🌱 Powers Ferry Road Home Fire + Early Voting Times And Locations

Hey, neighbors. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Tuesday edition of the Sandy Springs Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Sandy Springs Fire Department responded to a massive home fire on Monday morning. The fire was on Powers Ferry Road. The home's roof and chimney were engulfed in flames. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident. The department's investigators are currently working to determine the fire's cause. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Fulton County's early voting continues through Nov. 4. Voters can cast ballots Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Early voting will also be offered on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30. Sunday's hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click for a list of early voting polling locations. (Black Press USA)
3. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney will be hearing testimony about the state's abortion ban today. The testimony began yesterday. Oct. 24. The lawsuit in question is between the ACLU, a group of physicians, reproductive healthcare advocates, and the State of Georgia. The state's ban would make most abortions illegal after a "detectable human heartbeat" is present. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Jump Start Morning Fitness At Sandy Springs City Hall (6:00 AM)
• Build Seminar: Plan Sandy Springs At Sandy Springs City Hall (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Sandy Springs area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Patch)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department will be hosting its National Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday at the Kroger on Sandy Springs Circle. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will be performing at Byers Theatre on Nov. 10 at 8:00 p.m. Click to get tickets. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.