🌱 Officer Involved Shooting + UPS Strike Averted + I-285 Closure

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

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 95 Low: 71.
• Friday: Mostly sunny. High: 96 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Sandy Springs police attempted to serve an arrest warrant, which resulted in officers firing shots at the suspect wearing body armor. The incident occurred at an apartment along Santa Fe Parkway, and the suspect confronted officers with a gun before they fired back, hitting him in his body armor. The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment, while no officers were injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation. (11 Alive)
2. A potential UPS worker strike has been averted as Teamsters reached a historic tentative agreement with UPS in metro Atlanta. The agreement includes wage increases for both full-time and part-time workers, creating more full-time jobs, and implementing workplace protections. Existing full and part-time UPS Teamsters will receive significant wage increases, making them the highest-paid delivery drivers in the nation, and all UPS Teamsters will now have Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a full holiday. The agreement will be reviewed and voted on by the Teamster locals in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (WSB-TV)
3. A serious accident involving four vehicles and a tanker truck carrying nitric oxide has led to the closure of multiple lanes on I-285 eastbound near the Mount Vernon Bridge on Wednesday, as reported by Sandy Springs police. There is currently no information available regarding the duration of the lane closures or any injuries resulting from the crash as of Jul. 26. (11 Alive)

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Today and tomorrow in Sandy Springs:

Thursday, July 27

• Sundown Social At City Green (5:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar, Johns Creek (6:00 PM)

Friday, July 28

• City Green Live At City Springs (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• WorkSource Fulton is offering a Mobile Career Unit to provide valuable resources for job seekers. With free access to WiFi, resume-writing webinars, paid internships, and additional support, this initiative aims to assist individuals in gaining an advantage in the job market. (Fulton County Government via Facebook)
• Don't miss out on Cooperative Extension's 2023 4-H Day at the Atlanta History Center! Join the event to meet your extension agent, witness a beekeeping demonstration, explore a livestock display, and discover historic farming practices. For ticket prices and more information, click here. (Fulton County Government via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for two "Back To School" events in Sandy Springs on Jul. 29. The Fani T. Willis Back To School Extravaganza at 450 Morgan Falls Place (The Pavilion at Morgan Falls) will run from 4:00-6:00 p.m., while the Solidarity Sandy Springs Back To School event at 805 Mount Vernon Highway (Holy Innocents Episcopal Church) will take place from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Both events will offer free backpacks and school supplies for children. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you 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.