🌱 Structure Fire On Windsor Pkwy + Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-75 North

Hey, everybody! I'm here right on time with your Thursday edition of the Sandy Springs Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Decreasing clouds and cooler. High: 44 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. An active structure fire broke out in Sandy Springs on Tuesday evening. The fire at 610 Windsor Pkwy shut down the road between High Point Road and Windsor Court. At the time, Sandy Springs Police asked the community to avoid the area. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
2. All lanes were closed on I-75 North on Wednesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash occurred. The crash, which took place around exit 256 around 3:00 p.m., caused all lanes to close for about 50 minutes. Police said multiple injuries were reported. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was a guest speaker at a chamber event at Sandy Springs City Hall on Tuesday. After working with Sandy Springs Mayor on the local option sales tax negotiations in Fulton County, Mayor Dickens said he feels connected to the business leaders and residents in the city. Mayor Dickens said, "I stand before you as somebody who feels united, feels comfortable being a part of you and you being a part of us; and us growing and thriving together as a region." (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Live Music - Ansley Stewart At Rays On The River (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Sandy Springs area at the link. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Atlanta Blooms spring bulb festival will be at the Atlanta Botanical Garden during March and April this year. Don't miss the annual floral showcase! (Metro Atlanta CEO)
• Support the Sandy Springs Police Department in the 2023 Polar Plunge! You can make a donation to their team here. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.