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A rezoning application for the North River Shopping Center in Sandy Springs has been approved by city officials. Plans propose developing the 13-acre property into a multi-use development, aimed at revitalizing the city’s north end.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The North River Shopping Center on Roswell Road has long been considered a vital piece of Sandy Springs’ future if redeveloped correctly.
You might know it as the former home of the Stars and Strikes bowling alley or the current site of Dollar General and the ever-delicious Samad Grill, but city leaders hope to convert the property into a walkable, multi-use development helping revitalize north part of the city.
The Sandy Springs City Council took
LEMONADE DAYS
The Lemonade Days Festival has returned to Dunwoody for the 23rd year, offering food, rides, entertainment and yes, ice cold lemonade to hundreds of participants from across the metro Atlanta area. Hosted by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, the festival was started in the wake of a tornado that ripped through Dunwoody in 1998. It now funds the work of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust and efforts to preserve local history.
steps April 18 to make that hope a reality, unanimously approving a proposal that could transform the 13-acre North River Shopping Center, into a development with apartments, townhomes, 52,000 square feet of retail space and a trail connection to the Chattahoochee River.
Presented by Sandy Springs Planning and Zoning Manager Michele McIntoshRoss, the development plans were announced as part of a rezoning request for the property made by Atlanta-based real estate firm Stream Reality.
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Each week Appen Media requests police incident reports to inform residents about the safety of their community. Sandy Springs continues to withhold what it calls the "narrative reports." It is the only city Appen Media covers that follows this practice, which goes against guidance from the Attorney General, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Sheriff's Association, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia and Georgia Press Association. Appen Media will continue pursuing the release of documents that belong to the public in order to inform residents how safe - or unsafe - the city is keeping it.
ATLANTA — The Georgia Army National Guard is mounting an advertising effort to increase recruitment and awareness at 67 Georgia public high schools, including some in north Metro Atlanta. Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek high schools are among dozens of schools throughout the state whose students will be targeted with location-based advertising.
The National Guard will use geofencing, which serves ads to social media users based on their location data, with the “intent of generating qualified leads of potential applicants for enlistment” from the 17 to 24-year-old demographic, according to contract documents obtained by Appen Media.
In addition to high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates, documents said the campaign will target parents who visit school locations and “centers of influence” at the schools, like coaches and school counselors.
The proposed contract, which closed bidding in February but has not yet been publicly awarded, stipulates concentrating on a 1-mile radius around each school through social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and oth-
ers. The infamous video-sharing social network, TikTok, which is banned for official United States Department of Defense use, will not be included in the campaign, despite its enormous popularity among young people.
Other schools included in the ad-
vertising campaign include Cambridge High School in Milton and Centennial High School in Roswell. However, within a mile radius of nearly all the schools listed, there are middle and elementary schools that could also be targeted.
An Associated Press report from
February said the U.S. Army fell about 15,000 soldiers, or 25 percent short of its recruitment goals in 2022. Officials said this may be due to a declining perception of army life among young people.
Army officials told the Associated Press that, based on information gathered through surveys, they believe young people do not see the Army as a safe place or a good career path, as previous generations might have.
Representatives from the Georgia Army National Guard could not be reached for comment on the advertising campaign.
In an email to Appen Media, Fulton County Schools Media Relations Manager Anne Boatwright said the school system is not involved with the Georgia National Guard’s advertising plans but does supply student directory information to aid in military recruitment, as required by Georgia law.
Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, local schools are required to release the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of high school students when requested by military recruiters, unless students or parents request that the information not be made available.
Attempts to reach representatives at the DeKalb County School System for comment were unsuccessful.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Christian Youth Theater Atlanta, a nonprofit youth development and arts organization, celebrated its 20th anniversary with its 50th main stage production, “SpongeBob the Musical,” April 20-23.
Held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, the production was a familyfriendly musical based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series. It had higher stakes than ever as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom faced the total annihilation of their undersea world.
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Atlanta was founded in 2003 with a mission to provide arts education and community theater productions for North Fulton and surrounding areas. Since then, the organization has served more than 10,000 students and produced over 50 main stage shows.
“It is hard to believe that we are celebrating this milestone,” said Connie Matthews, CYT Atlanta executive director. “We have had the joy of watching students enter this program as early as 5 years old and graduate high school at 18. Many of our alumni are working actors locally, on cruise ships, off Broadway and on.”
In addition to providing students with the opportunity to perform, CYT At-
lanta also offers a variety of educational programs, including classes in acting, singing, dancing and music. The organization’s mission is to build character on and off stage, and Matthews says that
she is most proud of the growth she has seen in many of the students she has worked with.
“Several of our students pursue music, dance, or musical theater and
have received generous scholarships at renowned universities,” said Matthews. “Many have graduated from college and are working and living their dreams, and we couldn’t be prouder of them.”
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Students, families and alumni gathered at Dunwoody High School Saturday, April 15, to celebrate 50 years of education in the community.
This major milestone for the high school was marked by educators and local residents with a day-long party, featuring music, food trucks, school tours, exhibitions and an alumni flag
football game.
Dunwoody High School opened on Vermack Road in 1972 with 900 students and has since grown to include many new stateof-the-art programs for the nearly 2,100 students it serves today.
Officials said proceeds raised during the celebration will help fund multiple projects at the school, including the construction of new football stadium bleachers.
After touring Dunwoody High School at its 50th-anniversary celebration April 15, Dunwoody residents wandered the school’s grounds and stadium. Funds raised during the celebration will go toward improving the stadium and other projects.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a series of free cultural arts and dance performances on the Lawn at Ashford Lane.
The showcase celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage runs from 1. to 4 p.m., April 30, at 1230 Ashford Crossing in Dunwoody. The festival will feature dance, music
and arts groups from throughout the Atlanta area. The event will be hosted by Dunwoody’s Economic Development Department.
“We’re adding something new this year by including interactive performances that will involve audience members and provide some explanation and instruction,” Rosemary Watts, Dunwoody Business and Cultural Development manager said. “This is a great way
to celebrate Dunwoody’s diversity. We’re excited to bring this celebration to the outdoor lawn at Ashford Lane, which is a beautiful new community gathering place.”
Performers will include Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, FASCA Yo-Yo and Lion Dance, Korean Dance Academy, Shaolin Institute, Jathiswara School of Dance and Music, Vietnamese TaiChi 132 Forms and many others.
The event will also feature a demonstration of Japanese floral arrangements and information tables on Thailand, China, Laos, Japan, Taiwan and India.
A full list of performances and more information on the celebration can be found by visiting dunwoodyga.gov and clicking on Arts and Culture and Cultural Heritage Events in the Government tab.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — After an hours-long discussion April 11, the Dunwoody Planning Commission gave initial approval to a special land use permit to allow the Marcus Jewish Community Center to expand its recreation facilities on Tilly Mill Road.
Dunwoody Senior Planner Madalyn Smith told commissioners the proposal by the Marcus Jewish Community Center, which offers outdoor recreation programs, summer camps and other events, would add 12 new pickleball courts and a multipurpose court to the facility’s eastern grounds.
Because the neighborhood recreation club has been in the community since 1961, Smith said the center operates without a special land use permit.
Dunwoody has experienced a huge surge in interest in pickleball, which is similar to tennis but requires a different style of court and equipment.
Kathy Zickert, an attorney with Smith, Gambrell and Russell representing the Marcus Jewish Community Center, said the recreation center has experienced the surge firsthand and needs new facilities to keep up with demand.
“I don’t, I suspect, have to advise you
of the popularity of pickleball that’s arisen over the past couple of years,” she said.
Zickert said the proposed project will add four new open-air pickleball courts to the recreation center and eight covered courts, as well as a viewing platform added to a nearby existing building.
