🌱Summer Camp Donations + Gas Prices On The Rise + Young Thug In Court

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

First, today's weather:

Afternoon thunderstorm with a high of 78 and a low of 67.

Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Solidarity Sandy Springs is seeking donations to help send children to Camp Grace this summer. The summer camp works to provide underserved Georgia youths with a "memorable overnight camp experience." According to Solidarity, a donation of only $100 would provide all of the essentials needed for one camper to have a meaningful summer experience. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Gasoline prices continue to skyrocket across Georgia, hitting an average of $4.15 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. The current rate is a whopping $1.22 more than this time last year and has been rising steadily over the past few weeks. Atlanta and its surrounding areas are among the most expensive areas to fill up your car in Georgia. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Rapper Young Thug is set to appear in a Fulton County court for another hearing after being arrested on racketeering and gang-related charges. The 30 year old, born Jeffery Lamar Williams, was arrested in Buckhead in a sweeping indictment that named 27 other people. Prosecutors from Fulton County have alleged that all of those indicted are members of the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, and have engaged in illegal activity since 2012. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• City Council Meetings, The Barfield Conference Room at Sandy Springs City Hall. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will return to Piedmont Park for two free shows in June. (On Common Ground News)
• Check out these local job listings in the Sandy Springs area! (Sandy Springs Patch)

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— Patrick Murray

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