🌱 Municipal Court Complex Expansion Approved + PAC Gets New Director

Hello, friends! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 83 Low: 57.
• Friday: Sunny and beautiful. High: 83 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. An expansion to the Sandy Springs police headquarters and Municipal Court complex was recently approved by the city's Public Facilities Authority. The $50.3 million expansion will add more than 20,000 square feet to the existing property, adding new space for the courthouse and additional public safety services. Construction on the project is expected to break ground in July. (Appen Media)
2. The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center has named William "Bill" Haggett as its new executive director. Haggett will take over for Michael Paulin, who has served as the center's interim director since December 2022. Before coming to Sandy Springs, Haggett worked as the head of the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Florida. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. The Fulton County school board has approved a new $2.1 billion budget. The revised budget includes additional funds to recruit and retain employees and improve school safety. It was approved in a unanimous vote during Tuesday's school board meeting. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Thursday, June 8

• Food That Rocks At City Green (7:00 PM)

Friday, June 9

• Music On The Hill Free Concert: Guardians Of The Jukebox At Roswell City Hall, Roswell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Sandy Springs area. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The City of Sandy Springs shared progress on a brand new trail being built at Morgan Falls. Visit the link to view footage from the pedestrian light installation and learn about upcoming detours. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Make connections with other professionals in Sandy Springs! The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber is hosting networking next Thursday, Jun. 15, at 12:00 p.m. Click here to reserve your spot. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all soon 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.