Dunwoody Crier - March 2, 2023

Past Tense: How Dunwoody got its Williamsburg style

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TAKING THE PLUNGE

Special Olympics of Georgia benefits from groups’ icy dip

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

ACWORTH, Ga. — Water temperatures weren’t exactly polar, but the cold drizzle over Acworth Beach Saturday, Feb. 25, made the Freezin’ for a Reason polar plunge live up to its name for the hundreds of people who rushed into the lake wearing cowboy hats, flight jumpsuits and tuxedo T-shirts.

The polar plunge, attended by law enforcement officials throughout North Georgia, is held each year to raise money and support athletes from the Special Olympics of Georgia.

North Georgia law enforcement officials sprint down a short runway on Acworth Beach on their way for a cold dip Feb. 25. At right: Officers and officials with the Dunwoody Police Department huddle together in Lake Acworth after participating in the 2023 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge. For more photos of the event go to appenmedia.com

During the event, dozens of costumed teams including officials from the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs police departments ran headlong into Lake Acworth and competed in beachside games of tug-of-war.

Officials said the event raised more than $191,000 and will support 17,000 Special Olympics athletes in Georgia.

State leaders stand up for antisemitism hate crime bill

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

ATLANTA — State lawmakers and leaders from Georgia’s Jewish community stood together under the gold dome Wednesday, Feb. 22 to support House Bill 30, which

creates a standard definition for antisemitism under Georgia law.

According to state Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta) who co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs), HB 30 would have Georgia adopt the internationally recognized definition of antisemi-

tism and strengthens protections for those who might be affected by discrimination and hate crimes.

The bill has received wide bipartisan support from state lawmakers and passed out of the house judiciary committee Tuesday, Feb. 21.

“I'm here because I believe that this is right, this is moral, and this is just the right thing to do for people that are constantly being persecuted,” Carson said at a press conference held Wednesday at the capitol.

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Narcotics arrest made following loitering call

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police arrested an Atlanta man Feb. 16 for multiple drug charges after officers were called to Perimeter Mall to investigate a report of loitering.

Reports said officers were called to the Perimeter Mall Urban Outfitters in reference to three males who were outside the store, “loitering on the sidewalk and engaging with other patrons.” When the males were located, police allegedly detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from them and initiated an investigation.

Police discovered one of the men had an active warrant in DeKalb County and placed him under arrest.

While detaining the man, police reported finding multiple empty zip lock bags with “advertisements for marijuana” and one oxycodone pill. Officers chose to charge the man with possession of a Schedule II substance, loitering and prowling and possession of drug-related objects.

The man was transported to the DeKalb County Jail, and another individual was given a criminal trespass warning from the mall.

Restaurant customer issued trespass warning

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police were called to the Red Pepper restaurant Feb. 10 to investigate reports that a customer was refusing to pay for food he had ordered.

Police reports said the man entered the restaurant at about 4 p.m., ordered $80 worth of food and after eating, went to the restaurant’s bathroom and refused to come out and pay.

After police identified the suspect as a 36-year-old Watkinsville man, he allegedly said that he didn’t have any money to pay the tab. Police later released the man with a criminal trespass warning, but without charges or citations.

Landscaping company reports theft of tools

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police reports said landscaping tools worth more than $2,000 were recently stolen from a company working in a local neighborhood.

Police officers were called to an address on Woodsong Trail in Dunwoody at about 9 a.m. Feb. 16, after employees of the Elite Landscaping Service called 911 to report multiple backpack blowers, trimmers and other tools had been stolen from their truck while they worked in the neighborhood.

The report said Elite Landscaping employees were working at the address when an unidentified suspect stole multiple tools from the back of their open box truck.

Employees said the truck was parked on the street in front of the house the entire time they were there, and no one saw anything suspicious. The home’s Ring doorbell camera was not operational and didn’t capture any footage of the theft.

At the time of the report, no suspect had been identified.

The report said the man had allegedly been witnessed in the past attempting to enter other apartments without permission.

When questioned by police, the man allegedly admitted to the accusations and was taken into custody. He was transported to the DeKalb County Jail.

Video captures suspect stealing mailroom items

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Police arrived at the Arium Johns Creek apartment complex on Medlock Crossing Parkway Feb. 13 for a burglary report involving stolen mail.

The property manager received three emails Feb. 9 from a company the complex uses to access the mail/ package room attached to the leasing office. The email was about the theft of numerous packages.

The property manager showed police security videos from overnight inside the mailroom. According to the police report, there’s a yellow duffle bag full of mail next to the door at the start of the video, and a suspect is seen loading a red, plaid duffle bag with multiple packages off various shelves and walking out with both bags.

The suspect later returned with a blue duffel/roller bag, locked the deadbolt to the door and continued

shampoo valued at $28 had been delivered

manager reported boosting security for the

crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Thousands turn out for Knights of Columbus fish fry

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — If you’re in the mood for a plate of fried fish so good you’ll thank your lucky stars that friers and fish exist, All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody has you covered.

For more than two decades, All Saints Church, its Knights of Columbus chapter and an army of volunteers have supported charity groups throughout the region, funded through proceeds from fried cod, shrimp, salmon and unbeatable clam chowder.

Tom Simon, a Dunwoody resident and event organizer, said the fish fry begins each year on Ash Wednesday and lasts for six Fridays in February and March. But it isn’t just All Saints Church patrons who turn out. Each night they feed nearly 1,200 people of all different backgrounds, religions and origins.

