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Dunwoody announces limited reopening of facilities By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody began a limited and phased reopening of city parks and Dunwoody City Hall beginning May 18. Tennis courts, park restrooms that do not service a playground and athletic fields opened May 18, although the city asks park patrons not to engage in team sports of organized play. Indoor facilities will set their own reopening plans with approved COVID-19 safety protocols in place, as defined by the state. “I’ve been encouraged to see neighbors showing respect to one another in
our parks and sharing the space carefully,” Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “Though we will begin offering more options next week, the virus remains contagious. We need to continue to take care of ourselves and others.” The Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department is working with surrounding municipalities to develop a coordinated approach to reopening. If the initial phase goes smoothly, the skate park, dog park and playgrounds will reopen in the coming weeks. The current target date for the next phase is June 1. According to the Centers for Disease Control, visiting parks and trails is generally safe, so long as one follows basic
precautions, and can even be beneficial to one’s physical and mental health. Parks allow individuals and families to get exercise, relieve stress, enjoy fresh air and take in vitamin D. The CDC asks the public to stick to parks that are close to their home, stay at least 6 feet away from others while enjoying the greenspace, wash hands often and cover coughs and sneezes. Playgrounds, organized activities and crowded parks should still be avoided. Do not visit parks if you are sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19. Dunwoody City Hall also began a limited reopening May 18, but almost all questions and government service
requests can still be handled online, over the phone or through email to avoid an in-person visit. A comprehensive list of services and contact information is available at dunwoodyga.gov/COVID19. City Hall doors will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, but it is strongly encouraged that citizens email or call ahead to see if staff will be onsite to handle their particular issue. Police Service Representatives are available at all hours at City Hall for emergency issues. Dunwoody Municipal Court remains closed. For payments and paperwork that cannot be done online, a clerk will be available each day from 8 a.m. to noon.
High Street development delayed By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The $2 billion High Street development long-planned for the 42-acres across the street from the Dunwoody MARTA station has received a second extension to negotiate tax breaks. At its May 14 meeting, the Dunwoody Development Authority approved a 60-day extension of the negotiating period. The developer, GID Development Group, and the development authority now have until the end of July to reach a deal. Last year, the authority gave initial approval for a $19 million tax abatement
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Local mother-daughter team delivers meals for homeless By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — In the middle of a global crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but one Dunwoody family is showing how small acts of kindness can still make a difference. Lisa Hiles, a 30-year resident of Dunwoody, said she has always tried to give back, going on several mission trips, but she felt particularly called to action in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. “My daughter is home from college, and I wanted to find a project that she and I could do together,” Hiles said. “I was praying about it, trying to figure out what to do.” Every week, the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta distributes sandwiches to the downtown homeless population and others in need. Hiles first heard about the program through a friend who had donated. “I was listening to mass online, and the priest said, ‘We still need sandwiches to feed the homeless,’” she said. “That was my call.” Lisa reached out to her neighbors in the Brook Farm subdivision, while her daughter, Marianna, reached out to her friends. Several families made and dropped off as
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many sandwiches as they could. “We just said ‘We’re going to take sandwiches down. If anybody wants to make them, just bring them to our house. We’ll load them up and drive them down,’” Lisa said. Though Atlanta’s homelessness population has nearly cut in half over the last decade, there are still about 3,000 people who lack a home, 700 of whom are unsheltered, according to the latest point-in-time count. The mother-daughter team has delivered sandwiches downtown for five weeks now, averaging nearly 400 a week. For their most recent delivery, they had 580 sandwiches, and the coolers barely fit in the car, she said. “It’s been very encouraging that people want to give back and to try to help those who are in need,” Lisa said. “People ask me how long I’m going to do it, and I say I have no idea. I’m going to pray about it and see what happens one day at a time.” She said she is not in a hurry to stop because she wants to encourage people to join her in giving back. The Hiles’ actions have already had a ripple effect on their friends and neighbors. Lisa said she is especially proud to see families with young children teaching their kids the importance of service.
