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City OKs contract with Metro Atlanta adult baseball league Officials also raise rates for use of athletic fields BY CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council voted 6-1 at its Oct. 25 meeting to allow Smyrna-based over35 adult baseball league to share space at Dunwoody Senior Baseball fields. Councilman John Heneghan, who cast the lone dissent, appealed to his fellow council members that allowing the Metro Atlanta Baseball League to use the fields equated to “selling out our valuable field space to outsiders with no ties to our community.” “If we contract with Atlanta Metro Baseball, whom I believe has no direct relationship with our residents, we will not only be hurting Dunwoody Senior Baseball participants, but we will be tying up the field space so that other local organizations and high school sports teams will not have the opportunity to use the fields as much as desired,” Heneghan said. “Metro Atlanta Baseball is based in Smyrna and is comprised of patrons from the entire Atlanta Metro area traveling and playing on various fields where they can get the best deal, whereas Dunwoody Senior Baseball is comprised of
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Kevin Smith tosses the first pitch of the season to Nate Cartwright in March as part of the opening day ceremonies at Dunwoody Senior baseball fields. The Dunwoody City Council voted 6-1 at its Oct. 25 meeting to allow a Smyrna-based over-35 adult baseball league to share the space. local Dunwoody residents (as well as Brookhaven, Chamblee and Doraville) playing close to home.” Following Heneghan’s statement, the council passed the item without
further discussion. A representative from MABL was present at the meeting but did not speak. Under terms of the agreement, the Metro Atlanta league will pay the city
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the same hourly rate for use of the fields that is charged Dunwoody Senior Baseball — $20 an hour. Dunwoody Senior Baseball officials opposed the agreement, saying they have plans to create an over-35 league at the fields, which are located on North Peachtree Road. “We are concerned about the future of our league,” said DSB President Jay Kapp, who stepped into the volunteer position in January. “We are in a period of growth where we have a record number of participants. Our fear is that this move will impede our ability to continue to grow our program.” Kapp said he was surprised by the move to add a competing league at the fields. “More than 90 percent of our practices and games are held at these fields,” he said. “We have no other viable permanent alternatives for our program.” In an interview with the Crier prior to the vote, Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker said that the MABL option was “a good fit” for both the city and its residents. “We are always looking to expand our base of (athletic) offerings in the Dunwoody area, and this was a good fit with those goals,” Walker said. “Howev-
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Police arrest nine people for prostitution-pimping DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody recently revised its prostitution laws as a means to crack down on soliciting for sex. And police did some cracking down Oct. 21 and 22, making seven prostitution arrests and jailing two men for pimping. Dunwoody Police spokesman Sgt. Robert Parsons said the busts were part of a sting operation targeting alleged sex traffickers.
PUBLIC SAFETY The arrests took place over a five-hour span between 7:25 p.m. Oct. 21 and 12:15 a.m. Oct. 22. Seven women between the ages of 22 and 44 were charged with prostitution. One of the women was also booked on a drug charge. Dunwoody City Council members removed a loophole from the city’s prostitution ordinance on Oct. 11, giving the law more teeth for law enforcement to prosecute pimps “who drop off preeminently young, impoverished women, at hotels or motels.” Yeniel Pastrana Morejon, a 30-yearold Texas man, was charged with pimping, a misdemeanor offense. The other pimping suspect was William Robert Robert Jr., 59, of Atlanta. The seven women charged with prostitution were from as far away as Dawsonville, Ga., and Amarillo, Texas.
Drug & DUI arrests Lacey Knight Davenport, 37, of Dawson Forest Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Oct. 21 on Ashford Dunwoody Road for drugamphetamine possession and prostitution. Malik Jemison, 22, of Birmingham, Alabama, was arrested Oct. 23 on Ashford Dunwoody Road for DUI and wrong side of roadway. Carl Thomas Engelman, 43, of Forest Springs Drive, Dunwoody, was arrested Oct. 24 on Forest Springs Drive for DUI and wanted person located.
GBI says Roswell teacher charged with rape may have more victims By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping Roswell police identify additional sexual assault victims who may be linked to a former local science teacher. Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault with intent to rape a child under 14, aggravated child molestation, sexual assault by persons in supervisory authority, enticing a child for indecent purposes and false imprisonment of a child less than 14. Roswell detectives, with help from the Holly Springs Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Vandel at his work at L yndon Academy in Holly Springs Sept. 2. However, the assault of a seventhgrade student in his science and math class is reported to have occurred in March 2020, while Vandel was still teaching at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, according to arrest warrants. The Roswell charter school serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Investigators believe there are more victims in Holly Springs, Canton, Woodstock, Valdosta, Duluth, Savannah and Midland, Georgia, as well as Opelika, Alabama. GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said the agency was asked to help because of the multijurisdictional implications. All the victims who have been identified so far were under the age of 15 when the incidents occurred, she said. The investigation into the Roswell case began Aug. 31. According to the warrants, the student reported to the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology that prior to the incident Vandel had been
rubbing her shoulders and touching her breasts throughout the school year. But when the school reached out to the Division of Family and Children Services, the student’s mother said she never heard from them. The warrants also state Vandel’s classroom was moved from an outside trailer to a classroom inside the main building so that it “would not be so isolated.” This was after a school administrator allegedly said she felt uncomfortable that several girls were going to the trailer to spend time with Vandel during recess, lunch and after school. Another school employee told investigators Vandel kept roaches, lizards and a hedgehog in his classroom to encourage students to spend time with him when they were not in class and that he would consistently give them candy and ice cream when they did visit his classroom, according to the warrants. Vandel was either fired or resigned from the school, the warrants state, after the same school employee found chat sessions on his computer where he was “targeting a few specific girls and initiating conversation.” In 2007, Vandel requested early reinstatement of his teaching certificate but was denied. According to Georgia Professional Standards Commission meeting minutes, it was suspended for two years from 2006-2008 for violations including criminal acts, abuse of students and professional conduct. Other potential violations after his license was reinstated are unknown. Vandel was listed as a math, science and engineering teacher at the L yndon Academy at the time of his arrest. The warrants state he was still giving students candy and ice cream and keeping animals in his classroom,
Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, holds a roach in his mouth in 2018, while teaching at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell. where he regularly encouraged them to stop by to take care of the animals. Vandel is being held at the Fulton County Jail. He was denied bond at his first court appearance Sept. 3. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Roswell detective Cheryl Dickerson by email at cdickerson@roswellgov.com or by calling 770-640-4453.
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Nonprofit brings affordable housing to forefront ROSWELL, Ga. — A North Fulton charity says that affordable housing is a concern for 95 percent of area residents they polled in a recent survey. Local nonprofit The Drake House reported it polled thousands of area residents to measure how they are affected by a lack of affordable housing. The results showed 37% of respondents said they were directly affected, while another 58% were not directly affected but concerned about the lack of affordable housing in their communities. The Drake House launched the survey to spur elected officials to make affordable housing a priority in North Fulton communities. The survey covered some 4,000 newsletter subscribers to gauge the impact of high housing costs in the area. Affordable housing has been an issue in cities across Metro Atlanta. A recent study commissioned for the City of Alpharetta found that new homes for households earning less than $100,000 are almost completely out of reach. “We don’t have all the answers but want to use the data we have to help our local officials develop a plan to address this need,” said Nesha Mason, executive director of The Drake House. “The families we serve are North Fulton residents that need
a little help getting back on their feet. We work to help them regain their stability and reestablish their homes in our communities, but unfortunately there are no options they can afford.” According to the survey, it’s not just the graduates of The Drake House that are being priced out of North Fulton. Survey respondents are directly affected by employee vacancies, congested traffic and affordability for empty nesters looking to downsize or for their children to reestablish in the community. Many cities across the country are effectively working toward supporting their essential workers’ housing needs within their city borders. Survey respondents included teachers, first responders and young people who are finding it nearly impossible to find housing near their hometowns, Mason said. It also included seniors who would like to
