Post-World Cup world
Friday, Jul. 17 — The Rough Draft Sandy Springs team sends its condolences to Mayor Rusty Paul and his family on the death of Paul’s son Russ.
🤔 We know many people are wondering what they’re going to do for entertainment after the World Cup concludes this weekend. Fear not — this week’s newsletter features lots of activities Sandy Springs has in store.
🌦️ The weekend weather will be typical for this time of the year, with temperatures in the upper 80s and chances of rain each day.
⚽️ You have two more chances to attend the Futbol Fever Watch Party at CityBar. & Cafe. as England and France play for third place on Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m., and Argentina and Spain battle it out for the championship on Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m.
👎🏼 Fulton County commissioners voted to oppose extending Atlanta’s tax allocation districts (TADs), citing they violate Georgia’s Constitution and put a “huge” tax burden on residents.
🐻 A Sandy Springs resident captured video of a black bear in her yard, as reported by CBS News Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources advises people to take down their bird feeders, which are attracting the animals.
👩🏻🎤 Concerts by the Springs: Radio 80’s Band has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 26. Organizers canceled last weekend’s event due to weather.
🎸 The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival returns to Sandy Springs Sept. 25 and 26. The free event features live music from nationally acclaimed acts, a market with more than 60 artists, and kids’ activities. Organizers are looking for more vendors and creatives for this year’s event.
💼 The Greater Perimeter Chamber has named Todd Olesiuk as its new development director.
🀄️ Sandy Springs and Buckhead residents Rebecca Bernath and Steffi Rohn created the BamBuddiesApp to take the challenge out of scheduling your Mahjong games.
SANDY SPRINGS SNAPSHOT: The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs hosted journalists Greg Bluestein, AJC; Cathy Cobbs, Rough Draft; and Lisa Rayam, WABE to share insights on how they keep their reporting based on facts, how they gather information from multiple sources, and the importance of local journalism in our communities. The event was sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club.
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⚽ When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27 through Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
The Roberts Drive closure
⚠️ A section of Roberts Drive at Roswell Road in north Sandy Springs is shut down after an overnight crash on July 14 that affected a fire hydrant near the State Route 9 bridge over the Chattahoochee River.
Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said the Atlanta Watershed Management Department is responsible for repairs to the fire hydrant and water main at the crash site and plans to have the roadway restored by Saturday morning.
“[An overnight accident] … destroyed a fire hydrant and created a severe flooding situation that undermined the roadway at that intersection,” Paul wrote on Facebook. “It is totally impassible and a significant section of the roadway must be rebuilt.”
🚫 Read more about the Roberts Drive closure.
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Sandy Springs launches SUP Showdown
💦 Sandy Springs is inviting paddlers from across the Southeast to compete in the inaugural Sandy Springs SUP Showdown on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
City officials say the event aims to establish a new tradition for paddleboarding enthusiasts while introducing more residents and visitors to the city’s vibrant outdoor recreation opportunities along the Chattahoochee River.
“The exciting new event will showcase the natural beauty of the Chattahoochee River while highlighting the growing popularity of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and adaptive paddle sports,” the city’s announcement said. “With support from Catalyst Sports for adaptive kayak athletes, the Sandy Springs SUP Showdown celebrates competition, accessibility, and the spirit of the water.”
⛱️ Learn more about the event.
Back-to-School events
🎒 Sandy Springs announced its upcoming back-to-school youth programming, kicking off in early August with the city’s annual National Night Out and the first Movie by Moonlight showing.
At the city’s Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 4, public safety personnel from all levels of government will gather around the City Green for a National Night Out event. The Sandy Springs Police, Sandy Springs Fire, and Recreation and Parks departments pitch in to put on the annual celebration, promoting strong community-police relationships while offering a fun and engaging evening for families.
🍿 The city also announced three Movie by Moonlight events beginning with “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” (2003) on Friday, Aug. 7.
👉🏼 Read more about the city’s back-to-school events.
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⚽ When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27 through Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
What’s doin’ around Sandy Springs
🌳 July 17: Nature 101 at Sandy Springs Library
🎨 July 17: Watercolor for Beginners at Sandy Springs Library
🎼 July 17:Boyce Avenue at City Green Live
🦆 July 18:Birds Georgia Field Trip at Morgan Falls Overlook Park
🎲 July 19:Family Board Game Day at Battle & Brew
👩🏼🍳 July 22: The Art of Ravioli at Just Love Coffee Cafe
🗓️ Find more events at Rough Draft’s event calendar.
Be a part of Rough Draft’s dinner club
🍽️ We are taking Rough Draft off your screen and into local restaurants with our dinner club onTuesday, July 21.
We’ve partnered with DNNR to host IRL dinners where you’ll be matched with five like-minded readers for thoughtful conversations and real community building. Participants in June enjoyed a good meal and conversation at Baraonda in Sandy Springs. (pictured)
And, your ticket directly supports local journalism.
🎫 Think of it as your favorite newsletter, but with better food and actual eye contact. Book your seat today for our next dinners in Sandy Springs and Poncey-Highland.
