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Local legislators have packed agenda for 2021 session By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — There will be no shortage of issues when the 156th Georgia General Assembly convenes in the Gold Dome on Jan. 11 for its 40 daylegislative session. Among the key matters legislators will address this session will be whether to restore $2.2 billion in cuts to the fiscal year 2021 budget. The $25.9 billion budget signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in August represented the steepest cuts the state has imposed since the height of the Great Recession. About $1 billion in funding was cut from schools and the Georgia Department of Education. Later this year, the Legislature is
slated to take up redistricting — redrawing of state and federal legislative districts — once the 2020 Census data is available. By controlling both chambers in the assembly, Republicans will have the upper hand in how districts are redrawn. Democrats had hoped to cut into the Republican majority in the House but fell short in statewide races. Republicans gained one seat in rural Meriwether county, while Democrats picked up three seats in metro Atlanta. Republicans hold a 12-seat lead in the Senate and a 26-seat lead in the House. Democratic Sen. Sally Harrell, whose District 40 encompasses Dunwoody, says she plans to re-file two bills this year, one creating a plan for a Medicaid public option and the second requiring
that part-time university students only pay partial fees. Harrell also plans to address the state’s unemployment system. “Last spring, I began receiving hundreds of emails with heartbreaking stories of people that qualified for assistance, tried to get the support they were promised, but couldn’t reach anyone at Georgia Department of Labor to fix administrative errors,” Harrell said. She said she worked closely with the agency to address the backlog of applications and attended a protest to call attention to the issue. She said the system hasn’t gotten much better. Harrell said she also would like to see the Legislature review portions of state’s voting procedures, like the signature match system that requires too
much subjectivity and disenfranchises elderly and disabled voters. “Republicans have already put forward a very scary voter suppression agenda that eliminates voting options currently available to all Georgians, like no-excuse absentee voting and absentee ballot drop boxes,” she said. “Instead of working to help Georgians, I fear my colleagues will be more focused on helping themselves.” Rep. Michael Wilensky (D-Dunwoody) said he is focused on voting access, redistricting, public school funding and helping communities and small businesses suffering from the pandemic. The safe return of students to schools is another pressing issue, he said.
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Thieves ransack mailboxes at condominiums By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — More than 100 residents at the Dunwoody Place Condominiums got a visit from the Grinch Dec. 23, when vandals broke into their mailboxes and stole hundreds of items, including Christmas packages, bills and valuable documents. The incident, according to reports, happened sometime after midnight on Dec. 23. According to Dunwoody police, the theft at the complex, located off Peachford Road, is not an isolated incident. There has been at least one reported every month since August at various apartment and condominium complexes around the city.
There have been no arrests yet that can be tied to any of the incidents, and police have no idea whether the thefts are related, Dunwoody Public Information Officer Robert Parsons said. “We have not recovered any mail from the theft, and we don’t have any leads at this time as to who is responsible,” Parsons said. “We have reported it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Services, because it is a federal offense to steal mail.” Representatives from the U.S. Postal Services office did not return calls for comment about the thefts. The condominium association also has little to report. It appears that the culprits took a crowbar and peeled back the heavy steel doors that are usually
only accessible by the mail carrier. The area was not lit nor under camera surveillance, according to Dunwoody Place Condominium representatives. Mail service has been suspended at the complex for the time being, with pickup service available only at the Dunwoody Post Office, The complex’s boards has announced plans to rebuild the mailboxes and light the area to help prevent further incidents. In the meantime, the United States Postal Service advises those who have experienced postal theft to monitor their credit through the three main credit reporting agencies, notify banks and financial institutions of the incident and alter pins and ID codes if they have been compromised by the theft.
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Hotel guest pulls fire alarm after boyfriend locks door DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police were dispatched to the Crown Plaza Ravinia Hotel on Dec. 15 after hotel security reported that a guest trashed their room and pulled the fire alarm. According to the police report, a security guard told officers Jordan Aniyah Stevens, a 21-year-old Snellville woman, was staying in the room with her boyfriend. The security guard said the couple checked out late, left their room in a disarray and smoked marijuana in the room. Stevens told police she got into an argument with her boyfriend, and he locked her out of the room nude. She said she pulled the fire alarm so he would open the door and she could get back in the room. The entire hotel had to evacuate the building, the report stated. The boyfriend reportedly fled in an Uber and Stevens returned to the hotel to retrieve belongings. That’s when hotel security called police. Officers arrested Stevens and charged her with disorderly conduct for falsely pulling the fire alarm. She told arresting officers she’s a stripper in Atlanta, and one of the bags contained $1,200 she made while dancing at the club that afternoon, according to the report.
