Memorial park gains ground

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Local leaders and veterans gathered at a vacant parcel across from Sandy Springs City Hall March 24 to break ground on the city’s newest construction project — Veterans Park on Roswell Road.

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul, District 1 Councilman John Paulson and District 5 Councilman Tibby DeJulio spoke to the crowd about what the new park will mean for local veterans.

The Sandy Springs City Council gave final approval for the $5.7 million project at a meeting in early March. Veterans Park is expected to include a series of large fountains that mirror the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center fountains on Roswell Road, a memorial area commemorating local veterans and wide multi-use sidewalks connecting the park to City Springs and the rest of the city.