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Spalding Garden Club plans benefit fair By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — For the first time in more than a decade, “A Garden Faire” will make an appearance on Oct. 16. Presented by the Spalding Garden Club, the all-day, rain-or-shine event at All-Saints Catholic Church 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd., will feature a bake sale, resale shop, 15 vendor booths and a pass-along plant sale featuring fall shrubs, perennials, herbs and ground cover. Event chairs Carole McWilliams and Mary Millar say the outdoor event is perfect for the COVID-weary and will offer guests the opportunity to reconnect in a safe environment. “We needed something outside that would work for everyone,” Millar said. “This is a perfect venue for that.” All of the items being sold or raffled have a garden theme. Many of the items have been contributed by Spalding Garden Club members, including a homemade quilt, stone bird houses and a unique garden angel created by longtime member Gloria Doxteder. All of the pass-along plants sold during the 9 a.m.-4 p.m. event have a history. Garden Club members harvest them from their yards and repot them for sale. Offerings include bee balm, hostas, daisies, toad lilies and beauty berries. “You can buy our plants for at least one-third of what you might pay for them at a typical garden center,” McWilliams said. The Spalding Garden Club, founded in 1975, has a rich history of contributing to the beauty of the community. With funds
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raised from events like the every-otheryear Christmas Candlelight Tour, the club maintains the butterfly garden at the corner of Jett Ferry Road and Dunwoody Club Drive, as well as a flower garden in front of the Dunwoody Post Office. The 46-member organization also contributes funds to garden-related charities, as well as supporting Annandale Village, a non-profit residential community in Suwanee, that serves adults with developmental disabilities. There is no charge to attend A Garden Faire. Box lunches will be available for sale during the vent. Raffle tickets will be sold
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — The initial phase of the redistricting process in Georgia premiered Sept. 27 with the release of proposed congressional district maps that could shape elections over the next decade. The proposed district boundaries alter three seats currently held by Democrats in Fulton, DeKalb and Forsyth counties. While the maps are preliminary, the implications are evident that Republican legislators are seeking to thwart Democratic gains in the north metro suburbs. The areas were once Republican strongholds but have changed in population and demographics over the last decade. The General Assembly will convene Nov. 3 in a special session called by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to commence the redistricting process that follows the release of census data every 10 years. The maps will be codified as bills and may go through multiple iterations before boundaries are locked down.
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Shots fired in encounter at apartment complex DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex along Perimeter Lofts Circle early Sept. 29. The victim said he and three friends met with a tenant at the Perimeter Lofts apartments to exchange property. They pulled up in two vehicles near the 8000 and 9000 buildings. The suspect, identified as a 23-year-old resident of the apartment complex, came out and began yelling at a woman in the victim’s passenger seat. According to the police report, the complainant said the tenant pointed a gun at the woman and threatened to shoot her if she ever showed up there again. The woman quickly jumped into the driver’s seat and sped away.
PUBLIC SAFETY The victim, a 23-year-old Marietta man, was standing in the roadway when the altercation happened. He began running toward the second car, which was about 50 yards away. Before he made it to that vehicle, the suspect and another person caught him and pistol whipped him. He managed to jump into the second car, and the suspect reportedly shot at the vehicle several times as it sped away. Police said the victim had visible bruising to his temple and was bleeding from the back of his head.
Man accused of prowling near co-worker’s house DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police arrested a Chamblee teen for crawling in a family’s yard along West Madison Drive late Sept. 29. The 19-year-old man was charged with loitering and prowling in connection with the incident. The victim said she found a handwritten note at her front door with $40 in it around 11:30 p.m. The suspicious note, written in Spanish, said the homeowner has done so much good things and deserved the money.
DUI arrest Connie Elaine Jones, 61, of Dunbar Drive, Dunwoody, was arrested Sept. 29 on Ashford Dunwoody Road for disorderly under the influence. The victim called police when she noticed a mysterious cell phone propped up on the porch that was facing the front door and recording video. The victim’s niece recognized the cell phone as belonging to the young man, whom she worked with at a store in Doraville. Shortly after police left the home, the suspect knocked on the door and asked for his cell phone. Police returned and questioned him, and he told them he was working on a school project about kindness. He said he left the note and money at the front door so he could record the response. The victim’s neighbor gave officers surveillance video that showed footage of the young man crawling through the victim’s yard. He was criminally trespassed from the property.