Other improvements include minor upgrades to the center’s west parking lots and pool area.
The Planning Commission heard public comments from a handful of local residents who expressed a mix of opinions about the expansion.
Resident David Abes said he has been a member of the MJCC all his life and regularly visits the recreation center with his family. Abes said that any improvements to the center will only serve to improve the
community and make it stronger.
“I think it’s an amazing thing to just keep improving this,” he said. “I think this is going to be an amazing thing for the community in general.”
However, most residents speaking at the meeting voiced concerns about how the project will affect the neighborhoods surrounding the Marcus Jewish Community Center.
Specifically, neighbors said they feared the project would exacerbate existing noise problems they have had with the center.
Nancy Echikson, who lives directly adjacent to the center’s day camp on the property’s western edge, said her life is already regularly disrupted by an outdoor sound system that accompanies the summer camp programs.
“I am woken up at 7:39 every summer morning, for three months with that thumping coming up from my pillow,” Echikson said. “The problem is they are essentially running a business and making decisions the way a business would, and not the way that residents would make decisions in a residential neighborhood.”
Echikson and other residents who spoke at the meeting said they could not support the proposal without, “serious noise abatement measures.”
Responding to community
concerns, Zickert said an independent noise study was conducted for the property prior to the meeting, which reportedly showed the project would not impact the surrounding community any more than is reasonable.
She said that according to the study, pickleball courts would have less of a noise impact on the community than basketball courts.
“There is some noise inherent to any recreational opportunity,” she said. “But we do not believe that this one is going to create the problems that have been alleged.”
Zickert said they would consider alternative noise abatement strategies, like soundproofing measures, if they were deemed necessary by city staff.
After several rounds of questions and discussions, Planning Commission members approved the proposal, with a condition banning any public announcement systems from being installed on the new courts.
The motion was approved 4-2, with Planning Commission Chair Thomas O’Brien and Vice Chair Erika Harris opposed, and Commissioner Jackie Edmundson absent from the vote.
This special land use permit proposal will now advance to the Dunwoody City Council for final consideration.
“I think this is going to be an amazing thing for the community in general.”
DAVID ABES Member of the MJCC
Appen Media Group is proud to present the winners of the second annual Best of Perimeter contest as determined by you, the residents of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and Brookhaven. Each year this contest recognizes the best that the Perimeter business community has to offer in over 100 categories for medical, retail, food and beverage, recreation, people and community and services. Thank you to everyone who cast a vote in this year’s contest and congratulations to all the winners.
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Van Michael Salon - Sandy Springs
BEST HOME BUILDER / DEVELOPER
Bill Grant Homes
Six Points Homes
BEST INFORMATION SERVICES
Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber
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BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
Farmers Insurance – Robert O Brien
BEST PRE-SCHOOL / DAY CARE
Dunwoody Baptist Preschool
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BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOL
Dunwoody Christian School Marist School
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Karen Cannon Realtors
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Northside Tree Professionals
Evergreen Tree Services
BEST TUTORING CENTER
Edison Prep
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Dunwoody
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Wade Automotive Repair
EuroWerks
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The Piedmont Bank - Dunwoody
First Carolina Bank
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Ernie’s Barber Shop
Gino’s Classic Barbers
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Sunshine Car Wash
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E. 48th Street Market
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BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Ming Zhou Real Estate Services
Pollock Commercial, Inc. – Jeff Pollock
BEST CPA
Brian Muia
Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors
BEST DRY CLEANER
Fabricare Center Cleaners
Dunwoody Hall Cleaners
BEST ESTHETICIAN
Angela Michael Skincare & Spa
Skinfinity Esthetics
BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Kwartin & Levine, LLP
Shuman & Shuman, P.C
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER
Financial Innovations, LLC
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor:
Jennifer A Howard
Lisa Torres – State Farm Insurance Agent
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
paulaproduct
Linda Rickles Interiors
BEST LAW FIRM
Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins, LLP
Conway Law, LLC
BEST LIVING TRUST SERVICE
Estate Innovations, LLC
Hindson & Melton LLC
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
Holly Walther Lending Team
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Litner + Deganian, P.C.
Law Offices of Villard Bastien, LLC
BEST PET DAYCARE / LODGER
Camp Run-A-Mutt Dunwoody
Atlanta Pet Resort – Dunwoody
BEST PET GROOMING
Robin’s Groomingdales –Grooming Salon Dunwoody
Scenthound – Dunwoody
BEST PET SUPPLY / BOUTIQUE
Hollywood Feed – Sandy Springs
Pet Wants – Sandy Springs
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Mandi Mitchell Photography
Sam Bennett – Cutting Edge Images, Inc.
BEST PLUMBER
The Dunwoody Plumber
G Force Plumbing
BEST POOL SERVICES
Spartan Pool Supplies
TPS Pool Service
The McCarty Group –Keller Williams Realty
BEST RENOVATION/HOME
Brought to you by – Wade Automotive Repair
Wade Automotive was founded in the name of the owner's grandfather, W.G. Wade, who was the backbone of the family, a successful businessman, an avid car enthusiast and collector, and a proud father of three girls - but no boy - to carry on the family name after he passed. Wade Automotive Repair carries his name in the continued spirit of his direct honesty and integrity. Wade Automotive Repair is owned by Jesse Robitaille, a BMW Master Certified and ASE Master Certified automotive mechanic with extensive experience in repairing all vehicle types. Jesse graduated with a degree in advanced automotive technology and repair, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition, Jesse was chosen to attend BMW S.T.E.P. 1 Advanced Secondary Automotive Training on a full scholarship. This training develops top technicians capable of thinking outside the box to diagnose and repair issues with today's most complicated vehicles!
After over a decade in the dealership and independent shop arena, Jesse decided he had enough of the deceit so prevalent in the industry, and so decided to open his own shop intent on establishing and maintaining a proven record of honesty. Come to Wade Automotive Repair for all your vehicles TLC.
dustry knowledge and the belief that every customer is special. With 14 locations, throughout Dekalb, Gwinnett, Forsyth and North Georgia, the Piedmont Bank offers a broad spectrum of personal and business banking services. Soon, we will have another branch coming to Kennesaw, GA in Cobb County. With technology, we can offer online banking,
mobile banking as well as mobile capture some of the many services available. In no way does these services replace the personal relationships appropriate to a healthy banking relationship. We invite you to come in and let us prove we are the Best Bank Around. Piedmont Bank is ready to elevate your banking experience.
The team at Edison Prep is honored to be named the Best Tutoring Center in Appen Media’s Best of Perimeter 2023 for the second year in a row! We thank the incredible communities of Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven for continuing to choose our company for your test prep needs.
At Edison Prep, we work with students to help them achieve their goals in standardized testing and in college admissions. It is our honor to help 1,800+ students every year prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP History exams.
Brian and Silvia Eufinger co-
founded Edison Prep in 2010, offering 1-1 tutoring in students’ homes or local coffee shops. In 2011, Brian and Silvia published the first edition of Edison Prep’s SAT and ACT curriculum—comprehensive workbooks with the content, strategies, and practice materials to help students improve their scores— which they continue to revise each year. The company soon added AP History Bootcamps to the yearly rotation! And since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to include SAT and ACT group courses, accelerated bootcamps, and expanded private tutoring options—and much more!
