New in Sandy Springs from city records: a Sonic on Roswell Road, cafes on Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody, and the North River redevelopment.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This is the first monthly roundup. Every item comes from a City of Sandy Springs public record: the New Business Registrations reports, City Council agendas and minutes on the public meetings portal, and city news releases. A registration or license is not the same as a grand opening; we say which record each item comes from. The roundup is rebuilt each month.
The city publishes a list of every business that gets a Business Occupational Tax Certificate, the city’s business license, to start doing business in Sandy Springs. The most recent report the city has posted is dated May 12, 2026; the storefronts below come from the reports of May 1, May 6 and May 12. We will add later reports as the city posts them.
Who to call
- Opening a business in Sandy Springs: Revenue Desk, City Hall, 1 Galambos Way, 770-206-2075, revenue@sandyspringsga.gov
- Permits and certificate of occupancy for a storefront: City of Sandy Springs, 770-730-5600
- Tell us about an opening: send us the details with a link to your announcement
- Official page: New Business Registrations
Restaurants and cafes
From the city’s registration reports. The date is the business start date the city recorded.
| Start date | Business | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Dalilu Cafeteria | 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite G10 | Cafeteria |
| May 7 | Sonic Drive-In | 5903 Roswell Road | Limited-service restaurant |
| April 29 | Arabian Cafe | 8347 Roswell Road, Suite A | Restaurant, with an alcohol license record |
| April 28 | Sweet Spring Cafe | 230 Hammond Drive, Suite 332 | Limited-service restaurant |
Shops and services
| Start date | Business | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8 | Brow Couture | 4920 Roswell Road, Suite 37 | Personal care |
| May 8 | MI Car Wash | 5640 Northside Drive | Car wash |
| May 1 | The Space Shop Self Storage | 400 Carpenter Drive | Self-storage |
| April 29 | Nexus Pediatric Therapy | 3295 River Exchange Drive, Suite 120-5 | Pediatric therapy |
| April 22 | Specialty Rx of GA | 8601 Dunwoody Place, Suite 430 | Pharmacy |
| April 21 | AJ Madison | 8725 Roswell Road, Suite 9 | Appliance showroom |
| April 16 | WTS Salon of Sandy Springs | 7531 Roswell Road | Beauty salon |
The reports also list offices, home-based businesses and virtual offices. We include only businesses with a storefront or commercial location open to the public.
Alcohol licenses before the City Council
- Chevron Food Mart, 5300 Roswell Road. On Sept. 1 the council voted 6-0 to approve a package beer and wine license for Sun Ash Enterprises LLC, doing business as Chevron Food Mart, after a change of ownership, according to the meeting minutes. Staff recommended approval after the applicant passed a background check.
Bigger projects
- North River Shopping Center, 8830 Roswell Road. On Aug. 18 the council approved incentives for Woodfield Development to replace the aging center with 336 apartments, 85 for-sale townhomes, retail, restaurants and a 0.71-acre public park, the city announced. The package, valued at just over $4.3 million, waives city recreation impact and permit fees and recommends a 10-year property tax abatement from the Sandy Springs Development Authority. It depends on Woodfield demolishing the center and building the project and the park. The city says construction is expected to start later this year once Woodfield buys the property.
- A Sandy Springs address. In March the U.S. Postal Service agreed to make Sandy Springs the default mailing name for city addresses in seven ZIP codes: 30319, 30327, 30328, 30338, 30339, 30342 and 30350, the city said. ZIP code 30092 was not changed.
Opening a business here
The city’s opening a new business page says every business needs a Business Occupational Tax Certificate, applied for within 30 days of opening to avoid penalties. A commercial location may need a certificate of occupancy first. Apply by mail or in person at the Revenue Desk with the application (PDF); the city says processing takes 7 to 10 business days. Businesses that sell alcohol, rent short-term lodging or rent vehicles have extra requirements, on the city’s business licensing page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out what businesses are opening in Sandy Springs? The city posts lists of businesses that obtained a Business Occupational Tax Certificate on its New Business Registrations page, and alcohol license applications go to the City Council. We round both up here each month.
How do I get a business license in Sandy Springs? Apply for a Business Occupational Tax Certificate with the city’s Revenue Desk at City Hall within 30 days of opening. Call 770-206-2075 or email revenue@sandyspringsga.gov. The city says processing takes 7 to 10 business days.
What is happening to North River Shopping Center? On Aug. 18 the City Council approved incentives worth just over $4.3 million for Woodfield Development to replace the center at 8830 Roswell Road with 336 apartments, 85 for-sale townhomes, shops, restaurants and a public park.
What this means for you
- New places to try: a Sonic on Roswell Road and cafes on Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody Road.
- North end shoppers: North River is set to be torn down and rebuilt as a mixed-use neighborhood.
- Opening something? Get the business license within 30 days of opening.
Related: restaurant inspection scores and building permits and zoning.
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