🌱 Legally Blonde The Musical Headed To Town + I-285 Lanes Reopening

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The City Springs Theatre Conservatory is presenting "Legally Blonde The Musical JR." at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on Aug. 25-26. The production, based on the acclaimed Broadway Musical and beloved film, follows the empowering journey of Elle Woods as she challenges stereotypes while pursuing her dreams. The Conservatory, which has served over 124,000 Atlanta-area students in five years, offers various educational programs, and the cast of 38 students from across metro Atlanta is part of its pre-professional program. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25. (Northside Neighbor)
2. Sandy Springs lacks its own jail and relies on agreements with other law enforcement agencies for inmate housing. Recently, the city council renewed agreements for inmate housing, with Pickens County Sheriff's Office seeking an increase from $45 to $55 per inmate per day, and Sandy Springs requesting a 40 percent increase from $50 to $70 per person per day. Although an alternative option exists at Fulton County's Alpharetta Jail Annex for $60 per inmate per day, the city views it unfavorably due to past coordination and performance issues. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. As part of the Transform 285/400 Interchange reconstruction project, lanes are set to reopen I-285 westbound between Ashford Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road. This reopening follows lane reductions in October 2022 for bridge reconstruction at critical points. The completion of mainline bridges over Glenridge Drive, State Route 400, and Peachtree Dunwoody Road signifies a significant step toward the project's finalization. The lane reopening process will begin today (Aug. 12), at 10:00 p.m., with full lanes anticipated to be accessible by Sunday, Aug. 13, at 12:00 p.m., although dates are subject to change due to weather or other factors. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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Today in and around Sandy Springs:

Saturday, August 12

• Farmers Market At City Springs (8:30 AM)
• Lyrics And Laughs At Byers Theatre (6:00 PM)

Sunday, August 13

• Live Music: Dusty Roads At Glover Park Brewery, Marietta (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Fulton County Library System has introduced a new collection of world language materials, featuring texts in Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Mandarin, Farsi, and Korean. These resources are available at various library locations throughout the county and you can learn more here. (Fulton County Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a job in public health? Fulton County Board of Health is currently hiring! They are hosting two job fairs this month, on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29, for those looking to begin a career in public health; you can learn more here. (Fulton County Board of Health via Facebook)
• A local Eagle Scout recently teamed up with the Sandy Springs Conservancy to build a library kiosk. You can read the full story here. (Sandy Springs Conservancy via Facebook)
• Phone scams are everywhere — but did you know that 470 is the top area code for scam calls in Georgia? Visit the link for more statistics on phone scams in Georgia and across the United States. (BeenVerified)

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Featured events:

• Join the SSC Guided Walk at Island Ford! (August 12)
• Infinite Inspiration at Vinings Gallery - with INAM (August 18)
• Electronics Recycling (August 19)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you soon for another 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.