City of Sandy Springs Newsletter

JUNE

2014

City budget meeting

Summer Camp

Fireworks Display

House Check Program

Savor Sandy Springs

Ribbon Cutting at New Business

Welcome to Visiting Delegation from China

Keep Cell Phone 911 Taxes Local

Safety Tips for Children

Firearm Safety Classes

Sidewalk Update

Tips for gardeners

City Installs Temporary Lawn

Benefit Fashion Show

HSS Events

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Welcome to the June 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.

BUDGET

The City will hold its final public hearing on the fiscal year 2015 Budget on Tuesday, June 17. The City Council will vote to adopt the budget during its June 17 meeting. To review the workshop presentation and proposed budget, please click here to get to the Finance Department's page on the City's website.

CAMP SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!

School is officially out for the summer break. If you're still looking for a summer camp experience for your child, Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks still has a few spots available in the following camps: KidzArt, Guitar, Theater, Club Scientific, and Special Needs. For more information and to register, please click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMEMORATE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE SANDY SPRINGS STARS AND STRIPES CELEBRATION

Mark your calendar for Saturday July 5, 2014, for the Sandy Springs community fireworks display at the Concourse Corporate Center lawn. The band, Shiloh, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. Residents are encouraged to pack a snack, bring a blanket, and enjoy an evening under the stars as fireworks illuminate the sky above the iconic King and Queen buildings. Water stations will be located throughout the Concourse lawn. Pets, tents, outdoor cooking and personal-use sparklers will not be permitted.

The Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration is sponsored in part by Regent Partners (Concourse Corporate Center).

SSPD OFFERS HOUSE CHECK PROGRAM

Summertime is a popular season for family vacations, and the Sandy Springs Police Department wants to help make sure your home is watched while you're out of town. In partnership with the COPS - Citizens On Patrol initiative, trained volunteers will perform periodic checks to ensure that nothing appears out of the ordinary. To register for this service visit the SSPD's website's form page and click on the Out of Town House Check form.

Savor Sandy Springs

We all know that Sandy Springs is a great place to live, but it's also a great place to eat. The City is home to many local restaurants. Want to try something new? Check out the Savor Sandy Springs Facebook page. It's a cooperative effort between the restaurant community, Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber, and Hospitality and Tourism. "Like" the Savor Sandy Springs page and check back often for information on new restaurants, specials, and ideas on what's for breakfast, lunch or dinner - Bon Appetit!

MAYOR PAUL WELCOMES ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS TO SANDY SPRINGS

Mayor Rusty Paul helped cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Joint - The Chiropractic Place on May 8. Located at 6623 Abernathy Road in the Abernathy Square Shopping Center, Dr. Erika Henry, DC is the chiropractor on staff.

SANDY SPRINGS EXTENDS ITS SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH DELEGATION FROM CHINA

The City recently hosted a visiting delegation from Friendship City Taicang, China that is eager to look at business opportunities between the U.S. and China. The delegation of seven was led by Taicang Vice Mayor Lu Yan.

A special thank you to Auto Trader, who hosted lunch and tour of their facilities. The group also visited North Springs Charter High School as the two groups are working towards a student exchange program.

REMINDER: KEEP CELL PHONE E-911 TAXES LOCAL!

Anyone who has ever dialed 9-1-1 knows firsthand that a minute can feel like an hour when you're waiting for help. ChatComm, the City of Sandy Springs emergency response call center, takes pride in its reputation for being responsive, efficient and courteous and knows just how important it is to Sandy Springs residents and visitors; but did you know how important you are to ChatComm? Each month on your landline,cell or VoIP phone bill there's a tax that supports your community's emergency services. Please make sure that your phone bill reflects Sandy Springs and that those valuable dollars stay here to help fund Chatcomm. Contact your service provider to update your status.

SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN

The Sandy Springs Police Department wants to help families keep their children safe and is sponsoring its Child Safety Class for children ages 8-12, including parent/guardian participation. The child safety classes cover a variety of topics including bullying and child abduction prevention. The next class is on Thursday, June 12 at The Davis Academy, 8105 Roberts Drive from 6-8 p.m. There is no fee to attend.

