🌱 New Recommended Tree List + County Passes CROWN Act

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 74 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs Sustainability Committee has recently updated its Recommended Tree Species List. The list is used to provide recommendations to builders, developers, and members of the community when deciding to plant trees, with the new list outlining the benefits of planting native canopy trees to the local ecology. The new list is waiting for approval. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Fulton County recently passed the CROWN Act or the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act." The ordinance formerly bans discrimination against "cultural hairstyles commonly associated with race or natural origin" within the county and its unincorporated areas. However, the new ordinance doesn't include a penalty or liability for violation, so the county also approved a resolution that asks the Georgia General Assembly to look into creating a similar law. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Animal shelters here in and around the Sandy Springs area have multiple pets available for adoption. For those who are currently looking for a new furry family member, here is a list of currently adoptable pets in the area, including Gert, Grady, Prue, and more! (Sandy Springs Patch)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Live Music - Tyrone Jackson Trio Featuring Karla Harris At Rays On The River (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you had a chance to check out SabaRaba's in the parking lot of Parkside Shops here in Sandy Springs? The walk-up food stand housed in a bright-yellow shipping container features a great menu of pitas, laffas, gyros, and more. You can read a recent review of this local food spot at the link. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Join the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber in welcoming one of its newest members! Apricot Lane Boutique will be hosting its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Mar. 9 at 10 a.m. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department would like to remind drivers that traffic units are closely watching for people performing illegal U-turns and other traffic violations along Glenridge Drive. Police have already written around 100 tickets for violations along this road in just the last two days. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.