🌱 Local School Conditional Permit + Next Steps To Success Scholarship

Happy Friday, Sandy Springs! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh stories to kick off your morning.

First, today's weather:

Evening thunderstorm with a high of 88 and a low of 73.

Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. A private school in Sandy Springs that had been operating without proper zoning approval has been given a conditional permit. The permit was approved for the Chaya Mushka Children’s House at 5180 Roswell Road at the June 21 meeting in City Hall. Neighbors fear that without proper regulation, the school's development could triple in size and continue to encroach upon the neighborhood. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. A Sandy Springs couple started a college scholarship fund for underprivileged students. David and Melanie Couchman launched the "Next Steps to Success" scholarship to held aid students through their college programs. The Couchmans have long been supporters of local nonprofits. (Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A local businessman and food purveyor shed some light on his latest venture. Sandy Springs resident Kirk Halpern launched Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors in 2019 and has been delivering fresh protein from around the world since. The business began by selling directly to restaurants, but when the pandemic hit, Halpern quickly shifted gears and started delivering directly to peoples' homes. (Reporter Newspapers)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Summer family fun at Painting With a Twist. (Noon)
• Trolls Production Camp at Providence Place. (4 p.m.)
• Maggie Rose live at City Green. (6 p.m.)
• Viernes Tropicales Latin Night, Sanctuary Night Club. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Take a look at these pets available for adoption in your area. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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• Financial Coaching: Financial Keys for Success & FREE GAS for 4th of July Travel (June 30)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 1)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Patrick Murray

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