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Dunwoody Wildcat Theatre announces 2021-22 season DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody High School’s Dunwoody Wildcat Theatre is returning to live theatre this season with two mainstage productions, William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night” and the Broadway musical, “Mamma Mia!” “Twelfth Night” tells the comic tale of siblings shipwrecked and separated. The young woman must disguise herself as a man and ultimately becomes entangled in the courtship of two local aristocrats. “Twelfth Night” upends conventions of romance and gender roles. “Mamma Mia!” is a trip down the aisle with a mother, a daughter and three possible dads. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three
men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island they last visited 20 years ago. Adding the magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this tale of love, laughter, and friendship with laughs and explosive dance numbers. “Twelfth Night” will run Nov. 11-13, at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” will run March 17–19, 2022 at 7 p.m., with a matinee at 2 p.m., March 20. With limited seating capacity of 200, advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged. Tickets are on sale now at showtix4u.com/event- details/57034. For more information, visit dunwoodywildcattheatre.com.
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Proposal: Continued from Page 1 Once cleared by Georgia House and Senate votes, the bills move to the governor for consideration. The final districts may be used in the next election cycle or on a date specified in the law. For the second time in state history, Republicans control how congressional districts will be drawn. Census data released earlier this year showed Georgia’s population increased 10.6 percent from 2010 and 2020, a population increase of one million people, just shy of enough to add another congressional seat. With the proposed maps, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon), the chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, issued a statement indicating a commitment to transparency and fairness. “It is clear that this map not only meets principles of redistricting, but we are proud to present a map that, regardless of political party, Georgians can be proud of,” Duncan said. “Ensuring that any maps we produce are fair, compact, and keep communities of interest together, will continue to be of upmost importance.” Kennedy said the committee has worked to ensure that citizens from all regions of the state were heard. Ten town halls permitting public comments were held over the summer. One hearing was held June 29 at South Forsyth High School in Cumming. A political shuffling of Democratic voting blocs would follow in Districts 4, 6 and 7 if the current maps are adopted.
Dunwoody and a portion of north DeKalb County would move from District 6, now held by Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Sandy Springs), to District 4, held by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Decatur). In the current and proposed maps, Johnson’s representation of Rockdale and Newton Counties remain unaffected. Republican-dominated Forsyth County, which now lies in District 7 and is represented by Lawrenceville Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux, would be moved to McBath’s District 6, adding a greater chance the seat could flip back to the GOP. Bourdeaux’s seat would likely remain in Democratic control with the new district representing about half of Gwinnett County, after adding the Gwinnett portion of Johnson’s old District. The revised District 7 would include a portion of Johns Creek in Fulton County. Since the 2018 midterms, Democrats have cut into the Republican majority in Georgia’s congressional delegation, spurred by metro Atlanta voters. Republicans hold eight districts, while Democrats hold six. McBath flipped a seat in 2018 held by Republicans since 1979. Bourdeaux likewise flipped a seat held by Republicans since 2003. Bourdeaux’s office declined to comment until the final maps were approved, citing legal concerns. Jake Orvis, McBath’s campaign manager, said the representative is focused on serving her constituents and the state of Georgia. “(McBath’s) work has included sponsoring twice as many bills which became law than her Republican predecessors did in 14 years,” Orvis said. “Rep. McBath’s overwhelming 9-point win in 2020 is proof the people of the 6th want her to continue serving them and that is exactly what they should get.”
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Topside Tap Trail encourages tourism to local breweries BY TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The local brewery scene in Roswell, Alpharetta and Sandy Springs announced their partnership to launch Topside Tap Trail. The trail was established in October of 2020 by the destination marketing organizations for the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Sandy Springs and Visit Roswell. The trail was created to support North Fulton County’s craft beer culture along the Ga. 400 corridor. Janet Rodgers, president & CEO of Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, said the Tap Trail is another unique way that Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs can invite travelers to visit and enjoy local destinations. Each brewery on the trail offers a variety of craft beer, food and atmosphere. The trail includes seven local breweries: From The Earth Brewing Company, Gate City Brewing, Variant Brewing Company, Currahee Brewing Company, Jekyll Brewing, Pontoon Brewing and Porter Pizza & Brewery. “The craft beer industry is thriving in Georgia, and our cities have seven of the best breweries and brewpubs in the state,” Rodgers said. With the addition of the Passport Adventure, visitors can now take a commemorative koozie home with them to “remember the great time” they had along the Topside Tap Trail, Rogers said. Variant Brewing Company puts out new beer almost every week. Owner Matt Curling said to expect several varieties of beer during the Tap Trail. In previous weeks, Curling said his brewery released Tiramisu, which is an Imperial Pastry Stout, and was No. 9 on the top-rated new beers among 548 new beers released across the U.S. last week, according to Untappd. A Roswell native, Curling said owning a brewery where he was born and raised has meant a great deal. “I was born and raised in Roswell, so being able to open a business in my hometown and be a part of the local community is everything to me,” Curling said. Curling also said the Georgia craft beer scene has flourished over the years within the close-knit community. “It’s wonderful to see events and promotions like Topside Tap Trail. It
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Nettie Austin, back row, stands with her Dunwoody School students in a photo from the 1940s.
