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Construction is underway at Grogans Ferry and Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Huge concrete cylinders currently resting on each side of the road are drainage pipes for the new storm drainage system. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)
Construction underway at Grogans Ferry, Roswell Road in Sandy Springs
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Sandy Springs has called a workshop at City Hall, Oct. 18, on redeveloping and revitalizing the community’s North End. CITY OF SANDY SPRINGS
Sandy Springs settles lawsuit with construction company
The man was suspected of shoplifting from the Sunglass Hut inside Perimeter Mall.
Cops: Man arrested after shooting at loss prevention officer outside Perimeter Mall
Sandy Springs recently updated their website making it easier to search for information and share webpages. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)
Sandy Springs updates website to make searches and sharing easier
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ReNew Sandy Springs is set to be rebranded. The community will be renamed Aqua Sandy Springs and managed by a Haven Residential. Current management, Trinity Property Consultants, was criticized by tenants last year for extreme mold.
Chicago investors buy Sandy Springs, metro Atlanta apartment communities
Sandy Springs recently approved a $263,285 contract with Tri Scapes, Inc.to provide demolition, asphalt paving and landscaping services for preparation of the site for the eventual construction of the Veterans Memorial Park. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)
Sandy Springs approves contract to prepare for Veteran’s Memorial Park
The Sandy Springs City Council recently approved a $127,250 contract with Pond and Company for the design of a mid-block crossing on Roswell Road at the North Fulton Government Annex. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)
Sandy Springs approves contract for mid-block crossing design on Roswell Road
Sandy Springs has decided to extend the existing scope of the Roswell Road sidewalk improvement project from Stewart Drive to Wentworth Street. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)
Sandy Springs extends Roswell Road sidewalk improvements
Sandy Springs has approved a change to the development code to allow for trails and paths in the city’s stream buffer and impervious surface setback areas. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)
Sandy Springs amends code to allow for public trails in stream buffers
Bob Shaw is seen in this screenshot from a 2010 video speaking during an interview for the University of Georgia's Oral History Program. (Courtesy of the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries.)
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Sandy Springs resident Bruce Kramer saw this bear crossing Brandon Mill Road. Credit Bruce Kramer
Multiple bear sightings in Sandy Springs are believed to be a single animal
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The Sandy Springs City Council recently approved two contracts for sidewalk projects. (Google Maps)
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Sandy Springs is making it easy to get a free COVID-19 vaccination during upcoming concerts and events at City Green. (Courtesy Pixabay)
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