Mold Remediation in Sandy Springs, GA

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Trammel Crow announced plans to begin construction in June on an 8.1-acre redevelopment — Hillcrest — just a block from City Springs off Mount Vernon Highway.

Plans for the mixed-use development include 362 apartments, 30 for-rent townhomes and around 18,000 square feet of retail space with a central plaza and greenspace.

The company says its subsidiary High Street Residential and mixed-use developer Third & Urban are expected to complete the project in 2027, according to a June 4 press release.

Sandy Springs Economic Development Director Chris Burnett said moving the project along involved a lot of moving parts.

“This is big one for us, no doubt about it,” Burnett said. “I want to talk about new project that is really in the shadow of City Springs, it’s on the southwest corner of the [Mount Vernon Highway and Sandy Springs Circle] intersection.”

Currently, the site consists of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Center, a grass field and a parking lot. Because of the property’s steep grade, Trammel Crow says the development will terrace down from Mount Vernon Highway along Sandy Springs Circle.

The church, which is selling a chunk of its properties on the south side of Mount Vernon Highway, says it plans to use proceeds to fund significant improvements to its primary campus.

Sandy Springs Methodist Rev. Kate Floyd said she envisions that the church’s redeveloped campus will be integral to a vibrant city center and a welcome addition to the community.

The Sandy Springs Development Authority approved a tax abatement proposal at its June 5 meeting, laying out a parking arrangement between the city, its Development Authority and Trammel Crow.

Members said it is set to come before the Sandy Springs City Council June 17 after their approval.

The agreement designates 111 parking spaces at Hillcrest for city use through a parking easement, making them free for the first two hours for patrons of City Springs or Hillcrest. Those are separate from around 400 spaces for residential use.

City Council Andy Bauman, who serves on the Development Authority, said there were two parts of the project that piqued his interest, whether there would be affordable housing and how to replace the city’s overflow parking at the site.

Sandy Springs has plans to expand its downtown district — City Springs — across Mount Vernon Highway to Hilderbrand Drive. While those are shelved, the private sector is helping to develop the city’s downtown.

Bauman said his conversations with the developers led him to believe affordable housing is not an option.

“The good news is our piece of this is the parking,” he said. “That’s what we’re going to have a chance to address is replacement parking at a lot less cost.”

Bauman said the city is getting parking spots and some streetscape improvements at 15 cents on the dollar through the Development Authority’s agreement, which includes a buyout and maintenance cost sharing.

The three-party agreement caps the city’s investment for parking spaces and infrastructure at $4.87 million. The 10-year tax abatement kicks in after construction is completed with 50 percent off the first year with a 5 percent reduction each subsequent year. The realized tax savings is then paid to the city for its parking costs.

Bond documents, required by state law, are expected to be executed by mid-July and total $150 million. In the bond resolution, the city and its Development Authority have no financial obligations.

According to the city, the Development Authority funds desirable economic development projects in Sandy Springs by providing access to capital and other financial incentives. It operates under the direction of a seven-member board with members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Some its largest projects and partnerships include City Springs and Chastain Market.

Trammel Crow says the project will feature a three- to five-story apartment building with a parking garage and luxury townhomes with two- to three-bedroom floor plans. Highlights of the residential portion include a rooftop pool and clubroom, state-of-the-art fitness amenities and a dog park.

Third & Urban partner Hank Farmer said Hillcrest’s retail side will introduce a mix of walkable shops and restaurants with abundant patio and outdoor spaces.

“[It] creates a retail experience that's unique to the market,” Farmer said. “Located adjacent to City Springs, the project sits at the heart of the community in a pedestrian-focused, connected environment that reflects the character and spirit of Sandy Springs.”

City Springs Theatre Company | Sandy Springs, GASandy Springs, GA

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Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATEWednesday, June 11, 202510:00 AM - 1:00 PM (E)

2 Dance Sessions - 10am & 11:30am.

APPOINTMENTSTo schedule an audition appointment, please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/g... .

CONTRACTLOA$638 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

SEEKINGEquity dancers for THE PRODUCERS (See breakdown).

