 MAY
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 Citizen Response Center 770-730-5600
Answering calls 24 hours a day,
seven days a week
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5/4 | 6:00 p.m. | City Council
Regular Meeting
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Work Session | City Hall |
5/11 | 9:00 a.m. | Design Review Board
Regular Meeting | City Hall |
5/13 | 7:00 p.m. | Board of Appeals
Regular Meeting | City Hall |
5/18 | 6:00 p.m. | City Council
Regular Meeting
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Work Session | City Hall |
5/20 | 7:00 p.m. | Planning Commission
Regular Meeting | City Hall |
5/25 | 9:00 a.m. | Design Review Board
Regular Meeting | City Hall |
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5/25 |
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Community Zoning
Information Meeting |
City Hall |
5/31 | CITY HALL CLOSED
Memorial Day |
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MARK OUR CALENDAR! Does your organization have an upcoming event that is free to the public, and you would like to share it on the City's Community Calendar? Use our Comments and Questions form to submit your event. Please include the following with your event submission:
-Date and time of the event
-Location of the event
-Brief description
-Contact Information
-Web site and any other information
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Greetings from the City of Sandy Springs!
Welcome to the May 2010 edition of the Sandy Springs E-Blast. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide the residents and visitors of Sandy Springs information regarding the City's accomplishments, current projects and goals for the future. For more information about these and other projects, please visit the City's Web site at www.sandyspringsga.org. You may also address any questions or concerns to our Citizen Response Center at 770-730-5600, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
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SANDY SPRINGS RECOGNIZED FOR E-BLAST
 The City of Sandy Springs received the 2009 All-Star Award from
Constant Contact®, Inc. The City was selected for meeting
Constant Contact's best-practice standards for the use of E-mail
Marketing throughout 2009.
"Not
everyone can make it to our Web site every day, so we've found that the
best way to reach out to our residents with the most important City
news is through our monthly E-blast. With more than 5,000 subscribers,
the City's electronic newsletter reaches the inboxes of our residents at
home, work and on their mobile devices," said the City's Electronic
Communications Coordinator, Nathan Crenshaw. "Combined with the City's
social networking efforts, the monthly E-blast is a great example of how
the City of Sandy Springs is helping lead the charge for municipal
governments becoming more innovative with technology and communication."
Thanks to all our readers for making the E-Blast a success!
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MAYOR GALAMBOS LAUNCHES NEW BLOG
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SANDY SPRINGS RESIDENTS IN 30338 NOW USE SANDY SPRINGS IN MAILING ADDRESS
 Residents in Sandy Springs, Ga., Zip code 30338 can use "Sandy
Springs" as an acceptable City/State designation according to the United
States Postal Service beginning June 1, 2010. They join residents and
businesses in 30342, 30350 and 30328 as being officially designated Zip
codes for the City of Sandy Springs.
"The residents of Sandy Springs, along with their leadership, should
all be commended for their diligence and persistence in working to
increase their identity and quality of life. This would not have
happened without the strong leadership of Mayor Galambos and the Sandy
Springs City Council. Thanks should also go to the United States Postal
Service for their assistance in recognizing this new designation for
the people of Sandy Springs," said Rep. Tom Price (R-GA). "The steadfast
dedication and hard work of all involved on behalf of our community
will ensure Sandy Springs continues to flourish as a vibrant city."
Read the full release >>
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2010 CENSUS INFORMATION
Beginning May 1, 2010, Census workers will be visiting
residents that have not returned their Census questionnaire. When a census
worker visits a household, they will have a badge with a Department of Commerce
watermark. The census worker may also be carrying a bag with a Census Bureau
logo and will provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the local
census office phone number. The census worker will only ask you the questions
that appear on the census form. Census takers will not ask you for your social
security number, bank account number or credit card number.
If you have any questions regarding the census form, please
contact the regional census office at 404.730.3832.
For
more information, visit the 2010 Census Web site.
