Mark Your Calendar for the 34th Sandy Springs Festival
September 28 and 29
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Fall festival season is just around the corner! Don't miss the annual Sandy Springs Festival held on the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park grounds on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to
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5 p.m. and on Sunday, September 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year is the Sandy Springs Wine Festival on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit the calendar on the
City's website
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September is National Preparedness Month
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In the event of a hurricane or winter storm or other emergencies, are you prepared?
Ready.gov
is one resource to help you create a plan for you and your family. Also, sign up for Sandy Springs Alerts at
spr.gs/alerts
. You’ll receive emergency and weather alerts to your phone and/or email. In addition, you can opt-in for Smart911, which provides first responders with needed information about you and family members when every second counts
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Census 101: What You Need to Know
The 2020 Census is closer than you think - Here's a quick
overview
of what it is and why it's essential that everyone is counted.
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It's in the Constitution -
The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. The first census was in 1790.
Everyone counts -
The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once, and in the right place.
It's about fair representation -
The results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.
It's about $675 billion -
The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states, counties, and communities are based on census data. That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs.
It's about redistricting -
After each decade's census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the congressional and state legislative districts in their states to account for population shifts.
Taking part is your civic duty -
Completing the census is mandatory: It's a way to participate in our democracy and say, "I COUNT!"
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Updated Booking Policies for the Performing Arts Center
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During its August 20, 2019 meeting, the Public Facilities Authority approved updates to the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center's booking and rental policies.
The policy changes also include a change in fee structure. For more information, visit:
Citysprings.com
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City Extends NeighborWoods Program
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Following a successful pilot year, the City is extending its NeighborWoods Project with Trees Atlanta. The Front Yard Tree program provides free front yard trees to Sandy Springs residents. Trees Atlanta planted 74 trees in Sandy Springs during the pilot year and will plant up to 200 each year of the agreement. There is no cost to the homeowner for the trees, but maintenance (primarily watering) will be the homeowner’s responsibility.
To read the full release, visit the
City's website.
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Be Prepared: Free CPR Training Class
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If a life-threatening emergency occurred, would you know what to do? Basic knowledge of CPR has been proven to give people the ability to save the lives of their loved ones. The Sandy Springs Fire Department is committed to protecting and saving lives in our community and is offering a free, hands-only, CPR & AED training on
Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon
at City Hall. Want more information?
Please email:
rmcclendon@sandyspringsga.gov
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Construction activity is increasing related to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Transform 285/400 project. Keep up to date on planned road closures and activities on the
City’s Road Work Advisory page
– or have notices delivered to your email or phone by signing up for
Sandy Springs Alerts.
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THIS MONTH AT CITY SPRINGS
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Movies by Moonlight, Leadership Sandy Springs FREE, fun, family-friendly outdoor movie series brings Captain Marvel to the City Green on
Friday, September 6th
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Food trucks and festivities at 6 p.m., entertainment on stage at 7 p.m.; movies at dusk. Parking available in the garage and nearby lots. Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics welcome.
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7th Annual Kosher BBQ Festival
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The 7th Annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival returns with approximately 25 teams competing to take home the top prize in Brisket, Beef Ribs, Chicken, and Chili categories. Mark your calendar for
Sunday, September 8 from 11 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.
Visit the Vendor Village, children's activities, enjoy live music, bid on auction items and savor delicious BBQ!
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Grammy-nominee Shawn Mullins ends the work week and kicks off the Sandy Springs Festival weekend as City Green Live continues Friday, September 27! City Green Live is funded in part through a generous grant from the Sandy Springs Arts Foundation. Sponsors include United-Coca-Cola, Scofflaw Brewing, ASW Distillery, Fever Tree, Old Fourth Distillery, and Savannah Vodka.
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Shawn Mullins
Friday, September 27
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Shawn Mullins, an American singer-songwriter specializing in folk-rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music, is best known for the 1998 single "Lullaby", which hit number one on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. Pack a picnic or purchase food from event food trucks or local restaurants. Only alcohol purchased on-site is allowed.
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Recently Announced - An Encore Presentation of City Green Live to Feature Joe Gransden and his Big Band
Friday, October 4
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Join Joe Gransden and his big band for an evening on the Green, under stars, as performs hits from the Sinatra songbook along with with other memorable tunes. Tables are available for purchase for this encore presentation of City Green Live.
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One Night With You! Dean Z! - POSTPONED
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Due to travel delays caused by Hurricane Dorian, this performance has been postponed.
And please check the website:
Citysprings.com
later this week for details on the rescheduled date.
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City Springs Theatre Company Kicks off its Second Season with Disney's Mary Poppins!
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One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical!
Disney’s Tony Award-winning musical
Mary Poppins
will run from September 13-22 in the Byers Theatre.
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Tuesday, September 3 from 6-8 p.m.
Whether you are looking to improve your photography or simply want to begin using more than your camera’s automatic setting, join like-minded individuals at the Sandy Springs Photography Club. The club meets monthly at Lost Corner Preserve (7300 Brandon Mill Road) To see topics for the class, follow along on Facebook
spr.gs/photographyclub
Age range: 14 years old to adult
Cost: Free
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Grow it! Cook it! Eat it! Children's Gardening Program
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September 7th from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (rain date: September 14)
Pick fresh, wholesome vegetables and herbs from the children’s plot and learn the basics of how to plant and care for a garden and how long different vegetables and herbs take to grow.
Learn to cook a simple nutritious meal with the produce harvested and other fresh wholesome ingredients.
Cost: $15 per child
Age 7-10 year-olds
Min/Max: 5 – 15
Location: Meet at the sign-in table at the Community Garden of Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road
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Master Gardener Series at Lost Corner Preserve
7300 Brandon Mill Road
Walk-ins Welcomed!
