🌱 Miracle K9 Passes Away + Rreal Tacos Opening In Sandy Springs

Hello, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, breezy and cooler. High: 51 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The miracle retired K9 of Dekalb County who recovered after being shot in the head on duty in 2018 passed away this week. Indi was shot in the head while he and his partner were tracking down a suspect accused of killing Dekalb County Officer Edgar Flores. Although Indi lost an eye from the incident, he recovered faster than anyone imagined and returned to the force just three months later. After serving seven years on the force, Indi retired in 2020 after serving on the force since 2013. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Fire Station 5 is finally set to begin construction on Mount Vernon Road after 10 long years of conversations. On Thursday, Mar. 16, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new station, which is positioned specifically to better serve the Sandy Springs community and reduce response times by up to seven minutes. Construction will begin on the new station on Mar. 27, and it is projected to be completed sometime in April 2024. (MDJOnline.com)
3. Rreal Tacos continues its expansion into Sandy Springs with its fourth location that will be opening on Saturday, Apr. 1 at 227 Sandy Springs Place, NE. This will be the first spot in Sandy Springs and intends to be the place to be with its authentic Mexico City tacos and the amazing variety of drinks. Rreal Tacos is known for giving its top-five performing employees a piece of equity with every location that opens, and the chain plans to continue expansion through the state, including locations in Alpharetta, Buckhead, and more. (What Now Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Inaugural Northside Saint Patrick's Parade and Festival At Byers Theatre (9:00 AM)
• March Into Summer Party At Goldfish Swim School (2:00 PM)
• Monty Python Spamalot At Byers Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Sandy Springs wishes everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day weekend. Want to know what's going on all weekend and how to celebrate the holiday? Check out Visit Sandy Spring's festivities roundup by clicking here. (Visit Sandy Springs via Instagram)
• From Boston to Sandy Springs, officers come country-wide to work with our police department. The Sandy Springs Police Department is looking for candidates to join the force and serve your city. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Youth Sports wants to give a friendly reminder to support its partners at Teriyaki Madness and try one of the savory bowls. Teriyaki Madness does in-store orders as well as online orders. (Sandy Springs Youth Sports via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Saint Patricks Day Latin Night Atlanta - Ladies in free b4 midnight w/ FB check in (March 17)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp at HDC Studio + Evening Latin Night Tonys Johns Creek (March 18)
• Rugby ATL's Bark In The Park (March 18)
• Music from Seven Continents (March 18)
• Saint Patrick's Weekend Latin Night @ Tonys Johns Creek Sat Mar 18th (March 18)
• Open house: free class (stretching and meditation) + Aura Readings (March 19)
• Meet the Winners! DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) (March 21)
• Gent's Lunch - A Benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 22)
• High Revelry, a benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 23)
• Daffodils 4 Hope Prayer Walk and Celebration (March 25)
• 3hr Bachata Boot camp Atlanta @ HDC Dance & Fitness Sat March 25, 2023 (March 25)
• John Stango Solo Artist Show (March 25)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— 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.