“That goes through the entire community, not just Dunwoody, but the entire metropolitan area,” Simon said. “We've actually had people from Australia, Hawaii, Seattle, New York. You name it.”

“It's a social event for Dunwoody,” said BJ Van Gundy, another event organizer.

Simon and Van Gundy said the church typically raises roughly $30,000 in charitable contributions from the fish fry for groups they believe in, like the Special Olympics, the Boy Scouts and ICare, the volunteer ride service for seniors.

“We do it because we have a bunch of charities that we provide funds to that they can continue their good works,” Simon said.

But all that food and funding doesn’t happen without a lot of help and hard work. Van Gundy said each fish fry takes at least 100 volunteers of all ages, who start preparing food at 9 a.m., serve meals and bus tables and clean the space until about 9 p.m.

With volunteer help, they turn the All Saints Church gym into Dunwoody’s largest restaurant for seven nights each year and function as a well-oiled machine capable of turning out a meal every 6 seconds at peak times.

“It's a continual effort by Knights, their spouses, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts,

some of the kids of the of the Knights,” Simon said. “So, it's a community effort.”

To learn more about the All Saints Church Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, visit allsaintsdunwoody.org/ programs-events/events/fish-fry/.

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Atlanta Tex-Mex favorite Superica opens new Ashford

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Superica, the acclaimed Tex-Mex eatery, has opened its fifth Metro Atlanta location with a brand new 6,000-square-foot restaurant at the Ashford Lane development in Dunwoody.

Located at 1220 Ashford Crossing, Superica will offer the Dunwoody community a menu packed with modern twists on Mexican classics by fourtime James Beard nominated chef and restaurateur Ford Fry.

“Each dish is an homage to the Tex-Mex cuisine Ford grew up eating and cooking in Houston,” Ashford Lane officials said. “With carefully selected spices and high-quality ingredients, each dish is bursting with juicy and tender

Lane location

flavors. Fan favorites include street-style tacos, fajitas al carbon, and the traditional taco dinner, which includes three tacos, refried frijoles and Mexican rice.”

The restaurant will offer a weekend brunch service and a “well-rounded” beverage program featuring Superica’s famous house-made margaritas crafted from locally sourced spirits and agaves.

“We like to build restaurants around what the community might need or want and what really speaks to each neighborhood, so Dunwoody, we hear you…no more lengthy drives to your nearest Superica,” Fry said. “We’re bringing the cold margs and Tex-Mex staples I grew up on to you.”

For more information on Superica visit superica.com.

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Crowds sit at long tables in the All Saints Catholic Church gym in Dunwoody Feb. 24, eating cod, salmon, shrimp and a collection of comfort food staples during the church’s annual Lenten fish fry.

Group opens nomination process for Sustainability Hero Awards

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Once again, it’s time to nominate exemplary Dunwoody citizens for the 2022 Sustainability Hero Awards program.

Presented by the Dunwoody Sustainability Committee, the Sustainability Hero Award program has honored individuals and organizations for their dedication, service and leadership since 2012. Nominations for the award are now open and will be accepted until March 6.

“The nomination process helps us learn and share more about local individuals and groups going above and beyond to protect our natural resources and improve our commu -

nity,” Nathan Sparks, chair of Dunwoody’s Sustainability Committee said. “This program can also inspire others to start their own sustainable practices.”

Interested residents, nonprofits and businesses can make a nomination by visiting www.dunwoodyga.gov and searching, “Sustainability Hero.”

Nominated individuals must be Dunwoody residents, a business licensed with the city, or have “clear ties to sustainable initiatives in Dunwoody,” officials said. Winners of the award will be announced by the Dunwoody Sustainability Committee in April.

Sandy Springs Conservancy grant spruces up Library Reading Garden

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Sandy Springs Library Reading Garden now looks better than ever, thanks to recent efforts by the Sandy Springs Conservancy.

Officials said on Feb. 17, the first phase of a project to “spruce up” the library’s reading garden off Mount Vernon Highway has been completed. As part of the project, workers removed ivy and tree debris from the garden, ground stumps, pruned bushes, spread new slate in the garden’s “labyrinth” and paths, and planted more than 200 daffodil bulbs.

This project was made possible by a $2,500 grant from the Sandy Springs

Dunwoody appoints Platto as new director of Finance after death of Linda Nabors

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody officials announced Feb. 13 that Acting Finance Director Richard Platto has been confirmed as the city’s official finance director.

Platto took up the role of acting finance director when former director Linda Nabers became ill and stepped down from her position in late 2022. Nabers, who served as finance director since 2019, died of cancer on Feb. 4, officials said.

ard will continue to provide outstanding service as the city’s new finance director,” Linton said. “We all miss Linda and know that Richard and his team will maintain the high standards she set.”

Society and the Sandy Springs Conservancy’s Micro Project Program and was managed by the Sandy Springs Conservancy and the Fulton County Library System.

Officials said more work and plantings at the Sandy Springs Library Reading Garden are planned for the fall.

Officials with the Sandy Springs Conservancy said Micro Project grants are still available for small greenspace and park enhancement projects in the community.

For more information on the Sandy Springs Conservancy and the Micro Project grant, visit www.sandyspringsconservancy.org.

According to Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton, Nabers was beloved by her staff and worked closely with Platto to prepare for his appointment.

“[Platto] is excited about the position, but he hates the way he’s coming into it,” Linton said. “The staff has been very supportive of Linda, and Linda was always very supportive of her staff … She will be deeply missed.”

Before taking over as acting finance director, Platto served as assistant director of the department since 2020. Previously he served as finance director for the City of Doraville, as controller for the City of Smyrna and in the public sector for Southern Company, Siemens, Cox Communications and Deloitte & Touche.

“I have every confidence that Rich-

Over the course of her life, Nabers served in various different finance positions for city and county governments in the Atlanta area, including Rockdale County and the cities of Stockbridge and Brookhaven.

In December, Nabers was honored with Dunwoody’s inaugural Shining Star Award, which officials said is given to people who demonstrate leadership and commitment daily.

“Linda was a strong leader and great example to all of us,” Platto said. “She left a lasting legacy, and we’re determined to carry it on. I’m honored to serve Dunwoody in this new role.”

Nabers is survived by many friends and family members. A memorial service to honor her life was held Feb. 11 in the chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in McDonough.

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This bill comes after Panitch and hundreds of other residents in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and other Georgia communities discovered that antisemitic flyers had been delivered to their homes overnight on Feb. 5.

The flyers sparked an immediate public outcry from community members and leaders statewide, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

In the weeks since, law enforcement officials announced that the individuals responsible for the flyers have been identified, but will face no charges because the flyers did not contain threats or other actionable language.

“After conducting a thorough investigation and discussing this with the District Attorney’s Office and City Solicitor's Office there's no charge we can make against them,” Dunwoody Police Chief Billy said Feb. 13. “It’s a free speech issue.”

Panitch, who was one of the first people to raise an outcry when the flyers were first discovered, said that despite misinformation campaigns claiming the contrary, the “disgusting” language in the flyers is not what HB 30 is aimed at combatting.

“There is no doubt antisemitism is on the rise,” she said. “We need every tool in our toolbox and this bill defines anti-

semitism, to be clear, it does not restrict speech.”

The definition of antisemitism which HB 30 will create, will only come into play once an unlawful, criminal or discriminatory act has occurred.

“Right is right and wrong is wrong,” she

said. “That’s all we want, we don’t want anything special, we just want to be treated just like every other minority.

Lawmakers expect HB 30 to go to the Georgia House floor for a full vote sometime next week, Carson said.

Tara Tucker

PHOTOS BY ALEX POPP/APPEN MEDIA State Rep. Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs) speaks at a press conference at the State Capitol Feb. 22 on Georgia’s antisemitism hate crime bill.

Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder speaks in support of HB 30 at a Capitol press conference Feb. 22. The bill, which provides stricter enforcement against antisemitism, is expected to go for a vote of the full House soon.

State Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta) lends bipartisan support for HB 30 at a press conference at the State Capitol in Atlanta Feb. 22.

Community turns out for local news event

STAFF REPORT

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Around 50 people attended a “Meet the Press” event hosted by Appen Media at July Moon Bakery Feb. 22. Residents, communication professionals and newsmakers gathered to hear from Appen staff for their first public event of 2023.

Publisher Hans Appen spoke about the Appen Press Club, a membership group that supports the production of local news in Metro Atlanta. Director of Content & Development

Carl Appen introduced Staff Reporters Alex Popp, Delaney Tarr, Shelby Israel and Amber Perry, as well as Designers Dionna Williams and Jacob Tomberlin.

Reporters walked the audience through stories they’re working on and explained how the newsroom goes about selecting assignments.

At the end of the hour-long event, producers opened the floor for questions from attendees.

The newsroom’s next event is scheduled for late March. Details and registration will be available at appenmedia.com/events.

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Around 50 attendees gather Feb. 22 to hear from the Appen Media newsroom at a ‘Meet the Press’ event downtown Alpharetta.

Tres Lunas infuses flavor and experience

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — A salient bond among women translates into the everyday operations at Tres Lunas, an infused tequila bar off Crabapple Road.

Many businesses tout a family atmosphere. But at Tres Lunas, the culture is in the hands of owner Debbie Rouillier’s daughters, Alyssa Rouillier, Joye Rouillier and Allie Ihara who authentically create a welcoming, familiar space to those walking in the door. They’re always on-site, steering the ship and ensuring that returning patrons are greeted by name.

Their familial relationships inspired the business name, which translates to three moons and represents the sisters. By the bar and below a Tres Lunas sign, a dark purple clock hangs, and on its face is a silhouette of three women jumping together under a glowing moon.

Allie’s husband, Jake Ihara, is the executive chef at Tres Lunas. A 2003 graduate of California Culinary Academy, Jake takes influence from his home state of California when concocting dishes that consist of a Mexican flavor palate and his Japanese background.

The restaurant boasts a collision of flavor and experience, referring to Jake’s unique plates using locally sourced and fresh ingredients, and the customer service offered at Tres Lunas.

“You get the best of both worlds here,” said Alyssa, second-in-command to Jake in the kitchen. “The experience is something you can’t really find anywhere else.”

Restaurant veterans

Before opening, Debbie, Alyssa and Joye sat at a high-top table describing the business, sometimes finishing each other’s sentences. When talking finances, Debbie said acquiring the business was a blessing. Joye, who manages the front of house, stepped in and said the cost of business is priceless.

“This is the price — the love, the passion, family, unity, collaborations, coming together as one,” Joye said.

The restaurant is modern and spacious with tall ceilings. Acrylic pourings cover the walls. A replica of a Volkswagen bus greets visitors entering the patio within eyesight of the bar, an area lined with large windows and white lights, emitting a beach feel.

“We’re a vibey restaurant,” Alyssa said. “A place where you can go and be yourself.”

The restaurant business was instilled

into the sisters at a young age. Their father, who died in 2016, was a chef. Tres Lunas was established in his honor.

Joye had been working in the same building for more than 10 years. While the family took over the business in

November 2021, the building has been home to other restaurants. Most recently, the building housed a Mexican restaurant.

Over time, the Tres Lunas menu has transitioned from traditional Mexican to an infused style — honed during the weekend with Chef’s specials.

A new menu is set to be released in April, Alyssa said, the one-year anniversary of the restaurant’s official name change. Tres Lunas also has a brunch selection, offering churro French toast and chilaquiles with vegan and vegetarian options.

In addition to infused food, Allie works behind the bar creating specialized margaritas, incorporating fresh fruits.

Alyssa’s 14-year-old daughter, Aniyah, also works at Tres Lunas as a hostess, the “little sidekick” to Joye. She also watches over kids in the restaurant’s play area, whose parents are back at the table. By the entrance, there’s a room that holds a large Connect 4 set and other toys.

“There’s not one person that doesn’t fit the piece to our puzzle,” Joye said, praising the staff. “They all come in on time. They show up with the love and passion that we have.”

TRES LUNAS/PROVIDED

Tres Lunas owner Debbie Rouillier, daughter Joye Rouillier, granddaughter Aniyah, daughter Alyssa Rouillier, daughter Allie Ihara and Allie’s husband Chef Jake Ihara manage the restaurant, an infused tequila bar off Crabapple Road.

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A replica of a Volkswagen bus greets visitors entering the patio within eyesight of Tres Lunas’ bar, an area lined with large windows and white lights.

Tuscany Fine Furnishings… Atlanta’s Customer Satisfaction Champions

Latia Engemann

McDonough, GA

Customer satisfaction has always been our first priority at Tuscany Fine Furnishings, est. April 29th of 2004 In 2017, we opened our New, State-of-the-Art 18,000 sq. ft., Showroom and Design Center, in Roswell, focusing entirely on enhancing our customers shopping experience.

In 2019, we launched an Industry First! New Age Website for Design & Interiors…TuscanyFineFurnishings. com. Tuscany became the first brick and mortar storefront to be recognized by both Facebook and the National Home Furnishings Association (7,000 members strong), as Pioneers… seamlessly integrating Social Media, combining Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp Business, Google Business (Maps and Search) and YouTube …“offering the best Website/Mobile shopping experience for Design & Interiors.”

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• “We’ve purchased several items from Tuscany and love our furniture!”

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Additionally, slideshow Customer Testimonials can also be found on each Tuscany Website Page.

Bravo Riccardo, Peter, Susan, Debbie, Kam, Jose, Angel & Luis!... your professionalism always shines through your customers. We send our love to all our loyal Customers as we greatly appreciate, your faithful patronage… Kathy McConnell, Interior Designer & Owner

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Is 2023 the right time to buy a home?

Brought to you by – Dan Griffin, Broker/Realtor, Compass Inc.

With the uncertainty that’s surrounded the real estate market over the last few years, you may be hesitant to take the plunge and purchase a home. After interest rates reached a historic low two years ago, it can be discouraging to see them climb steadily. In fact, rising interest rates may have caused you to press pause on your plans to buy. However, according to Max Kallos, President of Ardent Loans, it’s helpful to look at interest rates over the last 50 years to get a big picture view of what’s happening. Historically, interest rates have averaged between 6-11%, so current rates are still sitting at the low end of that range.

While you might be concerned about interest rates, if you’re renting it’s likely

you’ve been affected by the rise in rent prices over the last two years. You may be wondering if you’d be better off buying a home so you can begin building equity in your own property rather than paying rent to a landlord. Especially if you’re planning on staying in the same area for a few years, Max Kallos believes it’s a good idea to consider home ownership. Now that the housing market has cooled off a little, it could be the right time to see if you can afford to buy.

Home values continue to increase across Atlanta which means real estate remains a secure investment. However, choosing to invest in a home is an important decision and there are many factors to consider. If you’re thinking about buying a home, get in touch with a trusted mortgage broker to talk through your options.

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MEET TYPEWRITE TOM AT COMPUTER MUSEUM OF AMERICA

What: Typewriter Tom returns to the Computer Museum of America with a unique collection of typewriters used in the movies, including some just back from recent production shoots in Georgia.

When: Saturday & Sunday, March 4-5, 12-4 p.m.

Where: Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell

Cost: Adults are $15, ages 4-17 $10, ages under 4 are free; seniors 65 and older/ military/college students are $12, family of four is $40

More info: computermuseumofamerica.org

DUNWOODY

FARMERS MARKET

What: The Dunwoody Farmers Market brings together a variety of vendors selling local and organic fruits, veggies and produce, coffee, breakfast, baked goods, prepared meals, frozen treats, eggs, grassfed meat and fresh seafood.

When: Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody

More info: dunwoodyga.gov

“DOUBLE HEADER” WITH THE ATLANTA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA AND KINNARA

What: Recently relocated from Princeton, New Jersey, a professional chamber choir

named Kinnara joins the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra in a program featuring contemplative yet powerful music for strings, winds and voices.

When: Saturday, March 4, 3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell

Cost: $15-50

More info: atlantabaroque.org/doubleheader

‘LITTLE WOMEN’

What: Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

When: Up to March 5, times vary

Where: Act 3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

Cost: $22-31

More info: act3prod.org/little-women

‘WOMEN

IN JEOPARDY’

What: Liz, Mary, and Jo are three mutually supportive, single-again-after-40 friends who have a lot of thoughts about Liz's new boyfriend. Is he a dentist with an odd hobby, a celebrity look-alike, or a serial killer…or maybe all three? It’s “Sex and

the City” meets “Murder, She Wrote” in a modern comedy.

When: Up to March 5, times vary

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $34-37

More info: get.org

ROSWELL DANCE STARZ PRESENTS ‘CINDERELLA’

What: The enchanted tale of Cinderella is brought to stage with a fun and modern twist! Join Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother, the silly stepsisters, and all the magical characters as they tell the treasured tale through ballet, lyrical, jazz, hip hop and tap.

When: Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $15

More info: roswellcac.showare.com

‘A MOMENT OUT OF TIME WITH I.O.Z’

What: I.O.Z.. a musical collaboration driven by Daniel Groover and Steven Senn, will be accompanied by Jeff (Apt. Q258) Sipe on drums, Pat Postlewait on multiple instruments, Jon Marett on keys, Dan Campbell on violin, Alex Tramble and Jon Lee sitting in on bass and Jeff Bowden supporting vocals.

When: Saturday, March 11, 9 p.m. Where: From the Earth Brewing, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

Cost: $30

More info: ftebrewing.com

150 YEARS OF SPRUILL

What: Spruill Gallery presents works by four women who define the power of art. As influential artists and educators, these women are renowned in their mediums and have mentored many students to also become artists of note. To see the power and passion embodied in their art, this show is a must-see. Works are by artists Chery Baird, Carol Brull, Ann Clancy and Vicki Paulet.

When: Up to March 11, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody

More info: spruillarts.org/gallery

‘HEROES AND VILLAINS: SPRING CONCERT’

What: Every good guy needs a bad guy. Every protagonist needs an antagonist. The Atlanta Concert Band presents music from Hollywood, Broadway, the Olympics and more. Darth Vader vs. Yoda. Captain Kirk vs. the Klingons. US Olympic athletes vs the World. Wile E. Coyote vs. the Roadrunner. Wear your favorite hero or villain costumes to celebrate the music of John Williams, Michael Giacchino, Georges Bizet, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more.

When: Sunday, March 12, 4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $20

More info: roswellcac.showare.com

Why now is a good time to buy a new home

Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division

Metro Atlanta, like other major cities across the southeast saw unprecedented real estate growth over the past couple of years and while home prices have leveled off, mortgage rates have increased, leaving some buyers reluctant to move forward with a home purchase. So, what does this mean for someone who is considering a new home?

Lori Lane, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division gives some insight.

“My team and I work with some of the most respected builders all across the Atlanta Metro area,” said Lori Lane, “I am often asked if it is still a good time to buy a new home or should I wait? My question is what are you waiting for?”

First, it’s important to understand what is happening in today’s housing market. The inventory level of homes in Atlanta is still at a record low with

a deficit of 63,000 homes according to MarketNsights, John Hunt, and total inventory is now at the lowest level in seven months. A main reason the predicted collapse in home prices did not materialize. This is reinforced by Lawrence Yun, chief economist, and senior VP of research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) who said, “even with a projected reduction in home sales this year, prices are expected to remain stable in the vast majority of markets due to extremely limited supply. Mortgage rates have trended down, and the new normal is 5.5% - 6.5%. So…for someone waiting for a 3% or 4% mortgage rate, it’s not going to happen.”

So, what does this mean for someone contemplating buying a new home? Today’s buyers need to realize that prices are not going to drastically drop. If you are sitting on the sidelines anticipating lower prices you may end up disappointed. In fact, home prices will continue to increase over time. According to NAR, historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value

with median single-family existinghome sale prices increasing on average 5.2 percent each year since 1972.

The next question is usually about waiting for interest rates to change. Atlanta continues to be one of the most desirable places to live in the country, According to economists at NAR, the metro Atlanta area is the best possible place to buy a house in 2023 based on a variety of factors. Buyers will continue to relocate here and when rates drop, more buyers will jump back into the market. With so little inventory that could put us back to multiple offer scenarios which will drive home prices up. Instead of being outbid for the home you want, go get the home you want now and refinance later when rates decrease.

I, of course, recommend new construction for several reasons. Many home builders are currently offering incentives including interest rate buy downs, 30-year fixed interest rates as low as 4.99%, which can reduce your monthly house payment by hundreds if not thousands of

dollars. In addition, some will pay towards closing costs, so you need less cash up front. Some builders offer move-in appliance packages as an incentive to help reduce the cost of big purchases. New construction gives you updated features, brand new appliances, a new roof, a builder’s warranty along with vendor warranties. A new home is often more energy efficient bringing costs down even more. So before more people jump back into the market and you have even fewer homes to choose from, remember Builders have some inventory out there and homesites you can build your dream home on. To sum it all up, the best deal you are going to get on your new home may be right now.

