Dunwoody Crier - September 7, 2023

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Embrace tasty traditions with the Zukerino Pastry Shop

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — If you’re ever craving sugar while heading west on I-285 through Dunwoody, it might be easy to just go for a gas station candy bar or fast-food milkshake, but that would be a big mistake because the Zukerino Pastry Shop is right around the corner.

Opened by Theodore Kazazakis and his family in 2012, the Zukerino Pastry Shop is a one-stop shop for all things tasty and delicious, from Baklava and cheesecake to Italian butter cookies and classic American turnovers.

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Rows and rows of freshly baked Baklava, a dessert made of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked with honey, cools in the kitchen of the Zukerino Pastry Shop, located off Cotillion Drive in Dunwoody.

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Elder abuse charges filed in Dunwoody

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police have arrested a 66-year-old Dunwoody man who allegedly abused and assaulted an elderly resident for several months at a local apartment complex.

Officers responded to an apartment complex on Cotillion Drive Aug. 27 after getting reports from several witnesses that their friend was being abused by someone living in his home.

At the scene, officers found an elderly victim with multiple lacerations and bruises to his arms and head.

They were told the man was being abused by his live-in helper for several months. In the week prior, the victim allegedly had a cup thrown at him and was struck in the head, causing multiple injuries.

The victim said he didn’t report the abuse to police because he was afraid the suspect would kill him if he had the chance.

Reports said police interviewed the victim, the suspect and two witnesses and determined the suspect was responsible for the victim’s injuries.

The man was charged with abuse of an elderly person and was transported to the DeKalb County Jail.

Burglaries reported at local apartment

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police reports said two units in the Ashford Gables apartment complex were recently burglarized by unidentified thieves.

Officers were dispatched to two apartments on Ashford Gables Drive Aug. 24 after residents discovered that their front doors had been pried open sometime that

afternoon.

Thieves were allegedly able to break into the two apartments unseen and steal about $7,000 in cash and other goods during a 30-minute window while both apartments were unoccupied, reports said.

Both doors were damaged as if someone had attempted to pry the door from its frame.

Police were not able to gather any security camera footage from the area and no suspects have been identified.

Drug suspect arrested after traffic incident

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police have charged a 29-year-old Atlanta man with multiple drug charges for allegedly resisting arrest during a traffic stop.

Officers stopped a Nissan sedan on Ashford Dunwoody Road at about 1 a.m. Aug. 23 after the vehicle was spotted traveling at high speeds on Perimeter Center, making reckless lane changes and almost colliding with other vehicles.

During the traffic stop, officers were allegedly forced to drag the man from his vehicle after he refused to step out of the vehicle or surrender his firearm.

Once the man was taken into custody, officers located five bags of marijuana in the vehicle, along with a handgun and a digital scale.

The man was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug-related objects, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and reckless driving.

He was transported to the DeKalb County Jail without incident.

Woman reports fraud at Johns Creek bank

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Eatonton woman reported to police Aug. 21 someone attempted to cash a $985 check from her checking account at a bank in Johns Creek.

The woman told police she was contacted by her bank about a suspect attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a branch location on Haynes Bridge Road Aug. 14,

but she said the suspect walked out before they were able to receive any money.

The woman said she had an identity theft case pending with her local sheriff’s office but needed to file a report with Johns Creek police for the fraudulent check case.

She said the bank refused to provide the sheriff’s office or herself with information of the person who tried to cash the check, and wanted to prosecute if a suspect is found at fault.

Johns Creek family reports rummaging

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were dispatched to an apartment on State Bridge Road Aug. 26 after a man reported he had returned home to find his front door broken into.

When police arrived and cleared the apartment, they noticed belongings had been scattered on the ground.

The victim and his family left the residence that evening at 5 p.m. with the door locked and the lights off, the police report said, but returned an hour later to an unlocked door and the lights on. While the victim said his belongings had been rummaged through, he was not aware of anything taken.

Detectives arrived at the scene to continue the investigation.

Duluth woman reports crude package in mail

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Duluth woman reported to police Aug. 27 she believes someone she had asked to stop communicating with her contacted her by mail.

The victim told police she received a package containing a chocolate penis and a book with a derogatory title. There was no packing slip, according to the police report, and the sender had opted out of a feature that would allow the recipient to scan a QR code for their information.

The victim provided police with the name of a possible suspect. She said the items she received made her feel threatened, and she wanted to press charges if a suspect was identified.

All 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.

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Renowned food hall designer to pilot Ashford Hall space

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

ATLANTA — Renowned New Orleans-based food hall proprietor Politan Row recently announced it will be taking over operations of the food hall in the Ashford Lane development starting later this year.

their original concepts into multi-unit operations growing alongside Politan as the company expands,” officials said. “We’re beyond excited about this.”

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Ashford Hall held The Hall at Ashford Lane until July, when it was abruptly closed under a cloud of employee and customer complaints. The venue will now feature nine individual Politan Row food stalls and two bars, operated alongside their other projects across the country.

In an announcement earlier this month, Politan Row officials said the new Dunwoody facility will feature a roster of Atlanta culinary talent, including Tandoori, Pretty Little Tacos, Gekko Hibachi, as well as several new players including 26 Thai, Smokehouse Q and Sheesh.

“These chefs will progress

Like their Colony Square location, which features the disco-era cocktail lounge Jojo’s Beloved, under Politan Row’s guidance Ashford Hall will debut Benton Bourgeois, a late 1980s— early 1990s theme cocktail concept.

In addition to their Dunwoody and Colony Square locations, Politan Row is also working on another food hall concept in Peachtree Corners at The Forum development, which is expected to open in Summer 2024.

Officials have not announced an opening date for the Dunwoody food hall but say it is expected later this fall.

For updates and more information on this project, visit https://ashfordlane.politanrow. com.

