Sandy Springs Charter Middle School participated this week in the annual National Geographic Geography Bee. With more than 32 students competing, eighth grader Joshua Patton was named the school winner. Later this month, he will compete with students in a statewide written competition. The runners-up were: in second place, seventh grader Daniel Lopez; and in third place, eight grader Nicholas Manning.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC