🌱 Lane Closures + Indictment Dismissal + Daddy Daughter Dance

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 66 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The City of Sandy Springs reports that the Georgia Department of Transportation will be closing lanes on Pitts Road and Colquitt Road through Dec. 19. The contractors and crews will be alternating the lane closures during that time. The lanes will be closed from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Please plan travel accordingly. (City of Sandy Springs)
2. A Fulton County Superior Court judge has dismissed a grand jury indictment regarding a Fulton County jail death. The indictment was against six detention officers. They were charged with murder in connection to the death of Antonio May, 32 years old. (Subscription: AJC.com)
3. The Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks 13th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is meant for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The event is also open to father figures. There will be snacks, refreshments, musical games, and dance contests. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Taco Tuesday At North River Tavern (11:00 AM)
• Music Arts Bunch At Roswell Presbyterian Church, Roswell (Noon)

From my notebook:

• The City of Sandy Springs reminds the community that early voting for the runoff election will continue through Friday, Dec. 2. Ballots can be cast between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Do you have your tickets for Roswell Dance Theatre's production of The Nutcracker? Performances run through Sunday, Dec. 4. Click for ticket details and a video teaser for the show. (City Springs)
• Sandy Springs' Hospitality Board Meeting will be held in the Barfield Room on Jan. 26 at 8:00 a.m. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Events:

• North Fulton NAACP Election (2022-2023) (November 29)
• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show (December 2)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar (December 4)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
• Add your event

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.