Open to ages 16 and up / Donations Appreciated
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Lawn Care for Fall and Winter
Monday, September 9, from 7-8:30 p.m.
To have a beautiful lawn next year, you need to start now, in the fall. Early fall is the only effective time of year to reseed or plant cool-season grass (tall fescue). If you have a warm-season grass (e.g. Bermuda, Zoysia), you need to take steps to prevent winter weed grasses from taking over. This class will cover: warm-season vs cool-season grasses, the importance of soil testing and adjusting pH, and fall/winter activities for each type of grass (fertilizing, watering and weed prevention).
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Shade Gardening
Monday, September 23, from 7-8:30 p.m.
As your trees mature, you may find more of your property is shaded and some of your plants and lawn may not be doing as well. This class will explain the different types of shade (partial, full and dry) and how to successfully work with each. We will then discuss the various types of trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers you should consider.
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Lace-Up Your Walking Shoes - It's Time To Take a Hike!
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Watershed Walk and Talk at Lost Corner Preserve
Tuesday, September 10 a.m. - noon
This walk and talk program series will discuss the features of the Marsh Creek-Chattahoochee River Watershed and how water quality programs can engage citizens in improving the health of the Chattahoochee River.
Registration at
registration.sandyspringsga.gov
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7300 Brandon Mill Road - meet at the outdoor pavilion. Walk-ins welcomed!
Cost: Free
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Overlook Hike and Popup Eagle Craft at Morgan Falls Overlook Park
Friday, September 13 from 9-10:30 a.m.
Did you know that the best place in Sandy Springs to find birds is Morgan Falls Overlook Park? We will explore the overlook with binoculars, and then make popup Bald Eagle cards to take home. We will meet in the pavilion.
Age Range: All ages
Cost: Free
Weather Permitting
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Geology
of Sandy Springs
Thursday, September 19 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
The hills and hollows of Sandy Springs, its vistas of the Chattahoochee, and even its name are tied to its geologic past. A gentle walk (weather permitting) starts off this program to view the geological wonders located at Lost Corner Preserve. Following the walk, Dr. Bill Witherspoon, author of
Roadside Geology of Georgia
will give a presentation and sign copies of his book which will be available for purchase.
Age 10 and up
Cost: Free
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Art in the Park - City Lights
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Saturday, September 28
from 2-5 p.m.
Art classes and parties aren't' just for kids! Let the natural beauty of Hammond Park inspire grown-ups to get in touch with their inner artist! Art in the Park is perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate events, a friendly gathering or individuals feeling creative! Each month features a different canvas painting – collect them all! Painting session only $30 but registration is required:
registration.sandyspringsga.gov
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Alcohol is not permitted at this location.
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Paddle Shack Rentals Open on Weekends
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The High Country Paddle Shack at Morgan Falls Overlook Park provides visitors a perfect environment to enjoy Georgia’s beautiful Chattahoochee River. The Paddle Shack offers Kayak and Standup Paddleboard rentals for paddlers of all experience levels. In addition to rentals, we also offer SUP demos, SUP yoga classes on the weekends, and private boat and board storage available to customers 365 days a year! Programs are weather permitting. Please check the website to ensure that the Paddle Shack is open before you visit!
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Concerts by the Springs - Band X
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Heritage Sandy Springs wraps up its popular summer concert series on
Sunday, September 8, 2019
with one of the metro area's most popular party bands,
Band X
. The concert runs from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Sandy Springs. Check out the pre-show Taproom Concert Series, where concert-goers can sip and stroll around the park while tasting a selection of craft beers and wine.
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Turtle Tours Returns for the Little Ones
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The Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park welcome our youngest friends to join us for this month's Turtle Tours! Museum Mascots, Sandy the Chipmunk and Spring the Turtle, return with some fresh new ideas! This month's program on
Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
is about
Painting
. Each themed tour includes a story, guided museum exploration, and activities or crafts for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Parent supervision required; siblings welcome.
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Here is a list of the cases that will be presented at Community Meetings in
September 2019
. 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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City Council Meeting –9/3/19
No Planning & Zoning business scheduled at this time.
Board of Appeals - 9/10//19
Canceled
– no cases scheduled at this time.
City Council Meeting –9/17/19
RZ19-0004, 148 West Belle Isle –
Request to rezone the property from RD-9 to ON-3.
U19-0001, 120 Northwood Drive –
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a self-service storage facility.
U19-0006, 8040 Roswell Road –
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a self-service storage facility.
2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) –
Adoption for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – This report provides an objective assessment of the City’s progress toward meeting the Consolidated Plan’s five-year goals and Action Plan activities that are part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals and the Sandy Springs Planning Commission meet on the 2nd TUESDAY and the 4th TUESDAY of each month, respectively. Please check the
Public Meetings Calendar for monthly agendas.
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Planning Commission Meeting - 9/24/19
CA19-0001, 230 Windsor Parkway (formerly 4577 Roswell Road) –
Request for a Character Area Map Amendment from Neighborhood Village to Commercial/Mixed Use.
TA19-0002 –
Proposed revisions to Article 10 regarding Connectivity and Article 11, Sec. 11.8.2. regarding Code Violations.
Community Meetings I & II
September Community Meeting I
U19-0009, 8750 Roswell Road – Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the expansion of existing facilities for the existing Rivercliff Lutheran Church –
Community Meeting is on
Monday, September 16, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
at Rivercliff Lutheran Church, 8750 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
September Community Meetings II
No Community Meetings II scheduled at this time.
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Board of Appeals meetings and Planning Commission meetings are held at
Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
If you have questions related to these meetings, contact us by emailing
PZ@SandySpringsga.gov
or by phone at 770-730-5600.
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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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