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ACCESS TO TALENT
While the City’s residential population is estimated at almost 110,000, the daytime population more than doubles with a vibrant workforce attracted to the variety of opportunities in Sandy Springs’ Central Perimeter marketplace.
Over 62 percent of Sandy Springs residents in the workforce have a bachelor's degree or higher. Atlanta’s higher education institutions develop the talent that feeds the local bioscience industry, ranking 7th among the largest U.S. metros in biological/biomedical science degrees awarded, total college enrollment and total degrees awarded.
ACCESS TO TRANSIT
The geographic heart of the metropolitan Atlanta area rests in Sandy Springs with prime access to Interstate 285 and Georgia Highway 400, and Interstate 75 located just west of the City’s border. The City is also served by four MARTA rail stations within its Central Perimeter marketplace, with a direct route to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Eight MARTA bus routes run through the city, and four GRTA Xpress routes serve commuters from Cumming and Conyers to the Perimeter area.
ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE
Metro Atlanta is a key gateway for global business, offering both the international diversity and unparalleled access to make meaningful worldwide connections. Sandy Springs is at the forefront of international business, with a diverse population and three consulates. With Hartsfield Jackson-International Airport only 30 minutes away by car, your company can enjoy direct access to 150 U.S. destinations and 75 international destinations in 50 countries.
ACCESS TO CLASS A OFFICE SPACE
Our Perimeter Center business district is considered one of the largest Class A office markets within the Southeast, and 123,000+ workers are based in this business district.