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A Bright Future Lies Ahead
A wise person once said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”
At Dental Assisting 101, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to enjoy a career doing what they love. Unfortunately, many men and women in Georgia settle for soulless, thankless jobs with no upward mobility. If you are stuck in a job just to pay the bills, your opportunity to make a change and build a better life is here.
Unlike traditional colleges, we offer our students an expedited pathway to success through a hands-on educational approach where students learn by doing. One of the best ways to secure your future and set yourself up for success is to learn from the best. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you enroll in our dental assisting school in Sandy Springs, GA. We pride ourselves on having one of the most effective dental assisting courses in the state, where most students find a position within 60 days of graduation.
When it comes to decisions, choosing a new career path is one of the most important of your life. It’s not an easy choice, and it can be even harder to juggle your current responsibilities while you study and attend class. That is why we offer both in-person and online course structures, focusing on teaching practical skills that you will use every day as a dental assistant. When you choose Assisting 101, you can rest easy knowing you won’t spend valuable time trying to discern complicated lectures or irrelevant tasks. Instead, you will learn crucial skills that will set you apart from your peers and help you begin a new life-changing career in the dental industry.
When you enroll in our dental assisting school, you will reap the benefits of:
- Flexible schedules for working adults and first-time students
- Practical training that will teach you the skills necessary to flourish as a dental assistant
- Knowledgeable dental faculty who want you to succeed
- Access to your instructor 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
- Affordable tuition with low payment plan opportunities
- In-depth career prep to get you ready for a job in the dental industry
- Resume help and job interview coaching
Choosing Your Dental Assisting Course In Sandy Springs, GA
At Assisting 101, students have their choice of two unique dental assisting programs in Sandy Springs. Both programs consist of 78 hours of lecture and 48 hours of in-depth, hands-on training at one of the best dental offices in metro Atlanta. Both programs allow students to build a career in dentistry with the help of real dentists and dental assistants.
STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM TWO DIFFERENT COURSE PROGRAMS: ON-SITE AND ONLINE.
On-Site Programs
Our on-site dental assisting program is perfect for students who do not have to travel long distances to our facility or need to “rush” to complete the course.
Learn MoreOnline Programs
Our online program is ideal for those students that like to complete training at their own pace.
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Our online program is ideal for those students that like to complete training at their own pace. If you are an eager student willing to study every day and want to complete this program in as little as one month, you can do so. However, if you would like to take more time to manage other life responsibilities, you have the choice of completing this course in less than six months.
When you choose our online dental assisting course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Begin classes at any time. With Assisting 101’s online course structure, students may begin learning as soon as their registration is approved.
- Obtain a customized welcome kit that includes your textbooks, studying materials, alginate impression kits, dentition models, x-ray kit, pouring model package, and scrubs. This way, you can experience hands-on learning from the comfort of your home.
- Take 10 academic sessions online, totaling 78 hours of lecture time and 30 hours of hands-on training seminars.
- Immerse yourself in the world of dental assisting, through educational lectures. These lectures contain demonstration videos, slide shows with instructor voice-overs, and rich illustrations to ensure you retain crucial skills and information.
- Complete the course as quickly as you would like. Dedicated, hardworking students can finish our online dental assisting course in Sandy Springs, GA, within a month!
- Use our externship placement services to help you discover local dental offices in need of interns to help you fulfill our course competencies. While not mandatory for graduation, an externship will help you better prepare for a long career in dentistry. An externship can also be an incredible way to network with industry professionals and work at an office that may hire you down the road.
- Engage with your instructor, who will be with you every step of the way while you carve your path to a new, rewarding career.
On-Site Dental Assistant Course
Our on-site dental assisting program is perfect for students who do not have to travel long distances to our facility or need to “rush” to complete the course.
THIS PROGRAM IS MORE IN LINE WITH A TRADITIONAL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Immerse yourself in a traditional 10-week-long program consisting of training and in-office lectures each Saturday from 9AM until 5PM. On-site classes are conducted in an intimate teaching environment to ensure each student gets the attention they need and deserve.
