Sandy Springs Crier

23/12/2024

Sandy Springs officials held a ribbon-cutting Dec. 19 for the city’s newest roadway, Spruill Lane, while also celebrating some progress with Mount Vernon Highway projects.

23/12/2024

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 18 to recommend denial of a permitting change to allow field lighting at The Mount Vernon School.

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 18 to recommend denial of a permitting change to allow field lighting at The Mount Vernon School.

23/12/2024

The Sandy Springs City Council has made it a priority to get the full picture before approving contracts for various capital projects around the city.

The Sandy Springs City Council has made it a priority to get the full picture before approving contracts for various capital projects around the city.

21/12/2024

Less than a month before Fulton County Schools make its final recommendation, the Save Spalding Drive Elementary Committee is making its comprehensive argument to the School Board.

Less than a month before Fulton County Schools make its final recommendation, the Save Spalding Drive Elementary Committee is making its comprehensive argument to the School Board.

20/12/2024

Sandy Springs Police arrested a 40-year-old Atlanta man Dec. 16 after a high-speed chase on Ga. 400 and I-285, ending with a road intervention known as a PIT maneuver.

Roswell police declined to chase a driver who wouldn't pull over for a traffic violation. Sandy Springs decided to pursue the suspect from Ga. 400 to I-285, eventually performing a

12/12/2024

With the final School Board vote set for Feb. 20 on the closure of Spalding Drive Elementary, parents are still scrambling to understand redistricting impacts.

With the Fulton County School Board set to vote on whether to close Spalding Drive Elementary, parents are still scrambling to understand redistricting impacts. They're also in a time crunch.

12/12/2024

Sandy Springs set another attendance record at the Dec. 8 Sparkle Parade, a sprawling holiday celebration across the downtown City Springs district.

Sandy Springs set another attendance record at the Dec. 8 Sparkle Parade, a sprawling holiday celebration across the downtown City Springs district.

11/12/2024

Sandy Springs secured two Best of Georgia awards for Sparkle Sandy Springs and the weekly Farmers Market at City Springs during this year’s Georgia Business Journal competition.

09/12/2024

The Save Spalding Drive Elementary School Committee released a statement around 1 p.m. Dec. 9 blasting the school district’s final recommendation to close the school.

The Save Spalding Drive Elementary School Committee released a statement around 1 p.m. Dec. 9 blasting the school district’s final recommendation to close the school.

08/12/2024

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a measure Dec. 3 requiring cryptocurrency ATMs around the city to display signage alerting patrons to possible fraud.

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a measure Dec. 3 requiring cryptocurrency ATMs around the city to display signage alerting patrons to possible fraud.

07/12/2024

Visit Sandy Springs, the city’s destination marketing organization, rolled out 10 miles of culinary treasures for local foodies to discover along Roswell Road.

Visit Sandy Springs, the city’s destination marketing organization, rolled out 10 miles of culinary treasures for local foodies to discover along Roswell Road.

05/12/2024

Fulton County will turn a former COVID-19 testing site off North Point Parkway in Alpharetta into a new Health & Human Services Center.

04/12/2024

Residents of Sandy Springs are singling out dangerous intersections and roadway segments across the city in an effort to secure federal funds for improvement projects.

Residents of Sandy Springs are singling out dangerous intersections and roadway segments across the city in an effort to secure federal funds for improvement projects.

04/12/2024

Two teenage girls, Alex Deupree and Sofia Castello, are proving that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact.

Two teenage girls, Alex Deupree and Sofia Castello, are proving that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact.

29/11/2024

The Fulton County School District’s new transfer policy is turning heads, seen as a solution to declining enrollment but also an end unto itself for some.

Fulton County’s new transfer policy makes it open to all students. However, schools undergoing redistricting are off the table and the window to apply is small. An Appen Media analysis

28/11/2024

After nearly two months of barricades, Atlanta Watershed Management crews began pipe and roadway repair Nov. 18 on a sinkhole at 4504 Lake Forrest Drive.

After two months of barricades, Atlanta Watershed Management crews began pipe and roadway repair on a sinkhole at 4504 Lake Forrest Drive in Sandy Springs. Work is set to conclude

27/11/2024

The Sandy Springs Police Department is looking to leave the North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics team to form its own squad.

The Sandy Springs Police Department is looking to leave North Metro SWAT team to form its own squad. Starting Jan. 1 it will break away from the Johns Creek, Dunwoody,

22/11/2024

The highly anticipated extension of PATH400 across the Atlanta-Sandy Springs border into Central Perimeter is moving forward.

The highly anticipated extension of PATH400 across the Atlanta-Sandy Springs border into Central Perimeter is moving forward.