🌱 Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration + Special Grand Jury Resumes

Good morning, Sandy Springs! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh stories to kick off your day.

First, today's weather:

Very hot with a high of 97 and a low of 77.

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Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Springs residents have come together to plan the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will begin on Sunday, June 19 at City Springs, and will feature performances by the Namari Dance Center, Djoli Kelen Inc., Southside Soul, and more. Local community leaders and residents wanted to embrace this opportunity to recognize and celebrate growing diversity in Sandy Springs and Fulton County. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Testimony resumed on Tuesday in District Attorney Fani Willis's elections investigation. The special purpose grand jury has focused on former President Donald Trump and his closest allies but had been delayed for a week. The jury is expected to hear from a wide cast of witnesses related to the case. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. The City of Sandy Springs partnered with Catalyst Sports to launch an adaptive kayaking program in time for summer. The inclusive program will allow people with disabilities with a unique opportunity to enjoy spending time on the Chattahoochee River. The sessions will be held at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Financial Coaching, virtual event. (7 p.m.)
• Third Thursday, Thos. O'Reilly's Public House. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber was back at City Springs for its June Signature Luncheon. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• This Friday, June 17, crews will work to remove a hazardous tree at 1080 Riverside Trace. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Patrick Murray

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