- Learn from successful dental professionals in our state-of-the-art dental assisting school in Sandy Springs, GA. Because this program is only offered four times a year, class space is very limited.
- Get a basic understanding of common dental assisting techniques through lectures in the morning. You will put those techniques to use in our operatories in the afternoon, where you will practice real-world dental assistant duties.
- Attend an orientation meeting, where you will receive your textbooks, studying materials, scrubs, and more.
- Benefit from 48 hours of shadowing by our fully trained technicians and dental professionals. While you are being shadowed, your instructor will walk you through important procedures and teach you crucial skills needed for a fulfilling career as a dental assistant.
- Build friendships and lifelong relationships with like-minded students who also want to begin a career in the dental industry.
Why Choose A Career In The Dental Industry?
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is expected to grow 11% over the next 10 years – faster than the average job growth of many other industries. New and ongoing evidence suggests an important link between a person’s overall health and their oral health. Because of this, demand for dental-related services is expected to stay strong for years to come. Dental offices in Georgia and other states must meet this projected demand. As such, the need for trained dental assistants will continue to grow.
As Baby Boomers grow older and as more men and women practice good oral hygiene, the need to treat and maintain one’s teeth will lead to an increased need for quality dental care. Over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that nearly 24,000 new dental assisting jobs will be created. That means the future is bright for any student who has been educated through our dental assisting courses in Sandy Springs.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT DENTAL ASSISTANT CAREERS OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS
- Rated #15 Out of 100 Best Health Care Support Jobs According to U.S News and World Report
- Rated #84 Out of Best 100 Jobs in All of the United States
- Average Salary: $40,080
- Unemployment Rate: 2.4%
- Number of Jobs: 23,400
What Does A Dental Assistant Do?
As a professional dental assistant, you will be tasked with managing a wide range of administrative and clinical responsibilities at a dental office. Dental assistants play a crucial role in the day-to-day workflow involved in a dental practice. They work alongside hygienists and dentists to provide patients with the highest quality oral care in the state of Georgia.
Common dental assistant job duties may include:
- Assisting in the lab
- Sterilizing dental equipment and tools
- Ordering and organizing supplies for their dental office
- Help perform x-rays
- Maintain and organize patient dental records
- Perform coronal polishing for patients
- Provide fluoride treatments for patients
- Help educate patients about how to maintain their oral health
- Help educate patients about best practices relating to proper oral hygiene
- Providing assistance to dentists and hygienists during cleanings
- Greet patients and make them feel comfortable
- Collect important info from new and existing patients
Why Attend a Dental Assisting School In Sandy Springs, GA?
They say the best way to predict the future is to create it, and that is exactly what you will be doing when you enroll at Assisting 101. We believe in getting our students ready for a lifelong career, not just a job that pays the bills. When you attend our award-winning dental assisting school, you are investing in a future rich with opportunity.
Unlike other workers who choose not to attend school for legitimate training, our students enjoy a quick start in a vibrant job market where financial and personal growth are common. When you become a dental assistant after graduation, you will have confidence knowing you are well-prepared for a life-changing career.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS WHY OUR STUDENTS SAY THEY CHOOSE TO ATTEND OUR DENTAL ASSISTING SCHOOL:
WORK IN AN EVER-GROWING INDUSTRY
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that job growth for dental assistants is growing at a faster rate than most other industries. This bodes well for our students, who will have job security as they navigate the workforce. In a time where many jobs are being replaced by robotics and other technological advances, the skills that you learn at Assisting 101 can help you for the rest of your life.
FULFILLING BALANCE BETWEEN LIFE AND WORK
The work/life balance in the U.S is a problem. Spending every waking hour at the office instead of home with family can be draining at best and depressing at worst. Unlike other professionals, dental assistants typically enjoy normal working hours during the business week. That means they have more free time to dedicate to their children and families.
ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When you are a dental assistant, you plan a crucial role in your dental office. But as an ambassador of the profession, you also help educate patients about the benefits of good oral hygiene. Given the ties between heart health and oral health, you are making more of a difference than you might realize.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
When students graduate from Assisting 101 and accept a job as a dental assistant, many choose to make it their lifelong career. For others, the role of dental assistant is just the beginning – a steppingstone to a role with more responsibility. After only a few years as a dental assistant in Sandy Springs, the chance to become a manager or supervisor will become much more likely. The sky is the limit!
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Highest-rated breweries in Georgia
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(STACKER) – Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a few more tucked away in rural spots. Thanks to the craft brewery revolution, though, no one need look too hard to find a bounty of venues to visit. Retail sales of craft beer in the U.S. grew from $10 million in 2011 to $29 million in 2019, according to Stati...
(STACKER) – Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a few more tucked away in rural spots. Thanks to the craft brewery revolution, though, no one need look too hard to find a bounty of venues to visit. Retail sales of craft beer in the U.S. grew from $10 million in 2011 to $29 million in 2019, according to Statista, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating the first dip in sales in 2020 after increases every year. In 2019, small and independent brewers put 26.3 million barrels of beer into the world, according to the Brewers Association, representing inroads into the beer market share.
Most breweries don’t just roll out the barrels, though. They also offer tours, which has become an increasingly popular activity for those 21 and over. Businesses capitalizing on areas where craft breweries are clustered nearby package tours and provide transport. Like wine tastings at vineyards, visitors can taste a brewery’s products. In-demand beers and small-batch brews can be events in their own right, with beer lovers lining up to get limited-release beers. If nothing else, brewery tours are usually a cheap way to drink a lot of beer. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated breweries in Georgia on Tripadvisor.
#29. Pontoon Brewing
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7 reviews) – Address: 8601 Dunwoody Pl Building 500, Suite 500, Sandy Springs, GA 30350-2519 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Macon Beer Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (11 reviews) – Address: 345 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201-3274 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. JailHouse Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 reviews) – Address: 8 Cherry St, Hampton, GA 30228-5575 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (37 reviews) – Address: 5813 S Vickery, Cumming, GA 30040-8794 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#25. Glover Park brewery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews) – Address: 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA 30060-1977 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Arches Brewing
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (20 reviews) – Address: 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354-1439 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Omaha Brewing Company
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (60 reviews) – Address: – Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Wild Heaven Beer
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (27 reviews) – Address: not available – Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Riverwatch Brewery
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (15 reviews) – Address: 1175 4th St Building 61, Augusta, GA 30901 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#20. Gate City Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26 reviews) – Address: 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075-4289 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Slow Pour Brewing
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews) – Address: 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-4818 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. Tantrum Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25 reviews) – Address: 1939 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528-2819 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Three Taverns Brewery & Tasting Room
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (24 reviews) – Address: 121 New St, Decatur, GA 30030-4131 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. The Lincoln Fill Station and Home Brew
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (31 reviews) – Address: 2280 Henry Clower Blvd, Snellville, GA 30078-3106 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#15. Abide Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13 reviews) – Address: 130 Werz Industrial Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263-5802 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Tucker Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews) – Address: 2003 South Bibb Drive, Tucker, GA 30084-6240 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Weber’s Growler Factory
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (20 reviews) – Address: 115 Longview Plz, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2534 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Georgia Beer Co
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (9 reviews) – Address: 109 S Briggs St, Valdosta, GA 31601-5494 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Eagle Creek Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (23 reviews) – Address: 106 Savannah Ave Suite B, Statesboro, GA 30458-2982 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#10. Currahee Brewing Company
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (5 reviews) – Address: 25 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009-1965 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Cherry Street Brewing Halcyon
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (17 reviews) – Address: 6640 Town Square Ste 510, Alpharetta, GA 30005-3964 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. Creature Comforts Brewing Co
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (98 reviews) – Address: 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601-2727 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Pretoria Fields Collective
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (10 reviews) – Address: 120 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701-2529 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Fannin Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (55 reviews) – Address: 3758 E First St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-4514 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#5. Oconee Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (14 reviews) – Address: 202 N West St, Greensboro, GA 30642-1124 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Wild Leap Brew Co
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (87 reviews) – Address: 308 Main St, LaGrange, GA 30240-4504 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Reformation Brewery (Woodstock)
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (95 reviews) – Address: 105 Elm St., Woodstock, GA 30188 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Jekyll Brewing
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (57 reviews) – Address: 2855 Marconi Dr Ste 350, Alpharetta, GA 30005-2037 – Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Grumpy Old Men Brewing
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (180 reviews) – Address: 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-8506 – Read more on Tripadvisor
Ponce City Market developer has plans for downtown Sandy Springs
Adrianne Murchison
A commercial property owner’s redevelopment plans for Sandy Springs would bring a new look and feel to the downtown district, if approved by City Council in December.Jamestown Properties, the developer of Ponce City Market in Atlanta, is seeking a rezoning to redevelop nearly eight acres of Parkside Shopping Center at 5920 Roswell Road. Parkside is nearly 13 acres in total and sits beside The Hammond Exchange where Whole Foods is located. Jamestown is also the owner of that development.At Parkside, the developer would foc...
