2-3-17 Brookhaven Reporter by Rough Draft Atlanta: Atlanta Intown, Reporter Newspapers

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017 • VOL. 9 — NO. 3

FACEBOOK.COM/THEREPORTERNEWSPAPERS

Brookhaven Reporter

TWITTER.COM/REPORTER_NEWS

reporternewspapers.net

► Controversial Dresden Village development approved PAGE 2 ► Perimeter Center bus, shuttle lanes proposed PAGE 4

RESTAURANT REVIEW: SUPER SOUTHERN COOKING | P6

Mayor: MARTA-city relationship ‘needs total reset’ BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

DYANA BAGBY

City Hall was packed with residents wearing red shirts and holding plenty of signs to show their opposition to the proposed MARTA transit-oriented development at the Jan. 24 City Council meeting. Vote on the project was delayed to Feb. 28.

STANDOUT STUDENT Top cellist in Emory youth orchestra Page 20

“Find ways to talk to people in the community, outside of a policing activity’s context.” Residents share their ideas for improving local policing. See COMMUNITY SURVEY Page 8

COMMENTARY Trump order inspires first-time protestor Page 9

Mayor John Ernst had strong words for the developers of the proposed MARTA transit-oriented development that he said would become the young city’s center and represents “Brookhaven’s future.” The mayor says the proposed project lacks vision and “needs a total reset” of relations between the developers and city officials. Ernst also cut off talks between the city and MARTA’s developers over tax incentives for the multimillion-dollar, mixed-use project. The developers aim to build hundreds of apartments, shops, a hotel, an 8-story office building and a small park on 15 acres that now mostly is covered by a little-used Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA See MAYOR on page 12

City Council discusses debt to pay for major projects BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

City officials are discussing possibly using general obligation bonds or other debt financing to pay for more than $122 million in projects outlined in plans the city has adopted. Assistant City Manager Steve Chapman said the bonds would be needed to keep from “nickel and diming forever” to pay for the projects. “If we want to get everything completed in a timely fashion, we have to go See CITY on page 13

2 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

c a m eron m ac k i n tosh ’ s spectacul a r new production of

a ndr e w l loy d w ebber ’ s

Council approves controversial Dresden Village development BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

MAKING ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO ATLANTA!

ON SALE NOW

FEBRUARY 22-MARCH 5 FoxTheatre.org/Phantom 855-285-8499

DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW

We work tirelessly to improve your situation at one of the most difficult times of your life.

Dennis G. Collard Attorney

Rachel Simpson Shockley Attorney

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TODAY (404) 249-0422 Contact@CSFamilyLawyers.com www.CSFamilyLawyers.com Collard Shockley LLC 1230 Peachtree St. NE Suite 1900 Atlanta, GA 30309

Despite strong neighborhood opposition, a mixed-use development on Dresden Drive got the green light from the Brookhaven City Council at its Jan. 24 meeting. “This is really a sad day in Brookhaven,” resident Kathy Veitch said. “We see that developers trump individual rights and citizens’ rights. It’s all about the money.” The council voted unanimously to rezone the slightly more than 3 acres of property where the DeKalb County tag office is currently located to make way for a mixed-use development named Dresden Village. The development includes four stories of apartments over one story of retail fronting Dresden Drive, a 6-story parking deck, seven for-sale townhouses along Caldwell Drive and a restaurant planned by local resident and renowned Atlanta chef Scott Serpas to be called the Dixie Moon. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin this fall. After the vote, many of about 100 people in attendance, some wearing red shirts to show opposition to the development, stormed out of the council chambers. Some called the council members “traitors.” Councilmember John Park defended the vote by saying that while many residents living near the proposed project objected to it, the developers had met all required city ordinances and the city’s planning staff and the Planning Commission recommended approving it. “We have to provide a fair hearing. This is not mob rule,” Park said. “We have to follow the law. This has been a tough one. I know I’ve made a lot of people unhappy, but I know in my heart of hearts I’ve done my job. “Personally … as a neighbor I don’t like it, but at same time the applicant does have rights for the property,” Park said. J.R. Connolly, CEO of Connolly Investment & Development, developers for Dresden Village, said he was excited to move forward with the “right project” for the area located near the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station that will complete the “pedestrian experience” planned for the Brookhaven-Peachtree Overlay District. Serpas told council members he knew it was a “tough decision” for them and that it was also tough for him, because as a Brookhaven resident he knows many people who oppose the development. “But I’ve been dealing with this [trying to build Dixie Moon] for five years and J.R. did the best he could to make compromises,” he said. “I’m glad I hung

in there.” Many spoke out against the project, saying, as they said for nearly a year after the plan was first proposed, that the development’s proposed density was too high for Dresden Drive and that it’s surrounded by single-family neighborhoods. Opponents said the development did not fit the Dresden Drive “village feel” people wanted and that the addition of a fifth story would create a “concrete canyon” when added with other apartment complexes on the popular road. They also said the already busy area will become more congested with traffic. “The level of density does not work on Dresden Drive,” said Karen Dernavich. “They have not brought their A-game. How many bites at the apple are we going to give them?” Several people spoke in favor of the project. “Dresden Drive is a destination. This project is in line with that,” said Neville Allison. “There are two sides to every story. I think there is a very large contingent of residents in support of this project ... but they are afraid to speak because of the fearmongering [by the opposition].” The developers said dozens of meetings with residents led to a better project that included several revisions to the site plan. In December, Connolly said they were lowering the density from 194 apartments to 169, going from about 60 units per acre to 45 units per acre. Connolly also added 10 for-sale townhouses with rooftop decks, but just days before the council vote reduced the number to seven townhouses to make room for more green space. In the very first proposal from nearly a year ago, developers were seeking to build 206 apartments with no for-sale townhouses. Commercial square footage approved for the project is right at 20,000 square feet. There are 473 parking spots planned for the entire development and about 180 will be open to the public for shopping and for Dixie Moon diners. Dixie Moon will be two stories to fit in with the mandates of the Brookhaven-Peachtree Overlay District. Serpas and the developers said they will make the new building work. “We are working with our architects on the design. It will comply with the overlay,” said Brian Fratesi of Connolly. Construction is expected to take two years to complete. The townhomes are expected to sell for $700,000 to $800,000 and the one- and two-bedroom apartments to rent for $1,400 to $2,300.The parking garage structure will not be started until the DeKalb tag office is relocated and a timeline for that has not been determined.

