🌱 LOST Negotiations Update + Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Hey, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 58 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs Veterans Day Celebration is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. The celebration will be held on the City Green, but will be moved to the Byers Theatre if inclement weather occurs. Retired WSB-TV Anchor John Pruitt will be emceeing the event. The community is encouraged to attend. (City of Sandy Springs)
2. Fulton County reports municipalities have not responded to the county's request to continue mediation about the Local Options Sales Tax. The county claims it is negotiating in good faith. The county is calling on the mayors to continue the negotiations while demonstrating "true leadership." The negotiations will decide how the Local Options Sales Tax is distributed. (Fulton County)
3. Fulton County is offering free breast cancer screenings today. The screenings will be offered at the North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The screenings are meant to honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Street94.5)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Workshop: Create a Winning Resume At CAC Career Center, Atlanta (11:00 AM)
• Class: My Financial Goals 2 At CAC Career Center, Atlanta (6:00 PM)
• Sandy Springs Planning Commission Meeting At Studio Theatre (6:00 PM)
• Live Music At The Select Restaurant + Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider the list of the latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Spooky Stories for Adults will be held tomorrow at Friends of Lost Corner at 6:30 p.m. Click the link to RSVP. (City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department via Facebook)
• The next Jump Start Morning Fitness will be held tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. at City Green. (City of Sandy Springs)

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• Heidi's Heavenly Cookies 20 Year Anniversary Celebration! (October 20)
• “Never Stop Learning” Art Exhibit at the Cumming Arts Center (October 20)
• Team Trivia Fundraiser - Benefitting OMSEFund, Inc.! (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
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You're officially in the loop 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.