About Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs was at last established as a city in 2005. Just 15 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs, which began as a small rural village and summer retreat for wealthy Atlantans, remains an important crossroads and center of commerce for the metro Atlanta, GA region. This combination of economic opportunity, substantial residential choices and the unmatched retail stores helps to explain why Sandy Springs continues to be one of the most desirable communities to live, work, and play in the metro Atlanta region.

One of the fastest growing sectors of metro Atlanta, forecasts by the Atlanta Regional Commission indicate that the north Perimeter area including Sandy Springs will become the regional population center by the year 2020.

Sandy Springs' diverse housing market offers a full spectrum of homes ranging from two bedroom starter homes through large river front mansions. Condominium townhomes, low-rise assisted living and retirement towers complement the traditional single family offerings. In addition, a wide variety of apartment complexes means Sandy Springs has housing to meet every need.