City Springs Theatre Company puts a whole lot of heart on the stage with ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/15 5:35A Sammie Purcell

The Wizard of Oz at the City Springs Theatre (Photo by Ben Rose Photography). The 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” is nothing if not a tough act to follow. Starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, a young Kansas...

Ring in 2026 at these Atlanta restaurants on New Year’s Eve

Buckhead Reporter 12/15 3:20A Beth McKibben and Eloisa Bloom

We’ve rounded up a slew of special New Year s Eve dinners at restaurants around Atlanta to help you ring in 2026. Reservations and tickets are disappearing fast, so make your move today. Check back...

Fulton County approves $15.8 million for behavioral health

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/15 2:59A Bob Pepalis

Key Points: • The renewal of $15.8 million in contracts will provide behavioral health services for more than 7,000 individuals. • The agencies will continue to provide services for adolescents and...

Fire set by inmate inside Fulton County Jail injures nine people

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/15 2:44A Rough Draft

Five inmates and four Fulton County Jail staff members were taken to a local hospital with smoke inhalation injuries after an inmate started a fire at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 12. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office reported in a news...

Police/fire departments have expanded since incorporation

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/14 12:46A Cathy Cobbs

(File photo) Sandy Springs Police Department Since the Sandy Springs Police and Fire Department began operations in 2006, each entity has grown significantly in personnel and services rendered. The...

Former CDC contractor Fuller announces House seat candidacy

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/13 6:49P Bob Pepalis

Sandy Springs resident Beth Fuller announced her candidacy for the Georgia House District 53 seat. (Provided by Beth Fuller) Sandy Springs resident Beth Fuller announced on Dec. 11 her candidacy as a...

Economically disadvantaged Sandy Springs students show improved academic scores

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/13 2:00A Bob Pepalis

Key Points: • More than 63 percent of students enrolled in Sandy Springs schools are economically disadvantaged. • Zone 4, which includes Sandy Springs public schools, has 8,774 students enrolled....

Publisher’s Note: 20 years later, home again

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 12/12 9:52P Keith Pepper

The most recent issue of Reporter Newspapers marked two significant milestones. As you can read in the printed pages and online here , the City of Sandy Springs is celebrating its 20th birthday. While...

Atlanta restaurants offering dine-in and takeout service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 12/11 4:00A Beth McKibben and Eloisa Bloom

Planning to dine out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Restaurants around Atlanta will serve special holiday menus on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For people gathering at home, let a local...

Dec. 11 Quick Bites: big restaurant closures, Mellow Mushroom’s return to Decatur, new Irish bar in...

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/10 11:30P Beth McKibben

Agave will close on Boulevard after 25 years on Jan. 31, 2026. (Via Google Maps) Restaurant Reopening Five months after closing, the Decatur location of Mellow Mushroom reopened this week – and with a...

After 45 years on Roswell Road, El Azteca is all in on Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/9 8:00A Beth McKibben

This story is from the December 2025 issue of Reporter Newspapers, marking the 20th anniversary of the City of Sandy Springs. The Sandy Springs location of El Azteca opened in 1981. (Photo by Cathy...

Sandy Springs incorporation opened the door to other municipalities

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/9 8:00A Lauren Menis

Sandy Springs created its downtown with City Springs When Sandy Springs became a city in 2005, it provided the impetus for nearby areas to do the same, changing the landscape of the North Atlanta...

Building on momentum as Sandy Springs celebrates 20 years

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/8 10:00A Rusty Paul | Sandy Springs Mayor

Our community builds momentum. More than 35 years ago, a dedicated group of residents formed the Citizens for Sandy Springs, galvanizing support to incorporate our city. Before we officially became the City of Sandy Springs on December 1, 2005,...

Sandy Springs’ long journey to cityhood

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/8 10:00A Logan C. Ritchie

Businessman, author, and entrepreneur Oliver Porter played an instrumental role in the lobbying, cityhood, and structure of Sandy Springs’ city government more than two decades ago. (File photo) On...

Lauderhill’s Fine Jewelry serves community for decades

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 12/7 2:31A Bob Pepalis

Key Points: • Frank and Geneva Barnhill founded Lauderhill’s Fine Jewelry in 1981. • The Barnhills have more than 60 years of experience in the jewelry business. Geneva Barnhill opened Lauderhill s...