The City of Sandy Springs is continuing its series of Public Information Open House meetings on Monday, January 12, 2009, at City Hall 5-7 p.m. The purpose of these meetings is to keep the public informed on the happenings in the City. Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet and speak with City officials about the various topics presented.

A conceptual plan for the Hammond Park Aquatic Center has been selected from three plans presented by EDAW. At this time the plan includes a competition pool and a leisure pool.  The competition pool will be a 25 yard by 25 meter pool and include (1) 3 meter and (2) 1 meter diving boards. The leisure pool area includes 3 lap lanes, a lazy river for resistance walking, hydrotherapy bench seating areas, a zero depth entry with a climbable play structure, spray features and a waterslide. The facility will allow for spectator seating for 960 people.

 

We invite you to attend the next scheduled public input meeting on the Hammond Park Master Plan on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, in the multi-purpose room at the Hammond Park Gym located at 705 Hammond Drive. In order to allow more people to attend, there will be two sessions. The first session will be at 10 a.m. with a second at 7 p.m.

On December 2, the Mayor and City Council hosted a celebration commemorating the third anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Sandy Springs.

 

Click HERE to view the Mayor and Council's comments on the City's accomplishments. ( Photo Gallery )

The City of Sandy Springs Public Works Department started a Street Sweeping program in July of 2007. The Department sweeps 260 miles of curb on collector and arterial streets each month. Community appearance and stormwater quality are improved by the sweeping.  Additionally, the performance of the gutters, catch basins and drop inlets along the streets is improved, reducing the amount of water spreading into the travel lanes. Click HERE for more information, including a map and a list of streets scheduled to be swept.

Storm Sewer System Inventory and Assessment
The City is beginning a project to develop a map of the storm sewer system with an assessment of the physical condition of the system. A map of the existing storm sewer system is the first step to improve system management and maintenance. Regular inspections to evaluate the system and identify any areas needing repair ensure a proactive maintenance program instead of a reactive program. A proactive program saves costs associated with catastrophic failures and inconvenience to constituents. During the next two years of the mapping process, the system will be visually inspected for maintenance needs. In subsequent years, a regular inspection program will also help the City fulfill permit requirements. The inventory data collected as part of previous Fulton County projects will be reviewed, and inventory protocols will be prepared.

 

The City of Sandy Springs is embarking on a drain marker program where our goal is to label all 4,000 catch basins in the city. Our hope is to involve residents in helping the City while also educating other residents and business owners about Stormwater pollution. Through a comprehensive communications campaign, we will be asking residents to contact the City to obtain markers they may attach to catch basins that say, "No Dumping, Drains to Stream." Volunteers will receive a map showing the location of catch basins in the area they wish to work and pamphlets to distribute in the neighborhood/area. 

 

Visit the Sandy Springs Stormwater Page for more information.

River Valley Road Sidewalks Construction
Construction is underway on this project to construct sidewalks on both sides of River Valley Road from Riverside Drive to Amberidge Trail. This project involves construction of a new curb and sidewalk as well as associated driveway tie-ins and utility relocations. Repaving is scheduled upon project completion.  An overall construction period of six months is planned.  Motorists are asked to please use caution when traveling through the construction zone.
 
Lake Forest Elementary School Sidewalk Design
A consultant is designing a sidewalk on Lake Forrest Drive from the I-285 underpass to Hammond Drive to provide improved pedestrian access to the school. The design project includes improvements to the intersection of Lake Forrest Drive and Hammond Drive.  A Public Information Meeting was held on December 10, 2008, at Lake Forest Elementary School to present the preliminary design.
 
Ridgeview Middle School Sidewalk Design
A design is underway to develop a complete sidewalk system along Peachtree-Dunwoody Road in the vicinity of the school.  Surveying has begun along the portion of Peachtree-Dunwoody Road from the Glenridge Connector to Trimble Walk Lane.

 
Riverwood High School
Construction is underway to construct a sidewalk on one side of Powers Ferry Road from Dupree Drive to Heards Drive. A February 2009 completion is planned. 

Beginning in January 2009, there will be nutrition and exercise classes available at Hammond Park. These class offerings include exercise classes such as Total Conditioning Workout, Cardio Kickboxing, Tai Chi, Caribbean Cardio, Silver Fitness for senior citizens, and a four-week Nutrition 101 series. Classes are held at the Hammond Park Gymnastics Center. All fitness levels are welcome---plus the first class is free!  For additional information please call 404-252-6310 or visit www.sandyspringsga.org.

To download PDF version of the current program guide,  click here . 

Registration for the 2009 spring season of youth baseball and softball is available online at www.sandyspringsbaseball.com.  The spring season will begin the week of February 22nd at the Morgan Falls Sports Complex located 450 Morgan Falls Place.