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Sandy Springs Society accepts nominations for 2008 Spirit Award for volunteer recognition The Sandy Springs Society is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Spirit of Sandy Springs Award, which recognizes…
Board to decide Ison Road school fate at April 17 meeting: City council, PTA urge county to proceed with construction on time as promised
By C. Julia Nelson cjnelson@reporternewspapers.net The debate over whether construction at the Ison Road elementary school in Sandy Springs will be pushed back a year has everyone – including Sandy…
‘Tossed Out Treasures’ offers guilt-free shopping for charity
The Sandy Springs Society’s Tossed Out Treasures sale offers practically guilt-free shopping. Shoppers get unbelievable bargains on antiques, furniture, designer clothing, toys, sports equipment and garden accessories – and all…
Sports field plan for Holy Spirit faces opposition
By John Schaffner editor@reporternewspapers.net Holy Spirit Preparatory School (HSPS) wants to build a sports facility and alumni house on a 7.9-acre thin sliver of land that stretches along the south…
Students adopt Long Island Creek, Allen Park: Partners’ ‘fingerprint’ turns school project into award-winning community effort
By C. Julia Nelson cjnelson@reporternewspapers.net Long Island Creek and Allen Park have become the focal point for a major community effort that started as a class project on the importance…
Council issues 90 day deferral to Lakeside
By C. Julia Nelson cjnelson@reporternewspapers.net In a 5-1 vote, Sandy Springs City Council deferred for 90 days the request to rezone property for the Lakeside, LLP office complex development proposed…
Royal treatment for local 5-year-old ‘Princess on Wheels’; Bert’s Big Adventure sends Sandy Springs child to Disney World
By C. Julia Nelson cjnelson@reporternewspapers.net WesLee Hiles adores the Disney princesses, particularly Cinderella. What she never expected was to have the opportunity to not only meet Cinderella in person, but…
Chamber names Sherian Wilburn to replace retiring Donna Gathers
By John Schaffner editor@reporternewspapers.net The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce (SSPC) has tapped the former executive director of the Georgia Industry Association (GIA), Sherian Wilburn, as its new executive director,…
Dorothy Felton: A pioneer in politics and for city of Sandy Springs
Editor’s Notes – John F. Schaffner During her 26 years representing the city of Sandy Springs in the Georgia House, former state Rep. Dorothy Felton, who passed away Feb. 19,…
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Do we need a grass clippings task force?
Letter to the Editor To the editor: I read the article entitled “Why do we allow grass clippings to end up in streets?” with some interest. I, too, have always…
March 7, 2008 / Comments Off / Read More