Nettie Austin, Dunwoody teacher and principal Students of Nettie Austin remember her as a caring and beloved teacher. As a teacher in the farming community of Dunwoody, she often taught multiple grades, and one year she taught all grades VALERIE at Dunwoody School. BIGGERSTAFF Some years, she was called on to serve as school principal in addition to teaching. She not only instructed the children, she played piano, directed their plays, made soup or hot chocolate on freezing days and helped the children through difficult times. Nettie Southern was born in 1882 to John and Sara Southern. The family came to Dunwoody in the early 1880s and bought 40 acres along what is now Mount Vernon Road. Nettie received teacher training at the State Normal School in Athens, Georgia. (The Story of Dunwoody 18212001, Elizabeth L. Davis, Ethel W. Spruill) She married Glenn G. Austin at Dunwoody Methodist Church in 1906, the first marriage at the church. Between 1918 and 1929, they served together as Sunday School superintendents. She was the church organist for several years. The young couple started out living at his parent’s home along Johnson Ferry Road near the Chattahoochee River. Soon they moved to a home next door to Dunwoody Methodist Church, which was on the south side of what is now Mount Vernon Road. When John Southern died, the family moved across the road to live with Nettie’s mother. Glenn and Nettie Austin had six children-Gladys Ruth,
John Southern, Sarah Elizabeth, Nettie Mae, Glenn Thomas, and Edward James. Glenn G. Austin was a skilled carpenter who built all kinds of toys and a Dutch playhouse for the students at Dunwoody School. He was chosen justice of the peace for the community and kept that position for 36 years. According to his daughter, Gladys Austin Mann, he was affectionately called “Judge” by people of the community. In 1949, Nettie Austin was honored by former students and the Dunwoody community for her years as a dedicated teacher. The surprise garden party was held at Boxwood Farms, the home of Leila and Henry Ogden. Today that home is known as Donaldson-Bannister Farm, at the corner of Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Vermack Road. (Atlanta Constitution, “Teacher of 46 years gets surprise fete of lifetime,” May 18, 1949) Nettie Austin’s current first grade students were at the gathering, along with other students from past years, including Ola Womack Spruill, who was in Mrs. Austin’s first class in a one-room school. Nettie Austin was presented with a silver tray which read “For Mrs. Glenn Austin, whose twenty consecutive years as a teacher can be reckoned by the calendar but whose unfailing kindness and understanding can best be measured by the gratitude and love of this community, Dunwoody, Georgia.” Nettie Southern Austin died in 1956 at age 74 and is buried at Sandy Springs Methodist Church Cemetery. Austin Elementary School in Dunwoody is named in her memory. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail. com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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9/11 and twenty years since For those of us who stared in stunned disbelief at a television screen that terrible morning of September 11, 2001, it’s hard to fathom that two LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP decades have elapsed since that horror was seared into our brain. As I walked in Newtown Park in Johns Creek early on 9/11/2021, it was the same kind of cool, clear, blue-sky morning as it was 20 years ago in New York, Washington and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At 8:46 a.m., recalling the moment a Boeing 767 aircraft loaded with 20,000 gallons of explosive jet fuel slammed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, I felt blessed to be alive, witnessing enthusiastic young athletes who were not even born on 9/11 playing on green athletic fields with parents cheering them on. Walkers enjoying a peaceful morning, the dog park alive with happy owners and animals. I said a prayer of thanks to our Creator, remembering the souls of those who lost their lives, the first responders and military servicemen and women who selflessly sacrificed so much, then and since. The morning of 9/11/2001, my wife
and I were booked on a mid-day flight to San Diego to attend the annual convention of the Financial Planning Association. From San Diego a few days later we were to fly to London, where I was to speak to a European financial planning gathering. Thankfully, we were not airborne when commercial air traffic suddenly was grounded, stranding passengers far and wide. On the day after flights resumed, we departed Atlanta on a flight to London. The flight path took us west of New York City, close enough so one could see stillsmoking ruins where the iconic towers once stood. It was a sobering moment. Since I was speaking as a financial planning professional and investment advisor to the group in London, the potential impact of the attacks on markets was of concern. The Wall Street Journal, on 9/12/2001 ran a page one story, “Attacks Raise Fears of Recession.” A prominent economist opined, “A full-blown global recession is highly likely.” When the New York Stock Exchange reopened for business on Sept. 17, having been closed after the attacks, the Dow Jones Average dropped 684 points, a 7.1% decline, the biggest one-day trading loss in the exchange’s history at the time. That plunge was equivalent to about 2,481
