🌱 School Arts Programs Receive Gift + Fulton Co. DA Receives Threats

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

First, today's weather:

Evening thunderstorm with a high of 83 and a low of 65.

Here are the top stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs Arts Foundation donated $50,000 to high schools and middle schools to help bolster public school arts programs. The funds will go towards pressing needs, as well as a mentoring program, "Art in Place," which launched in 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. Over 830 students participated in a contest launched by the program, which extended the outreach to more than double the number of students from the previous year. (MDJOnline.com)
2. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis received a number of extreme threats towards her and her family amid the high-profile racketeering indictment that involved local Atlanta rappers and gang members. Extra security measures have been put in place to protect the Willis family. She has received additional threats from apparent supporters of Donald Trump on account of a special grand jury to investigate the events surrounding the 2020 presidential election. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Multiple lanes closed on GA-400 north after a rollover crash on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1 p.m., the collision occurred, luckily leading to no injuries. It was unclear at the time exactly how many cars were involved in the wreck. (11 Alive)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• "Summer Eclipse" at Painting with a Twist. (1 p.m.)
• See the Stooges Brass Band live at City Green. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Act3 Productions to premiere "Frozen Kids" this weekend. (Instagram)
• Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News: "Construction has commenced at the Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Windsor Parkway intersection." (Facebook)
• These small Sandy Springs businesses have benefitted from Comcast's RISE program, and local business owners can apply here. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Take a look at these loving animals available for adoption at a shelter near you. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you soon.

— Patrick Murray

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