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Dunwoody voters to decide fate of $60 million bond

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — This November, Dunwoody residents will have a chance to cast their vote on a bond referendum that would finance new parks, greenspaces and trails throughout the city.

If voters approve in the Nov. 7 general election, city leaders will borrow $60 million in general obligation bond funding to complete four parks and three trail projects over the next two decades.

“For more than two years, we have solicited community feedback, analyzed, debated, heard directly from residents, and evaluated the prioritized capital needs of the City,” Councilman Tom Lambert said. “We have done our due diligence and constructed a sound, well-thought-out plan that includes parks and trails.”

Before officially approving the bond resolution at a May 22 meeting, city leaders said the nine bond projects were culled from a wish list of more than 100 proposals gathered from years of discussion, community feedback and debate.

The $60 million bond would include funding for Roberts Drive Park, Homecoming Park on Vermack Drive, construction of new softball fields, and upgrades to Waterford Park and Brook Run Park. It will also fund the

construction of multi-use trails from Chamblee Dunwoody Road through Dunwoody Village to Roberts Drive Park, continuing the Winters Chapel multi-use trail, and trails on North Peachtree Road and Mount Vernon Road.

Officials said if the bond referendum is approved, funding for these projects will be available starting in March or April of 2024. The $60 million bond debt would be gradually paid off over 20 years, thanks to a 1.049 mill increase to the city bond tax rate.

The 1.049 mill increase would become part of the city’s bond debt millage rate, which is separate from Dunwoody’s current property tax. Residents with a typical home worth about $500,000 should expect to see a 2.3 percent increase in their total yearly tax bill, or about $157, due to the bond.

Dunwoody leaders have not released any information yet on advance voting, polling locations, or voter registration for the 2023 election, beyond that polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 7.

Officials said Oct. 10 is the last day to register to vote in this election. For more information on registering to vote and checking your voter status with DeKalb County, visit https:// www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/voter-registration-0.

City celebration to honor Latino Hispanic heritage

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody’s Economic Development Department is preparing to host the third annual Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration this September.

The celebration will be held Sept. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at The Lawn at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody, with food, art, music and dance showcases.

“Now in its third year, we’re excited to see this program grow and evolve,” Dunwoody Business and Cultural Development Manager Rosemary Watts said. “We’re moving to the Lawn at Ashford Lane, which is a beautiful venue that’s open and accessible to all.”

The event will feature performers

from Corners Outreach Music Academy, Alma Mexicana, Peruvian Cultural Association, North Georgia School of Ballet, La Candela Flamenco, dancer William Martinez, and singer Veronica Gleasson.

“Favorite performers from years past are returning, and we’re adding some new elements this year,” Watts said. “We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm as we continue to build awareness of the different cultures that make Dunwoody special.”

For more information on this event, visit www.dunwoodyga.gov and click on Cultural Heritage Events in the Arts and Culture tab.

Dunwoody to host annual electronics recycling event

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody will host its annual Electronics Recycling Event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1.

During the free event held at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church on Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody residents can recycle all manner of electronic devices and items that aren’t normally easy to get rid of.

Officials said during the 2022 recycling day residents recycled more than 24,000 pounds of “e-waste.” Recycled items in 2022 included 105 laptops, 79 desktop computers, 66 LCD monitors, 54 tablets and 46 cell phones.

“We appreciate the way residents support the City’s sustainability efforts by participating in electronics recycling,” Dunwoody Community Development Director Richard McLeod said. “We always have a strong response and appreciate City Council for prioritizing funding for this event.”

Dunwoody will accept the following items this year:

Monitors, desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets, keyboards, mice, servers, networking gear, circuit boards, RAM and CPU, wires and cables, hard drives and memory cards, digital cameras, GPS units, speakers, copiers, ink and toner, scanners,

Dunwoody Electronics Recycling

When: Oct. 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody.

Accepted: Most electronics.

Not accepted: Broken TVs and monitors, light bulbs, liquids, paper, hazardous materials.

Cost: Free for all Dunwoody residents with registration.

projectors, game consoles, phone systems, lab and medical equipment, point of sale systems, microwaves, DVD players and barcode scanners.

Officials said they will not accept cracked LCD TVs or monitors, broken CRT TVs and monitors, light bulbs, radioactive material, hazardous waste, or any liquid and paint. No paper shredding will be offered.

This recycling event will be provided free for all Dunwoody residents from the recycling company eWaste ePlanet.

Find out more about this event and register by visiting www.dunwoodyga.gov/ electronics.

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Johns Creek Arts Center welcomes new instructor

Catalina Gomez-Beuth offers insight into immigrant experience with work

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Only light sources mark the gray figures in Catalina Gomez-Beuth’s oil paintings, indicative of how she says race is perceived in her birthplace of Medellin, Columbia, where everyone “blends.”

“I wanted to make a statement, ‘Okay, it’s not about this. It's about the feelings of the people,’” said GomezBeuth, a new instructor at the Johns Creek Arts Center.

Throughout her work, segmented into conceptually grounded series, Gomez-Beuth gives viewers a glimpse into her experience as an immigrant. Many of her paintings include butterflies, which she said are symbolic of immigration.

Gomez-Beuth is working on a series titled “Beyond the Limits,” an expression of the right to dream, the American Dream. While she said race is more emphasized in the United States than in other parts of the world, Gomez-Beuth described the opportunity here.

She said women in the U.S. can reinvent themselves later in life. It wasn’t until she was 45 years old that GomezBeuth indulged herself with her passion in fine arts.

“I always talk about the beauty that

America has given me,” she said.

Gomez-Beuth is also one of six Latino immigrant artists in an Atlanta collective called “Contrapunto,” whose mission is to show they came to the U.S. to give back to the community.

“People don't think about us as artists, too, like Latin American people come here just to do a specific kind of job,” she said. “No, we have artists.”

Gomez-Beuth moved to the U.S. in 2000 and has been a Johns Creek resident for more than a decade. Before becoming an instructor this past spring, Gomez-Beuth had been featured in several exhibitions at the Arts Center.

Arts Center Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson said Tuesday mornings with Gomez- Beuth are a privilege.

“Catalina has a cunning ability to narrate and bring to life portraits by infusing grays and explosions of vibrant colors, drawing the viewer in the soul of the subject,” Donaldson said.

Gomez-Beuth began teaching an eight-week portrait painting class in August, where students are expected to complete a piece using a reference photograph.

But, she advises her students to add their own flair to the subject and guides them into building a story.

“I want them to see beyond what they have in the picture, something that comes from the feelings from the story, their own story,” Gomez-Beuth said.

To view Gomez-Beuth’s portfolio, visit catalinagomezbeuthart.com.

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Catalina Gomez-Beuth, new instructor at the Johns Creek Arts Center, stands with one of her portraits “Ensoñacion.” Consistently drawn to the color yellow, GomezBeuth prefers oil for its workable, soft quality and the way it captures underlying sketches, which breathe life into a painting.

50th Annual Home Tour set for October 4th

Resort Style Living Right Here in Dunwoody

You need not travel to Bermuda, Baja, or Bora Bora, for that matter, to experience the epitome of all inclusive, resort-style living. It exists right here in a sought-after Dunwoody neighborhood and, once you cross this home’s veranda and enter, you will quickly know why you are in for an experience like no other.

This home is one of three lovely homes featured in the 50th Annual Home Tour set for Wednesday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. and is hosted by the Dunwoody Woman’s Club . All profits from the home tour are used to implement the club’s charitable initiatives. Home tour tickets can be purchased several ways as outlined below at the end of this article.

Unbelievable renovations, warm bamboo flooring, walls and artwork throughout with hints of soft grays and greens, and expansive added frontage have redefined this once split-level home. Skylights bring sunshine into the new front living room with square cutouts at the 12-footceiling level filtering light into the dining room and kitchen beyond.

A barn door leads you into the new formal dining space: bricked and reminiscent of a European wine cellar with barrel ceiling, inset shelving for wine specialties, and a one-of-a-kind, live-edge wood table. A compact, efficient kitchen adjoins, continuing the color palette with granite counter tops complimented by a zig-zag, black and white backsplash, and metallic finishes on high-top seating, and unique metal railing above the family room below.

From here you have options. You can go up a few steps to office space and well-appointed bedrooms where the big reveal is a caged red light over the hall bath which, when turned on, tells folks the room is occupied. Another option is to cross a gallery with windows overlooking the home’s resort-style backyard to the owner’s suite with its own fireside

More Information

Home Tour tickets are available now and can be purchased as follows:

•Online at the following link - https://www.dunwoody womansclub.com/buy-home-tour-tickets/

• Guests can go in person to purchase tickets at Southern Comforts at 2510 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody

living room, coffered ceilings, generous closet space, and a walk-through shower. Additional office space and bath are above. The gallery also affords access to the backyard.

Option three is to step down from the kitchen area to the main family room with fireplace and access to a fenced backyard through a covered lounge area with all the features of a poolside resort cafe: grill, minifridge, and comfy seating. A heated gunite pool and 10-person hot tub beckon visitors for a dip. And a 100-year-old, cast iron corn syrup caldron found in Macon serves as

From any member of the Dunwoody Woman’s Club Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on tour day. We look forward to seeing you at the home tour and appreciate your support. Buy your tickets today!

For more information about the Dunwoody Woman’s Club go to www.dunwoodywomansclub.com

fire pit should a fireside chat be called for.

But wait…there is more. From the family room, you also can access another bathroom with laundry room tucked behind a barn door, admire a standing family gun case, slip past the “mud room,” and ascend above the garage to a huge game and media room with special seating from the 1996 Olympics.

This home’s breathtaking grounds, exquisite decor, and abundant amenities offer all that is required for a luxurious escape. We know you will enjoy your visit.

Be sure to check out the exciting raffle on the day of the tour for the chance to win one of three prizes each valued at least $500. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Included on the home tour will be a decorator showcase hosted by everyone’s favorite designer, Marc Jones, The Consignor’s Designer Marc will host “Fall Entertaining” at the Dunwoody location of Southern Comforts. The event will be 10:15 am on tour day and guests are encouraged to pre-register for the event at style.southerncomforts. com or by calling 770-901-5001.

Dunwoody Nature Center to host butterfly event weekend

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Nature Center officials are preparing for an upcoming weekend of butterfly events and fun opportunities for all ages.

The Dunwoody Nature Center’s Butterfly Experience 2023 begins Friday, Sept. 8 with Butterflies & Brews, a night of food, drinks, live music, artisan vendors and live butterflies, for Dunwoody residents over the age of 21.

Residents are welcome to come and have up-close encounters with various butterfly species while enjoying a fun date night, or night out at the nature center.

Tickets for the event are $60 for nonmembers and $50 for members and can be purchased by visiting dunwoodynature.org. Admission includes a “delicious picnic meal,” two drink tickets and unlimited access to the butterfly tents.

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A native of Athens, Greece, Kazazakis learned pastry making at his family’s bakery and served as the culinary pastry chef at the Landmark Diner for seven years before setting out on his own. He now runs the pastry shop with his son, Alex Kazazakis.

“He decided that he wanted to branch out and wanted to open up his own place. So that's exactly what he did,” Alex said.

Nearly 12 years after opening, Alex said they have transformed the Zukerino Pastry Shop from a small bakery based out of an old Waffle House, into a thriving business with hundreds of customers in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee, including more than 100 restaurants.

He said about 70 percent of their business comes from restaurants they supply in the Atlanta area, but they also do a good amount of business from everyday people who need pastry treats.

“I always have my regular customers,” Alex said. “I always try to entice them with something new.”