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Dunwoody is looking forward We enter 2021 with uncertainty but also many reasons to be hopeful. The CO-19 vaccines are in the initial stages of distribution and new therapeutic treatments for Covid are being deployed. For LYNN DEUTSCH Dunwoody, 2020 was Dunwoody mayor full of unexpected and unprecedented challenges, but I remain optimistic for the future of the City. While City Hall was temporarily closed, our team kept operations functioning as normally as possible. Our Economic Development and Communications Departments created and implemented strategies and programs to support local businesses. Public Works completed the 2020 paving plan early and hosted virtual engagement opportunities for future projects. The Parks Department supported the residents of local long-term care facilities, produced virtual programming and completed the improvements at Brook Run. Police and Code Enforcement stayed busy responding to calls. We have adopted best practices to safely reopen City Hall and Municipal Court. The pandemic slowed the work we wanted to accomplish, but the City Council continued to make important progress as we move forward. Public safety has remained a priority. The Dunwoody Village Master Plan was approved, the 2020 budget was adjusted, the 2021 budget adopted and public works and community developments projects continued uninterrupted. Council adopted a master arts plan and soon will appoint the City’s first art commission. Juggling a public health emergency, complex zoning decisions and regular city business was challenging, but I am so fortunate to serve with these outstanding leaders. I am especially grateful to Dunwoody residents. Throughout this entire pandemic, they have risen to the occasion
by supporting one another, families in need and our local businesses. Dunwoody residents raised thousands of dollars, donated tons of food, and provided valuable volunteer hours to local agencies that serve our most vulnerable residents. We ended 2020 with another example of their generosity and graciousness. When local families lost everything in a horrible fire, they donated tens of thousands dollars to help those families get back on their feet. A few days before the public health emergency hit Georgia, the Council held our annual retreat. We identified connectivity as our main priority. We will continue to work on improving connectivity, whether it be infrastructure and pedestrian improvements or better internet connectivity. Dunwoody residents are eager to safely walk or cycle throughout and beyond our community. We know that the need for high speed, reliable internet connectivity goes beyond our Perimeter Business Center. At the retreat, we also focused on connections between residents and how to strengthen our community. These goals remain my priorities for 2021. As the necessary restrictions related to Covid-19 are loosened in the new year, I look forward to seeing a full range of programming at Brook Run and our other parks. Now that the City has taken possession of the old Austin School property and demolished the building, we look forward to working with our residents to develop a plan for the future use of the property. By the end of 2021, we will open the tennis courts and a pavilion at Waterford Park. We welcomed several new businesses in 2020, and economic development never stopped. Dunwoody residents made supporting local businesses a priority. The City Council has allocated millions of dollars of CARES Act funding to do
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Session: Continued from Page 1 “The social dynamics and lessons learned by being in-person is extremely important, and we must start to focus on that so our children grow up healthy and able to form good relationships,” Wilensky said. Looking forward to the session, Wilensky said he is focused on several issues. Among these are amending contradictions in subpoena statutes for civil litigation, preventing insurance compa-
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OBITUARIES David P. Gallagher Sr., cherished husband, loving father, and grandfather passed away Saturday December 19th, 2020 at the age of 72. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Vero Beach, FL.