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 3

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

Plans in works to guide development along Buford Highway BY DYANA BAGBY

tion of Emory’s planned massive mixeddyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net use development for Executive Park. Gebbia said these indicators should attract City officials believe redevelopment is quality development and businesses to the coming soon to Buford Highway. popular corridor known for its ethnic di“I really feel we are going to have a run versity and restaurants. on real estate in two years,” City Council“I can see this as a great opportunity member Joe Gebbia said, of what he calls for a business to bring in their headquarthe city’s “crown jewel in the rough.” ters. The main point is to incentivize busiAt City Council’s Jan. 22 retreat, city ofness and to create employment. This is one ficials said they believe the potential use more way to entice development along Buof “opportunity zones” and a new Buford ford Highway,” he said. Highway Livable Centers Initiative, known “CHOA is going to announce soon as an LCI, will improve the chances. its plans for a world headquarters [in Opportunity zones, offered through Brookhaven] and then Emory’s mixed-use the state Department of Community Afdevelopment is going to fairs, are designed to reinclude a hotel and a convitalize older commercial ference center,” he said. and industrial areas. They “But we don’t want the offer tax credits of up to developer to dictate to us. $3,500 per job that a busiI think the council has the ness wants to bring into responsibility to ensure the area. They are only ofquality development,” he fered in areas considered said. “blighted” and where povThe city is also using erty rates are 15 percent JOE GEBBIA past reports it has conor higher according to U.S. CITY COUNCILMEMBER ducted on Buford HighCensus figures. way to complete an LCI Brookhaven officials to tie into similar districts hired consultants and recently undertaken by Chamblee and looked into opportunity zones for Buford Doraville. Highway in 2013, said Gebbia, but the pro“The city’s application also will piggycess is an arduous one and, with delays and back on the joint LCI study currently bebudget cuts, the chance was missed. ing completed for Buford Highway by the “There are areas still that still qualify as cities of Chamblee and Doraville.” Commublighted according to the 2010 Census Bunity Development Director Patrice Ruffin reau and with a new city manager and new said in an email. director of Georgia Department of EcoGebbia said he hopes Brookhaven’s LCI nomic Development ... we’re going for anon Buford Highway can be completed this other review,” Gebbia said in an interview. year so it can be used in the future to ap“It’s time. ply to the ARC for grants to use on Buford “We feel like we can get something in Highway. the near future and we certainly do quali“Buford Highway is our crown jewfy,” he added. el in the rough,” he said. “It’s got room to Executive Park near Buford Highway is grow. It’s a six-lane highway and it can hanundergoing substantial development, indle growth. This is pristine ground and cluding the addition of a new sports trainwe have to create the standards by which ing facility for the Atlanta Hawks and Emowe get the quality development we are dery Healthcare, the expansion of Children’s manding.” Healthcare of Atlanta, and the construc-

Buford Highway is our crown jewel in the rough.

Mexican Restaurant 2042 Johnson Ferry Rd NE

(at the corner of Ashford-Dunwoody Rd. in Brookhaven)

(770) 452-9896

Hours: 11am to 10:30pm BK

$5 OFF

Lunch or dinner

Minimum $20 purchase Not valid with any other offers. Not valid on Fridays, must present newspaper ad to redeem. Expires 02/28/17

Get ready for Valentines Day!

b.YOU BEAUTY A FULL SERVICE BEAUTY BAR • Blowouts • Skincare • Make-up • Injectables • Boutique

BRANDS WE CARRY:

5975 Roswell Road, C-311, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (two doors up from Sunflower Cafe) (678) 538-2401 www.bYOUbeauty.com

ElectroBike Flattens Atlanta’s Hills ► The

largest selection of e-bikes in the Southeast

► Three

bikes in one: traditional, pedal-assist and throttle powered

► Travel

25-35 miles on one charge with pedal-assist

► Re-charge

your Electrobike’s Lithium ion battery in two hours

BROOKHAVEN’S BRIGHTEN PARK SHOPPING CENTER 2484 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 404-400-7132 � www.electrobikega.com

“St. Anne’s Terrace is the best place for retirement living. Take a tour and see for yourself. We did!!

Dona and Lew Keller Residents since 2014

Enjoy retirement by living your way at Saint Anne’s Terrace in the heart of Buckhead! Call us to schedule your visit 3100 Northside Parkway, NW Atlanta 30327 www.saintannesterrace.org • 404-238-9200

4 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

Rock on, MOM!

She’s always had her own style: Chuck Berry, Elvis, The Platters…they still move her. Even though she can’t do the twist like she used to, with Hammond Glen’s all-day dining, resort-style living and unique active-living programs, mom doesn’t miss a beat!

Act Now and Receive a $1000 Rental Credit* Call Today & Schedule a Tour! (404) 267-4799 * Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 3/31/2017. New residents only. May be applied to future rent, pack & move, or furniture package.

335 Hammond Drive | Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | HammondGlen.com

Tooth Fairy Certified ★★★★★

ZoAnnA Scheinfeld, MS, dMd novy Scheinfeld, ddS hAnnA orlAnd, dMd Sidney r. TouriAl, ddS

Right Smile Center.com

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

Maggie Maddox of the planning firm VHB explains the concept of dedicated lanes for alternative transportation.

JOHN RUCH

Perimeter Center bus, shuttle lanes proposed BY JOHN RUCH johnruch@reporternewspapers.net

A network of road lanes dedicated to buses and shuttles is a main new proposal in a “Last-Mile Connectivity” study for Perimeter Center, whose rough-draft ideas were presented at a Jan. 26 open house at the Northpark Town Center complex in Sandy Springs. The study by Gresham, Smith and Partners was jointly commissioned by the Perimeter Center Improvement Districts and the cities of Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs. It began last summer and the team aims to present a final report by March. Much of it is a housekeeping effort to create a plan of plans, consolidating dozens of previous planning documents, but the planners also are putting forth some new ideas, such as the dedicated, or “managed,” bus lanes. The idea, said planning team member Erin Thoresen, is figuring out “how to consolidate projects or kind of blend them together,” as well as kill old ones that “just don’t make sense anymore.” Dunwoody Mayor Denis Shortal was in the audience. In an interview, he said the “limited lanes” in Perimeter Center make him question the dedicated lanes idea, but he wants to hear more information and says the area needs more transportation options. “I believe that mass transit is going to have to be part of the answer,” Shortal said. The “last-mile connectivity” of the study title refers to getting commuters out of cars by making sure it’s easy to get from mass transit stops to local destinations across the gap of the “last

