🌱 Crimes Focused On Celebrities + Fulton County Poll Workers Needed

Hey, Sandy Springs! I’m back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily. Here’s all the local news you need to know right now…

First, today’s weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs Police Department reports that it is investigating the burglary incident at Mariah Carey’s home. The incident is reportedly part of a series of crimes targeting celebrities in the Atlanta area. The department believes that a local gang is behind the series of celebrity crimes. Residents are reminded to not post vacation updates during a vacation to social media. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Fulton County is searching for more than 2,000 poll workers for the upcoming General Election. The new workers will staff 36 advanced polling locations between Oct. 16 and Nov. 4. They will then staff 240 locations on Nov. 8. Click to apply to be a poll worker. (CBS 46 News)
3. Fulton County Schools has appointed two new elementary school principals. Shante Bates will lead Conley Hills Elementary in East Point, while Takisha Bennings will lead Barnwell Elementary School in Johns Creek. The appointments were approved by the district’s Board of Education. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Sandy Springs Planning Commission Meeting At City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Live Music, At The Select Restaurant And Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Sandy Springs will be hosting a public input meeting on Thursday regarding the Roswell Road project. The meeting will be at City Hall between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber welcomes Ideal Dental Chastain Park to the city. Click to watch the video. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• The final Movies by Moonlight screening will be Encanto. The series concludes on Aug. 26 at 5:00 p.m. on the City Green. The movie is free. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Events:

• Books–N–Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• Food That Rocks, August 19 & 20 (August 19)
• THE SHADY RECRUITS and CORDOVAS at FTE! (August 19)
• Row For A Day! (August 20)
• Introductory class in Qigong stretching and breathing (August 20)
• Food That Rocks, August 19 & 20 (August 20)
• Salsa Atlanta Latin Night – Salsa, Bachata & more @ Tonys Johns Creek Aug 20th (August 20)
• EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS with RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS at FTE’s Back Porch! (August 20)
• Flamenco Tablao (August 21)
• Add your event

You’re officially in the loop for today! 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.