points relative to today’s Dow closing level of 34,949 on 9/10/2021. Following the attacks, in a year plagued with volatile ups and downs, stocks struggled. The WSJ (9/7/2002) reported that investors continued to “watch their retirement savings blow away like so many grains of sand.” The Federal Reserve had cut interest rates, but beyond 9/11, hot stock market titans like Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, Adelphia, Qwest and Global Crossing crashed and burned. By early September, 2002, the S&P 500 index was off -22% for the year, the Nasdaq, -34%. It was not a happy time to be an investor, or an adviser. This writer, however, had been fortunate on several occasions to meet and be influenced by the legendary investor John M. Templeton. Sir John made a fortune buying stocks on sale when most everyone was worried and selling. He famously proclaimed, “Bull markets are born on pessimism, grown on skepticism, mature on optimism, and die on euphoria. The time of maximum pessimism is the best time to buy, and the time of maximum optimism is the best time to sell.” This writer bought stocks after 9/11, and when they got cheaper, bought more. In the short run, that can be painful. You’re betting on the long run. What is “the long run?” Again, you don’t know. You just have faith that it’s out there. We counseled clients to maintain adequate liquidity to sustain them
during setbacks. Building a “slush fund” to buy stocks on sale is a recommended strategy. One leading money manager in 2002 observed, “We like to buy stocks when they’re cheap. If we have three down years, I think that’s great. You can read the fundamentals of the economy – population is growing, productivity is growing, and you have an accommodative Fed.” Recently the Dow closed at a record high 35,631.19, reflecting a gain of about 26,710 points from the despair-driven low of Sept. 17, 2001, when equity markets began to open. Even as today’s investors worry about high valuations in some sectors, uncertainty as to Fed policy, rising inflation, know this. On 9/11/2001, terrorists took thousands of innocent lives, crashed four airliners, struck the Pentagon, and imploded the tallest buildings in the world. Those wishing us harm knocked buildings down, but they did not knock America down. As you plan for your next 20 years, keep that in mind! Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a life centered financial planning strategist with Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553; lewis@lewwalker.com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group. He’s a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor.
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I continued to be amazed and inspired by the resiliency of local business owners and their employees. Each one of this year’s Best of North Atlanta award winners had every excuse to call it quits last year and blame the pandemic. Everyone would
understand. But from what I have witnessed, very few did, and almost all of them made the necessary and often difficult decisions to do what had to be done to keep the lights on and doors open. At Appen Media, we were proud to cover many of those stories of determination in our weekly newspapers. We knew that our readers needed some good news, and local businesses deserved the recognition. Like restaurants, who were forced to close their dining room doors for a time and offer takeout and delivery options only, whether that was a part of their traditional business model or not. Or all the winners in our medical categories, who were either overwhelmed overnight or unable to see
patients at all. Many adapted to technologies that would allow them to see patients over Zoom. Or retail businesses that created online stores, often when one had not existed previously, so that they could stay connected with their customers. Whatever the adjustment, local businesses made them. And with the end of the pandemic on the horizon I’d offer that we may even be better for it, too. One of the biggest reasons North Atlanta is such a special place is the diversity and strength of its business community. That was never clearer to me than last year. Along those lines, our Best of North Atlanta contest continues to get more and more competitive. Despite the difficulties of 2020/2021, new businesses continued to enter the market and our audience and number of people voting continued to increase. This year, after 100,000 people voted in more than 100 categories, we once again have a list of awardwinning businesses North Atlanta can be proud of! Congratulations to all winners and nominees. We are honored to put this contest together every year, but this one was special. Check out the winners at bestofnorthatlanta.com
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Thank you for your support We were delighted the Dunwoody Woman’s Club Annual Home Tour returned in 2021 since it was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. This year’s home tour was very special to our club since we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary, (1971-2021). We are proud of our 50 years of service to the community. On behalf of the members of the GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club, we would like to thank the homeowners for opening their beautiful homes for our 48th annual Dunwoody Home Tour held on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. We appreciate their gracious hospitality and generosity with our major fundraiser. Each homeowner was presented with a painting of their home created by local artist, Pat Fiorello.