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Born in New Haven CT, he was the son of the late James T. Gallagher Jr. & the late Barbara (Brosnan) Gallagher. He is preceded in death by his Brother James T Gallagher III. Dave Sr. is survived by his loving wife and “Pretty Lady” Janet Gallagher of 46 years, daughters Daryl (Ron) Davenport, Gretchen (Scott) Harders, son David (Laura) Gallagher Jr., 7 grandchildren Alex Davenport, Wesley Davenport,
THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, and on Zoom for the purpose of due process of the following: ZBA 21-05: Yasha Heidari, on behalf of the homeowners at 4732 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 27, Section 58 to exceed the maximum lot coverage percentage. ZBA 21-06: Nicole King, on behalf of the homeowners at 4555 Village Springs Run Dunwoody, GA 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 16, Section 78 to encroach into the 75-foot steam buffer to replace a deck. ZBA 21-07: Michael Streger, on behalf of the homeowners at 5147 Pine Branch Pt., Dunwoody, GA 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 16, Section 78 to encroach into the75-foot stream buffer to remove trees and create a level lawn area. ZBA 21-08: Melhem & Tia Solh, homeowners at 4796 Ridgeview Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 27, Section 58 to exceed the maximum lot coverage. ZBA 21-09: Nick Rolader, on behalf of The Branches Club, Inc., (1318 Winding Branch Circle, Dunwoody, GA 30338) requests a variance from existing zoning conditions to allow for lighting around a tennis court. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/s/85769818648 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 857 6981 8648 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ksoWgVByS Should you have any questions, comments, or would like to view the application and supporting materials, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Members of the public are encouraged to call or schedule a meeting with staff in advance of the Public Hearing if they have questions or are unfamiliar with the process. Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.
Hannah Davenport, Ryan Evans, Hailey Evans, Paul Evans, and David Gallagher III, sister Jackie Eastman, brother John Gallagher, and sister in-law Roxie Gallagher and many loving nieces and nephews and of course his dog, Bandit. Dave was always quick with a kind word, a compliment, and had an infectious personality. It is no surprise that he had a thriving career in sales. Dave served as the Executive Vice President and National Sales Manager for Fieldcrest-Cannon whereby his family relocated from Fairfax, VA, to Kennett Square, PA, to Bloomfield Hills, MI, to Coral Springs, FL, to Wycoff, NJ, to Dunwoody, GA, to Chatham, NJ, and back to Dunwoody, GA. Putting his family first (to stop relocating), Dave reset his career as an Insurance Executive for AGA Insurance and later Brown & Brown Insurance. He retired at age 65. Golf was always an important part of Dave’s life. Dave played collegiate golf for St. Leo University in Central Florida. Dave’s passion for golf led Dave and Janet to gain many happy memories and friendships by way of Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA, John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, Fl, and Quail Valley River Club in Vero Beach, FL. In 1986 he was the Club Champion at Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA. Dave enjoyed countless rounds of golf with his wife, children and grandchildren, and his best friends. Dave’s passion for golf paled in comparison to the love he had for his family, and excitement for creating special moments with his family. Some standout memories would include hosting holidays at home, trips to the zoo and to the aquarium, trips to Disney World, Boston, and the beach, golfing with the grandkids, taking the entire family on an Alaskan Cruise, and playing in many John’s Island Member Guest golf tournaments with his son. Dave’s favorite kind of day would be a spring day grilling steaks with The Masters on TV, watching his grandchildren play in the pool at his home in John’s Island, Florida - all after playing 18 holes with his “Pretty Lady.” A private service for Dave Sr. will be held on Wednesday December 30th and will be limited to immediate family members. Due to COVID-19, a Celebration of Life will be held with immediate family and with extended family and friends later in 2021. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Visiting Nurse Association of Vero Beach, FL, Donate Today - VNA & Hospice Foundation Vero Beach, FL (vnatc.org), the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, or the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Donation Form (donorperfect.net). Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com
Phillip Marvin Foreman of Dunwoody died at 86 on December 18th. Born in Cleveland OH on Nov. 28, 1934 to John and Margaret Foreman, Phil was raised in Buffalo NY, where he graduated from FOREMAN University of Buffalo. There he met his wife Roberta Lewis: mother of their four children, business partner, travelling companion, and best friend. His life wasn’t the same since her passing three years ago, but now they are reunited. Dad was a proud veteran, serial entrepreneur, successful small business owner, keen investor, world traveler, and lover of life. He served in the Navy, doing tours in Korea and Viet Nam as Radioman 2nd Class. He then studied economics at UB, becoming an investment advisor with Bank of America. But Dad grew restless with corporate life and moved the family to Atlanta, where he founded Ansley Mall Bookstore, a favorite of booklovers and a Midtown institution for over 25 years. Those years in the Navy led him to become a competitive scuba diver and lover of oceans, boats, and all things maritime. A sucker for a tiki bar or tavern overlooking any body of water, he could spend hours gazing at the waves, sipping rum-and-cokes, and reminiscing with family and friends. Dad was a vagabond at heart, and with him doing the dreaming and Mom doing the planning, they became world travelers, visiting over 30 countries. More than anywhere else, they loved the desert life of Scottsdale AZ, their second home. And he and mom adored their chihuahuas, often bringing them along to NY and AZ. But above all, Dad was a true “family man.” He and Mom were always so proud and supportive of us, and that extended to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad taught us to put faith and family first, don’t miss a kid’s event, enjoy life’s little moments, always tell the truth, be proud of our country, and never let a soldier pay for their meal. Phil is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret, brother John, and wife Roberta. He is survived by their four children, Peter, Richard, Chris, and Kathy (Brown); eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren; and two chihuahuas, Molly and Teddy. A private visitation and graveside service with military honors will held on Monday. Memorial gifts can be made to Atlanta Community Food Bank.
