OCTOBER
2011
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10/4
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6:00 p.m.
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City Council Meeting and work Session
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City Hall
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10/5
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7:00 p.m.
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Planning Commission Meeting
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City Hall
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10/11
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9:00 a.m.
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Design Review Board Meeting
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City Hall
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10/11
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6:00 p.m.
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Public Input Meeting: SR 9 Bridge
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City Hall
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10/13
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7:00 a.m.
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Board of Appeals Meeting
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City Hall
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10/18
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6:00 p.m.
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City Council Meeting and work Session
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City Hall
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10/20
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7:00 p.m.
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Planning Commission Meeting
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City Hall
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10/25
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9:00 a.m.
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Design Review Board Meeting
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City Hall
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10/25
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7:00 p.m.
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Community Zoning Information Meeting
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City Hall
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10/27
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4:00 p.m.
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Hospitality & Tourism Board Meeting
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City Hall
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10/27
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6:00 p.m.
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Community Developer Resolution Meeting
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City Hall
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Highlights from September 2011
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Citizen Response Center
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Welcome to the October 2011 edition of the Sandy Springs E-Newsletter, a publication that highlights news and events happening within the City. More information from City Hall can be found online at sandyspringsga.gov. You can also telephone our Citizen Response Center 24 hours a day at 770-730-5600.
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CITY TO HOST HISTORY OF SANDY SPRINGS LECTURE SERIES
 Each Monday in October, the City will host a series of fascinating free lectures about Sandy Springs' past through a partnership with the Sandy Springs Historic Preservation Society. Presented by historian Clarke Otten, the History of Sandy Springs Lecture Series offers a unique opportunity to learn about Sandy Springs from a charismatic local expert. From prehistoric man hunting mastodons, through times of settlement and civil war, to our modern suburban community, Otten will take you on a captivating historical journey that will delight all who attend.
"While our time as an incorporated city is under six years, the history of the Sandy Springs area is rich, and has had an impressive impact on who we are as a community today," said Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos. "This series is a great way for residents, and those interested in the city's history, to learn more about our early beginnings."
You can find out more about the History of Sandy Springs Lecture Series on the the Sandy Springs website. |
FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION WEEK IS OCTOBER 9-15
Did you know that the City of Sandy Springs offers three free services to help its residents and businesses prepare for emergencies? CodeRED CodeRED is a weather warning system. When the National Weather Service issues a warning in your area, CodeRED will call your home or cell phone with a notification. When you sign up, you can choose the type of warnings you wish to receive. Of particular value is the ability to be woken up at night when tornado warnings are issued. Swift911 Swift911 is a service that allows the City to contact you by telephone in the event of an extreme emergency. Even though such events are unlikely, if a disaster were to occur, the City can call registered participants with critical, possibly life saving information. Smart911 Smart911 is a system used by our 911 dispatchers. Participants in Smart911 register critical information on a secure website, and City dispatchers can access that information. Residents and businesses can include medical information, emergency contact numbers, photos of their children and pets and any other information for Police, Fire and EMS services to have in the event of an emergency. You can find out more about CodeRED, Swift911 and Smart911 on the City's website.
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COUNCILMEMBER TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING
 Sandy Spring Councilmember Chip Collins will host a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on the Abernathy/Johnson Ferry Road widening project and the Abernathy Greenway Linear Park. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at Sandy Springs City Hall, located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500.
Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the City of Sandy Springs Public Works Department will provide an update on the Abernathy/Johnson Ferry Road Widening project, and City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks staff will present information on the Abernathy Linear Park Master Plan. |
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SSPD TO PARTICIPATE IN DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
 The Sandy Springs Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011. If you have prescription drugs that you have not used, this is a great opportunity to dispose of them safely. You can drop off items from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Police Department Headquarters.
The recreational use of prescription drugs by teens is a growing issue in America. Every day, approximately 2,500 teens get high for the first time using prescription drugs, often with dire consequences. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. |
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
 Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Sandy Springs is calling for nominations for the 2012 Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify King's history of character and service.
"The award recognizes an individual for his or her humanitarian contributions to society and philanthropic work. This year we are excited to include those who work within the City of Sandy Springs, as well as those who live within the city, among the nomination eligibility criteria," said Councilmember Dianne Fries.
You can download a nomination form from the City's website. Nominations are due December 1, 2011. |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR October 18, 2011 | City Council MeetingAll City Council Meetings are open to the public, and residents are invited to comment on agenda items that affect them, their neighborhoods and our community.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOK REVEALS THE STORIES OF SSPD POLICE OFFICERS
 Developing relationships with the community is a governing principle of the Sandy Springs Police Department. But with nearly 100,000 residents, it would pose a challenge for every person in Sandy Springs to get to know the City's officers on a personal level. The department is hoping to change that with a recently published book titled, Signature Moments.
The book brings together a collection of 81 stories involving Sandy Springs Police Department employees. Each story signifies an officer's "signature moment," representing a rare opportunity to glimpse into the innermost thoughts of police officers as revealed through fascinating cases, intense events and intimate anecdotes.
Proceeds from the books will benefit the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund, a non-profit organization that fosters and enhances the quality of life of members of the Sandy Springs Police Department, SSPD volunteers, Public Safety personnel, First Responders and their family members who are in need of financial support due to unforeseen circumstances or crisis.
You can find out more information about Signature Moments and purchase copies on the Police Department's website. |
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CHARITY BALL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BENEVOLENT FUND
 The second annual Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund Black Tie Charity Ball will take place on November 5, 2011 at the Glenridge Hall Estate. The event will include gourmet food, cocktails, live entertainment, dancing and a charity auction.
Glenridge Hall is a beautiful 1929 home sited on 47 acres of grounds and gardens. Described as "Sandy Springs most romantic home," the Hall will provide the perfect setting for this enchanting fund raising event which benefits the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund.
For more information about the Ball and to purchase tickets, visit the Police Department's website. |
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CITY TO RECOGNIZE LOCAL VETERANS
 As part of the Second Annual Sandy Springs Veterans Day Celebration, the City will recognize veterans that reside in Sandy Springs by printing their names in the event program. If you are a veteran, you can register your name, service branch and rank on the City's website. If you registered as a veteran prior to last year's event, there is no need to do so again.
The Sandy Springs Veterans Day Celebration will take place on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. You can find more information on this year's event on the City's website. |
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SHADE TO BE BUILT OVER CITY PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
 Beginning on November 14, 2011, Morgan Falls Overlook Park will be closed to accommodate installation and construction of two shades. The shades will be installed over the large and small playground equipment in the park, and will have the ability to be taken down during poor weather and during the winter months.
"We have heard about how great the park is, but the one thing we heard over and over again was how hot the playground area was," said Recreation and Parks Director Ronnie Young. "We want to offer some respite during the hotter months of the year providing some shade while out at the playground."
The park is expected to be closed for three weeks while the shades are being installed. |
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CITY RE-FOCUSES ITS USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
 The City of Sandy Springs is consolidating its social media accounts to better serve its followers. The changes made will draw on the strengths of each platform to communicate information to Sandy Springs businesses and residents more effectively.
The City's Twitter page will focus on short, factual emergency news and traffic alerts. The City's Facebook page will highlight all that is happening within the community, including traffic and emergency information.
To "like" the City's Facebook page, visit facebook.com/CoSSGA. To receive breaking news and traffic alerts visit twitter.com/sandyspringsga. |
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