To the sponsors of our annual Home Tour, we say a big “thank you” for your support of this fundraising event. The proceeds of the tour are used to fulfill the club’s commitment of service through our charitable programs. We extend special thanks to the community for their participation each year and to the Dunwoody Crier for its outstanding and invaluable assistance with publicizing our event. We appreciate the community’s continued support for our charitable work. Faye Cashwell Susan Crawford Diane Norris 2021 Home Tour Chairmen GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club
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OBITUARIES Reverend Dr. William W. Horlock, Sr. of Atlanta passed away on October 2, 2021. Rev. Horlock was born in Picayune, Mississippi on October 14, 1930. He spent his childhood with his maternal grandparents in Neshoba County, HORLOCK Mississippi. He attended Forestdale School from the first through the twelfth grade. He was President of the Future Farmers of America Club, President of the 4-H Club and editor of the school newspaper. After high school Rev. Horlock married Jerrell Thrash and became head teller at the Merchant & Farmers Bank in Meridian, Mississippi. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. After discharge from the Marine Corps, Rev. Horlock enrolled in Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. He then received a Master of Theology from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Rev. Horlock was awarded an honorary Ph. D. from Newberry College in 1989. Rev. Horlock’s first appointment with the United Methodist Church was to organize and build St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Once the church was established and the building constructed, he organized a day care for children with Muscular Dystrophy, a program later taken over by Cobb County School System. After successfully establishing a growing church, he joined the staff of the Protestant Radio & Television Center on the Emory University
campus. PRTVC was an ecumenical organization producing religious programs for radio and television. Rev. Horlock eventually became president of PRTVC and lead this organization for over 15 years. In 1984, The PRTVC’s signature radio program, The Protestant Hour, was awarded the George Foster Peabody Award from the University of Georgia. Rev. Horlock was a member of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, The World Association of Christian Communicators and the Doraville Kiwanis Club serving in various leadership positions including president. In retirement, Rev. Horlock enjoyed touring the country on his motorcycle and in his motor home. He also enjoyed spending time at the lake and beach with his family. Rev. Horlock was a loving father, grandfather, husband and son and a positive influence on all he encountered. Rev. Horlock is preceded in death by his parents Harry G. and Jimmie L. Horlock and his wife of 43 years, Jerrell Thrash Horlock. Rev. Horlock is survived by children Susan (Farrell) Conlon, William (Lucy) W. Horlock, Jr., Laura (Larry Pankey) Horlock, his beloved grandchildren, Katie (Andrew) Sheppard, Megan Conlon, Grace Horlock, Michael Conlon, Will Horlock, Zachary Pankey, Carol Clair Horlock, Luke Pankey, Madison Pankey, Jack Pankey and most recently, great granddaughter Murphy Sheppard. He is also survived by sister Ann McGowin, cousin, Charlotte Welsh Tullos and his longtime friend Margie Carroll. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Millsaps College 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210-0001.
Danny Williams With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our friend Danny Williams this past September. Long time Dunwoody resident, Danny was born October, 22, 1968 in Hollywood, Florida. His family moved to Dunwoody in 1976 and he graduated from Dunwoody High School in 1986. Danny was also a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity at Georgia Southern. He was known for his sharp sense of humor and satirical outlook on life and was beloved by many. Danny was a smart man who cared more about his friends than he wanted you to know. Danny was a big fan of the Atlanta Braves, the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Hold’em. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy, his mom, Betty, and his brother, Steve. He is survived by his brother Tim,
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sister-in-law Pam, his nephew Max and niece Savannah. He will be buried with his family in Brownsville, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life Party will be held at Chupito’s Azteca Grill on Sunday, October 17th at 12:30pm at 1412 Dunwoody Solution Village Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338. P A S T S A I L
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