Citizens to Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales Legislation

Don’t like the fact that you can’t buy alcohol on Sundays? Well, as a Sandy Springs resident, you are going to get a chance to vote on changing the law. On August 16th, the Sandy Springs City Council voted 6-0 to put the question of whether to allow package alcohol sales in Sandy Springs on Sundays on the Nov. 8 ballot. However, the council has the option to back out if the cost of putting it on the ballot is too high.

If the question remains on the ballot, and is passed, then the new law would take effect January 1, 2012. It would allow retailers to sell alcohol between 12:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Sundays.

The Sunday alcohol sales has been a debate in Georgia for years, and allowing Sunday sales in a metro Atlanta city would be a tremendous change. What do you think about the bill? What are some reasons to continue forbidding the sell of alcohol on Sundays? What are some reasons to change it?

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New Buyer Incentives at Serrano Condominiums

Atlanta’s #1 selling condo community is located right here in Sandy Springs, but time is running out to claim one of these homes as only 20 remain. To help get these final units moving, Serrano is offering home buyers up to $10,000 in buyer incentives plus 3% closing costs.

First-time home buyers and anyone else who has a desire to live at Serrano need to take action immediately. The few remaining luxury condos will not be available long, as the community has a proven history of successful sales. And, it’s easy to see why. The homes are incredibly priced from the low $100′s, and include features like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, molding, balconies and more. In addition, the community itself has a lot to offer homeowners with a beautiful courtyard that has a pool, gas grill, & fireplace. There is also a clubroom with catering kitchen, outdoor living room with television, fitness center with sauna, movie room, controlled access parking with private resident floor access. This great location also offers street-level retail.

Now is definitely the time to act. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Serrano condos or any of the surrounding Sandy Springs neighborhoods.

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SSFD Raising Money for Muscular Dystrophy

September 1, 2011
10:00 am	to	4:00 pm
September 2, 2011
10:00 am	to	4:00 pm
September 3, 2011
10:00 am	to	4:00 pm

The Sandy Springs Fire Department is hitting the streets to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (mda.org). Fire Department personnel will be holding a boot drive outside a number of Sandy Springs retailers from September 1-3. If you are out shopping in Sandy Springs this week, why not stop by, meet some of our firemen and put a dollar or two in their boot?

Fundrasing will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Kroger – 2090 Dunwoody Club
• Kroger – 8331 Roswell Road
• Lowe’s – 5925 Roswell Road
• Kroger – 227 Sandy Springs Place
• Kroger – 4920 Roswell Road

Thanks for your help and support!

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Sandy Springs Welcomes a New Director of Communications

The City of Sandy Springs and The Collaborative, the City’s Communications services provider, are pleased to announce the hiring of Sharon Kraun, effective August 30th, as the new Director of Communications. Ms. Kraun will direct the full range of the City’s external and internal communications activities involving City departments, residents, businesses and others involved in the life of the City.

Ms. Kraun comes to the City with more than 25 years of experience as a communications professional. Her background includes eight years in the news media, including metro Atlanta outlets WGST Radio, WXIA TV and WSB TV. She spent 10 years as Marketing & Promotions Director for Eason Publications, publisher of Creative Loafing newspapers, before entering the public relations agency environment. In that setting, Ms. Kraun fulfilled the communications objectives of a number of brands, including Starbucks, Macy’s, Radiant Systems, and Jekyll Island.

Ms. Kraun holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Alabama. She is a native of Atlanta, and currently resides in Sandy Springs.

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Annual Sandy Springs Festival on September 17 and 18

September 17, 2011
9:00 am	to	7:00 pm
September 18, 2011
11:00 am	to	5:00 pm

It’s less than one month until the annual Sandy Springs Festival! Now in its 26th year, the Festival has grown from a small picnic to a major event drawing over 20,000 attendees and was voted “Best Festival” on Access Atlanta’s “Best of the Big A.” The Sandy Springs Festival is the primary fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization dedicated to building community through preserving and promoting the historic and cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Features of the Festival include the Doug Kessler Lightning 5K/10K race, a juried Artist’s Market, Business and Civic Expo, a Children’s Park, Collector’s Car Show, Kiwanis Pet Parade, Heritage Crafters, Live Entertainment, Food Court, Whole Foods Heritage Homegrown Market, Saint Joseph’s Hospital Health & Wellness Area, and more.

Runners will want to go ahead and register now for the 5K or 10K in order to save some money. The 10K and 5K entry fee is $20 if received by Thursday September 1st; then the price increases to $25 if received by Thursday September 15th, and $30 if received after the 15th or Race Day.

