Third Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash
July 31, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Events, Parks & Recreation
| July 31, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
With temperature expected to hover near the century mark today, the third annual Summer Splash in Sandy Springs offers a day of cool relief.
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Sandy Springs will be the fun and cool spot to hang out today. Paddle and drift past the river`s natural grandeur; witness a great blue heron in flight or the riffles of a river otter swimming. After completing the float enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun for the entire family at the Powers Island festivities.
Follow the signs to park your vehicle at MEAG Power, 1470 Riveredge Parkway NW located near Powers Island and catch the free shuttle to Morgan Falls Dam to begin your river journey. The first shuttle will leave MEAG Power at 9:00 a.m. Plan on your river journey taking approximately 3 hours, depending on the rivers current and how much time is actually spent paddling! 
Upon arrival at Powers Island enjoy the festivities and then catch the shuttle to your vehicle at MEAG Power. The last shuttle to MEAG Power will leave Powers Island at 4 p.m.
Bring your own boat, or rent a kayak, canoe or raft from one of the parks authorized outfitters. They will provide you with a boat, paddles, and U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). Make your boat reservations early!
NOTE: Boaters with their own boats please drop off your boat, equipment, and passengers at Morgan Falls Dam first, park at MEAG Power and catch the shuttle.
There is no parking at Morgan Falls Dam!
The last shuttle to leave RiverEdge Center is at noon; after that the only shuttle will be from Powers Island to MEAG Power.
And one last reminder, don’t forget the sunscreen!
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Sandy Springs teams up with Target for the 27th annual National Night Out
July 31, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Events, Government, Parks & Recreation
| August 3, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
The City of Sandy Springs and Target have teamed up for the 27th Annual National Night Out (NNO) in an effort to create a safer and healthier community. A children’s (ages 14 and younger) celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hammond Park, 705 Hammond Drive.
The event will include car safety seat checks; information on how to sign up for or start a Neighborhood Watch program; the Fire Safety House, which provides a hands-on learning environment; fire trucks and police cars; meeting police officers and firefighters; and information on how to be safe in an emergency.
The nationwide event involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from more than 11,000 communities in all 50 states. Target gives away 5 percent of its income to communities every week, which is more than $3 million per week. This year’s local sponsors include: Publix, FastSigns, Pig-n-Chick and Kroger.
If you would like more information on the City of Sandy Springs or this event, call the Citizen Response Center at 770-730-5600
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Overlook Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
July 15, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Events, Parks & Recreation
| July 28, 2010 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Overlook Park
The City of Sandy Springs will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest park addition – Overlook Park
The event will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the park, located at 200 Morgan Falls Road. Parking is at North Springs United Methodist Church, on the corner of Roswell Road and Morgan Falls Road. A shuttle will be provided.
There will be no on-site parking.
Join Mayor Eva Galambos, councilmembers and other dignitaries for hot dogs, soft drinks, games, prizes and other giveaways in celebration of the City’s fifth birthday.
Overlook Park at Morgan Falls is a 33.7-acre riverside park that features a boat dock, playground and historic chimney. The park offers spectacular views of the Chattahoochee River from the bluff.
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2010 Hospitality Highway Century
July 10, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Events, Parks & Recreation
| July 11, 2010 | ||
| 5:30 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| 5:30 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Don’t miss out. Be a part of history as GA 400 is temporarily closed for the inaugural Hospitality Highway Century to benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation!
The ride starts at exit 7 of Georgia Route 400, and will wind through Sandy Springs, Milton, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and other scenic areas of North Fulton.
There are 8-mile, 25-mile, 63-mile, and 100-mile options. Registration is $40 ($45 if received after July 4th, including day of event) and includes a t-shirt, food, water and full mechanical support along the route. The ride is open to anyone 14-years of age or older.
The start/ finish point is located in the former Home Depot parking lot, next to the Publix, in the Kings Market shopping center, in Roswell. The exact address is:
1425 Market Blvd
Roswell, GA 30076
- Registration for all riders will open at 5:30 a.m.
- Anyone who arrives after 6:00 a.m. will not be allowed to ride on Ga. 400.
