Highlights from High Point

Highlights from

High Point

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

March 2025 | Issue 60

An update from our HPCA President

Dear Neighbors -

We invite everyone living in the High Point area (generally City Council District 5) to attend our next Annual Meeting:

Wednesday, April 23rd

5:30 PM - Neighbor social; 6:00 PM - Meeting begins

Church of the Redeemer 5185 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd

Speakers include:

Mary Ford - President, High Point Civic Association
State of Georgia and Sandy Springs Elected Officials
Principals from our local schools
City of Sandy Springs Staff, Police, Fire

Highlights from our 2024 meeting are here.

And a few reminders:

- Here is the link to sign up for "The Scoop," - the bi-weekly newsletter from the City of Sandy Springs.

- We are now recruiting new Board members for 2025. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact me at marynoraford@gmail.com.

- We've kicked off our 2025 HPCA Scholarship campaign. To donate to the Scholarship, click HERE. See below to learn more about the program.

- To have someone from the High Point Civic Association Board speak at your next HOA or neighborhood meeting, please contact me directly - marynoraford@gmail.com.

Thank you

Mary Ford

President

High Point Civic Association

HPCA Riverwood Scholarship Fund

For the eighth year, the High Point Civic Association will provide scholarship funds to two deserving Riverwood High School seniors who are off to college in the fall.

Last year's scholars received $2500 each thanks to generous

donors like you!

Our goal this year is $3000 per student, collected by the end of April, and we are well on our way.

100% of any contribution you make will go toward these scholarships.

CLICK HERE to Donate Now!

Shown below are last year's scholars with Board Members: Duffy Hickey, Aylin Hernandez Aguilar, Riverwood Principal Kindra Smith, Jenifer Damian and Colin Hubbard.

Please Join Us!

High Point Civic Association Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 23 | 5:30pm

You are invited to join your neighbors and other HPCA members at the High Point Civic Association Annual Meeting with special guests and speakers from City Staff to Elected Officials.CLICK HERE for ongoing updates!

Advocating for High Point The 2024 Year in Review

How the High Point Civic Association has been working for YOU!

- Successfully advocated for neighbors regarding the proposed Development Code at the Planning Commission meeting, City Council Meetings, and in direct meetings with City Staff. As reported in the January 2024 newsletter, the changes that HPCA opposed were NOT approved. This means that the 1/2 mile distance requirement between gas stations was retained and that retail and "neighborhood eatery" were NOT added to the list of acceptable uses for our "ON" - "Office Neighborhood" designation.

- Held the Annual Meeting in April 2024, which included all three principals from our schools - Dr. Danielle Miller (High Point), Thomas Garrett (Ridgeview), Kindra Smith (Riverwood),

Sandy Springs Mayor Paul, City Manager Eden Freeman, Representative Betsy Holland, Senator Josh McLaurin, Sandy Springs District 5 Councilman DeJulio, and Police Chief Ken DeSimone CLICK HERE for more information about our 2024 Annual Meeting

- Hosted the Fall Cul-de-Sac social in October

- Supported the Daffodil Project with additional plantings and garden maintenance

- Welcomed new homeowners with information from the High Point Civic Association

- Supported the Sandy Springs Fire and Police departments with a donation to the Benevolent Fund

- Participated in the Citizen's Police Academy, Leadership Perimeter, and the Sandy Springs Mayor's Citizens Academy

- Hosted a "Safe Street Initiative" forum specific for our HOA and neighborhood leaders (coordinated at the request of City staff)

- Presented at HOA meetings to provide updates on key

- Published regular communications about key activities in the city

- Advocated for a crosswalk at Forest Hills and High Point (now under construction)

- Represented the neighborhood at ALL City Council meetings this year

- Granted two $3000 scholarships to Riverwood students from High Point

- Represented the neighborhood at the High Point Elementary Fall Festival

- Connected neighbors to key resources in the city for help with specific concerns

- Volunteered for many Sandy Springs based non-profits including Solidarity Sandy Springs, Sandy Springs Education Force and others

Sandy Springs

Mayor and City Council

Hold Planning Retreat

Sandy Springs leadership recently completed their annual planning retreat to discuss priorities for our city for the coming year. For an overview of the meeting, CLICK HERE.

To watch a recording of the meeting, CLICK HERE.

Save Spalding Drive Elementary

Our friends to the north of us at Spalding Drive Elementary School, located in the Fulton County School District in Sandy Springs, unfortunately lost their fight to keep their school open. The redistricting of the Elementary School lines are subject to school year 2025-2026. CLICK HERE to visit the new district map of the Sandy Springs cluster

of schools.

The parents are now exploring the idea of establishing a Splading Drive Charter School for the 2026-2027 school year.

CLICK HERE to learn more about what you can do to assist!

CLICK HERE to follow their Facebook page for updates and more details on the Fulton County School Board vote.

2025 Hunger Walk Run

Sunday, March 9th at the

HomeDepot BackYard

Solidarity Sandy Springs receives a dollar for dollar credit at the Atlanta Community Food Bank for every paid registration to join Team Solidarity Sandy Springs. Bring your family and friends to join Team Solidarity Sandy Springs at the 2025 Hunger Walk Run. You can help us reach our team fundraising goal by making a donation or take the next step against hunger by joining us on Sunday, March 9, in-person or virtually!

CLICK HERE to register.

Restaurant Row in Sandy Springs

10 miles of Culinary Treasure

to Discover

Discover your new favorite restaurant on Restaurant Row in Sandy Springs, featuring more than 120 local independent eateries, with everything from Mediterranean street food and contemporary Caribbean to Omakase-style sushi and Kosher Latin

American cuisines.

