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Our 2025 High Point Civic Association Annual Meeting
was a Success!
Thanks to all our members and to the friends, neighbors, and speakers who attended the 2025 HPCA Annual Meeting. It was an outstanding and informative evening with
speakers Mary Ford, President, High Point Civic Association, Tibby DeJulio, Sandy Springs City Council, District 5,
Dan Coffer, Sandy Springs Acting Communications Director,
Principals and representatives from our local schools, City of Sandy Springs Staff, Police Chief and Fire Chief, Josh McLaurin, Georgia State Senate, District 14 and Betsy Holland, Georgia House of Representatives, District 54
CLICK HERE for a review of the meeting!
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HPCA Riverwood Scholarship Fund
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship winners - Angel Avalos and Lilibet Campos!
Both are graduating seniors from Riverwood International Charter School and will receive $3,000 each from High Point Civic Association’s Scholarship Fund.
Angel Avalos will be attending Chattahoochee Tech to become an electrical engineer / electrician.
Lilibet Campos is currently in dual-enrollment at Kennesaw State, and will head to Oglethorpe University
in the fall.
This is the eighth year the Association has offered scholarships to Title 1 students who attended High Point Elementary and/or Ridgeview Middle Schools before earning high academic achievements at Riverwood International Charter School.
Shown below, First Picture: L to R is Riverwood Principal Kindra Smith, 2025 scholarship recipient Angel Avalos, and HPCA Board Member
Colin Hubbard
Second Picture: L to R is Riverwood Principal Kindra Smith, 2025 scholarship recipient Lilibet Campos, and HPCA Board Member Colin Hubbard
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Men's Walking Group
Former HPCA Board Member and 30 year High Point neighbor, Duffy Hickey, is starting a Monday Morning Men’s walking group to promote health, social interaction, and community building.
Walks can be of any length, speed and timeframe, probably 20 to 40 minutes for most of us.
The group will meet at the parking lot of St. Martin’s Episcopal School, High Point campus, at five minutes before sunrise each Monday. Rainouts will move the walk to Tuesday morning at the same time.
Here is the meeting time schedule for the month of June.
Monday, June 2 6:22 AM
Monday June 9 6:21 AM
Monday June 16 6:21 AM
Monday June 23 6:22 AM
Monday June 30 6:25 AM
Contact Duffy for more information at 770-891-2374
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St. Martin's Episcopal School
Community Gardens
The community garden at Saint Martin’s Episcopal School, High Point Campus, is beginning its 13th year of growing beautiful crops in the neighborhood.
Only one of the 15 planting plots are available for new gardeners this season! The plots are approximately 15‘ x 4‘. Three of them had new dirt installed last year.
The charge for each plot is $60 per season.
Please email Robin Hickey at HICKEYS5040@gmail.com to learn more about the opportunity.
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Concerts By the Springs
Concerts by the Springs invites music lovers to enjoy performances at the picturesque Heritage Amphitheatre on Sunday afternoons. Set against the backdrop of the lawn, this series will spotlight a diverse roster of musical acts ranging from 70s rock revival to funk party hits, and everything in between. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic and relax while enjoying the music, making it the perfect way to dance the evening away with neighbors and family.
CLICK HERE for know before you go!
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Food That Rocks
June 5th | 6:00pm
Taste of Atlanta presents an all-inclusive evening filled with incredible flavors, craft cocktails, and unforgettable experiences - no need to reach for your wallet once you arrive!
For One Night Only, explore 20+ of Sandy Springs' most talked-about restaurants – all in one place. Discover your next favorite cocktail and destination date night spot. Meet local celeb and rising-star chefs, all while supporting Sandy Springs’ thriving restaurant scene.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!
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Solidarity Sandy Springs
Summer Camp
Summer is almost here and so is Summer Camp!!! If you would like to give the gift of Summer Camp to kids in our neighborhood, please donate though Solidarity Sandy Springs by CLICKING HERE. For more information, visit The Camp Grace.
Solidarity Sandy Springs
6315 Roswell Rd
DONATE HERE
VOLUNTEER HERE
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July 4, 2025 · 6:00pm
Get ready for a star-spangled evening of fun as the City of Sandy Springs hosts the annual Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration on Friday,
July 4 at City Springs District.
CLICK HERE for the event schedule.
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SHARE WITH US!
See something? Share something!
Please join us in sharing anything good about our neighborhood that you might witness. We love photos and would be happy to include yours! Email to Leslie Rose for submission to the newsletter.
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New Opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors!
Our High Point Civic Association Board would like to give a local student the opportunity to join us as a Junior Board Member. Serving as a Junior Board Member will provide valuable opportunities for both personal growth and professional development. You'll gain hands-on experience to enhance your resume, strengthen your leadership skills, and learn how local city government works. In addition, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community and explore causes you care about.