Edison Prep prides itself on being a boutique tutoring agency with a small, experienced team led by the two founders, who still teach full-time in the trenches alongside the rest of the team (this is highly unusual in the test prep industry). The founders
teach all the SAT and ACT group classes, and then do private tutoring whenever they’re not teaching classes. They’ve trained a small team of tutors to assist with the private fine-tuning tutoring that many of the group class students do after taking the class. (85% of students either start off with, or only, do a group class.) We are proud that our small team of experienced tutors has over 100,000 hours of experience; we pay at the top of the market to ensure quality and retain top tutors who live and breathe these tests, be it by taking the real exams each year, dissecting newly released tests hot off the presses, or talking shop to tighten up our curriculum and materials.
Edison Prep is frequently invited to speak about test prep and admissions at high schools, national conferences, and education podcasts. In 2020, the National Test Prep Association
elected Edison Prep co-founder Brian Eufinger as a board member.
We are fortunate to continue growing our offerings. In 2023, we expanded our office space, added team members, revised our books, and are hard at work building our new Digital SAT curriculum. We also celebrated our 20,000th student!
All services are available both inperson and virtually. While most of our students are in greater Atlanta, technology allows us to serve families around the world: We have worked with students in 30 states and five countries.
We’re happy to help students create timely test prep plans that address their unique needs. Students and families can access free test prep resources, including mock tests every weekend, parent information sessions, and more, at edisonprep. com.
Brought to you by - Angela Michael Skincare & Spa
Hi, I’m Angela. I am the proud owner of Angela Michael Skincare & Spa located in Dunwoody, GA. With customized treatments, years of training, and a wealth of knowledge. I'm a Licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist with over 20 years of collective experience serving women in the wellness and beauty industry. I specialize in holistic and anti-aging skin health. I have worked to build a team to be passionate about the skin, body, and well-being of others, The goal is treating and educating clients on the benefits of skincare and wellness. Her trained staff not only help clients with choosing the right skincare treatment but will teach the fundamentals of home regimen and will educate you in skincare, makeup, and well-being. I am licensed through the Georgia Board of Cosmetology and have experience and advanced training in skin rejuvenation, anti-aging treatments, advanced aesthetics, European facials, holistic skincare, along with bridal, model and photography makeup. Please visit us at www.amskincare.com for more information or to schedule your appointment.
and to assist you in reaching your desired outcome.
We are truly honored to be selected as the best Family Law Attorney of Perimeter for the third year in a row! We look forward to continuing to deliver excellent family law and mediation services. Kwartin & Levine, LLP prides itself on providing compassionate advocacy and strategic solutions to our clients whose families are experiencing changes and/or facing legal issues. We are here to help you through the difficulties involved with family conflict
We handle uncontested and contested divorce cases, legitimations, child custody & child support matters, prenuptial agreements, name changes, and more. Kwartin & Levine also practices in the areas of wills, trusts, and probate law. Please let us know how we can assist you.
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We proudly serve our pet community to help solve common problems such as licking paws, itching, recurrent ear infections, bad breath and restlessness, that can be caused by nutrition that may not be suitable for your pet. Our
superior, limited ingredient food may be the answer you are looking for. We will take a deep dive into the history of your pet’s issues and come up with a specific plan to help. Even if your pet is not having issues, good nutrition is imperative to life-long health, just like THEIR humans! Let us help you today! PetWants.com/SandySprings
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Bernadette’s was started by Bernadette in the late 1980’s. Throughout the years we have grown into a full service hair salon and wig shops for cancer, alopecia, and natural hair loss in the Atlanta area. We are proud to have such a legacy behind us and are excited to continue to grow our name in Atlanta. At Berna-
dette’s we offer cutting, from sharp-lined bobs to free-hand textured cuts. We offer blow-dry and styling as well. All our stylists have experience with updos and braiding for any special event in your life. We offer many coloring techniques from highlights and baby lights as well as balayage and freehand color. Please give us a call at 770.394.7539 or visit our website at www.Bernadettessalon.com to schedule your appointment.
The Holly Walther Lending Team is honored to be voted the Best Mortgage Lender for 2023. Behind every loan is a real person with dreams, aspirations, and a personal story. In this technology driven world where computers make important decisions, it is the dreams, aspirations, and stories that are not taken into consideration. I have built my team around the promise of listening to and understanding our customers’ dreams and their current and future financial goals. We not only teach them about their options, but we are their advocate in the sea of red tape, supporting them so they can achieve their dreams - just like I did. This is more than a promise, it has been my passion since 1998. That means if you decide to be a part of our family of friends and work with us, you will be partnering with a lending team who
will maximize your choices that makes sense for your needs. I am among the top mortgage loan producers in Georgia and have a 100% closing record of pre-approved loans.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, building a new home, have purchased multiple homes, or are an investor purchasing investment properties, our exclusive concierge service, and systematic communication will keep you informed and involved every step of the way, ensuring a streamlined approval process.
Our team focuses on honesty, integrity, and a solution–based approach to any challenge that might arise during the lending process. We listen to your needs to identify the best financing scenario available. From the beginning of the application through final closing, you can have confidence that all decisions are made locally and based on what is BEST for YOU and YOUR STORY.
We want to thank you for voting us the “Best Pet Daycare/ Lodger” in all of the Perimeter area! Every day we strive to provide the community with a premier cage free dog daycare and boarding paradise. Our indoor/ outdoor camp is beautiful (see for yourself on our Muttcams), fun, safe and supervised 24/7. Camp RunA-Mutt™ Dunwoody features over 11000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play area for your dog to romp, play and socialize to their heart's content! Watch your camper online as they run on the spacious grassy area, cool off in the custom waterfall/splashpond, relax on the sun deck or under the cooling misters on a hot day. We also offer dog washing, grooming, boutique, obedience training and surprises you’ll find only at Camp Run-A-Mutt™. Your pup will love it, and so will you.
It's not just the amenities that make us unique. Camp Run-AMutt™ is also 100% cage-free for both daycare and overnight boarding. Your pup will receive exceptional care by our well-trained, attentive
We are humbled and honored to be named the 2023 Best of Perimeter Best Law Firm. Thank you to our clients and team members who voted for us to receive this honor.
At Mozley, Finlayson and Loggins LLP we pride ourselves on our integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled client service- critical components of our superior representation to our clients. We have distinguished ourselves by succeeding in very complex and intricate cases involving aviation business law, transportation and trucking litigation, business law, insurance litigation, commercial and residential real estate services, and more.
staff who are certified in pet CPR and first aid. Overnight Campers enjoy the security of a caring human in the same room while they snooze. Our goal is to make boarding fun by minimizing the stress and anxiety some dogs experience when they are away from home. “Pack boarding” instead of cages, human love instead of being alone, it’s a no brainer.
Founded in 1977, Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins LLP blends the experience necessary to obtain results with the ability to keep fees reasonable. The results we obtain keep our clients coming back and lead them to refer their colleagues and professional associates to us. We take pride in our cost-effective approach to success. Our clients are teamed with one or
more of our experienced lawyers, all of whom have proven themselves and demonstrated their skill. We look forward to helping you with all of your legal needs.
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Wow! This award is such an honor and Conway Law is truly humbled to be chosen by the community as one of the Best of the Perimeter.
In 2013, Attorney Chris Conway left a national insurance defense firm to start Conway Law. He desires to fight for justice for those injured by someone else’s negligence or recklessness. He fights for his clients by using what he learned defending insurance companies. He and his family love living in Dunwoody and being involved in the community whether with Chesnut Elementary, Dunwoody North Fins, Dan & Company, Rush Union, or Orbit Arts Academy.
Here is something practical to remember if you are ever in a car wreck: Conway Law’s Four (4) “C’s” for car wrecks:
(1) CALL the police. People lie and an insurance company will not believe you unless there is a police report documenting the wreck;
(2) COLLECT information. Take pictures of everything: your vehicle, the other vehicle, the locations of the vehicles after the wreck, the other driver’s tag and insurance information. A picture is worth a thousand words and often the car that hits you looks worse that your vehicle.
