🌱 Mother Rents Pvt. Showing Of Little Mermaid + Restaurants Rated

Hey, Sandy Springs! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A passing afternoon shower. High: 72 Low: 54.
• Sunday: Periods of sun with a shower. High: 69 Low: 54.
• Monday: Warmer with a passing shower. High: 78 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Sandy Springs mother Le'Dor Milteer has raised donations to host a private screening of "The Little Mermaid" for young girls of color at the Sandy Springs Cinema and Tap House. Milteer is hosting the screening to give young girls of color the chance to see a reflection of themselves in the Black actress portraying the iconic Little Mermaid. Quote Milteer: "There is an undeniable need for this. Representation matters and this film is an inspiration. My 7-year-old daughter wants to be a doctor all because of the Disney cartoon, 'Doc McStuffins,' about a young Black doctor who can fix toys with the help of her friends." (The Atlanta-Journal Constitution)
2. The Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health has released food and sanitation scores for some local favorites, including Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, which received a 91-point A on May 24; Perks Coffee and Nom Station, which received a perfect 100 A on May 25; Ph'east-Fan'Tasia, which was graded at an 87 B; and Piu Bello, which got a 90 A, among others. Full list at the link! (East Cobb News)
3. WSB Radio's Doug Turnbull took to his Twitter page on the evening of Thursday, May 25, to warn locals to avoid a fallen tree which hit a truck, leaving only the left lane of the highway open near Northridge Exit 6. Turnbull advised locals to take Highway 9 or other detours in order to avoid traffic congestion. (@DougTurnbull via Twitter)

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This weekend in and around Sandy Springs:

Saturday, May 27

• eBay Motors Renew Your Ride At eBay Motors (10:00 AM)

Sunday, May 28

• Charlie Puth Presents The "Charlie" Live Experience At Chastain Memorial Park (7:30 PM)

Monday, May 29

• 2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival At Piedmont Park (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Police Department has launched a River Patrol Unit on May 24, an evolution of its former River Rescue Unit. Beginning this Memorial Day weekend, the new River Patrol Unit will be up and down the Chattahoochee River between Island Ford and The Palisades. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Youth Sports is extending a congrats to the Cyclones, runner-ups in this past weekend's Training Legends tournament. The Cyclones made a strong showing in the gold bracket, and we're all proud of their hard work! (Sandy Springs Youth Sports via Facebook)
• Chelsea Shag and Arts Sandy Springs celebrated Sundown Social on Thursday, May 25, with tours of sculptures around the City Green and live music! (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox next week with your next update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek