🌱 Sandy Springs Commissioners Sworn-In + Local Flooding + Local Vet

Hey, Sandy Springs! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 61 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Yesterday, Jan. 4, Commissioner Bridget Thorne and Commissioner Dana Barrett were sworn-in as new members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Thorne represents District 1, which includes Johns Creek, parts of Roswell, parts of Alpharetta, and parts of Sandy Springs. Barrett represents District 3 which includes all of Buckhead, parts of Sandy Springs, and parts of Midtown. Click here to learn more about Commissioner Thorne. Click here to learn more about Commissioner Barrett. (Fulton County GA & Fulton County GA)
2. Many residents of metro Atlanta, including Sandy Springs, were dealing with flooding and downed trees yesterday, Jan. 4. According to 11Alive, some families were staying home due to the extreme flooding. Even though the storms had passed, the flooding remained on Huntcliff Trace in Sandy Springs and many other surrounding areas. (11Alive)
3. Riva Wolkow, owner of the Village Animal Hospital in Dunwoody Plaza and Belle Isle Animal Hospital in Sandy Springs, was featured in Appen Media's Business Spotlight. Wolkow said she focuses on "clients, patients and patient care," instead of "pushing products onto owners" like in corporate-owned vet practices. In her independently-owned practice, she can treat clients and patients "more like family as opposed to numbers." (Appen Media)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Veterans Virtual Job Fair At Sandy Springs (11:00 AM)
• Ladies' Night At Paradise Lounge (6:00 PM)
• Three-Night Ignatian Retreat At Ignatius House (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• House hunting virtually is good, but sometimes you just need to see the home in person to get a feel for the space. Check out upcoming open houses in the Sandy Springs area, including a beautiful five-bedroom in Atlanta on Jan. 7. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Sandy Springs Police announced the 400NB Off Ramp to 285W has re-opened after three vehicles were stuck yesterday, Jan. 4, due to flooding. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Did you get a new computer or other electronics for the holidays and need to discard old electronics? Recycle your items for a good cause! On Jan. 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sandy Springs Education Force is hosting an "Electronics Recycling & New School Supply Drive" at the North Springs High School parking lot. Click here to learn more. (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)

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— 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.