🌱 Sandy Springs Patch: What You Need To Know (Sat, May 6)

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A shower in the morning. High: 70 Low: 60.
• Sunday: Warmer; an afternoon t-storm. High: 79 Low: 60.
• Monday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 63.

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Attention music lovers! Don't miss out on The Roswell Music Festival, a one-day, ticketed event on Saturday May 20th. This exciting festival will take place in Historic Downtown Roswell, featuring six amazing bands, tent vendors, and local businesses serving up delicious food and drinks. You won’t want to miss original and tribute bands covering classic rock, soul, funk, country and blues music — including the incredible talents of GRAMMY®-nominated powerhouse Southern Avenue, End of the Line, Funk You, Frankly Scarlet, The Highwaymen Show, and TROY. Tickets are on sale now!

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Here are the top four stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Sandy Springs to stabilize streambank on Long Island Drive (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Sandy Springs school teacher struggling to fundraise for summer camp (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. SONIC Drive-In Opens In Sandy Springs (What Now Atlanta)
4. Atlanta police are offering a $5000 award leading to the arrest of this man (WSB Atlanta)

Coming up in and around Sandy Springs:

Saturday, May 6

• The Birds of Lost Corner - Lost Corner Preserve (8:00 AM)
• Riparian Ramble Loop Walk - Chattahoochee River National Park, Marietta (1:00 PM)

Sunday, May 7

• City Springs Theatre Company: Cats - Byers Theatre (2:00 PM)

Monday, May 8

• Laugh and Caff - Joe's Coffee EAV, Atlanta (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News: "Thank you to everyone who came out to the opening reception of Fran Scher's artwork in the lobby of Sandy Springs City Hall! Stop by and visit the pieces on display until August!" (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News: "As part of upcoming roadway improvements, Northside Dr will be closed at the Riverview Rd/Old Powers Ferry Intersection May 30–August 4. Access in the area will be limited during construction." (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber: "Press that play button and take a glimpse inside our Annual Golf Tournament at White Columns Country Club!" (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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Featured businesses:

• Atlanta Academy — (Visit website)
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Featured events:

• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta @ Ballroom Impact Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Comedy Wine Down (May 6)
• Live Music Cinco De Mayo Latin Night Atlanta Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
• CHRIS WILLIS a Jazzy Mother's Day, BRUNCH and SHOW, Sunday, May 14th (May 14)
• LiveLifeFun Sand Volleyball Brookhaven League Registration Deadline - May 24 (May 24)
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Featured gigs & services:

• Masonry work (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox next week with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek