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Perimeter area development requires buy-in from neighbors By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody’s prosperity is tied to partnerships that extend beyond its city limits. But, those partnerships are firm, and the future looks bright, according to Dunwoody Economic Development Director Michael Starling. Dunwoody is really two cities, he said. One is defined by bucolic residential neighborhoods and another of commercial buildings at the Perimeter Center. The housing split in the city between single-family residential homes and apartments is 50-50. “They’re very different and sometimes there’s a challenge,” Starling said. Commercial property owners at Perimeter Center account for around 70 percent of the city’s property tax revenues, easing the burden on homeowners. Perimeter Center is an edge community just north of Atlanta, encompassing parts of Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs at the nexus of Ga. 400, I-285 and the Dunwoody MARTA Station.
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Thousands of community members from across Atlanta and Fulton County gather at City Springs Oct. 10 for the “Stand in Solidarity with Israel” vigil.
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Hamas attack ignites Sandy Springs gathering By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Sandy Springs community has shown its solidarity with the Jewish people and the State of Israel following the killing of more than 1,200 people by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. The commitment was evident Oct. 10 when around 11,000 people participated in
the “Stand in Solidarity with Israel” vigil in Sandy Springs. The gathering at City Springs drew some 5,000 people, with the Byers Theatre and Studio Theatre at maximum capacity and some 2,000 people outside at the City Green watching the vigil. The event’s live stream audience was estimated at 6,500 people. “We worked with the Jewish Federation,
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Council accepts funding to study corridor By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Sandy Springs City Council approved federal funding Oct. 3 for the North Springs MARTA Station and Peachtree Dunwoody Road corridor study, as part of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s grant program. The ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative is a grant program that incentivizes local governments to increase pedestrian mobility and invest in community infrastructure. In March 2023, the ARC requested Sandy Springs to expand the scope of the study to include a transit-oriented development plan for the North Springs MARTA Station. In June, it awarded $250,000, consisting of $200,000 in federal funding and $50,000 in local money, for development of both projects. The section of Peachtree Dunwoody Road between Abernathy Road and Spalding Drive is a 1.75-mile, north-south connector street, encompassing residential neighborhoods, the North Springs MARTA Station, Sandy Springs MARTA Station and the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts. City staff, led by Public Works Director Marty Martin, recommended entering into the grant agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission. “It’s with [the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts’] coordination that we’ve embraced this broader Livable Centers Initiative Study,” Martin said. City staff anticipates the study will take about nine months to complete, wrapping up by the end of 2024. The transit-oriented development plan will build off earlier plans for the North Springs MARTA Station, taking into consideration the transit agency’s new guidelines for future bus rapid transit service. “We now have two bridges under reconstruction in the City of Sandy Springs, both at Pitts Road and Roberts Drive overpasses to accommodate that future north Ga. 400 express lane implementation,” Martin said. The purpose of the study will be to identify the appropriate areas that will facilitate mobility and align with the Perimeter Center and MARTA’s vision for a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area, according to city documents. Sandy Springs City Councilman Tibby DeJulio asked Martin why the scope of the Peachtree Dunwoody Road corridor study doesn’t extend farther south toward Hammond Drive and Johnson Ferry Road. Staff responded that the specific Livable Centers Initiative selected the area because it encompasses two MARTA stations near Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Previous studies have addressed sections of Peachtree Dunwoody to the south of Abernathy Road, staff said. “It seems like we’re doing a lot of studies but not a lot of implementation,”
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DeJulio said. Staff provided examples of projects underway at various locations, including the Ga. 400 trail at I-285. There are also projects in development at a section of Peachtree Dunwoody Road up to Hammond Drive, and a second section of the corridor is funded with the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The study recommendations will guide the future alignment of the Ga. 400 trail and create a more inviting transit station for the community, Martin said. MARTA has guidelines as a part of its transit-oriented development plan, which the city will have to consider during the study, staff said. The Public Works and Community Development departments will partner to sort through the objectives of different stakeholders in the project, staff said. “We have slightly different expectations of how many people will get on a train and how many people will get on the road,” Mayor Rusty Paul said. “That’s been a challenge and this grant helps us sort through some of those things.”
