Editor’s Note: Sandy Springs Together periodically publishes letters or comments from community members who raise a concern we feel should be considered by the broader community.
Please let us hear your thoughts.
By RM Hoelting
Since retiring 5 years ago, I have been fortunate enough to be able to tutor at Lake Forest Elementary School.
I say fortunate because this school is filled with the most grateful, hardworking and humble children I have ever known.
READ MORE
Editor’s Note: Sandy Springs Together periodically publishes letters or comments from community members who raise a concern we feel should be considered by the broader community.
Please let us hear your thoughts.
by Peggy Stapleton
The funny thing about addressing housing issues during December is that this is the month when many of us celebrate the birth of a king, a poor king — a king who lodged who-knows-where on his birthday.
READ MORE
Our top priority is to keep our community as informed about affordable housing issues as we possibly can.
And we are hearing more and more people ask us where they can go to learn more about affordable housing, so we figured we’d provide a few resources where you can go to learn more about affordable housing in our region.
READ MOREEditor’s Note: Sandy Springs Together periodically publishes letters or comments from community members who raise a concern we feel should be considered by the broader community.
Please let us hear your thoughts.
By Melody Kelley, PhD
Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, (SSCMS), located on the northern end of Sandy Springs, has a lot to be proud of this year.
After accomplishing significant increases in Georgia Milestones Assessment scores, this school was awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Fulton County School System for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Were you there?
On a rainy Thursday evening last week, about 150 people came to hear, “What can Sandy Springs learn from Atlanta’s BeltLine?”
This strong show of support underscores how important affordable housing is to the people who live here in Sandy Springs.
READ MORE
Are YOU coming? We hope so…
On November 7th at 6:00 p.m., Sandy Springs Together is hosting a Community Meeting to discuss the lessons learned from the Atlanta BeltLine, and we really hope to see you there.
One thing is clear: We, as a city, can do a better job of anticipating the OBVIOUS consequences posed by the proposed amenities that our city is implementing, such as the Master Trail System, the community center, access to the river, among others.
For example, let’s take a look at the Bridge Park in Washington D.C.
READ MORE
