🌱 SSPD Warns Of Package Thefts + Months-Long GA-400 Lane Closure

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Cooler with periods of rain. High: 50 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs Police Department is warning residents about an increase in package thefts in preparation for the holiday season. Though the majority of the thefts are said to be "grab and go," some are more organized. Some thieves are following delivery trucks. The best way to deter package theft is to have someone receive the package. (WSBTV)
2. The Georgia Department of Transportation has closed a northbound lane on GA-400 in Fulton County. The lane is located just north of the Glenridge Connector to Hammond Drive. The closure, which will allow crews to start pavement reconstruction, is expected to last at least three to four months. The workers will shift to the left interior lane early next year once this lane's work is completed. (WSBTV)
3. Fulton County's polling locations encountered long lines on Friday during the last day of early voting. County election officials expect a high turnout on election day. The U.S. Senate runoff election is scheduled for tomorrow, Dec. 6. Click for additional election information. (Chicago Tribune)

Today in Sandy Springs:

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The next Sandy Springs City Council meeting is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at Sandy Springs City Hall. The meeting will also be live-streamed. Click for the meeting agenda. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The Fulton County Library System is searching for volunteers. Click for volunteer application details. (Fulton County Library System)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.