downsize but find it difficult to relocate to another, smaller home nearby. “The Drake House was founded to assist single mothers with children over 15 years ago. And since that time, very little housing has become available for them as a next step. All of the cities include some language toward adding affordable or workforce housing in their master plans, but there is no movement in that arena,” The Drake House founder Kathy Swahn said. “Our municipal leaders must look towards filling that housing gap in order to balance the needs of our growing economies.” Swan said the The Drake House provides supportive housing and enrichment programs for mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness in North Metro Atlanta. Its educational, empowerment and mentoring programs
Average apartment costs Here is a rundown of average monthly rates for apartments in October as compiled by Rent Café, an online website that tracks rental rates across the country. Alpharetta $1,737 Johns Creek $1,708 Roswell $1,473 Cumming $1,506 Sandy Springs $1,533 Dunwoody $1,546
assist families in becoming financially self-sufficient and regaining their housing stability. The Drake House is the only agency in the area offering an emergency residential program with private housing, serving approximately 50 families with 100 children per year. The nonprofit estimates that more than 10,000 people in Metro Atlanta experience homelessness on any given night, and more than 40 percent of the area’s homeless population is women and children. To date, The Drake House has housed and served more than 500 families. For more information, visit www.thedrakehouse.org — Patrick Fox
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Deadline nears for DeKalb County property taxes DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson reminds property owners, including AtlantaDeKalb property owners, of the final Nov. 15 installment deadline. Payments can be made online at DeKalbtax.org. Additional payment methods include drop box, mail or by phone. “We strongly encourage taxpayers to plan ahead and make payments before the Nov. 15 deadline,” said DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson. “Customers sending payments by mail are urged to mail early due to the U.S. Postal Service new changes in workflow that affect delivery times for first-class mail. To avoid delays, customers can pay online, by phone or drop box.” To accommodate customers paying their property tax bills at the office located on Memorial Drive, taxpayers will temporarily use the Extension Service entrance at the front of the building beginning Nov. 3 until Nov. 15, Mon-
League: Continued from Page 1 er, we are aware that this is Dunwoody Senior Baseball’s home field, and we will sit down with both organizations and find out the gaps that can be filled with MABL in order to get them in the mix.” Walker said the time allotted to the Metro Atlanta organization will be “a small percentage” compared to the time given to Dunwoody Senior Baseball. He said Metro Atlanta Baseball League
day through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours are available Nov. 8–15 until 6 p.m. Offices are closed on weekends and Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. What taxpayers should know: • The final installment is due Nov. 15. Please check your bill for the amount due before the deadline. City of Atlanta in DeKalb property tax bills must be paid in full by Nov. 15. • Bring your tax bill stub and a valid Georgia ID or Georgia driver’s license. • Acceptable payment methods include a credit card, debit card, check or money order; processing fees apply for credit/ debit card payments. • General parking is available at the Extensions Services lot and the Property Tax lot; disabled customers may use the Property Tax entrance off Northern Avenue. • Security screening, masks and temperature checks are required for service. will not be given access to the concession stands, which are currently used primarily by the Dunwoody league. “We value everything that Dunwoody Senior Baseball has done and continues to do for our city and our citizens, but we have a responsibility to offer diverse programs to people of all ages and interests, and this is a great opportunity to do that,” Walker said. MABL, according to its website, is “is the premiere men’s baseball league in Atlanta, offering different leagues throughout the year (spring & fall with options for midweek, Saturday or Sunday) for your baseball needs.” In other action at the meeting, the
To avoid long lines: • Online: dekalbtax.org/property-information. Credit/debit card payments are accepted; processing fees apply. There is no fee for paying by e-Check. • Drop box: Convenient 24-hour driveup drop box available at all three office locations. Payment must be placed in the box by the due date (cash not accepted). • Pay-by-phone: Call 770-336-7500, Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Payment does not apply to prior year, delinquent payments. Credit/debit card payments are accepted; processing fee applies. • Mail: Mailed payment must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by the due date to avoid late fees; metered or kiosk postage dates are not accepted. For mailing instructions, please refer to your tax bill for information. Tax bills were sent mid-August by mail and by email to property owners who signed up for paperless billing.