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Act3 Playhouse premiers comedy by Atlanta writer SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — As a part of its 2023-2024 season of musicals and plays, Act3 Playhouse in Sandy Springs welcomes audiences to the premier of “Perfect Arrangement” Oct. 13. “Perfect Arrangement” will run through Oct. 27 at the 100-seat theatre, located in Sandy Springs Plaza on Roswell Road. Act3 Playhouse is a semi-professional theatre company and arts academy committed to “be a vital part of the Atlanta cultural community by providing high quality, diverse and thought-provoking theatre to our audiences in an intimate, engaging setting,” according to their mission statement. “Perfect Arrangement” joins “Xanadu,” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” and “Lend Me a Tenor” in the current season of productions at Act3 Playhouse. “Perfect Arrangement,” written by Atlanta-based playwright Topher Payne and directed by Amy Cain, takes place in the U.S. State Department during the 1950s. The play’s two main characters, Bob and Norma, are tasked with rooting out any homosexual relationships within their department. “Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement,” a description of the play said.
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Dunwoody Parks and Rec recognized for excellence DUNWOODY, Ga.— The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association recognized Dunwoody Parks and Recreation as the District 6 Agency of the Year for the third year in a row Oct. 5. District 6 includes DeKalb County and 21 other counties in middle and north Georgia. The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association is a nonprofit which awards cities for their commitment to parks and recreation in different population categories. Dunwoody falls into the population category of 50,001 to 80,000 residents. The 2023 District 6 Agency of the Year took home the top prize for a slew of new developments from the department. Dunwoody Parks and Recreation opened Two Bridges Park, which is the first park in Dunwoody’s Perimeter area and features a popular splash pad. The $2.7 million expansion of the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center, the new Vietnam War Veterans Memorial and the memorial at Brook Run Park also helped the department take home the top prize. Two members of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation staff were individually honored for their work. Dunwoody Recreation Program Manager Rachel Waldron received the Distinguished Professional Award. Waldron has increased the number of annual events offered by the department from 16 to 23, along with growing the department’s social media presence. Recreation Program Coordinator
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Kate Borden received the Recreation Program Network Award. Borden helped organize the firstever Dunwoody girls’ softball tour nament and Special Olympic events in 2023, along with 26 other department programs. “I’m proud of my staff for the hard work they put into delivering quality programs and recreational opportunities for our community,” Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker said. “It’s rewarding to be recognized for excellence by other park professionals. These honors will inspire us to keep innovating.” In addition, the department received the Outstanding Special Event Award for Holiday Lights. Holiday Lights begun in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of celebrating the holidays with social distancing. The event draws over 5,000 people and includes 75,000 lights.
Nonprofit sets date for kosher BBQ fest DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Hebrew Order of David will host the 2023 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Brook Run Park. The festival highlight will be a kosher barbecue competition in which some 25 teams participate in kosher brisket, beef ribs, chicken and chili categories. The event will also feature a vendor village, a silent auction, live music and children’s activities. The food festival is supervised by the Atlanta Kashruth Commission to ensure kosher food handling requirements. Staff said all spectrums of the Jewish community can participate, but the event is open to all. Proceeds from the gathering will
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Enjoy a beautiful day of fun and games at The Mansions at Sandy Springs’ Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 21st from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm!
• Face painting from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm • Carnival games and prizes • Kona ice truck • Buffet • Fall ciders and IPA's • Dunk tank • Live DJ • Kid and senior friendly event. Plan on attending? RSVP to Tabriel or Katherine by October 19th at (678) 903-1099.
Don’t miss a spooky good time on Wednesday, October 25th from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. We’ll have a ghoulish charcuterie board, spooky candy apples, and a costume contest!
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Community Outreach Officer Mark Stevens has been placed on paid administrative leave after his wife reported a pattern of domestic abuse to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 17. The woman reported the abuse in Cumming, where the Stevens live. While a female officer was not available to speak with the victim at her request, two male deputies at the Forsyth County Main Courthouse in Cumming helped her file a police report Aug. 17, the incident report said. Stevens was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with one count of battery-family violence. Interestingly, the incident report is not available to view on Forsyth County’s police-to-citizen dashboard. Stacie Miller, public information officer for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, said she did not know why the report was unavailable. Miller was able to provide the incident report from Aug. 17 and information related to Stevens’ bond to Appen Media.
