Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News

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Reminder.... SANDY SPRINGS TO HOST VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING ON FINAL DRAFT CONCEPTS FOR NORTH END SHOPPING CENTERS The City of Sandy Springs will hold a virtual public input meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2020, to display the final draft mixed-use conceptual plans for four shopping centers in the North End of Sandy Springs:... Northridge-8331 Roswell Road (Former Kroger) Former Loehmann’s Plaza-8610 Roswell Road North River-8830 Roswell Road North Springs-7330 Roswell Road (Former Big Lots) The meeting will consist of a short presentation overviewing how community input has been incorporated into the presented designs. Information will also be shared to ensure that future development plans can be financially feasible for the private development community to implement. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. For more information including the zoom meeting link, please visit spr.gs/northern. The presentation and concepts will be posted on the City’s website after the meeting, and community members can provide public comment until Monday, November 16, 2020.

11/3 Work Session and Regular City Council Meeting

Polls are open until 7 p.m. To verify your polling place - https://www.fultoncountyga.gov//votin/find-my-polling-site

We made considerable progress today to reopen roadways closed due to downed trees and power lines. While Hurricane/TS Zeta was quick in its visit to our area, it was also extremely powerful, toppling more than 250 trees, many of those taking power and utility lines with them. Our Public Works crews have worked 24/7 since Thursday to remove, repair, and restore. Currently, there are 13 streets with downed trees in power lines, with restoration underway by Georgia Power. Ge...orgia Power is forecasting that it hopes to have power restored in those areas by midnight. Our field superintendents will continue to monitor these recovery activities. We are also tracking an additional ten locations where utilities other than Georgia Power have restoration work needed (Comcast, ATT etc). Roadways in these areas are open to traffic, with protective cones and barriers in place where needed. A reminder that the best way to report trees and/or power lines down is to either call 9-1-1 or our 24/7 Call Center at 770.730.5600. The call/report is logged, and we have a system in place to get the information quickly to emergency response teams. Under Restoration Work by GA Power E Northway Lane Mystic Dr Cherrywood Huntcliff Trace Mt Paran Pkwy DARTMOOR CIR Brixham Ct (Duplicate / Dartmoor) Ison Road Stella Drive Valley Cove Mt Paran Rd Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Buckhorn E Lanes Open but Utility Work Still Underway Powers Ferry & Dudley Ln Twin Branch Road Rivershore Pkwy WINTERTHUR CLOSE Mount Vernon Rd Mt Paran Rd Long Island Drive Chaparral Dr Scott Valley Rd Old Riverside Drive

As we begin November (and don't forget the time change), we are still clearing from our record-breaking Oct Tropical Storm. Zeta set a record as the 11th named hurricane for the season. While a quickly moving storm, its effects were seriously impactful. More than 250 trees landed on roadways, blocking intersections and causing damage, and many of those trees took power lines with them. As comparison, the day after Irma came through Sandy Springs in 2017, we reported 33 ro...adways blocked by downed streets - and that was significant. Georgia Power crews are working in the city, and our Public Works crews have worked 24/7 since Thursday to clear areas as fast as possible, with new reports of fallen trees lasting through Saturday. We know if you have been without power, it is difficult to practice patience. We appreciate your understanding as all crews work to make the needed repairs. Closures in place or work remaining (note that we are currently evaluating throughout the city, and this working list represents notations based on the current rounds in progress) Dartmoor Cir Chapparal Dr Cherrywood E Northway Lane Sentry Hill Trl Ison Rd Stella Dr Twin Branch Rd Valley Cove Winterthur Close Bridgewood Valley Huntcliffe Tr Jett Ferry Rd & Spalding Long Island Dr Mt Vernon Rd (7700) Mt Paran Pwy Mt Paran Rd (482) Old Riverside Dr Peachtree Dunwoody Rd (4555) Riverview Road Scott Valley Rd Buckhorn E Mystic Dr

While we may not want to add another hour to 2020, it IS time we turn our clocks back.

Zeta Update: Crews continue to work to clear the MANY downed trees and power lines around the city. The map shows the sites we were working on early this morning. Since then, we've cleared many locations - but have also added as additional trees taking power lines have added to our numbers. More than 150 trees are no longer calling Sandy Springs home due to Zeta. Georgia Power has mobilized in areas throughout the city. Work is happening. We appreciate your patience.

Peachtree Dunwoody Road is closed between Brookhaven Springs Drive (City of Atlanta) and Windsor Parkway (City of Sandy Springs). Detour streets are: From Peachtree Dunwoody Road north to Brookhaven Springs Drive to Carter Drive to Club Drive to E. Brookhaven Drive to Mabry Rd (City of Brookhaven) to Windsor Parkway

Having a great time at the Trick-or-Treat event at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market! There’s still time to join us! #spookysandysprings

Our Halloween Farmers Market is open, and it’s a perfect fall day! Come shop our vendors, take photos at one of our themed areas and enjoy music by our DJ. Little ones can trick or treat at any of the vendors. All activities are socially distanced - come visit!

As we start our All Hallows Eve day, our Public Works crews continue their efforts to clear roadways. We're making a lot of progress, but there are still intersections that are blocked by trees and powerlines. Peachtree Dunwoody at Starlight is the latest added to the list. We'll post the list shortly. When you're out today, please be situationally aware.