The sixth largest city in Georgia, what county is sandy springs ga in is a satellite mini-metropolis hovering slightly north of Atlanta. Its borders include national forests, the Chattahoochee River, and many parks. There are restaurants, shopping and housing to suit every taste. The area has been popular with movie and TV productions, including The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, and The Vampire Diaries.

The city is home to a large number of parks, including the Sandy Springs Nature Center and the Abernathy Greenway. It is also the site of several renowned golf courses, such as the Stone Mountain and the Glen Oaks. A new city hall houses a civic and cultural center, which contains City offices, a performing arts center, studio theater, meeting space, residential units and underground community parking.

Incorporated as a city in 2005, the city's citizens wanted a government that was physically closer to them and more responsive to their needs. Eva Galambos led the efforts to incorporate, and in June of 2005, 94 percent of residents approved the City's incorporation.

A non-traditional approach to municipal governance combines the best of public and private services. The City is managed by a mayor and six council members. The governing body is supplemented by a police department and an independent fire authority. The sworn force includes 148 officers, and operations are coordinated from two districts. The Patrol Division is complemented by specialty units, such as the Traffic Unit, Street Crimes Unit and the Narcotics Team.