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“His bond was $5,575, and he bonded out on Aug. 21,” Miller wrote in an email. While most of the details in the incident report have been redacted by Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, some general details remain. During an argument the evening of Aug. 16, Stevens accused the victim of cheating on him. The victim left the room after she reported Stevens was intoxicated and wanted to keep arguing. Some 30 minutes later, Stevens allegedly assaulted the victim in their bedroom. The victim reported a pattern of domestic abuse but no sexual abuse. The victim was told to keep all images and videos documenting the pattern of domestic abuse for investigators, the incident report said. According to the victim, Stevens has abused her since their wedding night about a year ago. Battery is usually a misdemeanor, under Georgia law, but it can be a felony if it is committed against the same victim more than twice. Also, a family violence battery can be a misdemeanor or a felony in Georgia. Stevens has been an employee of the
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ALIVE IN ROSWELL
What: Alive in Roswell is a free family-friendly monthly festival, featuring music, food trucks and hundreds of interactive vendors. It also sees participation from the many surrounding boutiques, small businesses and restaurants. Free regular trolley service connects the free parking at Roswell City Hall and Woodstock Park to the event. Dogs are allowed at Alive in Roswell, but please bring them on a leash and clean up any deposits from your baby. Animals are not allowed on the free trolley. When: Thursday, Oct. 19, 5-9 p.m. Where: Canton Street & Roswell Antique and Interiors lot, Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com
RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN
What: A historic walking tour of Downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery, Restless in Resthaven is an interactive street theater that will introduce you to historical figures from Alpharetta’s past. When: Friday & Saturday, Oct. 20-21, times vary Where: Downtown Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Cost: $18-20 More info: act1theater.org
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What: Through November, shop for locally grown produce; natural meat; fresh flowers and plants; handcrafted gifts, jellies, sauces and soaps; homemade bread, desserts and baked goods; local raw honey; food vendors; and other Southern food producers. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: North and South Broad streets, Alpharetta More info: alpharettafarmersmarket. com
HALLOWEEN FARM FESTIVAL
What: Kids of all ages can go on the “Trick or Treat Mystery Adventure,” help solve the mystery and get candy. Enjoy games with prizes, crafts, a petting zoo, live music, and an outdoor food court with freshly grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken or veggie burritos, and fresh fruit. Costumes are welcome.
JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
What: Returning for the 11th year, this festival in Johns Creek will feature 140 artists from around the country with work in painting, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry and yard art. When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 21-22; times vary Where: Atlanta Athletic Club fields, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekartsfestival.com
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 12-6 p.m. Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: facebook.com/ DunwoodyPreservationTrust
GHOSTS AT LOST CORNER
What: The Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research will present “Ghost Hunting 101,” a short introduction on how to ghost hunt. Then, you can dive into the hunt with the group’s investigators and their state-of-the-art equipment. Register to attend. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Where: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs More: sandyspringsga.gov
JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
What: Returning for the 11th year, this festival in Johns Creek will feature 140 artists from around the country with work in painting, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry and yard art. When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 21-22; times vary
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CARVIN’ IN CRABAPPLE
What: Bring a pumpkin to this carving session, which will feature other crafts, games, face painting and refreshments. Tools for carving and painting will be provided for your very own spooky or silly jack o’lantern for Halloween. Be sure to pack a container if you would like to save your seeds for roasting. When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-5 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: miltonga.gov
‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’
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What: “Facing Y’all” celebrates the faces that frame the diversity of today’s South through the lens of its photographers, presenting 29 works by 18 artists. When: Until Oct. 29, business hours Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More Info: spruillarts.org
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE OF THE SOUTHEAST
What: Learn about Southeastern Native American culture and history through artifacts and a presentation. When: Sunday, Oct. 29, 2-4 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswell365.com
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Change lives, change the world Brought to you by – Wesleyan School Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. Our leadership and faculty work to provide students with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them with the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them. Wesleyan’s school motto is JOY-Jesus, Others, Yourself, and every aspect of school life is oriented to reinforce this philosophy of putting Jesus first and others ahead of ourselves. A college preparatory environment, students have access to a wide range of academic opportunities along with athletics, arts, service and other extracurricular activities. Wesleyan’s 85-acre campus provides state-of-the-art academic facilities along with on-campus practice space for athletics and arts. Located just outside of I-285 in Peachtree Corners, Wesleyan enrolled 1,206 students in grades K-12 for the 20232024 school year. Wesleyan offers bus routes throughout the metro Atlanta area. Supervised care before school is included in the cost of tuition and after care is available (K-8) until 6 p.m. at an affordable rate. The Wesleyan School 5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 770-448-7640 https://www.wesleyanschool.org/
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Goats will return to Donaldson-Bannister Farm for this year’s Halloween Farm Festival.
