🌱 Patch AM: Why hateful graffiti on a Sandy Springs overpass has neighbors speaking out

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In today's newsletter:

• Why hateful graffiti on a Sandy Springs overpass has neighbors speaking out

Also on today's calendar: The Wizard of Oz - Film - Sandy Springs.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Warm with sun and clouds, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
• Saturday: Low clouds and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swastikas found in metro Atlanta neighborhoods (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Swastikas were recently found spray-painted on an overpass in Sandy Springs, as well as on a Roswell hiking trail and in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, alarming many local residents. Community leaders and the Anti-Defamation League are urging people to speak out against antisemitism and contact investigators or share tips if they know anything about the vandalism.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Karaoke Night — Video Game Restaurant and Fun! | Video and Board Gaming Venue - Restaurant and Drinks | Battle & Brew
  Battle and Brew - Sandy Springs, 5920 Roswell Rd a120, Sandy Springs
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• The Wizard of Oz - Film - Sandy Springs
  Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center , 1 Galambos Wy , Sandy Springs
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• LIME Thursdays at Eclipse Di Luna Dunwoody
  Eclipse di Luna - Dunwoody , 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd , Dunwoody
  8:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Dunwoody Open
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody Adventure Park and Ziplines , Georgia Way N , Dunwoody
  11:00 am

Monday December 29

• Cozy Critter Scavenger Hunt
  Brookhaven Library -
• Community Color-In: Winter Edition
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Take & Make: Paper Plate Winter Wonderland
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• English as a Second Language
  Dunwoody Library -
  6:00 pm

Friday January 2

• Take & Make: Polar Plate String Art
  Redan-Trotti Library -

Saturday January 3

• Early Readers Storytime
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am
• Anime Bites for Adults
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Take & Make Craft - Snowman
  Brookhaven Library -

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🗞 Nearby News

Dunwoody

• Hit-and-run charge dismissed for man accused of killing 8-year-old in DUI crash (wsbtv.com)
• Metro Atlanta restaurants, stores open Christmas Day/Eve (11alive.com)

Roswell

• Local Event: NO IMPROV SHOW at Atlanta Workshop Players on Sat Dec 27th. (patch.com)
• Monet Dance Earns CAA Player of the Week Honors (wydaily.com)
• Swastikas spray-painted on trees on hiking trail in Ga. park (wistv.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 guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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