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Cooler days are head and they can fill your calendar with a season full of festivals and community events. You can't help but fall
in love with Sandy Springs!
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Get a Sneak Peek of City Springs
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Residents of Sandy Springs will have the opportunity to take an up-close look at the progress of construction at City Springs, as the City opens the gates for community tours on
Saturday, September 23, 2017
. The tours will run
from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.
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The entrance area for the tour is located at Mt Vernon Highway at Sandy Springs Circle, in front of the Holder construction trailers. Tours will be led by representatives from the City, in addition to Holder Construction and Carter, the City’s partners on the project.
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Next Ten Plan Is Complete
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With a 6-0 vote, the Sandy Springs City Council approved new development code and maps, bringing to a close the two-year, Next Ten planning process updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Code. The new code goes into effect September 15, 2017. (
Read the full press release here
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Municipal Elections November 7, 2017
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The deadline to register to vote in the November Municipal Election is Wednesday, Oct 10, 2017. Early voting is scheduled for October 16 – November 3. The only contested race is in District 4 between Jody Reichel and Le’Dor Milteer.
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Stream Walks Begin This Month
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In late September, representatives from River 2 Tap (R2T) will begin evaluating stream segment sections throughout the city. Homeowners may see the R2T representatives on or near their property.
The City is proactively conducting stream walks in an effort to identify and address issues that may be contributing to creek impairments and to better understand stream conditions.
The stream walks are expected to conclude at the end of the year.
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False Alarm Ordinance Changes
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Changes approved this summer to the City’s False Alarm Ordinance are now in effect. Alarm companies are now required to register all alarm users and companies must comply with Enhanced Verification in reporting alarm calls to 911. Fines for false alarms will be assessed to the alarm company, but companies can pass these fees to their customers. Preventing false alarms is a shared responsibility between alarm company and alarm users.
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Mark your calendar for the Sandy Springs Festival, a two-day celebration of community and tradition in Sandy Springs! For the first time in the event’s 32-year history, the festival will be presented free of charge to the community! The festival is held at Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, and the surrounding area on
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit
sandyspringsfestival.com, “like” the Sandy Springs Festival on Facebook, or email
events@heritagesandysprings.org.
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Abernathy Park Greenway South Trail Park Update
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Construction will soon be underway on the Abernathy Greenway South Trail Park. Park elements include a slate chip walking trail, landscaping, park benches, bike racks, pet waste stations and trash cans along the designated areas.
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Discover Nature - Predator Animals of Sandy Springs. S
unday, September 17 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
History Lectures
- Secret History of Lost Corner
Sunday, September 17 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Photography Club - first Tuesday of each month
Tuesday, September 5 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Atlanta Audubon Society's Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Features Two Stops in Sandy Springs
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This year's Atlanta Audubon Society's Wildlife Sanctuary Tour will feature two stops in Sandy Springs, including Lost Corner Preserve and a nearby private home.The sanctuary tour is scheduled for
Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For tickets and information visit the
Atlanta Audubon Society's website.
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Volunteers Needed at the Community Assistance Center
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The CAC has immediate needs for volunteers in the Food Pantry, the CAC Boutique, the reception desk and bilingual volunteers for client evaluations. Volunteers are also needed for the Teacher's Closet program to fill classroom supply requests from teachers. Most volunteer shifts are morning or afternoons. For more information email
volunteer@ourcac.org
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Department of Driver Services Will Close Sandy Springs Office
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The Georgia Department of Driver Services will close its Sandy Springs office located at 8610 Roswell Road on Saturday, September 16 and reopen at 11575 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
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Living Well Free Workshops
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Struggling with symptoms of chronic illness? Join this six-week program to help you enjoy a healthier life! This free workshop is sponsored by the Atlanta Regional Commission and Emory University,
Space is limited, the program meets on Fridays
September 1 - October 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Contact Letheshia Husbands to register or for more information 404-778-3037 or
lhusban@emory.edu
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Movies by Moonlight - Beauty and the Beast
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Join the fun for the closing event of Leadership Sandy Springs' summer outdoor movie series, Movies by Moonlight, featuring "Beauty and the Beast",
Friday, September 8. Free entry!
Kid-friendly activities and games, food trucks and concessions are available starting at 6 PM, and movies begin at dark (approximately 8:30 PM)
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Act 3 Productions is opening its season with
Clybourne Park, a Pulitzer Prize Award-winning satire that take a jab at race and real estate in a fictional Chicago neighborhood. This show will run
September 15-30 at Act3 Playhouse in Sandy Springs Plaza. The season also includes: Into the Woods, The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Wedding Singer. For more information visit
Act3's website.
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Here's a list of the cases which will be presented at Community Meetings in September. Meetings will be held at City Hall, except where noted. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our
interactive map and
public meetings calendar.
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Board of Appeals Meeting 9-14
380 Pine Forest Road
V17-0029
Request to construct a single-family residence that would encroach into the stream buffer’s additional 25-ft impervious setback.
*deferred from August mtg
6550 Scott Valley Road
V17-0039
Variance from Section 6.4.3.B of the Zoning Ordinance to encroach into the 50-foot minimum front yard setback to construct a new single-family
detached house.
Planning Commission Meeting – 9/28
(rescheduled from 9/21)
An Ordinance to amend the Character Area Map, an element of the Comprehensive Plan.
The intent is to correct errors and to
ensure consistency with the proposed Zoning Map.
*deferred from July mtg
Petition Number: TA17-0005 - The City is requesting an Ordinance to Amend Division 8.3, Signs, Article 8, Site Development, of the Sandy Springs Zoning Ordinance. Public Hearings at PC Meeting on 9/28 and MCC Meeting 10/3
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City Council Meeting – 9/19
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) - The City of Sandy Springs has completed its Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) study for final adoption by Mayor & City Council at the September 19, 2017 regular meeting and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on October 4, 2017. This assessment aims at identifying any barriers to fair housing choice by providing a method to identify fair housing issues, contributing factors, and a way to develop a plan to establish fair housing goals that reduce patterns of segregation, disparities to opportunities, and disproportionate housing needs.
The City of Sandy Springs has completed its Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for final adoption by Mayor & City Council at the September 19, 2017 regular meeting and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on September 20, 2017.
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This newsletter is prepared by the City of Sandy Springs. You can learn more about the City on our website 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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