mile” or whatever the distance may be. That connection could take any number of forms: another type of transit, a sidewalk, a multi-use trail, a taxi. In addition, Thoresen said, the planners decided to broaden the study scope to include improving Perimeter Center’s regional transportation options to nearby neighborhood centers or “nodes.” Those areas include Sandy Springs’ City Springs, the Brookhaven/ Oglethorpe MARTA Station area, and Dunwoody’s Dunwoody Village and Georgetown. Thoresen said the team reviewed more than 60 existing city and PCIDs plans, then focused on more than 40 of them containing more than 600 individual transportation projects. Many overlap or compete; as one example, she said, they found “at least eight different projects planned for Hammond Drive.” The study’s main goals, she said, are creating a unified project list and a look at “opportunities to introduce transit into the area.” To help prioritize projects, it will update cost estimates for projects and suggest funding sources, which are likely to involve both public and private money. The list will include not only infrastructure projects, Thoresen said, but “also policy recommendations and strategies” for alternative transportation. And the study will include placing all of the projects into a single mapping system that all of the cities can use. Thoresen said the study will include proposing or reviewing corridor studies for several specific key streets, such as Hammond Drive and Glenridge Drive.

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 5

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

The big new piece is the dedicated “Last-Mile Connectivity” study has dislane system for private shuttles, MARcarded rail options as expensive and foTA and GRTA buses, and maybe even cused on buses, though the right of way cars hired via taxi services such as might remain. Uber and Lyft. Those lanes would act as Tochie Blad of the Sandy Springs a circulator system through a grid mostly in the business center along Peachtree-Dunwoody Road, but also venturing into such areas as Pill Hill and Brookhaven’s Perimeter Summit. The lanes might be limited You can’t say, ‘I’m Dunwoody’ to such vehicles only during peak hours and usable by regular vehior ‘I’m Brookhaven’ or ‘I’m cles the rest of the time. Sandy Springs and I’m in A similar idea was recently proposed in Sandy Springs’ “Next Ten” my own little world,’ because land-use planning, which has a subwe’re all in this together. plan for that city’s piece of Perimeter Center. It included dedicatDENIS SHORTAL ed transit space that could be used DUNWOODY MAYOR for buses, but also allowed the possibility of a streetcar or more exotic options, such as a monorail. The

Council of Neighborhoods asked how the planners would handle the differences in the cities’ policies and guidelines on border-crossing projects. Thoresen acknowledged that’s a “fundamental challenge of the project. ... One jurisdiction’s priority is not [necessarily] going to be another jurisdiction’s priority.” Joe Seconder of the advocacy group Bike Walk Dunwoody said in an interview that recommendations should start with “carrots and sticks” to encourage people to not use cars. “Until you change the policies and/ or laws, I wouldn’t spend a dime on infrastructure. Otherwise, you end up with the Atlanta Streetcar,” he said, referring to the downtown Atlanta streetcar that has had low ridership since opening in 2014. Shortal said that traffic tie-ups related to the upcoming I-285/Ga. 400 in-

10 Reasons why you’ll love us...

REASON #3

terchange reconstruction project could be an opportunity to encourage mass transit use. “Maybe the inconvenience of riding in your car will get to a point where enough people will say, ‘This is a pain. I’m going to ride the bus,’” the mayor said. Whatever the final recommendations are, Shortal said, the cross-border collaboration is important. He pointed to another such effort, the Peachtree Gateway Partnership, where Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee and Doraville are jointly planning a multiuse trail network. One new concept recently floated in that group, Shortal said, is trail on North Shallowford Road under I-285. “You can’t say, ‘I’m Dunwoody’ or ‘I’m Brookhaven’ or ‘I’m Sandy Springs and I’m in my own little world,’ because we’re all in this together,” Shortal said.

Fabulous Offers! FREE PERKS! Choose from these value-packed perks! Beverage package, free WiFi, prepaid tips or shipboard credits! Must book by 1/31/17 and sail by 4/30/18.

FREE Premium Class Air from ATL Rhine Highlights 8 Day from $4190pp or Gems of the Danube 8 Day from $4440pp

New Bookings Only. Book Jan 16 – Mar 31. Air schedule at Scenic’s discretion. Port charges $300pp

We really know travel. Our travel consultants live and breathe this industry. With extensive first-hand knowledge and personal destination experience, we take great pride in helping you find the perfect resort, cruise line, tour, itinerary, date and accommodations to fit your needs and desires. Our guidance can’t be duplicated...

CUBA! CUBA! CUBA! This isn’t a cruise. It’s a once in a lifetime memory collecting expedition. • 5 nt. Havana/Costa Maya • 4/19 • from $917PP • 7 nt. Cozumel/Belize/Havana • 4/30 from $1046PP • 5 nt. Havana/Key West/Cozumel • April 20 or 29 from $897PP

VIEW & VERANDAH SALE! • FREE Stateroom Upgrades • Up to $500 onboard spending money • Prepaid gratuities for suites • 10% off excursions Must book by 3/15!

770.952.8300 • 800.326.4971 | Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 11-3 | tcava.com

Our Exclusive! Free roundtrip ATL airport limo for any Alaska CruiseTour or European Cruise.

6 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

Comprehensive Women’s

Tupelo Honey Cafe serves up Southern-fried delights

Health

Lynley S. Durrett, M.D. Obiamaka Mora, M.D. State of the art Pelvic & Bladder Surgeries Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy daVinci Robotic Surgery Bio Identical Hormone Therapy Services offered: » Incontinence Testing & Treatment » Abnormal Bleeding Treatment » Annual Exams & Contraception » Nutrient Deficiency Screening & Counseling » Saliva Testing & Pellet Hormone Therapy » Plus Aesthetic Services

A BY MEGAN VOLPERT Maybe it’s because everybody who lives there is getting up early to go hiking and biking, but Asheville, N.C. has an incredible breakfast game. At the undisputed top of the heap is Tupelo Honey Cafe, where lines at the no-reservations downtown location usually stretch on to a two-hour wait on Saturdays, whether you like pancakes at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. or noon. As a result, I have never eaten at THC because I’m

Jessica Guilfoil Killeen, WHNP-BC

Right for you?

• Has child birth or menopause relaxed or stretched your

feminine tissue? • Is dryness limiting or causing painful intercourse? • Do you occasionally dribble or leak when you sneeze, cough or exercise? • Have you ever “not quite made it” to the bathroom on time?

