🌱 Local Principal On Wheel Of Fortune + City Code Public Feedback

Hey, neighbors! It’s me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what’s happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

  • Thursday: Beautiful with some sun. High: 79 Low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

  • Sandy Springs Elementary School principal Laryn Nelson made an appearance on the TV show “Wheel of Fortune” Wednesday night. With over three decades of experience in education, Nelson has been the dedicated leader of Lake Forest Elementary for several years. The Lake Forest Administration team eagerly cheered on Ms. Nelson in this exciting endeavor. (11 Alive)
  • On Sep. 26, Sandy Springs is hosting an open house at city hall to discuss proposed updates to the city’s development code. The public is invited to attend the event at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the proposed changes and provide feedback. These updates to the development code are part of the city’s comprehensive plan, and the proposals will be presented to the Planning Commission in November for their recommendation to the city council. Public comments can also be submitted online between Sep. 26 and Oct. 13, or at later meetings in November and December. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
  • The Sandy Springs City Council recently approved a contract with Lose Design to design and manage the construction of a 23-acre park on the Chattahoochee River’s banks, marking the culmination of years of community efforts and planning. The park, located off Old Riverside Drive, will feature nature trails, river observation areas, play facilities, and green infrastructure while maintaining a passive and natural ambiance. The project is estimated to cost around $5 million, with $500,000 allocated for Lose Design’s services, and funding options will be evaluated during the eight to nine-month design phase. (Appen Media)

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    Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

    Thursday, September 14

    • Sun Down Social At City Springs (5:00 PM)

    Friday, September 15

    • Cocktails In The Garden At Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Atlanta (5:00 PM)

    From my notebook:

    • Goldfish Swim School in Sandy Springs is marking its 5th Anniversary with a free Family Swim Event on Saturday, Sep. 16, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The event will also include entertainment; a balloon artist, complimentary snacks, crafts, raffles, and more. (Sandy Springs Patch)
    • Starting on Sep. 15 and lasting until Oct. 20, there will be traffic disruption on Roswell Road in the southwest lane, spanning from Glisten Avenue to Dalrymple Road. The lane closure is due to water line relocation and will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during this period. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
    • Over 1,000 potholes have been filled and fixed in Sandy Springs so far this year. Click the link to see the process in action. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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    Alrighty, you’re all good for today. I’ll see you soon!

    — Nicole Fallon-Peek

    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.

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