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government in its story about McDonough’s appointment. Public-private partnerships have been a key part of the Greenville’s revitalization in recent years, according to the outlet. “John is an inclusive and collaborative leader and a highly effective communicator who is well respected by elected officials, city staff and the community he serves,” said Greenville Mayor Knox White in a city press release. “We are confident that John’s experience and success in Sandy Springs and the Atlanta metro area will enable him to be immediately impactful as he helps lead Greenville into its next chapter.” McDonough led the formation of the Chattahoochee River 9-1-1 Authority, or ChatComm, started in 2009, in partnership with the city of Johns Creek. It’s anoth-
McDonough reflects on city, thanks residents City Manager John McDonough provided the following statement reflecting on his time in Sandy Springs: It is rare to have the opportunity to start up a new city, and as I look back at my time as the city’s first city manager, we have accomplished a great deal in our short 13 years. One highlight, of course, is starting up a new city. I am happy to leave the community with additional parks and green space, including the creation of Overlook and Abernathy Greenway parks, Lost Corner Preserve and the Marsh Creek bio-retention garden. Public safety is a top priority of the council and community, and Sandy Springs has made great strides in becoming one of the safest cities in the state. We have built strong police and fire departments who have positive relationships with the community. To help them in their efforts, we built a state-of-the-art 911 center and
er example of outsourcing city services with the goal of bringing better service to residents. As city manager, McDonough also oversees the budgets, staff and contractors. Prior to Sandy Springs, McDonough served as the city manager for the city of Beaufort, South Carolina, from 1999 to 2006. McDonough earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from The Citadel and a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University at South Bend. He served on both active duty and in the reserves in the United States Marine Corps from 1986 to 2012, achieving the rank of colonel.
radio network, and we improved our ISO [Insurance Service Office fire risk] rating to 2. The City Springs project is another rare gem in a career, and it has been gratifying to be a part of building a city hall and community-gathering place for the city. Most importantly, I am proud of the quality of staff who are committed to providing outstanding customer service. I’m confident my senior leadership team will ensure continued progress in implementing the council’s priorities. I have been fortunate to work with a mayor and council committed to working in partnership with its city manager, and am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of that journey from early cityhood to the strong presence Sandy Springs now commands within the metro area. I would like to thank the residents of Sandy Springs for their support. The city is such a strong, thriving community because of the involvement of its residents. They have been active and supportive, and have contributed a great deal to our strong growth. From the business community, to the nonprofits, to the HOA leadership, their participation is a critical factor in the city’s success.
NEW SANDY SPRINGS ALARM ORDINANCE IS NOW IN EFFECT! Alarm monitoring companies are required to provide True Verification through audio, video or in-person evidence prior to calling 911. DOES YOUR ALARM SYSTEM MEET THE NEW REQUIREMENTS? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW ORDINANCE? Call Ackerman today! We can explain the ordinance and check to see if you’re up-to-date.
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