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Hello Sandy Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Roswell Road finally get the safety upgrades parents are demanding?
  • What this court ruling could mean for your Sandy Springs water bill
  • Which Sandy Springs leaders were honored at this World Cup strategy summit?

Also on today's calendar: Live Comedy Improv at Aurora Cineplex by Safety Third Improv--$ 10.50 Tickets and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 56, low: 28.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; windy, colder, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roswell Road crash sparks renewed safety calls in Sandy Springs (roughdraftatlanta.com) — A recent crash on Roswell Road near a Sandy Springs daycare has renewed urgent calls from residents for stronger pedestrian protections and speed enforcement along this busy corridor. A local father pressed City Council to add guardrails, repair sidewalks, and accelerate safety upgrades as the city and GDOT work on new sidewalks and a transportation master plan affecting southern Sandy Springs neighborhoods.
   

2. DeKalb judge defends Atlanta's water rate surcharge to Sandy Springs (roughdraftatlanta.com) — A DeKalb County judge has upheld Atlanta’s 21% water surcharge on Sandy Springs residents, dealing a setback in the city’s decades-long fight over rates and system control. Sandy Springs leaders say they’ll appeal, warning that failure to reach a service agreement with Atlanta could eventually jeopardize state and federal grants and leave local water reliability concerns unresolved.
   

3. Leadership Perimeter panel offers advice on promotions during Atlanta's FIFA World Cup events (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Sandy Springs residents may be especially interested that local leaders like a City Council member and Planning Commission appointee were honored during a World Cup-focused Leadership Perimeter summit. Panelists shared how metro businesses, including Dunwoody’s Funwoody complex and Decatur events, can legally ride the wave of Atlanta’s 2026 FIFA matches to draw visitors and revenue.
   

4. Woman accused of killing, dismembering girlfriend makes court appearance (wsbtv.com) — A Fulton County woman accused of killing and dismembering her girlfriend nearly 18 years ago was denied bond, in a case that includes alleged identity theft at a Sandy Springs Department of Driver Services office. A Sandy Springs detective testified that the suspect renewed the victim’s license and continued receiving benefits in her name for years after the killing.
   

5. Former Macon commissioner launches bid to be Georgia's next lieutenant governor (wfxg.com) — Sandy Springs state Sen. Josh McLaurin now has a new Democratic rival for Georgia lieutenant governor: former Macon-Bibb commissioner Seth Clark. Clark is pitching himself as a voice for Middle Georgia and local government, while McLaurin emphasizes his legislative experience and reputation for getting difficult partisan work done. The two will face off in the May primary before the winner meets the Republican nominee in November.
   

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