🌱 I-285 Lane Closures Warning + Trail Segment Project

Hey, everybody. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. A new documentary is sharing the complexities of caring for children with complex medical conditions and disabilities. The "Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It Matters" documentary had its Georgia premiere at the Springs Theatre and Taphouse in Sandy Springs. The film was produced by Tom and Amanda Dyer. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The Sandy Springs Police Department is encouraging residents to prepare for the upcoming I-285/Ga. 400 lane closures. The closures will likely create a large impact on residents' travel schedules for months. The closures will begin on Saturday. The largest impact will occur on Monday when the closures cause significant delays. (WSBTV)
3. Construction on a trail segment linking the Chattahoochee River to Roswell Road will likely start this month. The project is being funded through a $7.8 million contract with GHC Corp. and a $3 million grant from the state's Department of Natural resources for the construction. The trail segment will likely be completed in Oct. 2023. (ReporterNewspapers.net)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Oil Painting Workshop with Pat Fiorello At The Abernathy Arts Center (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• This Saturday is the Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Green. The market will start at 9:00 a.m. Dogs are welcome to attend but are not permitted on the grass. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The City of Sandy Springs is encouraging residents to consider MARTA and Express as alternative modes of transportation during the upcoming lane closures. Click for more information. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber welcomes First Carolina Bank. This is its first location in Georgia. Click to learn more about the new location. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.