Back in the fall of 2005, Sandy Springs leaders were preparing for the moment the clock struck 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 1. That was the instant the community officially became a city.

Next week, Sandy Springs will celebrate 20 years of cityhood with an anniversary party for about 500 guests on City Green at City Springs. The evening will include dinner, dancing, live music, and both live and silent auctions featuring items ranging from international trips to Spain and Bali, to local experiences such as leading community parades or enjoying private tours of the new police headquarters and the Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $120, with proceeds benefiting the Sandy Springs Foundation, which is hosting the celebration.

“We’ve exceeded capacity to have it in the Performing Arts Center,” said

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