🌱 K9 Unit Shot + Possible Supercharger Location

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 74 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Sandy Springs Police Department assisted Georgia State Patrol with shutting down Abernathy Road on Friday afternoon. The shutdown was necessary after a K9 unit was shot in the line of duty. The K-9 Figo was rushed to an emergency vet in Sandy Springs by a Georgia State Patrol helicopter where he ultimately passed away. (11 Alive)
2. Sandy Springs will be getting a Tesla Supercharger location. The electric vehicle charging station will be built at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road. The new Sandy Springs location is one of five Georgia locations that the company released. The expansion plans have not been finalized by the company and are subject to change. (Drive Tesla Canada)
3. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reports that she hopes to begin issuing indictments in the investigation to overturn the 2020 election as early as December. Willis also stated that her investigation will go quiet starting this next week to avoid influencing the upcoming Nov. 8 election. Willis might pursue RICO charges in the investigation. (CNN.com)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Sandy Springs Farmers Market At City Green (9:00 AM)
• Pumpkin Decorating in the Patch At North Springs United Methodist Church (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paws and Pastries will be on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Morgan Falls River Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is free but dog owners are asked to bring their own dog bowl and water. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The Bird Walk is scheduled for Oct. 15 at 8:00 a.m. at Morgan Falls overlook Park. The walk will be led by Roseanne Guerra. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The City Springs Theatre Company will be presenting "In The Heights" from Oct. 21 through Nov. 6. Click to get tickets today. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.