Atlanta trend of large-scale, mixed-use developments such as Alpharetta’s Avalon, Cobb’s The Battery and Forsyth’s Halcyon. The first phase of the project, on the northern end of the site, will include 600 apartments and a mix of office and retail space. Construction fencing went up earlier this year, but it remains to be seen how the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact will change the timeline of the development. At the same May 14 meeting, the
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From left, mother Lisa Hiles and daughter, Marianna Hiles, prepare sandwiches to deliver to the downtown Atlanta homeless population.
“It’s very gratifying and very touching to know we’ve done just a little part to help,” Lisa said. “I’m sure other people are doing more important things than this, but it’s one small thing. I’m just happy that people are encouraged by working together and able to feel good by helping those who are less fortunate.”
Development Authority approved an agreement with Branch Properties for Perimeter Marketplace, a groceryanchored project on Ashford-Dunwoody Road between Meadow Lane and Ashwood Parkway. The $45 million bond issuance comes with a tax abatement estimated to be worth $2.3 million. The deal includes conditions: that the development be open by 2023 and create 225 jobs by year two, and 325 jobs in years three through 10.
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Dunwoody High scholars recognized for achievement DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody High School recently announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2020. The top spot went to Sophia Gavalas. In the fall, Gavalas plans to attend the
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University of Georgia as a member of its Honors Program. She plans to study biology and pursue a career as a surgeon. Dunwoody High’s salutatorian is Justin Jasper. Jasper plans to attend Stanford University, where he will study environmental engineering to pursue a career as an environmental engineer and JASPER researcher.
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The age wave and life transitions Financial planning is about your future. The “money aspect” focuses on the question, “Will you have sufficient funds to secure and sustain the future you envision?” life planLEWIS J. WALKER, CFP Financial ning embraces the greater complexity of life and relationships, recognizing that finances are only part of a life-centered, holistic and integrated solution encompassing multiple issues. Consider your “life transitions timelines.” On paper place a dot with your age, and then extend a line connecting another dot representing your age in 10 years. Extend a second line with another dot representing your age 10 years beyond that, 20 years from now. Do the same for loved ones, everyone who depends on you. That may include spouse, children, parents, grandparents, even key employees or partners in a closely held business where business continuity and succession is involved. It’s a startling question. How old will you be in 10 short years? Ten short years beyond that? What challenges are you and those you care for likely to confront? Suddenly you see the future and how quickly time passes. A life transition is a significant challenge — positive or negative, planned or unplanned. The most jarring are those that hit like a bolt out of the blue. Psychotherapist Richard Joelson notes, “Most life transitions begin with a string of losses — loss of a role, loss of a person, loss of a place, the loss of your sense of where you fit in the world.” To that we’d add “a major financial loss” that compounds the difficulty of whatever else you are coping with. A “risk adjusted investment policy” combined with overall good money habits and “what if?” planning is crucial to managing the slings and arrows of life. Life transitions planning to some extent relates to your age and the ages of those you care for. From your late teens into your early 30s you may be dealing with “adulting,” growing up, leaving home, adjusting to college or workplace, career decisions, marriage, a new baby. In your 30s and 40s, you may encounter parenting an infant, child, or adolescent; miscarriage or loss of a child; birth of a special needs child. Marital challenges may emerge — disagreement, divorce, separation, infidelity. In your 50s, you wake up and realize that in 20 years you’ll be in your 70s, and you have major and expensive life events ahead. Career and business decisions, educa-
