Jett Ferry–Spalding sidewalk reaches substantial completion; punch-list work remains
The segment runs from Jett Ferry Court to Dunvegan Close. Sandy Springs’ Sept. 18 report lists remaining punch-list work.
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Roswell Road transit-access project completes Phase 1 land acquisition
Utility coordination and permitting remain ahead of Phase 1 bidding. The September report lists 17 of 26 required land acquisitions completed across the project.
Mount Vernon–Johnson Ferry final paving depends on underground utility relocations
Two-way traffic was operating on both roads. The September report says Roswell Road signals remained in a temporary configuration pending overhead utility relocation.
Boylston–Hammond realignment removes southwest-leg driveway access
The September report says Georgia Power pole relocations were nearing completion. Construction remained ongoing with intermittent lane closures.
Northwood Drive park crossing and sidewalk work receive construction-contract approval
The plan adds a crossing from Kingsport Drive to Northwood Park and calls for accessibility upgrades along Northwood Drive. Contract execution was listed as the next step.
Sandy Springs executes design contract for 25-mile traffic-fiber expansion
The planned Ring B route involves Northridge, Roswell, Roberts, Spalding and Pitts roads. A design kickoff was listed as the next step in the September report.
Hammond Drive widening finishes design and land acquisition; bid preparation underway
The four-lane proposal includes bicycle, pedestrian and transit infrastructure. The September report still describes funding as engineering and right-of-way only.
Lake Forrest Drive sidewalk’s second phase received Sept. 1 construction-contract approval
The phase covers the west side from Mount Paran Road to Brookside Walk. The Sept. 18 report lists contract execution as the next step.
Peachtree Dunwoody trail has 9 of 10 land acquisitions complete
The proposed sidepaths would run from Hammond Drive to Mount Vernon Highway. The city’s September report lists bid-package preparation underway.
North Fulton transportation plan has draft assessment ready for six-city review
Sandy Springs' September report also invites an online transportation-needs survey and says the project team is scheduling focus groups.
Roswell Road signal upgrades await wiring; Hammond work needs inspection and utility approval
The Sept. 18 report lists installed signal heads at Trowbridge and Northridge. Two Hammond Drive street-sign installations depend on signal construction.
Riverside bridge upgrade for heavier vehicles is in final design
Sandy Springs' Sept. 18 report lists right-of-way acquisition and utility coordination underway, with property appraisals under review.
Powers Ferry driveway variance seeks to keep two entrances; Nov. 4 hearing listed
The applicant says the certificate-of-occupancy process requires closing one entrance. The proposal would retain existing access without adding curb cuts.
Whitner Drive rezoning approved; plan calls for three residential lots
The two-acre site is at Mount Vernon Highway. The city's register records conditional approval on May 19, 2026.
Spalding Drive rezoning approved for site with 21-home plan
The Providence Group's 7.42-acre proposal would consolidate five driveways into one entrance aligned with Spalding Springs Drive.
About 30% of recent Sandy Springs home sales met first-time-buyer affordability benchmark
The study uses about $335,000 as the cutoff for 2024–2025 sales; almost 90% of qualifying homes sat on lots under 5,000 square feet.
Sandy Springs visitor spending rose as visitor counts slipped in 2025, study finds
Spending reached $434.9 million, up 1.4%, largely because of higher prices. Overnight visitor volume declined 0.8%.
Two homes proposed on Johnson Ferry Road site, using existing entrance
The 1.62-acre plan would replace one residential structure with homes on two lots. The rezoning remains under staff review.
Chaya Mushka proposes K–12 school move to High Point Road
The application calls for reusing the preschool campus without exterior or parking expansion. The register lists November and January reviews.
Lake Forrest sidewalk easement recommendation includes payment for driveway-paver removal
The request covers 564.79 square feet of temporary construction rights. The memo and agreement list $15,980, but the draft resolution’s payment clause differs.
Cliftwood Drive proposal seeks City Springs designation ahead of six-story zoning request
The register marks the character-area request postponed. The anticipated zoning change would be a separate subsequent process.
Hardeman Road sport-court variance listed for Nov. 4 after deferral
The request seeks setback and lot-coverage exceptions. Staff says the site is in a sensitive drainage area requiring extra stormwater mitigation.
New worship building proposed for Sandy Springs United Methodist Church site
The 86 Mount Vernon Highway permit request is under staff review, with a second community meeting listed for Oct. 8.
St. Jude campus overhaul now listed for Nov. 17 council review
The register also lists Oct. 21 Planning Commission review for the Glenridge Drive plan to renovate and replace church and school facilities.
Jett Road guest house wins setback variance with engineering and screening conditions
The approval allows a guest house within the 60-foot street setback and requires evergreen screening plus a structural-engineering report.
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