FIREARM SAFETY CLASSES

The Sandy Springs Police Department sponsors monthly classes for Women's Self-Defense and Firearm Safety. The next Firearm Safety class is Wednesday June 18. The three hour class runs from 6-9 p.m. and is held at the Sandy Springs Gun Range. The class teaches basic shooting skills, storage,cleaning, liability, and gun nomenclature. Participants may bring their own pistol, ammo, and targets or can rent or buy them from the range. This class is open to residents and those who work in Sandy Springs. For more information, contact Sergeant Ron Momon Sandy Springs Police Crime Prevention Unit at 770-551-6947 or rmomon@sandyspringsga.gov

MOUNT PARAN SIDEWALK

Construction is getting underway to build a sidewalk on Mt. Paran Road. The new sidewalk will tie into existing sidewalk on the south side of Mt. Paran from Hemsely Drive to Roswell Road. Single lane closures are possible during the construction hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

IVY COVERED CHARM OR
IVY COVERED HARM?

Once a popular garden plant, English Ivy (Hedera helix) is an exotic invasive plant. Ivy is a useful and attractive groundcover when managed appropriately, but once it starts to climb trees it can cause rotting, splitting and potentially kill the tree. Since property owners are responsible for the health and maintenance of their trees, here's a couple of things we'd like you to know:

Protect a tree by cutting the Ivy at the base of the tree and removing a collar of about 36" width around the base of the trunk. Maintain the open collar to prevent its return.
Do not try to remove the ivy from the tree trunk which can damage the bark - when left in place it will die back and shed naturally.
Use a glyphosate-based herbicide to control re-growth.
Carefully dispose of the debris to prevent re-sprouting.Do not toss ivy onto the ground in the woods, on your compost pile, or in your garden as it may continue to grow and spread!
Wear protective gear,

CITY CENTER FIELD AVAILABLE FOR USE

The City recently added a lawn at the future City Center site to help with erosion control until construction begins on the civic building. The lawn is open to the community for lazy park activities like picnics, Frisbee toss, or enjoying a good read.

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.

BENEFIT FASHION SHOW JUNE 10

The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Network presents its second annual
Day Into Night: A Fashion Show and Networking Fundraiser for The Drake Closet, a boutique benefiting the The Drake House.

Location:

ACT3 Productions
6285 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Date/Time:

Tuesday, June 10- 5:30PM - 8:00PM

Admission Fee:

$15.00 - Members
$20.00 - Non Members

Appetizers will be served, and there will be a cash wine bar.

HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Starting with the weekly Farmer's Market, this month's children's gardening program, "Little Diggers," Yacht Rock Review perform at Concerts by The Springs and Melon and the Mayhem at Rhythm and Brews!

Little Diggers
Saturday June 7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market.
Yum..pizza! So many delicious ingredients go into making a pizza, basil, tomatoes, and oregano are just some that YOU can plant and grow at home. Join us at the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market to meet farmers who grow the food we eat and then make your own pizza garden to take home to water, care for and enjoy!

Concerts by the Springs
Sunday June 8 - Yacht Rock Review
Heritage Green,on The Sandy Springs Society Shows are from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and are FREE to the public.

Rhythm and Brews

The open-air concerts are held through August on the last Thursday of each month at The Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn.Thursday, June 26 - Nashville-based indie pop band Melon and The Mayhem.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the concerts 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 21 and up, $2 for ages 13-20, free for ages 12 and under.

Blankets, picnics and coolers are welcomed. Pets and smoking are not allowed. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots.

Blue and Gray Saturdays - Civil War Family Days
HSS commemorates the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War with museum exhibits, lecture series and hands-on family programming on the last Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June 28 - Life in the Confederate Army

For more information contact Heritage Sandy Springs.

Don't Forget: The Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market will run every Saturday, April-November from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.