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Help Plan the City's Newest Park |
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The City will host a public meeting regarding the Old Riverside Drive Park Master Plan on Monday, June 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will provide the community with the opportunity to learn more about the planning process and provide input on park design and amenities.
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The City will host a public meeting regarding the Next Ten update on Thursday, June 9 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at City Hall. The community is invited to review the draft recommendations for the Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update. This is a 5-year update to the 2017 Next Ten Comprehensive Plan and will highlight the accomplishments over the past five years. For more information visit: spr.gs/thenext10
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Help Us Plan a Safer Roswell Road |
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The City will host a second community meeting as it continues the process of identifying improvements to enhance the long-term safety of Roswell Road. The Roswell Road Access Management Plan meeting is scheduled for June 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. at City Hall. The plan builds upon the Next Ten Comprehensive Plan and Roswell Road Small Area Plan, which established a vision for Roswell Road as a “boulevard” with safer access for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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Last month, the City hosted a community meeting regarding the City Springs Master Plan update. During the meeting input was collected on the future of the City Springs district. You can still share your ideas with us through June 3. There will also be another opportunity to share input at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market on Saturday, June 25. Learn more about the project and provide input at http://spr.gs/citysprings.
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Saturday Mornings are Fresh and Flavorful at the Farmers Market |
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Add the Farmers Market to your weekend routine Saturday mornings at the City Green at City Springs. Market hours are from 8:30 a.m. until noon (rain or shine). On Saturday, June 5, be sure to stop by the Council's booth to meet members of the Sandy Springs City Council. Learn more at the Farmers Market's page on the City Springs website. |
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The Free Concert Series Continues |
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The City’s popular free concert series, Concerts by the Springs and City Green Live, are back this month featuring a lineup of nationally known acts, local and regional performers, and spot-on tribute bands. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and a small snack table. Lawn seating for both concert series is free to the public. Click here to learn about purchasing reserved table seating. Food and drink are also available for sale, and only alcohol purchased onsite will be allowed. Visit the citysprings.com website for more information and the full lineup.
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Concerts by the Springs: Departure
Sunday, June 5 at 5 p.m. at the Heritage Amphitheatre
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Departure replicates the look, sound, and feel of the original 80's rock supergroup, Journey. |
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City Green Live: Stooges Brass Band
Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m. on the City Green
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The Stooges Brass Band has earned their rank as one of the elite brass bands in New Orleans. The band consistently provides a welcome blast of true New Orleans spirit engaging audiences with their innovative blend of traditional New Orleans brass sounds, contemporary jazz and hip-hop beats. |
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City Green Live: Maggie Rose
Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. on the City Green
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Maggie Rose, a Nashville-based American Rock & Soul singer/songwriter, is an artist fully coming into her own. "I've worked in this industry for over a decade, and I feel like I've finally carved out a lane that's genre-bending and all my own." |
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The Sandy Springs Conservancy's Next Trail Blazers Walk Explores The Abernathy Greenway!
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Register now for the next Trail Blazers walk at the Abernathy Greenway in Sandy Springs on Saturday, June 4 at 8:30 a.m. Join the walk with guide Linda Bain, former Sandy Springs Conservancy director and founding board member. Take an interesting walk through the Greenway, Playable Art Park and Sculpture Garden, and learn about the park's history. Walks are limited to 25 participants and registration is required.
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The 10th Annual Rockin' the Runway Fashion Show,
Presented by UPS on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Byers Theatre
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Join us for Rockin' the Runway, a fashion show to benefit The Drake House. Included in the cost of each ticket is a wide assortment of small bites provided by Sandy Springs' best restaurants as well as one drink ticket. All proceeds support The Drake House, a local nonprofit that provides a lifeline of supportive housing and enrichment programs for mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness in North Metro Atlanta.
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CAC Career Center Workshops
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Looking for a job, or trying to find a better one? Join CAC’s Career Center, in partnership with Goodwill of North Georgia, for three workshops that will add to your job search toolbox. Learn tips and tricks to make yourself a prime candidate for a higher-paying job and start making moves! These workshops are free and open to all Sandy Springs and Dunwoody residents.
