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Donna Burt, center, is presented the Dave Adam’s Award for two decades of volunteering at the Dunwoody Nature Center. The award was presented by, from left, Founding President Pat Adams, Board Member Su Ellis, Board President Jamie Brown and Executive Director Michael Cowan.
Dunwoody Nature Center honors longtime volunteer By CARSON COOK time supporters surprised Burt with lunch at her home June 18. carson@appenmediagroup.com “She’s very social, and she’s been home by herself, so she was very happy DUNWOODY, Ga. — For the past 20 to see us,” Executive Director Michael years, Thursdays have been known as Cowan said. “We just had lunch in her “Donna’s Day” at the Dunwoody Nature driveway.” Center. To honor her two decades of service, or shine, hot or cold, volun6 66 66 6 66 Rain 6 the nature center board named Burt teer Donna Burt would come by every the recipient of this year’s Dave Adam’s Thursday to help with any task the staff Award, which recognizes a contributor needed, such as sending mail, preparing who greatly furthers the center’s mission supplies for birthday parties or setting to inspire a love of nature. up for educational programs. The award was created to honor the Unfortunately, COVID-19 not only halted programming at the nature center husband of the Nature Center’s foundfor three months, it also forced 85-yearing president, Pat Adams. The award is old Burt to shelter in place at home. usually presented at the center’s spring fundraiser, Monarchs and Margaritas. @ @ @ With @ Burt unable to visit and vol“When I got the award I started cry@ @ unteer, the Dunwoody Nature Center 1 13/4/19 Page11 3/4/1911:16 11:16 AM AM Page @ @ decided @ 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout to03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout come to her. Several nature 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 1 3/4/19 11:16 AM Page 11:16 1 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 1 3/4/19 AM Page 1 @ center staff, board members and longSee VOLUNTEER, Page 7 @ @ @ @
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the city had received no bids. The By CARSON COOK staff plans to rebid later this sumcarson@appenmediagroup.com mer. DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody The total five-year cost estimate of City Council unanimously apthe contracts is $29 million, an 11.3 percent increase over the previous proved four contracts June 15 to five years. However, the year-to-year provide city services over the next increase will be gradual, and there five years. will be a slight decrease in costs of Like a number of newer cities in $1,200 from 2020 to 2021. metro Atlanta, Dunwoody outsources “That was important to us, essome of its city services to private companies. These contracts are pecially in these economic times, to awarded in five-year intervals. maintain a flat cost for next year,” As the city’s contracts were set to Linton said. expire at the end of 2020, city staff Mayor Lynn Deutsch pointed out spent six months reviewing vendors the contracts are flexible and could and performing a cost analysis for be scaled up or down depending on bringing services in house. the city’s economic outlook. City Manager Eric Linton said the “That’s the advantage of the bids went through a stringent review contract model,” Linton said. “If for process involving him, the assistant some reason, the workload doesn’t city manager, the chief of police, exist and we need to scale back, we the heads of the departments under have that ability. We also have the study, the mayor and several City ability to cancel these contracts if Council members. needed.” Dunwoody currently has private Last May, Dunwoody’s neighbor, partnerships for seven areas of serSandy Springs, decided to bring most of its service in house, estimating is vice. Of those, three departments — would save more than $14 million public works, parks and recreation, over five years. and information technology — were “Knowing that a city near us renewed with the same vendor. abandoned this method because they Three services — planning and said it was going to save them money, zoning, permitting and inspections, we did a very vigorous review, and we and finance and administration — could not replicate what they came were awarded to a different vender. up with,” Deutsch said. The communications department,> > Jacob’s Engineering was selected two staff members, was determined > >> > to be more cost and operationally ef-> >for finance, Lowe Engineers was > selected for parks and public works, fective to bring> in house. >> > > > > > The city added facilities man> > > > Interdev was selected for IT and Col> > to agement as an> area potentially > > > laborative was selected for planning > > as of >mid-June, > be outsourced, but > and permitting.
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Cities cancel, adapt 4th of July festivities By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
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Johns Creek Johns Creek historically has held its Independence Day celebration on July 3 with fireworks, a concert and children’s activities at Newtown Park. The event has been canceled for this year.
