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A Sandy Springs police sergeant was demoted after an internal probe found he helped his girlfriend cheat on an Alpharetta police exam and improperly vouched for her hiring. https://t.co/fEi71gxhrL

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Road projects, public safety investments and a milestone birthday shaped Sandy Springs in 2025. Voters reelected Mayor Rusty Paul, ushered in new council faces, and set the stage for trails, transit and growth in 2026. https://t.co/4oAPSO7pUX

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The Sandy Springs City Council passed a resolution Dec. 16 to rename a park in southeast Sandy Springs as Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows, honoring the councilman's 20 years in city leadership. https://t.co/cluFIElqtz

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A day after Sandy Springs celebrated its 20th anniversary, Mayor Rusty Paul cruised to a fourth term in a runoff against 2021 runner-up Dontaye Carter. https://t.co/JqjRfIOh8W

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NEW: Sandy Springs mayoral candidate Dontaye Carter joins host Craig Kidd for a candid conversation sparked by pointed remarks from a previous episode, revisiting those comments and the perspectives behind them. https://t.co/PKdA5Up6T0

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Everyone is invited to Sparkle Sandy Springs, the city’s annual holiday celebration and parade Sunday, Dec. 7 through the City Springs downtown district. https://t.co/svtPIgNvzU

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Environment Sandy Springs launched EcoSleuth, a new program for boys and girls in grades 3-5 and their parents to discover the magic of nature at Lost Corner Preserve. https://t.co/7N3AaQ52oj

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Fulton County Schools debuted a bi-monthly podcast, “Let’s Talk Schools,” that strives to pull back the curtain on education. https://t.co/9Y3yWxxx6n

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The City Springs Theatre Company invites Metro Atlanta audiences to journey “over the rainbow” with its stage adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” Dec. 12-28 at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs. https://t.co/NaqB1ZDNxH

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Fulton County voters approved two property tax exemptions Nov. 4 that reduce the taxable value of a senior's qualified homestead by a percentage, thereby lowering the amount they owe to the school district. https://t.co/JoYJO2QiBh

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Construction on PATH400, a 12-foot-wide path along the east side of Ga. 400 connecting Central Perimeter to Buckhead and the Atlanta Beltline, is making progress in Sandy Springs. https://t.co/TVwucp2GYH

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Voters whittled down the four-way Sandy Springs mayoral race to two candidates on Election Day, sending Mayor Rusty Paul and Dontaye Carter to a runoff Dec. 2. https://t.co/euDOKREJGc

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Three races have presumptive winners in Sandy Springs.

City Council District 2: Incumbent Melody Kelley 

City Council District 3: Incumbent Melissa Mular

City Council District 6: Andrew Chinsky

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North Springs High is launching the Accelerated Career Diploma for rising 9th-10th graders, letting students earn a diploma, free college credits, and two professional certifications in fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, welding, and HVAC. https://t.co/1HXQe20iCp

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Sandy Springs residents can share input on design guidelines for six key commercial areas Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. at City Hall, helping shape the city’s future look and character in this “crossroads community.” https://t.co/RQCZbY0WN1

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Early voting is coming to an end this week. Voters can cast ballots early until Friday, Oct. 31. https://t.co/hJNMnRtjjv

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Students in Fulton County showcased various levels of proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math after the district reviewed scores on the 2025 Georgia Milestones during its Oct. 23 meeting. https://t.co/mNNxnkMK3z