Sandy Springs earns national environmental distinction

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Sandy Springs as a Tree City USA for its work to plant and preserve trees.

Michael Barnett of the Big Trees Forest Preserve announced the honor during the city’s proclamation of Georgia Arbor Day celebration on Friday, Feb. 19.

As part of the city’s celebration, an oak was planted in the Big Trees Forest in the name of Harry McEnerny, the husband of city councilwoman Karen Meizen McEnerny, who died last year.

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‘Landslide’ PSC sweep jolts Georgia Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Georgia Democrats put Republicans 'on notice' ahead of 2026 midterms with Public Service Commission wins.

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A recent study from Texas A&M University backs up what we're all seeing: Roads are clogged all day long, and by some metrics, traffic is busier than in 2019.

Mrs. America isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty

From beauty queen to cricket farmer to grief coach, Buford resident Paige Ewing keeps it real. She is the 2025 Mrs. America, and in January she will compete for Mrs. World.