Roswell The City of Roswell has created a new festivity this year: Stars and Stripes around Roswell. As a part of the event, the city will place flags and banners throughout its parks, historic homes, Canton Street and Holcomb Bridge Road. All residents and businesses are invited to participate in the effort. The city also usually hosts its Fireworks Extravaganza at Roswell High School in the evening. That event has been postponed to an undetermined date.
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NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced local cities to reevaluate how to host large gatherings, including traditional 4th of July celebrations. While most have canceled annual festivities, some cities are seeking alternative means for celebrating.
animal units and local celebrities. Last year the parade attracted more than 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators. In early May, the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, the parade organizers, announced the parade would be postponed. There is currently no information about a rescheduled parade.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Municipal Court began holding hearings June 16 under new safety protocols designed to guard against the spread of COVID-19. New protocols include social distancing and mandatory masks and temperature checks for defendants, attorneys and any other courtroom visitors. Seating inside the courtroom at Dunwoody City Hall will be limited to provide 6 feet of distance between parties. The court clerk’s office inside Dunwoody City Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays but will be closed to the public on Mondays and Fridays. On those two days, clerks will answer emails and phone calls remotely. “When we had to put a halt to hearings for everyone’s protection back in March, the deputy clerks and I didn’t stop,” Dunwoody Court Clerk Norlaundra Huntington said. “We worked remotely to reschedule cases and notify the parties involved. We have a backload
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of cases now, so we’re expanding our hours and holding hearings three days a week instead of one and a half days a week.” Dunwoody City Hall will continue to be open on Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon and will expand its hours when court is in session on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most staff will continue to work remotely, and almost all questions and government service requests can still be handled online, over the phone or through email to avoid an in-person visit. The city encourages citizens to reach out remotely before coming to City Hall. A comprehensive list of services and contact information is available at dunwoodyga.gov/COVID19. Defendants with cases that had to be rescheduled when court closed have been notified by mail of new arraignment dates and times. Anyone with questions can email the clerk’s office at dunwoody. courts@dunwoodyga.gov.
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The Dunwoody municipal courtroom at Dunwoody City Hall is resuming hearings.
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A lesson on challenges from World War II “Unprecedented” may go down as the most overused word of 2020, referring to the fallout from the pandemic. Yet, periodic challenges are as routine as thunderboiling up LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP storms suddenly in a blue summer sky. Many of us have had to cancel or defer trips and other events due to the COVID-19 shutdown. The Wall Street Journal, 5/11/20, covered stresses in aviation. One of South America’s largest airlines, Avianca, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Virgin brand airlines are struggling, as is Richard Branson’s new cruise venture, Virgin Voyages. The paper noted strains impacting Dubai-based Emirates Group, as a decades-long boom in traffic through Gulf States hubs has grounded to a halt. Doha-based Qatar Airways has suspended flights from Atlanta to and though Doha. My travel agent has been swamped with requests for cancellations and rescheduling for more than a year out, as travelers who don’t want to lose deposits
hope for a vaccine breakthrough. Emirates Airline executives said it may take 18 months for traffic to recover. That may be optimistic. It took more than three years for air traffic to reach previous levels following the 9/11 shock. President Trump calls the battle against the “invisible enemy” a war. Recently, PBS has been running films about W.W. II, as well as a phenomenal six-part series about the conflict, “World On Fire.” The German invasion of Poland was portrayed in graphic and disturbing fashion. Seventy-five years ago on May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe ended. Japan surrendered Aug. 14, 1945. One of my favorite small group tour operators is Tauck Tours, headquartered in Wilton, Conn. A family company, the firm was founded in 1925 by Arthur Tauck, Sr., a traveling salesmen who brought six paying guests along on one of his trips through New England and Canada. In 1935, Tauck was the first tour operator to be granted a federal Tour Broker’s License. His son, Arthur Tauck, Jr., is Tauck’s chairman of the board. Dan Mahar, CEO of Tauck and Arthur Tauck, Jr’s son-inlaw, recently sent out a copy of a message Arthur Tauck, Sr. posted to clients
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High school officials approve basketball shot clock By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — A colossal change to Georgia high school basketball will be implemented this season. At its June 23 meeting, the Georgia High School Association’s Executive Committee approved a 30-second shot clock which will be in place over the next three seasons. The move was heralded by the state’s basketball community, which has long shown support for a shot clock, but it could present growing pains. For years, many coaches have been
clamoring for a shot clock, but there have also been concerns over finding personnel to run the clock and operate it effectively, as well as game delays when the equipment malfunctioned. But those concerns have not been enough to deter the push. Under the measure, the shot clock will be phased in. Beginning in 2020-21, the clock will only be used in select holiday tournaments and showcase games. The next season, each region will decide on using a shot clock. Beginning in the 2022-23 season, the shot clock will be used in all varsity games, including the state playoffs.
