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Hi there, Sandy Springs! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Sandy Springs police are warning drivers after a 125 mph stop
  • Charges dropped in Sandy Springs arrest of media personality Big Tigger

Also on today's calendar: Fall Fun For ALL and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jackie G.!

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Motorcycle clocked going 125 mph on GA-400 north, police say (fox5atlanta.com) — Sandy Springs police say a motorcycle was clocked at 125 mph on GA-400 northbound near MARTA, triggering a strong safety warning for local drivers. Officers stress that such extreme speeding leaves almost no time to react to hazards and endangers everyone on the road. Authorities have not yet released the rider's identity or specific charges.
   

• Big Tigger Reacts After Charges Dropped Months After Footage Allegedly Showed Him Assaulting Wife (VIDEO) (theshaderoom.com) — A criminal case involving media personality Big Tigger, who was arrested by Sandy Springs police in June, has been dropped after the Fulton County District Attorney declined to pursue charges. He's now publicly reflecting on how the experience affected his trust in others and his personal life. Social media reactions range from jokes to skepticism and cautious support.
   

📸 Around Sandy Springs

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📸 Rev. Rick Cobb leads SongShape Chorus at Church at Wieuca, offering free weekly sessions involving music, motion, memories, and friendship to people with dementia or Alzheimer's and their caregivers. —Jackie G. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Handy man needed: installation of curtains and curtain rod in the living room.
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🗞 Nearby News

Dunwoody

  • Pet of the Week: Acey Wace wants to go home with you (appenmedia.com)
  • An Extraordinary 3-Acre Estate: Modern Farmhouse Masterpiece, Beautiful Gardens and Elaborate Model Train Display (appenmedia.com)
  • Whether temps cool or not, it's festival season (thechampionnewspaper.com)

Roswell

  • Roswell celebrates $3.1M Roswell Area Park Pond upgrade (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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