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Plans for new Tim Hortons location alarm residents, small business owners

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Plans for a Tim Hortons coffee shop on the corner of State Bridge Road and Abberley Lane have disquieted residents of the subdivision next door, who are worried about byproducts of traffic congestion and noise.

Contract purchaser Abid Khutliwala intends to use a .84-acre parcel for the location, which sits only a few feet away from the Abberley Towneship gate. The property holds a joint-access easement, connecting Abberley’s private drive through a strip mall to the Goodwill parking lot, that would be used in the business’ drive-thru.

Khutliwala owns commercial businesses in other cities, like Popeyes, Checkers and Moe’s Southwest Grill, but if the zoning application is approved, Tim Hortons would be Khutliwala’s first business in Johns Creek. He hopes to own more.

“There’s only two good cities in the area: Peachtree City and Johns Creek,” Khutliwala said. “And I’m already living in one.”

Khutliwala is in the process of buying the property to begin development,

a project with a price tag of at least $2 million. The Johns Creek Planning Commission has yet to give feedback on project plans. Following a deferral,

Khutliwala requested the group meet April 10.

Other locations have been considered, but Khutliwala said, “The price

points are so heavy that you can’t even touch it.”

Public outcry

A public input meeting took place in January, where over 20 Abberley Towneship residents voiced their concerns over the use of the easement. Khutliwala’s lawyer, Shaun Adams, confirmed another meeting around early March for residents who couldn’t attend the meeting at Johns Creek City Hall.

“That little area is going to turn into a cluster of traffic,” said Rebecca Sanna, president of the Abberley Towneship Homeowners Association.

Emergency vehicles and school buses would have a more difficult time accessing Abberley, Sanna said.

Pedestrian safety is another issue. Beatriz Aziz, secretary of the HOA, said kids who live in the neighborhood walk to State Bridge Road to be picked up for school at the same time as Tim Hortons’ peak hours of early morning and early afternoon.

Small, local businesses also hang in the balance of Khutliwala’s plans. Cafe Landmark, a Ukrainian specialty coffee shop, is in the Goodwill shopping center, and

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A .84-acre parcel on the corner of State Bridge Road and Abberley Lane is under examination as part of its rezoning process for a new Tim Hortons location. Residents in the nearby Abberley Towneship voiced their concerns about the traffic and noise the business would create.

The origins of Dunwoody’s Williamsburg style

Soon after the incorporation of the Dunwoody Homeowner’s Association in 1970, land along Chamblee Dunwoody Road just north of Mount Vernon Road was developed into a shopping center called Dunwoody Village. The DHA was against the development at first, but liked the plan that developers Lowell Wammock and Larry Morris came up with, a Williamsburg design.

Wammock and Morris also developed The Shops of Dunwoody, Merchants Walk in Marietta, Horseshoe Bend and Dunwoody Club Forest subdivisions. One of the features originally included in The Shops of Dunwoody was a large gazebo. The gazebo was the central location for a 1984 summer concert series in the shopping center’s parking lot. Two early tenants were Ernie’s California Grill and Kaplan’s, “The fantastic kid’s department store.”

On the edge of the parking lot for Dunwoody Village was Beef n Burgundy restaurant, where First Watch, Marlowe’s Tavern, and Karen Cannon Realtors are today. I first learned that the building is a replica of Raleigh’s Tavern in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia from David Andersen and the Dunwoody Area Restaurant Reviews Facebook page. Anderson sometimes shares posts about past restaurants.

Suzanne Huff and David Long, lifelong residents of Dunwoody, recall Beef N Burgundy and the two restaurants that followed, Chuck’s Steak House, and American Roadhouse. Huff remembers Beef n Burgundy as the place to go before Homecoming at Dunwoody High School and a place where several students worked.

American Roadhouse opened a second location in Dunwoody in 1993 after seven years of a successful location in Virginia Highlands. Owners Martin Maslia and Edward Udoff used local class photos from years past, 1950s memorabilia and local historic photographs provided by Lynne Byrd to decorate their restaurant. Next, the building was home to Calico Corners fabric store.

When Crest Realty came to Dun -

woody, the company wanted homeowners to be happy with their new building at 1555 Mount Vernon Road, according to Sally Gurley, a vice president with the company. A three-story building was constructed, similar to a home on the James River in Williamsburg. This building is now the offices of Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert, Prieto Attorneys at Law.

Dunwoody’s Pizza Hut in Dunwoody Hall Shopping Center was built with a black roof, rather than the standard red to have more of a Williamsburg look. It also had a brick exterior with shutters. Inside it looked like any other Pizza Hut. Novo Cucina with its sunroom and French doors doesn’t give any hint of the building’s former life. Before Novo Cucina, this space was home to High Cotton and Peter’s Restaurants.

In December of 2018, the Dunwoody City Council voted to make changes to the Dunwoody Village overlay and allow for variation from the Williamsburg style.

Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Sandy Springs. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail. com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.

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American Roadhouse restaurant at Dunwoody Village advertises, “The Blueplates are Coming” in a 1993 edition of the Dunwoody Crier.

VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Columnist

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The building now home to First Watch, Marlowe’s Tavern, and Karen Cannon Realtors was originally built as a replica of the Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg, VA.