The Zukerino Pastry Shop is based on Greek pastry traditions like Baklava, a dessert made of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked with honey, or Kourambiedes, butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar, and Melomakarona, honey cookies shaped almost like a pecan. But they also excel with treats from around the world like tiramisu, New York-style cheesecake, and the Kazazakis’ favorite, Italian Butter Cookies.

“When it comes to cookies, these are my favorite. All of these right

The weekend event will continue on Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10, with the allday, family-friendly Butterfly Experience 2023, featuring crafts, animal shows and interactions, educational programs, music and magic performances and more.

Acts scheduled for the weekend event include Nature’s Echo, Mr. Greg’s Musical Madness, Mr. Jim’s Party Animals, the Feed & Seed Band and C. Magic Happen.

Tickets for the event are about $18 per person and are sold for 15-minute increments inside the butterfly tents. Learn more about this event, buy tickets and see the performance schedule by visiting dunwoodynature.org.

—Alexander Popp

At the Zukerino Pastry Shop in Dunwoody you can find simple well-known deserts like cheesecake, tiramisu and American turnovers, but your mouth will thank you when you try the honey-soaked Baklava rolls and a rainbow of cookies, cakes and other unusual pastries.

here,” he said, pointing to a case of thick cream-colored cookies covered in sprinkles, M&M’s or dipped in chocolate.

Often, they might be the only pastry shop or bakery within several hundred miles to make a specific type of traditional dessert or treat, which draws in customers from sometimes states away.

“They’ll call us and go, ‘Hey, what time do you guys close?’ and we'll wait for them because that's extreme loyalty,” Alex said.

Crystal Smith, who has worked at Zukerino for the last seven years, said

the business often feels like a second family. New customers, even just people passing by on the street, are quick to come on board and love their shop.

“You establish relationships with customers when you work the front,” she said. “A lot of people who don't know about us see us in the line at Dunkin’ Donuts and then drop in here where I give them samples.”

The Zukerino Pastry Shop is located at 2230 Cotillion Drive in Dunwoody. Learn more about their offerings and hours by visiting their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Zukerino/, or calling 770-220-1733.

PHOTOS BY ALEX POPP/APPEN MEDIA Zukerino Pastry Shop, located off Cotillion Drive in Dunwoody, is a one-stop-shop for traditional Greek, Italian and other ethnic deserts. The pastry shop will celebrate its 12th anniversary this December.

Take in the mountain views at Horizon at Laurel Canyon

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Horizon at Laurel Canyon, located in Canton, offers striking views of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains foothills. This popular new home community is more than just a neighborhood; it's a lifestyle. Designed by Patrick Malloy Communities with a keen focus on active adults, Horizon offers a range of amenities and stunning home designs that blend seamlessly with the breathtaking natural surroundings.

Horizon at Laurel Canyon boasts a wealth of amenities and while not age-restricted, the community was thoughtfully planned to meet the needs of buyers who appreciate the ease of sin-

gle-level living. Each home is designed to be spacious, airy, and filled with natural light. State-of-the-art appliances and well-thought-out floor plans make daily living convenient and enjoyable. For those who desire a more elevated experience, some offer sky terraces, providing a unique vantage point to take in the stunning surroundings.

What truly sets Horizon at Laurel Canyon apart are the awe-inspiring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Several mountain view homesites are available for those who dream of building their custom home. There are also several new homes available ready for immediate move-in priced from the $700s - $1 million.

Homeowners will enjoy a 2-story clubhouse with a wrap-around veranda,

a refreshing swimming pool, charming gazebos, tennis courts, and a children's playground. Golf enthusiasts can indulge in their passion at the nearby Laurel Canyon Golf and Country Club, just a short golf cart ride away.

Life at Horizon offers the best of both worlds. You can spend your days leisurely exploring the charming shops of downtown Canton or take a scenic drive north to discover the beauty of Ellijay, Jasper, or Blue Ridge. With easy access to I-575N, you are also conveniently located just minutes from downtown Canton, a mere 30 miles north of Atlanta, and a short 35-minute drive from the mountains.

Patrick Malloy Communities, founded in 1994 by Patrick Malloy, has over the

past 27 years developed over 11,000 homesites and built more than 7,000 homes in Metro Atlanta with a total of $4 billion in sales. Patrick Malloy Communities has been on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 20 Homebuilder list multiple times and has won numerous professionalism awards including several Community of the Year awards.

For more details on Horizon at Laurel Canyon, visit PMCommunities.com, call 770/254-5357 or visit the model home and sales center at 101 Summit View Circle, Canton, GA 30114. Patrick Malloy Communities is represented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division. BHHSgaNewHomes.com. An Equal Housing Opportunity.

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The Death Of The Jetted Tub. RIP

What should we do about that old, jetted tub? We haven’t used it in 10 years. How about we just get rid of it and expand the shower? “These are questions we answer every day”, say John Hogan, president of Alpharetta’s Remodeling Expo Center, “there is undoubtedly a trend away from jetted tubs, especially large ones. John continues, “we remove 3-5 of them each week and the homeowners are always overjoyed with reclaiming the large space, as well as getting rid of something that is emblematic of the 80’s and 90’s.

Not only are the jetted tubs being removed but some tubs in the secondary bathrooms are also being removed. Parents know all too well that when their kids reach middle school ages, the nightly baths are long gone, and a walkin shower is their preference. As long as another tub, near the kid’s bedrooms remains, there is no impact to the home value.

Why is this happening? We take many more showers than baths and America has finally concluded that the space allocated for the big, jetted

garden tub just doesn’t make sense. Perhaps more importantly, we’re all afraid of the brown water and particulates that will flow out of the jets when it’s turned on after not being used for so long. This fear of the unknow, dark in color, growing in the unseen piping of the tub, really makes people want to get rid of them!

