Votes at a glance: Sandy Springs council actions, Jan. 6, 2026

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.