🌱 New Fulton County Teen Curfew + Whitewater Creek Entrance Closed

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Turning sunny; breezy. High: 47 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Fulton County officials approved a new curfew for teens aged 16 and under for a one-and-a-half square mile area of unincorporated Fulton County land. The new curfew was passed to curb youth gun violence in the county. Under the ordinance, teens younger than 17 will have a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day, Sunday through Thursday. The curfew for Friday and Saturday remains at midnight. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Due to damage, the Whitewater Creek entrance into the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is currently closed. The road and parking lot at that entrance will remain closed until further notice while the National Park Service determines a repair plan. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
3. The Sandy Springs City Council fully supported the Sandy Springs Police Department's involvement in a metro Atlanta drug enforcement task force. The task force is a joint effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to target drug trafficking in metro Atlanta. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Big ATL Comedy Show At Monticello ATL, Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Friday Night Live Music At Lola's Burger And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you love fresh fish and seafood, this local restaurant is for you! Big B's Fish Joint offers unique seafood options, like its lobster roll. The restaurant is also among many participating in the Sandy Springs "Dine Like a Local" program! (Visit Sandy Springs via Instagram)
• Local youth in the Sandy Springs area have a great opportunity to discover the kind of leader they can become. The Youth Leadership Sandy Springs program is accepting applications for its upcoming program. The deadline for applications is Mar. 26. (Youth Leadership Sandy Springs via Facebook)
• If you're looking for outstanding and new food options, you will only have to look further than the new High Street development just ten minutes away in Dunwoody. The development project recently announced some new food and beverage partners that will make the location their home, including a Mexican and Japanese restaurant. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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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.