(3) CARE for yourself. Go and see a medical professional if you feel pain or stiffness, persistent headaches, numbness or tingling going down your arms or legs, or pain in any other area of your body. If you wait to see a doctor hoping that the pain will go away or suffer in silence, an insurance company will use that against you.
(4) CALL Conway Law. Insurance companies are in business to make money and try everything to diminish the value of your claim. You need someone with the knowledge and experience to fight for you.
We are so honored and grateful to our community to be voted “Best Renovation/Home Improvement Service” in Perimeter for 2 years in a row!
Valarda specializes in residential renovations throughout Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, and beyond. Since 2012, we have renovated over 100 homes in the area for our clients. In addition to the residential remodels, we are the exclusive contractor flipping homes for a locally based real estate investor. This range of experience has provided us with the unique skills and resources to be very cost effective, the ability to perform just about any renovation project, and insight as to which improvements best increase a home’s value. We have built strong, lasting, relationships with our subcontractors and municipality offices to ensure the projects run smoothly from permit to completion.
Our recent client, Leah M., shares her thoughts: “The team at Valarda was respectful, timely and thorough. Each employee that came into our home showed kindness to my children and treated my home with respect. Valarda has an online calendar
that clearly lays out what crew will be at your house and what they will be doing… This was helpful for us to plan around the work and supplies needed that were scheduled for the day. The level of detail paid to each
aspect of the project was impressive. We appreciated the time they took to care for our home. We have nothing but high regards and recommendations for Valarda. We were very happy with the final product and the time -
line with which it was completed.”
To our community - It is an honor to be entrusted to help you build a home you love - It is our pleasure and privilege to continue to serve you... Thank you for this recognition!
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Vintage Pizzeria – Dunwoody
Village Burger – Dunwoody
Moondog Growlers thanks its customers for voting again this year. We are thrilled to announce that we are again the winner of Best Brewery/Brewpub and Best Beverage/ Wine Store! We are also excited to be runner up for Best Happy Hour, Best Bartender, Best Boss and Best Locally-Owned Business. Our customers are the heart of Moondogs, and we owe our deepest appreciation to them for our success.
Moondogs, located in the heart of Dunwoody Village, is a growler store and bar, offering 40 taps of craft beer, seltzer, cider and root beer. Referred to as the “Dunwoody Community Center,” customers are always welcomed into this intimate environment, as well as their dogs. You can have a beer, bring your dinner, play some games and watch the big screen, or you can just stop in to get a growler to go. Either way, you will have a pleasant experience and leave with new friends. Wine, chips and pretzels are also available for purchase. Outdoor seating in common grassy area and children welcome.
BEST FINE DINING
McKendrick’s Steak House
Carbonara Trattoria
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Bar{n} booze {n} bites
Moondog Growlers
BEST HOT DOG
Village Burger – Dunwoody
NFA Burger
BEST ICE CREAM
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – Dunwoody
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – Dunwoody
BEST INDIAN FOOD
Royal Spice Indian Restaurant
Sankranti Indian Kitchen
BEST ITALIAN FOOD
Novo Cucina
E. 48th Street Market
BEST LOCAL FLAIR RESTAURANT
Bar{n} booze {n} bites
Brooklyn Cafe
BEST LUNCH SPOT
Breadwinner Café & Bakery – Dunwoody
NFA Burger
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
Taqueria Los Hermanos – Dunwoody
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
BEST PATIO DINING
Novo Cucina
McDaniel’s QN2
BEST PIZZA
Vintage Pizzeria – Dunwoody
Hearth Pizza Tavern
BEST SALAD
Joey D’s Oak Room
Breadwinner Café & Bakery – Dunwoody
BEST SEAFOOD
C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar – Sandy Springs
The Capital Grille
BEST SMOOTHIE/JUICERY
smoothie king
Arden’s Garden
BEST TAKEOUT FOOD
E. 48th Street Market
NFA Burger
BEST WINGS
Three Dollar Cafe – Sandy Springs
Clay’s Sports Cafe
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Please visit www.moondoggrowlers. com for upcoming events like trivia nights and the Spring Art Market and Super Jam on April 29th, as well as off-site events served by our beer trailer.
BEST INTERNAL MEDICINE
Laureate Medical Group –
Sandy Springs
Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates
BEST MED SPA
Woodhouse Spa - Dunwoody
Face Haven
BEST MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS
Balanced Bodies Sandy Springs Weight Loss MD Dunwoody
BEST MEMORY CARE
Berman Commons
The Mansions at Sandy Springs
Assisted Living & Memory Care
BEST OBGYN
North Atlanta Women’s Specialists
BEST OPTOMETRY
Briggs Vision Group
Thomas Eye Group –Sandy Springs Office
BEST ORAL SURGERY
Perimeter Oral & Facial Surgeons
Sandy Springs Oral Surgery
BEST ORTHODONTIST
Kaplan Orthodontics Village Orthodontics
BEST PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
The Whole Tooth
Christine Scott, DDS
BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
Healthy Kids R Us, P.C. Dunwoody Pediatrics
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Restorative Therapy & Wellness
Results Physiotherapy Sandy Springs, GA
BEST SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Dorothy Benson Multipurpose Sr
Sandy Springs Neighborhood Sr
BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
Berman Commons
The Mansions at Sandy Springs
Assisted Living & Memory Care
BEST SUBSTANCE
ABUSE/ADDICTION TREATMENT
Peachford Hospital
Second Chance Recovery Residences, LLC
BEST URGENT CARE
Dunwoody Urgent Care
Piedmont Urgent Care - Dunwoody Village
BEST AUDIOLOGIST
Atlanta Hearing Associates
Hear USA – Sandy Springs
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Arthur E. Seiden, DC
Corrective Chiropractic – Sandy Springs
BEST DENTISTRY
Dentistry With A Difference
The Whole Tooth
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
MetroDerm, P.C. –
Atlanta/Sandy Springs
Forefront Dermatology
BEST ENT
Dr. Preston Imhof, MD –
North Atlanta ENT and Allergy
Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates, P.C.
BEST FAMILY PRACTICE
Jeffrey M Reznik, MD –
Primary Care of Brookhaven
Laureate Medical Group –
Sandy Springs
BEST HAIR RESTORATION
Advanced Hair Restoration
Hair Restoration Specialists
BEST HOME CARE FOR SENIORS
Home Helpers Home Care of
Alpharetta & North Atlanta Suburbs
Complete Care At Home
BEST HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care
Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care
Peachtree Women’s Clinic - Atlanta
BEST ONCOLOGY
Piedmont Cancer Institute
Atlanta Cancer Care – Perimeter/Tower
BEST OPHTHALMOLOGY
Briggs Vision Group Thomas Eye Group –Sandy Springs Office
BEST PHARMACY (LOCAL)
Dunwoody Pharmacy, Compounding & Wellness
Concord Carlton’s Pharmacy
BEST VETERINARIAN
Dunwoody Animal Medical Center
Village Animal Hospital
Brought to you by - Dr. Al Nordone, Dr. Hannah Oh and the Dentistry with a Difference Team
Thank you to the Dunwoody and greater Perimeter Community for voting us Best Dentist for the THIRD year in a row. We are truly proud and humbled to receive such a prestigious designation. For more than 30 years we have felt an obligation to be an active contributing member of this community. With your help we have held Teddy Bear Drives for the police department, sponsored the restoration of the Spruill Farm House, given college scholarships for graduating high school seniors and sponsored the Dunwoody Woman’s Home Tour to name just a few of our projects. All were made possible with your tremendous support. Together we will continue to make this community a fabulous place to live and work.
