🌱 Sandy Springs Officer Completes 1,000-Mile Trek + Virtual Classes

Hello, friends. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

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Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 61 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Springs Officer Redcay successfully completed his 1,000-mile solo trek from Austin, TX to Sandy Springs, GA! He rode his bike for "Zoe International" to help fight child trafficking. (Atlanta News First via Twitter)
2. The North Fulton Master Gardeners Offer Spring 2023 Gardening Classes begin Sunday, Mar. 5. The North Fulton Master Gardeners and Extension in Fulton County provide horticultural education through free virtual classes to the North Fulton community. (Roswell Patch)
3. It is always good to know what homes are selling for in your area. A beautiful four-bedroom home is for sale on River Valley Road in Sandy Springs for $650,000! More homes on the market in your area are available at the link. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Storytelling for Tweens! At Sandy Springs Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Teen Study Hall At Sandy Springs Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Holiday Gift Wrapping At Sandy Springs Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• COVID-19 cases rose more than 50 percent in a week in Georgia. Doctors urge caution over the holiday period, due to a rise in respiratory infections, the flu and now, COVID-19 in recent weeks. (WSB Atlanta)
• "A Christmas Story, The Play," presented by Act3 Productions is in Sandy Springs! Click here for details and tickets. (Act3 Productions via Instagram)
• Looking for some fun events? View the link to see all the upcoming events at the Sandy Springs Branch Library, including Intro to Hula Dancing, Build with Brain Flakes!, story times, book clubs, crafts, and more. (Fulton County Library System)
  

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning 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.