After nearly 20 years of advocacy, the U.S. Postal Service has confirmed it will update its Address Management System to reflect Sandy Springs as the default mailing name for seven local ZIP codes.
Moody's Ratings has assigned a Aaa rating to Sandy Springs' $48.5 million Revenue Bonds for fire station construction, reflecting the City's strong financial management and healthy reserves.
Sandy Springs has launched the Avive 4 Minute Community Program, equipping CPR-trained volunteers with connected AEDs to deliver lifesaving cardiac arrest response within four minutes of a 911 call.
The City's Digital Innovation Initiative unites technical teams across departments to develop data-driven strategies and solutions that improve services for residents.
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The City opened the first 1.88-mile segment of the Springway Trail, connecting Roswell Road to Morgan Falls Overlook Park and expanding access to the Chattahoochee River.
Read MoreThe City opened its new Police Headquarters and Municipal Court Complex at 620 Morgan Falls Road, expanding space for public safety, court services, and City operations.
Read MoreThe City launched OktoberFEAST at City Springs, featuring live music, Bavarian food, German beer, and polka lessons during a free, family-friendly weekend celebration.
The City opened Sandy Springs Fire Station 5 on July 1, 2024. The new two-story facility serves the Panhandle area and supports fire and emergency response operations
The City hosted a Juneteenth celebration featuring family activities, student art, live performances, and community programming that drew nearly 3,000 attendees.
The Sandy Springs Fire Department earned a Class 1 Public Protection Classification, the highest ISO rating, recognizing the department’s fire protection capabilities.
The City completed a new fleet maintenance center with service bays, fueling, offices, and parking to support vehicle upgrades, retrofitting, and full-service maintenance.
The City began two major Mount Vernon Highway Corridor projects in April 2024. The improvements include two-way traffic, a multi-use sidepath, and the new Spruill Lane connector.
Read MoreThe City opened Veterans Park on Veterans Day 2023 to honor members of all U.S. military branches. The park features memorial elements, public art, and commemorative pavers.
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Skate City Springs welcomed 6,000 skaters during its first season. The 5,000-square-foot holiday rink operated from Thanksgiving weekend through mid-January.
The City launched the Sandy Springs Citizens’ Leadership Academy to help residents learn about local government, leadership, and the roles of elected officials and City staff.
The City launched the Environmental Stewardship Program to train Eco-Stewards through hands-on education and support efforts to protect Sandy Springs’ urban forest.
Read MoreThe rebuilt Fire Station 2 opened on October 20 at 135 Johnson Ferry Road. The new two-story facility replaces the original station built in 1969.
The City adopted an updated Transportation Master Plan in April 2021 after a 15-month process focused on improving safety, mobility, and operations across all travel modes.
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The City hosted its first Paws and Pastries event at Morgan Falls Dog Park, giving dogs and their owners a safe, socially distanced activity during the pandemic.
The City marked the 14th anniversary of its MLK tribute with the first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Art and Film Festival, featuring interactive art and educational programming.
Sparkle Sandy Springs began in 2017 with miniature holiday houses and a tree lighting. The event moved to City Green in 2019 and added the Sparkle Sandy Springs Holiday Parade.
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The City partnered with the Sandy Springs Conservancy and PATH Foundation to create a Trails Master Plan connecting schools, parks, neighborhoods, and nearby jurisdictions.
In 2019, the City adopted a hybrid public-private service model, bringing select services in-house and projecting approximately $14 million in savings over five years.
The City launched City Green Live to celebrate City Springs’ first anniversary. The free concert series featured 10 acts over five months and continues to draw audiences today.
Sandy Springs was recognized as a Tree City of the World for its commitment to urban forestry and the preservation of the City’s tree canopy.
The City opened Marsh Creek Rain Garden, a bioretention facility that manages stormwater from City Springs while providing a passive park for the community.
The City and Art Sandy Springs launched ArtSS in the Open, an outdoor sculpture competition at City Springs that helps expand the City’s public art collection.
The City opened Denmark Drive, its first new road since incorporation. The roadway honors Dr. Leila Denmark, a longtime pediatrician who served patients across metro Atlanta.
The City celebrated the grand opening of City Springs, including the new City Hall and Performing Arts Center, with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7, 2018.
