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Bid to change mayoral elections fails before Charter Commission By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The discussion was different, but the outcome remained the same — Dunwoody’s next mayor must win by a majority, rather than a plurality vote. The Dunwoody Charter Commission on Oct. 19 revisited a suggested amendment proposed by Chairman Robert Wittenstein that would change the percent of the votes needed to win the city’s mayoral race from a majority of 50 percent plus one vote, to a plurality of 45 percent. The commission had considered the measure at a previous meeting, but
it failed by a vote of 2-1, with one member, Wayne Radloff, abstaining. Commissioners Amy Swygert and Wittenstein voted for the change. Ann Hicks voted against the measure. The measure failed because it did not receive a majority from the panel, which had four voting members present at the time. The commission had passed at an earlier meeting a measure that would allow council members to win their seats by garnering a plurality of votes in an election. Wittenstein said, in light of that passage, he felt it necessary to revisit the proposed change to the charter to even the playing field when it came to election standards.
“I feel like, because we’ve had discussions about this since the meeting, we may want to look at this again,” Wittenstein said. “(To have the mayor’s race decided by a majority vote) wouldn’t be my preference, but it wouldn’t be terrible either.” Rather than abstaining from the vote as he did previously, Radloff voted against the motion, along with Hicks. Wittenstein and Swygert voted for the proposed change. In other action at the meeting, the commission voted unanimously to recommend a changes to the charter regarding the submission of the operating budget to the first day of the 10th
month of the fiscal year, and passage of the budget on or before the 12th month of the fiscal year. The charter now calls for the budget to be submitted for review on the ninth month of the fiscal year and approved by the 11th month of the fiscal year. The recommended changes to the charter must be approved in the Georgia General Assembly to set up a voter referendum. Residents would then have a final say on all changes. Wittenstein said he would prepare a report on all the suggested charter changes to be reviewed at the commission’s next meeting, scheduled for Nov. 2.
Election officials address missing absentee ballot concerns By TIFFANY GRIFFITH newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — Whether on the ballot or casting a ballot, whether voting from the left or the right, there is one thing most Americans can agree on — there is a lot at stake for this election. The pressure has turned the Peach State into an unexpected battleground. Also unexpected is the coronavirus which has raised interest in vote-by-mail nationwide, as an alternative to large crowds at the polls. The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has mailed 6.9 million absentee ballot request forms to registered voters in Georgia. The department website says the mailing was an effort to give as many Georgians as possible their right to vote
without leaving their homes. A recent New York Times and Sienna College survey found 18 percent of Georgians planned to submit mail-in ballots. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said 1.6 million Georgians have so far registered to vote by mail. “Georgia is a leader in election access,” Raffensperger said. “Notwithstanding the pandemic, voters in the Peach State can take advantage of no-excuse absentee ballot voting by mail or through a secure drop box; three weeks of early, in-person voting; or Election Day voting.” Early voting began in Georgia on Oct. 12. According to state data, within the first eight days, 675,825 mail-in ballots were received. That’s more than six times the number recorded during the same period in 2016.
A closer look at Fulton County shows about 211,000 absentee ballots were mailed out. Richard Barron, the county elections chief, said as of Oct. 21, approximately 96,000 absentee ballots have been returned and processed. Raffensperger’s office describes the
state’s voting system as “the gold-standard.” While many absentee ballots have been delivered and submitted, Fulton County election officials said they have heard from concerned voters who have yet to receive their ballot in the mail. “We do get calls,” Barron said. “I think part of the reason is the state set up a vendor for all of the counties to use and the ballots were being mailed from Arizona.” As of Oct. 16, those ballots are now being distributed from within Fulton County. Barron said it usually takes two weeks for a ballot to show up in your mailbox. However, some residents had not received their ballots after three weeks. “Most of the issues that we have are people just waiting to get the ballots in
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Apartment employee reports tenant for behavior DUNWOODY, Ga. — A maintenance worker at The Jefferson Apartments reported having a run-in with an unruly tenant on Oct. 15. Police responded to the call at the apartment complex along Ashford Dunwoody Road. According to an incident report, the suspect locked himself out of his apartment and asked staff to unlock his door. When they informed him they didn’t have a key, he decided to call the 24-hour maintenance hotline and tell them he had a leak in his apartment. When the maintenance employee showed up to let him in, he found that
Absentee: Continued from Page 1 the mail,” said Barron. “We’ve had to reissue some ballots.” Overall, Barron said the absentee ballot process is going smoothly in Fulton County. But for those who have not received their mail-in ballot, state officials said there are steps to follow. Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs said voters always have the options of voting in-person and canceling that ballot or request one at their nearest early voting location.” Election officials have also provided online tools to help voters check the delivery and acceptance status of their mail-in ballot. Those resources can be found on the Georgia Secretary of State website. Raffensperger said some voters who requested their ballots by mail, changed their minds and showed up at polling locations.
