Sandy Springs Local Information
Practical information for Sandy Springs and Fulton County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Sandy Springs: haulers, holidays, bulk
Sandy Springs has no city trash service: residents hire an approved private hauler. Recycling, glass and electronics go to 470 Morgan Falls Road.
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Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, Fulton County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Sandy Springs fits into Fulton County and Georgia: the city, the county, Fulton County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Fulton County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Sandy Springs' city tax rate is 4.731 mills, capped by its charter. One Fulton County bill covers city, county and schools. Appeal values in 45 days.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Sandy Springs
Apply for Sandy Springs building permits online through Build Sandy Springs. Permitting at City Hall, 1 Galambos Way, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Roads
Sandy Springs road work: GA 400 Exit 5 now Exits 5A and 5B
GA 400 southbound Exit 5 is closed; use temporary Exit 5A for Abernathy and Hammond. Mount Vernon Highway path is finished; PATH400 and Hammond work ahead.
Home prices
Sandy Springs home prices and housing market
The typical Sandy Springs home was worth $692,396 in August 2026, a record and up 3.54% in a year, Zillow says. Fulton County's index fell 1.63%.
Schools
Sandy Springs schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Fulton County Schools runs 10 public schools in Sandy Springs. 2025 state scores, the 2026-27 calendar and the new North Springs High, due August 2027.
Things to do
Things to do in Sandy Springs this month: October 2026
Sandy Springs into mid-November: Hocus Pocus Oct. 9, OktoberFEAST Oct. 17-18, Spooky Springs Oct. 24, the Night Market Nov. 5 and the Veterans Day Tribute.
Voting
Voting in Fulton County: registration, polling places, early voting
Sandy Springs votes Nov. 3 on TSPLOST renewal and redevelopment powers. Early voting Oct. 13-30 at three sites in the city, including the library.
Farmers market
Sandy Springs farmers markets
The Sandy Springs Farmers Market runs Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at City Springs, rain or shine. The Night Market returns Thursday, Nov. 5.
Parks
Parks and trails in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs has more than 950 acres of parks and 20-plus miles of Chattahoochee River shoreline. Most parks open 7 a.m. to dusk. Hours, trails, dog parks.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Fulton County
How Fulton County inspects Sandy Springs restaurants, what the A, B, C and U grades mean, and how to look up any score or file a complaint: 770-520-7500.
Business
New businesses in Sandy Springs
New in Sandy Springs from city records: a Sonic on Roswell Road, cafes on Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody, and the North River redevelopment.
Public notices
Public notices in Sandy Springs and Fulton County
An index of Sandy Springs and Fulton County public notices and hearings, with links to the official sources. This is not the official publication.
City Hall
Who to call at Sandy Springs City Hall
One number reaches every Sandy Springs department, 24 hours a day: 770-730-5600. The mayor, council by district, city manager, clerk and utilities.
Power outages
Power outages in Sandy Springs: who to call and outage maps
Georgia Power serves Sandy Springs. Report an outage at 888-891-0938 or text OUT to 42797, and check the outage map. Water, sewer and gas emergencies too.
Population
Sandy Springs population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Sandy Springs had an estimated 105,013 residents on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% from the 2020 census count of 108,080. Age, income and housing from the Census.
History
Sandy Springs history and landmarks
Sandy Springs grew up around a sand-bottomed spring and became a city on Dec. 1, 2005, after a 40-year fight. Its landmarks, historic sites and markers.
Moving
Moving to Sandy Springs: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Sandy Springs? Water comes from Atlanta, power from Georgia Power, trash from a hauler you hire. Car tags at 7741 Roswell Road. The checklist.
Transportation
Getting around Sandy Springs: roads, transit, airport, parking
Sandy Springs has four MARTA Red Line stations, three bus routes, GA 400 and I-285, and two free hours of parking at City Springs. How to get around.
Public schools
Sandy Springs public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 10 Fulton County public schools in Sandy Springs: addresses, grades, enrollment, 2025 CCRPI scores and zone links. District: 470-254-3600.