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One head coach in Gwinnett County reported the GHSA polled coaches last fall regarding shot clocks. The survey of over 250 coaches showed that 77 percent were in favor of the device in high school games, and only 30 percent believed running the clock was out of the feasible scope of athletic departments. Chattahoochee boys basketball is one of the few Georgia teams to compete in a GHSA-sanctioned tournament that featured a shot clock. The GHSA permitted a 30-second shot clock in a sanctioned event for the first time at the Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic in November 2019. For the Cougars, who won the 201920 Class 6A state championship, it was no big deal. Head coach Chris Short said the Cougars’ fast-tempo play led to little concern putting a shot up within 30 seconds of possession. Short said the issue will be in the logistics. Schools must not only find someone to run the clock, they will need to provide compensation, which can be strained by purchasing the clocks themselves. Goal-mounted clocks come with a higher cost over floor-mounted units but are easily visible for players. Managing the connection between the clock and its operator is also a consideration. At the Hawks-Naismith tournament, Short said the clocks were wireless, but there were connection issues. Short is in favor of the GHSA using a shot clock and would like to see a goalmounted, wired shot clock installed at his school. The GHSA’s approval comes a few months after a vote to implement a national shot clock was squashed. The National Federation of State High School Association — which oversees all state high school athletic governing bodies — voted down a proposal that would implement a nationwide, 35-second shot clock. An NFHS official said the organization will “continue to explore the shot clock issue.” Georgia will be the 10th state to use a shot clock for high school games.
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Volunteer: Continued from Page 1 ing,” Burt said. “I was very touched. It’s nice to be appreciated ... It didn’t even enter my mind that I could get the award. They did a great job with keeping it a secret.” Burt has been a part of the Dunwoody Nature Center since 1999, and nature center staff members said they greatly value the knowledge that much experience has given her. Burt would assist with special events, field trips and nature classes. “We are blessed with many volunteers at the Nature Center, but we hit the jackpot with Donna Burt,” Cowan said. “Her level of dedication and commitment to our mission is what makes her so deserving of our highest honor.” Burt said her commitment to nature goes back to her childhood when she would explore the woods around her home. “The nature center is important to me because I am concerned that today’s children lack a connection to nature and spend too much time inside,” she said. “I spent most of my time growing up outside and raised a son that way. I wish every kid could.” One day while volunteering as part
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of an animal demonstration, Burt had to comfort a young child who was scared of a land tortoise because he thought it looked like a ninja turtle. Burt now says it is her mission to teach children about nature so they “won’t think all turtles are ninja turtles.” The nature center is one of many volunteer positions Burt has held around Dunwoody. She has also worked with the library, Dunwoody Garden Club and her neighborhood watch. Burt is as eager to return to volunteering as the nature center is to see her again. “It just isn’t the same without her being here each Thursday,” Cowan said. “We are looking forward to her return Solution after summer camp as much as she is.” M A Y A O P E N B E S T E D I E S O A R G N A T S I A B U S M A R S H E A S M O T H E R I E T E N S
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Moving safely during the Coronavirus crisis NAPSI —If you and your family plan to move soon, you’ll be pleased to know that moving is considered an essential service. How professional movers go about that, however, varies from state to state and the manner and degree to which they’re enforcing social distancing and permitting businesses to operate if they’re considered essential. So, if you or someone you know needs to move, the experts at the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) recommend you regularly check such resources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Smart Moves To keep consumers and movers healthy and safe during the pandemic, AMSA offers these 10 moving-time facts and tips: 1.For the health of your family and moving crew, always follow CDC guidelines. 2.Work directly with your movers to determine the best time and method for your move. 3.The moving company you choose should alert you if there are any disruptions in service as a result of federal or state action. 4.Help your movers serve you in the safest way possible. Notify them ahead of time if anyone in your household may have contracted coronavirus, or may have been exposed to someone who has. 5.Check your professional mover’s website and feel free to ask questions on how the company is mitigating health risks. 6.If you’ll feel more comfortable, ask if your professional mover can provide
If you and your family plan to move soon, you’ll be pleased to know that moving is considered an essential service. virtual estimates, rather than one based on an in-home visit. 7.Try to provide your moving crew access to a sink, soap, and paper towels throughout your move. If this isn’t practical, provide hand sanitizer or wipes. 8.If you plan to prepack any items, purchase new moving boxes and tape
from your mover; this isn’t the time to use recycled boxes from online sources, or from stores. 9.Your mover may also have plastic bins available for rental. Wipe down the interior and exterior with a disinfecting wipe before packing anything in them.