Learning that you have cancer is traumatic. Feelings of anxiety, fear and stress may overwhelm you. So many questions. Cancer is a complex disease which needs a comprehensive approach to care. Not all cancers are the same therefore not all care is the same. Searching and finding the best team to treat YOUR cancer is key. At Piedmont Cancer Institute, you will find that individualized, comprehensive cancer care is what we do.
In 1987, Piedmont Cancer Institute began providing care for those diagnosed with cancer. Since that time, PCI has expanded its care to five cities in the Atlanta metro area. We have continued to operate as a private practice allowing our team to build meaningful patient relationships which means you get the individualized care you need. From the beginning, our number one goal has been to provide the best possible care in all aspects of treatment - Clinical, Mind, Body, and Spirit. The physicians treat all types of cancer and hematological diseases. Our physicians and advanced practitioners work closely with your entire treatment team of specialists, primary care physicians, family, and caregivers to address your individualized cancer treatment plan. We integrate leading-edge therapies, the latest clinical trials, and cancer wellness programs for the best care possible.
We also offer convenient telehealth appointments, treatment education appointments and social worker appointments - all easily scheduled through our website.
If you need a partner in care, PCI is here.
PiedmontCancerInstitute.com
Brought to you by - Atlanta Hearing Associates
Atlanta Hearing Associates is dedicated to our mission to make each patient feel like they are a part of our family.
Atlanta Hearing Associates is a large audiology practice that encompasses 5 different locations throughout Georgia. Our offices provide comprehensive hearing tests, tinnitus assessments, ear cleaning, and hearing devices for all ages.
Every doctor you will meet is focused on your needs as a patient and works with every manufacturer to provide
a personalized fitting. Each location utilizes state of the art technology and family-oriented care to help guide our patients to the best hearing devices and information on hearing healthcare.
We also partner with different agencies to provide audiological care to veterans, ATF officers, reservists, police departments, Cochlear implants recipients, and community wellness groups.
We accept all major insurances for patients who have a hearing healthcare benefit that they are eligible to use.
Our offices are located in Atlanta, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lake Oconee, and Milledgevile.
Brought to you by – Village Animal Hospital
The team at Village Animal Hospital would like to take a moment to thank our wonderful clients and support staff for voting for us to be 2023 Best of Perimeter. We have only been open for one year and as a new practice it truly “takes a village”. As a privately owned practice we strive to treat each client and patient as an individual. We pride ourselves on a good quality of medicine that is not always one size fits all. It is important to us to educate and
support the Dunwoody community on how best to care for their pets in sickness and in health. With our newly renovated office in the works, we are here to stay. Be on the lookout for our grand opening party in the fall of 2023. We are accepting new clients and would love to add your pets to our growing family. Stop by our booth at the Dunwoody Arts Festival and meet our doctors; Dr. Riva Wolkow, Dr. Ashlyn Roberts and Dr. Melanie Lucero. We look forward to continuing to provide outstanding service to our clients and superior veterinary care to our patients.
Thank you to our families, friends, patients, dental colleagues, and the community for your votes and support! We are humbled and excited to be Best of Perimeter’s #1 Orthodontist ! For over 16 years, we have strived to not only create beautiful smiles, but also to build real relationships with our patients and community. We are so thankful that all of you in the Dunwoody and surrounding communities have continued to put your trust in us as your orthodontist. Watching our patients’ smiles and confidence transform is the best part of our days! This is a wonderful community, and we are thankful to be a part of it. We are happy to support and volunteer at local schools, swim teams, and community events. Getting to see our patients and dental colleagues outside of the office is a great pleasure. While we understand that Dr. Kaplan’s 20 years of orthodontic expertise, the fact that he is the #1 Invisalign provider in Dunwoody for adults and teens, and our office’s flexible financing options and appointment times may be what initially brings patients through our doors; it makes us smile to know the reason patients choose us as their orthodontist, and then refer their family and friends, is because they have become part of our Kaplan Orthodontics family. They have joked with Dr Kaplan, gotten his advice for family Disney vacations, and cheered along the Kansas Jayhawks! We know it is these relationships, built over almost 20 years, which
have brought us the votes needed to be the #1 Orthodontist in Best of Perimeter. We are honored by this award and so thankful to all of you and this
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great community! Please give us a call today to join our Kaplan Orthodontics family and start your smile journey!
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Berman CommonsIt’s a new day at Berman Commons. New leadership. New chef. New dining options. New everything. We’re going to baseball games. We’re celebrating birthdays. We have book club and Mahjongg and exercise class. We celebrate holidays big and small, from Thanksgiving to Sweethearts Day. And we are open to all.
Right in the neighborhood across from Dunwoody Elementary sits our award-winning assisted living and Memory Care community. For families looking for high quality senior living close to home, Berman Commons is here for you. Our memory care residents can watch ball games at the Marcus JCC just by going out on the patio, and we provide complimentary membership to the JCC for any resident who would like to go next door for swimming, theatre or classes. We are proud to be an active part of the Dunwoody community.
At Berman Commons we empower residents to live an active, healthy and more joyful life. Our highly trained and friendly staff gets to know each resident and their families. Together, we develop a personalized care plan that meets residents’ needs, preferences and schedules, and supports maximum independence.
5 things that make Berman Commons unique
• Programs and activities for independent seniors such as transportation to the Marcus JCC every week and complimentary membership for all residents for swimming, Silver Sneakers and more
• As an I’m Still Here® Center of Excellence, our unique approach to dementia care and engagement encourages residents to utilize their remaining skills and abilities, and our parallel programming is customized for each resident’s interests and personal stage of memory impairment
• Our Pathways Bridge Program provides an enhanced assisted living experience for those who need more support but are not quite ready for a secure memory care neighborhood
• We have outpatient rehab and a primary care clinic on site with weekly visits from our nurse practitioner, making it easier for families who don’t always have the time to take Mom or Dad to medical appointments.
• Our expanded dining options are inclusive to all, from special diets to traditional favorites.
Thank you to Dunwoody Crier readers for choosing The New Berman Commons as Best of Perimeter. We invite you to join us for lunch and experience our community. Learn more at bermancommons.org.
We can't even begin to tell you how much it means to our dedicated staff at Dunwoody Urgent Care that you have voted us the "Best Urgent Care" in the entire Perimeter area for the third year in a row!
For nearly 20 years, we have had the honor and privilege of caring for over 25,000 patients in our community. We had humble beginnings, hoping to fill a void in the medical care offered locally, and our
goal has always been to provide the best care possible to our patients. We live and work in this great city, and we aspire to provide outstanding healthcare for all patients, day after day.
We hope that you remain healthy and injury free, but should you need us, we look forward to caring for you in our newly renovated office, including a state-of-the-art, digital x-ray suite. We are located at 1730 B Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Thank you for putting your trust in us!
Brought to you by – Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta
Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta suburbs has won the Best of Perimeter Home Care for Seniors for the third consecutive year. Our deepest thanks go out to our supporters!
“Over the past years we’ve found that being able to recognize the unique needs of our clients and their families has made a true difference in the kind of care we deliver “ say Hilary and Greg Eldridge. “ Using our knowledge and experience to create a truly personalized approach also lets us respond quickly to their ever changing needs. We understand the importance of being able to age in place wherever you call home, whether it’s in a private house, assisted living community, apartment setting or
even receiving additional assistance in a health facility as you recuperate.”
