Welcome to Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs is close to all the Atlanta attractions yet is a cozy community offering an alternative to staying downtown. Sandy Springs became the first new city in Georgia in almost 50 years when it was established in 2005. Ideally situated in north Fulton County, this sprawling community of over 100,000 residents straddles I-285 and GA400, and is bordered by Buckhead to the south, Brookhaven and Dunwoody to the east, the Chattahoochee River to the west and Roswell to the north. Sandy Springs has quickly established itself as a major business hub with one of the highest ratios of Fortune 500 companies per capita in the U.S, including the headquarters for UPS, and Mercedes-Benz North America. The city’s lush residential neighborhoods comprise some of Atlanta’s most desired addresses and include everything from mid-century modern ranches, mid-rise condominium buildings and lavish multimillion-dollar mansions. Residents love being close to the new City Center, a mixed-use development incorporating a new city hall, performing arts center plus high-end residences, retail shops and a network of inter-connected green space.
Proudly boasting the Southern hospitality and charm that Georgia is famous for, our city is the sixth largest in the state. Enjoy some of the free or inexpensive gems that await you in Sandy Springs. Just minutes from downtown yet worlds apart Sandy Springs is a city in northern Fulton County, and an inner ring suburb of Atlanta. The city's population was 108,080 at the 2020 census, making it Georgia's seventh-largest cities.
Sandy Springs ITP “inside the I-285 perimeter” is not technically part of Buckhead, but it does share many of the amenities, location benefits, beauty and affluence that make up the Buckhead lifestyle.
Although property taxes in Sandy Springs are only marginally lower than Buckhead proper, you will find that is a great point of pride and even an impetus to move here for many residents. Sandy Springs has been highlighted nationally for having one of the most innovative and efficient city governments in the country.
Sandy Springs is conveniently located by a wide variety of retail. A modern city center, City Springs offers visitors and locals a vibrant place to play. With the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, a programmable City Green, interactive fountains for kids to enjoy, and a variety of delicious dining options, we’re sure you’ll find a reason for an encore visit to City Springs in Sandy Springs.
Fountain Oaks Shopping Center offers some wonder dining options, Kroger Grocery Store and some great clothing Boutiques. The Prado Shopping Center on Roswell Road has big box retailers like Target and Publix and many more smaller options for shopping and dining. Lake Forrest Drive and Long Island Drive provide a straight shot to Buckhead’s beloved Chastain Park. A quick drive along I-285 to 400 will take you the Glenridge area medical centers and hospitals districts.