PREPARATIONPlease warm up and have/wear either sneakers or dance shoes of your choice. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATIONCity Springs Theatre Company Studios8601 Dunwoody Place, Ste 136Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Free Parking

PERSONNELArtistic Director - Shuler Hensley

Expected to attend:Executive Director - Natalie DeLanceyArtistic Associate - Nick Walker JonesDirector/Choreographer: James Gray

Asst Choreographer: Naomi Kakuk

OTHER DATES1st Rehearsal 08/11/25

Opening 09/05/25

Closing 09/21/25

OTHER

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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in apolicy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

THE PRODUCERS

SEEKING:

Max Bialystock: The consummate con man. Naturally animated and bombastic, he is never at a loss for charm and manners. Typically conspires with Leo.

Leo Bloom: An accountant. Boring and mousy, he is a hesitant optimist who longs for something more. Dragged into a scheme by Max.

Franz Liebkind: German loyalist playwright. From his lederhosen to his pigeon, Adolph, his love for the motherland is unmistakable. He is imposing yet tender.

Rogers Debris: New York's most famous and flamboyant stage director. Surrounds himself with deliciously beautiful clothing, people, and possessions. In a crowd, it would be impossible to miss him.

Carmen Ghia: Roger Debris' faithful assistant. Carmen is severe in looks and passion for Roger. He may appear younger than he actually is thanks to skilled surgeons.

Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-hallen Svaden-svanson: A young and hopeful actress. Though her beauty might eclipse her talent, Ulla is passionate about life and art. Quite a clueless seductress in some ways.

Ensemble: Accountants; Bavarian Peasants; Convicts; First Nighters; Little Old Ladies; Storm Troopers; Chorus Girls; Girl Prisoners; Usherettes

SALARY

LOA $638 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

UNION

AEA

METRO ATLANTA — A year from now, commuters in North Fulton may begin seeing familiar orange barrels lining Ga. 400 regularly.

Just as the major I-285/Ga. 400 interchange project is wrapping up in Sandy Springs, Georgia DOT is poised to begin work on a 16-mile express lanes project along Ga. 400 from North Springs MARTA station north to southern Forsyth County next summer, just as Atlanta prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 15-July 15. The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce estimates some 300,000 people will visit the city for eight games.

Already, GDOT contractors are scheduling several overnight lane closures this summer to perform roadwork activities on sections of the Ga. 400 the express lanes project.

Substantial competition of the estimated $4.6 billion express lanes project is expected in 2031. The major mobility improvement project has a minimum five-year construction timeline.

The State Transportation Board selected SR 400 Peach State Partners as the project’s private-sector partner last August setting up an expected financial closure within 12 months.

In November, GDOT and the State Road and Toll Authority signed agreements and reached commercial close with Peach State Partners, signifying a key milestone in projects with public-private partnerships.

The project’s timeline is subject to change as the developer advances final design concepts, obtains the necessary financing and begins permitting. In the last few months, GDOT says it has continued to purchase necessary right of way.

SR 400 Peach State Partners is a union of local, national and international experts with expertise in transportation design, construction and operations. The team includes Acciona, ACS Infrastructure and Dragados from Madrid; Meridiam from Paris; and Virginia-based Parsons. According to Peach State Partners, Parsons has more than 50 active contracts with GDOT with more than 200 employees in Metro Atlanta.

The Ga. 400 project will add new express lanes in both directions from the North Springs MARTA station Park & Ride (Exit 5C) in Sandy Springs to about 1 mile north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County.

There will be two express lanes in each direction between the North Springs station and McGinnis Ferry Road in Alpharetta, switching to a single lane north to the project limits in south Forsyth County.

According to GDOT’s May 2025 fact sheet, the express lanes will operate like others in Georgia with dynamic congestion pricing based on traffic conditions.

The corridor will be widened as part of the project with the express lanes running along the median of the state highway, like those along I-75 south of Atlanta.

The state is also investing $100 million for parts of the planned MARTA bus rapid transit (BRT) line, which will ride for free in the express lanes. The BRT line is designed to run north from the North Springs station to a planned MARTA Park & Ride and transit-oriented development at Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.

GDOT says SR 400 Peach State Partners is providing MARTA with $26 million to build the bus rapid transit lanes. Peach State Partners is also set to build two BRT stations at Holcomb Bridge Road and near North Point Mall with additional access to the North Springs station and Windward Parkway.

