🌱 Rhode Island Suspect In Sandy Springs + City Springs Stage Plans

Happy Friday, Sandy Springs! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh headlines to kick off your morning.

First, today's weather:

Windy thunderstorm in the evening with a high of 96 and a low of 78.

Here are the top stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. A man wanted for a murder in Rhode Island was arrested in Sandy Springs on Thursday morning. Members of the North Metro SWAT, the U.S. Marshalls, and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office were able to identify the suspect, Robert Komhlan, who had been trying to hide in Sandy Springs. "Members of the Sandy Springs Police Department also assisted in the arrest." (CBS 46 News)
2. Sandy Springs City Council approved a large contract with Rubio and Son Interiors to make improvements to the stage at City Green. The construction of the stage began in 2018 with a temporary bandshell, and further efforts have already been made to erect a more permanent structure. The $215,519 deal will be put towards these efforts. (Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. An employee has been accused of smuggling drugs and a cellphone into the Fulton County Jail. The suspect may also face additional charges due to investigators finding a stolen gun inside his vehicle. The maintenance worker was allegedly caught on camera handing the cellphone to one of the inmates. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Summer Family Fun at Painting With a Twist. (1 p.m.)
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From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Education Force celebrated a successful school year, and is looking ahead to the future! (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)
• Check out these local pets up for adoption. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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