Run walk run to the weekend
Feb. 27 — Part-time Sandy Springs resident Jeff Galloway passed away at 80 years old on Thursday. Galloway was an Olympian and running coach who founded the popular run-walk-run method that made the sport more accessible and enjoyable for many of us. For years, Galloway’s Phidippides in Sandy Springs was THE place to get your running gear and meet friends for weekend runs.
😢 Rough Draft readers shared their thoughts and memories on the passing of this local legend.
🌞 After Thursday’s much-needed rain, weekend temps around 65 – 70 degrees will be a reminder spring is just around the corner.
Now for some local headlines:
👍 Fulton County Chair Robb Pitts said the county is stronger than ever during his State of the County address on Feb. 24. “As I visit communities across our county, I hear concerns about the future, about public safety, about affordability, and about election integrity,” Pitts said. “All of which I understand, but my response is simple: Fulton County is strong. In fact, we’re much stronger now than ever before.”
🔥 One suspect has been arrested, and law enforcement is looking for a second after a series of fires were set in wooded and grassy areas in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody earlier this week.
👑 Three people may be charged after climbing to the top of the Queen building in Sandy Springs as reported by WSB-TV.
Thanks for reading,
Hayden and the Rough Draft team
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Sandy Springs residents weigh in on transportation priorities
🚘 Sandy Springs held open houses Feb. 24-26 for its Transportation Master Plan, a planning document identifying priority projects around the city for future funding rounds.
This November, Fulton County residents will vote in a referendum to continue the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), which is set to expire at the end of March 2027.
Incorporated cities in Fulton County, excluding Atlanta, share the sales tax revenue based on their population. The county’s sales tax is paid by anyone who buys taxable products or services in Fulton County, outside the city limits of Atlanta.
TSPLOST projects fund traffic safety and congestion relief, bridges, road maintenance and paving, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and bicycle lanes. Examples in Sandy Springs include the Johnson Ferry Road at Mount Vernon Highway realignment, PATH400, and corridor improvements along Hammond Drive, Mount Vernon Highway, and Roswell Road’s North End Boulevard.
📍 Read more about proposed transportation projects in Sandy Springs.
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You’ll get a personal look at the resilience, unity, and rebuilding of communities across Northern and Southern Israel following October 7. Meet the people whose strength and spirit continue to shape the nation’s future. Don’t miss your opportunity to deepen your connection to Israel’s people, culture, and story.
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Sandy Springs Connects! returns
💼 Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers in metro Atlanta’s Central Perimeter at the semi-annual Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo on Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Community Assistance Center, the City of Sandy Springs, and the Greater Perimeter Chamber are hosting the job fair at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, located at 1 Galambos Way.
Organizers say the free, in-person event is designed to move hiring beyond online applications and create opportunities for face-to-face conversations and networking.
“Our business community continues to grow and create strong career opportunities across multiple industries,” Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said. “The Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo brings together top employers and qualified talent in one place, and we’re proud to partner with CAC and the Greater Perimeter Chamber to strengthen our local workforce.”
✅ Read more about the job fair.
Prom for All: Sandy Springs’ Superstar Dance promotes inclusion and joy
🕺🏽 Sandy Springs is inviting teens and adults with developmental or physical disabilities to the Superstar Dance, “an unforgettable, inclusive prom celebration,” March 20 from 6-8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’s Studio Theatre.
The city says it’s an event so special that it has been featured in People Magazine. “It’s prom season, and everyone deserves a night to shine,” a city spokesperson said.
The evening is designed to be joyful while celebrating individuality, confidence, and community. Every attendee will be crowned prom king or prom queen, because at this event, everyone is royalty.
⭐️ Learn more about the event.
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What’s doin’ around Sandy Springs
🪕 Feb. 28:The High Kings & The Byrne Brothers at City Springs
📚 Feb. 28:Literacy Development at Sandy Springs Library
🎼 Feb. 28:40Palooza at Pontoon Brewing Company
✏️ March 2:Sandy Springs Writers’ Group at Sandy Springs Library
🥋 March 3:Youth and Adult Karate at Hammond Park
🗓️ Find more events and add your event to our free, online event calendar.