The first installment was due Sept. 30; the final installment is due Nov. 15. Tax bills for City of Atlanta in DeKalb were mailed beginning Sept. 15 and are due Nov. 15. Tax bills reflect millage rates set by the DeKalb Board of Commissioners and the fair market values determined by the county’s Property Appraisal Department. Taxpayers should be aware that in any tax year, tax bills could be higher due to an increase in the fair market value of a property but can be offset by tax savings (E-Host and exemptions). The deadline to appeal property assessment values was in July; the deadline to apply for homestead exemptions was April 1, 2021. For questions about property appraised values, please call the county’s Property Appraisal Department at 404371-0841. For questions regarding tax payment and exemptions, contact the Tax Commissioner’s Office at 404-2984000 or proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov.
council discussed revisions to the 2022 proposed budget that includes increases for road resurfacing projects, additions to the public area maintenance crew, and additions to staff within the parks department. A public hearing was held regarding the changes but there was no comment either in support or in opposition. The council passed the budget on second read. The council also: Appointed Jackie Edmondson to a three-year term Planning Commission to replace Jared Abram, who is stepping down from the board; Commended two Dunwoody resi-
dents, Tyree Thorne and Kirk Malcolm, for their heroic actions on Sept. 12 following an apartment explosion at the Arrive Perimeter Apartments. Both men assisted with evacuating residents in the aftermath of the explosion, which was triggered by a suspected gas leak; Increased rental fees from $15 to $20 for recreational field rentals in order to cover the cost of maintaining the fields; Discussed a text amendment requiring door-to-door salespersons to obtain a solicitation permit. The council retired to executive session to discuss a legal issue after the nearly three-hour meeting.
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DUNWOODY, Ga. –– Justin Ball has been named new executive director for Stage Door Theatre, taking the helm of the 47-year-old Dunwoody staple. Ball brings nearly two decades of theatre non-profit management FUSE experience. His career includes line producing for Broadway and off-Broadway productions at Manhattan Theatre Club, a decade teaching arts management at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and most recently serving at the helm of the Sharon Playhouse, a professional summer stock theatre in the Berkshires. “I am thrilled to be joining the iconic Stage Door Theatre here in Dunwoody for its 48th season,” Ball said. “I am excited to work alongside Willie E. Jones, our artistic director, and the entire board of directors to realize the full potential of this mighty little theatre. Throughout my career, I have watched local theatres elevate communities, bring neighbors together and drive economic development to the surrounding towns. I am so excited to partner with local business owners, community leaders, government officials, Atlanta-based artists and Dunwoody residents to make Stage Door Theatre a destination for all theatre lovers.” Board Chairman Don Boyken said Ball is a valuable addition to the Stage Door family. “His deep understanding of theatre
management combined with his commitment to building community will be a terrific asset to the organization and to Dunwoody,” Boyken said. Long time Stage Door Theatre advocate Debbie Fuse announced her plans to retire several months ago which prompted a nationwide search for a new executive director and subsequently lead to Ball’s hiring. In her roles as chairwoman of the board of directors and then as managing director, Fuse has helped lead Stage Door Theatre for nearly a decade. It was in large part to her efforts, in collaboration with the board, that Stage Door survived the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and was able to reopen for its 48th season. “Stage Door Theatre has been a part of our lives since we moved to Dunwoody 22 years ago,” Fuse said. “It is an important part of culture in the City of Dunwoody and being a part of –– and my love of –– this theater, made it important to me to be able to see it reopen after 17 months. We have brought the Academy to life, reopened and shows are live again. I must thank those that have helped us make that possible. We could not have made it through the other side of this pandemic without the support of our patrons, your donations, and hard work of our volunteers and board of directors.” Stage Door Theatre’s 48th season opened earlier this month with its production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Season tickets and information is available at stagedoortheatrega.org.