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CITY STARTS CAPITAL PAVING PROGRAM
The City of Sandy Springs will begin this year's Capital Paving
Program on May 3, 2010. The program will pave 2.44 miles of roadway,
bringing the total to 81 miles including the Local Assistance Roads
Program or LARP paving. The Capital Paving Program is strictly funded
through the budgeting process using City funds. This is the fourth year
of the Capital Paving Program.
This year's scheduled roads to be paved are:
Spalding Stables Estates
Ison Road
Hammond Drive from Mt. Vernon Highway to Sandy Springs Circle
Powers Ferry Road
Long Island Way
Northland Drive from Windsor Parkway to Georgia 400
Windsor Parkway from Peachtree Dunwoody to City Limits
Ison Road, Long Island Way and the Spalding Stables roads were chosen
based on bringing these streets up to City standards because they were
incomplete from utility or development projects. The remaining roads
listed were chosen based on ratings done by an IMS study conducted every
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SIDEWALK PROGRAM UPDATE
 Lake Forest Elementary
School Sidewalk Design
The construction contract has been awarded and utility
relocations are underway to build a sidewalk on Lake Forrest Drive from the
I-285 underpass to Hammond Drive, providing improved pedestrian access within
the neighborhood. The project includes improvements to the intersection of Lake Forrest Drive
and Hammond Drive.
Motorists are urged
to use caution as construction picks up later this month.
Ridgeview Middle School (Peachtree-Dunwoody Road)
Sidewalk Design
The project will construct a sidewalk
system along Peachtree-Dunwoody Road in the vicinity of the school. Utility relocation
is underway.
Spalding Charter Elementary School
(Brandon
Mill/Dalrymple) Sidewalk Design
Bidding is underway for this project and will construct
a sidewalk on Brandon Mill and Dalrymple near the school.
Community Development Block
Grant Sidewalk
Infrastructure Design
A design contract is underway to develop a
complete sidewalk system along Roswell
Road from Dalrymple north to Roberts Drive. Most of the areas eligible
for this Community Development Block Grant funded project are on the eastern
(northbound) side of Roswell Road with some segments on the west side of
Roswell Road. Survey work is complete.
FY 10-2 Sidewalk Program Design: Pitts Road;
Dalrymple; Tennis Center; Library; and Mt.Vernon Highway at Hammond
A project to design sidewalks at the above
locations is underway. Construction is
planned for later this year.
FY 10-3 Sidewalk Program Design:
Glenridge-Hammond to Johnson Ferry and Mt. Vernon Highway to Abernathy;
Spalding Drive-Mt. Vernon Highway
to Nesbitt Ferry
A project to design sidewalks at the above
locations is underway and will include survey work. Construction is planned to begin later this year.
FY 10-4 Sidewalk Program Design: Glenridge-Roswell Road to
Northland and Royervista to Highpoint; Mt.
Paran-Long Island to Powers Ferry; and
Long Island-Roswell Road
to Mt. Paran
A project to design sidewalks at the above
locations has been awarded and survey work is underway.
Windsor Parkway Sidewalks
The construction contract has been awarded
for the project to construct sidewalks on the north side of Windsor Parkway
from Roswell Road to High Point. Utility relocation is nearing completion and construction
is planned to begin soon.
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NORTH FULTON COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN MEETINGS
 Please join us at an interactive meeting to discuss PRELIMINARY
RECOMMENDATIONS for transportation enhancements in North Fulton and the
surrounding region. The purpose of the North Fulton Comprehensive
Transportation Plan is to provide the foundation and framework for
multimodal, multijurisdictional infrastructure and policy
recommendations across the distinctive cities of Alpharetta, John's
Creek, Milton, Sandy Springs, Roswell and Mountain Park. There are six
meetings that will take place across various locations in North Fulton.The Sandy Springs meeting will be on Tuesday, May 11th, 6-8 p.m.
at City Hall, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy
Springs, Ga. 30350. Visit the City's Web site for additional meeting dates, more information and to download the meeting flier. |
SANDY SPRINGS COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET OPENING MAY 1ST
 Located in the parking lot of the former Target Store on
Sandy Springs Circle (at Johnson Ferry Road), the market will feature 30-40
farmers and other vendors. Organizers expect the market to grow
throughout the season, and the market will also be adding some limited offerings
of arts/crafts by local artisans. While you are shopping, you will also
be able to enjoy a cup of freshly brewed (and locally roasted) coffee, listen to live music or sit and enjoy a live chef
demonstration. Throughout the season the market will have
activities for children, which may include face painting or even seeing a hive of
bees used for honey production!
