Moratorium Imposed On Gas Stations in Sandy Springs

The City Council on Tuesday approved a 120-day moratorium on new applications for convenience stores and gas stations.

Hilderbrand Drive Intersection Closes For Road Improvements

The work at the street's intersection with Blue Stone Road is connected to the City Springs development.

Northside Drive Remains Closed Due To Sinkhole, Water Main Break

The city said the road will remain closed through Wednesday as crews work on pipe repairs beneath the road.

Sandy Springs Hires New Parks Director

Michael Perry joins the city following 25 years with the city of Alpharetta in a similar role.

Next 10 Public Hearing Set For Tuesday in Sandy Springs

Residents will be allowed to submit their final comments on the update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan at the Dec. 6 Council meeting.

Lane Closures Planned for I-285 Entrance Ramp, Shoulder

The closures will take place nightly from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 on the Roswell Road and Ashford-Dunwoody Road on-ramps and on 1 lane of I-285.

Sandy Springs Opens GIS Portal To Citizens

Residents now have access to the data the city uses to compile maps for various purposes.

Sandy Springs Shares Plan To Kick Off TSPLOST Projects

City leaders received an overview of the process during the Nov. 15 City Council meeting.

Sandy Springs To Cut Ribbon On Marsh Creek Rain Garden Park

The garden park is expected to improve water quality by treating and filtering stormwater runoff before it flows into Marsh Creek.

1 Lane On I-285 To Close In Sandy Springs

The eastbound lane will close nightly Nov. 10-17 from the Long Island Drive underpass to Ashford Dunwoody Road.

2 Lanes On I-285 To Close This Week

One eastbound and one westbound lane will close from Ashford Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody to the Long Island Drive underpass in Sandy Springs.

Fulton County Election 2016: TSPLOST Approval Leading At Polls

If the referendum is approved, the $.75 sales tax would be used to fund transportation projects for cities outside Atlanta.

State Breaks Ground On GA-400, I-285 Reconstruction Project

Major construction on the $800 million project is expected to start in 2017 and wrap up in 2020.

Council Approves Revised Sandy Springs Circle Improvements

The changes come after opposition was expressed by members of the community and Sandy Springs United Methodist Church representatives.

Northbound Lane of GA-400 To Close In Sandy Springs

The closure will allow crews to perform preliminary work for the I-285/S.R. 400 interchange reconstruction project.

Next 10: Meetings Planned To Review Draft Land Use Plan

The city of Sandy Springs will host two town hall meetings on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

TSPLOST Comes Under Microscope in Sandy Springs

Leadership Sandy Springs hosted a luncheon this week to give stakeholders a chance to learn more about the question voters will consider.

Former Congressional Leaders Talk Running For President, Compromise

“Preserving Our Republic: A Conversation With Dick Gephardt and Newt Gingrich” was organized by Holy Innocents' Episcopal School.

Sandy Springs Council Updates Impact Fee Policy

One revision to the ordinance adds exemptions to encourage projects containing affordable workforce housing.

Sandy Springs Awards Grants To Nonprofit Organizations

The Serving Sandy Springs program provides assistance to groups located in the city or substantially serve city residents.

Parks Director Accused of Forging Document For Son's Community Service

Ronnie Young allegedly admitted to forging the signature of an employee to prove his son performed the service in Sandy Springs.

City Approves Windsor Parkway Pedestrian Sidewalk, Bridge Project

The project will install a pedestrian crossing over Nancy Creek along Windsor Parkway near its intersection with Northland Drive.

Eastbound Lane of Johnson Ferry Road To Close Friday

The closure will take place between Roswell Road and Sandy Springs Circle to accommodate equipment needed to pour concrete at City Springs.

I-285/GA-400 Project Groundbreaking Set For Nov. 3

The Perimeter Community Improvement Districts will host the event for the project, which will rebuild the Sandy Springs interchange.

Sandy Springs Introduces New Logo

The new design was unveiled during the City Council's Oct. 4 meeting.

Sandy Springs Rolls Out New Communication Tools

The city has introduced push notifications, an online chat feature and a traffic watch map for its citizens to utilize.

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Anger, Frustration Spill Over At Braves Traffic Forum

The Riverside Homeowners Association's forum drew hundreds of residents and stakeholders from Sandy Springs and Cobb County.

Braves Traffic Forum Scheduled For Wednesday

The Riverside Homeowners Association will host the event Sept. 21 at Riverwood International Charter School.

Johnson Ferry Road Lane Closures Postponed

The 2 eastbound lanes between Sandy Springs Circle and Roswell Road will close Sept. 23 as a 550-ton crane is assembled in the road.

Sandy Springs To Open Bid Process For Field Services Contracts

Affected services include street cleaning, traffic signal maintenance, tree removal and emergency services related to public works.

Donald Trump Opens Campaign Office in Sandy Springs

The move comes as polls show Trump is virtually tied with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Georgia.

Lane Closures Planned for Johnson Ferry Road

Starting Sept. 16, the road will be closed between Roswell Road and Sandy Springs Circle to allow a 550-ton crane to be assembled.

"Arms Race" Forces City To Examine Utility Construction Process

New rules include outreach to impacted Sandy Springs residents when construction exceeds more than 500 feet of underground work.

Sandy Springs Welcomes Delegation From Israel's Western Galilee

Both entities have a Sister City relationship, which allows for the exploration business and cultural partnerships between the cities.

Banning Wood In Buildings Taller Than 3 Stories Limits Development: Letter

The American Wood Council has expressed opposition to the new policy implemented by the Sandy Springs City Council.

Company Gets $500 Refund After Failing To Pay Taxes On Time

Sandy Springs leaders rejected another company's bid to waive penalties and late fees for failing to pay its 2016 occupational tax on time.

Riverside Drive Roundabouts To Open Monday

The project replaces the traffic signals at the ramp intersections at I-285 in Sandy Springs.

Lake Forrest Drive Lane Closure Starts Monday

Sandy Springs contractors will be performing geotechnical sampling of the Lake Forrest Dam.

Church Wants City To "Suspend" Sandy Springs Circle Project

Sandy Springs United Methodist Church is voicing its concerns about the improvement project.