- Thursday, June 20: Resume Workshop
- Wednesday, July 13: Mastering the Interview
- Wednesday, Sept. 14: Building Your Personal Brand
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Conducting City Business
Permitting and Revenue The City’s Revenue and Permits Office is located in the lobby of City Hall. The operating hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Revenue and Permits desks operate on an appointment system. You can check availability and schedule an appointment by visiting spr.gs/chq. If you arrive without an appointment, you can visit spr.gs/chq to schedule the next available appointment.
Municipal Court conducts in-person court hearings and provides virtual court upon request. If you are interested in handling your case virtually, please email the court at municipalcourts@sandyspringsga.gov or call 770-206-2075.
In keeping with current CDC guidance, visitors who are fully vaccinated, have not been exposed to a known positive case, and are not having symptoms are not required to wear masks inside City facilities. If you are not vaccinated or have a compromised immune system, masks are encouraged, but not required.
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Information about COVID-19 is evolving, and we are doing our best to keep you informed. COVID-19 updates can be found on the City’s website at spr.gs/covid.
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June 7 at 6 p.m. – City Council Meeting (Studio Theatre)
- Including FY2023 Budget Public Hearing 1
June 8 at 6 p.m. – Board of Appeals Meeting (Studio Theatre)
June 14 at 6 p.m.– Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Meeting (Barfield Conference Rm)
June 21 at 6 p.m. – City Council Meeting (Studio Theatre)
- Including FY2023 Budget Public Hearing 2
June 22 at 6 p.m. – Planning Commission (Studio Theatre)
Each of the above listed meetings will also be livestreamed on the City's website.
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Headliners Scheduled
to Close Out the 21-22 Season!
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Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone currently performs more than 200 concerts per year. He consistently plays to sold-out venues and his admirers span the generations. Today’s teen girls scream just as passionately as their mothers did back in 1965, prompting VH1 to select Noone as their viewer’s choice for the “Sexiest Artist of the Year.”
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Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds.
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Family Four-Pack: Enjoy a Discount at the Box Office |
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The more the merrier with a family four-pack! Treat your family, or friends who feel like family, to a night out! Use code “FAMILY4” when purchasing four or more tickets and get an additional 15% off of your order. Best of all, the offer is good on any event through the end of the season!
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Have an Aspiring Actor in Your Family?
Check Out our Annual Theatre Camp!
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NextGen Broadway is a musical theatre camp for the next generation of artists and audiences. There are two sessions available based on age group. The camp will end with a final performance held in the Studio Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center!
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Challenge Island's Family Fun Night
Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m. at Hammond Park
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Are you ready for some summer fun?! Challenge Island shares the excitement of a theme park and teaches participants how to build a roller coaster! Families will take a trip to their favorite theme park to design and engineer their very own roller coaster with exciting loops, turns, and drops! Explore potential and kinetic energy together and enjoy some wild rides and ride into summer.
select Special Interest & Outdoors; STEAM Family Night
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Free Fitness Series Beginning June 7 |
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Get your day started off the right way with a group-led workout on the City Green. Beginning June 7 and running every Tuesday morning through November 15, head to the City Green for an early morning group-led workout. The hour-long workout will begin at 6 a.m. Activities include: bodyweight exercises, agility ladders, running, weighted medicine balls, and sandbag workouts all designed to help keep you in shape! Register here.
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Sandy Springs is Home to Happy Campers |
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From sports to STEAM, we've got it all in our summer camps. This summer's camp lineup offers something for everyone. Here's a look at some of the activities: All Star Summer Camp, Super Summer Sports Camp, Soccer, Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Tennis, STEAM, Summer Hangout for middle-schoolers, and so much more.
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Challenge Island – Play the games, face the trials, meet the challenge of the magic isles! Choose from these exciting summer camp themes: Steam Tank Entrepreneur, Slimetopia Camp, MINE island, Xtreme STEAM, STEAM-Warts, World Cruise, and Shark Camp.
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This summer's camp lineup offers something for everyone. Here's a look at some of the activities: All Star Summer Camp, Super Summer Sports Camp, Soccer, Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Tennis, STEAM, Summer Hangout for middle-schoolers, and so much more.
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Feeling creative?
It's time to discover a new hobby!
