🌱 Motorist Killed On I-75 + Bill Increases Weight For Truck Loads

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. A motorist was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 at Terrell Mill Road when his gray Nissan Maxima was struck from behind by a silver Toyota Tacoma, according to Cobb Police. The male victim, who has not been identified yet, was taken to the hospital and died of his injuries; the other driver's status is unknown. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the police. (East Cobb News)
2. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution opposing a bill to increase the allowable weight for trucks and their loads by 10,000 pounds. The bill, HB-189, is supported by the logging industry and commodity haulers but opposed by safety advocates and the Georgia Department of Transportation chief engineer. Cobb County claims that the increase in weight would cause damage to roads and bridges, resulting in increased maintenance costs for taxpayers. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Sandy Springs area. Available properties range from a 1,206-square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home for $245,000 to a $1.3 million home with four beds, three baths, and 2,051 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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From my notebook:

• The request to amend a site plan for a King’s Hawaiian restaurant in Northeast Cobb has been delayed again due to the need for more time to work with the Gordy Tract advisory committee for its recommendation. (East Cobb News)
• The Fulton County Sheriff's Office partnered with Talitrix to implement The ITW Solution, a wristband tracking technology, which includes biometric monitoring, tracking inmate movements, and real-time tracking of inmate interactions. (WSB Atlanta)
• GDOT contractors closed lanes on I-75 in Marietta, Cobb, and Fulton counties over the weekend as part of a bridge preservation project. The project will close three lanes on I-75 southbound from the I-75/I-575 interchange to Canton Road and one lane on the Canton Road Connector northbound ramp, expected to finish by Fall 2023 with $10.7 million cost. (Cobb County Courier)

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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.