Instead, homeowners are choosing to expand their showers into a large, spa like experience, with gorgeous niches, benches, rain-head showers, but not always eliminating the tub. Many times, the tub is replaced with a gorgeous freestanding soaking tub. There is also a clear trend to change the shower-tub area to be safer, with anticipation of aging in-place in the home. “In these cases, we are emphasizing safety, with grab bars, eliminating the shower threshold, and installing “easy to enter” bathtubs”, John continues, “all of the north Atlanta homes are 20-30 years old and we are seeing a large increase in our bathroom projects”. Remodeling Expo Center is a turn-key remodeling company with a 10,000 SF showroom, at 10591 Old Alabama Rd Connector, in Alpharetta (678) 459-2292.

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MUSIC ON THE HILL: THE GEEK SQUAD

What: The Geek Squad Band will perform as part of a free outdoor music series every second Friday of the month through September. Bring a blanket, unpack your picnic and uncork a bottle to unwind with sounds from this dynamic cover band.

When: Friday, Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell

More info: roswell365.com

AN EVENING OF SONG FEATURING INDIA TYREE

What: Join this event for a performance of musical theater standards by one of Atlanta’s talented singers, India Tyree.

When: Sept. 8-10, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody

Cost: $28 for adults; $20 for students; $15 for children

More info: stagedoortheatrega.org

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Every Saturday morning through November, more than a dozen vendors set up shop near the Town Green with locally grown produce, natural meat, gardeners with fresh flowers and plants, handcrafted gifts, jellies, sauces and soaps, homemade baked goods and more.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m.12 p.m.

Where: North and South Broad streets in Alpharetta

More info: alpharettafarmersmarket. com

MILTON TOUCH-A-TRUCK

What: Bring the family to explore big trucks, heavy-duty equipment and large vehicles. At this free event, there will also be food, live music, inflatables and more.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Stonecreek Church, 13540 Ga. 9, Milton

More info: miltonga.gov

DOGGY DAZE OF SUMMER

What: Bring your pooch and enjoy the last days of summer at East Roswell Park for a free outdoor extravaganza.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-9 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswell365. com

DOGGY DAZE OF SUMMER

What: Bring your pooch and enjoy the last days of summer at East Roswell Park for a free outdoor extravaganza.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-9 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswell365.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: WHO’S BAD

What: Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to this free summer concert series, where the Michael Jackson cover band Who’s Bad will perform. Food trucks will be on-site. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Dogs are not allowed, except service animals. Music begins at 7 p.m.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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COMEDY ON THE GREEN

What: In this premiere event of Southern Magnolia Charities, actress and comedian Carolina Rhea will perform. Proceeds will benefit three local charities.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 7:30-10 p.m.

Where: The Green at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: crabapplemarketga.com

comics from Dad’s Garage, a comedy improv theater.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody

Cost: $28 for adults; $20 for students; $15 for children

More info: stagedoortheatrega.org

CONCERT BY THE

SPRINGS: STILL SWINGING

What: Get ready to hear horns, woodwinds, strings and percussion with the band, Still Swinging. Lawn seating is free. No pets are allowed.

When: Sunday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Heritage Amphitheater Lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs

More info: sandyspringsga.gov

A NIGHT WITH DAD’S 2: THE

DADDENING

What: Stage Door Theatre will host

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CONCERTS BY THE SPRINGS: GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX

What: Described as “a visual and sonic highlight reel of one of the most influential decades in music history,” Guardians of the Jukebox is an ’80s-nostalgia juggernaut. Lawn seating is free. Blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas are welcome, but no pets are allowed.

When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Heritage Amphitheater Lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs

More info: sandyspringsga.gov

1939 Earl and Vivian Smith summer home

Along Chamblee Dunwoody Road, just north of DonaldsonBannister Farm and Vermack Road, was the location of the 1939 summer home of Earl and Vivian Lowrey Smith. They soon made it their permanent home. The white painted Cape Cod style home sat among lovely oak trees. Vivian Smith filled the home with fine antiques.

Earl Smith worked as a city salesman for Norris Candy, a large and successful candy manufacturer in the first half of the twentieth century. The Norris family also had a summer home along Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The guest house of the Norris family still stands on Sirron Court. Roy Head, who worked for Norris Candy for a time before starting his own candy company, lived in a white frame home on Chamblee Dunwoody Road with his wife Pamela. That home still stands, but the Smith house was demolished several years ago.

Before working for Norris Candy, Earl Smith worked for United Cigar Company. He listed United Cigar as his employer on his June 5, 1917, draft registration card. Smith served overseas from June 1918 until January 1919 as part of the Miscellaneous Quartermaster Companies Unit 2.

The 1930 census shows Earl and Vivian living on Kennesaw Avenue in Atlanta. He is listed as a candy salesman for Norris Candy. The census also lets us know the Smith family owned a radio.

In “The Story of Dunwoody” by Ethel Spruill and Elizabeth Davis, Vivian Smith shared some of her memories of living in what was considered the country at the time. Smith recalled, “My husband was

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so in love with the beauty of the outdoors and country living that even though there was no central heating in the house, he persuaded me to spend the winter in Dunwoody. He spoke in such glowing terms of the crackling log fires, the romance of candlelight and the beauty of the snow and ice storms we would see when winter came, that he finally persuaded me, against my better judgement to stay.”

One night the couple was expecting guests from Atlanta for dinner. Smith laughingly told how her guests “found me at the stove bundled in my precious fur coat, broiling steaks.”

In 1940, Atlanta Journal writer John Woodward shared a story about J. Earl Smith in his “About Dogs” column. A starving stray dog showed up at the Smith home, so thin “you could count his ribs.”

Earl and Vivian Smith named him Pup and began serving him table scraps from their dinner table. He kept returning each night for another meal.

Pup was a mixed breed dog, which suited the couple fine since they were “folks who’d rather have an inch of dog than miles of pedigree.”

