Sandy Springs Considers Ban On Retail Pet Sales

Along with prohibiting stores from selling cats and dogs, it would require stores to identify where each pet up for adoption came from.

ICYMI: Mt. Vernon Transit Study Open House On Nov. 14

The city of Sandy Springs will lay out an overview of a study exploring transit alternatives along the corridor.

Sandy Springs PAC To Begin Accepting Reservations

The Performing Arts Center is scheduled to officially open for performances in September 2018.

Sandy Springs Unveils Naming Opportunities For PAC

All requests will be considered based on consistency with the values of the city, and the person named should have ties to the community.

Reichel Wins Sandy Springs City Council Race

Jody Reichel defeated challenger Le'Dor Milteer with 65 percent of the vote to claim the District 4 seat.

Sandy Springs 2017 Election Guide: Candidates, Polling Hours

Voters will go to the polls Nov. 7 to elect a City Council member and a Fulton County chairman. Here's what you need to know.

City Recognized For Mapping Tool Created For Emergencies

Sandy Springs was recognized for its use of GIS technology to coordinate operations and emergency response during a 2017 winter storm.

Fulton Property Tax Court Hearing Set For Nov. 3

The county is seeking an order to allow for temporary and immediate collection of property taxes after the state rejected its 2017 digest.

Friends of Lost Corner Wins Parks Volunteer Award

The Sandy Springs nonprofit organization was recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association.

Residents Blast Proposed Mt. Vernon Highway Improvements

Residents in the Glenview subdivision and beyond are concerned about the impact the city of Sandy Springs' project on their homes.

Sandy Springs City Council Candidate Rescinds False Quote In Endorsement

The Georgia Stonewall Democrats said it did not provide an individual quote in its endorsement of Le'Dor Milteer for the District 4 seat.

Food Trucks Now Allowed In Sandy Springs

Operators will have to obtain permits, provide valid business and public health licenses and written consent of property owners.

LGBT Democrats Support Milteer In Sandy Springs Election

The Georgia Stonewall Democrats are supporting Le'Dor Milteer in the race to fill the District 4 seat on the City Council.

Open House Planned For Roswell Road, Grogans Ferry Intersection

Plans call for installing a traffic signal at the intersection, which has been the site of more than 2 dozen accidents from 2014 to 2016.

Sandy Springs To Host Input Meetings On Path400 Trail Extension

The city's meetings will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Highpoint Episcopal Community Church.

Sandy Springs Wins Award For Next Ten Planning Initiatives

The city was recognized Sept. 28 with the Outstanding Planning Process – Large Scale award by the Georgia Planning Association.

City Springs: 400 Residents Get Behind-The-Scenes Tour

The city of Sandy Springs opened City Springs for tours in conjunction to the start of the 2017 Sandy Springs Festival.

$50,000 Donated Towards Arts Programming In Sandy Springs

The Development Authority of Sandy Springs made the contribution last week.

3 Qualify For Race To Become Next Fulton BOC Chair

Keisha Waites, Gabriel Sterling and Robb Pitts are seeking to succeed John Eaves as chair of the Fulton County Commission.

City Springs To Open For Tours Sept. 23

The tours will be held Saturday morning in conjunction with the Sandy Springs Festival.

Irma Cleanup: Riverside Drive, Heards Ferry Road Reopen To Traffic

The city of Sandy Springs continues to work through its list of roads closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Riverside Drive, Heards Ferry Road Are Closed In Sandy Springs

The city will place variable message boards at key points in the area to alert motorists of the roads' closures.

Roads Impacted By Toppled Trees, Power Lines In Sandy Springs

The city is asking Cobb County commuters who use Johnson Ferry Road and Riverside Drive to find alternate routes.

Sandy Springs To Residents: Stay Off The Roads Tuesday

More than 30 roads are impacted by downed power lines, and Georgia Power won't be able to begin restoration efforts until Tuesday.

Sandy Springs Honors Trisha Thompson, Longtime Community Advocate

Mayor Rusty Paul read a proclamation renaming the community garden at Lost Corner Preserve to the Trisha Thompson Community Garden.

Mayor Rusty Paul Faces Challenger In Sandy Springs Election

David Crim has qualified to challenge Paul while Le’Dor Milteer and Jody Reichel are in the running for the District 4 seat.

City Appoints Friends Of Sandy Springs Foundation Members

The foundation was initially created to support recreation and parks initiatives, but will now focus on arts programming.

U.S. Sen. David Perdue Shares Legislative Goals, Insights With Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber

Sen. Perdue spoke about current legislative initiatives in Washington and his priorities and efforts on behalf of his constituents.

Department Of Driver Services To Close Sandy Springs Office

The state will relocate to a new facility on Maxwell Road in Alpharetta, which is also home to a Fulton County tag office.

Ga. 400 Entrance Ramps To I-285 To Close Aug. 21-25

The closures will take place at night from Monday, Aug. 21 to Friday, Aug. 25 for geotechnical investigations, Georgia DOT said.

Sewer Line Cleaning Starts Aug. 20 In Sandy Springs

The project, which will not require lane closures, will take place along Roswell Road from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 20-24.

Sandy Springs Adopts New Zoning Code With Key Changes

City leaders removed a workforce housing "mandate," and Mayor Rusty Paul announced an affordable housing task force will be created.

City Repairs Sinkhole; Powers Ferry Road Reopens In Sandy Springs (UPDATED)

The road was closed for most of Friday between Dupree Drive and Raider Drive.

New Sandy Springs Street Named After Legendary Pediatrician

The City Council unanimously approved naming Denmark Drive to commemorate Dr. Leila Denmark, who practiced for 71 years.

Flooding Closes Sandy Springs Intersection

Once the waters recede at Windsor Parkway and Northland Drive, crews will need to check the road for structural integrity before reopening.

Sandy Springs Residents Weigh In On Development Code Changes

The City Council is expected to adopt the long-awaited overhaul to its Comprehensive Land Use Plan at its Aug. 15 meeting.

Sandy Springs City Council Race Gains Another Candidate

Jody Reichel is running for the District 4 seat held by Gabriel Sterling, who is not seeking re-election.

Resident To Run For Sandy Springs City Council

Steve Soteres is a veteran of the construction industry and is heavily involved in the community.

Sandy Springs Mayor To Run For Re-Election

Mayor Rusty Paul, the city's second mayor, said this election season "will likely be my last campaign."

Ken Dishman Won't Seek Re-Election In Sandy Springs

Dishman represents District 2 on the Sandy Springs City Council.