A former judge and longtime community activist has announced his candidacy for the District 3 Sandy Springs City Council seat which came open with incumbent Graham McDonald’s departure.

Larry Young is a 26-year resident of the community and served on a pair of commissions and task forces that did ground work for the city’s founding more than ten years ago. He also served as a city court judge from 2005 to 2014.

McDonald resigned to run for the Georgia House District 52 seat.

Sandy Springs officials have set a May 24 special election to fill the post, with qualifying scheduled Wednesday through Friday at Sandy Springs City Hall.

Information: sandyspringsga.org

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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