The City launched the county’s first T-SPLOST construction project to improve the intersection of Mount Vernon and Long Island Drive. The project began in the spring and was completed that fall.
The City’s updated Comprehensive Plan and Development Code received state and regional approval. The planning process also earned recognition from the Georgia Planning Association.
The first annual Spooky Springs trick-or-treat event at Abernathy Greenway Park welcomed approximately 500 costumed community members for a family-friendly Halloween celebration.
The City refreshed its logo following the launch of the City Springs brand. The Communications Department and Imbibe unveiled the updated design in October.
Sandy Springs held its inaugural Lantern Parade on June 18, 2016, with participants marching down Morgan Falls Road to Overlook Park to establish a new community tradition.
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Lost Corner Preserve is a 24-acre historic property featuring wildlife, horticulture, and local history. Peggy Miles deeded the site to the City in 2008.
Read MoreThe City's first Citizens Fire Academy class graduated after completing a 56-hour training program open to community members.
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The City achieved its first bond rating, receiving an AAA from Moody's Investors Service, recognizing its strong fiscal management and healthy reserves.
In September, the City Springs groundbreaking event united residents by gathering dirt from neighborhoods citywide to symbolize community coming together at a new city center development.
Sandy Springs signed a Sister City agreement with Western Galilee, Israel, a diverse cluster of 11 municipalities known for technology, medical innovation, and tourism.
Eva Galambos, the first mayor of Sandy Springs, passed away on April 19, 2015 at age 87. She is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and civic leader.
In 2015, Sandy Springs gathered public feedback on the planned City Center through meetings and an online survey, with revised designs unveiled in June.
Abernathy Greenway Park, a 20-acre linear park, opened through a community-driven partnership between residents, state officials, and the City.
In 2012, the City approved the City Center Master Plan. Demolition of the former Target building at 235 Johnson Ferry Rd marked the first major step in transforming the 6.9-acre site into a pedestrian-friendly downtown.
Mayor Eva Galambos chaired her last City Council meeting and received a commendation from Governor Nathan Deal honoring her service to Sandy Springs.
The City of Sandy Springs held its first annual Stars and Stripes Celebration on July 6, 2013, with live music and fireworks at Concourse Corporate Center.
The City's City Center Master Planning initiative gathered community input over nine months to create a pedestrian-friendly downtown, resulting in the plan that became City Springs.
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Sandy Springs launched its first Citizens on Patrol class, training residents to assist police with traffic control and property checks.
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Sandy Springs transitioned from a single CH2M Hill contract to seven specialized service contracts in 2011, achieving cost savings through competitive procurement.
Read MoreSandy Springs officials and community members gather at Overlook Park for the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the park's official opening.
Mayor Galambos cuts the ribbon at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market founding ceremony, marking the launch of a new community market in 2010.
Read MoreChatComm is Sandy Springs' co-founded 911 call center, operated through a public-private partnership and recognized for exceeding industry response time standards across four member cities.
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Mayor Galambos and City Council members celebrated the opening of Heritage Sandy Springs, a community greenspace and event venue built around the city's original spring.
Read MoreThe Sandy Springs Police Department launched a 9-week Citizens Police Academy allowing residents to explore police operations and connect with officers serving their community.
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Newell Inc became the first Fortune 500 company to headquarter in Sandy Springs, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking 200 new jobs announced by the Governor.
Sandy Springs established its own Fire Department one year after incorporation, officially commissioned on December 19, 2006, replacing former Fulton County fire services.
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The City of Sandy Springs acquired 12 parks and green spaces from Fulton County, including Abernathy Park, Big Trees Forest Preserve, and Morgan Falls Park.
The Sandy Springs Police Department launched July 1 with 86 officers, including 42 from Fulton County PD, following months of preparation by eleven founding officers.
Sandy Springs became a city on December 1, 2005, the first new Georgia city in over 45 years, launching operations through an innovative public-private partnership model.
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Residents elected Eva Galambos as Sandy Springs first mayor. She and the founding City Council were sworn in by a Georgia Supreme Court justice.
Read MoreEfforts to incorporate Sandy Springs began in 1966 after Atlanta sought to annex the area, culminating in a 94% voter approval for incorporation on June 21, 2005.