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OPINION THE INK PENN
Reflections on 2020
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Blackburn Park is located on some of the land that was once Oglethorpe Apartments.
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World War II veteran housing at Oglethorpe Apartments As World War II veterans returned to the United States following the end of the war, there was a shortage of housing across the country. Temporary solutions included military tents on rented land VALERIE and mobile home BIGGERSTAFF parks. There was also a push to build housing for these veterans. Oglethorpe Apartments on Ashford Dunwoody Road where it meets Johnson Ferry Road were built for this purpose. The red brick apartments covered a large expanse of land which includes where Blackburn Park is today. To see an overhead view, go to historicaerials.com and search Blackburn Park. Select aerial view and a year to see how the area looked at the time. Oglethorpe Apartments are easy to spot because there are many buildings. In the Atlanta Constitution, a September 1948 advertisement announced 82 units at Oglethorpe Apartments ready for occupancy on October 1, with additional apartments available November 1. Those who were interested were asked to call CH 7938. CH stood for Cherokee, the telephone exchange for the area. The address given was Ashford-Dunwoody Road, beyond Oglethorpe University. The apartments were not associated with Oglethorpe University, just located nearby. Crier readers have shared stories of their parents living at Oglethorpe Apartments while attending Georgia Tech following service in the Navy during WWII. Jane and W. Guthrie McCullough were among the early residents of Oglethorpe Apartments. She was from Heaton Moor, Cheshire, England, and he was an
attorney who earned his law degree at the University of Georgia. Guthrie served during World War II in the Aleutian Islands as part of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Their wedding was held in October of 1949 in downtown Atlanta, followed by a small reception at their Oglethorpe Apartment home. (Atlanta Constitution, October 23, 1949, “English Belle, Mr. McCullough First to Wed at New Chapel”) Dunwoody resident and co-founder of Dunwoody Preservation Trust Lynne Byrd recalls living at Oglethorpe Apartments in 1958 and 1959, when the rent was $52.50 per month. She worked at Georgia Baptist Hospital and took the Oglethorpe 23 bus downtown each day. Her husband worked at the Frito-Lay plant that sat where Lowe’s is today on Peachtree Boulevard. The apartments became run down as the years went by. In 1968, the owner of the apartment buildings defaulted on the mortgage held by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD then filed a lawsuit and the apartments continued to decline. Various plans for the apartments through the years, such as low-income housing and housing for older citizens, always met with opposition. Five hundred apartments were sold to DeKalb County in 1972 and demolished to make way for a new park. Blackburn Park was dedicated on April 27, named for U. S. Rep. Ben Blackburn, who helped acquire $627,250 in federal funds for DeKalb County to purchase the land. The remaining Oglethorpe Apartments eventually were demolished, but for a time following World War II, they served their purpose by providing much-needed housing for veterans and their families. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@ gmail.com or visit pasttensega.com.
