A newsletter for our neighbors presented by the High Point Civic Association Board Members
The High Point Civic Association Board Members would like to wish everyone a
Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend!
September 2023 | Issue 42
Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival
September 29-30
The Blue Stone Arts and Music Festival makes its debut in the
City Springs district! Stroll along City Green Plaza to check out the artist market and groove to the live music on multiple stages September 29 and 30. There'll be everything from 70s rock to Latin to H.O.R.D.E. Festival vibes to alt/indie to British Invasion to popular songs in reggae arrangements to blues and Americana to music for families with small children. There will also be food and beverages, a Kidz Zone, and a Sports Zone with video wall!
The festival runs
Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 10:00pm
Admission is free!
On FRIDAY, September 29, listen to these acts on the City Green Stage
The Sandy Springs Police Department is accepting applications for our Citizen's Police Academy #037 that will begin on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023.
The Sandy Springs Citizens Police Academy allows residents to participate in an up-close study of police operations in Sandy Springs. The 9-week course, with classes every Tuesday evening, is designed to give participants the opportunity to get to know the people, understand the training, and offer insights and familiarity to the professionals who hit the streets and protect us every day in Sandy Springs.
NOTE: The SSPD Citizens Police Academy is open to anyone who works or lives in Sandy Springs. If you are interested and want to participate in our Citizens Police Academy please
At the August 1st Sandy Springs City Council meeting, High Point Civic Association presented a $1,000 check
to the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent fund. The Association makes an annual contribution to the fund in appreciation
of the Sandy Springs Fire and Police departments. This year's contribution was doubled thanks to additional donations from neighbors. There have been 2 significant home fires in HPCA in 2023 and Chief Sanders spoke on fire safety at the Associations Annual Meeting in March. The Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund was founded in 2010 to foster and enhance the quality of life for the members of the City of Sandy Springs Police and Fire Departments and other local public safety organizations and First Responders. The Fund is designed to help law enforcement officers and their families in times of crisis.
Pictured L-R: Police Chief Ken DeSimone, Association President Mary Ford, Fire Chief Keith Sanders
Mayor Rusty Paul's
State of the City
September 26, 2023 · 11:30am
Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul and the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber will host the City's Annual State of the City Address on Sept. 26.
This is the official State of The City with keynote speaker Mayor Rusty Paul. Mayor Paul will be giving an update on the City and outlining his vision
for the year.
Topics to be covered:
Current Economic and Business Climate
City Springs Master Plan Expansion
Fulton County Local Options Sales Tax (LOST) Funding
Big Band Classics! Get ready to hear horns, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Still Swinging creates an authentic big-band sound, with top-notch performers and an unmatched playlist.
RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 6: Aptly described as “a visual and sonic highlight reel of one of the most influential decades in music history,” Guardians of the Jukebox is a five-star, 80’s-nostalgia juggernaut!
Location: Heritage Amphitheater Lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road, 30328
On Sunday, November, 5th the HPCA board members and neighborhood volunteers will participate once again in The Daffodil Project by planting daffodil gardens at various locations in the High Point neighborhood. Let us know if you know of a public space that would like to participate as a Daffodil site
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Daffodil Project!
What is happening with the zoning of different areas of Sandy Springs? What is being built in the Lowe's parking lot on Roswell Road? Why are there so many apartments in Sandy Springs?
CLICK HERE to better understand the zoning issues, permits and conditions and any changes in the area presented to the Planning Commission
and the City Council. To follow any zoning cases, or to provide Public Comment, CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE for the Public Meetings Calendar and previous Meeting Agendas.
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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.
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.
High Point Elementary School is off to a great start to the school year! We had our annual Back to School Picnic on Friday, August 18th as our first big community event and we anticipate an exciting and full calendar of events for the 2023-2024 school year ahead. Interested in finding out more information about High Point Elementary?
HPCA will once again be a sponsor for the HPES Fall Festival, scheduled for October 14th. Come by and say hello, or, better yet, let us know if you would like to help out at our booth. It’s a great way to meet neighbors and experience
the joy of the kids!
