Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How are Sandy Springs’ most vulnerable students beating the odds?
And check out Christmas Festival Concerts on the Sandy Springs Patch calendar
Hey there, Sandy Springs! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Sandy Springs’ most vulnerable students beating the odds?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Festival Concerts and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Sandy Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Sandy Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 43 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 25.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Economically disadvantaged Sandy Springs students show improved academic scores (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Sandy Springs public schools, where more than 63% of students are economically disadvantaged, are posting strong academic gains and a 95.6% graduation rate at Riverwood and North Springs. Zone 4 leaders highlighted rising reading scores, STEM and IB offerings, and innovative projects like Woodland Elementary’s hands-on work to reduce power outage impacts on low-income families. 
📸 Around Sandy Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Festival Concerts
Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
3:00 pm - Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concert
Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Hwy, Atlanta
4:30 pm - 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
7:30 pm - Skate City Springs - Presenting Sponsor Opportunities
City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
8:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Friday December 19
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Evening Affirmation Art | Tea + Paint
Abernathy Arts Center , 254 Johnson Ferry Rd , Sandy Springs
6:00 pm - Unveiled: Masquerade Burlesque Show
Blu Rose Art Bistro , 12441 Veterans Memorial Hwy , Douglasville
8:00 pm - A Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols by Candlelight
The Cathedral of St. Philip , 2744 Peachtree Rd NW , Atlanta
3:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Sandy Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Take & Make: Paper Plate Winter Wonderland
Redan-Trotti Library - - Community Color-In: Winter Edition
Redan-Trotti Library - - Cozy Critter Scavenger Hunt
Brookhaven Library - - English as a Second Language
Dunwoody Library -
6:00 pm - Women's Basketball vs. Pacific
Dorough Fieldhouse Pinholster Court
6:00 pm - Diamond Painting
Brookhaven Library -
6:00 pm - Park Ranger Storytime: Winter Wonderland
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am - LEGO STEAM Challenge: A Pop of Color
Redan-Trotti Library -
3:30 pm - Matter of Balance
Redan-Trotti Library -
10:30 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today I had the sweetest experience.
A mother reached out to me and asked if I could wrap a few Christmas gifts for her daughters. When I arrived, I expected the usual holiday items … (Nextdoor Perimeter Center) - A vehicle fire on I-85 south at Flat Shoals Rd has been cleared.
5:29AM on Dec 13: Union City: Vehicle fire reported in the right lane on I-85 southbound at Flat Shoals Rd (exit 66). (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Dunwoody
- Atlanta's first Santa with Down syndrome spreads holiday cheer (atlantanewsfirst.com)
- MARTA to close select faregates for Breeze payment system upgrade (roughdraftatlanta.com)
- No coaches, no budget, no quit: Inside the rising Georgia club baseball team (redandblack.com)
Roswell
- InFocus Eyecare Expands Georgia Network with Partnership at Family Eyecare of Roswell (invisionmag.com)
Ok Sandy Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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