Sandy Springs is Georgia’s seventh-largest city, home to over 108,000 residents per the 2020 census. Notably, it hosts the headquarters of major corporations like UPS, Cox Enterprises, Inspire Brands, and Mercedes-Benz USA, helping make it a key economic engine in metro Atlanta. In 2005, residents voted overwhelmingly to incorporate, setting up a unique public-private partnership model to deliver many city services—an approach partly scaled back in 2019 to save millions of dollars.

The community’s history stretches back to 1821 when land lotteries opened the area for European settlement. Over time, Sandy Springs grew around its freshwater springs, early churches, and schools, later booming with the development of the interstate system. Despite its modernization, the city still showcases historic sites like the 1842 Austin-Johnson House and areas recalling its rural roots.

Today, Sandy Springs blends vibrant commercial districts—like the new City Springs downtown—with leafy, family-friendly neighborhoods. A standout fact: more than 40% of metro Atlanta’s hospital beds are in Sandy Springs, highlighting its strong healthcare presence. The city is also well-connected via I-285, GA 400, and several MARTA stations, offering residents an urban-suburban balance with quick access to Atlanta.