I suspect when most people reflect on the year, the top of mind thought will be COVID and its impact, particularly if they or friends or loved ones fell victim to the virus. Fortunately, for my KATHY husband and me, MANOS PENN that has not been the case. We also haven’t experienced the heartache of not being able to see children or grandchildren, as we have only the four-legged variety. I count my blessings that I’m retired and no longer working. I know if I were employed in corporate America as I was for over 30 years, I’d be worried sick about my job and whether I’d be able to hold on to it, much as I did every time we had a financial downturn during my career. Thankfully, that’s another worry I didn’t have. Yes, my husband and I were disappointed we had to cancel a May trip to Santa Fe, but we survived. We made light of the fact it was the second time we’d canceled it, as we had to do the same in 2019 when he had a serious health scare. We hope to take another river cruise someday, or better yet, return to England for a visit, but we’ve managed to keep ourselves occupied in other ways this year. We read, we put together jigsaw puzzles, and we’re addicted to BritBox and Amazon Prime for entertainment. We’ve visited a few restaurants for meals on their patios and have a few favorites for takeout. I’m still able to see my trainer for workout sessions by meeting him at a local park, and I meet my sister weekly to walk. What do I do with the rest of my time? I write and watch webinars. Mostly, I write, and it’s a joy to have more free time for that.
Ahead: Continued from Page 2 the same. As we work toward recovery, we will implement strong economic development policies. We are ready to welcome existing businesses back to the Perimeter and to encourage new ones to join us here. All our goals, objectives and priorities for 2021 and beyond will be impacted by an economic reality which we can’t quite predict at this point. We cut our revenue estimates by about 20% and were able to tap into reserves to soften some of the pro-
Do I miss the coffee catchups and lunches with friends? Definitely, but rather than lament that loss, I fill the time with my passion—writing. Trust me, I realize how fortunate I am to have something I enjoy to fill my time. That passion combined with unexpected amounts of extra time allowed me to publish three books this year and write a fourth to be released in early 2021. Now, I’ve started book five in my Dickens & Christie mystery series. Had we been traveling as much as we typically do, I doubt I would have been quite as prolific. My goal is to publish “Collectors, Cats & Murder” in February and complete book five for a September release. For my series set in the Cotswolds, I rely heavily on the notes I took during the three-week trip we took to the UK in 2018. My fictional Cotswolds village derives from the heavenly week we spent in Cold Aston, a small village near Bourton-on-the Water. Trust me. If the new normal rapidly reverts to the old ways, I will lay down my pen and once again enjoy meeting friends for coffee and lunch, taking girls trips, and traveling with my husband. I won’t give up writing, but I won’t hold myself to as high a daily word count as I do now, and I’ll take a bit more time off between books. We’ve all made adjustments this year, some more than others. Perhaps the word of the year should be resilience. Hopefully, the awful parts of the experience will fade from our memories and what we’ve learned from it will serve us well. Farewell to 2020! Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ KathyManosPennAuthor/. jected losses and continue current service delivery. Moving forward, if we experience significant drops in revenue, Council will need to make more adjustments. The beginning of 2021 isn’t likely to seem that different from 2020. Many of the same challenges will remain. I believe, though, that we can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. No one could have imagined what 2020 had in store for us. I am still optimistic about Dunwoody’s future and excited for the opportunities ahead. I look forward to working together toward recovery. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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Inflation, goals and reality
Year-over-year, All Items inflation through November 2020, averaged 1.2 percent. Core inflation, excluding food and energy costs, averaged 1.6 percent. The U.S. Federal Reserve bank LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP has an “inflation target” of 2 percent annually. Per the Fed, an annual inflation rate of 2 percent “is most consistent with the Federal Reserve’s mandate for maximum employment and price stability. When households and businesses can reasonably expect inflation to remain low and stable, they are able to make sound decisions regarding saving, borrowing and investment, which contributes to a well-functioning economy.” There you have it, inflation as a federal policy. How does a 2 percent annual decrease in your money’s long-term buying power contribute to your personal or family’s “well-functioning economy?” The numbers quoted above are averages. How do price pressures impact the things you use and need frequently? The cost of food in general through October is up 3.3 percent year-over-year. If you have hungry teenagers at home, especially boys, personal food expenditures are probably up by more than the index. With work-from-home mandates, fuel costs most likely are down for the year for some workers. But as vaccinations kick in and the economy increasingly revs up, transportation expenditures are likely to increase. The new administration’s emphasis on climate change will increase the cost of fossil fuels, electricity, transportation and shipping costs, etc. Infrastructure spending could increase pressures to raise fuel taxes. What are the Big Three goals for most families? One, own a home; two, educate kids; three, retirement financial independence. New home sales have jumped to a 14-year high. Big city woes and “work from anywhere trends” are driving people to the suburbs, exurbs and smaller towns. List prices are up an average of 13 percent nationwide over 2019 through November 2020. Record low mortgage rates fuel demand, even as many younger couples are challenged to come up with down payments. Lumber prices are up 170 percent since April, adding $16,000 to the price of an average new single-family home. Some students and parents are questioning the relative value of a high-priced private college education, but even costs at public colleges have outpaced inflation. Between 2008-2018, average