10. Consider deep cleaning your new home before unpacking to mitigate further the risk of contracting disease. Learn More For further information, go to www. moving.org and follow @amsapromover on social media.
The Hart Group is excited to announce their recent move to Ansley Atlanta Real Estate We are always looking for ways to provide our clients with the absolute best in marketing, technology, and total service. The virus is not slowing us down at all; we are showing, listing and selling houses like never before.
JAN HART | REALTOR ® c: 678.596.3684 o: 404.480.HOME JANHART@ANSLEYATLANTA.COM
A N S L E YA T L A N T A . C O M / A G E N T S / J A N - H A R T
GEORGIA RAE HART | REALTOR ®
404.480.HOME | 3035 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 202, ATLANTA, GA 30305 Equal Housing Opportunity | Christopher Burell, Principal Broker and Chief Motivation Officer | All information believed accurate but not guaranteed. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation.
c: 678.266.8241 o: 404.480.HOME GEORGIAHART@ANSLEYATLANTA.COM
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PUBLIC NOTICE Lifeline Children’s Services will be holding their 9th Annual R(un) for One 5k on August 29, 2020. This year’s Atlanta run will take place at Brook Run Park. The 5k will begin at 8:00am and a 1 mile fun run starts at 8:45am. The registration fee for the 5k is $30 and the 1 mile F(un) Run is $15. The race will be run on a Peachtree qualifying course. For registration or sponsorship information, please visit www.runforone5k.org and select the “Atlanta” location or contact Lifeline’s Georgia State Director at jason.sampler@lifelinechild.org
PUBLIC NOTICE Dental One Associates of Dunwoody, 5901-B Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30328, telephone number (770) 698-9133, will close permanently on July 1, 2020. After this date, patient records will be transferred to Imagix Dental of Norcross, located at 5270 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 101, Norcross, GA 30092, telephone number (770) 448-9333. If you have any questions or wish to request copies of your records, please contact Imagix Dental of Norcross at (770) 448-9333.
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AUTOS AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
CLASSIFIED LINE AD RATES BUSINESS ADS HELP WANTED AND SERVICE DIRECTORY 1+ Issue — $9 per line/per week 4+ Issues — $8.50 per line/per week 12+ Issues — $8 per line/per week 3-line minimum; 30-32 characters per line AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE $60* (Add a picture additional $5) *AD RUNS FOR 6 MONTHS* 5-line maximum; 30-32 characters per line; Each additional line $1 REAL ESTATE ADS (Homes for sale/rent/lease/ lots/vacation/commercial) $30 per issue $25 per Issue — 4 or more issues 5 line maximum; 30-32 characters per line; Each additional line $1 SALES (Garage/Estate/Moving/Yard) $25 5-line maximum; 30-32 characters per line; Each additional line $1
PERSONAL ADS ITEMS FOR SALE $6 per line 3-line minimum; 30-32 characters per line
HELP WANTED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER. 1 pos. Duluth, GA. Test & improve existing apps; Assist in dvlpg new apps; prep detailed workflow; facilitate/automate data retrieval; create app modules; dvlp Restful svcs; document s/ware package dvlpd; dvlp visualization components. BA in Comp Sci or rltd + 1yr exp req’d. M-F. 9a-6p. Mail resume to JK Blue, LLC @ 3761 Venture Dr., #130, Duluth, GA 30096.
