🌱 Mariah Carey Sells Sandy Springs Mansion + Rockin' The Runway Show

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new copy of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 89 Low: 66.
• Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 81 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Superstar Mariah Carey has sold her Sandy Springs mansion for a loss after buying the home in November, 2021 for $5.65 million. The pending offer that takes the property off the market is for $4,995,000. Carey's 12,575 square-foot estate features nine bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, a recording studio, tennis courts, and a heated pool. The sale of her mansion comes about a year after it was targeted by burglars. The gang focused on robbing the homes of high-profile celebrities in the Metro Atlanta area. (WSB-TV)
2. Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber's 11th annual "Rockin' The Runway" fashion show benefiting the Drake House will be happening on Tuesday, Jun.13 at 5:30 PM at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The cost of a ticket gives you access to small plates from Sandy Springs top restaurants along with a drink ticket. The Drake House provides housing and enrichment programs for mothers and children dealing with homelessness in North Fulton County. Tickets are available for purchase at the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber's website. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Sandy Springs City Council has approved a $50.4 million renovation of an office building at 620 Morgan Falls Road to become the new police headquarters and municipal courthouse. Construction is slated to begin in June and the project is estimated to be completed by December, 2024. Employees will have a secured parking lot with 150 spaces and the public parking area will hold 57 spaces. (MSN via Rough Draft Atlanta)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Saturday, June 3

• Celebration Garden Tour Presented By The North Fulton Master Gardeners At The Chastain Park Area (10:00 AM)
• Live Music: Louis Heriveaux Trio At Rays On The River (6:30 PM)

Sunday, June 4

• Carpool Live Music At Concerts By The Springs At Heritage Amphitheater (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Education Force invites people to stop by their table today at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market for Non-Profit Engagement Day. You can learn more about their programs that help Sandy Springs students prepare for a competitive world. There will be other area non-profit groups on hand as well. (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department wants to remind citizens that it is Gun Violence Awareness Month. This is especially true in regard to domestic violence. It is more likely that a shooting will happen from domestic violence when a gun is available in the home. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber will be holding a member orientation on Wednesday, Jun. 21 at WorCPlaces on Glenridge Drive. The orientation is for new members, renewing members, and new company representatives. This is a great opportunity to explore new opportunities and make new connections. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

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.