the suspect had urinated on the door to make it look like his apartment was flooding. The worker, according to the report, was not fooled and refused to unlock the door because there was no leak and he couldn’t verify if the man actually lived there. That set the suspect off and he began yelling and cussing at the maintenance worker. He followed the victim to his vehicle and spit on his back window, the report stated. Police were not able to locate the suspect.
Argument sparks gunshots in restaurant parking lot DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police responded to a report of shots fired Oct. 14 in a McDonald’s parking lot on Ashford Dunwoody Road. A customer in the drive-thru told officers three people were arguing in the parking lot, then a man tot“What I would really encourage is that the 1.6 million people who requested absentee ballots actually send them in, and not show up in person,” Raffensperger said. The Secretary of State added that he has seen some of the longest lines in Roswell and the North Fulton area. Raffensperger said he would at least like to have 1.5 million ballots returned, because the added time to cancel a ballot puts more stress on county workers and increases wait times. The deadline to request an absentee ballot in Georgia is Oct. 30, which is also the final day of early voting. Mailin ballots are available to any Georgian who is a registered voter. Find further instructions via the state’s website: https://georgia.gov/vote-absenteeballot Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. They can also be delivered in person to the county registrar or placed in a ballot drop box.
DUI arrest Joseph Dunham, 26, of Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 16 on Ashford Dunwoody Road for DUI, failure to maintain lane, duty to report an accident, operating an unsafe vehicle and parking upon a roadway. ing a backpack was struck by a black SUV, according to a Dunwoody police report. That man jumped into another vehicle, which sped away from the parking lot. The suspect driving the SUV chased the fleeing vehicle and fired gunshots in its direction, the witness told police. Investigators recovered a backpack filled with two large rocks, a gold watch, a ballcap, a black shoe and a laser point container in the parking lot. They also found five shell casings and bullet fragments in the road in front of the McDonald’s, the report stated.
Neighborhood closes popular haunt DUNWOODY, Ga. — Known for years as “the” place to go for Halloween, Briers North subdivision in Dunwoody has made the hard choice to cancel Halloween festivities this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no trick-or-treating, and no outside/non-residents will be allowed into the subdivision Oct. 31st. Neighborhood representatives say they know the decision is disappointing for all children, parents and visitors who love to celebrate Halloween, but they are asking everyone to respect the decision to keep everyone healthy. For further updates or information, visit briersnorth.org.
