New Midrise Condos in Sandy Springs

There’s a new midrise building of condominiums at Highlands of Sandy Springs. To celebrate, the builders are offering buyers incentives throughout the end of the year including a free refrigerator, blinds and washer and dryer on all contracts written by Dec. 31.

Located on Roswell Road, Highlands of Sandy Springs boasts six different condominium home designs. Featuring one and two bedroom homes priced from $116,900, condominiums are move-in ready and offer upscale interiors with up to approximately 1,300 square feet, hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, beautiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tiled baths, private patios, spacious living rooms, separate dining rooms, walk-in closets, extensive trim, crown molding and walk-in closets. Buyers must purchase a move-in ready condominium to take advantage of the incentives at Highlands of Sandy Springs. Read more

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Public Meeting for the Northridge/GA 400 Project

December 5, 2011
6:00 pm	to	8:00 pm

On December 5, 2011, the Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a public information open house concerning the proposed road improvements at SR 400/US 19 and CR 145/Northridge Road. The hearing will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the City of Sandy Springs City Hall, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Ga 30350.

The proposed project NH000-0056-01(061) consists of 0.4 miles of widening along Northridge Road from Somerset Court to just west of Dunwoody Place. Northridge Road from Roberts Drive to Dunwoody Place will consist of six 11-foot travel lanes. The westbound lanes will consist of one free-flow right lane from the SR 400 northbound exit ramp to Dunwoody Place with a 2-foot separation from one shared through right turn lane, a dedicated through lane and a dedicated left turn lane. The eastbound lanes will consist of dual left turn lanes from Northridge Road to the SR 400 entrance ramp and a shared through right turn lane to Roberts Drive. Read more

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Sandy Springs Black Friday

Well, we survived Thanksgiving, so now can we survive Black Friday?

For some savvy shoppers, this is the time of year to assault the stores on what has become known as Black Friday. Now while you may be looking to take advantage of the latest deals, keep in mind that not all deals are found in the stores.

Another option is in the Sandy Springs real estate market. Home prices have been reduced and interest rates are phenomenal.

These kind of deals are going to be hard to beat in the stores or even online. To make your Black Friday shopping spree, easier, we’ve compiled up-to-date lists of Sandy Springs short sales as well as foreclosures in Sandy Springs.

• Sandy Springs Short Sales
• Sandy Springs Foreclosures

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the Sandy Springs Black Friday deals in the real estate market, be sure to contact us for your free buyer consultation.

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Sandy Springs Sparkle: First Annual Holiday Decorating Competition

Sandy Springs business owners are being encouraged to display their seasonal spirit for the city’s first annual holiday decorating competition. The contest is a joint collaboration between Art Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce, Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism, the Sandy Springs Design Center and the City of Sandy Springs.

The competition is open to all businesses within city limits of Sandy Springs. Businesses must submit a registration form to enter the competition. Participating businesses will be judged on the decorated store fronts which are visible from the street, with décor representing the holiday spirit expressed in an inviting and festive way for all consumers and visitors to the community.

Art Sandy Springs will guide the judging which will take place over a two-day period: Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14. Participating businesses are requested to turn on their lights at 5:30 p.m. on those days and keep them on until midnight. Judging criteria includes:

• Creativity and Originality
• Best Expression of Theme
• Best Use of Lighting
• Best Use of Available Space
• Overall Design Quality and Presentation

The winning storefront will be announced during the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s holiday gathering to be held on December 15 with a $1,000 cash prize provided by the Sandy Springs Design Center.

Competition guidelines and the registration form can be found at www.sandyspringsga.gov/sparkle.

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City to Host Flood Risk Open Houses

December 7, 2011
6:00 pm	to	8:00 pm

New preliminary flood maps, known as Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs), have been released. The maps were developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Emergency Management Agency based on the latest digital mapping technology.

The new flood maps will show (on a property by property basis) the extent to which parcels are currently at risk for flooding, taking into account changes in topography, land use and drainage patterns. If the risk level for a property changes, flood insurance and building requirements change as well.

To learn more about the mapping process, how your flood risk may have changed, and the options available, you are encouraged to attend the Flood Risk Open House meetings hosted by the City of Sandy Springs. Representatives from the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and FEMA will be available at the meeting to help answer questions. Read more

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Sunday Sales Begin This Sunday!

The voters have spoken and have approved Sunday alcohol sales in Sandy Springs. Earlier this year, your City Council took the steps needed to allow Sandy Springs businesses to sell alcohol beginning the first Sunday after ballots were certified.

Certification of the ballots was completed November 15, and businesses in Sandy Springs can begin Sunday alcohol sales this Sunday, November 20, 2011. Alcohol sales are permitted on Sunday between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

As you may have seen in media reports, not all municipalities will begin sales this Sunday. Roswell and Dunwoody are expected to begin sales on Nov. 20. Atlanta, Smyrna and Kennesaw are expected to begin Sunday sales January 1, 2012.

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Thanksgiving Cooking Class for Teens!

November 19, 2011
2:00 pm	to	4:00 pm

Thanksgiving is only one week away and home-cooks everywhere are stressing about preparing a delicious meal. Well, this year you can put that pressure on your teens and spend the day watching football and parades. Simply send them to the Sandy Springs Library on Saturday, November 19 for the Teen Cooking Skills 101: Thanksgiving Edition class. Chef Lynn Ware will show your kids how to be a rockstar in the kitchen and make a Thanksgiving meal you will always remember, for good reasons. The recommended age is middle school and high school, and registration is required.

The class begins at 2:00 p.m. and lasts two hours. The class is open to the public and free to attend. Call 404-303-6130 to make your reservations. The Sandy Springs Library is located at 395 Mt Vernon Highway.

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Second Annual City of Sandy Springs Veterans Day Tribute

November 11, 2011
10:00 am	to	2:00 pm

Officials and dignitaries will commemorate our country’s veterans during the Second Annual City of Sandy Springs Veterans Day Tribute. The event will take place on November 11, 2011, at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Everyone is invited as the City of Sandy Springs honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Military.

Pre-event music featuring the 116th Army Band from the Georgia Army National Guard will precede the official program which begins at 10:00 a.m. The Presentation of Colors by the Marine Corps Color Guard will mark the start the program followed by opening remarks from Sandy Springs Mayor, the Honorable Eva Galambos, Ph.D.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Lieutenant General (Ret) P. “Ron” Helmly, Former Chief of Army Reserve. He will speak on behalf of those who have served our country, and share experiences from his Tours of Duty in Vietnam, Panama and Pakistan. The program also will honor Wounded Warriors, a program to aid and assist soldiers injured in the line of duty. Read more

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Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund Black Tie Charity Ball

November 5, 2011
7:00 pm	to	11:00 pm

The second annual Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund Black Tie Charity Ball is scheduled for November 5, 2011 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Glenridge Hall Estate located at 600 Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs. The event will include gourmet food, cocktails, live entertainment, dancing, a charity auction, and more.

Tickets are $100 each. Payments may be made online or mailed to:

Sandy Springs Benevolent Fund, c/o Sandy Springs Police Department
7840 Roswell Road, Building 301
Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Contacts: Rhonda Sult, SSPBF Chair 980-721-4920 (cell) or Cathy Riehn, SSPBF Board Secretary 770-551-6910

All proceeds benefit the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund: “There is not greater love than to lay down one’s life for others.”

Parking will be available at the parking garage at 20 Glenlake Parkway. Guests will be taken to and from Glenridge Hall by shuttle.

If you purchase tickets online, please bring the credit card you use to purchase the ticket to the event for verification purposes.

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