The interchanges for BRT stations are expected to have slip ramps throughout the corridor and some direct express lane connections to existing highway exits like Holcomb Bridge Road.

Speaking at the May 20 Envision Perimeter gathering at the King building, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurray said ongoing mobility investments will make Central Perimeter and the surrounding region thrive.

After more than seven years of construction delays and orange cones, the I-285 and Ga. 400 interchange project is all but wrapped up. The redesigned interchange covered some 12 lane miles at an estimated cost of $800 million.

“We’re going to give you a reprieve from orange barrels for a little bit,” McMurray said. “Enjoy the Transform 285/400 for now … there’s more investment coming in future mobility that will continue to make this Perimeter Center thrive economically and competitively.”

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is making it official -- it’s naming metro Atlanta as the home for its North American headquarters.

The company said it will consolidate its corporate offices and move them to Sandy Springs.

Their gleaming corporate offices currently sit atop a hill overlooking Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs and have been there since 2018.

But now, the luxury car company announced it would consolidate all its corporate offices and move its research and development arm here to Sandy Springs as well, making that city the company’s North American corporate headquarters.

Channel 2’s Richard Elliot spoke exclusively with Gov. Brian Kemp about his administration’s efforts to lure Mercedes here and what this means for Georgia.

“The announcement of fully establishing the North American headquarters is awesome. They’re going to be bringing another 500 great-paying jobs between now and August of 2026, which we always like to hear,” Kemp said.

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Sandy Springs City Manager Eden Freeman said the negotiations to get Mercedes here took months and months.

The company will begin construction on its R&D facility within the city limits.

“It means a lot. It shows that everything that we have been working for, that vision for what Sandy Springs could be, is true,” Freeman said.

Elliot talked with Hailey Petty and her brother Charles outside the Sandy Springs city hall.

“I think it’s really cool,” Hailey Petty said.

Charles is a junior at Kentucky with an interest in urban planning. He thinks Mercedes and Sandy Springs are a good fit.

“I think that’s really cool. Like Hailey said, jobs are good, good jobs, and also a big corporate name like Mercedes-Benz would attract even more jobs,” Charles Petty said.

Mercedes said its new facility should be completed by August 2026.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp announced May 22 that Mercedes-Benz will expand its North American headquarters in Sandy Springs by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions.

Mercedes-Benz is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-end passenger cars.

The company is expected to move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz facility, known as “1MB,” in Sandy Springs, and make a multi-million-dollar investment in a future state-of-the-art Research & Development facility nearby.

Mercedes-Benz opened its “1MB” facility off Abernathy Road in 2018. It currently supports around 800 jobs in the state.

“Georgia continues to lead the way in the future of mobility and technical innovation, attracting world-class companies like Mercedes-Benz that are driving the automotive industry forward,” Kemp said. “We’re excited that a job creator that already has close ties to Georgia is doubling down on that choice and growing their presence here in the best state for business and opportunity.”

Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff said the company is strengthening its position for continued growth and reinforcing its commitment to the U.S. market.

“We thank the State of Georgia for its support in deepening Mercedes-Benz’s roots in the Atlanta area as we bring even more talented team members to this world-class city,” Hoff said. “Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience.”

Assistant Director of Statewide Projects Elizabeth McLean represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team on the project in partnership with the city of Sandy Springs, Select Fulton, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power.

Mercedes-Benz says the existing facility will house the current sales teams as well as financial services teams and corporate functions. A new state-of-the-art Research & Development hub is set to be located near Sandy Springs. Mercedes-Benz anticipates the move will be completed by August 2026.

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said the expansion represents “a wonderful opportunity and a significant milestone for our continued development.”

“Since establishing their headquarters here in 2018, they have been outstanding corporate partners,” Paul said. “Their decision to grow in Sandy Springs highlights the success of the city’s recent infrastructure and capital investments which are now clearly paying dividends.”

Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said having a globally recognized brand like Mercedes-Benz reaffirm its commitment by investing and growing here is a testament to the strength and vitality of the community.

“It proves Fulton County continues to be a destination for corporate solutions, providing major companies an accessible, vibrant, and growing community for their business to thrive in,” Pitts said.