A commercial property owner’s redevelopment plans for Sandy Springs would bring a new look and feel to the downtown district, if approved by City Council in December.
Jamestown Properties, the developer of Ponce City Market in Atlanta, is seeking a rezoning to redevelop nearly eight acres of Parkside Shopping Center at 5920 Roswell Road. Parkside is nearly 13 acres in total and sits beside The Hammond Exchange where Whole Foods is located. Jamestown is also the owner of that development.
At Parkside, the developer would focus on the west side of the plaza at Cliftwood Drive and Sandy Springs Circle. The developer plans to build 51,400 square feet of new retail space, 63,000 square feet of office space, five townhomes, and a six-story building containing 23 condominiums and 190 apartment units. Green space, a dog park and a parking deck would also be added.
The shopping center is located in the City Springs district and zoned for buildings with a maximum height of three stories. The developer seeks to change the zoning to allow for up to six stories. Under current plans,15% of the buildings would be three stories or taller, Sandy Springs Senior Planner Matthew Anspach said.
The Planning Commission approved a recommendation for the rezoning during a Nov. 17 meeting. Jamestown Properties is scheduled to have a public hearing with City Council on Dec. 21.
Jamestown estimates the project would start next year and be completed in 2024.
Parkside Shopping Center is home to the Sandy Springs Cinema and Taphouse, which the developer has said will be a focal point of the remodeled property.
According to the Jamestown, businesses on the east side of the shopping center and located outside of the nearly eight acres planned for redevelopment wouldn’t be disturbed, but businesses on the west side that operate in 51,000 square feet of retail space would be displaced.
Il Giallo Osteria and Bar would likely be moved to another space in the development, Jamestown officials said during an August Q&A session with residents.
The plan seems to have local support.
“Based on their prior projects this will be a tremendous addition and benefit to the businesses and residents of Sandy Springs,” said Ronda Smith, president of the Sandy Springs Council of Neighborhoods at a recent Planning Commission meeting.
Other projects are already underway in Sandy Springs.
Nearby at City Springs, the city is constructing a nearly $5 million Veterans Park plaza across from the City Center campus. A large water fountain and sidewalk across the park entrance will mirror the same features outside the Performing Arts Center on the opposite side of Roswell Road.
And earlier in November, Sandy Springs approved the Heritage Building on Blue Stone Road as the future home for the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and a state-of-the-art memorial and exhibits.
Former SF Giants third round pick re-signs with the Braves
Jeff Young
A former SF Giants top draft pick did not have a long stay in free agency as he re-signed with his old team relatively quickly. According to the MLB.Com Transactions Page, infield prospect Jalen Miller is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a minor league pact.Former SF Giants t...
A former SF Giants top draft pick did not have a long stay in free agency as he re-signed with his old team relatively quickly. According to the MLB.Com Transactions Page, infield prospect Jalen Miller is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a minor league pact.