Then one day, after Pup was no longer looking gaunt, he showed up with another

thin and starving dog. Earl Smith filled up one plate with food for the two dogs. Rather than get in a fight over the food, Pup stepped aside and let the new dog get his fill. Then Pup ate what was left. The Smiths named the new dog Blue and continued to share their leftovers each evening with the pair.

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

Will your next read take you to coastal South Carolina or to Europe?

“All is Now Lost” by Laura Elizabeth

When I read the opening pages, I was suddenly standing outside of Books & Brew, a new bookshop on Mongin Island. An ocean breeze and a bookshop on a lazy, laid-back island? I was hooked.

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Through reading I was fortunate enough to visit both in one week—South Carolina in a cozy mystery and Europe in a nonfiction book about a traveling cat. What do these books have in common beyond the ability to transport you to a new locale? Both were inspired by an author’s passion.

The inspiration for this fictional island comes from the author’s many visits to Daufuskie Island, off the coast of South Carolina. I’ve heard of it and seen the signs for the ferry on my visits to Hilton Head, but never made it across the water to visit. Now I finally have, thanks to Book I in Laura Elizabeth’s new mystery series.

The main character is a successful Atlanta businesswoman who had long planned to retire to Mongin with her husband. It’s not a spoiler to let you know that her husband’s sudden death puts paid to that dream. The pithy description has stayed in my mind. “Then, on one unseasonably cold morning in April, I woke up and Rob did not.”

The author’s husband is alive and well, so it’s not a tragic death that inspired the novel. It’s her dismay at the island’s deterioration. A July article in “Babson Magazine” captures the circumstances that led Laura Elizabeth to put

pen to paper.

“One Woman’s Mission to Help Save a Neglected Resort” describes the island’s current state, and the author’s efforts to turn back the clock.

“For 15 years, the Melrose Resort has waited for a second chance. A once vibrant vacation spot sitting on the Atlantic Ocean, it is now a shell of its former self, 400 lonely acres on secluded Daufuskie Island in South Carolina.”

For a description of her efforts to return the island to its former idyllic state,

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The 1939 home of Earl and Vivian Smith once sat along Chamblee Dunwoody Road, just north of Vermack Road.

Alpharetta Library and the historic role of volunteering

Volunteering can be traced back to medieval Britain where churches aided the poor and sick. In 1865 William Booth and his wife Catherine began the Salvation Army in London. Their daughter Eva Cory Booth established the organization in the United States and supervised the volunteer “Doughnut Girls” during World War l. Benjamin Franklin started the first volunteer firehouse in Philadelphia in 1736, and the American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2021 almost 61 million Americans volunteered through organizations providing $123 billion in economic value.

Library volunteers have played an important role thanks in large part to Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) who funded the construction of 2,509 libraries worldwide between 1883 and 1929 including 1,795 in the United States, of which 1,687 were public libraries and 108 were academic. About 800 are still used as libraries. Twenty-four Carnegie public libraries were built in Georgia between 1898 and 1914.

Volunteer Friends of the Library Libraries need community support. One requirement for a Carnegie grant was a commitment by a community to raise additional funds to support library programs.

The first library Friends group in the United States, was founded in 1922 in Illinois. The first university Friends group in the US was formed at Harvard in 1925.

Alpharetta Branch Library

In February 1965 the leadership of the Alpharetta Women’s Club met with the leaders of the Alpharetta Jaycees, Alpharetta Lions Club and President of the Sandy Springs Library Board to discuss the creation of an Alpharetta library. They realized the importance of having clubs, businesses, churches and private citizens working together with the Fulton Country Government to create a branch library. Up to that time Alpharetta was serviced by a station wagon bookmobile that came to town every other Wednesday afternoon.

The library opened June 1, 1966 in the Alpharetta municipal building where the City of Alpharetta provided rent-free space. In 1989 a new library opened in its own building at 238 Canton Street. In 2015 the library moved again to a beau-

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Ben Statham has been winning awards for 35 years in recognition of his outstanding volunteer work for the 501c3 Friends of the Alpharetta Library, thought to be the first Friends group in the area. Here Statham receives the 2000 Special Volunteer of the Year Award from the Fulton County Library System.

tiful new 25,000 square foot facility located at 10 Park Plaza in the Alpharetta City Center development. It is one of the most used libraries in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.

Alpharetta Library special Friends Ben and Linda Statham

That brings us to Ben and Linda Statham, board members of the Friends of the Alpharetta Branch Library, who have devoted the past 33 years to raising money to support library programs.

As a child in the 1940s, Ben lived in a house near the Ida Williams Branch Library on Buckhead Avenue in Atlanta. It was a small house with three resident

Linda Statham speaks at a public hearing in 2007 where residents expressed opinions about the future growth of Alpharetta’s library facilities. Linda Statham made a plea for more children’s books and more library space to serve growing community’s needs.

adults and three children which made it difficult for Ben to concentrate. He wanted to improve his grades in the 10th grade so he spent evenings doing his homework in the library and his grades improved. At the University of Georgia he used the library as a study hall as he earned his degree in business, finance and real estate.

About 1990 Ben became a Friend of the Alpharetta Library and for the next 32 years he did not miss a single book sale, except during Covid. He organized the sales, encouraged the donation of books and retrieved books from a special bin at the Roswell recycling center set aside for him. He has served as President of the Board of the

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Portrait of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie who funded the construction of more than 2,500 public and academic libraries in the United States between 1883 and 1929 including 24 libraries in Georgia. He encouraged community involvement and funding to support the libraries he built.

What’s next?

What historical topic would you like Bob to write about in the future? Email ideas and questions to bobmey@bellsouth.net.

Alpharetta Friends and has won awards every year for 30 years. No wonder since he regularly volunteers more than 1000 service hours per year. This year the Friends were able to pay for twentyfour adult and children's programs to supplement the financial support Fulton County Government gives to the library and the financial support from the City of Alpharetta.