For more information, visit the Sandy Springs Farmers Market Web site.
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CHARITABLE DINING DAY AT SANDY SPRINGS FLYING BISCUIT
Please stop
by the Sandy Springs Flying Biscuit on Wednesday, May 12 between 4:00 and 9:00
p.m. The Flying Biscuit will donate a percentage of their sales to the
Friends of Sandy Springs Youth Recreational Scholarship Program that benefits
our community's children in need.The Flying Biscuit Café is located at 5975 Roswell Road
at the intersection of Hammond Drive and Roswell Road.
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RECREATION AND PARKS NEWS
NEW NUMBER FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The
Recreation Department has a new phone number! The new main number for
registration and program information is 770-206-2035. The original
telephone number 404-252-6310 will be in service until May 17. The
original fax number 404-252-5245 will change on May 18 to 770-206-2033. Kindly update your contact information, and we look forward to providing you
continued service with these new telephone numbers.
HAMMOND PARK GYMNASTICS CENTER TO HOST
SPRING SHOWCASE
On
Saturday, May 15th bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun
and entertainment while the Hammond Park students in Artistic and Rhythmic
Gymnastics showcase their skills and talents during our annual Spring
Show. Event time is 2:30 p.m. in the Hammond Park Gymnastics Center located
at 705 Hammond Drive. There will be refreshments, door prizes and lots of fun! For additional information call 770-206-2037. Admission is free and all ages are
invited.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS AND CAMPS
 Registration
for the Recreation and Parks Department's summer recreation programs and camps continues and is available ONLINE 24 hours a day! Hours for walk-in
or phone registration are Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
or 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. There are summer fun opportunities for all ages ~ preschool,
youth, teens and adults!
Download the Summer 2010 Summer Camp Brochure (pdf).
DANCE AND THEATRE RESIDENCIES FOR RISING 8th-12th
GRADE STUDENTS
Sandy Springs is offering rising 8th
- 12th grade school students a chance for dance and theatre
residencies this summer through its parks and recreation department. The five-day
programs are part of the Kids and Arts program funded by the Fulton County
Board of Commissioners and give students a chance for hands-on artistic
experiences.
The residencies will be held at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School located at
8750 Colonel Drive and include mime theater, mask making, dance and
choreography. The residencies are free and open to Fulton County
students.
To register online and for a complete schedule of
summer programs and camps, visit www.activenet.active.com/sandyspringsga or
call 770-206-2033 for additional
information.
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SAFETY TIPS FROM THE SANDY SPRINGS
 ATM SAFETY
- Only
use ATMs in a well lit, open, high-traffic area.
- Use
ATMs inside busy supermarkets when possible.
- Do not use an ATM if
lights around the ATM are not working.
- Avoid
bank ATMs adjacent to obvious hiding places.
- When
you approach an ATM, scan the area for loiterers first.
- Have
your card ready and leave quickly, not counting your cash in public.
- Walk,
run or drive away immediately if your instincts tell you to do so.
- Beware
of offers for help from strangers during an ATM transaction.
- Tell
any suspicious person in a loud, firm voice to back-off.
- Don't
argue with a assailant and give up the cash.
- Don't
fight with or attempt to follow the assailant.
- Drive
or walk to a safe place and immediately call the police.
For more information, please contact Officer Larry Jacobs, larry.jacobs@sandyspringsga.org.
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Mission Village Day Worker Center has a new phone number and hours. Please update your records with the following:  Mission Village Day Worker Center120 Northwood Drive Sandy
Springs, GA 30342 missionvillage@gmail.com 404-781-7663 Hours:Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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