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The New Luxury: Revising the Standards Brought to you by – Cynthia Lippert, Managing Broker Ansley Real Estate & President, Atlanta Realtors Association In the first article of this series, we explored an inherited concept of LIPPERT luxury that is largely defined by grand scale, indulgence, and central locale. But that definition may be long overdue for a makeover, or at least some reconsideration. As Atlanta’s go-to boutique luxury real estate firm, Ansley Real Estate is poised to lead the conversation, with fresh ideas on what luxury means to consumers in a shifting environment. Re-value In comparison to the more-is-more mentality of the 20th century, the
appeal of luxury has met with greater scrutiny in recent years. And the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 may have been the catalyst for a reset of core values. For many, the very definition of what was important was suddenly reset by closing schools, shuttered offices, and seized travel. Perhaps we had lost sight of luxuries like time with family, self care, adventure, and safety. Some realized that those ‘little things’ were in fact the things that drive our definition of what it means to have more. Becoming One Sets Us Apart As the planet was forced to reconsider what truly mattered, we discovered a sense of unity we hadn’t realized was missing. The pandemic was a call to action for communities to pull together when we had become used to setting ourselves apart. The old luxury was unattainable, inaccessible, and unap-
proachable. But we see a new luxury that indulges more in humanity and connection than in competition. The excess that was once the hallmark of luxury living is showing up in purposeful ways to help alleviate the profound suffering in our communities. The new luxury values service, equality, and humanity. Wide Open Places The explosion of entrepreneurialism in the last decade has played a huge role in the evolution of luxury living, namely its diversity of expression. What used to be heavily defined by an opulent, myopic aesthetic has been replaced by a freer ‘anything goes’ mentality. And when the pandemic shut down offices globally, many people were suddenly imbued with a newfound freedom to live anywhere, and any way their means would allow. Location has always been everything, and now it can
literally be anywhere. Luxury living could take on new and exciting forms, from fulltime retreats to modernized mini-farms. The possibilities became endless overnight. If we learned nothing else from the pandemic, we learned to take ourselves less seriously. Not only were we forced to re-evaluate our daily lives, but maybe enjoy them more too. Eventually we embraced the simplicity of makeupfree meetings, activewear wardrobes, and generally requiring less in our daily lives while giving back more. As a side effect, luxury lifestyles have become more about living authentically. As we embrace the now and future luxury, Ansley Real Estate is informed by those we serve - our clients, our colleagues, and our community. So it’s in the spirit of service that we define luxury every day by asking, “What does luxury living mean to you?”
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Investing in rental properties (continued) Brought to you by – Dan Griffin, Compass Inc. What determines a good residential real estate investment? There are many metrics used to determine a wise return on GRIFFIN investment (ROI) in residential real estate. Some investors look at the cap rate, ROI, cash flow and appreciation. The capitalization rate, often referred to as the “cap rate”, is a fundamental concept used in the world of commercial and residential real estate. It is the rate of return on a real estate investment property based on the income that the property is expected to generate. This metric is used to estimate the investor’s potential return on his or her investment. The capitalization rate of an investment can be calculated by
dividing the property’s net operating income (NOI) by the current market value or acquisition cost of a property. To calculate cash flow, you simply subtract the expenses from in the income: Cash Flow = Total Income – Total Expenses Appreciation is the increase in a property’s value over time. How much a home appreciates each year depends on the local real estate market and any improvements made to the home. A home’s appreciation is calculated based on the fair market value of comparable homes for sale in the neighborhood. There are many resources that will help the investor calculate the proposed income and expenses to anticipate, and well as market projections for appreciation. For more information contact Dan Griffin at Compass, Inc. dan.griffin@ compass.com
Why you shouldn’t wait until spring to sell your home Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS, Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty It’s often said that spring and summer are the best RAWLINGS times to buy or sell a house. For this reason, you might hold off listing your home. But if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that is when they will have the most competition! There are many advan-
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties New Homes Division shines at 41st OBIE Awards Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Atlanta, Georgia (October 23, 2021)- The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association hosted the 41st annual Professionalism (OBIE) Awards Saturday, October 23rd at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division, led by Lori Lane Senior Vice President and Managing Broker, along with marketing partner, Marketing Results, and their builder clients took home an unprecedented 37 gold awards and 25 silver awards. With over 100 different categories, the OBIE awards celebrate outstanding achievements in homebuilding and highlight those in the homebuilding industry for excellence in building, marketing, and personal achievement. This year Berkshire Hathaway was honored to receive the gold award for Best Community Service Project for their support of the Sunshine Kids Foundation a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with cancer. In addition to winning