🌱 Trail Repair May Cost $5 Million + County Workers To Be Recognized

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 54 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Stormwater damage to a Sandy Springs park trail may cost the city $5 million in repairs. Stormwater continues to damage the Abernathy Greenway linear park on the south side of the trail. The Sandy Springs City Council is awaiting further insight from engineering consultants before making a decision to move forward with plans for repairs. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Fulton County election workers – and mother-daughter duo – Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are part of a group of 12 other U.S. citizens who will be awarded the Presidential Citizen's Medal today, Jan. 6. The recognition event is part of President Joe Biden's efforts to turn the two-year anniversary of the insurrection at the capitol into a day of recognition for these citizens. Those being recognized are Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police, election workers, or state and local officials. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. A Sandy Springs diagnostic lab paid a $16,500 settlement after a federal complaint accused the lab of not providing medical records to someone who was authorized to receive them. The federal complaint came from a woman who said the lab denied her access to her father's medical records despite authorization for her to access them. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Friday Live: The Ultimate Live Music Experience At Cigar City Club, Northeast Atlanta (5:00 PM)
• Best Of Atlanta Comedy Showcase At Laughing Skull Lounge, Atlanta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The new year is a great time to bring a new furry family member into your home! Check out this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Sandy Springs area and learn more about pets like Georgia, Kirby, Maylea, Nona, and more. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Did you get a new camera for Christmas? Is your New Year's resolution to take more photos? Then the Sandy Springs Photography Club Beginners Session might be for you! The session will take place on Jan. 10 followed by a light rays-themed modeling shoot at 6:45 p.m. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• As they say in the business world, networking is king, and the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber has just the event to help. Join other local business owners at this month's networking event for a great opportunity to talk about your business ideas and goals with your fellow local entrepreneurs. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.