Donaldson-Bannister Farm to host Halloween festival Get the family dressed in costumes and come to the Halloween Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21 from noon until 6 p.m. Since 2013, Boy Scout Troop 477 has held their annual at historic VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF festival Donaldson-Bannister Columnist Farm. Boy Scout Troop 477 along with Girl Scout Troop 1919, both located at Kingswood United Methodist Church, will be hosting the event. The circa-1870 farm is the perfect place for family-friendly activities including games, crafts, animals, music and food. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Trick-or-Treat Mystery Adventure. The Scouts have imagined an adventure which begins at Ye Olde Hickory House Tavern, where the pirates of the Chattahoochee have taken up residence. While on their way to Dahlonega to steal the gold, the pirates come across a big concrete wall. They try to blast the wall with their cannons, but the cannon balls ricochet and damage the ship. Visitors will help Captain MorganFalls repair his ship, then go shopping (trick-or-treating) for items such as cannons, planks, portholes and more. Donaldson-Bannister Farm is a Dunwoody park managed by Dunwoody Preservation Trust. Around 1870, William
The Halloween Farm Festival at DonaldsonBannister Farm will include a pirate mystery for visitors. J. and Millie Adams Donaldson built a home on land which belonged to Millie’s father, Jesse Adams. The original home was an unpainted plantation plain farmhouse.
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Airplane reading for a trip to England Of course, I had to load my Kindle with geographically appropriate mysteries for a recent trip to England. Heaven forbid I run out of reading material. I started the plane with one set in KATHY MANOS PENN ride my destination, the Columnist Lake District. It was a long flight, so I finished that one and moved on to another, set in 1920s London. “Murder in Adland” by Bruce Beckham Believe it or not, it was a Crier reader who told me about this series. The short blurb made me laugh: MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... “MAD, BAD AND
JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY.” How could I resist? DI Skelgill investigating a murder at an upscale resort proved to be an entertaining and informative introduction to local life. We see him fishing on Basenthwaite Lake, a lake I saw from a distance on my trip and learned is the only true lake in the Lake District. Locals love to stump visitors with the question “How many lakes are there in the Lake District?” The glossary of local terms the author includes is a tad overwhelming, but very helpful. As DI Skelgill investigates, the action shifts back and forth between London, Edinburgh, and the Lake District. The descriptions make you feel as though you’re right there with the inspector and his team. There are plenty of suspects and red herrings in this well plotted mys-
tery, and I’m delighted that there are another nineteen books in the series. If you like British mysteries, I recommend you add the DI Skelgill mysteries to your TBR list. “Murder I Spy: A Rex and Dora Mystery” by Lynn Morrison Imagine 1920s England trying to shake off the horror of WW I. The upper class indulge in drinking and dancing the nights away, though some have more serious matters to attend to. Meet Dora and Rex. “When a bright young man teams up with a glamorous femme fatale, the identity of a murderer won’t be the only secret they’ll unmask.” Theodora Laurent, the femme fatale, and Lord Reginald “Rex” Bankes-Fernsby, both of whom served in the war, are the unlikely duo who set out to find the
killer. Author L ynn Morrison serves up a perfect mix of glamor and danger in this first installment of the Dora and Rex 1920s Mystery series. When you reach the last page, you’ll be dying to know more about these two likeable – dare I say “enchanting” – characters and how their work and their relationship will evolve. If you’re like me, you’ll find Book II in the series, “The Missing Agent,” and dive in. Thankfully, Book III is already out, and Book IV arrives in October. Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest in Dunwoody and Bookmiser in East Cobb or on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor/.