tion of children, caring for aging parents or grandparents, planning for retirement, defining what “retirement” means for you and your life partner. Somewhere north of 60, issues of aging are likely to appear. Late in life divorce, physical or mental decline of self or loved one, remarriage. Disagreements involving retirement, where to live, potential relocation, are nettlesome when spouses are not on the same page. Older folks may be bailing out adult children, raising or subsidizing grandchildren. Business owners, skilled professionals, and other workers with a lifetime of experience may have trouble seeing “what’s next” when it comes to retirement planning and/or business succession issues. Older couples may fight over spending, travel, hobbies and passions. Grey divorce, the “Silver Splinter,” is on the rise. Not a respecter of age are challenges like death of a spouse or other loved one, accident, serious injury or impairment, military deployments, job loss or career setback. Dr. Drew Adelman, staff psychologist, Georgia Tech Counseling Center, notes other challenging life transitions include questioning life’s meaning and purpose, questioning faith and spirituality, questioning sexual or gender issues. Comprehensive financial life planning often requires a “team approach,” involving spiritual counselors, medical personnel, psychologists, legal counsel, human capital experts. Talk with your financial planner, but he or she should not stray into areas where they lack expertise or licensing. You may go through more than one major life transition at the same time. One circumstance may lead to another. Money troubles make everything worse! Solid spiritual grounding is foundational to mental health and the handling of major challenges, especially those of the “jarring” or enduring, seemingly never-ending, variety. People of strong faith seem better at coping, crafting solutions, finding ultimate peace. To successfully complete a life transition, you must leave something behind. Those who cling to “what was” never really transition. They remain trapped in draining confusion with diminution of financial, mental and physical health. When faced with a challenge, seek advice. You want to identify the best alternatives to deal with the challenge, plus resources (financial capital and human capital) to power the best alternatives. Begin your quest with the end in mind, clearly defining expectations, what you wish to experience. Change begets opportunity. Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle counsels, “Some changes look negative on the surface, but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” Attitude is more important than facts.
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State agency shows COVID-19 cases in local senior care facilities By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Public Health figures show there have been over 30 residents and 23 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 at 17 large senior care facilities in North Fulton and Forsyth County. The cumulative figures, which cover cases up to May 19, include facilities classified as nursing homes, personal care homes and assisted living communities with 25 beds or more.
Ten total deaths have been reported from local senior care centers. Seven Forsyth County facilities have reported cases. Four centers in Alpharetta, four in Roswell, one in Johns Creek and one in Milton had also reported either staff or resident positive cases as of May 19. Around half of those facilities had no confirmed cases a month ago. Several of the facilities that had reported coronavirus cases among residents or staff on April 17 have not reported any additional cases. Nursing homes, assisted living facili-
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2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SE Brand new tire set, power steering fluid, new filters, oil change and comprehensive body check April 2018. 131,968 miles. No prior accidents and clean title. Perfect car for a high schooler or college student or someone looking for a car with great gas mileage and dependability! $7,500 cash or cashiers check. Great Japanese engineering. Was purchased as a certified pre-owned car. Serious Inquires Only 404.985.8559.
2010 Mazda Miata GT
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AUTOS
91k miles, auto blue exterior/tan leather Excellent condition with quality perf. upgrades
404.825.6212
SELLING A HOUSE?
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 2015 FORD EXPLORER 41k miles, white w/tan interior, garaged kept, looks brand new, driven back & forth to work only. $20,500. ($3,000 below blue book). 2009 F150 XL 89K miles, white. Serious only $10,000. Call 678-636-9444. 2009 MERCEDES CLK 550 Cabriolet. White w/black int. 96k miles, excl condition. $10,999 Obo. Call for details Pics avail. 404-538-8557. Great Car. 2012 VOLVO XC90 wht ext/ tan leather int, 3rd rw, sunroof, bike hitch, 103,500 m & v. good cond ,$12,000. Serious inq @404.483.7066. FOR SALE: 1987 Mercedes 300E, 155,000 miles, green, 4-door, runs fine, no problems. $1,750. 770-335-1883. 2003 MERCEDES E320 Gray w black leather, sunroof, good condition, Orig owner, all power, 142K miles - $4,000. Serious Inquiries 678-539-7364. 1994 MERCEDES E320, 97K miles, 2nd owner, black/grey w/grey leather, sunroof, cold A/C, great condition $5,500; 678.644.4142. MERCEDES SL500 2003 Designo edition.40,000 miles, like new 19,500.00 770 616 3450. Call Kathy 770-833-9870.