Linda, a speech pathologist in the Cherokee County school system, served as treasurer of the Friends, secretary and helped with library programs. She also served on the Friends Board of Directors for 32 years. She says “The success of the Friends is due to the dedicated volunteers, many of whom have donated over 20 + years of tireless work.”

With Friends like Linda and Ben, good things happen.

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.

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Alpharetta Branch Library where Friends of the Alpharetta Library hold used book sales on the first Saturday of each month. Proceeds support library programs and provide materials and are tax deductible.

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Unlock Your Green Thumb: Explore These 3 Exciting FREE Fall Gardening Classes!

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check out the article at https://entrepreneurship.babson.edu/help-save-a-resort/.

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If You Go

Greetings, gardening enthusiasts. Are you ready to transform your patch of earth into a blooming oasis? Looking to enhance your gardening skills and knowledge this fall? Look no further. We're excited to invite you to our free Fall Gardening Series, hosted by Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers and the Roswell Library. Join us for insightful in-person classes at the Roswell Library located at 115 Norcross Street, Roswell, GA 30075.

• September 12th, September 18th, September 25th

• 10:30 AM11:30 AM

• Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell, GA 30075

• 404-612-9700

The classes will be presented by experienced North Fulton Master Gardeners who are passionate about gardening. They will share their knowledge and expertise with you and answer any questions you have.

Best of all, these classes are absolutely free to attend, and no registration is required. Simply mark your calendar and show up to learn, share, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

Here's a sneak peek of what each session has in store for you:

September 12th - "The Meaning of Flowers" presented by Kathie Lunsford: Have you ever been curious about the stories behind flowers and their symbolic meanings? Join us as Kathie Lunsford takes you on a journey through the fascinating language of flowers. Delve into the Victorian practice of creating Tussie Mussies and discover how different flowers were assigned unique meanings, especially when paired together in bouquets.

September 18th - "Fall Bulbs" presented by Carole MacMullan: Get a head start on your spring garden! Carole MacMullan will guide you through the art of planting flower bulbs this fall to ensure a breathtaking display of blooms in the coming spring. Learn valuable tips and techniques for cultivating a vibrant and colorful garden that will bring joy and beauty to your outdoor space.

September 25th - "Accessible Gardening" presented by Willis Lanier: Gardening is for everyone, and this presentation is all about making gardening accessible to everyone, regardless of physical abilities. Join Willis Lanier to explore ingenious solutions for accommodating accessibility in gardening. Whether you have a green thumb or are just starting out, you'll discover how to create a garden that's enjoyable for all.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts, connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, and enrich your

About the author

This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Lee Tanenbaum, a master gardener since 2011. Lee has served as NFMG’s Communications Co-Chair for Publicity and Marketing as well as the Interim Chair of the NFMG Gardening Education Team. Lee is a retired speech-language pathologist and public health professional, a mother of three, and a grandmother of nine. Lee loves to garden and travel, especially with her grandchildren.

gardening journey. Feel free to spread the word and bring along friends and family who share your passion for all things green.

We look forward to seeing you at the Roswell Library for our Fall Gardening Series. Let's embrace the beauty of nature and the joy of gardening together.

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.

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The novel isn’t about her mission. It’s an ode to a place she loves wrapped in the trappings of a cozy mystery. Read it for the descriptions of sunsets and marsh views. Read it for intriguing details about searching for rare books and stocking a bookshop.

“Nala’s World” by Dean Nicholson

The idea of an author having a passion made this book pop to mind. I read the enchanting tale when it came out in 2020. On a quest to bicycle around the world, Dean Nichols found an abandoned kitten in the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia. The thirty-year-old Scotsman rescued her, named her Nala, and became an Instagram sensation. His pics of Nala riding in the bicycle basket and on his shoulders made millions smile. They cycled and camped their way through country after country. Nala even had a pet passport.

Now, with a knee injury limiting Dean’s cycling, he and Nala travel in Nessie, a VW camper van. I follow them on Instagram and know he hopes one day to return to cycling. As I write this, they’re in Estonia, country #34 for Nala. I can’t get enough of them on Instagram @1bike1world.

But he didn’t stop at rescuing Nala. Traveling in Serbia this spring, Dean found a partially paralyzed, abandoned dog on the side of the road and took her to a local vet. Months later, the dog, who’d been shot, learned to walk again and was adopted by a loving family. Yasuki’s care involved extensive vet care and physiotherapy, all paid for by a GoFundMe account started by Dean. As that tale unfolded, his followers alerted him to other abandoned dogs and he worked to find homes for as many as he could.

What inspired Dean Nicholson to write “Nala’s World”? I don’t have an answer to that question, but it’s clear he has a passion for animals. I imagine the proceeds from the book initially helped to fund his travels. Now, he’s leveraging his followership to fund animal rescue efforts worldwide. I think he found his calling.

I’m hoping for a sequel to “Nala’s World” with more detail than I can get from following Instagram posts, and I’ve just ordered Nala’s 2024 calendar. Knowing that “All profits go to animal and environmental charities around the world” warms my heart.

Two books. Two passions. Which one strikes your fancy? Perhaps both.

Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest in Dunwoody and Bookmiser in East Cobb or on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor/.

Paul Player

August 20, 1938 – August 24, 2023

PLAYER, Paul Edward, age 85, passed away August 24, 2023. Paul was born on August 20, 1938 to John Milton Player and Marian Lake Player in Wheaton, IL. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1956 and the University of Illinois in 1961 with degree in Physical Education. Paul was a proud member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. While in college, Paul met and married Susan Boodin Player. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary shortly before her death in August 2021.

