🌱 Second Highest Inflation In The U.S. + Rapper Gunna Denied Bond

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Sandy Springs Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 76 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. According to a study by WalletHub, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metropolitan statistical area has the country's second-highest inflation level. The only area with a higher level than Sandy Springs is the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area in Arizona. The study used data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (The Center Square)
2. Rapper Gunna has been denied bond for the third time by a Fulton County judge. The rapper's real name is Sergio Kitchens. He has been in jail since May after being indicted by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. The Fulton County judge will now be deciding if the prosecutor's request for a trial postponement will be granted. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The City of Sandy Springs will be hosting a Build Seminar on Oct. 25 at 9:00 a.m. The seminar will be about the launch of PLAN SANDY SPRINGS, an online Permit Discovery tool. The seminar will be a guided experience at City Hall and is free to attend. (City of Sandy Springs)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Free Tennis Week At Sandy Springs Tennis Center (All Day)
• Louis Heriveaux Trio At Ray's On The River (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department is encouraging residents to double-check online maps. Recent construction projects will likely cause mistakes and errors in maps. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• A free Kids' Day in the Park event by the Optimist Club will be on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Morgan Falls Park Athletic Fields at 10:00 a.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department via Facebook)

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

— 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.