Former SF Giants third round pick re-signs with the Braves
The Giants selected Miller in the third round of the 2015 draft out of Riverwood High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Originally drafted as a shortstop, the Giants tinkered with the idea of having him play in the outfield as well before he moved strictly to second base.
Given his draft pedigree, the middle infield prospect often appeared on the Giants' top prospect lists earlier in his career. However, his prospect status dimmed as he struggled at nearly every minor league level.
In the year that he was drafted, Miller posted a .511 OPS in 197 plate appearances with the Arizona Giants of the Arizona Rookie League. His struggles continued over the next two seasons, but he still moved up the minor-league ladder.
He was asked to repeat Single-A in 2018 after a rough campaign in 2017 and that was a move that proved to be favorable for Miller. He slashed .276/.321/.434 with 14 home runs, 62 RBI, and 73 runs scored in 554 plate appearances with the San Jose Giants in that season. It appeared as if he had turned the corner and started tapping into the raw power that once made him a third-round pick.
This was an especially encouraging development given that he had been one of the younger players in Single-A in 2018. He earned a promotion to Double-A in 2019 but struggled to the tune of a .619 OPS, but he managed to swat 11 home runs.
Of course, Miller did not register a stat line in 2020 due to the canceled season from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Giants left him unprotected in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft last December and he was plucked away by the Atlanta Braves.
The right-handed bat was assigned to Double-A where he produced a .646 OPS with nine home runs in only 255 plate appearances. The home run output was encouraging, but his stat line was not too different from his 2019 season.
Despite this, the Braves must have liked what they saw because he will be returning to the organization in 2022. The terms of the deal are not yet known but it cannot include a camp invite at the moment due to the transaction freeze. Hopefully,
People concerned over developer’s plans for large subdivision in Sandy Springs neighborhood
Mike Petchenik
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Plans to build a large subdivision in the middle of an already established Sandy Springs neighborhood aren’t sitting well with those who live nearby.A developer has proposed purchasing eight homes on property off Johnson Ferry Road, not far from Roswell Road, in order to build roughly 50 new detached homes.“We want them to know that our neighborhood is special,” said Rebekah Barr, president of the Glenridge Hammond Neighborhood Association in an interview with Channel 2′s Mi...
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Plans to build a large subdivision in the middle of an already established Sandy Springs neighborhood aren’t sitting well with those who live nearby.
A developer has proposed purchasing eight homes on property off Johnson Ferry Road, not far from Roswell Road, in order to build roughly 50 new detached homes.
“We want them to know that our neighborhood is special,” said Rebekah Barr, president of the Glenridge Hammond Neighborhood Association in an interview with Channel 2′s Mike Petchenik. “The location is amazing. We have a lot of young families.”
Barr said her neighbors are concerned about the proposed density of the project, which would require a zoning change from the city of Sandy Springs.
“The character of our neighborhood is supposed to be protected, where we have half acre, residential lots,” she said. “And this obviously compromises that protected nature.”
Barr said a project with that many homes could generate too much traffic, especially since the neighborhood already sits just a few yards from busy Roswell Road.
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“Now this will take what would have been eight drivers, let’s say 16 drivers, and now make it 90 drivers,” she said. “So that just adds that much more cut-through to the neighborhood.
At a meeting this week, Barr and her neighbors met with the developer, Hedgewood Homes, to learn more about the project and to express opposition to it.
“They made it seem like they cared what the neighbors thought, and they didn’t want to do something that did not have the support of the neighborhood,” she said. “But you know, if they’re in business and, and business is there to make money, and if the project is good enough, then they probably will go through with it.”
In an email, Don Donnelly, of Hedgewood Homes, sent Petchenik answers to questions about the project:
“Our plan is very similar to projects we have produced in Alpharetta, Buckhead, Woodstock, Norcross and City of Atlanta—an infill project that will provide new upscale homes within walking distance of City Hall and their amphitheater, restaurants, shopping and offices. We know that new home buyers want this type of home with private gardens, public green spaces and walkable to urban amenities like Sandy Springs offers. The new proposed City multi-use trail will run along the front of our proposed project from City Hall as you can see on the attached site plan.”
