🌱 Sandy Springs Introduces New Code + Fall Gardening Event With UGA

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 79 Low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 81 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Sandy Springs has introduced a new code of ordinances requiring apartment complexes to hire a third-party inspector to assess units annually. Previously, only 20 percent of apartment units underwent annual inspections. This new policy aims to address issues like water damage, structural problems, mold, and fire hazards, particularly in older complexes without sprinkler systems. There are 98 apartment complexes in Sandy Springs, and the existing properties collectively have 25,000 units, with only 28 percent having sprinkler systems. The updated regulations are expected to enhance safety conditions in rental communities. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Fulton County Public Works and University of Georgia Extension Fulton County are hosting a Fall Gardening Event on Sep. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. This event will provide participants with insights into easy composting methods, tips for maintaining a healthy garden in the fall and winter, and a tour of the Water Wise Rain Gardens at the maintenance facility. Interested individuals can register for the event here. (Fulton County Government via Facebook)
3. Fulton County Schools is utilizing its Teaching Museum and Archives to provide educational resources and experiences that span from the 1800s to the present, focusing on local schools and communities. The museum offers over 80 programs and resources to support student learning beyond the classroom, including field trips, performances, educational programs, and hands-on activities. The museum's mission is to enhance student learning and foster personal connections with classroom material, with programs aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence for pre-K through eighth grades. (Rough Draft Atlanta)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Thursday, September 21

• Comedy Show - Yamaneika Saunders At Atlanta Comedy Theater, Norcross (7:00 PM)

Friday, September 22

• Friyay Galaxy Glow - Add A DIY Candle At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs City Council Sep. 19 meeting recap is now available. Check it out at the link. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Calling all dog-loving runners and walkers: You and your pup can participate in the Blue Stone 5K9 Race during the Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival on Sep. 30 at 8:30 a.m. Registration is still open. (Visit Sandy Springs via Facebook)
• Local Hayden Sumlin has joined the staff of Appen Media Group as a reporter, covering local governments and businesses in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and Roswell. Sumlin will be based in nearby Alpharetta. With a background in philosophy and previous internship experience at the Marietta Daily Journal, Sumlin wants to contribute to the revitalization of American journalism in his new role. (Appen Media)

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Featured events:

• FREE Kickoff for the Walk to End Alzheimer's (September 23)
• 3hr Beginner Bachata Class @ Ballroom Impact Atlanta Sat Sept 23, 2023 (September 23)
• Social Security Seminar on Sept 25th and 26th at Sandy Springs Public Library (September 26)
• Microchip & Vaccination Clinic for Dogs & Cats - Low Cost (October 8)
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That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

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.