🌱 Murder Trial Continues + Wreck Shuts Down I-85 Southbound

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Sandy Springs these days. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The murder trial of a man accused of intentionally running over and killing a man outside a Sandy Springs home in 2019, continues. According to Fulton County prosecutors, Attorney Bryan Keith Schmitt struck Hamid Jahangard with his vehicle during a road rage dispute regarding a golf ball. The victim died in a local hospital three days after the incident. The suspect's attorneys argue he had no intention of killing the victim and that it was all a tragic mistake. (WSB Radio)
2. Mariah Carey's Sandy Springs mansion is still on the market. The 12,575-square-foot home is listed for $6.5 million. It includes a heated pool, tennis courts, and nine bedrooms. The home was targeted during the recent celebrity home invasions. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A tractor-trailer crash shut down all I-85 southbound lanes in Fulton County on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. just before the Senioa Road exit. The exact cause of the wreck and injuries sustained are unknown at this time. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Networking at Noon At City Barbeque (11:30 AM)
• Flexibility Class At City Green (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the list of three upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Sandy Springs area this weekend. See the times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos at the link. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The New Year's Eve Swingin' Party is scheduled for Dec. 31 at 8:00 p.m. at Byers Theatre. Mark your calendar! (City of Sandy Springs)
• Bernstein's Wall will be screened on Sep. 21 at Byers Theatre. The 7:30 p.m. screening is part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.