Riverside Drive Exit Ramps, Bridge To Close For Work

The ramps will close for no more than three hours for paving while the bridge over I-285 will be shuttered throughout the weekend.

Sandy Springs Bans Use of Wood In Buildings Taller Than 3 Stories

The city amended its building to code to say those structures must be made of noncombustible materials such as steel or concrete.

Council Increases Guaranteed Maximum Price For City Springs Project

The total budget for the project remains at $222.7 million.

Sandy Springs Fast Tracks Smaller Home Improvement Projects

Permits for projects such as room additions, decks or sheds could be issued the same or next day, versus the typical 5-day turn around time.

Riverside Drive Bridge Closure Rescheduled To Next Weekend

The closure has been implemented to accommodate maintenance work.

Sandy Springs May Sue Fulton PCID, CH2M Hill Over LCI Project

A federal audit found "non-compliance" issues related to the improvement project along a segment of Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

Sandy Springs Circle Input Meeting On Wednesday

Improvements call for improved pedestrian access, including multi-use paths, reduced travel lanes and street parking.

City Schedules Property Tax Rate Hearings

While it does not plan to increase its millage rate, state law requires Sandy Springs to advertise a tax hike.

Sandy Springs Tennis Contract Comes Under Scrutiny

The City Council approved extending for one calendar year a contract for Groslimond Tennis Services, Inc​. to operate the facility.

Paul: "Optimistic" About Cobb, Sandy Springs Negotiations On Traffic

Mayor Rusty Paul's comments follow news that the Atlanta Braves will shift all home games to start 30 minutes later.

Sandy Springs Circle Improvements: City To Host Open House

Improvements call for improved pedestrian access, including multi-use paths, reduced travel lanes and street parking.

Sex Toy Ban Upheld | Patch PM

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No Sex Toys Allowed: Georgia City Wins Appeal

An ordinance there requires people to have a scientific or medical reason to purchase a sexual device. A U.S. appeals court upheld the rule.

Riverside Drive Bridge Closure Starts Friday in Sandy Springs

Georgia DOT contractors will also close one eastbound lane under the bridge along I-285 to accommodate maintenance work.

Developer Withdraws Plans For Senior Apartments

Parc Communities was unable to win over Sandy Springs residents in its request to build the complex in place of a church.

Paul: "Encouraged" By Boyce's Comments on Braves Traffic

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said he is looking forward to sitting down with Cobb County Commission chair-elect Mike Boyce.

Council Rejects Bid To Rezone House For Office Use

A business owner petitioned the city of Sandy Springs to use the home for his design-build and contracting company.

Windsor Meadows Park Design Input Meeting On Aug. 1

The five-acre park will be located on Windsor Parkway across from its intersection with Northland Drive in Sandy Springs.

Riverside Drive Bridge Closure: GDOT Shares Detour Route

The closure, which will take place over 3 weekends in August, is needed for the interchange improvement project in Sandy Springs.

Lane Closure Starts Sunday On Riverside Drive

Weather permitting, the closure will run nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. July 24-29 in Sandy Springs.

Sandy Springs Wants To Tighten Stormwater Rules

The City Council directed staff to begin the process of adopting Atlanta Regional Commission updates on managing stormwater.

'Next 10' Remains Front And Center in Sandy Springs

The draft plan that plans for the future of Sandy Springs is now available for your reading pleasure.

Riverside Drive Bridge To Close 3 Weekends in August

The closure is part of plans to build roundabouts at the signalized intersections at I-285 in Sandy Springs.

Portion of Brandon Mill Road Closes Monday

The road will close July 11-16 so Colonial Pipeline can perform maintenance.

Sandy Springs Cracks Down On "Stick-Built" Apartments

The City Council last month informed the state it would be revising its ordinance to require certain structures be steel or masonry.

Early Voting Starts Tuesday For Primary Runoff Elections

Sandy Springs residents are encouraged to take advantage of early voting ahead of the July 26 election.

'Project Stone' Wins Sandy Springs Economic Incentive

The confidential company employs more than 400 people in the city, and is looking to build out its current space.

Sandy Springs Schedules Next 10 Community Meetings

The two input meetings will focus on the MARTA small area proposal and provide a Comprehensive Plan update.

Micro-Breweries, Wineries Now Welcome In Sandy Springs

The City Council approved changes to its zoning codes to accommodate these new businesses.

Portion of Brandon Mill Road To Close For Pipeline Work

The road will close July 11-16 so Colonial Pipeline can perform maintenance.

Sandy Springs, Cobb Leaders Begin Talks On Braves Traffic Plan

Mayor Rusty Paul, Chairman Tim Lee and their staff met Thursday to discuss operation and transportation initiatives.

"This Was Our Nightmare": Mayor Blasts Plan To Shuffle Braves Traffic

The Sandy Springs City Council heard an update on how Cobb County will direct motorists to parking lots for the new SunTrust Park.

Chris Burnett Wins District 3 Election Runoff

Burnett and Joe Houseman campaigned to replace Graham McDonald on the Sandy Springs City Council.

Commission Rejects Scaled-Down Senior Apartment Project

Parc Communities is seeking a rezoning to build a 171-unit complex in place of a church on Glenridge Drive in Sandy Springs.

Election Day: What Sandy Springs Residents Need To Know

Chris Burnett and Joe Houseman are in the running to represent District 3 on the City Council.

Riverside Drive Roundabouts: GDOT Releases New Rendering

Weather permitting, the project designed to improve a major interchange in Sandy Springs is expected to be completed in November.

Program Uses Uber To Transport Fulton Seniors

The Fulton County Commission approved the pilot program to be used at four senior multipurpose facilities.

Sandy Springs Schedules Millage Rate Hearings

Due to an estimated increase in property values, the city's 4.731 millage rate is .14 mills higher than the rollback rate of 4.591.

Sandy Springs Updates Non-Discrimination Policy

The change comes just months after Councilman Andy Bauman pushed for the city to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Fulton Tax Assessment Notices Are On The Way

The deadline for Sandy Springs residents to appeal their 2016 notices is July 25.