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2014

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City Selects Architectural Firm
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Welcome to the April 2014 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 Call Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 770-730-5600.

 

MAYOR PAUL IS A CLASS ACT!
 
On Monday March 31, 2014, Mayor Paul started his week by answering to the next generation of voters -  second-graders at Lake Forest Elementary School.  As part of their lesson plan on local government, the students wrote a letter to the city, and Mayor Paul responded by offering to visit with the children. 
VOLUNTEER FOR A BETTER SANDY SPRINGS IS ALMOST HERE!

   

Join us April 26
th, 2014 (8AM-1PM) and be a part of the largest citywide community service day!
 

Sponsored by Leadership Sandy Springs, this annual event creates an environment where over 500 community members volunteer at sites including parks, schools and nonprofit organizations. Volunteers help with everything from landscaping to painting, carpentry and clean-up projects to make sustainable progress in building a better Sandy Springs.   

 

Now in the 12th year, VBSS has been credited with citywide improvements valued more than $375,000.   

 

Sign up today, and choose from 18 volunteer sites.  Registration includes breakfast and a free event t-shirt!  To register click here:  

 

CITY SELECTS ARCHITECTURAL FIRM  
City Center Sketch     
The City of Sandy Springs  has selected Midtown-based Rosser International Inc. as the architect of record to lead the design process for the civic facility to be located in the City Center. The City also announced its selection of Chicago-based Johnson Consulting to help the city explore multi-use opportunities for the facility.

Rosser is known for its extensive work in creating a variety of different architectural styles, from modern buildings to traditional development in an historic setting. Examples of its work include the World of Coca-Cola Museum in downtown Atlanta, the Performing Arts Center in Greensboro, N.C., and the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth. Rosser will assist the city in Phase 1 activities, which include identifying visual goals and developing a conceptual design.

Johnson Consulting, a real estate and hospitality-consulting firm, will help the city determine best uses for the facility's performing arts and meeting spaces. The company's previous work includes strategic planning for convention and conference centers, arenas, entertainment/urban development districts and performing arts facilities. The feasibility study should be completed in May.

 

 

HAPPY CAMPERS, HAPPY PARENTS!
Campers

Summer should be about ice cream, watermelon, poolside fun (and sunblock) and great activities!  Long considered one of the best kept secrets for being affordable and fun, the summer camps offered through Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks are a wonderful way for children to spend the long, lazy days of summer with old friends and making new ones.  Whether your child is an artist, an athlete or both, there is something for everyone. For more information and to register, please click here.

 

MONTHLY SAFETY CLASSES PROVIDED BY SSPD

The Sandy Springs Police Department sponsors monthly classes for Women's Self-Defense and Firearm Safety. Women's Safety Classes cover a variety of topics including how to respond to a physical attack, and increased awareness. There's no charge to participate. The next Women's Safety class is May 15.   

The Firearms Safety Class offers basic gun safety and is held monthly with a class limit of 15 students. Students must ages 21 and older and there is a fee if gun rental or ammunition is needed. ThPolice Officer Firearm Exercisee next Firearms Safety Class is April 16 at 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Sergeant Ron Momon Sandy Springs Police Crime Prevention Unit  at 770-551-6947 or rmomon@sandyspringsga.gov  
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES 
Vote Buttons Monday April 21, 2014 is the last day to register and be eligible to vote in the Federal Primary Election and Runoff. Click here for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Bulky Trash Day! Sandy Springs Recycling Center 
470 Morgan Falls Road
Saturday April 5, 2014  from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. click here for more information 
 
Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market to Open 2014 Season on April 12 at Original Location  
Heritage Sandy Springs announced Wednesday April 2, 2014, the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market will open for the 2014 Season on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at its original location, 235 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA, and not at the lower level of Parkside Shopping Center on Sandy Springs Circle as announced in a February 18, 2014 press release.  
 
The Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market will run every Saturday, April-November from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 

4th Annual Sweep the Hooch

Saturday April 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. - noon

We will tackle 27 sites, including five wading sites, 10 trail cleanups and 12 river segments.

