🌱 Local Firefighters Visit Children's Hospital + Speed Cameras

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Variably cloudy and very warm. High: 76 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Spring firefighters practiced their high-rise rescue skills on the roof of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital on Feb. 14. The firefighters brightened the patients' day by waving and interacting with them while rappelling down the side of the building. Sandy Springs Communications Director Andrew Allison said, "The event was designed as a community outreach effort centered around the kids at the children’s hospital,” Allison said. “The whole reason behind the event was to cheer up the kids, with the additional benefit of offering a training opportunity." (Appen Media)
2. Some Georgia lawmakers call school zone cameras a "speed trap." State Rep. J. Collins, R-Villa Rica, filed a bill to decrease the window that camera-enforced school zones can operate and require signs identifying the zones, including flashing yellow lights. State Rep. Jason Ridley, R-Chatsworth, filed a second bill that would decrease the fines for those caught by speed enforcement cameras from $75 to $10. The Georgia Department of Transportation has approved permits for more than a hundred school zone cameras across North Georgia since 2019, with 24 cameras in Fulton County. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The local housing market can be overwhelming, sometimes with too many options. Check out a small, curated list of homes for sale in the Sandy Springs area, including a one-bedroom at 504 Granville Court for $240,000! (Sandy Springs Patch)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Build with LEGOS! At Sandy Springs Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Winter Reds Tasting At The Tasting Den/The Reserve List (6:00 PM)
• Havana Nights At Havana Lounge (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Act3 Productions' "Little Women" performance in Sandy Springs is sold out for Feb. 26! If you want to see this production, buy your tickets in advance! Tickets are still available for Feb. 24-25 and Mar. 3-5. (Act3 Productions via Instagram)
• The Sandy Springs Police explained elder abuse, which under Georgia law is "any act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult." View the link to see examples of elder abuse and how to report suspected abuse. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The park is back in action! Sandy Springs Youth Sports Opening Day is Mar. 11, and the Opening Ceremonies are on Mar. 18. You can email ssysparkc@gmail.com with any questions. (Sandy Springs Youth Sports via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for 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.