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Why Join and Support the High Point Civic Association?

 
 
Mission:  
 
High Point Civic Association
  • Protects High Point Area Property Values
  • Creates Community
  • Advocates on Behalf of Our High Point Neighbors
 
 
ADVOCATING FOR HIGH POINT:
  • Host periodic special-interest meetings for relevant neighborhood and community issues
  • Strong, respected voice with Sandy Springs City Council and Planning Commission
  • A seat at the table of the City Board of Appeals
  • Connect neighbors to key resources in the City for help with specific concerns
  • Maintain website with links to matters of neighborhood interest
  • Host Annual Meeting and Fall Social
  • Fund two annual college scholarships for Riverwood High School seniors who are from Title One families and attended either High Point Elementary and/or Ridgeview Middle schools
  • Represent the neighborhood at High Point Elementary Fall Festival
  • Give presentations at HOA meetings to provide information and updates
 
Recent Accomplishments:
  • Advocated for neighbors regarding the proposed Development Code at the Planning Commission meeting, City Council Meetings, and directly with City Staff. We successfully opposed changes to the 1/2 mile distance requirement between gas stations; and retail and "neighborhood eatery" were NOT added to the list of acceptable uses for "Office Neighborhood" designation.
  • Held Annual Meeting in April 2025 with local school representatives, Sandy Springs staff, Fire and Police Chiefs, and City and state elected officials.
  • Continued support of The Daffodil Project with additional plantings and maintenance
  • Welcomed new homeowners with information about HPCA
  • Donated to Sandy Springs Fire and Police 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) 
  • Advocated for a crosswalk at Forest Hills and High Point
  • Represented the neighborhood at ALL City Council meetings in 2024
  • Volunteered for many Sandy Springs based non-profits including Solidarity Sandy Springs, Sandy Springs Education Force and others 
 
Past Accomplishments:
  • Successfully opposed the division of a 1-acre lot on High Point Road into three lots.
  • Successfully opposed the development of flood-plain property into school athletic fields and parking lots at the south end of High Point Road.
  • Successfully petitioned rejection of character-map change for property at the northeast corner of Roswell Road and Windsor Parkway.
  • Supported and provided substantial input to Sandy Springs City Council on the development of Windsor Meadows Park.
  • Provided input on the development of the Gateway Project located at Roswell Road and Windsor Parkway regarding housing, traffic and retail design.
  • Recognized and provided thank you awards to High Point area fire and police forces for their outstanding service following the impact of a recent hurricane.
  • Hosted neighborhood information meetings about:
    • area public schools (High Point, Ridgeview and Riverwood);
    • violent crime follow-up in the Derby Hills neighborhood; 
    • city offerings on securing homes;
    • detailed review of new City police policy on home alarm response.
  • Participated in the development of the City’s long term Character Map.