Visit our website to learn more about ThermiVa®

www.mcdanielanddurrett.com Main Office:

Piedmont Hospital Campus

105 Collier Rd NW, Suite 1080 | Atlanta, GA 30309 | 404-352-2850

Satellite Office:

Northside Hospital Campus

960 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 336 | Atlanta, GA 30342 | 404-352-2850

www.mcdanielanddurrett.com

B impatient. At long last, my wait is over, for Tupelo Honey Cafe has come to Sandy Springs. THC has been spreading slowly across many metro areas in the Southeast, with a total of 13 locations running from Arlington to Charlotte to Myrtle Beach to Knoxville. Here, you’ll find THC in the multi-use Gateway complex behind Chastain Park. If you like Flying Biscuit or OK Café, THC was made for you. Order up the fried green toma-

toes and you’ll immediately see why. Above all else, an establishment wishing to garner respect for its Southern cuisine must possess the ability to do a good fry, on the level of OK Cafe. Doesn’t matter whether it’s fried chicken or fried potatoes, fried avocados or fried green tomatoes – there’s got to be a golden brown color on a crispy outer shell that doesn’t break apart just trying to get the food onto the fork. I sampled all four of these menu items at THC, and dang, they’re nailing it. The chicken was plenty tender inside but firmly crispy outside; what they call potato cracklins are a crunchy, chunky delight way beyond regular french fries; if you have never eaten a fried avocado, you simply haven’t lived. The fried green tomatoes showcase the fryer skills of this place, but moreover, the goat cheese grits underneath got my attention. I think they can give those “creamy dreamy” white cheddar grits at Flying Biscuit a real run for their money, and as those are the hometown favorite for most of us, it’s not a point of comparison that I make lightly. You can find goat cheese all over the menu, most obviously in the pecan-crusted goat cheese – a spread for people who normally won’t touch the cheese plate. Here it’s so sweet and so soft, thanks to finely chopped pecans and a pearonion marmalade, there’s no problem piling it high on expertly thin and super salty crostini for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. They do a pretty good pulled pork, too, which you can get on top of the johnny

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 7

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

THE BEST MOVE YOU’LL EVER MAKE.™

Fabulous Listings

D cake appetizer or as a meat-and-two entree plate. They slow roast it for 14 hours for a protein that melts in your mouth but falls short on smoke. Though the pork doesn’t pick up any wood flavor, THC is banking on two solid BBQ sauce options, a Western North Caroline smoked jalapeño and a South Carolina tangy mustard. Both sauces bring the heat and the flavor. If you’ve got kids in tow, note that Thursdays after 7 p.m. you can get four kinds of bottomless mac ’n’ cheese for 10 bucks. If you walk in a little early, enjoy $3 craft brews and $5 cocktails. Know why Tupelo Honey Cafe is truly great? Whiskey, y’all. Can’t get whiskey at Flying Biscuit or OK Cafe, plain and simple. THC has just as much ability to fry up all your Southern favorites and is equally full of all-day breakfast options even though they’re going by other names after sunset. But a proper bar sets it a cut above the rest. Have you ever tried that sake bloody mary at Flying Biscuit? It’s an abomination. THC doesn’t just have a decent bloody mary made with pepper vodka and a house mix, it’s even got a couple cocktails on A. Biscuits and blueberry jam B. Fried green tomatoes on a bed of goat cheese grits C. Johnny cake with pulled pork D. Coffee and dessert E. House bloody mary F. Fried chicken, mac n cheese, brussels sprouts

FOR SALE & SOLD from the Sandy Springs Office LE

AB AVAIL

2525 Peachtree Rd #19

Atlanta, Ga 30305 3Bd/3fb/1hb, FMLS 5738262 Listed at $995,000 Listed and Marketed by

Martha Chanaberry 404-229-8390

AVAIL AB

320 Ferry Landing

Sandy Springs, Ga 30328 4Bd/4fb Riverfront, FMLS 5733860 Listed at $950,000 Listed and Marketed by

Brenda Reeve 404-245-4130

AB AVAIL

700 Park Regency Place #2303 Atlanta, Ga 30326 3Bd/3fb/1hb, FMLS 5779566 Listed at $840,000

E tap, including a Kentucky Mule, an Aviation and a moonshine daiquiri. If the liquor license doesn’t make you leap with joy, the coffee will – it’s Counter Culture. Based out of Durham, they get that smooth, chocolately mountain flavor that’s the only thing you want to wash down your buttermilk cheesecake or banana pudding. Welcome to town, THC! Tupelo Honey Café is located at 4600 Roswell Road, #110. For more information, visit tupelohoneycafe.com.

Listed and Marketed by

Patricia Scott 404-914-3098

324 Anderwood Ridge

UNDE

R CO

Marietta, GA 30064

NTRA CT

Listed by

Gitte Claud

404-316-1111 Listed at $1,125,000

SOL

760 Old Creek Trail

Sandy Springs, Ga 30328

Listed by

Barbara Oliver days in 10 tract 9% of List n o C r for 9 Unde

404-667-4211

Listed at $885,000

Sandy Springs Office | 5290 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 | 404-250-9900 | HarryNorman.com

The above information is believed accurate but is not warranted. Offer subject to errors, changes, omissions, prior sales, and withdrawals without notice

8 | Commentary

Reporter Newspapers

Our mission is to provide our readers with fresh and engaging information about life in their communities. Published by Springs Publishing LLC 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 225 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Phone: 404-917-2200 • Fax: 404-917-2201 Brookhaven Reporter | Buckhead Reporter Dunwoody Reporter | Sandy Springs Reporter www.ReporterNewspapers.net Atlanta INtown www.AtlantaINtownPaper.com Atlanta Senior Life www.AtlantaSeniorLife.com

C O NTA C T US Founder & Publisher Steve Levene stevelevene@reporternewspapers.net Editorial Managing Editor John Ruch johnruch@reporternewspapers.net INtown Editor: Collin Kelley Editor-at-Large Joe Earle Staff Writer: Dyana Bagby Copy Editor: Donna Williams Lewis Creative and Production Creative Director Rico Figliolini rico@reporternewspapers.net Graphic Designer: Soojin Yang Advertising Director of Sales Development Amy Arno amyarno@reporternewspapers.net Sales Executives Jeff Kremer, Janet Porter Jim Speakman, Janet Tassitano Office Manager Deborah Davis deborahdavis@reporternewspapers.net Contributors Phil Mosier, Megan Volpert, Erika Elaine Wells

Free Home Delivery 60,000 copies of Reporter Newspapers are delivered by carriers to homes in ZIP codes 30305, 30319, 30326, 30327, 30328, 30338, 30342 and 30350 and to more than 500 business/retail locations. For locations, check “Where To Find Us” at www.ReporterNewspapers.net For delivery requests, please email delivery@reporternewspapers.net.

