OCTOBER
2015
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Welcome to the October 2015 edition of the Sandy Springs E-Newsletter, a publication that highlights news and events happening within the City. More information from City Hall can be found online at
sandyspringsga.gov. You can also telephone our Call Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 770-730-5600.
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WELCOME TO CITY SPRINGS- CITY UNVEILS DISTRICT'S NAME!
Just as this year's Sandy Springs Festival was drawing to a close, the community gathered with city leaders to unveil City Springs, the new name and look to define the city's downtown development project and district. The branding is pulled from the city's deep connection to the springs from which the city is named. City Springs, when completed, will become everyone's neighborhood.
Here's a
video re-cap of the branding event
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MARSH CREEK UPDATE
Construction has begun on the Marsh Creek Headquarters Bio-retention facility. The project is anticipated to reduce flooding in the neighborhoods surrounding the immediate headwater area by reducing storm flow between 50 and 90 percent. It is also expected to improve water quality by treating stormwater runoff, reducing pollutants by 20 percent, before it flows into Marsh Creek, the tributary leading into the Chattahoochee River.
The design incorporates hardscape and softscape features, creating an area that will be an attractive greenspace. It will also include a permanent wet pond with a fountain, walking trails, extensive landscaping, benches, educational signage to explain the stormwater treatment process, as well as a bio-retention area with specially selected plant species to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff.
For more information about the project, the City has created a project page on its website:
www.sandyspringsga.gov/marshcreek
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HELP US PLAN THE NEXT 10 YEARS
As Sandy Springs draws closer to celebrating its tenth anniversary, planning is underway to shape the city's next ten years.
www.thenext10.org was launched in September devoted to the planning effort. The website is home to information about building. The city's comprehensive land use plan, a tool used by staff and city leaders in making decisions about development within a community. The website also hosts poll questions and feedback areas, so the community is able to participate in the dialogue. Multiple meetings and workshops are in the works as part of the planning process.
www.thenext10.org will have all of the meeting details, and residents are encouraged to check the site often. The Next Ten team also has launched a Twitter page
@PlantheNext10.
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AVOIDING DEER-CAR COLLISIONS
Fall is in the air, and according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, it's a time when we're most likely to run into deer - quite literally.
Deer mating season occurs between October and early December. This activity greatly contributes to an increase in movement of deer, including trips across our roadways. Also, rush hour for most commuters tends to fall during the same hours in which white-tailed deer are most active - at dawn and dusk. Please watch the road carefully and follow these tips to help avoid potential collisions:
- Mating Season- Deer mating season occurs between October and early December. This greatly contributes to the increased movement of deer, bringing them across roadways.
- Increased human population and rural development- As the human population continues to grow and expand into traditionally rural areas, deer lose their natural food source and consequently move into new areas in search of food and water.
- Time Changes- Rush hour for most commuters tends to fall during the same hours in which white-tailed deer are most active - at dawn and dusk.
Follow these tips to help avoid potential collisions:
- Unpredictable: A deer calmly standing on the side of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle.
- One Deer Usually Means More: Deer generally travel in groups, so if one crosses, be prepared that others may follow.
- Time of Day: As deer are most active at dawn and dusk, they typically are seen roadside during the early morning and late evening - the same times most people are commuting to and from work.
- Minimize Damage: If it is too late to avoid a collision, drivers are advised to slow down as much as possible to minimize damage - resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer, this may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle. If an accident occurs, alert the police as soon as possible.
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THIS MONTH AT OUR PARKS
Fall Bird Walk
Join the Atlanta Audubon Society for a guided bird walk along the trail at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up. Children 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free, registration requested
Also... beginning this month and running through April,The
Exceptional Adventures Activity Club
, a monthly social recreational program designed to bring exceptional needs kids, families and friends together, will kick off its programming on
Saturday, October 24 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Hammond Park Gym.
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SSPD SAFETY CLASSES
Firearms Class Wednesday, October 7, 2015 6-9 p.m. Sandy Springs Gun Club. For more information or to register, contact Sergeant Ron Momon: rmomon@sandyspringsga.gov or 770-551-6947
Teen Driving Class - Wednesday, October 28, 2015. from 6-8:15 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Police Department. This class is for parents & teens. Registration is required, contact Sergeant Dan Nable 770-551-3311 or sandyspringsteens@gmail.com.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
This is a busy time of year, so be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
Savor Sandy Springs Restaurant Week - November 2-8 City of Sandy Springs 6th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration - Wednesday, November 11, 11:30 a.m. |
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GRAB YOUR HELMET AND YOUR SPIN YOUR WHEELS!
