Press Releases
For Immediate Release | 12/29/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Dec. 29, 2011) — The City of Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Department celebrates its fifth anniversary on December 29, 2011.
In its short existence, the City of Sandy Springs has gone above and beyond creating a Fire Rescue Department that not only ...
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For Immediate Release | 12/16/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Dec. 16, 2011) — A mixture of elves and gingerbread men, combined with the twinkle of white lights, provided the magical blend placing Bean Head Toys as the winning entry in the first annual Sparkle Sandy Springs holiday decoration competition. The c...
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For Immediate Release | 12/9/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Dec. 9, 2011) — If you drive along Riverside Drive and Riverside Parkway, Sandy Springs officials want you to know, “Don’t Block the Box.” This weekend, the city will begin testing a new traffic control system at that intersection.Read Full Release >>>
For Immediate Release | 12/6/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (December 6, 2011) — The City of Sandy Springs has received official notification from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), Inc. that the City’s Fire Department has obtained a Class 3 rating for its fire suppression delivery system. Sandy Spring...
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For Immediate Release | 12/2/2011
WHAT: The City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department is hosting its annual Winter Showcase. The event will feature performances by students participating in the artistic and rhythmic gymnastics programs. Attendees will also have the opportunity t...
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For Immediate Release | 12/2/2011
WHAT: The Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department is hosting its second annual Holiday Hoops 2-on-2 Basketball Skills Challenge.
The 2-on-2 round robin tournament, free throw competition, and 3-point shooting contest are open to boys an...
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For Immediate Release | 12/1/2011
WHAT: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and City of Sandy Springs will hold a Public Information Open House (PIOH) to review the concept for improvements to Northridge Road at Georgia 400 and surrounding intersections. The PIOH will provi...
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For Immediate Release | 12/1/2011
WHAT: The City of Sandy Springs will be holding a public open house meeting to review new flood risk maps. These new maps also include Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) which are used as a basis of establishing flood insurance premiums.
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For Immediate Release | 11/15/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Nov. 15, 2011) — Sandy Springs business owners are being encouraged to display their seasonal spirit for the city’s first annual holiday decorating competition. The contest is a joint collaboration between Art Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs/Peri...
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For Immediate Release | 11/1/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (November 1, 2011) — The City of Sandy Springs is extending its deadline for next day inspections from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The new deadline takes effect immediately. The inspections will cover those needed for the issuing of permits including site, ...
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For Immediate Release | 10/25/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Oct. 25, 2011) — The City of Sandy Springs announces the availability of FY 2012 funding for eligible non-profit agencies that serve residents of Sandy Springs. The available funding pool is $150,000.
The application and instructions are ...
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For Immediate Release | 10/6/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Oct. 6, 2011) - The City of Sandy Springs will hold a Public Information Meeting on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements to SR 9 over the Chattahoochee River from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, in the Council Chambers at Sandy Springs City Ha...
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For Immediate Release | 10/6/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Oct. 6, 2011) - Sandy Springs Councilmember Chip Collins will host a town hall meeting to update the public on the Johnson Ferry/Abernathy Road widening project and the Abernathy Greenway Linear Park. The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Octo...
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For Immediate Release | 10/5/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (October 5, 2011) — Sandy Springs Fire Chief Jack McElfish has been selected to receive the American Heart Association’s 2011 American Heart Association Mission Award. The honor is presented in recognition of dedication and contribution to the co...
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For Immediate Release | 10/5/2011
SANDY SPRINGS (Oct. 5, 2011) — Hospitality and tourism bureaus serve as a catalyst in attracting visitors to a city. No one does a better job than Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism, and they have the accolades to prove it. The Georgia Association of Convention an...
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