North Georgia and the Community Assistance Career Center, the city of Sandy Springs has announced a job fair for the community. The event will connect employers with potential workers. The job fair will take place on Jan. 12 at City Springs Performing Arts Center. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Sparkle Village has made the list of what to do this holiday weekend in and around Atlanta. This free holiday display offers holiday-themed miniature houses. Decorated with lights, these houses stand six feet tall! They were designed by local businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Due to high winds and intense rain, four traffic signals were having issues across Sandy Springs on Friday. Londonberry Road and Northside Drive both reported downed power lines yesterday. City crews dealt with this issue by clearing downed trees and treating roads. Authorities are asking people to stay off the roads as much as possible. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Family Time: Celestial Moon at Painting With A Twist (11:30 AM)
• Uptown Comedy Present Daytime Comedy Show at Uptown Comedy Corner in Hapeville (3:00 PM)
• Jam Session Saturdays: A Night For The Grown & Sexy at Cigar City Club (5:00 PM)
• Live Music : Desmond Myers at Ray's at Killer Creek in Alpharetta (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday the Sandy Springs Police Department honored Mr. Alonzo for his amazing courage in the face of danger. Congratulations on a well-deserved award! (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Watch out for power outages this weekend! If your power goes out, be sure to report it so Georgia Power teams can get it back on ASAP. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• The Wyndham Hills Holiday Part is scheduled for Jan. 21. Come out and celebrate the New Year! (Wyndham Hills Neighbors via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon with your next update. Happy holidays!

— 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.