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...

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...

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’ 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...

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,...

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...

New lane to open on I-285 westbound to ease traffic flow

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 12/7 1:12A Bob Pepalis

An auxiliary lane will open on I-285 to help motorists merge more safely. (Provided by GDOT) A new auxiliary lane will open on I-285 westbound between Roswell Road and Riverside Drive on Monday if the...

Rough Draft’s top 10 Atlanta food and dining stories of 2025

Buckhead Reporter 12/5 2:16A Beth McKibben

As we prepare to say goodbye to another year, we’re looking back at ten stories that really had Rough Draft readers buzzing in 2025.  Our most-read food and dining stories this year centered around...

GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 8:27A Bob Pepalis

Sandy Springs Police blocked off Dunwoody Place at the Roswell Road intersection and restricted traffic. (Photo by Bob Pepalis) A male suspect who allegedly pulled out a weapon while being...

Did you miss these November 2025 Atlanta restaurant openings?

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 4:38A Beth McKibben

Check out this brief roundup of recent restaurant openings and announcements of upcoming restaurants you might have missed in November. Steakhouse Luella opened in the former The Ivy space in...

This week at the Farmers Market

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 3:00A Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a...

Quick Bites Dec. 4: Lewis Barbecue’s debut, 24/7 Marietta Whataburger, restaurant closures

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/3 11:30P Beth McKibben

Lewis Barbecue opens Dec. 8 at Ansley Mall. (Courtesy of Lizzy Rollins) Restaurant Openings Whataburger opened this week in Marietta . The Sandy Plains Road location is open 24/7, includes a double...