Highlights from High Point

Highlights from

High Point

A newsletter for our neighbors presented by the High Point Civic Association Board Members

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April 2026 | Issue 73

Our 2026 High Point Civic Association Annual Meeting was a Success!

Thank you to all who attended our 2026 Annual Meeting! We had strong attendance, and a very successful speaker line-up. Our schools and city leaders provided insightful updates, and we also enjoyed a delightful presentation from our very own board member, Jennifer Barnes, about the founding and continued success of her non-profit Solidarity Sandy Springs. CLICK HERE for all the details. And CLICK HERE for photos and a video review of the meeting.

Requesting Your Input

If you attended our annual meeting, please take a moment to give us your feedback and help us improve our event for next year.

CLICK HERE for a One-Minute anonymous survey.

We Reached Our Goal!

Thank you to all who donated! Be on the lookout for the announcement of recipients, scheduled for April 15.

We recently renamed our Scholarship Fund in honor of Tibby DeJulio.

This fund awards two annual college scholarships to students from Riverwood International Charter School who attended High Point Elementary or Ridgeview Middle School and are from Title One families. 100% of all contributions

go toward these scholarships. 

We are currently at 100% of our goal of $6000!! Any new donations will go toward next year's recipients. Please consider helping a student from our neighborhood to realize their

college goals. 

CLICK HERE to learn more

about Mr. DeJulio.

The Daffodils are Blooming! We Want to Hear from You!

With Sallie Duncan's TLC, these gardens have given us yet another lovely bright yellow spring! We’re especially proud to show off the hard work of High Point Elementary's 2nd Grade Brownie troop.

More thanks to PTO President Laura Weekley, who captured the girls with the blooms at their peak.

We have 7 daffodil gardens in the High Point neighborhood.

What do you think of The Daffodil Gardens? Do they bring you hope? Joy? Do you just enjoy looking at them or do they mean something more to you? Let us know! CLICK HERE to share your opinion!

Feel free to to send any photos of you and the daffodils to us at highpointcivicatl@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to find out more about The Daffodil Project.

Perimeter Community Volunteer Fair

Friday May 1st  · 10am to 1pm

Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

1548 Mt Vernon Rd

Dunwoody, GA

Do you have some free time? Want to give back to your community? Do you want to make an impact? Join us and connect with local non-profits seeking committed individuals for various community projects. Light refreshments provided.

CLICK HERE to learn more!

Sandy Springs

Invitational Car Show

Benefiting

Sandy Springs Police Foundation

April 19 | 1:00 - 4:00

City Hall, Sandy Springs

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see a stunning collection of over a hundred unique cars, from classic beauties to exotic wonders,

all while supporting a great cause. Your participation helps raise funds for the Sandy Springs Police Foundation, ensuring our officers have the resources they need to keep our community safe. Please no pets. 

CLICK HERE to learn more and secure your tickets!

CLICK HERE to learn about Caffeine and Octane Car Shows!

Bravo Manas and Tal!

Two of our Junior Advisors will be graduating Riverwood this spring. We’re excited to share their college acceptance news.

Manas Thambireddy will be attending Georgia Tech, and Tal Elkounovitch is going to the University of Michigan. Way to go JA’s!

Sandy Springs Public Meetings

Sandy Springs City Council meetings are Tuesdays, April 7 and April 21 in Studio Theatre at

1 Galambos Way, 6 pm.

You may attend in person or watch live stream. CLICK HERE for agendas, link to live stream, and other

public meetings.

TSPLOST Input Needed

On November 3, 2026, Sandy Springs voters will decide on a renewal of the Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to fund projects through 2032. 

A series of open houses will take place, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about projects proposed for the upcoming TSPLOST renewal, and provide input on future improvement projects throughout Sandy Springs.

  • Wednesday, April 8 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Way Note: There are two meetings on April 8.

  • Tuesday, April 14 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. 

High Point Elementary School, 520 Greenland Rd NE

  • Thursday, April 16 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

North Fulton Government Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road NE

What is Happening on Roswell Road at the Belle Isle Intersection?

