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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:

  • Why a university police chief was arrested in Sandy Springs
  • How vulnerable is Sandy Springs’ Republican House seat in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Breakfast & Church Service - Church at Wieuca and 1 more event.

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

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tuskegee University police chief charged with DUI in metro Atlanta on New Year's Day (wsbtv.com) — A Tuskegee University police official was arrested on New Year’s Day in Sandy Springs on a DUI charge, and the university has placed him on administrative leave while it investigates. Sandy Springs police have been asked for more details, and an assistant chief is serving as acting chief in the meantime.
   

• Political winds shift in Georgia as Democrats target GOP-held seats (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Statehouse races in Georgia are tightening, and one closely watched contest involves Sandy Springs Republican Rep. Deborah Silcox, whose north Fulton district has been trending more competitive. Democrats see an opening after her narrow 2024 win and are lining up challengers across metro Atlanta. The broader piece explains how shifting demographics and recent special-election results could reshape control of the Georgia House in 2026.
   

📸 Around Sandy Springs

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📸 Santa Claus was seen flying over Buckhead late at night on Christmas Eve —Jackie G. Like

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    Friday January 2
  • Building Blocks
    Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • Homeschool Friday
    Embry Hills Library -
    11:00 am
  • Friday Movies
    Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - Meeting Room
    1:30 pm
  • Marietta Tree Keepers Board Meeting
    Marietta, GA Calendar , 205 Lawrence Street , Marietta
    4:00 pm
  • First Friday Concert: 7 Sharp 9
    Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Early Readers Storytime
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    11:00 am
  • Magic: The Gathering for Teens
    Chamblee Library -
    2:00 pm
  • Hoop Group: Family Cross Stitch and Embroidery
    Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
  • Anime Bites for Adults
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    2:00 pm
  • Winter Wonderland Checkers
    Embry Hills Library -
    3:00 pm
  • Men's Basketball vs. Emory
    Dorough Fieldhouse Pinholster Court
    4:00 pm

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  • Who do I call about this?
    Unacceptable! The postmaster I have spoken to on three separate occasions and this continues to happen. I am ready to call the police at this point… (Nextdoor Cascade at Morgan Falls)

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  • As the calendar flips to 2026, battle for control of the Georgia House cranks up (wfxg.com)
  • 22 Offbeat Stories That Made Us Face-Palm In 2025: Weird News & Oddities (patch.com)

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