The Sports Section
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCORE ATLANTA
🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL
- Holy Innocents’ (23-3): Saturday vs. Southwest Atlanta Christian (22-6) *
- Lovett (16-13): Saturday @ North Cobb Christian (24-3) *
- Mt. Vernon (26-3): Saturday vs. Savannah Christian (18-8) *
- North Springs (9-15): Season Completed
- Pace Academy (21-7): Saturday vs. Eastside (20-8) *
- Riverwood (13-14): Season Completed
- Westminster (21-4): Saturday @ Jonesboro (21-7) *
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL
- Holy Innocents’ (21-6): Friday vs. North Cobb Christian (11-15) *
- Lovett (13-11): Season Completed
- Mt. Vernon (1-19): Season Completed
- North Springs (4-17): Season Completed
- Pace Academy (13-11): Season Completed
- Riverwood (5-20): Season Completed
- Westminster (19-8): Season Completed
* Second round of GHSA playoffs
⚾️ BASEBALL
- Holy Innocents’ (4-5): Friday vs. North Atlanta (3-5)
- Lovett (4-3): Friday vs. Marietta (6-2); Monday @ Calvary Day (2-4)
- Mt. Vernon (4-1): March 5 @ IMG Academy Gold (3-1)
- North Springs (3-8): Friday @ Allatoona (3-3); Monday vs. Druid Hills (3-4)
- Pace Academy (2-4): March 9 @ Creekside (3-1)
- Riverwood (5-4): Friday vs. Woodstock (2-4)
- Westminster (3-3): Friday vs. TBD (PG High School Showdown); Saturday vs. TBD (PG High School Showdown)
🥍 BOYS LACROSSE
- Holy Innocents’ (2-2): March 12 vs. Midtown (2-1)
- Lovett (5-0): Friday @ Lake Highland Prep, FL. (2-0); Saturday @ Montverde Academy, FL. (3-4)
- Mt. Vernon (3-0): March 9 vs. Dunwoody (3-0)
- Pace Academy (3-2): March 17 @ Starr’s Mill (2-1)
- Riverwood (1-4): Monday vs. Druid Hills (0-3)
- Westminster (1-2): March 14 vs. Blessed Trinity (2-3)
🥍 GIRLS LACROSSE
- Holy Innocents’ (3-1): March 10 vs. Pace Academy (3-2)
- Lovett (3-1): Friday @ Baylor, TN. (0-0); Saturday vs. USN, TN. (0-1)
- North Springs (0-3): Monday vs. Lanier (1-2)
- Pace Academy (3-2): March 7 @ Mountain Brook, AL. (0-1)
- Riverwood (1-2): Tuesday vs. Oconee County (3-0)
- Westminster (1-3): March 12 @ Buford (2-3)
⚽️ BOYS SOCCER
- Holy Innocents’ (2-2): Friday vs. Fideles Christian (4-1)
- Lovett (3-3): March 10 @ Carver-Atlanta (0-0)
- Mt. Vernon (0-2): March 6 vs. Mount Bethel Christian (0-0)
- North Springs (3-2): Friday vs. Shiloh (1-4)
- Pace Academy (1-4): March 13 vs. Northgate (2-1)
- Riverwood (1-4): Friday @ Pebblebrook (5-1)
- Westminster (1-3): March 10 @ Kell (0-4)
⚽️ GIRLS SOCCER
- Holy Innocents’ (3-0): March 10 vs. Washington (1-0)
- Lovett (3-0): March 12 @ Therrell (3-1)
- Mt. Vernon (1-2): March 10 vs. Mount Bethel Christian (0-0)
- North Springs (2-2): Friday vs. Shiloh (2-3)
- Pace Academy (1-3): March 10 vs. Creekside (0-4)
- Riverwood (5-0): Monday @ Etowah (3-1)
- Westminster (3-0): March 13 @ Mill Creek (3-1)
School records do not reflect Feb. 26 games.
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