numerous marketing accolades, Berkshire Hathaway’s builder clients also won top honors. Trilith Development won 2021 Community of the Year Mixed Use for Trilith in South Atlanta and McKinney Builders won 2021 55+ Housing Community of the Year for The Gardens at Arbor Springs in Newnan. “I am so proud of Lori Lane, her marketing team and builder clients. I join our entire organization in congratulating them.” said Dan Forsman, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “I am especially honored that our company was recognized for our ongoing support of the Sunshine Kids Foundation.” “It was an amazing night and so nice to see so many in our industry come together to celebrate homebuilding.” said Lori Lane. “My team and I are proud to work with the best in the industry. Our clients are dedicated to developing and building award winning communities and it is truly a privilege to be part of their success.” About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHS) New Homes Division The New Homes Division (NHD) is honored to represent some of the most respected builders and developers in Metro Atlanta. Led by Senior Vice President, Managing Broker, Lori Lane, NHD offers cutting edge FULL-SERVICE sales management, marketing, social media, and advertising. BHHS offers experienced on-site staffing and dedicated new homes sales management with exceptional systems, tools, and training. NHD is constantly focusing on the latest technological innovations to give our builders and developers a competitive advantage. For more information, please visit BHHSGANewHomes.com. About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has over 1,600 associates and 26 locations across the Greater Metro Atlanta and North Georgia areas. The company generated over $4.4 billion in
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Rawlings: Continued from Page 10 But if you were to list your home during the winter, less competition will make it easier for buyers to notice your property. 2. Quicker Transactions Another great benefit of selling your home when there are fewer listings on the market is that there are also fewer transactions occurring. With fewer overall transactions, mortgage lenders, appraisers and inspectors are less overwhelmed, and the selling process is likely to be smoother and faster. It will also help in overall response time, leading to less stress and frustration for you! 3. Mortgage Rates Are Low Although spring and summer might only be a few months or weeks away, mortgage interest rates can shift upwards between now and then. When mortgage rates increase, purchasing power decreases. If you postpone listing your home and rates begin to rise, this may limit the number of buyers who can qualify for a loan to purchase your home.
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Rotary Club of Dunwoody hosts chamber officials DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Dunwoody recently heard Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce CEO Stephanie Freeman and Chairwoman Chavonne Reed explain the mission and vision of the business organization. Their mission is to “Advance Economic Prosperity for all.” Their vision sees Dunwoody as the “Premier Business Organization in the Region.” They said the chamber desires to be of service to all. The organization receives no funding from the city and is a 501c6, governed by 13 directors who are involved in the community.
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Typewriters take center stage in tech specialist’s life By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmdia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Tom Rehkopf is a natural storyteller. The threads of his stories lead to the silver screen and traverse digital and analogue worlds. The Roswell resident, a mathematician by training, worked 25 years for AT&T, a decade at Bell Laboratories and now heads an IT consulting company. His career has included chasing Russian submarines and programming guidance equations for the Titan IIIB booster rocket. That’s the digital Tom, it’s the analog version who thrives today. “I don’t want to work, I want to keep playing with typewriters,” Rehkopf said. “The appeal to me is not as a tool, it’s as an artifact and I would buy them if they looked cool.” He began collecting typewriters about 25 years ago and has amassed several hundred machines. “I had been collecting typewriters on and off, I went to flea markets and estate sales and stuff like that, they would just catch my eye,” Rehkopf said. “I didn’t particularly want to type letters or type the great American novel.” A network of pickers in Germany, Poland, Sweden and Malta assist in his typewriter acquisition. He is still on the
hunt for a cherry red Olivetti ICO MP1 from the late 1930s. The most meaningful in his collection is a Royal Portable her wife used while enrolled at Florida State University in the early 1960s. Some of the typewriters are included in community outreach. Rehkopf has given away at least eight of the machines to children with autism, a learning impairment impacting speech and nonverbal communication. About 20 more have been donated to teachers at area schools for classroom use. More are headed to the Theater Department at the University of North Georgia later this month for a production of “9 to 5.” Some of the connections were made through the Atlanta Typewriter Meet, whose website Rehkopf designed. The group can be found online at atlantatypewritermeet.com. The devices have even made it to the big screen, thanks to a chance meeting. Some five years ago, Rehkopf was at Progressive Methods computer repair in Decatur seeking advice from owner Jim Riegert. “Up drives three gigantic black SUVs, I told Jim it was either the mafia or the cops and it didn’t look good,” Rehkopf said. “The entourage disappeared into the back and one of the guys said, ‘That’s Tom Hanks!’” Hanks was on a ladder in the ware-
