🌱 Mass Decontamination Exercise + Futbol Fever At City Springs

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Fulton County will be hosting a Mass Decontamination Exercise in Vista Forge. This full-scale exercise will be the first of its kind and include 700 people through various response agencies. The Department of Defense will be participating in the exercise. The county's Emergency Management is making preparations. (Fulton County)
2. Sandy Springs is working to bring PATH400 to the Georgia Highway 400 corridor. To do this, the city will be extending the trail another 2.3 miles north. The purpose of the project is to create a multi-use recreation and commuting option for residents between the city and BeltLine's 22-mile loop. Click for additional project information. (Urbanize)
3. City Springs will be screening a World Cup soccer match on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event is titled "Futbol Fever at City Springs" and will be at 10:00 a.m. on the City Green. Participants are encouraged to bring friends and lawn chairs. Admission to the event is free. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Through Zoom (2:00 PM)
• Board Of Appeals Meeting At Studio Theatre (6:00 PM)
• Live Music At The Select (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of the latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click to view prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Taylor Swift will be making an Atlanta stop during her upcoming 2023 tour. Swift will be performing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Apr. 28 and Apr. 29. Click for ticket information. (Patch)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department has partnered with Pep Boys and Advance Auto Parts to address the recent increase in catalytic converter thefts. Click for information about VIN etching. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

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— 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.