Perimeter: Continued from Page 1 The Perimeter Community Improvement Districts operate two self-taxing sectors as one entity because its boundaries encompass parts of Fulton and DeKalb counties. Bonding these jurisdictions is the Atlanta Regional Commission, whose Livable Centers Initiative allows them to partner on projects with the aid of federal grants. The ARC can provide as much as 89 percent federal funding for local improvement initiatives. The Atlanta Regional Commission provides the framework for city governments to work with MARTA, commercial real estate tenants and developers to ensure future development at Perimeter Center meets the needs and wants of residents. The Edge City 2.0 project in Dunwoody has set the stage for development at Perimeter Center for the next 20 years. All these moving pieces have begun to work closer together to ensure the Perimeter Center market remains competitive with midtown Atlanta and Cumberland, Starling said. Mixed-use developments at Ashford Lane, Campus 244 and High Street will give people a place to go in Dunwoody besides Buckhead or Avalon in Alpharetta. Construction on phase one of High Street began in Nov. 2021 along
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A map shows the locations of three new and ongoing commercial developments at Perimeter Center in Dunwoody. Perimeter Center Parkway across from Perimeter Mall. Phase one connects a small park to 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 600 luxury apartments and 312,000 square feet of total office space. Campus 244 and Ashford Lane, redevelopments surrounding Perimeter Mall, are intended to provide a modernized workspace at Perimeter Center. Starling said Dunwoody’s economic development is not just about Perimeter Center and attracting commercial development. “Dunwoody Village, downtown, means a lot to residents,” Starling said. “We’re always focused on how we
improve it; how do we make it better and how do we shift the development patterns?” In other words, the collection of 1970s shopping centers doesn’t give Dunwoody’s downtown area the same feel as other North Fulton destinations. Dunwoody faces the lack of real estate available to expand residential neighborhoods. As a result, Starling and the Dunwoody Development Authority are looking for ways to add housing options in the city, along with their commercial priorities. “The demand for apartments is significant,” Starling said. “We need more
of that here [in Dunwoody Village] and Perimeter.” Addressing Dunwoody’s lack of affordable housing looks different in Dunwoody Village than it does at Perimeter Center. Townhomes and condos fit better into Dunwoody Village, whereas apartments work well concentrated around Dunwoody MARTA station and Perimeter Center, Starling said. “The good news is everybody is aligned, I think, with want they want,” Sarling said. “People want walkability…cool retail…and they want the same amenities, it’s amazing what a coffee shop or a restaurant can do.”
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Community: Continued from Page 1 Speakers included the Consul General of Israel Anat Sultan-Dadon, Mayor Paul, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, the Rev. Gerald Durley from Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Rabbi Dan Dorsch, Rabbi Ari Kaiman and Rabbi Alex Shuval-Weiner, as well as representatives of Atlanta’s Jewish and Israeli community. “I couldn’t be prouder of the way the community came together last night,” Paul said. In less than 72 hours, City Councilman Andy Bauman and Mayor Paul led the effort to host the largest rally in support of the Israel and the Jewish people in the Atlanta metro area at City Springs. “It was a hugely impactful event,” Bauman said. “It was extraordinary to have an opportunity to pull together the community, Jewish and otherwise, and it was extraordinary it happened in 72 hours because I was involved with the very first call, 2 p.m. Saturday.” Bauman, a member of Temple Sinai, worked with the Atlanta Jewish Committee Regional Director Dov Wilker, to have the event at City Springs. “At the event last night, I felt a sense of pride and joy,” Bauman said. “Once the program started, it was pretty solemn.” Healing through ‘Fiddler’ The following day a discussion of “Fiddler on the Roof” was planned at Temple Sinai. Rabbi Ron Segal from Temple Sinai, the Rev. Dr. Bill Murray from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church and members of the cast of City Springs Theatre Company’s production of the legendary Broadway musical had intended to discuss the show’s themes of faith, family and tradition. The terrorist attacks in Israel cast a dark cloud over the Oct. 11 panel. Mayor Paul, Councilman Bauman and about 400 members of the community packed in to hear from Broadway actors and faith leaders.
Biggerstaff: Continued from Page 17 The original red barn sat just east of today’s parking lot on Vermack Drive. W. J. Donaldson’s tool shed, where he also made and repaired shoes, still stands. There was a smokehouse where the barbeque pit now sits. It is thanks to the last child born at the farm, Fred Donaldson born in 1925, that we know what life was like on the farm.
