Sandy Springs Society Awards Grant to Riverwood

The $10,000 grant will be used to established a college readiness program at Riverwood International Charter School.

North Springs Charter Awarded Grant To Purchase Science Equipment

A grant will be used by North Springs Charter High School to purchase sensing and data gathering devices so students can collect and investigate data in the classroom and in the field.

Riverwood Charter Student Recognized For Tutoring Program

The Princeton Prize awarded Nikunj Jinan a certificate of appreciation for a tutoring program designed to improve race relations through interaction.

Sandy Springs Named 2nd Best City For Young Adults

A survey conducted by Credit Donkey reviewed median income, crime data and the percentage of young people in a city or town.

Riverwood Charter Announces Top Two Graduates

Student Ryan Roels is this year's valedictorian and fellow classmate Benjamin Dolder will serve as the salutatorian.

Sandy Springs To Celebrate Kids To Parks Day

The city is participating in a national grassroots initiative to discover American parks through play.

Sandy Springs Duo Honored As Advocates Against Domestic Violence

Scott Dorfman and Susie Trotochaud will be highlighted as new members of the Legacy Society within the Partnership Against Domestic Violence.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Riverwood, North Springs Are America's Most Challenging Schools

Nine north Fulton County high schools were placed on the list compiled by the Washington Post.

Fundraiser Enlists Residents to Help Wounded Combat Veterans

The Phoenix Patriot Foundation will hold its inaugural fundraiser for wounded combat veterans in Sandy Springs on April 26.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Sandy Springs Police Chief Retires From Military

Chief Ken DeSimone retired on April 1 from the United States Marine Corps after 32 years of service.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Gets Award

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has been touted for its role in educating the public.

Volunteers Needed for Better Sandy Springs Day

The 12th Annual Volunteer for a Better Sandy Springs Day will be held on Saturday, April 26.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

North Georgia Bald Eagles Nesting Live Online

The eagles have landed at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Nearby Sandy Springs: Peggy the Playful Pup

Peggy, a black and white Border Collie/ Pit Bull mix is at the Atlanta Human Society's North Fulton campus.

Puppy Rescued from Fulton Shelter Doing Well in N.C.

Lara, who was found tied to a telephone poll, is being treated for mange.

Open House Coming on Renovated Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church

The Sandy Springs church started renovations in spring 2011.

CAC Director Welcomes Votes for 'Leader' Award and $2,500 Prize for Center

Tamara Carrera, executive director of the Community Assistance Center, which serves Sandy Springs and Dunwoody, is one three finalists in the Telemundo Atlanta/AARP “Leaders of Hope” contest.

Priests Find Insight on September 11 Tragedy

St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Sandy Springs will ring the bells for one minute at noon in remembrance of those who lost their lives on that tragic day 11 years ago, today.

Are Gay People Free to be Themselves in Sandy Springs?

A Local Voices blog on gay women, posted over the weekend, prompted a reader send an objecting note to Sandy Springs Patch.

Annual Outdoor Family Film Series Starts Friday

Leadership Sandy Springs screens three films at the Hitson Center.

Lovable Labrador Retriever Mix Up for Adoption

The Atlanta Humane Society Mansell Campus has been home to this puppy since April.

Food Shortage at Community Assistance Center

Community Donations are needed. The Sandy Springs Center says a decline in donations during the summer months combined with an increase in demand for food has resulted in empty shelves.

Sandy Springs' National Night Out (Photos)

The annual event was held Tuesday at Hammond Park.

Sandy Springs Teacher to Inform Department of Education Through Fellowship Program

Patrice Dawkins-Jackson, a teacher at Dunwoody Springs will serve as a liaison between the U.S. Department of Education and teachers.

North Fulton Daycare Worker Wins $400,000 Lottery

Nearby Sandy Springs: Patsy Wehby took an afternoon walk and bought a lottery ticket at a Kroger store, winning the top prize.

Bishop's Ordination Moved to King Chapel at Morehouse

The new Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta serves on the board of trustees for Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Sandy Springs.

Increased Awareness Boosts Bone Marrow Drive at Northside Hospital

There’s been an increased awareness of the need for bone marrow donors since “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts announced that she will receive a bone marrow transplant from her sister.