© 2017 with all rights reserved Publisher reserves the right to refuse editorial or advertising for any reason. Publisher assumes no responsibility for information contained in advertising. Any opinions expressed in print or online do not necessarily represent the views of Reporter Newspapers or Springs Publishing, LLC.

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

Community Survey/ Local police Question: Do you think local police and local governments are doing enough to protect you and your neighbors from crime? While crime is often in the local news, Here’s what some of those who responded to we seem to like our local police protection. the survey had to say: More than 60 percent of the respondents to our most recent 1Q survey said they thought “Find ways to talk to people in the police and local governments were doing community, outside of a policing activienough to protect them from crime. But they ty’s context.” also had plenty of ideas for improving the — 32-year-old Brookhaven man ways officers do their jobs. “My neighborhood is pretty safe in my “We need more cops, better trained, view, with a large amount of security and po[and] more community policing.” lice patrols around the nearby shops,” said a — 43-year-old Atlanta woman 26-year-old Buckhead man who was among 200 adults who responded to the cellphone“More surveillance, more cameras.” based survey. “I personally think that police — 36-year-old Atlanta woman presence does a great deal to combat crime.” Yes 122 (61%) A 45-year-old Brookhaven woman ex“Police are PLENTY present in our inpressed similar sentiments. “I think ner-city neighborhoods.” No 78 (39%) Brookhaven police do a great job,” she com— 26-year-old Atlanta woman mented in the survey of adults in communities served by Reporter Newspapers and Atlanta INtown. “They need to engage with the citizens But other respondents felt police themselves may create problems. “I think that police in the community they serve as citizens forces could do a better job distributing their patrols across the city, as well as reduce inand not criminals first. Build relationstances of racial profiling,” a 20-year-old Sandy Springs man wrote. “In addition, I think the ships to establish trust.” rate of fatalities involved with police encounters is grossly out of control, and steps should — 24- year-old Brookhaven woman be taken to address that issue by reducing the amount of deaths and shootings committed by officers.” “More late-night neighborhood paAsked what strategies or technologies police should use to better combat crime, respontrols.” dents offered plenty of suggestions. — 33-year-old Brookhaven woman Some proposed more community engagement with police. “I think there should be more proactive community outreach,” a 27-year-old Brookhaven woman said. “Build trust “In my neighborhood, there is a signifto build safety.” icant police presence and they are very “There should be more involvement between government, police and citizens [through] responsive. However, I am in Buckhead, events where all can interact and build trust,” a 41-year-old Sandy Springs man wrote. and it may get better service than some And a 26-year-old Buckhead man called for foot patrols and community engagement. other areas.” “Be a presence that isn’t in a car,” he said. — 68-year-old woman Others looked for high-tech solutions and suggested everything from increasing surveillance cameras in public places, to adding more car-tag readers to putting more eyes in the sky. “Autonomous drones for chasing might 1Q is an Atlanta-based startup that has developed a technology which sends quesbe good,” a 32-year-old Atlanta man noted. tions and surveys to a cellphone via app or text message from businesses and organizaNot everyone agreed, of course. tions across the country. Respondents are paid 50 cents per answer, through PayPal, for “Please don’t spy on me,” a 26-year-old sharing their opinions. Payments may also be donated directly to charity. Sign up to be inman said. cluded in our local community polls at 1Q.com/reporter or by texting REPORTER to 86312.

Voices from the community I think if offenders have more than one or two offenses, they should have a harsher punishment. I know there is a lot of overcrowding in jails, but they shouldn’t be allowed back on the street. You also find a lot of juveniles doing the crime, so more serious consequences for them, too.

I haven’t heard of any crime or know of anyone affected by it. Bryan Hieser

I think [the police] are awesome. I’ve always had quick responses. They are always levelheaded and not reactionary. I have had to call them myself and I feel that if I do need to call the police, they will be here in very little time. Naponisha Sivad

Kim Mitchell SS

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Commentary | 9

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

Why Trump order inspired my first political protest es, ethnicities and sire to move to the United religions, and placStates and our attitudes toes that attract peowards outsiders that I now ple of all races, ethhave a paycheck. Last week, nicities and religions the Brookhaven City Counbecome more attraccil appointed Michael Diaz, tive. It’s a virtuous a native of Colombia who cycle. Whether it’s is a Brookhaven resident German-owned Merand involved community cedes Benz moving member, to the Brookhavits North American en Planning Commission. headquarters to SanWhile my family has been dy Springs, or a new in the United States for genrestaurant concept erations, we can trace our like the Halal Guys heritage to both Ireland and opening its doors China, a combination that’s on Buford Highway possible here in the United in Chamblee, you never know States in a way it isn’t in most countries. where the next great business Diversity, openness and inclusiveopportunity will come from, but ness is our strength, both economicalthere’s a good chance it’ll come ly and culturally. We can either accept from abroad. that, and all of the opportunities and While I earn my living as an challenges that go along with it, or we SPECIAL investment manager and busican reject it and accept the certain stagThe Jan. 29 protest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as seen by Conor Sen. ness writer, this isn’t just a busination that accompanies it. ness view for me; it’s also personal. My BY CONOR SEN in a way that other communities in business partner happens to be an imConor Sen is a portfolio manager for the state and South do not. We’ve creOn Jan. 29, I did something for the migrant. His father was a technology New River Investments, a columnist for ated an open, inclusive environment first time in my life — I attended a poexecutive in Mexico, and business took Bloomberg View and a member of the that people want to move to where othlitical protest. their family to Florida. They lived here Brookhaven Planning Commission. He ers have not. In the 21st century, attracAlong with thousands of other metfor years on a green card before becomresides in Brookhaven with his wife and tive places will attract people of all racro Atlantans, I stood outside of Hartsing citizens, and it’s thanks to their dedaughter. field-Jackson International Airport to protest the Trump administration’s executive order impacting refugees and immigrants from seven countries in the Middle East and Africa. I attended the event both to register my opposition to the executive order and to affirm my support for the values that have defined the growth and progress of metro Atlanta over the past century. Atlanta owes its blessed position as the capital of the New South to two factors: having the greatest airport in the world and a reputation for being a beacon of civil rights and inclusiveness. Both were threatened by the Trump administration’s executive order. A successful airport is both a function of infrastructure and civic planning, something within Atlanta’s control that we’ve done well, and market forces — is a city a place people want to Visit us today to learn how fly in and out of, or not? you may qualify for a Airports in northern Kentucky and Memphis once were thriving hubs, yet due to changes in demand and market forces no longer are. A thriving airport, and the economic activity it generates, is a privilege, not a right. By increasing restrictions and increasing uncertainty on who’s allowed to come to the United States, and hence fly into the Atlanta airport, you’re negatively impacting the economy and business environment here. 7455 Trowbridge Rd, NE | Sandy Springs, GA 30328 As for civil rights, there’s a rea404-255-0640 | www.sewellappliance.com son why metro Atlanta, and particularly our part of the region, has thriving businesses and high home values