Taste Greek, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Brazilian, French, Indian and more at some of the city’s most beloved restaurants all along

one thoroughfare.

Tell your friends to meet you on Restaurant Row for dinner!

Ready to explore the culinary scene?

CLICK HERE to start your journey!

The Lantern Parade and

Lantern Work Shops

The City of Sandy Springs is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Lantern Parade on Saturday, April 5th, along Morgan Falls Road to

Overlook Park.

This family-friendly Signature Event invites participants of all ages to bring a lantern and join the parade,

followed by a lively display along the Chattahoochee River.

The pre-parade Block Party,

including food trucks and music,

will kick off at Steel Canyon Golf Club at 6:00 p.m., with the parade

stepping off at 8:15 p.m.

This year, acclaimed Lantern Parade artist Chantelle Rytter will host guided workshops so you can build your own lantern, on March 29th and 30th at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Workshops are expected to reach capacity, so registration is required. CLICK HERE for registration to the workshops and for all

things Lantern Parade!

Free Concert Series

Strumming up some exciting news! City Green Live, Sandy Springs free concert series, is coming back with an incredible lineup you

won’t want to miss!

April 11 – Tonic (Rock)

May 23 – Face 2 Face (a tribute of Billy Joel and Elton John)

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)

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.

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.

The Daffodil Project Continues

BOLO: Be on the lookout for these yellow Daffodil Project signs around the neighborhood! In past years,

Sallie Duncan, HPCA Board member has spearheaded the Daffodil Project in the High Point area, planting and keeping up with a little TLC in the gardens over each season. Watch for the Daffodils to come up strong and bright in the spring. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Daffodil Project. CLICK HERE to follow High Point Civic Association on Instagram.

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

Solidarity Sandy Springs

6315 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Our Mission Statement:

At Solidarity Sandy Springs, we are dedicated to helping reduce the impact of food insecurity on individuals and families by providing access to fresh, nutritious food choices while creating opportunities for all community members to serve and build meaningful relationships.

About Us

Our pantry started in March 2020 to help food-insecure families during the COVID shutdown. That grew into a community movement to help overlooked families. It is our great honor to help those families feel uplifted, supported, and food secure.

We serve 700-750 families per week & have served over 100,000 shoppers.

Come See us!

The Pantry is open for our community to receive food on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30am - 11:30am.

The Pantry is open for deliveries and to receive donations Monday - Saturday from 9:00AM - 11:00AM.

Where we are now:

Thanks to a partnership with Regency Centers, our new location is in the Sandy Springs Plaza

6315 Roswell Road,

Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

DONATE HERE

VOLUNTEER HERE

Environment Sandy Springs

Shedding Light on the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, an invasive insect known as the Spotted Lanternfly has been detected in Fulton County Georgia for the first time on October 22, 2024. This pest is a serious threat to Georgia's agriculture industry as ti is a sap feeder on stone fruit trees. Homeowners should be vigilant, because a number of native hardwood tree species - including beech, birch, black gum, maples, oaks and sycamores - are also susceptible to damage from this invasive insect.

The Georgia Invasive Species Task Force encourages Georgians to take immediate action if Spotted LanternFly is detected. To read the full article on the ESS blog, CLICK HERE.

Household Hazardous Waste Event

Saturday March 29 | 9am-1pm

Keep North Fulton Beautiful is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event sponsored by the City of Sandy Springs.

This event is exclusively for residents of the City of Sandy Springs.

No businesses or contractors please.

Pre-registration and a valid photo ID

at the event displaying your

address are required.

To pre-register, CLICK HERE. Deadline: Wednesday, March 26th, or when the capacity is reached.

REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON SITE.

North Fulton

Government Service Center

7741 Roswell Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30350

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

February 18 through March 6

There is still time to enjoy the 25th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival!

Immerse yourself in a spectacular lineup of international films on the big screen, with select titles streaming from March 7-16. Don’t miss this unforgettable cinematic celebration that unites our community through the power and diversity of film!

Screenings in Sandy Springs will take place at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs and The Springs Cinema & Taphouse.

CLICK HERE for more information

Sandy Springs City Council Approves Mid-Block Crossing Safety Improvement Project in the

High Point area

The High Point Road mid-block pedestrian crossing will connect the east and west sides of High Point Road at Forest Hills Drive. The City plans to construct around 60 linear feet of sidewalk on the west side of High Point Road, including ADA ramps, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) on both sides of the road, a marked crosswalk, and a passive video detection system. The passive video detection system will allow for the RRFB to be activated by the presence of a pedestrian rather than using the signal button, allowing residents to safely

utilize the crossing to attend

Congregation Beth Tefillah.

CLICK HERE for more info.

Let Us Entertain You!

Music, Theatre, Festivals, Free Live Concerts, Plays, Demonstrations, Restaurants, etc.

What in the World is going on in Sandy Springs? CLICK HERE to visit the City Springs Theatre District website to mark your calendar and plan your spring visits to the lovely venues located right in our city of Sandy Springs.

So much to do, so much to see!

Sign up for Sandy Springs Alert at Spr.gs/Alerts to receive the latest updates on severe weather, road conditions, power outages, and other emergencies in our City.

For non-emergency concerns and requests such as debris,

please use Sandy Springs Works

at Spr.gs/SSWorks to keep

emergency lines open for

life-threatening situations.

CLICK HERE to register for alerts.

Visualization of Georgia Express Lanes

Top End I-285

Click the photo above to see the visualization of the proposed project. Review the environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures detailed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS).

CLICK HERE for more concept designs.

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 the Board President, Mary Ford.

CLICK HERE for her email.