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Fire Rescue enhances pact with Roswell
Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Department has begun a new automatic aid agreement with the City of Roswell Fire Department that will allow both jurisdictions to be more effective and responsive…
74-year-old Sandy Springs man becomes city’s first fire death
The first Sandy Springs death from a fire since the city was formed was recorded Jan. 9 when Sandy Springs Fire/Rescue was unable to safely remove 74-year-old Dale Darnel, from…
City cracks down on illegal parties
Due to the growing number of vacant properties in Sandy Springs, the use of single-family homes for illegal party rentals is increasing. Those unlawful shin-digs in vacant dwellings contribute to…
Gun-safety class teaches use and ‘repercussions’ of firearms
By Amy Wenk amywenk@reporternewspapers.net “Every year the gun laws change,” Sandy Springs Police Lt. Bo Eskew told about 10 residents Nov. 4 at the department’s headquarters on Barfield Road.…
Police team with Waste Management
Sandy Springs Police is not wasting its resources to fight crime. The department recently announced it is collaborating with Waste Management in a crime prevention program. The garbage collection agency,…
Fire, police personnel honored
The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs Oct. 5 honored three public safety personnel. “The state of public safety is very good in Sandy Springs,” said City Manager John McDonough, who…
Crime prevention tips offered at meeting
By Valerie Rose Sellers The state of public safety, recent burglaries and crime-prevention tips were the topics of a town-hall meeting with Sandy Springs police officials Sept. 10 at…
Fire chief renews credentials
Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Chief Jack McElfish again earned the professional designation of chief fire officer (CFO) July 8 from the Commission of Professional Credentialing. Only 660 people worldwide can…
Crime unwelcome at apartments
By Amy Wenk amywenk@reporternewspapers.net The 76 apartment complexes of Sandy Springs are prone to burglaries and car-related thefts because such crimes are “easy for the bad guy,” said Senior Officer…
Police expand capabilities to recover missing children
By Amy Wenk amywenk@reporternewspapers.net The Sandy Springs Police Department is using national resources to locate missing children in the city and, by sharing the knowledge, throughout metro Atlanta. On…
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