Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs is a city of 107,087 people in Fulton County, Georgia, founded in 2005.
Why visit Sandy Springs
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 267 places to eat, 34 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oglethorpe University, Springs Cinema & Taphouse, Albert E. Thornton House and Archibald Smith Plantation Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Sandy Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. The city's population was 108,080 at the 2020 census, making it the 7th-most populous city in the state. It is the site of several corporate headquarters, including UPS, Newell Brands, Inspire Brands, Focus Brands, Cox Enterprises, and Mercedes-Benz USA's corporate offices.
From the Wikipedia article Sandy Springs, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Oglethorpe University
School · 4.4 mi
Private liberal arts college in Brookhaven, Georgia
Georgia Ensemble Theatre and Conservatory
Cinema and theater · 6.4 mi
Resident professional theatre company at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia
University of Atlanta
School · 5.6 mi
Defunct, for-profit, distance education university
Regal Cinemas Perimeter Pointe 10
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
1155 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs
Museums and landmarks22
Albert E. Thornton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Archibald Smith Plantation Home
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic house in Roswell, Georgia
Barrington Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Building in Roswell, Georgia, USA
Brookhaven Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Bulloch Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Historic home in Roswell, Georgia, United States of America
Cecil and Hermione Alexander House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Donaldson-Bannister House and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic property in Dunwoody, Georgia
Isaac Roberts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.
Island Ford Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Human settlement in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States of America
May Patterson Goodrum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Northwoods Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Peachtree Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Human settlement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Center Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
5750 Roswell Road
Mo,We-Th off; Tu 11:30-13:00,15:15-16:45; Fr 16:30-18:00; Sa...
Chastain Memorial Park
Park · 4.4 mi
City park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Murphey Candler Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States
Fullers Park
Park · 5.6 mi
Park in Cobb County, Georgia, United States of America
Abernathy Greenway
Park · 1.0 mi
Playable Art structures playground, pavillion, Picnic tables, restrooms Groups are invited to use pavilions, on a first-come,...
70 Abernathy Road Northwest, Sandy Springs
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes267
Abuelos Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
6631 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Su-Sa 11:00-22:00
Aldo's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
6690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Sa-Mo 17:00-22:00, Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00
Café Intermezzo
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bistro, Cake, Pastry · 1.9 mi
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Cheeseburger Bobby's
Restaurant · Burger · 1.1 mi
5975 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Clay's Sports Cafe
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings, Burger · 1.0 mi
5975 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
El Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
1412 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Green Coyote Cantina
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.8 mi
255 Village Parkway Northeast, Marietta
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
255 more on the map.
History
Human settlement in the area can be traced back to approximately 400 AD, when Native Americans forged three trails to better access the area's freshwater springs. In the 16th century, the Creek Muskogee tribe settled the area, where they remained until the early 1800s, when they were forced out of the area due to the discovery of gold.
In 1821, the federal government held a number of land lotteries in the area, resulting in the purchase of land in present-day Sandy Springs and its subsequent settlement. The Austin-Johnson House, the oldest existing unaltered house, was built in 1842 on what is now Johnson Ferry Road. In 1851, Wilson Spruill donated 5 acres (2.0 ha) of land for the founding of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, near the natural spring for which the city is named. In 1905, the Hammond School was built at Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway, across the street from the church.
From the History section of Sandy Springs, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay34
Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
6345 Powers Ferry Road Northwest, Atlanta
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
4565 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Perimeter Center
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
915 Crestline Parkway, Atlanta
Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
5785 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Churches and places of worship56
Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
705 Spalding Drive Northeast, Sandy Springs
Chamblee First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.7 mi
4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.1 mi
4400 North Peachtree Road, Atlanta
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.4 mi
8120 Colquitt Road, Atlanta
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.9 mi
258 West Wieuca Road Northeast, Atlanta
Shopping62
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Our Lady of the Assumption School
School · Roman Catholic · 3.9 mi
1320 Hearst Drive Northeast, Atlanta
Atlanta Jewish Academy
School · 2.5 mi
5200 Northland Drive Northeast, Atlanta
Healthcare23
Allergy & Asthma Consultants (Atlanta): Dr. Paul Rabinowitz MD
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Map of Sandy Springs
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Peachtree Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fulton County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Dunwoody 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Brookhaven 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Chamblee 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Doraville 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Vinings 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Roswell 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Peachtree Corners 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- North Druid Hills 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Smyrna 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Marietta 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The King and Queen towers, Maksim Sundukov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Sandy Springs, GA, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Sandy Springs Heritage Hall, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- The Sandy Springs historical marker, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Sandy Springs Plaque, Presto569, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Sandy Springs entertainment lawn, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Heritage Sandy Springs spring site, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Heritage Sandy Springs 9.11.2001 Memorial, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Heritage Sandy Springs Park, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Abernathy Arts Center, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Abernathy Park, Sandy Springs GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Perimeter Center, Sandy Springs, GA, USA - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Atlanta Georgia Temple 04.07.07, The original uploader was Matthewrlee at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Digital Enterprise HQ, Edward.Rice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Digital Enterprise Hallway Wall, Edward.Rice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UPS meets with ESGR, Ga. Guard (8469371418), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Buckhead midtown downtown atlanta, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- UPS reaffirms support of Ga. Guard employees (8469371352), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- UPS reaffirms support of Ga. Guard employees (8469370978), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Ga. Guard, UPS, ESGR solidarity (8468275995), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- AirWatch corporate building, Sreejithk2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231677011), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231676811), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- North Springs Station at Night, Jftalley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cox Enterprises Headquarters, Taylor2646, CC BY 4.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231678795), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231678651), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Concourse at Landmark Center, JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Concourse tower, Sanday Springs, GA (5261047044), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colombian consulate items, Pipeafcr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Women's leadership ceremony, JDurden1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-285 inner loop - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perimeter Mall 2, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231672931), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody station, Atlanta, JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perimeter Mall 1, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231676589), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Atlanta skyline from Dunwoody, GA (4231674497), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231673873), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dunwoody, GA (4231677427), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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