Click here for more information and application.
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Free Concert Series
City Green Live will feature high-energy, nationally touring artists performing on the City Green, offering attendees a lively, outdoor music experience. Whether you're a fan of rock ‘n roll, R&B or pop, residents and visitors are invited to bring chairs, blankets, friends and family and enjoy a night on the lawn. In addition to the music, there will be a variety of food and beverage options available from food trucks, pop-up bars, as well as nearby restaurants.
June 13 – September in the Park (a tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago)
July 25 – Black Jack Symphony (performing Saturday Night Fever)
August 15 – Moon Taxi (Alternative/Indie)
CLICK HERE for more info!
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Saturdays through November
Shop for fresh produce and artisan foods every Saturday morning at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market. Each Saturday, vendors set up shop around the City Green, many bringing their farm to your table. Other vendors offer artisan foods.
Market hours are 8:30 a.m. - NOON.
Please note: For the Farmers Market event only, dogs are welcome in the plaza and sidewalk areas during Market hours; please remember that pets are not permitted on the Lawn, landscaped beds, or the fountains. CLICK HERE for more info!
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Murphs Surf Paddle Shack
Paddle season is officially here! Murphs Surf Paddle Shack is now open at Morgan Falls Overlook Park for spring and summer. Rent a kayak or paddleboard and enjoy scenic views, fresh air, and a splash of adventure.
For more information or to book a session, CLICK HERE
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Springboard is the new website showing the many volunteer opportunities to support Sandy Springs nonprofits. You can explore by event dates, ongoing programs, or nonprofits.
Find your passion at SpringboardSandySprings.org. The Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable
(a program of Leadership Perimeter) partnered with the City of Sandy Springs, collaborated with a group of Georgia Tech public policy students, and supported The Sandy Springs Society to create the website.
CLICK HERE to check it out.in
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Environment Sandy Springs Mission
Preserve the environment for generations to come by restoring ecosystems today.
WHY we do what we do
We feel every citizen has the responsibility and the agency to be good neighbors to nature.
HOW we do it
We collaborate with all stakeholders to unify our city, communities, and ecology.
WHAT we do
We help preserve and restore our city’s ecosystems by facilitating win/win ecological regeneration projects, documenting learnings and scaling best practices, informing beneficial policy changes, and connecting communities to nature through educational and outdoor initiatives.
WHO we are
We are environmental changemakers, facilitators, thought leaders, advocates, civic partners and good neighbors.
ESS works every day to change the mindset about growth at the expense of the environment. We are working on three impactful projects currently:
The Native Grasslands and Wildlife Corridors Regeneration - Pilot Program
The Marsh Creek Tributary Stream Buffer Restoration - Pilot Program
The Neighborhood Treelined Streets Regeneration - Pilot Program.
We invite all to come and join the movement!
CLICK HERE to learn more about us!
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Solidarity Sandy Springs
Hunger doesn't get a
Summer Break
Please help us fund our Summer of Abundance to cover the cost of fresh produce, meat and dairy for the summer. Our goal is $80,000, and to kick us off we have a matching grant for $40,000 from The Go Big Red Foundation.
DONATE HERE
VOLUNTEER HERE
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Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Communities across the country celebrate Juneteenth in various ways, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical significance of the event.
Celebrate Juneteenth at City Springs! The annual free, family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration in 2025 promises to be an exuberant tribute to freedom and liberty. Attendees can anticipate an extraordinary experience!
June 19 | 5pm - 8pm
City Green at City Springs
CLICK HERE for more.
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Want to Get Involved?
Do you or someone you know have skills and interests that might benefit the High Point Civic Association?
We are currently accepting nominees
for Board Members for the upcoming year. Please reach out to our
President, Mary Ford to nominate someone or to volunteer your time.
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Who We Are:
The High Point Civic Association is a non-profit organization of Sandy Springs residents who live south of I-285 and east of Roswell Rd. The Association’s purpose, as set out in the by-laws, is to promote the common good and general welfare of the residents of the High Point neighborhood by working to promote friendship, cooperation and understanding among all residents, to foster civic pride, to enhance, preserve and maintain property values, and to provide a forum for the full and free discussion of all matters of interest to the residents of the neighborhood.
We invite you to join our volunteer organization and connect with our community. CLICK HERE to review HPCA Membership Options.
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Our Mission:
High Point Civic Association
Protects High Point Area Property Values
Creates Community
Advocates on Behalf of Our High Point Neighbors
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*****If you are interested in having someone from the High Point Civic Association board present at an upcoming HOA or neighborhood meeting, please contact the Board President, Mary Ford.
CLICK HERE for her email.
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