🌱 Morgan Falls Recycling Center Upgrades + Fulton Co. School Lawsuit

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 64 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs City Council plans to upgrade the Recycling Center at Morgan Falls and pilot a mobile recycling program through a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant. The program aims to provide recycling services to multi-family housing and will be managed by two part-time employees who will handle collection routes and educate residents. If successful, the program will become permanent and self-funded through at-cost fees to complex owners. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. A new lawsuit claims that Fulton County Schools didn't do enough to stop a teenage girl from being sexually assaulted and raped by her teacher, Robert Vandel. Vandel had a record of seven students and 14 teachers filing reports of grooming, sexual harassment, and sexual assault against him before he was hired at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell. The lawsuit, which named Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney, alleges that the school system failed to protect the victim from being attacked by hiring Vandel despite his history of allegations at other institutions. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Village Medical, a primary care provider, has opened its first facility in nearby Johns Creek located inside the Walgreens on Kimball Bridge Road. The organization aims to close gaps in primary care access and advance health equity by partnering with Walgreens and private physicians to provide medical services to residents who have a reduced access to proper health care. Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, citing the importance of proper access to primary and preventive care for Georgians to live long, healthy lives. (The Atlanta Voice)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Leadership Sandy Springs 35th Anniversary Gala At Studio Theatre In Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A 5,875 square-foot home located at the nearby Dunwoody Country Club is on the market for $2.5 million, and it boasts two wine cellars that can store up to 7,000 bottles, temperature-controlled wine storage for another 300 bottles, and a hidden wine cellar in the pool house, among other features. The house also has a batting cage, a walk-out level pool, and a theatre room. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
• The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival announced the winners of its 23rd annual Jury Prize, which included categories such as Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Short Film, Emerging Filmmaker, Building Bridges, and Human Rights. You can view the complete list of winners at the link! (Rough Draft Atlanta)
• Youth Leadership Sandy Springs is searching for individuals interested in developing leadership skills! You can learn more about the group and its requirements here. (Youth Leadership Sandy Springs via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all next week for 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.