Click here for more information.

 

 
SANDY SPRINGS GALA -  
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS 

The 2nd Annual "Sandy's" Award Gala

was a movie/awards-themed evening with a black-tie optional dress code. Held on March 1 at the Chastain Horse Park,  the evening consisted of a cocktail hour followed by a gourmet dinner and awards program. The Awards (Sandy's) for Small Business of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Volunteer of the year were presented.  

 

Winners for 2014:

Small Business of the Year: Springs Publishing - When Steve Levene launched the Sandy Springs and Buckhead Reporter newspapers, he used his experience and publishing knowledge to recognize that hyper-local newspapers still have a place in today's media world. Now covering Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Dunwoody and Brookhaven, Reporter Newspapers deliver 65,000 copies every other week and have recently added Atlanta INtown to their publishing.

Restaurant of the Year: Egg Harbor Café - Egg Harbor Café is a restaurant specializing in gourmet breakfast and lunch creations served from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily, in a warm, charming country setting with fast, friendly and efficient service.

Community Volunteer of the Year: Karen Trylovich - Karen owns A Classical Affair and is also an SSPC Board member. Currently chair of the Women's Business Network, she is 2011 graduate of the Leadership Sandy Springs and serves as Secretary of their Board. She is also on the "Sandy's" Award Gala committee.

ART SANDY SPRINGS IS HOLDING ITS 4TH ANNUAL BOWS ARTSS BASH!

  

 

  
 
  

The organization's annual fundraiser will take place Saturday May 3, 2014 from 7 - 10 p.m. at Motorcars of Georgia's show room in Sandy Springs.   

 

The Bows Artss Bash supports the arts in Sandy Springs. The event will feature original art and gifted art from prominent art patrons for sale, catering by Avenue Catering Concept, music by jazz guitarist Billy Wilkie, valet parking and lots of fun! $75 per person.  For more information and to purchase tickets visit their website:

NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACT UPDATE

  

Help us keep you informed! Please complete this online Home Owners Association/Neighborhood Contact Form so we can keep you updated on city related projects and activities. 
PHOENIX PATRIOT FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
   
This inaugural event for combat wounded veterans will be held April 26, 2014 at the Dunwoody Country Club in Sandy Springs.  The event features Dinner, a silent auction and a "Not-so-Silent" auction.  Former North Springs High School graduate, Navy SEAL and Founder of the Phoenix Patriot Foundation, Jared Ogden, and John Wall, a former Federal Agency Special Operation Forces member, will open the event parachuting in at the 18th green.   For more information, visit  www.phoenixpatriotfoundation.org or email mary@phoenixpatriotfoundation.org

 
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Starting with Their  New Children's Gardening Program, "Little Diggers," The Return of the Popular Beer Fest and Concerts By The Springs!
Little Diggers will be held over three Saturdays in April - June
(April 5, May 17 and June 7).
Led by garden educators from the North Fulton Master Gardeners, in each of the free workshops, children ages 6 - 10 and accompanying adults will learn about simple gardening techniques, basic horticulture and the science behind plants. Introducing gardening to children not only teaches responsibility, but also encourages healthy eating and a better understanding of where food comes from. 

4th Annual Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest

Saturday, April 26, 2014

The only beer festival in Sandy Springs, the annual HSS Beer Fest features domestic, import, microbrew, and nonbrew beers to sample, as well as great food and a variety of live music.  Returning in 2014 is the HomeBrew Competition!  All proceeds benefit Heritage Sandy Springs.  Click here for more information. 

 

Concerts By The Springs

Now celebrating its 18th annual year, Concerts by the Springs is held at Heritage Green, on The Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Bluestone Road. Scheduled on Sunday evenings throughout the summer, this season will feature five unforgettable performances with a variety of popular music. All concerts are from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and are FREE to the public.  Mark your calendar - the first concert is schedule for Sunday May 11, 2014.  Click here for more information.