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DeKalb County Commission District 1 Nancy Jester Political party: Republican Public social media handles: facebook.com/nancy. jester.3 or @Nancy JesterGA (facebook) @Nancy_Jester (twitter) @Nancy_Jester (instagram) JESTER nancyjester.com Contact info: nancy@nancyjester.com Question 1. As commissioner and chairwoman of the Finance Committee, I made sure the county shared funding with the cities from the Federal Covid Relief Funds (CRF) given to DeKalb County. All five cities in District 1 — Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Dunwoody, and Tucker — received a pro rata share of CRF, based on population. Getting money to the cities, and thus, closer to the people was an important step. I also sponsored and passed legislation that created a $15 million small businesses financial assistance grant fund for the county as a whole. I recognize and have supported legislation to provide funds for housing and utility payment assistance. I also recently voted to approve funding additional public health infrastructure improvements, such as mobile health units and increased testing. I am proud to have provided commissioner-directed funds to several nonprofits in District 1, including: Jewish Family and Career Services, Inc., The Spruill Center for the Arts, Malachi’s Storehouse, Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, and various school public school PTAs and Foundations. I am pleased to partner with these organizations to make sure vulnerable residents receive assistance and important community functions continue. Question 2. Thankfully, DeKalb County is prepared to weather any fiscal
difficulties ahead. My colleagues recognized my professional financial experience in actuarial consulting gave me a unique perspective and expertise in financial matters. They have entrusted me with the chairmanship of the Finance Committee for the last three years. During that time, the county changed its financial trajectory. I developed financial reporting tools, from the ground up, for the Board of Commissioners, for financial oversight. The results of my work include: 1.) two bond rating increases; 2.) over $100 million in accumulated reserves; 3.) the aggregate millage rate has not increased during my tenure; and 4.) timely audits and financial statements without the previously persistent ,significant findings. It is imperative for me to continue this work if the county is to remain on solid financial footing. The county is strongly positioned, with over $100 million in reserves, to weather the storm. The county is in the position because of deliberate and prudent financial management from the Board of Commissioners, through the Board’s Finance Committee that I chair. Because of this strong position, I do not anticipate the need to increase taxes or cut services in the upcoming fiscal year. Question 3. I am proud of the collaborative work I have done with cities throughout, District 1, especially the City of Dunwoody. I have provided commissioner-directed funds to Dunwoody to purchase the land for an entirely new park. I care deeply about our public green spaces and have worked with cities in District 1 to expand and augment their parks and trails. I serve on the board of the Peachtree Greenway Partnership (PGP) that includes the city of Dunwoody. Along with the mayors in the PGP, I am dedicated to seeing a robust and connected trails network become a reality, providing even more connectivity in and between all the cities.
I have been pleased to partner with the City of Dunwoody and the Perimeter CID to provide funds for an intersection improvement on Meadow Lane Road at Ashford Dunwoody. During this challenging time, I made sure Dunwoody was given a proportional share of Federal Covid Relief Funds that were granted to the county. In addition to the CRF, I have provided discretionary grants to several non-profits in the city so they can continue their important work. Robert Patrick Political party: Democrat Public social media handles: voterobertpatrick.com facebook.com/ VoteRobertPatrick Contact info: robert@ voterobertpatrick.com
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Question 1.Under my leadership, we will continue to look at the assets we have to support the human capital infrastructure to make sure we are dealing with issues from an intergenerational approach so all residents area receiving optimal service with the goal of enhancing their quality of life during these difficult times. That means I will work with my colleagues on the County Commission to allocate available resources to help people avoid evictions, partner with community organizations for those in need of food, continue to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu, and, most importantly, not put politics ahead of the needs of our residents, regardless if they live in a city or unincorporated DeKalb County. Question 2. As of June 2020, revenues are projected to decline an estimated $8 million which will be offset by reduced expenditures and tapping into the $113 million rainy-day fund. Un-
Candidate questions 1. What measures would you consider to make county government meet the needs of those most affected by the pandemic? 2. With revenue declines anticipated through the coming year, how can DeKalb County maintain services? Are there cuts you can suggest? Would you consider a tax increase? 3. How do you see relations between the county and Dunwoody now, and what (if any) areas are there to improve? der these conditions, the county avoids disruptions of essential services, no workforce reductions or furloughs, and the county will be able to maintain the EHOST tax credit. Budgetarily, we appear to have a strong fiscal standing during this public health and economic crisis, thanks to the Democratic leadership. I will continue to prioritize our residents and our budgetary needs. Question 3. North DeKalb, District 1, is responsible to 145,000 residents that live in either of five different cities or unincorporated areas, such as Henderson Mill, Embry Hills and Briarlake. Relations between DeKalb and Dunwoody will always remain a top priority. However, current leadership in DeKalb County District 1 has abdicated its role in working with the cities and unincorporated areas. Under my leadership, we will collaborate with each of our communities to work on issues that are vital to all District 1 residents, such as transportation and economic development. Unlike my opponent, I will be responsive to the concerns and needs of all or our District 1 neighbors on the first call, not the fifth call.
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than the current waivers and would draw a 90% match in federal dollars. Georgia is leaving $100›s of millions on the table by not making this easy decision.