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SERVICES BATHROOM SVCS. EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Contractor specializing in kitchen, bath, and basement remodeling. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098. Save Time
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CARPENTRY/ REMODELING EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Fine woodworking including kitchen cabinetry, media centers, bookcases, stairways and interior woodwork. Marble, Granite, & Corian installation. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098.
Contact 770-442-3278 to list your business in the service directory today! ROT-DOC
Rot Repair Technician “Don’t waste good paint on rotten wood, minor repairs make a major difference!”
Fascia Boards • Interior Woodwork Cut-Outs • Brick Mould Interior/Exterior Painting Pressure Washing • Gutter Leaks Window Glazing • Glass Repair Window Replacement • Window Sills Deck Repair • Deck Staining Screen Porches • Door Installations
Thurman 770-993-7999 Fr e e E s t i m at e s • I n s u r e d w w w. r o t - d o c . c o m
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CONCRETE/MASONRY
ELECTRICAL
Belco Electric “Family Owned Since 1972”
MARTINEZ MASONRY
Retaining Walls • Patios• Repairs
Walkways • Masonry Work
Fast Dependable Service by Professional Uniformed Electricians
404-408-4170
Check out our new website: BelcoInc.com and follow us on:
martinezmasonry281@yahoo.com
770-455-4556
Ask for Tony Martinez
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FABRICS
in our classifieds! Plumbing, Handyman, Electrician, Pet Sitting, Tree Removal, Etc.
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FOUNDATIONS
GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED
IN THE CRIER CLASSIFIEDS EMail :donna@appenmediagroup.com
ALEX FRASER MASONRY INC. • BRICK • CONCRETE
Alex Fraser, President Website:
• BLOCK • STONEWORK
www.alexfrasermasonry.com E-Mail: afrasermasonry@aol.com
FULLY INSURED Tel: (770) 664-2294 Cell: (404) 281-0539
SAGGING FLOORS? Rotten wood,structural and foundation repair. Free assessment on site. 404-941-HOME 404-941-4663.
THIS SIZE AD ONLY $40.00
HANDYMAN SVCS. Matthew The Handyman EXTERIOR WORK Carpentry & painting. 404-547-2079.
Call Donna 770-442-3278 xt 143 to place your ad!
LANDSCAPING LAWNS BY AMANDA “Mom with a Mower”
General Clean up Work Seasonal Color • Maintenance Pruning • Leaf Removal
770-500-4960
LANDSCAPING
AWARD D WINNING LAND DSCAPES
30 Y Yeears of K Keeeep pin ngg Dunwood dyy Green
Installatioon Maintenance Seasonal Color o
Ogletree Enterprises
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PRE-PAYMENT ONLY 2”x1” size
Ken Ogletreee
770 840 88884 770.840.8884
GARAGE DOORS Dunwoody Door Lifftt Co.
Thhe ON T NL LY garaagge door com mppany in Dunwooddyy!
We sell, install and repair We garage doors and openers. Autth horized Genie Dealer serving Dunwoody since 1973.
770-393-1652
IIff you can’t liffftt your doorr,, let Dunwooddyy Door Lifftt it!
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Serving Dunwoody for over 37 years Get on the Schedule Today! Mowing, Cleanup, Pruning,
404 CUT LAWN 770-804-9900
Pine Straw, Pine Bark, Cypress Mulch, Flowers, etc.
ve... e things you lo th on e m ti d Spen of your lawn let us take care
GUTTER CLEANING GUTTER CLEANING by Squeaky Clean. Including new gutter installation. I do the work personally, so that I can guarantee satisfaction to every customer. 770-394-9468.