Guest Column Conor Sen

FREE

Dishwasher

SEWELL

Real Innovation for Real Cooks

10 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

GRAND OPENING An Open House for the Community.

The Davis Academy has expanded! Please join us for a tour of our new 600+ seat state-of-the-art performing arts theatre, full-service dining hall & kitchen, chapel, choral & instrumental classrooms, innovation & design studio and recording studio.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 8:00–10:30 am

Tours of the new space leave every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:15 am.

The Davis Academy Lower School RSVP’s requested by Feb. 10: davisacademy.org/openhouse

8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085 | davisacademy.org

Dad’s a Real Bird-Brain

City aims to improve communications BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

“With land-use issues, too many folks conclude we are not listening,” Sigman said. “There is way too much talk about process.” He said there should be a standard response policy for emails sent to councilmembers or city staff. What that response policy may look like hasn’t been determined, but the purpose is to make sure a response is sent within a few days, he said. People who write the city may also have

The city is ready to hire a communications and public engagement director as well as undergo a website redesign as part of a renewed effort to better communicate with residents. “We know we have a communication problem,” City Manager Christian Sigman told council members at the Jan. 22 retreat held at the law offices of Greenberg Traurig. “My focus this year is going to be on communications.” The city once had a communications director, but that job has been vacant since April 2015 after DYANA BAGBY Rosemary Tyler was fired followBrookhaven City Councilmembers, from right, John Park, Bates Mattison, Mayor John Ernst, Linley Jones and Joe Gebbia along ing a dispute at with City Clerk Susan Hiott and City Attorney Chris Balch the city’s Cherry listen to discussion during the council’s Jan. 22 retreat. Blossom Festival with a photographer who alleged racism. Another city their names and contact information put employee, Communications Manager into a data file so staff and council can Ann Marie Quill, has been handling all track communications, said Sigman. of the city’s communications alone and Councilmember Bates Mattison sugwill remain in her job. gested information coming from the The city has always intended for two city also be in Spanish to ensure the expeople to work in communications, Sigpanding Latino and Hispanic residents man said, and hiring a new person will are also informed. greatly help in getting the word out to resThe website design will include a FAQ idents about City Council votes and city for each department and will be easier to events as well as provide direction on ways understand as well, he said. to best engage the public. Long-term plans to be finished this For example, council members and year include developing a communicastaff are regularly bombarded with tions strategic plan and establishing a emails from residents concerned about process to thank citizens for speaking the latest development. at public meetings.

To dad, a “tweet” is the sound of a happy bird, and he can fully enjoy his passion for feathered friends at Dunwoody Pines. Daily activities keep him exploring; world-class services, amenities and individualized care make Dunwoody Pines the perfect home for someone with birds on the brain!

Act Now and Receive a $1000 Rental Credit* Call Today & Schedule a Tour! (678) 534-2382 * Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 3/31/2017. New residents only. May be applied to future rent, pack & move, or furniture package.

4355 Georgetown Square | Dunwoody, GA 30338 | DunwoodyPines.com BK

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 11

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

DeKalb schools superintendent hires high-powered law firm Dentons BY DYANA BAGBY

Also questioning Green’s executwanted the council to “know what their ing the contract without informing the taxpayer money was being spent on” and board were members Marshall Orson that he was opposed to the hiring of the DeKalb County Schools Superintenand Joyce Morley. law firm. dent Stephen Green has hired high-pow“I would like to know as a board, what Jester’s public comments to the Dunered law firm Dentons to represent the services are we getting?” Morley asked woody City Council followed the coundistrict at the state Capitol during the Green. “What are they lobbying for? I cil’s December meeting when state Rep. 2017 legislative session. want to be in the know if I’m to be on this Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) informed Green hired the firm in January for board – I would want to know even as a the council that the school district had six months for $99,900 — just under taxpayer.” hired former state lawthe $100,000 threshold that requires Green told board maker Edward Lindsey, full school board approval of an expenmembers he had hired who now works for Denditure. The official dates of the contract the firm last year and tons, to specifically fight are Jan. 15 through June 15. The contract was pleased with their his independent school was signed by Green and Thurbert Baker, efforts so he rehired What were they hired district bill. Jester did a former state attorney general and forDentons to represent to do? I’ve looked at tell the Dunwoody City mer state representative. the school district again Council he doesn’t beSeveral school board members asked to advocate on the agen- the contract and it lieve Taylor’s indepenabout the contract between the school da the board sets, such is pretty vague. dent schools district legdistrict and Dentons at the Jan. 9 meetas legislation dealing islation is on the radar ing, according to a recording of the meetwith funding or testing. STAN JESTER of the school district and ing. “They send me a DUNWOODY that Dentons was not SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Board member Stan Jester of Dunweekly report and then hired to specifically stop woody said the price “looks strange” besend a final report,” that bill, cause it was just under the board approvGreen said, adding that Lindsey is listed as the al threshold. He asked why the board was Dentons lobbyists also inform Green on board secretary for the Brookhaven Innot informed of the contract before it any legislation “that pops up” that may novation Academy, a state charter school was signed. affect the school district. he helped found and that originally was “What were they hired to do? I’ve Jester attended the Jan. 23 Dunwoody proposed by city officials in Brookhaven. looked at the contract and it is pretty City Council meeting to inform the counBIA now is an independent entity and is 07-29-15_PerimeterPediatricDentistryFinal_Layout 1 7/27/15 9:18 AM Page 1 vague,” Jester said. cil that Green had hired Dentons and located in Norcross. dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

$5 OFF

the purchase of $25 or more Sandy Springs 5975 Roswell Road, Ste. A-103 Sandy Springs (404) 236-2114 nothingbundtcakes.com Expires 2/28/17. Limit one offer per guest. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Redeemable only at bakery listed. Must be claimed in-store during normal business hours. No cash value.