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Andrea Johnson Political Party: Republican Public social media handles: @AndreaJohnsonforHouse (facebook) www.andreajohnson JOHNSON forhouse.com Contact info: andreaforhouse@gmail. com, (770) 728-8734
1. With the state strapped for revenue, what strategy do you have for helping Georgia survive a down economy? 2. Are there any specific cuts in spending you’d like to see? What should be protected? 3. What initiatives would you like to see implemented in the coming legislative session?
Question 1. The only sustainable way to increase government revenue is to maintain and increase the attraction of Georgia as a place to start, maintain, and grow businesses. By keeping businesses in control of their owners, and not government bureaucrats, Georgia will continue to be an appealing and attractive place to do business. Furthermore, Georgia has a history of maintaining a strong “rainy day” fund, as well as a balanced budget, both of which I will fully support as your State Representative. This is how the state helps people live prosperous and happy lives. Question 2. Those educating future generations, and protecting our rights and property should not worry about cuts in government spending. However, while the state legislature is a part time job, the benefits that state legislators far surpass what should be given to people who should be leading the government for the benefit of the people, especially in our current crisis. For example, “per diem” payments to legislators for service on committees, as well as retirement funds and health care, are benefits that many Georgians do not have, yet part-time government servants are entitled to. By cutting this, it would both save money and reaffirm a culture where politicians work for us. Question 3. Cowardly politicians seek to scapegoat police by defunding them, rather than fix the laws and policies that they passed that created this toxic environment. Pandering for votes by risking our safety and security is not acceptable. As your representative, I will introduce legislation that will ensure that the rights of Georgia citizens, as well as the rights of law enforcement personnel performing their vital and lawful duties, are kept sacred and protected. Our local community knows better than faceless DeKalb County bureaucrats on the best way to raise and support children and their education. As your representative I’ll fight to increase local control of our schools and make
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them a shining light for Georgia. While our schools are better than many, they can be best. Our local cities should run our local schools, with our tax money going to our students, not being squandered and wasted in other parts of the county. Democratic politicians want to fix the Coronavirus crisis--BY RAISING OUR TAXES! Georgia House Democrats want to raise your taxes for their social experiments at a time when many of us cannot afford any tax increases to pay for government mismanagement of resources. My opponent’s voting record shows he votes with his Democratic house members the majority of the time. As your representative, I will stand up against ridiculous self-serving legislation that aims to increase government spending, and your taxes, district-wide. Michael S. Wilensky (Incumbent) Political Party: Democrat Public social media handles: @WilenskyForGA (facebook) @WilenskyForGA (twitter) WILENSKY @Mike_Wilensky (instagram) WilenskyForGA.com Contact info: Mike@WilenskyForGA. com, (404) 790-0808 Question 1. In our current economy we must examine every avenue to make life better for residents in Georgia. We should complete a full review of all of our tax credits to make sure we are not giving away money to out-of-state corporations. That money should be used in our great State. Also, Georgia›s tobacco current excise tax is one of the lowest in the country! If we match the national average, we could raise and reinvest $500 million per year. Last, we need to examine our healthcare system and the costs associated with providing care. Expanding Medicaid is the fiscally responsible thing to do. It would cover more people for less cost
Question 2. Georgia has one of the lowest per capita budgets. We do an amazing job of balancing our budget every year. In the 2019 legislative session the budget was cut by $2.2 Billion. I voted no to these cuts as the cuts will hurt the most vulnerable - the elderly, the sick, students and teachers. About $1 Billion was cut from our education system. The state has a «rainy day fund» that has approximately $500 Million dollars in it. Clearly this pandemic is a rainy day and we need to explore this option. Last, we must protect services to help the elderly and those living with disabilities. Families should not be forced to move out of Georgia because they cannot get the help they need from our state when so many other states are helping their most vulnerable citizens. Question 3. I would like to see legislation passed to curb the amount of Schedule II narcotics prescribed. I would like to see common sense safe gun ownership laws passed. I would also like to see Geor-
gians be able to vote on allowing resort destination casinos in our State. These are not just regular casinos, but these have specific regulations. We need to find out if the citizens of our State would like this option, which would bring a very large amount of revenue to our State and bring a very large amount of jobs. It would also provide more college scholarships through the HOPE scholarship.