As for the pet parade, you can register in advance or on Saturday, September 17th before the parade begins. Awards will be given in the following categories: Most Unusual, Most Colorful, Best Dressed Owner & Pet, Best Large Pet, Best Small Pet and Best Pet of Show. This is the perfect opportunity for all of the proud pet owners to show off your canines and get some well-deserved recognition. Read more

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Spalding Drive Bridge Repair to be Completed Mid September

Since Spalding Drive is a major east-west thoroughfare through the “panhandle” area of Sandy Springs, the City determined that it was appropriate to enter into an abbreviated contracting process to repair and reopen Spalding Drive as quickly as possible. Focusing on a firm’s experience with bridge repair or construction, availability for an immediate start and price, the City sought bids from four companies and awarded a contract to Engineered Restorations, with a not to exceed bid price of $83,000, $7,000 less than the next lowest bidder. Engineered Restorations began work on Friday, August 19 and estimates that the repairs will be completed no later than September 16, weather permitting.

 

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Sandy Springs Installing Solar Powered Speed Radar Signs

Speeders Beware! The City of Sandy Springs is cracking down on violators in school zones, and is doing so in an eco-friendly manner. They have begun installing solar powered speed radar signs in school zones and other locations identified as critical to the safety of residents and students. The scope of work includes installing 21 solar powered speed radar signs, to be completed by mid-August.

Improving safety and pedestrian access to local schools is an ongoing priority for the City of Sandy Springs. Since incorporation, the City has constructed over five miles of sidewalks within a half mile radius of local public schools. Sandy Springs has also installed solar flashers at school crossing zones. Read more

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Leadership Sandy Springs Presents Movies By Moonlight

September 9, 2011
6:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
September 23, 2011
6:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
October 14, 2011
6:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Throughout the summer, you’ve probably noticed many cities hosting free outdoor movies. While these events are a fun and cheap way to entertain the family, hosting them during the summer months means unbearable heat, even after the sun sets. Luckily, Sandy Springs has an outdoor movie series hosted by Leadership Sandy Springs that takes place in the fall, offering a much more tolerable climate.

Held on selected Friday evenings this fall, the 7th Annual Movies by Moonlight features three movies shown under the stars on a 45-foot screen. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., and the movies start at dusk. Admission and parking are free.

The movies are shown on the terraced lawn at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Activity Center, located at the intersection of Mount Vernon Highway and Sandy Springs Circle, 86 Mount Vernon Hwy. Attendees should enter from Sandy Springs Circle.

The 2011 dates and movies include:

• Sept. 9: RIO
• Sept. 23: Soul Surfer
• Oct. 14: Secretariat

Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy pre-movie activities for the children and entertainment including public safety presentations. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Pizza, popcorn, ice cream, snacks and drinks will be for sale onsite. Pets and alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

In case of uncertain weather on the day of the movie, please call 404-256-9091 for an update. Information will be posted on the Leadership Sandy Springs website around 6:00 pm that day.

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Newell Rubbermaid Donates $3,000 to Sandy Springs

City of Sandy Springs first responders and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members will be cooler thanks to a donation from global consumer product company Newell Rubbermaid, marketer of widely recognized brands including Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Paper Mate® and Irwin®, The Fortune 500 corporation headquartered in Sandy Springs is donating a Porter Cooler fan that will help keep first responders and CERT members cool during an emergency. The value of the donation is $3,000.

“Newell Rubbermaid and our employees are proud to support the City through the donation of much needed equipment and supplies, as well as our time,” said Calvin Lower, Senior Manager, Property & Construction at Newell Rubbermaid. “Understanding the importance of being engaged and active in our community, eight employees from our Facilities team recently completed the CERT training program to ensure we are prepared to assist in the event of an emergency in our area.” Read more

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New Heroes Exhibit at Heritage Sandy Springs Opening August 10

August 10, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 13, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 17, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 20, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 24, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 27, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 30, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
September 3, 2011
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Opening to the public on August 10, 2011 “Heroes of Sandy Springs,” is a new exhibit in the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum that draws on historical photographs, archives, artifacts, and film clips to tell the story of policing and fire fighting in Sandy Springs. Located in the Williams-Payne House at Heritage Green, the exhibit will be on display through February 15, 2012.

The exhibit actively engages visitors in learning about the long, but little known tradition of policing and fire fighting in Sandy Springs by examining the roots of policing and fire/rescue as the Sandy Springs community developed and grew in population and ethnic diversity.

Heroes of Sandy Springs will be located in the changing exhibit galleries of the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Each room will feature interpretive panels containing historic photographs and narratives and cases will display artifacts including badges, patches, equipment and other significant items. Visitors will be inspired by the stories of all volunteer groups that worked tirelessly to protect our community, and how the small volunteer forces became the world-class, professional departments that Sandy Springs has today.

Museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. Museum admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, $1 for senior citizens 65 and older and free for Heritages Sandy Springs members and children ages 5 and under. The gift shop is open to the public free of charge. The Museum is located at 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots.

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