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Sandy Springs develops plan to eliminate fatal crashes on its roadways
by Bob PepalisMarch 22, 2025 | 10:09 amA consultant presented the latest version of a draft safe streets plan to the Sandy Springs City Council, leading council members to ask what effect previous road safety projects have had.Kristen Wescott, Transportation Services unit manager, told the city council at its March 18 work session that the final version of the Safety Action Plan will be brought back for approval in April.Wescott said addressing the places and problems that lead to serious injury or death on
NFA Burger, Pepper’s Hotdogs, Fred’s among stalls at new Braves’ Truist Park food hall
by Sarra Sedghi of Rough Draft Atlanta With major league baseball set to start in two weeks, Braves’ Truist Park revealed the latest additions to the game-day grub lineup available during the 2025 season. Up first is a closer look at the new Outfield Market, a food hall with eight restaurant stalls launching in tandem with the Braves’ April 4 home opener against the Miami Marlins. Easily accessible to baseball fans at the Chop House Gate, Outfield Market’s vendors will offer pared-down,
Visit Sandy Springs gains accessibility status for tourism
by Bob Pepalis of Rough Draft AtlantaMarch 18, 2025 | 3:55 pmVisit Sandy Springs, the city’s destination marketing organization, gained recognition as the first destination in Georgia to achieve the “Destination Verified” status with Wheel the World, a global accessibility platform. This designation highlights the city’s commitment to accessible tourism for travelers with physical, cognitive, and invisible disabilities, according to a news release. The status recognizes communities that have undergone a