Just one example of listening to our clients and creating a new approach can be found with our live-in care alternatives. A heart-centered, well matched and skilled Home Helpers Caregiver lives in your loved one’s home and can provide daytime support care, ideal for challenges like decreased mobility, increased fall dangers and conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. They’re also available for occasional nighttime assistance or for emergencies. It answers the concerns so many families have about too many people and schedules to manage. But a caregiver needs five hours of uninterrupted sleep and eight hours total sleep, so if care is needed through the night this option was unavailable – usually
making a team of caregivers and more expensive hourly fees the norm. We take a different approach and can also provide a nighttime caregiver who provides supplemental assistance, allows your primary caregiver to get the rest they need, and is still more economical than an hourly team. It also creates a safe, calming environment with no shift changes during the day.
For the past six years we have also been voted the Best Home Care for Seniors in North Atlanta, as we continue in our commitment to discover what we can do to move your best quality of life forward. Our clients appreciate the professionalism and dedication of our wonderful team and caregivers, who face each day with the goal of making each day the best it can be. A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist
with all personal care, help around the house, safely speed up recovery from surgery, or provide specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc.
Hilary and Greg built this business as a tribute to Hilary’s father and set out eleven years ago to raise the bar for in-home care. “I saw what a difference truly personalized care made for my Dad and strive to provide the kind of care he’d be proud to have inspired”, says Hilary. “I always use his memory as a touchstone to make sure that even in the midst of change we engage the spirit of our clients as we honor the richness of their lives.”
We’re here to help - from six hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 and live-in care. For a free consultation please call Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta at (770) 681-0323.
Brought to you by – Complete Care at Home
When life gets a little heavy and you don’t think you can take care of it all on your own, Complete Care at Home is there for you. Whether you need 24-hour care for your father-in-law, someone to keep your mom company while you’re at work, or just a little help caring for your dad after surgery, our caregivers will take care of your loved one and put your mind at ease.
Our Caregivers - Why we’re Different
At Complete Care at Home, your loved one will receive true, loving care from the one carefully selected caregiver that fits best. We make sure
those we employ are of high character exhibiting integrity, honesty and wise judgment in all aspects of their lives-not just when they’re caring for a client.
You should feel assured that every caregiver we employ can be trusted with your loved one. That’s why we have created a screening process that goes beyond what Georgia requires.
We have been awarded the highest achievement for quality in the country by The Joint Commission.
Complete Care at Home is your complete answer for Homecare Services in Dunwoody, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Brookhaven and surrounding areas.
Brought to you by - Restorative Therapy & Wellness
We want to thank everyone for voting for us AGAIN and making Restorative Therapy & Wellness Best Physical Therapy of Perimeter 2023! This is indeed high praise and tremendous honor. Thirteen years ago, we opened our doors, and by partnering with all of you, we made our journey succeed: “We restore your movement.” We specialize in balance, dizziness, reducing falls, neurological and orthopedic problems.
Our mission at Restorative Therapy & Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest standard of physical therapy clinical excellence using the most up to date research, clinical expertise and quality assurance for our patients, their family members, care-givers and doctors. Our goal is to optimize your desired movement through a mutual cooperative relationship.
During each visit we focus our attention on you. We apply our extensive physical therapy knowledge and skill to restore your movement to its maximum potential. We spend individualized time specifically dedicated to you to design and continually upgrade your ideal exercise plan. We facilitate movement through hands-on techniques which promote healing, muscle integrity and postural balance.
We also serve our neighbors and community by promoting health and wellness through periodic out-reach programs. Our falls prevention program, BOLD (Balance on One Leg Daily), as seen on TV, has been highly regarded, exceptionally comprehensive, cost-effective and fun. We offer free ten minute physical therapy consultations and visits to our clinic. Just call to schedule. We look forward to helping you restore your movement. NEW! WE’VE ADDED SPEECH THERAPY TO OUR CLINIC!
Restorative Therapy & Wellness
5881 Glenridge Drive Suite 170 Atlanta, GA 30328
404-236-0934
Brought to you by – Dunwoody Animal Medical Center
Dunwoody Animal Medical Center is honored to be voted this year’s winner of Best Veterinarian for the third year in a row! This honor means even more since we have been voted Best Veterinarian in what may have been the 3 most difficult years that we have operated as a veterinary hospital. COVID brought challenges to veterinary medicine that continue to this day. Staffing and supply chain issues are only two of the challenges we face as we strive to provide excellent patient and client care to our growing community.
Corporate consolidation of independent veterinary hospitals has been a
huge issue for several years. We are the oldest independently owned veterinary hospital in Dunwoody and are proud of our thirty-three years of service. We feel that remaining independent allows us the freedom and flexibility to quickly adapt and change in order to best fulfill our mission: To take care of our clients by taking care of their pets. Whether we need to alter procedures, introduce new products, purchase new equipment, or switch suppliers in order to provide our best care, we are able to do so quickly and seamlessly without outside restrictions or approvals. Admittedly, it does at times feel like George Bailey living in the world of Mr. Potters, but we feel that remaining independent will give the community
options for veterinary care.
Dunwoody Animal Medical Center was founded in 1990 with the idea of becoming a member of and contributor to the Dunwoody community. Instead of Yellow Page ads (please Google that if you under a certain age!) we chose to use those dollars for support of local schools, community events, and local charities. We are still committed to that philosophy of giving back to our community and wish to remain a personal practice where we know our clients and their pets.
As we have grown, we have added to our veterinary provider staff. While this allows us to better serve our clients and patients, we do not wish to become a hospital where clients feel they can
never see the same doctor. Even as we grow and continue to add staff, we will work hard to make sure that you can have your doctor choice preferences fulfilled as often as possible. We want our clients to always feel free to request the doctor of their choice.
Today, Dunwoody Animal Medical Center would like to thank the community for the support YOU have given us! It is an honor to serve and support the residents of Dunwoody. As the founder of the hospital, I would also like to thank all the wonderful employees who have tirelessly worked to help provide the superior care that we strive to give. We look forward to continuing our relationship with our community and your wonderful pets!
Thank you for voting for us in Best of Perimeter in two categories! Winner: Best Pediatric Dentistry of Perimeter 2023 and First Runner Up: Best Dentistry of Perimeter 2023.
At The Whole Tooth (www.WholeToothDunwoody.com), we believe all dental visits can be easy and fun if the patient is cared for in a comfortable and safe environment. This is possible for adults and children. We know this because we have been practicing the same way for almost eighteen years! In our office, we have a general dentist (Dr. Ashley Starnes) and a board-certified pediatric dentist (Dr. Jason Bongiovi), as well as qualified and caring support staff.
With three school-age children, we know how busy being a parent can be.
Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates wishes to express sincere thanks to the many Crier readers who voted to recognize our physicians and staff. As part of The Northside Network, we aim to be personable, respectful, and reliable in providing the best care possible and to always take pride in our standard of excellence. We are so honored to be named Best Internal Medicine Practice of 2023!
We are happy to accommodate parents to be seen at the same time as their children. Our number one priority is family, and our goal is to make every dental experience convenient, easy, and stress-free.
Our office is located in the Shops of Dunwoody in Dunwoody Village. We can be reached by phone at 678-3291116 or by email at info@wholetoothdunwoody.com. We look forward to seeing you!
We are fortunate to have four very talented and highly respected internists who have served North Atlanta for many years. Doctors Antonia Bunce, Marie Garrity, Mehwish Khan, and Mary Sams are known throughout the community for their compassionate care. In addition, Dr. Elizabeth Butler is a highly-rated rheumatologist who serves patients from throughout the southeastern United States. Please visit our website at www. peachtreedunwoodymed.com to learn more about them.
We welcome new patients to the practice, although our schedules do book up well in advance, so call soon for an appointment at 404-497-1020, option 3. Our office is located two blocks from Northside Hospital, at 875 Johnson Ferry Road, in the Metroderm Building. In addition to the many other benefits of selecting Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates, we still offer free parking!
