🌱 Local Sales Tax Revenue Mediation + Poll Workers Motivated

Good morning, friends! It's Tuesday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 74 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul reports the municipalities were encouraged by Fulton County's local option sales tax revenue proposal. Despite the encouragement, the municipalities declined the offer. The next mediation session is scheduled for Oct. 7. (ReporterNewspapers.net)
2. Residents outraged by false allegations of fraud and harassment of a Georgia elections employee are signing up as poll workers in Fulton County. The Associated Press surveyed about two dozen prospective poll workers in Fulton County about their decision to sign up. According to the poll, about half cited the 2020 election as the main determining factor in their decision. One prospective poll worker stated, "I'm going to stand up for the people who are afraid." (GPB.org)
3. Christian Brothers Automotive has been recognized by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce as the 2022 Small Business of Excellence. The small business was recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, hard work, and sound business practices. The award was presented at the WellStar Chamber Small Business of Excellence Awards Luncheon last month. (AppenMedia)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Jump Start Morning Fitness At City Hall (6:00 AM)
• Coffee & Contacts At LifeTime Works (8:30 AM)
• Career Programs Information Session At CAC Community Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thursday is the Cops on Donut Shops event at the Dunkin location on Roswell Road. The event is from 6:00-9:00 a.m. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Paint Like Bob Ross event will be held in Hammond Park on Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m. There is a $65 fee associated with the event. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The Sparkle Sandy Springs 2022 Parade will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m. Festivities will proceed the parade at 4:00 p.m. Click the link for the full event timeline. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for 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.