Trail Blazers Marks City Anniversary with History Walk

Jul 25, 2025 | HOME, News

Join us for a special edition of our Trail Blazer walks on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., as part of the City of Sandy Springs’ 20th Anniversary celebration!

This commemorative walk begins at the historic Williams-Payne House, where we’ll explore the fascinating 

history of the home and the original springs that gave Sandy Springs its name. From there, we’ll stroll to City Green to view the vibrant Sandy Springs Society Town Turtles and learn about their lasting impact on our community.

Leading the way will be Sandy Springs resident and history enthusiast Jan Collins, along with City Councilwoman Melissa Mular.

Along the route, we’ll uncover how local nonprofits helped shape the city’s beloved parks and greenspaces—from Morgan Falls Overlook Park to Heritage Green, and the creation of the Williams-Payne House Museum and Gardens.

The walk will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Registration is required and space is limited—sign up early to secure your spot!

Meeting Location:
The front porch of
The Williams-Payne House
6075 Sandy Springs Circle, GA 30328

 

About SSC Trail Blazers

Sandy Springs Conservancy’s Trail Blazers is a series of monthly guided walks and hikes at local parks from March to October! Each month SSC Trail Blazers walks/hikes explore different parks in Sandy Springs and neighboring communities.  Trail Blazer events take place one Saturday morning a month and take about two hours.

Participants will meet at the scheduled park or trailhead location. Walks are limited to 25 participants. The minimum age to participate is 10 years old, and anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must register and sign a liability waiver online. Registration is first come first served.  You will be contacted for cancellation/rescheduling in the case of inclement weather.
Read more about Trail Blazers.

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