🌱 Kansas In Sandy Springs + Fulton Women Testify + Buckhead Shooting

Good morning, neighbors! I am your host, Patrick Murray bringing you three fresh stories to kick off your Thursday.

First, today's weather:

Very hot with an evening thunderstorm, high of 94, low of 73.

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Here are the top stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The band Kansas and Christopher Cross were announced as headliners at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center during the 2022-2023 season. Cross will perform on Aug. 12 in Byers Theatre, while Kansas will perform at the same venue on Sept. 30. Tickets for City Springs members are on sale now, while tickets for the public will go on sale June 30. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. A Fulton County mother and her daughter testified on Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill, claiming that they were targeted with violent threats following the 2020 presidential election. The two women had been named by former President Donald Trump's attorney as "examples of voter fraud." The powerful testimony revealed the two women were afraid to go out in public after being wrongfully accused. (WSB Atlanta)
3. A busy street in Buckhead was shut down after shots were fired early on Wednesday morning. At around 5 a.m., police shut down Peachtree Road after a man was seen exiting a McLaren and firing shots at a white SUV. The shooter was arrested near the crime scene, and no injuries were reported in the incident. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Paint Like Bob Ross at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. (10 a.m.)
• Entry-level virtual job fair. (11 a.m.)
• Roswell Road Safety public information meeting at City Hall Studio Theatre. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out this list of open houses in and around Sandy Springs. (Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Patrick Murray

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