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Paint Like Bob Ross at Hammond Park Community Building |
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Complete an oil painting in just one class, even if you’ve never painted before! That’s the magic of the techniques used by Bob Ross in his popular TV series, the Joy of Painting®. Bob Ross Certified Instructor Jeremy Rogers will walk you through
step-by-step instructions on how to paint a beautiful Ross landscape, complete with “happy trees!” Students are required to bring a roll of paper towels to clean brushes between colors. Please note: space is limited, and some classes only have waitlist availability. Please see the registration page for full details.
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Crochet Buddies Will Meet Wednesday, June 1 at 6 p.m.
at Lost Corner Preserve
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Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Crochet Buddies is an inclusive community for people of all ages, abilities, and skill sets to come together and share our common thread of passion for crochet. Join our Facebook group, Sandy Springs Crochet Buddies, to follow along the different topics and for helpful tips.
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Photography Club Will Meet Tuesday, June 7, at 6 p.m.
at Lost Corner Preserve
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Whether you are looking to improve your photography or simply want to begin using more than your camera’s automatic setting, join like-minded individuals at the Sandy Springs Photography Club. The club typically meets the first Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. in the Cottage at Lost Corner Preserve. The Photography Club is free and open to individuals age 14 and older. Learn more on the club's Facebook page.
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Dunwoody Club Sidewalk Project Nears Completion |
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Contractors are wrapping up the Dunwoody Club Drive Sidewalk project. A pedestrian crossing system with push-button activation was added for a safer crossing. Street restoration and roadway striping have been completed and riprap was installed to prevent erosion. Crews are actively cleaning the worksite and laying down fresh sod. Construction is scheduled to be finished within the next couple of weeks, weather permitting. This project is being funded by TSPLOST. |
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Here is a list of the June 2022 Meetings and the cases that will be presented. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Zoning Cases Map and the Event Calendar.
As of May 1, 2021, City Council and all Boards and Commissions have been meeting in person, with meetings continuing to be livestreamed through Zoom.
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City Council – June 7 at 6 p.m.
Sandy Springs City Hall, Studio Theatre,
1 Galambos Way
Board of Appeals – June 8 at 6 p.m.
Sandy Springs City Hall, Studio Theatre, 1 Galambos Way
• V22-0006, 80 Idlewood Court – Request for variances from Sections 2.3.2 to encroach into the 60 foot primary street setback up to 30 feet in order to build a home; this case was deferred at the May meeting.
• V22-0013, 6575 Roswell Road – Request for a variance from Sec. 8.2.7. to remove all buffer requirements along the Southern and Eastern boundaries of the property where abutting TR-3 property.
• V22-0016, 6825 Heathfield Drive – Request for variances from Sec. 2.3.2. and Sec. 6.5.2.B.1 and Sec. 6.5.2.B.2 to allow for encroachment of an attached garage into the side street setback an additional 4’ 4 and ¼”, and to be located closer than 5’ from the front wall plane of the house by approximately 5”.
City Council – June 21 at 6 p.m.
Sandy Springs City Hall, Studio Theatre,
1 Galambos Way
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U21-0005, 5180 Roswell Road (CMCH School) – Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a currently operating religious private school use in an existing building.
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Planning Commission – June 22 at 6 p.m.
Sandy Springs City Hall, Studio Theatre, 1 Galambos Way
- Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update
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RZ22-0002, 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road – Request for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from Residential Estate – 1 acre minimum lot size (RE-1) to Residential Townhouse – 3 story maximum (RT-3).
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TA22-0001, Development Code General Fixes and Updates - An Ordinance to amend the following City Code of Ordinances Chapter and Development Code Divisions:
- Chapter 105 Buildings and Building Regulations
- Div. 1.2 Districts
- Div. 4.4. Commercial Mixed Use (CX-)
- Div. 11.5. Permit Review
- Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update - Public Open House, City Hall Studio Theater - June 9 at 6 p.m.
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Virtual Engagement open until June 24 at spr.gs/nexttensurvey
City Springs Master Plan Update
- Public Engagement
- Farmers Market at City Springs, June 25, 9 a.m. to Noon
June Community Meetings I
No Community Meetings I scheduled at this time.
June Community Meetings II
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RZ22-0003, 1015 & 1025 Pitts Road | Wednesday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at City Hall – Request for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from Residential Detached – 18 square feet minimum lot size (RD-18) to Residential Townhouse – 3 stories maximum (RT-3).
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If you have questions related to these meetings, contact us by emailing PZ@SandySpringsga.gov or by phone at 770-730-5600.
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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.
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