🌱 Roswell Road Repaving Traffic Delays + Veterans Day Tribute Friday

Hello, neighbors. It's Thursday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and wind. High: 66 Low: 61.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. A road paving project on Roswell Road is causing traffic delays for Sandy Springs drivers. The paving work is expected to continue from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through next Friday, Nov. 18. Click here to view the city’s complete schedule of anticipated resurfacing segments. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The Sandy Springs Veterans Day Tribute takes place this Friday, Nov. 11, at the City Green. Residents are invited to join city officials in honoring those who have served their country beginning at 11:30 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move to the Byers Theatre. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
3. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department will host a family environmental education program all about owls. Participants will learn about Georgia’s native owl species, explore their unique features, and discover their importance in the food web. Click here to register and secure your family's spot at least three days in advance. (City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department via Facebook)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Live, Learn, Lead: Thought Leaders Dinner At City Springs Terrace Meeting Room (6:00 PM)
• Phillip Phillips: Where We Came From Tour At Byers Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tired of talking turkey? Zafron in Sandy Springs will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year for anyone who would prefer not to cook their holiday dinner at home. Click to view a full roundup of restaurants in the Atlanta metro that will be open on Thanksgiving. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Sandy Springs area. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The last Networking at Noon event of 2022 is one week away! Grab your business cards and meet the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber for lunch at City Barbeque next Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Sandy Springs Performing Arts & Conference Center (November 15)
• TaiChi and Qigong for Beginners (November 16)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.