https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/community/atlanta_newsThe latest news and information from Atlanta.https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143941/YDPY7/Atlanta_mayor_announces_68_million_deal_to_sell_city_jail_to_Fulton_County.html(Sandy Springs Reporter) Mayor Andre Dickens announced a $68 million deal to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County after weeks of active negotiation.  The sale stands to free up space at Fulton County’s main jail on Rice Street, which is overcrowded and...Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:33:42 Zhttps://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143941/YDNE7/Sandy_Springs_State_of_the_City_address_set_for_Sept_15.html(Sandy Springs Reporter) The Greater Perimeter Chamber announced that this year s Sandy Spring State of the City address will be on Sept. 15, featuring updates on opportunities and challenges from longtime Mayor Rusty Paul. The mayor s annual citywide update will be in the...<p><img alt="Sandy Springs State of the City address set for Sept. 15" src="https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YDNE7/image.jpg"></p>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:41:04 Zhttps://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143941/YDFM0/This_week_at_the_Farmers_Markets.html(Sandy Springs Reporter) 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 couple of recipes that include those products....<p><img alt="This week at the Farmers Markets" src="https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YDFM0/image.jpg"></p>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Zhttps://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143941/YDFM2/Sept_3_Quick_Bites_New_pizzeria_in_Inman_Park_vegan_brunch_launch_trio_of_restaurant_closures.html(Sandy Springs Reporter) In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a Michelin-recommended pizzeria’s opening in Inman Park, a trio of restaurant closures, and a long-awaited vegan brunch menu debut in Reynoldstown. We’ve also rounded up some upcoming food events to put on...<p><img alt="Sept. 3 Quick Bites: New pizzeria in Inman Park, vegan brunch launch, trio of restaurant closures" src="https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YDFM2/image.jpg"></p>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 Zhttps://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143941/YDDLE/Destination_Augusta_touts_Savannah_River_city_as_tourism_destination_in_Brookhaven.html(Brookhaven Reporter) Destination Augusta, the official convention and visitors bureau of the “Garden City of the South,” stopped by Brookhaven City Centre in late August for a three-hour open house promoting the Savannah River city. Vendors, nonprofits, and project...<p><img alt="Destination Augusta touts Savannah River city as tourism destination in Brookhaven" src="https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YDDLE/image.jpg"></p>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:24:46 Zhttps://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143941/YDDC5/Sandy_Springs_sidewalk_extension_approved_council_working_to_connect_to_Chastain_Park.html(Sandy Springs Reporter) Key points: • The Sandy Springs City Council approved two construction contracts on Sept. 1 for sidewalks, one highly anticipated one along Lake Forrest Drive and the other in one of the city’s most trafficked areas just south of I-285. • Council...<p><img alt="Sandy Springs sidewalk extension approved, council working to connect to Chastain Park" src="https://sandysprings.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YDDC5/image.jpg"></p>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:34:01 Z