Our High Point Elementary School PTO Directors of Fundraising are working hard to gather Corporate Sponsors for the upcoming school year. The PTO invests around $100k each year to enrich the school in so many ways and supplement what federal funding does not cover. If you or someone you know is interested in being a partner in education with High Point Elementary School,
Heavy rain storms of late are a reminder to be careful while driving in the rain: turn on your headlights, slow down on wet roads, do not use cruise control on a wet highway and do not drive through flooded streets if you cannot see the roadway. Stay safe!
Sandy Springs city services who have responded to numerous calls for help in our area: downed or dangerous trees; dead animals; knocked over traffic signs. They are fast, do a complete job and follow up to make sure all needs have been satisfied. You can reach them if you have an issue at … 770-730-5600.
City Green Live:
Samantha Fish featuring Jesse Dayton
October 13 - 7:30pm
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton’s new collaboration, Death Wish Blues, was born from a shared passion for expanding the blues genre and connecting more deeply with audiences. Their 2023 tour melds both musicians’ eclectic sensibilities into potent and wildly combustible music.
We started as an emergency food source to feed food insecure school families during the Covid-19 shutdowns. What we found was that the need was so much greater than was realized. Now we are a community movement, serving the people of Sandy Springs. Look for Donation Boxes located all around the High Point Area!!
86 Mount Vernon Highway NW,
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in the Fellowship Hall at
Sandy Springs United
Methodist Church.
Whether helping through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of our supporters.
We believe the key to a thriving urban city is changing the mindset about growth at the expense of our natural environment.
We advocate for a deeper understanding of the vital role the environment plays in sustainable growth in urban cities.
We help preserve, conserve and restore tree canopy, streams, springs, wildlife, pollinators, habitat and all the remaining wild places in urban cities by gleaning best practices, proposing policy changes and reaching out to our community with easy and effective ways to have local impact.
We are environmental changemakers, thought leaders, advocates, facilitators, civic partners and good neighbors.
Exciting times are on the horizon. ESS has recently refocused our purpose and honed our mission. The revitalized brand launched in June of 2023 with a new website, a new podcast called Wild in the City and many other exciting developments. We have two big projects slated for 2023-2024: The Tree Canopy Restoration Initiative and the Native Grasslands and Wildlife Corridors Restoration Initiative.
City Council Approves using Grant Money for Path400 Project
Sandy Springs City Council approved using $1 million in supplemental grants from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to cover the rising design costs for the PATH400 multi-use trail extension north from Atlanta to I-285.
The PATH400 project will extend the existing 5.1-mile path from Loridans Drive north to the GA 400/I-285 Interchange.CLICK HERE for more information.
Sandy Springs Farmer's Market Saturdays
8:30 - 12:30
Shop for fresh produce and artisan
foods every Saturday morning at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market with Live Entertainment as you shop!
Each Saturday, through November 18, more than thirty vendors set up shop around the City Green,
many bringing their farm to your table. Other vendors offer
artisan foods and many participants offer pre-orders.
The High Point Civic Association has awarded two $3000 scholarships to two deserving students from Riverwood International Charter School, the public high school that serves our neighborhood. Graduating senior Zohra-Isabella Basmadjian, a graduate of Ridgeview Middle School
as well, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO and fellow Ridgeview Middle classmate Jathziry Chavez-Nonthe will stay closer to home and attend Georgia State University.
This is the sixth year that the
association has offered scholarships
to Title 1 students who attended
High Point Elementary and/or
Ridgeview Middle Schools before attending and earning such high academic achievements at Riverwood International Charter School.
Our first year award was $500 and the amount continues to grow thanks to the contributions of HPCA board members and neighbor contributors.
Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients!
Sandy Springs Education Force has been at the forefront of supporting the educational successes of financially vulnerable students in Sandy Springs for over a decade. With support from our sponsors, we provide targeted educational outreach programs that make a difference for public school students in Sandy Springs. In the past few years, we created new programs and adapted to address pandemic-related needs.
This year, we are planning our 10th annual 5K/10K!
You helped us continue our work helping to bridge the gap for students. Please plan to join us for our even better 5K and 10K this year! We look forward to seeing you at our next Lightning Run on October 21, 2023. You can sign up today and benefit from early-bird pricing. CLICK HERE to secure your spot.
