🌱 Retired K9 Unit Passes Away + Fulton County Monitors Hurricane Ian

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Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The new members of Leadership Sandy Springs Class of 2023 have been announced. The class began its nine-month program with a retreat in Helen, Georgia last weekend. The program is meant to prepare the participating individuals to build a thriving, inclusive community in Sandy Springs. Click to review the class list. (ReporterNewspapers.net)
2. K9 Diesel, a retired K9 unit with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, has passed away. Diesel worked with the department for six years. During his tenure, he became the department's first cell phone detection dog. He retired on Jan. 28, 2022. (Atlanta News First)
3. Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is concerned about Hurricane Ian impacting the county. County leaders are actively preparing for the tropical storm's local impact. They are in contact with FEMA officials and are monitoring reports that come out of Florida. (WSBTV)

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Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Member Orientation At The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber (8:30 AM)
• Family Storytime At Sandy Springs Public Library (11:00 AM)
• North Georgia State Fair, At 2245 Callaway Rd SW In Marietta (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow, Sep. 29, is the next Jump Start Morning Fitness event. The hour-long fitness program will start at 6:00 a.m. at City Green. (City of Sandy Springs)
• A week of free tennis and pickleball activities will be provided by Sandy Springs Tennis Center next month. The series runs from Oct. 10 through Oct. 15. (City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department via Facebook)
• Ever wonder how home prices in metro areas have evolved through the years? A new study by Point2Homes.com reports that home prices in metro Atlanta have increased by 221.7 percent over the last ten years. Click to review the data. (Point2Homes.com)

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• 3rd Annual Roswell Motoring Festival Benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (October 1)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.