🌱 New Photos Of Homicide Suspect + Free Movie Screening Tickets

Hello again, neighbors. It's Thursday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Have you seen these men? Atlanta police recently released better-quality photos of two men they believe are connected to a northwest Atlanta homicide that occurred on Jan. 27. One of the men is a suspect in the homicide and the other is a person of interest. The fatal shooting took place on Marietta Street. If you can identify either one of the individuals or provide new information to the case, please submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIP (8477). (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. According to the DeKalb County School District, nine vacancies are in the superintendent's office. Officials continue to craft a budget for the 2024 fiscal year among key vacant spots, such as an empty chief financial officer (CFO) position. The CFO plays an important role in crafting any budget for the school and has been vacant since Masana Mailliard left to work for Gwinnett County Public Schools in January. (Decaturish.com)
3. The upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" comes out in theaters on Mar. 17, but Atlanta-area residents have a chance to see it for free. FanBolt is giving away tickets for an early screening of the film. To enter the contest, visit the link and read the instructions. Winners will hear back from the company by Mar. 10. (FanBolt)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Virtual Workshop: Identifying Your Transferable Skills Hosted By CAC Career Center (1:00 PM)
• The Gallery At City Springs To Feature Lorraine Christie's Artwork At Sandy Springs City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Peach State Pizza has a brand-new dining concept specializing in Southern-style pizza and is set to open in Marietta’s Avenue East Cobb at 4475 Roswell Road this summer. (What Now Atlanta)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Sandy Springs area at the link. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt said in a release on Wednesday that the new Barnes and Noble location will be its first store in Cobb in nearly 20 years. (East Cobb News)
• When it comes to doling out municipal fines and fees, Georgia ranks fourth in the nation. According to an analysis of 2020 Census Bureau data, the Reason Foundation found that Peach State cities collected nearly $377 million in fines and fees from residents across the state that year. That’s about $35.16 per person, compared to the national average of $27 per resident. (The Center Square)

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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.