Specializing in Pediatric Dentistry for Infants, Children, Adolescents and Special Needs Patients Saturday appointments available

We accept most of the major insurance plans, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids

Free second opinions

6 Years Old and Under

$60

(exam, xrays,and cleaning) new customers only/self pay patients

7 Years Old and Older

& O RT

H OD O N T I C S

www.KidsHappyTeeth.com

2221 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Ste. 2A Atlanta, GA 30319

$149

(exam,xrays,and cleaning) new customers only/self pay patients

770-407-6549

Corner of Johnson Ferry and Ashford Dunwoody behind Publix

12 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

Mayor: MARTA-city relationship on development ‘needs total reset’ Continued from page 1 station parking lot. “The MARTA TOD project needs a total reset in relationships,” Ernst said in a statement at the Jan. 24 meeting, during which City Council postponed until Feb. 28 a vote on the rezoning needed for the project. “The city needs to have a stronger working relationship with MARTA directly on this redevelopment because the city/MARTA relationship is more enduring than with the development team,” Ernst said. “As an elected body, our relationship on this city center project is not just the immediate neighborhoods, but with the city as a whole,” Ernst said. “While the rezoning process will continue, the city, and, more specifically, our elected leadership need a more active role in defining the city center directly with MARTA, similar to what other cities have in DeKalb County.” Art Lomenick, president of Integral’s Real Estate Development Division and a developer of the MARTA TOD, said Jan. 30 he and MARTA officials are waiting to meet with the mayor and city manager “to better understand next steps.” No date for the meeting had been set.

Ernst went on to say that redevelopment of the MARTA station is coming, whether in the immediate or long-term future. “As mayor, I am proud of our efforts to be inclusive and comprehensive in reviewing the MARTA TOD project proposal, and I think it is important for citizens to understand the great lengths the developers and MARTA have taken to listen and incorporate community input,” he said. “But this is our city center and I am not comfortable that the efforts to date have reflected this perspective and have too narrowly focused on the MARTA property alone. This is not just another development project at a MARTA station … it is Brookhaven’s future.” More than 100 people attended the Jan. 24 meeting. Many wore red shirts to show opposition to the development and applauded Ernst’s statement. The postponement will also give the city Planning Commission and City Council time to create a Design Review Board that will be in charge of upholding architectural standards and is being created specifically to oversee the

Art Lomenick, center, a MARTA developer, stands among more than 100 opponents to the project.

MARTA redevelopment. Integral and Transwestern Development Co., which make up Brookhaven City Center Partners, the developers hired by MARTA for the TOD, sought tax incentives from the Brookhaven Development Authority. But because of ongoing confusion with the project, those discussions had to be halted, City

Inquire today about our COMPLIMENTARY Short-Term Stay

A SMILE AT EVERY TOUCH POINT Please call or come in to see how we can be of assistance for your loved ones. 690 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | 404-843-8857 | InsigniaofSandySprings.com

DYANA BAGBY

Manager Christian Sigman said. “The numbers kept changing from the developer,” he said. “And you can’t wrap a policy around a moving target.” How much money the developers themselves are putting into the project remains unknown, Sigman said. “There are a lot of moving parts and missing pieces,” he said. Sigman also backed the mayor’s assertion that the MARTA developers are not proposing a development that can be defined as a true downtown, or true city center. MARTA officials have said the development will add $200 million to the city’s tax digest, but dangling dollar signs is not good enough, he said. “MARTA and its developer have been very myopic in their vision,” he said. “This is our city center. Where is the value added to our city? A good developer sells on vision, not on $200 million in taxes. And we couldn’t get that through to them. The city center is a city-wide legacy issue. And MARTA is looking at it as more of a neighborhood initiative.” City Council members also supported Ernst in his statement, acknowledging the process has frustrated city officials and residents. “I was really glad the mayor held the developers’ feet to the fire,” said City Councilmember Linley Jones. “Having a great TOD is a good idea. We just aren’t there yet.” City Councilmember John Park said he backed Ernst “100 percent.” “The project is too important to do it in the way we are doing it. This is the soul, the heart, of our city. We really need to take a hard look at it ... and not let it be decided for us.” “We need to be taking a bigger view of our downtown,” added Councilmember Joe Gebbia. “We all agree with [Ernst].”

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 13

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

City Council considering debt to pay for major projects Continued from page 1 into debt,” Chapman said in an interview. At a Jan. 22 leadership retreat Chapman said a conceptual 10-year capital plan using available revenue sources shows the city would fall more than $70 million short in funds needed for completing major projects, such as those included in the Peachtree Creek Greenway Master Plan or Buford Highway Improvement Plan and Economic Strategy. “Our revenue sources are about $94 million ... and we determined there would be about a $70 million shortfall in projects” over 10 years, Chapman said. “We will always be working on the parks master plan every year. Bottom line, based on current funding sources, we will be working on these projects for the foreseeable future.” Chapman explained that rising construction costs mean planned projects get more expensive the longer they are delayed. For example, when the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan and Site Specific Plan originally was approved last year, it outlined projects expected to cost $29 million. Now the cost to complete the plan is expected to reach $35 million. Also, President Donald Trump recent-

ly cut money from the Environmental Protection Agency, a funding source the city was counting on to help pay for the Nancy Creek Watershed Improvement Plan, City Manager Christian Sigman said in an interview. Sigman and Chapman have proposed to council members that the city go to voters with a referendum for two bond issues that would raise a total of $63 million. The first, for $42 million, could go to voters in 2018 and yield funds in early 2019. “We really put together a capital plan for discussion purposes,” Sigman said in an interview. “These are all policy decisions that need to be made by the council.” General obligation bonds are not the

only possibility for financing the major projects. Taking out other kinds of loans are on the table as well. “We can also hold bake sales every weekend,” Sigman said with a laugh. The conceptual capital financing plan laid out for council members shows that through issuing bonds the city could complete projects in the Nancy Creek Watershed Improvement Plan by 2020; the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Site Specific Plan by 2021; the Peachtree Creek Greenway Master Plan by 2023; the Buford Highway Improvement Plan and Economic Development Strategy by 2024; and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan by 2025. The long-term phases of projects

TH E $122 M ILLIO N IN PR O J ECTS IN M ASTER PLAN S ALR EADY APPR O VED B Y CO U NCIL ► ► ► ► ► ►

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Site Specific Plan -- $35 million Nancy Creek Watershed Improvement Plan -- $19.5 million Peachtree Creek Greenway Master Plan -- $35.1 million Comprehensive Transportation Plan (city’s match funding of state/federal funding) -- $7.5 million Buford Highway Improvement Plan and Economic Strategy -- $13.6 million Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Plan (for the 5 to 10 year phases) -- $12 million

Northside Cardiology & C.P.N.A.

