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In today's newsletter:
- How much more you'll pay to park at Sandy Springs MARTA
Also on today's calendar: Choirs Uncorked! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• MARTA parking fees, free period changing at 9 stations (appenmedia.com) — MARTA is raising long-term parking fees and shortening the free parking window at the Sandy Springs, North Springs and Dunwoody stations starting Sept. 14, which will hit regular commuters' wallets. After 14 hours, daily parking will jump to $7 at Sandy Springs and Dunwoody and $10 at North Springs, helping fund systemwide upgrades and security improvements. 
📸 Around Sandy Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy Springs
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- Parent Night: 3rd – 5th (MC)
Morris Brandon Elementary School Atlanta, GA 30327
5:00 pm - PreK Curriculum Night
Woodland Elementary School Atlanta, GA 30350
5:00 pm - NPS: Behind the Scenes - A National Park Week Evening Program
Chattahoochee River National Park Hewlett Lodge Patio (behind the lodge), Island Ford, 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350
7:00 pm - PBIS Pep Rally (Students Only)
Sandy Springs Atlanta, GA 30350 - PTO Dress Down Day (**MUST have prepurchased pass from PTO**)
Sandy Springs Atlanta, GA 30350 - Choirs Uncorked! →
The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta
7:30 pm - Family Fun Day →
City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
8:30 am - Guided Hike: Mulberry Creek
Chattahoochee River National Park Johnson Ferry North, 301 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA
9:00 am - Rockout Your Workout With Leah Koch →
Doraville Art Center, 2421 Van Fleet Cir, Doraville
11:00 am - PTA Volleyball vs Galloway
Willis a. Sutton Middle School The Galloway School - Northside Parkway Campus (Upper Learning)
5:30 pm - PTA Volleyball vs Woodward
Willis a. Sutton Middle School Woodward Academy, 1662 Rugby Ave, College Park, GA 30337, USA
5:00 pm - Fall Fun For ALL →
Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 200 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs
4:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Wednesday September 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Dunwoody
- A New Smoothie and Wellness-Focused Restaurant Is Opening in Dunwoody (whatnow.com)
Roswell
- Roswell pond improvements 90% complete, ribbon cutting set (appenmedia.com)
- Roswell city council asking court to begin tax collection (appenmedia.com)
- Roswell 5K honors fallen officer, draws 700 runners (appenmedia.com)
Ok Sandy Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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