Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
UPS is closing its Sandy Springs office as part of its largest network reconfiguration, selling the campus at 35 Glenlake Parkway — reassigning 500 workers, most to its Alpharetta facility at 12380 Morris Road.
Economic Development Director Charlie Jewell said the shift — which could boost local job growth — reinforces UPS’ commitment to the area.
The family of Michael Bridges said he was attacked by inmates and covered in bed bug bites at Rice Street jail on Sunday and met with officials to raise concerns over safety and overcrowding while officials denied the bed bug claim and said they are investigating the conditions.
Medical experts worry that Georgia's childhood vaccination rate (88%) lags behind national levels and could lead to more outbreaks as schools begin.
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