Chris Burnett is a 35-year Sandy Springs resident and former City Councilman who now leads economic development for the City of Sandy Springs, attracting investment and driving business growth after a distinguished career in commercial banking.

Suite 200 Neighborhood Grille  

3000 HERITAGE WALK, FLOOR 2

MILTON GA 30004

678-404-7304

https://www.suite200grille.com/

Menu: https://www.suite200grille.com/alldaymenu

Owner offered to buy our first round of drinks.

HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm HALF OFF DRINKS 

James Stovall  is a Partner at Workfast Consulting, where he advises organizations on practical applications of artificial intelligence, helping leaders translate emerging technology into real business value. He works across industries including professional services, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations, with a focus on aligning people, process, and technology to drive measurable impact.

A proud sixth-generation Georgian and lifelong Cobb County resident, James is deeply committed to serving his local community. He currently volunteers as a Cubmaster, where he enjoys mentoring young leaders and supporting families in developing character, citizenship, and leadership skills.

James is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned his degree in Computer Science, and he continues to give back as a member of advisory boards supporting the school. He spent a decade at Deloitte Consulting then Randstad, advising organizations such as Google, Amazon, J&J, Coca-Cola, Disney, Merck, and Aflac before becoming co-owner of his own consulting practice.

He is also the founder of the Georgia AI Alliance, a statewide community focused on advancing awareness, collaboration, and responsible AI adoption through events, workshops, and public education. Learn more at Georgia AI Alliance . [georgiaai.org]

Whether working with executives or speaking to community groups, James is passionate about helping people understand the opportunities and responsibilities that come with new technology—while staying grounded in the values of community, service, and lifelong learning.

PLEASE PLAN TO DROP BY ICEHOUSE BEER GARDEN FOR FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, AND FUN FOR OUR MONTHLY THIRSTY THURSDAY.

This will be a very special event as it will also serve as a Meet & Greet for our new Georgia Rotary Student Eskil (ESS-kill) Hagglof of Sweden. He will be at GSW for the academic year and we can't wait for you to meet this dynamic young man! This is also a wonderful opportunity to highlight one of the newest venues in Americus!

Hope you will make plans to attend.

GSW MOVE IN DAY IS SATURDAY, 8/8 and we could use volunteers to help Eskil get settled in AND, of course welcome and help other students and their families who will moving into the residence halls that day. More details to come!

How do you connect sponsorships with the charities the Golf-Tennis-Pickleball Tournament supports? The Big Connect! Join us at three of our member-owned local breweries to participate in a service project with one of our tournament grant recipients, and receive a free beer if you are a committed and paid sponsor. Come connect the dots with us. 

Board of Directors Meeting

The Club Meeting is for rotary members of Sandy Springs to discuss internal and club specific topics.

Regular Lunch Meeting

Brimstone Restaurant, 10595 Old Alabama Road Connector, Alpharetta, GA

Meeting starts at 12 pm, but many arrive at 11:45 to socialize before the start. 

Monthly Meeting At Chamblee Tap and Market, Speaker Pending

On the second Tuesdays of the month, business networking occurs at Panera Bread (3625 Spring Hill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30339), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs.

Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8.

Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Tuesdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus (during the school year) and through programming (during the summer) in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. 

The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. 

The Sack Pack is held in the Community Room at Fire Station No. 5 in Vinings (4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339). Please park next store at Another Broken Egg (which will be closed at that time) and follow the sidewalk.

LOCATION: 4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (intersection of Paces Ferry and Paces Mill).

Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348

Tennis Clinic sponsored by Lee Hollingsworth -- Come out for some fellowship and warm up for the competition at the Hagan Cup Tennis and Pickleball Tournament

2025-2026 President Nate Tyler will present awards for his Rotary year. 

5:30 pm Networking

6:00 pm Meeting Called to Order

7:30 pm Meeting Adjourned

Join us at Grassroots Coffee anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with fellow Rotarians! Stay long enough to enjoy breakfast and get to know your fellow Rotarians better or grab your coffee to go. No agenda, no program.

District Governor Edwards has requested to meet with the Board. Will hold regular meeting with her on Agenda and time sensitive items prioritized.   All VCR Members invited.

Board Meeting

First City Bank, 21 N Main St, Alpharetta

The Companion Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at Thrive, 44 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta

(Above Minnie Olivia Pizza)

We will pack food products for Second Harvest. This is not affiliated with our typical monthly produce packing, which is cancelled for July and August. 

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Join your Rotary friends for a beverage at Bartaco (Vinings Jubilee) at 6 p.m. for some friendly conversation and catching up! It is BYO and drop in as you can between 6:00 and 7:15 pm. Let Suzanne you had a make-up! 

If you are interested in learning about Rotary and the Vinings Cumberland Rotary Club, please feel free to join us! 

Sabrina Hughes is the Executive Director of Camp Kudzu, a Georgia statewide nonprofit that educates, empowers, and inspires more than 1,500 children and families living with Type 1 diabetes through camps, programs, and community support.

Regular Lunch Meeting

Brimstone Restaurant, 10595 Old Alabama Road Connector, Alpharetta, GA

Meeting starts at 12 pm, but many arrive at 11:45 to socialize before the start. 

On the fourth Tuesdays of the month, business networking occurs at Atlanta Bread Company (4499 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Ga 30080 - near Publix), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs.

Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8.

Terri Gibson and Stephanie Espinosa

David Tufan Aiden is the Head of School at Fulton Science Academy Private School, a top-ranked STEM institution in the Atlanta metro area, leading the school's academic mission as a beacon of science and technology education in Georgia.