The Atlanta Bike Challenge returns! Atlanta businesses will compete against each other to see who can get the most staff to ride a bike between Sunday September 27 and Sunday October 25. But riders are encouraged to learn and follow the rules of sharing the road to keep it fun and safe for everyone.
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CITY CELEBRATES WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY WITH LOCAL STUDENTS
On September 18, 2015, 12 students from Springmont Montessori School joined City of Sandy Springs staff to participate in World Water Monitoring Day at Big Trees Forest Preserve in Sandy Springs. Elementary and middle school students were taught the importance of clean water and how polluted stormwater runoff can negatively impact entire ecosystems. The students took their own water samples and tested them for four parameters that indicate water quality, turbidity, pH level, temperature and dissolved oxygen. It was a fun day of learning shared by all.
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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTER'S VINTAGE AFFAIR
Mark your calendar for the 13th annual Vintage Affair as we celebrate Connecting Communities, Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church. This annual fundraising event features live and silent auctions, live music entertainment, food and dessert samples from the best local restaurants and wine tastings. The Vintage Affair is the largest annual benefit for the Community Assistance Center (CAC) raising more than $100,000 a year in the past few years. Tickets are $110 per person/$200 per couple and are available online at
www.vintageaffair.org.
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ELEGANT ELF MARKETPLACE RETURNS!
The Elegant Elf Marketplace, presented by the Sandy Springs Society, is a festive high-end gift market that showcases close to 80 local and regional artists, gourmet food purveyors, and distinctive gift vendors in jewelry, handcrafted fashions, fine crafts, home and garden, handbags, toys and more. The Elegant Elf Marketplace takes place Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lake Forest Elementary School, 5920 Sandy Springs Circle. $5 entrance fee. Free for children 10 and under. Easy access parking is free. For more information, visit
www.sandyspringssociety.org.
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SANDY SPRINGS EDUCATION FORCE'S ANNUAL 5K - FOOTPRINTS FOR THE FUTURE RETURNS
The second annual Footprints for the Future 5K winds through the heart of Sandy Springs near City Walk on
Saturday, November 14, benefiting Sandy Springs Education Force and the students in our eleven Sandy Springs public schools. The race, a certified Peachtree Qualifier, will include chip timing and a professional finish line provided by Georgia Multisports Productions. The event also includes a pre-race warm -up led by fitness professionals, live entertainment, including a DJ, vendor booths and a Family Fun Run. Tee Shirts and SWAG bags with giveaways from our sponsors and community supporters will be given to all race participants. Register online at
www.active.com (Keywords: Footprints for the Future)
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STILL TIME TO CATCH ACT3 PRODUCTION'S RUTHLESS, THE MUSICAL
Still time to catch Act3's first show in their new season's lineup,
Ruthless, The Musical, - the last performances on
October 2 and 3. shows are performed at Act3 Playhouse, Sandy Springs Plaza, 6285-R Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Single, group and series tickets are available by calling the box office at 770-241-1905 or visiting
www.act3productions.org.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACT UPDATE
Help us keep you informed! Please visit the Neighborhood Relations page on our website to learn how to submit your information
so we can keep you updated on city related projects and activities.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS
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MEET US AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Fall is harvest time, so head to the farmers market! The Market is located at Century Springs East parking Lot, 6110 Lake Forrest Drive (corner of Mt Vernon Highway and Lake Forrest Drive). It's open every Saturday through November from 8:30 am - noon. Come shop for locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs and dairy products and a wide variety of prepared foods. In addition, enjoy live music, people watching, and a fun day out at the market. For more information, visit www.sandyspringsfarmersmarket.com or visit them on facebook at facebook.com/sandyspringsfarmersmarket.
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WE CELEBRATE NEW BUSINESSES, NEW LOCATIONS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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RIBBON CUTTING AT SPRINT
Mayor Paul and members of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sprint to their new Sandy Springs location at The Exchange at Hammond Plaza (corner of Roswell Road and Hammond Drive).
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RIBBON CUTTING AT FULTON SCHOOLS NORTH LEARNING CENTER
Ribbon cutting at Fulton County Schools' North Learning Center officially welcoming the northwest, northeast and central teams to their new offices in Sandy Springs.
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RIBBON CUTTING AT AXA ADVISORS
Members of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce helped welcome the team at AXA Advisors to their new offices located at 780 Johnson Ferry Road. AXA Advisors provides insurance and financial services.
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RIBBON CUTTING AT
NAI BRANNON GODDARD
Erica Rocker-Wills with the City's Economic Development office along with members of the Booth Museum's Photography Guild joined the team at NAI Brannon Goddard Company to cut the ribbon at their newly renovated Morgan Falls Office Building. As part of the renovation, the lobby is decorated with photography taken by the Booth Museum's Photography Guild, each photo celebrating the beauty of the South.
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