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City Charter

The Charter serves as the City's foundational governing document and functions as the constitution of the City of Sandy Springs.

Charter Commission Resources

The City Charter was established in 2005. In 2011, a Charter Commission was formed to review the Charter and make recommendations for amendments. All meetings were open to the public. View the Charter Commission Final Report (PDF).

City Charter

The official Charter of the City of Sandy Springs was established through Georgia House Bill 37 (HB 37/AP), as passed by the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate.

The Charter outlines the City's incorporation, governmental structure, powers, elected offices, administrative functions, boards and authorities, municipal court, financial administration, and other provisions governing municipal operations.

Georgia House Bill 37 (HB 37/AP)

As Passed by the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate

Sponsored by Representatives Wilkinson (52nd District), Willard (49th District), Geisinger (48th District), and Lindsey (54th District).

The complete Charter document is found in the Sandy Springs Code of Ordinances

City Springs Event

Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY

Saturday, October 10
Michael Carbonaro, star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect, blends quick-witted comedy with mind-blowing illusions in an all-new live show filled with theatrical magic, sly improv, gleeful trickery, and audience participation. It's all-new magic, all-new mischief, all superpowered. ...
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City Springs Event

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Thursday, October 22
Picture it: Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue brings the sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah. Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia are back in an all-new live show! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends. 18+....
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