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Garry Guan Political party: Republican Website: garryguan.com Contact info: garry@garryguan.com Sally Harrell (Incumbent) Political party: Democrat Website: sallyharrell.org Contact info: sally@sallyharrell.org *As of press time we had not received responses to our requests for information from either candidate.
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It’s the little things that make the world go ’round. As we’ve gradually come out of lockdown, I’m struck by the joy the little things bring — from encountering friends in-person to seeing someone’s comment on KATHY Facebook or returning MANOS PENN to see familiar faces at local businesses. Early on, I continued to visit SOHO to have lengthy documents printed. It’s considered an essential business because of the mail, so it’s been open through thick and thin. I appreciate the warm welcome I get from Rene and Karen and Adam no matter the state of the world. Thank goodness Adam resumed home visits for computer issues pretty quickly as I’m addicted to his service. One of my favorite shops, the Enchanted Forest, was closed for a short time but reopened pretty quickly, and Elizabeth and Kay went the extra mile to make customers feel safe. When I popped in to deliver a few of my books in the spring, I couldn’t leave empty-handed
and came home with gifts for friends plus a Swig coffee mug for myself. I smile every morning when I fill my lavender mug which keeps my drink warm longer. After weighing the pros and cons, I resumed my facials with Angela Michael, but before that, Angela delivered skincare products to my mailbox. All I had to do was text her, and voila. Like so many of our small local businesses, she has adjusted to taking care of her customers in new ways. I’ve missed my regular visits to Crema where I connected with folks for coffee, breakfast or lunch, and I finally returned for morning coffee on the patio not long ago. They also offer drive-thru service. Same excellent service and tasty treats. Nowadays, it’s Facebook that enables me to keep up with friends I’ve made through my columns or local events. Hopefully, I’ll soon be meeting friends at Crema, Café at Pharr, Village Burger and other spots as frequently as I once did. The one friend who isn’t active on Facebook is Theresa Callahan, so we keep up with each other via email, and recently, we sat in her backyard to visit. We met when our husbands were involved with the VFW, and she’s kindly adopted me as her third daughter. The
Nowadays, it’s Facebook that enables me to keep up with friends I’ve made through my columns or local events. inspiration for the spunky octogenarian Belle in my cozy mystery series, Theresa loves my dog Banjo, and when I visit, he accompanies me. And, let’s not forget the simple joy of nature. During the summer, the hummingbirds entertained us. Lately, it’s the deer. My husband and I take immense pleasure in their visits despite the fact they consider our plants their salad bar. This year, he planted rye and other seed on one side of our wooded backyard and he regularly throws out corn on the other side. I think the deer wait to see him come out of the basement with the bag of corn. I jokingly told him Bambi knocked on the door one morning to say
the Corn Man was late with breakfast. Nature makes me think of the Dunwoody Nature Center and the Dunwoody Fine Art Association coming together to launch the Dunwoody Nature Artist Market on Etsy. There you can browse and shop breathtaking, natureinspired, original artwork from several local artists. Your purchase supports local artists and the Nature Center, as a portion of the proceeds from the art sales will be generously donated to the DNC. These trying times call for creative measures! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ dncartistmarket?ref=shop_sugg. My husband and I know we’re fortunate to be retired without the worries plaguing so many people — job security, children in school, and today’s numerous other challenges. Perhaps that makes it easier for us to find joy in the little things. How are you doing? What are the things that bring you joy? Let me know at inkpenn119@gmail.com. Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries at the Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com.
