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Fair Play: Find SSC’s booth at the Sandy Springs Festival
COME FIND SSC at theSandy Springs Festival Business and Civic Expo, near the entrance to the Entertainment Lawn. Hear the latest news on Lost Corner, the DragonFly at the Playable Art Park, Abernathy...
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Playable Art Park: “Dragonfly” Artists Say Farewell
The Playable Art Park Steering Committee held a Hail & Farewell gathering for Alexis Gregg and Tanner Coleman, artists of “Dragonfly”, the first fabulous completed Park sculpture at Abernathy...
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Lost Corner blooms this spring
THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT LOST CORNER! Here is a update on the progress of the property. Over the next few months, the city will be stabilizing, restoring and upgrading the Miles Family 1920’s bungalow...
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SSC, City of Sandy Springs bring walking trails to Lost Corner
A KEY AMENITY FOR LOST CORNER will be a walking trail through the wooded areas, with benches, small picnic areas and stream crossings. The City, recently awarded a Department of Natural Resources trail...
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Abernathy Greenway Phase IV Construction and Median Update
THE CITY CLOSED BIDDING on Phase IV construction of the Abernathy Greenway on February 21 and should award the winning bidder a contract to complete many of the amenities on the north side of the...
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Conservancy partners with CRK for 3rd annual Sweep the Hooch
IT’S TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING! Before you scrub the baseboards and beat the carpets, head on down to the Chattahoochee to expend a little spring cleaning effort on the great outdoors. Sandy Springs...
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Playable Art coming to Sandy Springs!
THEY’RE ON THEIR WAY! Our Playable Art Park sculptures are gradually arriving in Sandy Springs. Unexpected delays of the Abernathy Greenway/Art Park construction have pushed back our sculptures’...
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2014 Thought Leader’s Dinner
On April 24 2014, The Sandy Springs Conservancy hosted a dinner and presentation for community thought leaders. Ed McMahon Presentation for Sandy Springs Conservancy. Yes! Money does grow on trees....
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Nature Hike at Morgan Falls with Jerry Hightower
SSC held a fun event this past week. The Family Trail Stomp and S’mores was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. National Parks Service ranger Jerry Hightower was on hand for...
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2015 Thought Leader’s Dinner
Connecting the Dots… the importance of connecting people and places… On April 23rd, 2015, keynote speaker Dr. John Crompton explored ways communities can increase their walkability, attractiveness, and...
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2015 Thought Leaders Dinner A Success
SCC’s annual Thought Leader’s Dinner was held this year on April 23rd. The topic was Connecting the Dots . . . .the importance of connecting people and places. Liverpool, England, native John Crompton,...
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SSC Executive Director Announces Retirement
Linda Bain, the Sandy Springs Conservancy Executive Director, announced her retirement this summer, effective December 31, 2015. She has been the SSC Executive Director since 2007, and was a board...
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CONNECT – Meet Our Interns
From Left to Right – Aidan Brady, Sierra Tokanel and Evan Bauman We want to engage the Millennials and younger residents of Sandy Springs because greenspace, parks and trails are as important to them...
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The Sandy Springs Conservancy has accomplished a whole lot in 2015. CLICK HERE for snapshot of everything we’ve done.
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CREATE & CONSERVE – Let’s Make sure Sandy Springs is GREEN for the Next 10!
The City of Sandy Springs is turning 10 years old this year! Did you know that the City of Sandy Springs is now working on a future plan and vision for the next 10 years. Make sure to visit the...
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CREATE – A new 4+ acre park in the floodplain!
Windsor Meadows – from wet to wonderful! SSC and Board member/landscape architect, Molly Welch, working in collaboration with local neighborhoods, High Point Civic Association created the concept plan...
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CONNECT – 2016 Thought Leaders Dinner
On April 13th, 2016, the Sandy Springs Conservancy hosted their 3rd Annual Thought Leaders Dinner to educate and inspire city organization, business and government leaders about the importance of more...
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CONSERVE – Lost Corner Preserve Grand Opening
LOST CORNER PRESERVE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN It is said good thing come to those who wait and this certainly applies to Lost Corner Preserve. After almost a decade of planning and construction, Lost...
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CONNECT – Sandy Springs Conservancy Honors Park Ranger Jerry Hightower
The Sandy Springs Conservancy honored National Park Ranger Jerry Hightower with its annual Greenspace Champion Award. Jerry is a well loved local hero who works in the biggest park within city limits:...
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CONNECT – 2017 Thought Leaders Dinner
2017 Sandy Springs Conservancy Thought Leaders’ Dinner On March 30, 2017 the Sandy Springs Conservancy will bring together community leaders, city officials, and developers for our fourth annual...
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