Donnelly told Petchenik traffic studies for similar projects showed a negligible affect to traffic patterns in those areas.
“The density is much less than the new apartments recently constructed 1 block away and is a good transition to the existing large-lot homes that were built ~70 years ago.”
Donnelly told Petchenik community opposition could play a role in whether the company files an application to move forward with the project.
“Of course, community opposition to any project is a big focus for us. Our zoning approval for the Buckhead project last month was a result of us addressing Buckhead neighborhood concerns and so similarly, we will continue to work with the Sandy Springs neighborhood to continue to improve this project.”
A Sandy Springs City spokesman told Petchenik the city had “no position” on the project.
“It’s too early in the process,” said Dan Coffer. “The zoning report and recommendation won’t be issued until after a submittal of their application materials and a review and analysis is properly undertaken by staff.”
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Sandy Springs mayor shares third term priorities
Bob Pepalis
As he heads toward a third term as Sandy Springs mayor, Rusty Paul said his priorities span from tackling water issues with Atlanta to expanding City Springs, completing transportation upgrades, starting an arts program and spurring revitalization in the city’s North End.According to unofficial election results, Paul won almost 70% of the votes over his challenger Dontaye Carter. Fulton County should...
As he heads toward a third term as Sandy Springs mayor, Rusty Paul said his priorities span from tackling water issues with Atlanta to expanding City Springs, completing transportation upgrades, starting an arts program and spurring revitalization in the city’s North End.
According to unofficial election results, Paul won almost 70% of the votes over his challenger Dontaye Carter. Fulton County should certify the results on Monday.
One of Paul’s first priorities is to work with the next Atlanta mayor to get the water system in Sandy Springs under the city’s control.
Sandy Springs officials say they are being overcharged for water because Atlanta still runs and owns most of its water system. The dispute has been brewing for a while, and the pandemic has slowed negotiations.
“I’d hope in the first six months to be able to sit down with the new mayor of Atlanta and talk about some amicable settlement on water,” Paul said the morning after the Nov. 2 election.
Another priority for Paul in his next term includes expanding the town center project City Springs. The city owns a block of property south of the project and is underway on a master plan update to generate ideas.
“We’ve done some preliminary studies, but it’s really just kind of taking City Springs and moving it south … and then creating new restaurants and shops and other things in that area,” Paul said. Read more about the plans here.
He added that a new plan to use the Heritage Building site for the location of the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and its Anne Frank in the World exhibit will be integrated into the city’s broader plans for its City Springs district.
Transportation improvements will also be top of mind for Paul, as voters just approved an extension of the transportation sales tax (TSPLOST), which will fund major upgrades in Sandy Springs. That includes widening Hammond Drive.
“Hopefully, we’ll get a big chunk of the Hammond Drive project done over the next few years,” he said. Read about other TSPLOST projects here. “There are a lot of transportation initiatives that need to be finished.”
Paul also looks forward to creating a robust arts program in Sandy Springs. The city recently acquired the Abernathy Arts Center from Fulton County and now is considering what to do.
“I’ve been the arts mayor, between the performing arts, the Arts in the Open sculpture contest. So, this will be just another extension of what we’ve been doing,” Paul said.
He also said the city is focused on spurring revitalization in the North End after a lot of planning and thinking.
“Now we’re beginning to change the building codes and land codes up there to facilitate those plans. So I’m hoping in the next two, three years, we’ll have some projects that will begin there and they’ll begin that revitalization,” Paul said, adding that while the city has a lot of underutilized retail, some developers are ready to revamp it.
The city is holding an open house today, Nov. 4, on the North End plans. Paul expects the development code changes to come before the city’s Planning Commission at its Nov. 17 meeting and then before City Council in December.
Lastly, Paul said he plans to ensure Sandy Springs remains Georgia’s safest city, which he said voters voiced as a major priority.
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