- Exiting the start point and entering Ga. 400:
- Take a right onto Market Blvd.
- Turn left onto Holcomb Bride Rd.
- Turn left onto Ga. 400 South
- All persons involved with the ride – cyclists, fans, volunteers, staff, etc. – should only park their vehicles in the former Home Depot parking lot, NOT in front of Publix. Additional parking will also be available in the former Comp. USA parking lot, located off of Market Blvd., in the same shopping center.
All proceeds benefit The Georgia Transplant Foundation.
Click here to register now.
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Sandy Springs Homebuyers – Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended
July 3, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Uncategorized
Sandy Springs home buyers, you may yet get that homebuyer tax credit after all. This week, the Senate passed a bill to extend the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit until September 30th. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign the bill. The bill was overwhelmingly approved by the House on Tuesday. The deadline had been June 30th to close on the property.
After a close brush with the deadline, Congress passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed. The legislation is designed to create a seamless extension and the new closing deadline for eligible transactions is now September 30, 2010. There will be no gap between June 30th and the date the President signs the bill into law.
Before you get too excited, the bill doesn’t help anyone currently shopping for a home. Buyers must have signed a contract by April 30th to qualify for the tax break. At issue is when the deal must be finalized.
Repeat home buyers also have until September 30th to close on new homes and receive a tax credit of up to $6,500.
Congress has been trying to pass the extension for the last month, but it got caught up in the usual Washington politics. The extension is estimated to raise the deficit by $9 million.
An estimated 200,000 people have missed out on the tax credit because they wouldn’t have been able to close by the end of business Wednesday. Many are trying to take advantage of short sales, which are complicated deals to complete.
Contact us for all of your Sandy Springs real estate needs. We are local market experts and continue to find great deals for our clients.
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Concerts by the Springs: Fourth of July Concert
July 1, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Events
| July 4, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Sandy Springs will be hosting a free, summer concert featuring concert band and ensemble music on July 4th, 2010.
Originally formed in 1958, Atlanta Concert Band is a non-profit band that has performed at hundreds of locations in and around the City of Atlanta, throughout the state of Georgia, and at several locations across the Southeast. In addition to public performances, the band’s mission focuses on introducing children to classical music in a fun atmosphere and providing individual musicians in the community an outlet to maintain and improve their musical skills and talent. 
The performance will be from 7-8:30 p.m. and will be located at Heritage Green, on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, located at 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
For additional information you can call 404-851-9111 or email cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org.
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Sandy Springs Business After Hours
June 30, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Business, Events
| July 8, 2010 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber’s Business After Hours
The July Business After Hours will be held at Horizon Health Care Group which is located at 5942 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs on Thursday, July 8, 2010, 5:30 – 7pm.
Business After Hours are generally held on the first Thursday of every month at a different chamber member restaurant/bar. Business After Hours are free for chamber members and their guests.
Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere.
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Sandy Springs Farmers Market
April 6, 2010 by aaronhofmann
Filed under Business, Events
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Nothing better than some locally grown produce for your family. Sandy Springs will be kicking on a new farmers market on May 1st.
Connect with local and regional farmers and experience the difference of freshly-picked fruit and vegetables. Sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee while you enjoy a crepe cooked right before your eyes, or an artisan pizza incorporating local ingredients is prepared for you. Sit for a while and learn from a master-chef while they demonstrate their cooking techniques, and then sample what has been prepared.
Locally grown produce, along with homemade jams, breads and other foods will be available at the market.
The market will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 every Saturday at 235 Sandy Springs Circle NW, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328, which is the parking lot of the former Target shopping center at Sandy Springs Circle and Johnson Ferry Road.
In addition to fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers, the Market will offer an assortment of other local and seasonal products, such as:
- Honey, jams, jellies, pesto, granola, salsa and other specialty foods
- Local Dairy Products, including specialty cheeses, milk and eggs
- Regionally raised grass-fed beef, pork or poultry
- Fresh Baked Breads
- Artisan Products
But remember to come early as the best produce goes quickly.
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