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Getting real about inflation “Inflation” may seem just a number published and discussed in financial circles, often erudite and sometimes confusing policy conversations. LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP Then you go to the grocery store and inflation gets real! Data indicates inflation overall is running at 1.3 percent year-over-year as of August. However, The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 28, 2020, noted the cost of “food at home” was up by 4.6 percent in August compared to a year ago. COVID-19 disruptions impacted supply pipelines, decreasing demand for food packaged for large-scale distribution to
school cafeterias, restaurants, etc., while demand for smaller packaged goods for home consumption soared. Food producers focused on bulk institutional markets could not adjust overnight to packaging and distribution to retail grocery stores. For example, dairy farmers set up for bulk distribution had to keep milking cows but were forced to pour milk down drains because they could not switch to retail packaging overnight. Supply chain distortions complicated matters. Witness shortages of some paper goods and other items. Demand versus supply impacts prices. Note bargains in things we don’t need currently like business suits and dresses. “Travel” screams bargains. Gym memberships go begging, while in-home fitness training equipment commands serious prices. Medical care is up 5 percent, even though doctors say many people are putting off routine care, physicals, etc. Generally, home sales are booming, pressuring prices as nesting and “cocooning,” forced or otherwise, emphasizes home comforts. If you’re working from home, you need a suitable place to do so without conferencing on a Zoom
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OBITUARY
Carl August Pahl, of Dunwoody,Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Charlotte; his sister, PAHL Isle and niece, Charlotte. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Jean Pahl; daughter and sonin-law Karen and Rick Broth and son, David Pahl; Grandchildren: Blaine and Austin Broth, Taylor and Ryan Pahl and nephew, Terry of Charlotte,NC. Carl was born on December 17,1925 in Arkansas. He graduated from Memphis Tech High School in 1943 where he played football and was student body president. Carl was offered a scholarship to Yale University at 17 years old and was the youngest starter on the Varsity Football team. He served one year in the US Army Corp and completed his education and playing football at Davidson College.
Julliard graduate speaks about music’s benefits DUNWOODY, Ga. — Rob Sayer, founder of The Music Class, Inc., spoke to the Rotary Club of Dunwoody recently via Zoom about the joy of his experiences in teaching music to people of all ages, from infants to adults. “The reason I love music and teaching so much is because they both encompass creativity, working with others, and an endless path towards improvement,” he said. Sayer is a product of the Julliard School of Music and has played with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Brass Quartet. His studFellowship Christian 63, Dunwoody 0 Fellowship Christian remained undefeated and is now 1-0 against Class 7A programs after downing winless Dunwoody at Bob Lord Field Friday night. The Paladins (6-0, 1-0) have won their first six games of the season in four of the last five years. Dunwoody (0-4, 0-2) has dropped its first four games of the season for the first time since 2013. Fellowship’s 63 points scored is a program record. The Paladins left no doubt, rushing out to a three-score lead just six minutes into the game. Murphy Reeves and Lawson Haigler had rushing scores, and Nathan Nardone returned an interception for a touchdown to give Fellowship its 21-0 lead. The Paladins added more scores in the first quarter on a 3-yard rush from Garrett Wagner and a 66-yard scamper from Reeves. Josh Cole added a touchdown run in the second period to give
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Carl had long careers with Eastman Kodak and Digital Equipment Corporation. After retiring, he volunteered for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta where he managed the Hospitality Suite and met dignitaries from all over the world. Carl married the love of his life, Jean, an American Airlines flight attendant, and they lived most of their lives in Dunwoody, Georgia. Upon retiring, Carl spent many happy hours with his family and could always be found cheering on his grandchildren from the sidelines of their sport of choice. Carl was a “people-lover” with an infectious smile and chuckle and positive attitude about life. He will be missed by all his family and dear friends. A private family memorial service will be held October 31, 2020 at Fischer Funeral Chapel with David Melton of Dunwoody United Methodist officiating. A special thanks to the doctor and nursing staff at the Lenbrook Healthcare Floor. . Please sign the online guest book at www.fischerperimeterchapel. com. Fischer Funeral Care, Atlanta (678)514-1000. ies of the impact of music on brain development revealed that early exposure to music stimulates the brain like nothing else. It impacts social skills, self-control, and brain plasticity. The wider the range of music experiSAYER ences, like a variety of scales, rhythms, styles and instruments, the better, he said. Sayer has spread the joy of music worldwide. He teaches music in in China to 700 locations to students who stay in his classes for 10 years. He has taught 35,000 students worldwide.
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Cal Wichman runs off tackle for the biggest rushing gain of the evening
Fellowship a 42-0 advantage at the half. Cole added another touchdown, Haigler returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown, and Nick Persiano had a rushing score for the Paladins in the second half. Fellowship gets back to Region 6-A play Oct. 30 on the road against King’s Ridge. Dunwoody also resumes region play in 7-7A against Meadowcreek.
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