BEST DENTIST
Albert P. Nordone, DDS
Dr. Brett Schroeder – Perimeter Dental
BEST LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS
Village Threads Moondog Growlers
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Spruill Center for the Arts
Solidarity – Sandy Springs
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
Shelly London of London Fitness
Amir London of London Fitness
BEST PLACE TO WORK
Karen Cannon Realtors
Dentistry With A Difference
Brought to you by – Expressions in Motion/Dunwoody Dance Studio
BEST BARTENDER
Alisha Borrero at The Bird
TreyVarious – Moondog Growlers
BEST BOSS
Albert P. Nordone, DDS
Tommy Burda – Moondog Growlers
BEST COACH
Mike Nash – Dunwoody High School
Football
Rachel Stukart @ Titanz Fitness
BEST REALTOR (INDIVIDUAL)
Karen Cannon
Weslyn Bezila
BEST SCHOOL TEACHER
Laura Stewart
Stacey Mendel
BEST TRAVEL AGENT
Celia Gardner – Travelfaire of Dunwoody About Going Places
Thank you for voting our Dunwoody Dance Studio as “Best of Perimeter” Dance Schools/lessons! Dunwoody Dance Studio is one of our many locations in the Atlanta area.
Expressions In Motion Dance strives to impact children in our neighborhoods by promoting a fun, healthy, creative and educational learning environment. Our program benefits students by instilling an understanding of community, respect, and self-awareness. We are dedi-
cated in providing quality dance education for all! We offer dance classes for ages two and up, birthday parties, dance camps, and “dance at home” classes. Our program currently provides dance classes as an after-school program at local schools and childcare centers as well as at two studio locations located in Tucker and Dunwoody. Dance styles offered for children include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and creative movement. Dance styles offered for adults are ballet and hip hop. Check out our classes, camps, and birthday parties at www. eimdance.com.
BEST APPAREL BOUTIQUE (LOCAL)
Village Threads
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More –
Dunwoody
BEST BEVERAGE / WINE STORE (LOCAL)
Moondog Growlers
Dunwoody Beverage
BEST BOUTIQUE SHOP (LOCAL)
Village Threads
The Enchanted Forest
BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE
Southern Comforts Consignments –Dunwoody
Consigning Women
BEST FLOWER SHOP
blooms of dunwoody
Botany Bay Florist
BEST JEWELER
Jewelry Artisans
Camelot Jewelers
BEST SHOPPING/ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA
Dunwoody Village
The Shops Of Dunwoody
Village Threads is honored to be part of this wonderful community and proud to be voted “Best of Perimeter” for the second year in a row. When Village Threads opened in May 2021, our goal was to create a warm, welcoming environment where customers gathered to not only find unique apparel and gifts but to also enjoy each other’s company. We are humbled to see our vision come to life and appreciate the support of our
customers, team members and suppliers. The relationships we have developed mean the world to us and we value being a small part of all your life occasions. We are open seven days a week and also love to host customers private group events in the evening. There are big things in store for the year to come and we look forward to sharing the excitement with you. Apparel, accessories and gifts for women and men…come on in and see what makes Village Threads unique!
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BEST DATE NIGHT HOTSPOT
Eclipse di Luna – Dunwoody
Bar Peri @ AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter
BEST DAY SPA / MASSAGE
Healing Touch Iyashi
Woodhouse Spa - Dunwoody
BEST GYM / FITNESS FACILITY
London Fitness – The Studio
The Fitness Center at Dunwoody Baptist Church
BEST PERFORMING ARTS / THEATRE
Dunwoody School for the Arts
City Springs Theatre Company
BEST SPORTS PROGRAM
Dunwoody Baptist Church
Sandy Springs Youth Sports
BEST SUMMER CAMP
Dunwoody Nature Center
Spruill Center for the Arts
Brought to you by - Shelly London of London Fitness
Lemonade Days
DHA’s Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
BEST DANCE LESSONS/STUDIO
Expressions in Motion Dance –Dunwoody
Dan & Company Studios
BEST WEDDING VENUE
Donaldson-Bannister Farm
Spring Hall Event Venue
We are honored to be voted for BOTH Awards this year, and to have now won Best Personal Trainer for two years in a row. To have achieved this honor in just our second full year at our facility is humbling and exciting, and a true testament to the support of our incredible members. Our small family owned and operated business has come a long way these past few years. Starting out with just my husband and I, our team and our offerings have grown significantly. We now offer Physical Therapy Services on site and will offer Massage Therapy and Nutritional Counseling in the very near future. Thanks to our partnerships with local professionals, we continue to strive to offer the very best and all-encompassing health and wellness services in the area.
London Fitness offers private and semi-private Personal Training and Small Group classes. We serve people of all ages and abilities and feel that our experience, knowledge, and passion for what we do sets us apart from other training facilities.
Most importantly, we strive to create an inclusive and safe environment for all who wish to improve their fitness level. We would love to explore how our services might benefit you! Please contact us for a free fitness consultation. Contact us at 336-209-0871 or www.Londonfitnessatl. com or email Shelly at Shellylondonfitness@gmail.com.
Brought to you by - Healing Touch
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5975 Roswell Rd. NE, Suite D-241 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-883-3056
worked along with him as bookkeeper for the business.
Morrison Farms, a nursery business which began in 1970, once operated at 3086 Osborne Road in Brookhaven. Today, 3086, 3068 and 3064 Osborne Road are on the market and under contract, according to advertising. The three addresses total 7.1 acres.
William Morrison was born on a farm in Utica, Mississippi, in 1920. Growing up on a farm, raising vegetables and flowers was part of everyday life, and he put that knowledge to use later in life.
Morrison first entered the military in 1942 in Biloxi, Mississippi. When selected for aviation school he was sent to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and from there went to Walla Walla, Washington, to continue training to fly B-24 bombers.
In Walla Walla, Morrison met Mary Elaine Kolberg. When he was transferred again, this time to Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in 1944, he asked Mary to move there so they could get married.
Morrison participated in the Berlin
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The owner purchased the property in 2015 with intention of building a Lidl grocery store on the site, but those plans failed to pass the zoning process, said attorney Jessica Hill, who represented Stream Reality at the meeting.
“So, the property has remained a commercial use since that time,” Hill said. “It's had about 40 to 50 percent occupancy over Stream’s ownership of it, and it obviously has struggled from a commercial perspective.”
McIntosh-Ross said after a review by city staff and approval by the Sandy Springs Planning Commission, they concluded Stream Reality’s plan fits perfectly into the city’s North End Redevelopment Concept Plan, which was written in 2020 to help guide development in the city’s north side over the coming decade.
“It would serve to increase the city's housing stock and potential for more home ownership in the area,” she said. “The development can also be a catalyst to activating the area in the north end of the city going towards the Chattahoochee River.”
As part of the proposal, the rezon -
Airlift after World War II. He attended the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, and served 25 years in the military, both in the U.S. and overseas. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1966. Four years later, he opened Morrison Farms in Brookhaven, which he continued to operate until 2006. Mary Elaine
When The Atlanta Constitution recommended six metro Atlanta nurseries to visit for an enjoyable weekend outing, they included Morrison Farms. The 1991 article advises, “You might miss it because the sign was small with red letters and pointed the way.” Morrison Farms was the only nursery on the list located inside I-285. (The Atlanta Constitution, May 12, 1991, “A weekend escape: Hop in the car and find these 6 nurseries”)
Morrison Farms had 40,000 square feet of greenhouse space and offered vegetables, annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, hanging baskets and clay pots. It was described as a farm with shade trees and level terrain, making it a fun place to walk around and explore.
In 1994, suggestions of Morrison as Father Christmas or Colonel Christmas are made. Poinsettias, which are native to Mexico, became the popular plant at the farm.