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house, pulling typewriters off a shelf. Hanks inquired about the typewriter Rehkopf brought for repair. For about 10 minutes, the two Toms gazed over a Smith Corona Number 4 trying to diagnose an issue with a ribbon vibrator. Leveraging his connection with Hanks, Rehkopf broke into the television industry. He recently supplied two shows — “The Glorias” and the remake of “The Wonder Years” — with typewriters. He also signed an agreement with 20th Century Fox to provide typewriters and technical expertise. His skillset carries a Roswell connection to the Computer Museum of America. On Oct. 14, Rehkopf took his cleaning supplies and toolkit loaded with surgical utensils and screwdrivers to clean up CoMA’s typewriter collection. The museum held a World War II technology event the week before, and Rehkopf entered German
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There were people on both sides of the smallpox vaccine debate. A Sept. 7, 1891, Atlanta Constitution column, “Against Vaccination,” featured a lengthy letter from a citizen strongly opposed to vaccination and Atlanta’s rule that students could not attend without
vaccination. The letter is followed by an explanation and opinion by Dr. J. B. Baird, secretary of the Board of Health: “The more the people become enlightened, the more they believe in it and know its worth. And, if proof is wanted of its benefits to humanity, thousands and thousands can be given. It’s foolishness to argue otherwise, and there’s no clearer part of the study of medicine.” Nine years earlier, Atlanta Superintendent of Schools William Franklin Slaton stated that every child in Atlanta schools was vaccinated against smallpox. When one student’s family asked for her not to be vaccinated, she was removed from school. (Atlanta Constitution, April 28, 1882) A notice titled “Public Schools” on Aug. 31, 1882, informed the public that the “Office of Superintendent, 75 E. Mitchell, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the next three days. Persons applying for school tickets must bring certificate of vaccination.” Whether the vaccine was required or even available to the small communities surrounding Atlanta, I do not know. Family and cemetery history tell us that smallpox was causing devastation to these communities. At Nancy Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Brookhaven, Solomon Goodwin was buried in 1849 and is believed to have died of smallpox. Good-
win was later reinterred on Goodwin land along Peachtree Road only to be later moved back to Nancy Creek Cemetery. (“The History of DeKalb County, Georgia 1822-1900, Vivian Price) In Dunwoody, the Bennett-Rainey Cemetery and Donaldson Cemetery had their beginnings around the time of a smallpox epidemic. The BennettRainey Cemetery was referred to as a smallpox cemetery by Franklin Garrett, Atlanta historian who documented cemeteries in DeKalb County in 1931. (Atlanta History Center, Franklin Garrett necrology, 1931) Fannie Adams, Lonnie Adams, Maggie Adams and Minnie Adams all succumbed to the disease around 1884 and 1885 and are buried at Bennett-Rainey Cemetery, a small, unmarked cemetery along North Shallowford Road. The Donaldson Cemetery, adjacent to Donaldson-Bannister Farm, includes the grave of Nuty A. Donaldson who died in 1883. She was the daughter of original owners William J. Donaldson and Millie Adams Donaldson. On her marker are the words “died from smallpox.” Smallpox began over 3,000 years ago according to cdc.gov. Dr. Edward Jenner’s discoveries in 1796 led to a vaccine. Concentrated efforts by the World Health Organization to eradicate smallpox began in 1959. By 1966, smallpox was considered eliminated in North America and Europe. The Intensified Eradication Program began the next year, and in 1980 the World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated. The first year that smallpox vaccine was not given to children routinely was 1972. Those who were born before then usually have a small circle scar on their arm as a reminder of their smallpox vaccine. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail. Solution com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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A sad farewell to a beloved companion It is with a heavy heart that I share this sad news about Banjo, the dog who has been my constant companion for twelve years. At age fourteen, my boy crossed the rainbow bridge. His easy-going, cheerful demeanor brought joy to all who met him—whether he was out walking in the neighborhood, getting belly rubs at book KATHY signings, or traveling with us to MANOS PENN mountain cabins. During our time together, we developed a routine. He and I were the first ones up every morning, and Banjo went outside to inspect our wooded backyard while I started the coffee. Accompanied by Puddin’ the cat, we relaxed on the porch or in the living room and then traipsed upstairs to my office. Picture Banjo getting his daily greenie and snoozing on his bed beneath my desk while Puddin’ nibbled her treats. My boy was multitalented and especially good at imitating a footrest. With his dad, Banjo returned downstairs for his arthritis chew, a belly rub, and the opportunity to lick the yogurt dish. He could be counted on to appear upstairs around three or four looking for the special treats for his liver. The best spot for belly rubs was beside his dad’s recliner, and that’s where Banjo spent his evenings while we watched TV. At bedtime, he shifted to the master bath where we carefully stepped over him until it was time for the morning routine to begin again. There’s no doubt he had us trained. Goodness, how we loved da boy, as his father called him. We had dogs before Banjo, and they were all special, but he was the first and only one that I trained. I’m convinced that experience sparked our special bond. When he embarked on his career as a canine author, we became inseparable. Banjo was my muse. Though I’ve long been a columnist and blogger, it was Banjo who inspired me to tackle fiction. It all started with his DNA analysis. When I sat down to share those results, the story unfolded in his voice instead of mine—pure serendipity. He was quite beside himself to learn that he had Great Pyrenees ancestors and that those majestic creatures were once the royal dogs of France. Thus began Banjo’s writing career as Lord Banjo, penning blogs and the occasional guest column for me. Encouraged by the reaction to his tales, “we” published a collection of his blogs—“Lord Banjo, the Royal Pooch.”
