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Votes at a glance: Sandy Springs council actions, Jan. 6, 2026
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, three alcohol licenses, appointment to the Public Facilities Authority, a $769,719 intersection contract, submission of a $50,000 Fulton County arts grant (with $50,000 city match), and a resolution requiring Fulton County Development Authority to consult the mayor on inducements; council recessed to executive session for real estate and litigation and adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The Sandy Springs City Council took the following formal actions on Jan. 6, 2026 (motions approved by voice vote unless noted):
- Approved the meeting agenda for Jan. 6, 2026 (motion: John Paulson). - Approved the consent agenda (motion: Melissa Mueller). - Approved an on-premises alcoholic beverage license for Starlight Lounge LLC, DBA Starlight Lounge & Grill, 8610 Roswell Road, Suite 690 (ABL-28258); staff recommended approval (motion: Dr. Melody Kelly). - Approved a packaged beer and wine license (change of ownership) for 5345 Mobile Food Mart Inc, 5345 Roswell Road (ABL-28289) (motion: Mary Ford). - Approved a retail package wine and malt beverage license for Beyond the Corner LLC, DBA Gaia Groceries, 5975 Roswell Road, Building D, Suite 237 (ABL-28273) (motion: Melissa Mueller). - Elected John Paulson as mayor pro tem (nomination: Frank Roberts; second: Mr. Chinsky). - Approved a resolution appointing city council members to the Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority (motion: John Paulson). - Awarded the Long Island Drive at Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvement contract to Sol Construction LLC for $769,719 and authorized the city manager to execute the contract (motion: Melissa Mueller). - Approved submission of an application to the Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture FY2026 contracts for services grant program for up to $50,000 to support signature events, with a required city match of $50,000 from the performing arts center fund (motion: Dr. Melody Kelly). - Approved a resolution requiring the Fulton County Development Authority to consult with the Sandy Springs mayor before operating on inducement opportunities within the city (motion: Melissa Mueller). - Voted to move to executive session for real estate and litigation and later adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Notes: The transcript records voice votes with "All in favor, aye" and did not include roll-call tallies. Where a mover and seconder are given, they are listed above; individual council votes were not enumerated in the record provided.
