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“When COVID hit and Heritage Sandy Springs went away, the city took over the festival,” Nikolas said. “We wanted to bring in something new and fresh but also maintain the history of the festival and what the community wanted. So, I said let’s add in a musical component.”
ATLANTA — Fulton County water and sewer customers will see a 5 percent rate hike in January, with a subsequent increase one year later. The Fulton County Commission approved the higher rate schedule at its Oct. 1 meeting. The increases – each 5 percent – have been in place since 2020 and are assigned to pay for future upgrades. The Fulton County Public Works Department provides drinking water and wastewater services in all North Fulton cities except Sandy Springs. It also provides sewer service to areas south of Atlanta. According to rate analysis in May, the county delivers water service to 81,085 customers and sewer service to 106,717 customers. County leaders had the option to keep rates flat. One proposal called for a 6.5 increase, but they ultimately decided to maintain the same rate increase as in prior years. For average customers using 5,000 gallons a month, bills will increase from $86.72 to $89.99 next year. In 2027, that same customer can expect to pay just under $94 a month. Fulton County does not provide water and sewer services to all its residents.
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Sidewalk chalk artist Zach Herndon draws the Blue Stone Festival logo while explaining his process to children.
Blue Stone Festival builds on heritage By JAMIE GODIN newsroom@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Blue Stone Sandy Springs Arts and Music Festival returned Sept. 26-27, drawing crowds to City Green for a weekend of live music, art, food and family activities. Now in its third year, the festival continues a tradition rooted in the
former Heritage Sandy Springs Festival, which began in 1985 and ended in 2019 after the Heritage Sandy Springs foundation dissolved. Anna Nikolas, the city’s director of signature events, said the Blue Stone Festival was designed to build on the history of the old Heritage gala while reshaping it into a more music-forward event.
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