Georgia Department of Transporation (GaDOT) closed the lane at the intersection of Belle Isle and Roswell Road because the stormwater drains there are quickly overwhelmed during heavy rain. Resolving the flooding situation requires repairing the storm drain. GaDOT reports that the project to repair the storm drain is out to bid. 

The City of Sandy Springs has been diligent about the follow-up on this issue and has requested that the lane be opened until the repair work is scheduled to begin or as

needed for flooding. We will keep you updated as we are!

Monday Morning

Meandering Men

Former HPCA Board Member and

30 year High Point neighbor, Duffy Hickey, has started 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 meets at 7:00am at the corner of Forest Valley Road and High Point Rd. Walkers who want to drive to that point can park at the Saint Martins Episcopal School parking lot. Rainouts will move the walk to Tuesday morning at the same time.

Please Contact Duffy to be added to the group: 770-891-2374.

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 Board by CLICKING HERE

 to nominate someone or

to volunteer your time.

Mark Your Calendar!

On May 7, the city of Sandy Springs will host a community meeting to provide an update about the plans for our new Fire Station 4 (currently in design for future construction at 5275 Roswell Road). Stay tuned about time and location of May 7 meeting.

Board Member Changes

Warm welcome to our 3 new board members, John Gaffney, Abby Greene and Merrill Nemeroff. And much appreciation to Paul Marotte and Colin Hubbard for their contributions to the board; we wish them well as they move on to new chapters. 

John Abby Merrill

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. 

Concert Dates

CLICK HERE for "know before you go" information!

Did You Know?

High Point families are fortunate to have an International Baccalaureate "cluster" of schools available to their children. Our three public schools - High Point Elementary + Ridgeview Middle + Riverwood High -

represent the only group in the Fulton County School System offering the

IB program from PreKindergarten through 12th grade! 

CLICK HERE to learn more about

this rare opportunity.

Breakfast from the Board

High Point Elementary School teachers and staff were recently treated to a breakfast spread from the HPCA Board, including bagels courtesy of Brooklyn Bagel and Deli. PTO President Laura Weekley assisted with logistics and even met us for set-up at 6:45 am with her

ever-present smile and good cheer!!

Board President Matt Payne and board members Sallie Duncan, Mira Liniado, Sue Griffin, Risa Matthew and Abby Greene all pitched in to show our teachers a little brekkie love. 

Matt Payne, Laura Weekley pictured above. CLICK HERE for more photos of

this special event.

Sandy Springs Farmers Market

Saturdays through November

8:30am - Noon

Shop for fresh produce and artisan foods every Saturday morning at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market.

Each week, a unique selection of vendors set up shop, providing an open-air opportunity to purchase fresh produce and artisan foods.

Many bring their farm to your table; others offer deliciously prepared specialty foods. Live music accompanies your shopping experience.

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 including parking and vendors!

Summer Camps

Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department teams up with various partners to offer summer camps, focused on art, gymnastics, tennis & racquetball, soccer and yoga.

CLICK HERE for more information on the Partner Programs.

CLICK HERE to register.

Joe Alterman's

Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch

Each month celebrated pianist Joe Alterman brings along his favorite musical guests for a one-of-a-kind

jazz brunch, blending smooth live performances with unscripted,

talk show-style interviews that

go behind the music.

Special guests for the

April 12 Toast & Jam are 

John Sandfort and Justin Powell.

CLICK HERE to learn more about them and to reserve your spot.

Ticket prices include a fabulous brunch by Executive Chef Karl Elliott.

April 12

11am and 1:30pm

Sandy Springs

Performing Arts Center

CLICK HERE for ticket information and future performances.

CAC Offers Tax Help

and Seeks Volunteers 

Sandy Springs non-profit, the Community Assistance Center,

is offering free tax help to individuals earning less than $67,000. They are also looking for volunteers to assist with this program, no prior experience is required, and training is provided.

CLICK HERE for both giving

and receiving help.

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.

Our Mission:

High Point Civic Association  

Protects High Point Area Property Values

Creates Community

Advocates on Behalf of Our High Point Neighbors

CLICK HERE to Learn More

*****If you are interested in having someone from the High Point Civic Association board present at an upcoming HOA or neighborhood meeting, please contact our Board. 

CLICK HERE to email your interest.

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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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