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From left, the Rev. Bill Murray, Courtenay Collins, Jacob Fishel and Rabbi Ron Segal sit for a discussion of the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Oct. 11 at Temple Sinai.
There’s something happening on that stage that doesn’t happen in other musicals.” JACOB FISHEL ‘Fiddler’ cast member Before kicking off the event, Rabbi Segal encouraged the audience to “breathe in the sadness and let it go”. “Fiddler” tells the story of a Jewish family living in Ukraine under Imperial Russian rule in 1905. Their struggles with growing antisemitism and the unraveling of traditional norms are something many in the Jewish community can relate to today. “What I wanted to say… is how particularly appreciative our Jewish community is of the remarkable and profoundly important strength and support of all in our community,” Rabbi Segal said. While Segal said he has always supported the need for a Palestinian state, he denounced any blame placed on Israel or the Jewish people for the murder of
innocent civilians Oct. 7. Before transitioning into discussions about “Fiddler,” Segal read the poem, “Peace, please.” “I’m the head priest at Holy Innocents Church and School,” Rev. Bill Murray said. “We stand with you, and we love you and all that are mourning and walking this difficult path.”
The family grew cotton, corn, beans, sweet potatoes and watermelons. Animals were essential to farm life, and the Donaldsons kept horses, cows, pigs, chickens and goats. Other buildings around the farm, including the painted white barn, guest house, wash house and commissary building, all built by the next owner, Lois Pattillo Bannister. She also transformed the home to Colonial Revival style with the help of Atlanta architect Francis Palmer Smith. The Roberts, Ogden, and Smith families all lived at the farm before the last pri-
vate owners, the Chesnut family. DeKalb County purchased the farm in 2005 and it became a Dunwoody Park after the city incorporated in 2008. The damaged and neglected home was rehabilitated by DPT and the city. While you are at the farm, visit the new Dunwoody Diorama on the side of the multipurpose building adjacent to the field. The Diorama is a 19-foot wood sculpture that shows the history of the community. It is free to enter the park for the Halloween Fall Festival, however different events require ticket purchases. Visit the
Exploring themes in ‘Fiddler’ The two cast members on the panel were Broadway’s Jacob Fishel and Courtenay Collins, a graduate of Riverwood High School. “I’m so proud to be a part, finally, of City Springs Theatre,” Collins said. Fishel played Tevye, the musical’s protagonist and family patriarch. Collins
played Yente, the gossipy village matchmaker. While the play encompasses Jewish culture, all four members of the panel concurred the musical’s success since its 1964 debut is due to its universal themes. “I feel like it’s a show about fathers and daughters and that special relationship,” Collins said. Rabbi Segal characterized the tension in the musical as between the forces of traditional values and the unavoidable advance of modernity. “The question would be, appreciating that tension, but perhaps we could begin to sort of internalize it ourselves where it’s been present in our own families and lives,” Segal said. “Do you have any of your own experiences…where there’s been that tension between what was and what is calling?” Collins described the ongoing process of change in traditions between generations and the need for fluidity, rather than rigidity. Fischel described the recovery of his ancestors’ Yiddish culture through his portrayal of Tevye in “Fiddler”. “What is difficult about Tevye and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is connecting to community,” Fishel said. “I didn’t grow up with that.” Fishel said the theater helped him discover what had been lost when his family immigrated to the United States from eastern Europe. Fishel remembers seeing a high school production of “Fiddler” as a teenager and how it helped him overcome the death of his father. “Tevye has always been a calling from that moment,” Fischel said. “Fiddler” ends with the family leaving together for survival, a story that Fischel relates to as the descendant of eastern European Jews. “What did these traditions understand about getting along in groups that my family and my community has lost?” Fischel said. “There’s something happening on that stage that doesn’t happen in other musicals.” The production of “Fiddler” runs through Oct. 22 at Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, and is directed by Shuler Hensley. Troop 477 Dunwoody website to print a $2 off coupon for an unlimited games bracelet. Proceeds from the event support local Scouting programs. Event parking and a shuttle bus will be available at Independence Square on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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