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🌱 Patch AM: 400 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized; Fulton Man Arrested

Coming up on the Sandy Springs Patch calendar: Christmas Festival Concerts

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Good day Sandy Springs! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sandy Springs man charged after massive marijuana and weapons seizure
  • How a parking lot became Sandy Springs’ bustling downtown gathering place
  • What Sandy Springs detectives revealed about the child’s tragic death

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Festival Concerts and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Sandy Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine, windy and chilly, temps: high: 41, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 400 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized; Fulton Man Arrested (patch.com) — Sandy Springs residents are learning that a local man was arrested after state investigators seized more than 400 pounds of marijuana, multiple guns and alprazolam during searches in Sandy Springs and Atlanta. The 34-year-old Sandy Springs suspect faces racketeering, trafficking, drug distribution and felon-in-possession firearm charges and is being held in Fulton County Jail.
   

2. Sandy Springs created its downtown with City Springs (roughdraftatlanta.com) — City Springs has transformed a former asphalt parking lot into Sandy Springs’ de facto downtown, with City Hall, a Performing Arts Center, apartments, restaurants, and the City Green. Local leaders say it now anchors major events like concerts, Sparkle Sandy Springs, and July Fourth celebrations, giving residents a central place to gather year-round.
   

3. Mom Charged After 11-Year-Old Daughter Found Stabbed and Staged in Recliner Says Moments Before Killing Felt ‘Like a Dream' (people.com) — Sandy Springs residents are learning more about a tragic November killing after a local police detective testified that a mother accused of fatally stabbing her 11-year-old daughter described the moments beforehand as feeling “like a dream.” The child was reportedly found cleaned and staged in a recliner with a blanket and devotional book, and a Fulton County judge has now sent the case to a grand jury. Counselors are available at the girl’s school for those needing support.
   

4. 6 GA Eateries 'Slurping-ly' Good For Ramen Lovers (patch.com) — Ramen fans in Sandy Springs can celebrate: Okiboru Tsukemen and Ramen’s Sandy Springs location just landed 84th on Yelp’s list of the top 100 ramen shops in the U.S. The ranking also spotlights several nearby metro Atlanta spots, giving locals plenty of slurp-worthy options close to home.
   

5. Hanukkah lights the way with traditions new and old (ajc.com) — A Sandy Springs couple, Laury and Terry Bagen, are preparing to celebrate Hanukkah with their 75-person extended family at home, blending long-held rituals with new traditions of giving back. Their story highlights how menorah lighting, festive foods, and community events around metro Atlanta keep the holiday’s themes of resilience, gratitude, and mitzvahs alive for younger generations.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 13
  • DHA Farmers Market
    Brook Run Park , 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody
    9:00 am
  • Flight Path ProjectWild Hope: Building for Birds
    Dunwoody Library -
    10:30 am
  • Drop-In: Gift Creations: Bookmarks
    Redan-Trotti Library - Conference Room
    11:00 am
  • Digital Launchpad: Holiday Networking Event
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    12:00 pm
  • Salsa Nights in Dunwoody – Live Latin Music by C.O.T. Band @Eclipse Di Luna
    Eclipse di Luna - Dunwoody , 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd , Dunwoody
    7:00 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • Community Color-In: Winter Edition
    Redan-Trotti Library -

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