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Sandy Springs, Georgia: Interesting Facts
History, events, and places to explore near our Sandy Springs dental office.
Sandy Springs is a city in north Fulton County, just north of Atlanta, along GA-400 and I-285. It became a city on December 1, 2005, and is home to the Pill Hill medical district, where our dental office is located.
Sandy Springs at a Glance
- County: Fulton County, Georgia.
- City status: its own city since December 1, 2005, separate from the City of Atlanta.
- Population: about 108,000 residents (2020 census).
- First mayor: Eva Galambos, who led the effort to incorporate.
- City hall: City Springs, 1 Galambos Way.
- Main ZIP codes: 30328 and 30350, plus part of 30342, which includes Pill Hill.
- Getting there: GA-400, I-285 and the MARTA Red Line.
A Young City With a Long History
Sandy Springs is named for a natural spring that settlers and travelers relied on for generations. You can still see the spring today at Heritage Sandy Springs, a park and museum that shares the history of the area.
The community voted to become a city in 2005. Eva Galambos, who led the long effort to incorporate, served as the first mayor. The 2020 census counted about 108,000 residents, making Sandy Springs one of the larger cities in metro Atlanta.
Events in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs Festival. A yearly community festival with live music, food, artists, and family activities.
Artsapalooza. An outdoor arts festival that brings local and regional artists to City Springs.
City Springs. The city center, home to the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (Byers Theatre), a green for concerts and movies, and a weekly farmers market in season.
Parks and Places to Explore
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Island Ford. Riverside trails, fishing, and picnic spots along the Chattahoochee River.
- Morgan Falls Overlook Park. River views, a dock, swings, and a playground overlooking Bull Sluice Lake.
- John Ripley Forbes Big Trees Forest Preserve. A wooded nature preserve with walking trails right off Roswell Road.
- Heritage Sandy Springs. The historic spring, gardens, and a museum about the area.
The Pill Hill Medical District
Sandy Springs is a regional center for health care. Pill Hill, near the Medical Center MARTA station, is home to Northside Hospital Atlanta, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, along with many medical offices, including ours in the Medical Quarters building.
Getting Around
MARTA’s Red Line serves Sandy Springs with stations at Medical Center, Sandy Springs, and North Springs. GA-400 and I-285 meet in the Perimeter Center area, so Buckhead, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, and Roswell are all a short drive away.
Nearby in Atlanta
The Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world, is in downtown Atlanta, an easy trip south from Sandy Springs by car or MARTA.
Sandy Springs FAQ
What county is Sandy Springs, GA in?
Sandy Springs is in Fulton County, Georgia. It sits in the northern part of the county, just north of the City of Atlanta.
Is Sandy Springs part of Atlanta?
No. Sandy Springs has been its own city since 2005, with its own mayor and city council. It is part of the Atlanta metro area, and some Sandy Springs addresses, including our office on Pill Hill, use Atlanta as the mailing city.
How far is Sandy Springs from downtown Atlanta?
About 15 miles north. GA-400 connects the two, and the MARTA Red Line runs from the Sandy Springs stations to downtown.
What ZIP codes are in Sandy Springs?
Most of the city is in 30328 and 30350. Part of 30342 is also inside Sandy Springs, including the Pill Hill medical district where our office is.
When did Sandy Springs become a city?
Sandy Springs became a city on December 1, 2005, after residents voted to incorporate. Eva Galambos was its first mayor.
Looking for a dentist in Sandy Springs, GA? We would be glad to meet you.
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