Call Donna 770-442-3278 xt 143 to place your ad!
info@greenmarklandscaping.com
$5 OFF
first maintenance visit with approved service agreement Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase
3% OFF
landscaping installation of $5,000 or more Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase
Locally Owned & Operated
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MOSQUITO CONTROL
PET SITTING
NO
MOSQUITOES Satisfaction Guaranteed Pet and Child safe No contracts Owner Operated
CALL GREG (404) 433-9958
PAINTING SVCS. Licensed
Insured
Full Service Exterior Specialists ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS
www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com
770-971-1577
THE NORTHSIDE PAINTING COMPANY OF ATLANTA -Exterior and Interior -Expert Workmanship/Quality Materials -Thousands of Dunwoody Clients -No Spraying / No Subcontracting -No Up-Front Money / Insured -Locally Owned and Operated Since 1981, THE Name You’ve Come To Trust
Call Jeff (770) 394-1402 Cell (770) 853-1219 Free Estimates
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING
Pressure Washing Carpentry Deck Repair Rotten Wood Drywall Repair
Free Estimates Insured
Call 770-899-1354 GEORGIA STATE PAINTING Quality Service on Int/Ext Painting Serving the Dunwoody Area Est. Ref's Readily Avail.
770-394-9468
ALL EXTERIORS HAND BRUSHED NO SPRAYING!
PIANO RENTAL
PERSONAL BUTLER, LLC for your pet/house sitting and concierge needs. 770-804-0019.
PRESSURE WASHING
OVER 200 PIANOS to choose from. New & Used. Call 404-329-0026
KETNER CONTRACTING Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting. Lic/Ins. Exc Refs. Free Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762.
POOL SERVICES
TILE
FIRST RESPONSE POOL SERVICE
Servicing & Repairing Swimming Pools in Dunwoody and the surrounding areas for over 15years Residential & Commercial
TILE WORK
Showers, floors and more! Dunwoody owned
Renovations • Replastering • Tile Coping • Weekly Service • Repairs New Equipment Installation
404-941-4663
770-330-8557
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www.firstresponsepools.com PRESSURE WASHING
ACE PRESSURE WASHING House Washing • Driveways • Pools Decks & Much More! Mildew Control • Concrete Cleaning Decks & Fences Stained & Sealed Serving Atlanta 30+ years Free Estimates
ONE CALL THAT’S ALL!
Call Dan: 678-231-1476
PRESSURE WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING BY SQUEAKY CLEAN
Servicing the Dunwoody area since 1981, with more than 1000 established references available.
CELEBRATING MY 39TH YEAR! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!
I REPAIR ROOF LEAKS! I CLEAN
Phone:
(770) 394-9468 Sammy Pegram III
ROOFING
GUTTERS THAT ARE COVERED!!
Licensed/Insured
• Competitive Pricing: Ext. house wash, fences, pool/patio decks & driveways (ASK ME ABOUT CAR OIL STAIN REMOVAL AND MY EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS)
Additional Services: , Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Small Roof Repair and Tree Pruning.
HAND BRUSH EXTERIOR PAINTING!!!!
“I Do The Work Myself, So That I Can Guarantee That The Job Gets Done Right!!!
ROOFING
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Call 770.442.3278 THIS SIZE AD ONLY $40.00 PER INSERTION
PRE-PAYMENT ONLY 2”x1” size
TREE SERVICES NEUMANN'S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE: Joe Neumann 770-452-1173 or 404-644-7179.
DANGEROUS REMOVALS & TRIMMING FREE ESTIMATES INSURED & REFERENCES CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL 20% OFF WITH THIS AD!
griffintreeservices.com
404-234-4810
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C A L J A L I
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New show. Same ride.
The Cadillac Jack: My Second Act podcast is aired twice a week and hosted by Caddy and his wife Donna. Caddy was made famous as Atlanta’s renowned morning host for nearly three decades on country radio. In his second act, Caddy will bring his listeners informative and entertaining conversations on current events in podcast form. You’ll recognize Caddy instantly with his unique approach to discussing trending news topics, the latest in country music, and some personal stories from the home front.
Sponsored by: For additional sponsorship opportunities email hans@appenmediagroup.com or call 770.442.3278.
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2 CLICK on Podcasts
3 SELECT Cadillac Jack: My Second Act
(770) 287-0250 Browns Bridge Rd. in Gainesville