How to APPEAL The New FLOOD ZONES for Your Home

After the torrential flooding that affected several counties in Georgia a few years ago, many real estate owners can easily understand the need for revisions to the flood zones.  However, you may not agree with Sandy Springs’ finding for your home/neighborhood but did you know you have an option to appeal?

Before going into the appeal process, if you did not know the City Council is considering how to treat certain real estate properties in Sandy Springs that have been indicated by Sandy Springs engineers to be at risk of flooding.  Approximately 170 homes in Sandy Springs are located in a “gray” area that gives the City Council some choice on how those areas are rated for flood insurance purposes.  View the Sandy Springs flood map here: flood map.

February 2012 Sandy Springs ROAD WORK UPDATES

Despite all of the charm Sandy Springs offers, for many the constant complaint is the narrow streets not able to accommodate all of the bustling traffic to and from the great shops, restaurants, businesses and hospitals of the area.  Thankfully, Sandy Springs is widening and updating many of it’s popular roads so get ready for better commute times.

Here are the updates as of this month:

T-0001 Abernathy Road/Johnson Ferry Road
The contractor is currently working on the second phase of bridge construction. Asphalt construction is taking place from Wright Road to Roswell Road on Abernathy. Construction is scheduled to be complete by December.

Sandy Springs 2012 Annual Town Meeting

Do you want to have input in how the Town Center/Downtown area of Sandy Springs is developed?  Then mark your calendar and plan to attend the March 22, 2012 Annual Sandy Springs Town Meeting.

At this meeting, Sandy Springs’ efforts to develop a Master Plan for our Town Center will be discussed.   The March 22nd meeting will occur at the Sandy Springs’ City Hall building located at 7840 Roswell Rd., Building 500, Sandy Springs, GA 30350.

Places to Dine: DOUBLE ZERO NAPOLETANA

Here in Sandy Springs, GA, we residents are spoiled by the numerous nearby and savory restaurants.  Whatever your taste buds fancy, in Sandy Springs, a posh suburb of Metro Atlanta, you will find it.  The latest restaurant to join Sandy Springs’ ranks of delectable restaurants is Double Zero Napoletana.

‘Tis The Season For Giving: Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays

You can make this holiday season happier for a local family in need. “Adopt” children of Sandy Springs’ Community Action Center (CAC) families and fulfill their holiday wish lists. Get into the holiday giving spirit with family or friends, or groups from church, work or school!  Together you can select families, go shopping and wrap gifts for the children.

 
CAC’s Adopt-a-Family programfocuses on families in our community who need assistance the most. These families are experiencing crisis situations. Many are at risk of becoming homeless because they lost a job or have serious medical situations. Last year generous donors adopted about 250 CAC families with more than 600 children. This year we expect to have many more pre-screened families registered in the program. 

Get Discounts At Your Favorite Restaurants

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.  Food 101.  Wildfire.  Even The Flying Biscuit.  What is going on at some of your favorite restaurants?  Well, this upcoming week (September 26 – October 2, 2010) is Restaurant Week!  Taking place in Metro Atlanta’s Sandy Springs/Perimeter/Dunwoody Area, some of Atlanta’s best restaurants are offering 2 and/or 3 course meals at discounted prices. 

The restaurants participating in Sandy Springs’ Restaurant Week are:

• Fleming’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
• Food 101
• FuegoMundo
• Ruth’s Chris
• Three Sheets
• Wildfire
• Bangkok Thyme
• Blue Grotto
• La Petite Maison
• Nancy G’s Cafe
• The Brickery

Events to Love: September Events in Sandy Springs

Mark your calendar now for the 2010 Sandy Springs Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. Visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com for more information.   That same day, the Sandy Springs Tennis Association will hold the Sandy Springs Tennis Festival on Saturday, September 25 from 2-10 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Tennis Center located at 500 Abernathy Road. Registrations forms are available online at www.sandyspringstennis.org/forms. Proceeds from the event will support SSTA’s youth tennis programs.

FREE Events to Love: SANDY SPRINGS’ MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT

Leadership Sandy Springs presents MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT, which is a family-oriented outdoor movie series serving the Sandy Springs community. The movies are freeand take place in the heart of Sandy Springs on the terraced lawn of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Activity Center.

Food, concessions, and local entertainment are offered before each movie, beginning at dusk. Past crowds have numbered 1000 to 1500. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn.

2010 Sandy Springs Movies by Moonlight schedule:

•September 10th: Marmaduke

•October 1st: Blindside

•October 8th: Karate Kid

Family Fun at Sandy Springs’ Newest Attraction

The City of Sandy Springs will hold a ribbon cutting along with the City’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration at its newest park: Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The event will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the park—200 Morgan Falls Road. Parking is at North Springs United Methodist Church, on the corner of Roswell Road and Morgan Falls Road. A shuttle will be provided. There will be no on-site parking.

Best Places To Live For The Single And Wealthy

In CNNMoney’s recent poll, our beloved Sandy Springs tops yet another list.  Coming in at Number 4, Sandy Springs, GA is considered one of the best small cities to live in for affluent singles, just behind cities in California and Massachusetts.  Beyond the statistics listed at CNNMoney, Sandy Springs is home to some of Metro Atlanta’s most distinct and high-end homes, upscale restaurants and creative events.

Want to learn more about Sandy Springs?  Contact places2love@gmail.com or 404.444.5777.  Happy house hunting!

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