PRESERVING THE PAST

WW II hero celebrates 100 years (Part 2)

In a prior column we met Jack Buckner, a local young man who joined the Army Air Corps soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. On February 3, 2023, he celebrated his 100th birthday and received a special Proclamation from the City of Milton. His story continues.

After undergoing rigorous training on the B-17 heavy bomber, Jack was sent to North Africa where he and his crew of ten eventually flew 50 missions against German installations thus hastening the defeat of Rommel’s desert army.

We now continue Jack’s story.

In the early days of the war, the German Luftwaffe’s Messerschmitt 109 was arguably the best fighter plane in the world. It was faster, better armed and could dive faster than the British Spitfires and American P-38s and P40s which U.S. bombers counted on for protection.

Bomber crews never knew in advance whether they would have fighter support on missions nor whether the Messerschmitts would suddenly appear and attack the bombers. The B-17 had many advantages, among which was its ability to withstand shrapnel and bullet hits. They were also heavily armed with 13 Browning M-2 50-caliber machine guns, probably the best machine gun ever made. The Warrior was hit numerous times, but always returned home. The crew consisted of pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bombardier, engineer, radio operator, ball turret operator, two waist gunners and tail gunner. The entire crew, with one exception, survived the war. The exception was a crew member who was killed while flying on a mission in another plane.

To defend themselves from the German fighters, B-17s flew in various formations. The planes were close together, but not so close that they might collide. This gave the skilled German pilots the ability to fly right into the formations. “Sometimes,” says Jack, “we could see their faces.” Jack was usually the lead bombardier which means he sat in the glass enclosed nose cone of the first bomber in a formation and was thus the most exposed to oncoming enemy fighters. A formation might have as many as 36 bombers.

Here are two entries from Jack’s dairy.

“April 17, 1943 --’Flack Alley’ We really blew up Palermo today but BOY what flack. The sky was black with it. We were hit four times which made seventeen

holes. A few fighters but nothing to worry about. We didn’t lose any planes.

“May 14, 1943—A long day today. Civitavecchia, Italy – 50 miles north of Rome. The harbor was sure full of ships. We got 12 large ones, an ammo plant and a fuel dump. No one hurt.” Note: Today Civitavecchia is a cruise ship port.

While desert summers were hot, winters were very cold where the crew was based in Algeria. Crew members often had sore throats and the flu. As spring arrived malaria, dysentery and other diseases were a problem. Jack says that dysentery kept more crews on the ground than all other causes.

In August 1943 the crew moved to Oudna Airfield, about 9 miles south of Tunis, Tunisia. It was used in 1943 as a B-17 bomber base. The abandoned airfield is covered today with agricultural crops.

Jack continued his missions over Italy until he completed his 50th mission on October 1, 1943. On one occasion Jack flew seven missions in six days which was exhausting. He recalls one mission when he looked out the window and saw about 75 German fighters. He knew it was going to be a rough day. On another mission, Jack was leaning over the bomb sight when a small piece of flack (shrapnel from an anti-aircraft burst) came in one side of the plane and exited out the other side, exactly where his head was before bending over to look into the bombsight. He knew the Lord was with him that day.

Jack was awarded the Air Medal ten times with the Oak Leaf Cluster. The Air Medal is awarded for “meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.”

Jack arrived home on Christmas Day

1943. There to greet him were his parents and Florence Cashner the woman he would marry. The couple went to Midland Texas where Jack checked in as an instructor. He married Florence while there. They went to Roswell, New Mexico where B-17 pilots were trained on bombing runs, then on to Victorville, California until the war was over. Jack mustered out of the service in November 1945 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Back in civilian life Jack used the GI Bill to attend GA Tech, then worked as a sales engineer for 24 years with Armco Drainage and Metal Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Armco Steel Corporation. At age 50 he started his own construction company Abuck Inc. Today Abuck Building Systems is owned by son Terry with its main office in Alpharetta. Jack and Florence have raised three children, Terry, Jimmy and Paula and have 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

To celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday, his family and neighbors threw a surprise party on February 3. The Mayor of Milton, Peyton Jamison and his wife Megan attended, and his honor read an official proclamation from the city marking Jack’s 100th birthday.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.

BOB MEYERS

Columnist

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Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison, standing alongside his wife, Megan, presents an official proclamation from the city recognizing Feb. 3, 2023, as Jack Buckner Day in Milton in honor of the veteran’s 100th birthday.

Florence and Jack Buckner celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday at a surprise party at their home on February 3, 2023.

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GARDEN BUZZ

An early spring walk in the woods

I like to rise early in the beginning of March, when you can feel in your bones (especially my old bones) that spring is just around the corner.

The early morning sky is pink and blue, and the temperature is in the 50s. This is my favorite time of year, the new beginning. Winter is past and everything is fresh again.

And this is the time to begin my search of the spring ephemeral wildflowers. Spring ephemerals are plants that emerge early in spring before the trees put out their leaves and block the sunlight, live for a few short weeks, then die back to the ground to do it all over again the next year.

Usually, the first of these is the Trout Lily, Erythronium americanum, so named because its spotted leaves are reminiscent of a spotted trout. It adapts to variable changes in temperature by closing its flowers’ beautiful, yellow petals at night, thus protecting its ability to produce seeds.

