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Stay Informed Regarding COVID-19
Visit the Center for Disease Control's website for the most current information and health tips to keep yourself and others safe.

To stay up-to-date with the City's response to COVID-19, visit the City's webpage .
City of Sandy Springs Facilities
Closed Until Further Notice
To support mitigation efforts for disease control related to the current COVD-19 pandemic, all City of Sandy Springs facilities are closed to the public until further notice.  While the buildings are closed, city staff will continue operations remotely to provide continued service to the community. 

Many city services, such as filing for most permits and payments can be conducted online:
  • Submit a building permit, view the status of a permit, schedule an inspection, or view the status of a code ordinance violation.
  • Thursday Developer Meetings will continue via online channels.
  • Renew your business license or pay your business occupational tax. 

To report a service need, such as potholes, code violations, traffic issues, etc., you have several options:
  • Call the City’s 24/7/365 Call Center at 770.730.5600
  • Online chat, also 24/7/365
  • Sandy Springs Works app (available in app stores)

The March 17, 2020, meeting of the City Council will be held via live stream.
  • Residents and the media can access the live-stream at spr.gs/stream (link will be live shortly before the meeting begins).  
  • For those who wish to make a public comment, you can do so via an emailed public comment form.
  • Details regarding this meeting can be found here.
Small Business Administration
Announces Disaster Assistance Loans
The SBA has announced the availability of disaster assistance loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19. They also can provide guidance for businesses and employers for how to best respond. For more information, visit the SBA website .
PCID Offers Free Teleworking Resources
The Perimeter Community Improvement District offers free teleworking resources to all members through its Perimeter Connects program. They can provide draft teleworking policies to guide your HR department. For more information, contact [email protected] .

They are also offering a free webinar with teleworking best practices for both managers and employees on Wednesday, March 18 th at 3:00pm. Register here .
Take Steps to Protect Yourself
Clean your hands often
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Take Steps to Protect Others
Stay home if you’re sick
Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Throw used tissues in the trash.
  • Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Wear a facemask if you are sick
  • If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
  • If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
Clean and disinfect
  • Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
  • If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Supporting Our Small Business Community
Staying in? There are a number of food delivery services that can bring meals to you, including Uber Eats, which has waived delivery fees, and Door Dash, which now offers a no-contact delivery.

For many restaurants and retailers, you can purchase gift cards online or over the phone to show your support and plan to use them later.
Stay Involved - North End Redevelopment
The City held the first public meeting for the North End Redevelopment project at City Hall on March 5 th with nearly 200 residents in attendance. The project consultant, TSW Design, led a series of public engagement activities.

Residents can still provide public comment through March 19th.  To do so, go to menti.com and enter the code "23 56 46" to view the presentation from the meeting, with the opportunity to provide input beginning on slide 23.
Please stay tuned for future opportunities for public input throughout the summer and fall 2020. The next public meetings are scheduled for May 2nd at the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers' Market and the Community Assistance Center, and May 9th at the Northridge Shopping Center. You can follow project updates on the City’s website .
United States Census 2020:
What We Can Do Depends On You
Federal funds are distributed to the City based on the number of Sandy Springs residents who complete the Census. These dollars are utilized to improve quality of life by funding and subsidizing critical community programs, infrastructure improvements, and other essential projects. In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond. The census only asks nine questions that are easy to complete. For more information, visit the City's Census 2020 page or the U.S. Census 2020 page .
Business License Renewals
Business Occupational Tax Certificates (business licenses) must be renewed annually, with all business licenses expiring December 31 of each calendar year. As a courtesy, the City offers a 90-day grace period to submit your renewal materials. Businesses failing to have a renewed business license after March 31st are subject to a one-time, 10% penalty fee. You can find more information on the Business Regulations and Licensing page on the  City's website. While City Hall is closed, you can renew your business license or pay your business occupational tax online .
Business RadioX ® Now “On Air”
At The Sandy Springs Innovation Center
The Business RadioX ® Network brings their flagship studio to the Sandy Springs Innovation Center. A station dedicated to helping local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession, Business RadioX ® supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories. To share your story on air, contact Stone Payton .  
Your Economic Development Team
We are here to support you. Please reach out to us with questions or concerns through email or by calling (770) 206-1571.
Andrea Worthy,
Economic Development Director
Caroline Davis,
Economic Development Specialist
This newsletter is prepared by the City of Sandy Springs. You can learn more about the City on our website at  sandyspringsga.gov. You can also telephone our Call Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 770-730-5600.