Local shops carried his books, and we spent many a happy day at book signings. Dressed in a purple velvet cape, he was a hit wherever we went. Trust me, I knew from the get-go that my sweet boy was the attraction—not me. Folks came to see milord and rub his royal belly. That they sometimes bought a book was a bonus. Additional Lord Banjo blogs followed as well as an invitation for da boy to have a column in the “Highlands Newspaper.” According to my editor, who kindly allowed me to continue writing columns too, readers clamored to hear more from Banjo. Appearing at festivals in Highlands was a special treat because we regularly heard exclamations of “Oh! It’s Lord Banjo. I love your columns.” To Banjo, that meant it was time to assume the royal belly rub position, and he happily obliged. I’m pretty sure, though, that his favorite appearances were those at Camp Flashback in Dunwoody, where the young campers adored him. Fast forward to pulling together a second Lord Banjo book and connecting with a marketing consultant who suggested I write a very different book. When she uttered those fateful words, “You should write a cozy mystery,” I was flabbergasted but gave it a whirl. Cozies often feature pets, so I included a cat and dog—who talk to their pet parent. Now, five books in, readers are quite taken with Dickens & Christie. The lines for Dickens are a joy to write because his words come straight from Banjo. It’s not a stretch to say that I would never have written cozy mysteries if it weren’t for my lovable boy. This fall, he enjoyed one last trip to the mountains, complete with a walk around the lake and a glimpse of the geese. A few days later, he began to fail, and when he ceased climbing the stairs, we knew his time was near. We helped him to his feet so he could walk to his dish or go outside, but beyond that, he barely moved. Our hearts broke when he cut those big brown eyes at us. And, when he could no longer climb the three steps to the porch and we had to carry him inside, we made the hard decision to let him go. I’m sure you can hear the huge sigh emanating from my office and see me wiping tears from my eyes. I cried when the vet came to send him on his way to doggy heaven, and I had a major meltdown the next day. There are sure to be more tears in the days ahead. As I write more words for Dickens, I’ll sense Banjo beneath my desk, and I’ll be channeling his happy-go-lucky thoughts. Can you hear my boy? He’s saying, “Keep it up, Mum. I love you.” P.S. Many, many thanks to the staff at the Animal
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Kathy and Banjo stand in front of a promotional poster for “Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch.”
Hospital of Dunwoody Village, who loved and cared for Banjo all these years, and to Dr. McReynolds at Transitions, for lovingly helping Banjo make his final journey. Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest and Robin Groomingdales and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ KathyManosPennAuthor/.
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Ralph Joseph Godfrey, age 94, formerly of Dunwoody, passed away on October 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Ursula Godfrey of Charlotte. He is also survived by a daughter Eileen Leoncavallo and husband Nick of Columbia, S.C., son Richard and wife Missy of Garner, N. C., son Jim and wife Lillian of Char-
lotte, son David and wife Lina of Tiburon, Ca. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Ralph worked the bulk of his career with Equifax, moving to Meadowlake lane in Dunwoody in 1976. He retired in l990 and then worked for 10 years at Northside Realty. He enjoyed volunteering with Angel Flight, Meals on Wheels, and part time Park Ranger. While in Dunwoody, he and Ursula were members of All Saints Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
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