Bloodroot, Sanguinari candensis, is another early emerger. The white flower sometimes appears before the leaves. If you break the stem of the Bloodroot, the inside is red. When I was young, this was growing in the woods of the property we were living on in Sandy Springs and is the plant that sparked my interest in wildflowers.

A very delicate looking flower, the Rue Anemone, Thalictrum thalictroides, is another early one. Its flowers range from white to pale pink, dancing in the slightest breeze.

When I lived in Atlanta, the Sweet Betsy Trillium, Trillium cuneatum, was the first harbinger of Spring in my garden.

These are just a few of the early wildflowers. If you are interested in learning more about a variety of spring wildflowers, when to observe their peak blooming times, their growth requirements, and places we can visit locally to experience the beauty and enjoyment of wildflowers, please join Carole MacMullan and me for a virtual

About the Author

talk on wildflowers on Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 pm EST. To assure your place in this first class in the Spring 2023 Gardening Lecture Series presented by the North Fulton Master Gardeners, “A Walk in the Woods with Spring Wildflowers - Observing the Beauty of Nature,” please register at https://bit.ly/Spring2023NFMG-GardeningLectureSeries. The class will also be available for later viewing on the NFMG YouTube channel at https://www.youtube. com/northfultonmastergardeners.

Happy Gardening!

North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net.

This week’s guest Master Gardener “Garden Buzz” columnist is Judy Peacock. Judy grew up in Norcross when it was still a small, rural town and spent many days playing in the fields and woods. Her mother was a wonderful gardener and could grow almost anything from a cutting. She taught Judy to identify trees and plants. As a child Judy would gather flowers and create small arrangements of violets and daffodils. Judy attended UGA and majored in Art Education. She loved Botany classes and spent a lot of time in the Founders Garden and the university

greenhouses. After graduation, she rented a cottage in Sandy Springs in the middle of 40 acres, exploring the creek and woods, identifying wildflowers and started her first herb garden. Later, Judy bought a house and again grew herbs and began taking care of the plants that were part of the old garden on the property. She began to make flower arrangements for friends’ weddings and work events. After working full time for 28 years, Judy retired and become a Master Gardener and now shares her love of plants and the natural world through her volunteer work with the North Fulton Master Gardeners.

Trout Lily

For more information

Check out the following University of Georgia Extension publications:

•Wildflowers Bulletin 987-3

•Establishing a Wildflower Meadow

JUDY PEACOCK

Guest Columnist

Rue Anemone

Bloodroot

Trillium

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Cloudland Coffee Company is about a mile down State Bridge Road.

Kristina Madh, owner of Cloudland and a Johns Creek resident, said her business already struggles in retail and competes with Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks and PJ’s in the same area.

Most profit comes from wholesale, Madh said, and much of it is spent on advertising and promotion.

Signage has been an issue for Madh, who said she has gone back and forth with the City of Johns Creek. Cloudland Coffee Company is tucked away into a strip mall, which makes it difficult for potential customers to see the business.

“If they do approve [the rezoning], it isn’t really reflecting how [the city] tries to portray themselves as a small town, a small city,” Madh said.

Ben Song, Johns Creek community development director, said when it comes to zoning, the city is in the business of land use, guided by its Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance.

“We’re totally about the free market, right?” Song asked.

Potential businesses should perform due diligence, Song said, and determine who their competitors are and if they have a sustainable business model.

Tim Hortons is permitted in the C-1, or community business, zoning district, which holds the .84-acre parcel. Song said the rezoning process is necessary to remove the site’s old zoning conditions attached to a retail space, and new conditions would be added as the development goes through the rezoning process.

Bob Mullen, Johns Creek communications director, said the city wants thriving small businesses, as well as thriving large businesses.

“I don’t think there’s a reason that they wouldn’t want all sorts of allowable businesses to come into Johns Creek,” Mullen said.

Site revisions

So far, Khutliwala has submitted two site plans for the development in the rezoning process. Khutliwala prepared the second plan in hopes of mitigating resident concern.

The first site plan for Tim Hortons

included a 1,610-square foot building with one drive-thru lane, connected to Abberley’s private road using the easement.

While the drive-thru still uses the easement in the new plan, Khutliwala and the engineering team has decreased the size of the building to 888 square feet to allow for two drive-thru lanes, intended to reduce traffic.

With the revision, the number of trips per day have decreased from a projected 859 trips to 238. Khutliwala said he is going further to conduct a traffic study, using a nearby Starbucks.

In the original site plan, the board was set to be posted at the back of the building, adjacent to the Abberley townhomes.

To mitigate noise, the new draft moves the menu board to the side of the building. It also calls for a brick wall, situated in front of the townhomes to act as a noise barrier. Currently, a wooden fence and a line of large trees separate the homes and the parcel.

In discussions with his lawyer, Khutliwala said the idea of blocking the easement at Abberley Lane had come up as a potential solution, but because the easement is used by many businesses, he would not have the right to block the entry point.

The easement is part of a private agreement that dates to 2001, Song said, which was updated two years later to include access to Abberley Lane. Without the ease-

ment access on Abberley Lane, Song said drivers cannot make a left turn onto State Bridge Road.

Nick Griffiths, the principal engineer for the project, said the plan updates are evidence of Khutliwala’s attention to resident concern.

“Those are all things that he’s trying to do to be a good neighbor,” Griffiths said.

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