AUTOS AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
MERCEDES SL500 2003 Designo edition.40,000 miles, like new 19,500.00 770 616 3450. Call Kathy 770-833-9870. 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.
2009 F150 XL 89K miles, white. Serious only $10,000. Call 678-636-9444. 1994 MERCEDES E320, 97K miles, 2nd owner, black/grey w/grey leather, sunroof, cold A/C, great condition $5,500; 678.644.4142.
2010 Mazda Miata GT
91k miles, auto blue exterior/tan leather Excellent condition with quality perf. upgrades
404.825.6212
LOST/ FOUND LOST LOST BRACELET Silver ID type bracelet. Lost on 6/18 possible in or around the Orchard Park Kroger. Enormous sentimental value. Cash Reward. Please call or text Angela at 404-402-1592.
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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.
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: 1987 Mercedes 300E, 155,000 miles, green, 4-door, runs fine, no problems. $1,750. 770-335-1883.
CANCELLATIONS: Please call before the ad deadline (Friday at noon) for the following Wednesday’s publication. Your bill will be adjusted. There will be a $5 cancellation charge.
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).
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
PAYMENT: Payments can be made by Visa, Master Card or American Express. ERRORS: Please check your ad for errors. We are not responsible for errors after the first week your ad runs. We are not financially responsible for errors or ommissions of copy.
SERVICES BATHROOM SVCS. EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Contractor specializing in kitchen, bath, and basement remodeling. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098. Call Donna 770-442-3278 xt 143 to place your ad!
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.
CARPENTRY/REMODELING
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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
2003 MERCEDES E320 Gray w black leather, sunroof, good condition, Orig owner, all power, 142K miles - $4,000. Serious Inquiries 678-539-7364.
Thurman 770-993-7999
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.
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Fr e e E s t i m at e s • I n s u r e d
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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
Call Donna 770-442-3278 xt 143 to place your ad!
LIST YOUR BUSINESS...
in our classifieds! Plumbing, Handyman, Electrician, Pet Sitting, Tree Removal, Etc.
FABRICS
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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
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.
HANDYMAN SVCS. Matthew The Handyman EXTERIOR WORK Carpentry & painting. 404-547-2079.
LANDSCAPING
AWARD D WINNING LAND DSCAPES
30 Y Yeears of K Keeeep pin ngg Dunwood dyy Green
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Ken Ogletreee
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GARAGE DOORS Dunwoody Door Lifftt Co.
Thhe ON T NL LY garaagge door com mppany in Dunwooddyy!
Wee sell, install and repair W 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.
. ings you love.. th e th on e m ti Spend of your lawn let us take care
info@greenmarklandscaping.com
$5 OFF
first maintenance visit with approved service agreement Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase
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landscaping installation of $5,000 or more Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase
Locally Owned & Operated
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MOSQUITO CONTROL
PIANO RENTAL
NO
MOSQUITOES Satisfaction Guaranteed Pet and Child safe No contracts Owner Operated
CALL GREG (404) 433-9958
PAINTING SVCS. BEST RATE PAINTING WE BEAT ALL ESTIMATES!! 404-434-8941. Licensed
OVER 200 PIANOS to choose from. New & Used. Call 404-329-0026
ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS
www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com
770-971-1577
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!
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING
Pressure Washing Carpentry Deck Repair Rotten Wood Drywall Repair
Free Estimates Insured
Call 770-899-1354 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
Free Estimates
Call Donna 770-442-3278 xt 143 to place your ad!
FIRST RESPONSE POOL SERVICE
Renovations • Replastering • Tile Coping • Weekly Service • Repairs New Equipment Installation
LIST YOUR BUSINESS...
770-330-8557
www.firstresponsepools.com PRESSURE WASHING
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
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!!! Help Wanted a Ser vices
Part-T ime Full-T ime
Gutters Plumbers
Autos
Ser vice es Handyma an Roofs
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ROOFING KETNER CONTRACTING Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting. Lic/Ins. Exc Refs. Free Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762.
Servicing & Repairing Swimming Pools in Dunwoody and the surrounding areas for over 15years Residential & Commercial
Since 1981, THE Name You’ve Come To Trust
Call Jeff (770) 394-1402 Cell (770) 853-1219
PRESSURE WASHING
POOL SERVICES
Insured
Full Service Exterior Specialists
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404-234-4810
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