“William Morrison doesn’t live at the North Pole. But a visit to his Morrison Farms in northeast Atlanta, near Oglethorpe University, will almost make you believe this engagingly energetic 74-year-old
nursery owner is the real thing.” (The Atlanta Constitution, Dec. 23, 1994, “Colonel Christmas: Nurseryman’s knack begets a wonderland of poinsettias”)
The farm’s October 1996 newspaper advertisement announced, “Poinsettias are growing.”
In November of 2000, the nursery was featured in an article about poinsettias. The greenhouses were filled with various varieties of poinsettias and other holiday flowers. Colors included the Freedom variety featuring red, white, and pink, Monet poinsettia with speckled red and cream color flowers, and the Red Velvet variety. (Atlanta Constitution, Nov. 23, 2000, “Welcome holidays with poinsettias from Morrison Farms”)
Morrison Farms also advertised their poinsettias and other plant offerings on a regular basis in the Dunwoody Crier newspaper. I don’t remember ever visiting there, but if you have memories to share of Morrison Farms, please send me an e-mail.
Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Sandy Springs. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
first contemplated how north Sandy Springs could be revitalized.
“It's almost like a next step of a process … aimed at stimulating economic investment in this particular part of the city,” Kelley said. “I want this project to work. We definitely need the investment.”
The rezoning was approved unanimously by the City Council after a short discussion.
Councilmembers also approved a $242,000 contract with Vertical Earth, kicking off a project to stabilize a streambank along Long Island Creek in south Sandy Springs.
Officials said erosion along the streambank has started to threaten a section of Long Island Drive south of I-285 and will require 150 feet of streambank to be re-graded to prevent further roadway damage.
Renderings released April 18 show how the North River Shopping Center in north Sandy Springs would be redeveloped into a 13-acre mixed-use complex with retail, residential and trail connections to the Chattahoochee River. The City Council gave its blessing to the project by unanimous vote.
ing would be bound by several conditions, which would require the applicant to work with the city to develop a trail and roadwork plan for the project, as well as a requirement to work
with the Atlanta Regional Commission on the project.
District 2 Councilwoman Melody Kelley said the project is exactly what the local leaders envisioned when they
Vertical Earth will also install 370 feet of new curb, gutter and guardrail along Long Island Drive.
Public Works Director Marty Martin said Long Island Drive will not be closed for the project, but partial lane closures may be needed as the project progresses. Work is expected to begin early this summer, officials said.
The project contract was unanimously approved.
1949. His great grandfather Isham HailyTeasley, Jr (1807-1883) owned a cotton gin and grist mill in Farm House, a predecessor community to Alpharetta. He donated property to build the First United Methodist Church in downtown Alpharetta. He and his wife Mary Maxwell Teasley (1803-1851) are buried in the Maxwell Family Cemetery in Alpharetta.
Rest Haven Cemetery in Alpharetta is unusual for several reasons. First, it is one of the few cemeteries in Georgia owned by a municipality. Second, it is in the heart of the city across Milton Avenue from Innovation Academy, a new STEM high school. Third, even though it is not full, it does not sell any new plots as explained below. Finally, it is closely associated with the early history of Alpharetta.
A farmer and prominent local citizen Arthur Tarpley Camp (1800-1868) purchased several 40-acre parcels of land distributed in the 19th century Georgia land lotteries. He paid $108, $100 and $350 for three lots from different sellers between 1836 and 1841. He and his sister Mary Camp Manning (1811-1900) sold 60 acres of land to Milton County in 1858. He donated two additional acres circa 1860 to the town of Alpharetta for the creation of a cemetery. Arthur is buried in the small, private Martin Cemetery in Alpharetta together with several other members of the Camp family. Mary is buried in Rest Haven along with nearly two dozen Manning family members.
Arthur Camp’s daughter Susan Camp Garrison (1822-1861) was the first person to be buried in Rest Haven. Her husband, Russell Davis Garrison (18181862), a blacksmith, joined the Confederate Army in March 1862 and was a second lieutenant in Company C of the Georgia 42nd Infantry Regiment. He died near Nashville of an illness in October 1862 and was buried in Rest Haven.
According to Find a Grave website, there are 1569 memorials, or grave markers, in the cemetery. The number is not precise because over the years many records have been lost or destroyed. There are numerous unidentified graves, some of which have a simple fieldstone. In
David Arthur, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away on April 14, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Marc Caruso, 42, of Alpharetta, passed away on April 17, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
times past the care of the cemetery was sometimes haphazard. A large, sloped area in the middle of the cemetery has very few markers which has led to some speculation over the years that African Americans may have been buried there in unmarked graves.
The cemetery is historically significant in part because some of Alpharetta’s prominent early citizens are buried there.
Pat Miller, President Emeritus of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society, who has some ancestors in Rest Haven, says there are eleven former Alpharetta mayors and 109 veterans from the Civil War through Vietnam interred there.
While it is not possible to mention all the pioneer families represented in the cemetery, a list would include Broadwell, Manning, Maxwell, Mayfield, Mosteller, Rucker, Skelton, Teasley, Webb and Wills.
Oliver Perry Skelton (1817-1896) was a physician who played an important role combatting smallpox during an outbreak in the 1860’s. He helped save Milton County records during the Civil War by
hiding them in Elberton, Georgia. When he built his Greek-Revival house with a masonry foundation and 12 inch thick walls in 1856, Alpharetta was still called New Prospect Campground. When the name changed to Alpharetta two years later, Skelton was named the town’s first postmaster. In 1869 he was elected Milton County’s first Ordinary, a position similar to today’s county commissioner, according to local historian Connie Mashburn’s book Alpharetta, Milton County, the Early Years.
Connie tells fascinating stories of some of the early families. Isham Oliver Teasley, Jr. (1917-1944) loved airplanes and learned to fly at a young age. To impress the girls, he once landed a plane in front of the courthouse on Main Street in Alpharetta. He had a serious side as well and joined the 15th Airforce, a special unit established in 1943 by the Army Air Forces, headed initially by famed General Jimmy Doolittle. Oliver was a B-17 pilot and was shot down and killed in Italy in August, 1944. He was brought to his final resting place in Rest Haven in March,
Someone once said that when graves are in disrepair, we lose a part of our history. In spite of the cemetery’s somewhat confusing past ownership, the city of Alpharetta has taken responsibility for maintaining the facilities. Today Rest Haven, sometimes called Alpharetta Cemetery, contains 6 ½ acres, of which the city owns four. A private company owned the cemetery but quit the cemetery business circa 1970s and transferred ownership to the city. It appears to have been a handshake agreement. Thanks to a substantial gift from a now-deceased resident, the city created a special budget account for maintenance of the cemetery. Plots are no longer available, but individuals who already own plots can be buried in Rest Haven. From time to time funerals do take place. The city established a special committee consisting of the City Clerk, Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation, supported by the City Attorney and Finance Director to oversee maintenance of the public areas of Rest Haven. Individual plot owners are responsible for the maintenance of their plots.
For information on cemetery maintenance, contact Lauren Shapiro, Alpharetta City Clerk, at LShapiro@alpharetta. ga.us. To become involved in voluntary efforts to support the cemetery contact Pat Miller at ptatummiller@gmail.com.
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. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
Michael Dougherty, 67, of Roswell, passed away on April 14, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Judith Hill, 82, of Milton, passed away on April 17, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Daniel Lazzaroni, 34, of Roswell, passed away on April 16, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Anne McShane, 90, of Milton, passed away on April 15, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Richard Merkel, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away on April 14, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Valeria Nagel, 87, of Johns Creek, passed away on April 16, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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