🌱 Sandy Springs Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 63 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Dunwoody urges human trafficking prevention ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Atlanta police investigate multiple car break-ins in Grant Park (WSB Atlanta)
3. James Beard Awards 2023: Atlanta Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists (Eater Atlanta)
4. Invesco expects delay on Atlanta headquarter relocation (The Business Journals)
5. Atlanta mayor says to Sandy Springs, 'as we thrive, all cities thrive' ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
6. City of Peachtree Corners Partners with Fusus to Launch Connect Peachtree Corners Camera Registration (Metro Atlanta CEO)
7. Fyve By Joins Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center's Accelerate Portfolio (Metro Atlanta CEO)
8. Don\'t Miss Atlanta Blooms This March and April! (Metro Atlanta CEO)
9. Livingston Restaurant + Bar Reopens Feb. 1 (Metro Atlanta CEO)
10. 8 Limited Edition Valentine's Day Treats That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat (MDJOnline.com)
11. Atlanta officer requests murder case be moved to federal court (FOX 5 Atlanta)
12. Dexter Axle Co. to shut down Georgia facility - Atlanta Business Chronicle (The Business Journals)
13. Magazine article drew back the curtain on Buckhead’s original estate (MDJOnline.com)
14. DeKalb DA requests independent prosecutor in deadly shooting at planned Atlanta police training site (FOX 5 Atlanta)
15. Georgia 'braintrust' to pursue hydrogen energy opportunities (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
16. At least 150 dogs at risk for euthanasia as DeKalb shelter deals with extreme overcrowding (WSB Atlanta)
17. Gov. Kemp to deliver 2023 State of the State Address at Georgia Capitol (FOX 5 Atlanta)
18. 'Cop City' is now a national story, Georgians have runoff election fatigue – WABE (WABE 90.1 FM)
19. Severe storms possible as heavy rain moves into metro Atlanta area Wednesday morning (WSB Atlanta)
20. Fox Theatre's Fox in a Box exhibit (Cobb County)
21. Xebia Acquires Another Polish Software Firm (GlobalAtlanta)
22. Poverty is rising in suburban Atlanta school districts, according to federal youth census data ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
23. Whitlock, surrounding streets back open after train gets rolling again (MDJOnline.com)
24. 🌱 Atlanta Spotlights Roswell Restaurant Weeks + City Meeting Minutes (Patch)
25. 🌱Crash At Chevron Driver Takes Off + Senators Speak Against Activists (Patch)
26. Fire crews work to extinguish flames at Sandy Springs home (11Alive.com WXIA)
27. Celebrating 75: A look back at ‘Snowmageddon’ and the changes it brought (WSB Atlanta)
28. AROUND TOWN: Smyrna wants councilwoman to beg pardon; 'dangerous territory' at Cobb legislative delegation; the Mableton election (MDJOnline.com)
29. Over 100 miles of express lanes to be added to metro Atlanta interstate highways in next decade (WSB Atlanta)
30. Mom says son was shot and killed by his good friend (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs Police: "‼️ACTIVE FIRE🔥🔥‼️ Active structure fire 610 Windsor Pkwy. Windsor Pkwy shut down between High Point Rd and Windsor Ct. Please avoid the area." (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Police: "‼️Inclement Weather Alert‼️🌧️💨💨☁️" (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News: "Showers and embedded thunderstorms will increase from west to east after midnight tonight. Additionally, strong wind gusts are expected outside of any showers and thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A Wind Advisory will be in..." (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Police: "Sandy Springs Police Department is participating in the 2023 Polar Plunge! The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics. The proceeds raised go to helping provide FREE year round sports training and comp..." (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Education Force: "Dr. Dhaval Desai, Director of Hospital Medicine at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, spoke to Ridgeview Charter Middle School eighth graders as part of our Link with a Leader program. Dr. Desai, who grew up in Sandy Springs, spoke to the st..." (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)
• Wyndham Hills Neighbors: "Heads up regarding tonight’s weather!! 💨" (Wyndham Hills Neighbors via Facebook)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "WATER OFF: 731 STOKESWOOD AVE SE - Crews have turned off a six-inch water main to complete a valve inspection at 731 Stokeswood Avenue SE. Water service has been temporarily disrupted 70 homes and 4 hydrants. We will provide additional u..." (Nextdoor)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL ICIDENT: 422 HERRINGTON DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 422 Herrington DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additiona..." (Nextdoor)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL INCIDENT: 70 MADDOX DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 70 Maddox DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additional updates..." (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mt Vernon and Hammond: "FYI I sent my property tax payment to the Fulton County Tax Commissioner on 11/11/22. - I sent the check in an envelope that I took into the Sandy Springs Post office. When I reconciled my bank statement I noticed that the check had not ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Aspire Dunwoody: "Found this at our local Walmart. - Any friends fans?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mt Vernon and Hammond: "So, I've got a little trivia for you guys! - Who can answer these questions? No cheating and looking them up! What state is the Keystone State? Beehive State? Wolverine State? Nutmeg State? Sooner State? There's no prize, but the winner ..." (Nextdoor)

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

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sandy Springs Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com