The more than year-long planning for the City's next ten years is winding towards the finish line.  The latest revisions to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are online at  www.thenext10.org .  The City will host community meetings on Wednesday, November 16th at 9:30 a.m. - noon at Chastain Horse Park located at 4871 Powers Ferry Road. A second town hall meeting will be held later that same day from 5:30 - 8:30 at the Sherwood Event Facility located at 8610 Roswell Road.  During these workshops, the Next Ten planning team will provide a short presentation highlighting recent changes to the plan as well as provide time for the community to provide additional input.

The class is designed for parents to attend with their teenager(s). Classes are for new drivers ages 14-1/2 to 17. The topics covered include: Crash Dynamics, Occupant Protection, TADRA, Joshua's Law, and Distracted Driving. There is also a breakout session for teens to get together apart from the adults and discuss topics such as high risk driving behaviors, and for parents to discuss topics such as coaching a new driver and tips for driving practice. The next class is scheduled for November 30 from 6 - 8:15 p.m. Classes are held at the Sandy Springs Police Department Headquarters at 7840 Roswell Rd, Suite 301. For more information and to register, contact: Captain Dan Nable at 770-551-3311 or email  sandyspringsteens@gmail.com.

Sandy Springs offers a vast selection of dining options, and Restaurant Week 2016 is the perfect time to get out and try something new. Participating restaurants will offer exclusive menus that provide diners the opportunity to taste appetizers, entrees, desserts and other tasty treats at special Restaurant Week prices. Dine out during the week of November 2-9, 2016, and discover a world of unique flavors in Sandy Springs!

Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA) will host  its first annual  TASTE OF THE TRUCKS , a food truck festival, on  Saturday, November 12, from 11am-7pm on the field at the Concourse (corner of Peachtree Dunwoody and Hammond Drive near the King and Queen buildings).  TASTE OF THE TRUCKS will feature more than 15 of Atlanta's favorite food trucks, an  Arts and Crafts Market , great  live music and a  Kids Zone . Children of all ages can participate in a community service project  assembling bag lunches and decorating bags that will be delivered to SHA Partner Agencies.  Proceeds from this event will support SHA's continued growth and important work the organization does in the community throughout the year.  General admission tickets are $5 in advance, and $10 at the door. Free parking is available; for a small additional fee, valet service and access to a VIP Tent are offered. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-the-trucks or the SHA website: secondhelpingsatlanta.org .