Paul and Susan moved to Atlanta, GA in 1968 with Paul working for Jantzen selling men’s swimwear, sweaters, and sportwear. His competitive nature, work ethic, and passion led Paul to be awarded the honor of Salesman of the Year several years during his career. Paul was Chairman of the DeKalb County Planning Commission and President of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association. He was a member of Cherokee Town & Country Club and Dunwoody United Methodist Church. Paul was an avid golfer taking the opportunity to play all over the world. He enjoyed being a member of the Southern Seniors after retiring. When the NFL added an expansion team in Atlanta,

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Elizabeth Alty, 97, of Milton, passed away on August 20, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Harry Anderson, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away on August 27, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Paul was thrilled to be able to purchase season tickets. Every year he kept his tickets and cheered intensely hoping his team would win a Super Bowl. Paul remained a loyal Atlanta Falcons fan refusing to give up on his team after moving to Virginia. Paul is survived by his daughter Laura Player Thompson; son Charles Boodin Player; daughterin-law Margaret Ann Player; grandchildren, John Hunter Player, Patrick Adam Thompson, Jennifer Ray Player, Kathryn Elizabeth Thompson; and sisters Virginia Player Welch and Lora Lee Player Buchta. He was also preceded in death by his brother John (Jack) Milton Player and his sister Milly Player Anliker. The family would like to thank the wonderful support and love from the Memory Care personnel led by Tony at The Crossroads at Bon Air with sincere appreciation for YoYo, Joyce, Shyca, and Linda who went above and beyond providing care for Paul. A celebration of life for Paul & Susan will be held in Atlanta, GA in March 2024. Contact Laura for details if you are interested in attending. In lieu of flowers, donations can made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

Theresa Ann Stangline In Memoriam

Theresa Ann Stangline, 86, of Dunwoody, GA, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023. Theresa was a wonderful wife to her husband Ted for 64 years. She loved to garden, travel and most of all, she loved drinking her morning coffee and talking with friends at Old Hickory House and later at Panera Bread. She was very proud of her grandchildren Kyle, Lindsay and Jack. Professionally, Theresa was the owner and operator of Mammy’s Kitchen restaurant for 22 years.

A service to celebrate Theresa’s life will be held at All Saints Catholic Church September 14 at 11am.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Ted; her children, Barry Stangline (Michelle) and Melissa Bapst (John); her grandchildren, Kyle Stangline (Briana) Lindsay and Jack Bapst. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Eleanor Chickillo, her sister Marlene Samela, and her brothers Michael and Tony Chickillo.

Sylvia Baldow, 84, of Roswell, passed away on August 28, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Alleen Dixon, 97, of Roswell, passed away on August 24, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Robert King, 72, of Roswell, passed away on August 23, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Lakshma Komatireddy, 87, Alpharetta, passed away on August 24, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for developing programs and services for NFCC clients and students seeking employment, post-secondary education, or other career options. The workforce development coordinator collaborates with local employers to help match job seekers to open positions. They work directly with clients on the job application, resumes, and interview preparations and provide tips for successfully securing and improving employment to foster financial stability.  Bachelor’s degree in a human services, human resources, or other related field required and 2 years of professional experience in human services, human resources or career counseling preferred.

To view the entire listing visit https://nfcchelp.org/ work-at-nfcc/. To apply, please submit resume to Carol Swan at cswan@nfcchelp.org.

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Donor Operations Associate

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number of citations written … but over time, that number drops drastically,” he said. “They’ll become familiar with it, alter their driving habits, and slow their speed down. Which is ultimately what we want.”

The City Council initially approved this program back in 2020, but until now, local officials have been unable to reach an agreement with the DeKalb County School System to move it forward.

That may have changed when DeKalb County’s new superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton was named earlier this year. Grogan said Horton is “agreeable to sign” the contract and is now looking for participating cities to move forward so the district can implement the programs at the same time.

With the speed enforcement program, Grogan said certain school zone areas will be monitored for drivers traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the limit during the school day and one hour before and

after classes end.

Fees gathered from the violations will be split between the three parties, with about 60 percent of proceeds going to the city, about 30 percent to RedSpeed and 10 percent to the DeKalb School District, according to information obtained by Appen Media. Additionally, Dunwoody and DeKalb County will only be able to use funds for “law enforcement and public safety” related reasons.

While costly, citations issued by this program will not go on an alleged offender’s driving record, Grogan said.

As part of the agreement, Dunwoody will bear the costs for sworn officers to review the alleged violations before they are mailed out, and the city will have to complete a new city speeding study to determine where cameras are needed most.

Speed zone cameras will not be installed until the project is approved by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The proposal was unanimously approved after a short discussion.

“These cameras are not being put up to be punitive, they’re really being put

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up to increase safety,” Councilman John Heneghan said. “My hope would be that we would be able to put some of these funds to find ways to lower the speed in problematic areas within the city.”

Community cameras also discussed

At the meeting, city leaders also discussed three possible ordinances that would make security cameras mandatory for hotels, apartment complexes, and gas stations in designated “high-risk” areas.

According to Grogan, these ordinances resulted from a recent DeKalb County measure requiring security cameras at convenience stores and gas stations in areas with a high crime rate.

Under the proposal, Grogan, as police chief would be tasked with determining which areas in the city are high-risk based on their 911 call volume and occurrence rates of serious crimes, like murder, assault, robbery and kidnapping. Businesses in those areas would then be tasked with installing and monitoring security cameras if a crime occurs.

“This ordinance would help us be able to produce video evidence, either through subpoena or voluntarily shared with us,” he said.

However, multiple public comment speakers at the meeting said they objected to the ordinances, and after Grogan’s presentation, each member of the City Council said more work needs to be done before they can decide.

“In general, all this strikes me as government overreach,” Councilwoman Catherine Lautenbacher said.

Other City Council members said it would be in the city’s best interests to have a larger stakeholder meeting and talk with all the groups affected by it.

“I think we need to do some more homework on some of these high-risk businesses,” Councilman Tom Lambert said. “Once you’re stamped with that designation, is that going to follow the business in perpetuity? Is there an appeal process to come off of that?”

The proposed ordinances will be brought back for further discussion at a future City Council meeting.

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