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Eva Galambos, the “founding mother” of Sandy Springs who led the 2005 push for cityhood and served as the new city’s first mayor, died Sunday afternoon.
Galambos, 87, died of cancer, according to a statement released by Sharon Kraun, spokeswoman for the City of Sandy Springs.
“This is a great loss for the city and a great loss personally. Eva was truly our city mother. Her efforts led to the city’s creation. She cared and nurtured the city, and the strength of our community is due greatly to her unwavering love and devotion to creating something better for us all,” current Mayor Rusty Paul said in the statement.
“She led by example and infused an optimism and dedication that remains pervasive throughout the community today,” added John McDonough, Sandy Springs City Manager. Sandy Springs on Dec. 1, 2005, became the first new city in the state in 50 years, and Galambos served two terms as mayor, stepping down in 2013.
