Voice Your Opinion on Redeveloping I-285

Is there an alternative to I-285 traffic? In 2006, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority launched revive 285 top end, an initiative to develop a transportation solution for the northern I-285 corridor between I-75 and I-85. The project team is seeking more input and is asking for your help. Go online to www.revive285.com to voice your opinion.

Increase Your Business in 2010

Have a business that you want more exposure for?  Or, interested in learning about some of the new businesses and their resources?   Admission to the Business Expo is FREE and this event is open to the public.  If you are a business owner, sign up to participate in the Sandy Springs/ Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo today and network with 94 exhibitors and hundreds of potential customers! Check out www.sspcexpo.org to see who’s already signed up to participate.

Freebies for Veterans

Thank you to all those that have served this country in the military!  Please take advance of these freebies designated to honor you as a veteran:

Applebee’s Veterans Day Special offers free meals to veterans and active military members on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The restaurant asks that people offer proof of military service. Here is more information about Applebee’s free meals on Veterans Day: http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/

NO COST TO YOU: Fulton County Receives Additional H1N1 Spray Vaccine

Fulton County has received an additional supply of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine to provide protection against the flu virus. The nasal spray vaccine is available for healthy 2-49 year olds with no out-of- pocket cost for the client. Sandy Springs residents can get their vaccine starting today between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Room 102 at the North Fulton Government Annex located at 7741 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

Summer Fun in Sandy Springs & Metro Atlanta

Although Summer is coming to an end, your fun does NOT have to!  Get ready for this upcoming events:

Mark your calendars now for this year’s Movies by Moonlight series:
September 11- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
October 2- Inkheart
October 9- Monsters vs. Aliens

Back-To-School Donations Needed

Can you believe that it is almost the end of July? School will be back in session before you know it. So that means it’s time for the Community Action Center’s (CAC) annual school supply drive.

Metro Atlanta’s Top Schools

Despite some of the bad statistics we hear about Georgia schools, there are actually several schools in Metro Atlanta that are performing well on a nationally-recognized level.  According to Newsweek’s June 8 publication, there are 51 schools in Metro Atlanta that rank in the top 1500 in the nation.  The high schools that excel include Walton (Marietta), North Gwinnett (Suwanee), Campbell (Smyrna), Riverwood (Sandy Springs/Atlanta), Dunwoody (Dunwoody), Sprayberry (Marietta) - just to name a few.

Morning Moves for Kids

What are your children doing this summer?  If you are a morning person, you and yours may enjoy  Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings presented by Heritage Sandy Springs and Muse for Life.  This is a new series on the Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Green. Designed as a fun and engaging opportunity for those with children ages 3 to 10 to enjoy creative movement, these mornings will offer interactive activities incorporating music, dance and exercise.

Summer Fun in Sandy Springs

Schools out for summer and that means it is time for summer activities!!

Hammond Hills Swim and Tennis Association has declared Saturday, June 6 as Sandy Springs Day. Print this article for free admission into the Hammond Hills pool at 555 Glenforest Drive. Please contact membership@hhsta.com or 678.640.8267 or visit www.hhsta.com for more information.

FREE Bulk Pick-Up

Keep North Fulton Beautiful will host a Bulky Trash & Recycling Day on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.Large items not normally picked up by trash collection services can be brought to: Morgan Falls Athletic Park, 450 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs. There will be no charge for the disposal of these large items, with the exception of a $10 fee for televisions or computer monitors, and $25 for projection TV’s. Most items will be recycled or donated to charities. For more information visit www.keepnorthfultonbeautiful.org.

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