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Hi there, Sandy Springs! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What stopped this Jett Ferry Road dream home from getting city approval?
  • How Sandy Springs reinvented city government—and what it means for you
  • Why prosecutors pushed to lock up this Sandy Springs shooting suspect again

Also on today's calendar: Live Comedy Improv at Aurora Cineplex by Safety Third Improv--$ 10.50 Tickets and 8 more events.

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jackie G.!

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 48, low: 26.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sandy Springs Board of Appeals denies variance request for Jett Ferry Road home (appenmedia.com) — Sandy Springs’ Board of Appeals has rejected a variance request for a new home at 7821 Jett Ferry Road, saying the lot can be built on without extra setback encroachments. The decision follows staff concerns about grading, retaining walls, and impacts on neighboring properties, and also delays action on another setback case to a February meeting.
   

2. Sandy Springs' cityhood: A model for public-private partnerships in Georgia (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Sandy Springs is approaching its 20th anniversary as a city, celebrating a public-private partnership model that reshaped local services, taxes, and growth. The story revisits how residents fought Fulton County control, won a 2005 referendum, and rapidly built police, traffic, and other services that still define daily life for Sandy Springs neighbors today.
   

3. Man accused of shooting at 6 officers is back behind bars after being released on bond (wsbtv.com) — A man previously released on bond after allegedly firing at six Sandy Springs police officers and injuring one has now been indicted and re-arrested, with prosecutors seeking to keep him jailed. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says her office is taking the case very seriously and working closely with Sandy Springs officials to pursue justice for the officers involved.
   

4. Metro Atlanta mayors meet in Sandy Springs to discuss ways to tackle antisemitism (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Metro Atlanta mayors recently met at Sandy Springs City Hall for a closed-door roundtable on combating antisemitism, hosted by the City of Sandy Springs and the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Leaders, including Mayor Rusty Paul, shared local experiences, discussed public safety, and explored practical strategies to address antisemitic incidents affecting communities across the region.
   

5. Georgia Child Welfare Agency Faces Deep Budget Crisis, Forcing Service Cuts Amid State Surplus – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A major budget shortfall at Georgia’s child welfare agency is forcing cuts to foster care services even as the state holds a large surplus, and Sandy Springs Rep. Esther Panitch is pressing leaders for answers. Lawmakers are questioning how the deficit grew so large, while providers warn children with complex needs may lose critical support and placements could stall statewide.
   

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📸 Faith leaders held the third annual "Service of Prayer for Peace and Unity" at the Carter Center on Thursday evening. Presentations focused on the importance of connection and discussion with everyone —Jackie G. Like

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    Saturday January 10
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