What are the Big Three goals for most families? One, own a home; two, educate kids; three, retirement financial independence. four-year costs across all 50 states have jumped 34 percent overall, 24 percent adjusted for scholarships and grants. Georgia has cut funding to public colleges substantially over the last decade. People in general are living longer, spurring increased longevity planning. Inflation and taxes warrant consideration. Say you want to have at least $1 million in your 401(k), IRA, or other qualified retirement plan by retirement. You want to take out 5 percent per year to fund your lifestyle, $50,000 per year. The withdrawal is taxed as ordinary income. Suppose your combined average federal and state tax rate is 20 percent. Now you have $40,000 per year, $3,333 per month to spend. How does that fit into your retirement “go-go years” scenario filled with travel and experiences? Need $2 million plus in your nest egg? With the deficits we’re running as a country, at some point, taxes will rise, and most likely, so will inflation. If you retired 10 years ago, it now takes $1.19 to buy on average what $1 bought in 2010. Suppose you live 25 years in retirement. For someone who retired in 1995 it takes $1.71 to buy what a dollar did when they retired. But that’s
not the whole story. Health care costs continue to rise, and in the “slow go” and “no go” retirement years, that becomes an even bigger burden on retirees, and those that love them and who may have to care for them. Many of you reading this are senior citizens, or will be at some point. How are you planning to avoid being a strain on adult children? Many clients, especially women, who on average outlive husbands, are quick to say in essence, “I love my kids, but I don’t want to be a burden on them or live with them!” Elder care attorneys have seen an uptick in business as pandemic scares have forced people to confront mortality. Do you need to update your living and testamentary estate plans? Are wills, trusts, powers of attorney up-to-date? Read them again. Are executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and attorneys-in-fact still alive, still capable? At your current age, as you look forward, is your insurance portfolio (heath, life, disability, property and casualty, liability and umbrella liability) current, providing adequate “what if?” coverage? Inflation impacts the buying power of insurance settlement dollars. Inflation, simply, is shrinking buying power. Taxes further diminish buying power. Save and invest wisely! Lewis Walker, CFP®, is life centered financial planning strategist with Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553; lewis@lewwalker.com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group. He’s a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor.
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PALS (Perimeter Adult Learning Services) is pleased to announce another exciting lineup of classes for the Winter 2021 session running for 8 weeks on Mondays AND Wednesdays beginning January 11, 2021 and running through March 3, 2021. The classes will again be virtual using the Zoom platform. The lineup of classes is as follows: MONDAYS From 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Vice-Presidency: A Heartbeat Away Kathy Vail and Shirley Jurczyk will be discussing the evolutionary relationship between the Vice-President and the President from the time of Eisenhower/Nixon to Biden/ Harris with all the behind the scenes drama. From 11:15 am - 12:15 am “Through the Lens of Behavioral Science” Shai Robkin will continue to explore different events and phenomena in the world through the lens of behavioral economics and social psychology. The class will focus on how human beings confront the challenges of modern society and how they make decisions, both large and small. WEDNESDAYS From 10:00 am - 11:00 am “Behind the Scenes at the Atlanta Journal Constitution” Editor-in chief Kevin Riley along with other editors and various staff members and reporters of the AJC will discuss their roles at the paper, including topics such the future of print journalism, sports, education, investigative reporting, visual journalism and food and dining. From 11:15 am - 12:15 am Eat Healthy Live Longer, Stay Strong Dieticians from Northside Hospital will present classes on nutrition basics, how to keep your heart healthy, how to prevent cancer, nutrition and exercise and how to deal with pre-diabetes and diabetes. The cost is $55 for all classes for the 8 weeks. Registration and payment must be made on the PALS web page (www.palsonline.info) where further information, including a more detailed description of each class and the presenters can be found. If there are any questions please contact Iris Katz, PALS Administrator by calling the PALS office at 770-698-0801 or by email at dunwoodypals@gmail.com.
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