Northside

Heart

Partnering For Your Care

. Cardiovascular screening . Cardiac Ultr asound . Stress Testing

in the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Plan would begin in 2024. The plan does not call for an increase in city taxes, Sigman said. Messaging to voters will be key, Sigman said, and the hope is that getting shovels in the dirt sooner, rather than later, will provide an impetus for residents to support the idea. Brookhaven currently has no significant debt. Sigman also explained the city is establishing its credit rating with various municipal and state agencies. City Councilmember John Park compared the idea of the city going into debt to pay for the projects to financing a house – people typically don’t pay cash up front for their house, and instead take out a loan, he said. “In the long run, it is cheaper to finance than to pay as we go due to inflation,” Park said. “These are generational improvements.” Councilmember Linley Jones said she’s still interested in finding other financing options, while Councilmember Joe Gebbia praised Sigman and Chapman for their conceptual plan. “This is the type of management we need,” Gebbia said. “We need to be financing our developments in a responsible way.”

NorthsideHeart.com (404) 256-2525 or (770) 343-8565

. Cholesterol & Hypertension Management . Arrhythmia Evaluation & Treatment . Cardiac Cath/Coronary Stent

14 | Out & About

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

artéé

fabrics & home BROOKHAVEN

•

BUCKHEAD

GET ACTIVE

•

DUNWOODY

•

SANDY SPRINGS

VISUAL ARTS

NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY AT OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Sunday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Experience the Artéé Difference and Receive 20% off total purchase with ad!!! 886 Huff Road Atlanta, GA 30318

SALE - Atlanta Store Only *Restrictions Apply

www.ArteeFabricsAndHome.com

404-554-1215 Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm

February Special

Melissa Babcock, M.D.

$50 off each syringe of Restylane, Lyft or Silk. PRP Hair Treatment Buy One Get One Free - WOW - only $250/treatment. February 21 and 22 Only - Special Cosmetic Event - Spend over $500 and get Dysport for only $200/site an $80 savings. Event Days Only - Free Chemical Peel with every Cosmetic Service. Procedures Performed:

• Skin Cancer Surgery Specialist (Mohs) • Dermatologic Surgery

• General Dermatology • Chemical Peels • BOTOX® Cosmetic

• Cyst Removal • Mole Removal • Restylane®

Same Day Appointments Available • Free Parking

4890 Roswell Road, Suite B-10 • Atlanta, Georgia 30342 (404) 835-3052 • BabcockDermatology.com Located at the corner of Roswell Road & Long Island Drive

Oriental & Area Rug Hand Washing

• gentle •Wash thorough Atlanta's Only Unique safe Submersion & Compressed Air Cleaning

Restoration & Repair • Pet Urine Removal Padding & Storage • Moth & Stain Treatments Free Pickup & Delivery • Serving Atlanta for Over 25 years

404.355.2126 MicroSeal of Atlanta

A DIVISION OF S&S RUG CLEANERS

Stoney Green & Steve Arroll, Owners 1710 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318

TheRugCleaners.com EPA RATED NON-TOXIC & NON-ALLERGENIC Mention this ad for Winter cleaning discounts!

Join Oglethorpe University women’s sports teams for a clinic to celebrate the 31st annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Lacrosse, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, track & field and cross-country will be represented. Oglethorpe Track & Field Complex (inclement weather - Schmidt Recreation Center). Following the clinic, cheer on the OU women’s basketball team, the Stormy Petrels, as they take on conference rival Millsaps College at 1 p.m. in the Dorough Field House. Meet the team after the game. Admission free to all participants and teams who RSVP. 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Brookhaven. Info: calendar.oglethorpe.edu or 404261–1441.

GO SHOPPING JEWELRY MARKET

Sunday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Spruill Center for the Arts’ Ninth Annual Student & Instructor Jewelry Market features handcrafted jewelry in precious metals, glass, beads, gemstones and more at prices for every budget. Glassblowing demonstrations and workshops for all ages are included in this fundraising event for the Spruill Center and the Spruill Metals Jewelry Program. Free. 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Info: spruillarts. org or 770-394-3447.

BOOK SALE

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Friends of the Brookhaven Library hold a “Mini Book Sale.” Park behind the library and enter at the lower level. 1242 N. Druid Hills Road N.E., Brookhaven. Info: 404-848-7140.

“CREATING A BOWL FROM NATURE”

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7-8 p..m.

Philip and Matt Moulthrop discuss the art of wood turning using native Southeastern woods, a craft practiced in their family for three generations. An exhibit of their work, “Moulthrop Vessels: A Selection from the Firestone Collection,” is on view through June 11 at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. Adults $5; free for children under 12 and OUMA members, students with Petrel Pass and members of military and their families. Info: museum.oglethorpe.edu or 404-364-8555.

NIGHTLIFE BROADWAY BASH

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6:30-11 p.m.

The Stage Door Players theater company presents its largest fundraiser of the year with food, entertainment, casino gaming and a silent auction. Tickets $125. Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Sandy Springs. Info: stagedoorplayers. net or 770-396-1726.

KIDS AND FAMILIES DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

Saturday, Feb. 11. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This third annual Valentine’s Day event hosted by Brookhaven Parks and Recreation includes music and dancing with a live DJ, BK

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

keepsake photos and light snacks. $25 per family. Walk-up registration is permitted. Lynwood Community Center, 3360 Osborne Road N.E., Brookhaven. Info: 404637-0512.

LEARN SOMETHING

WOMEN IN BUILDING Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11:15 a.m.

Cindy Cepko, outgoing chair of the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council and founder and co-owner of Pennsylvania-based Granite Homes, is keynote speaker for the quarterly luncheon of the Atlanta Chapter of Professional Women in Building, a council of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Blvd., Brookhaven. PWB members $35; non-PWB members $45; non-HBA members $55. Register: atlantahomebuilders.com or 770-938-9900.

LIVE LEARN LEAD 2017 Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.

TITLES @ TWILIGHT

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Heritage Sandy Springs continues its educational programs for adults, promoting local stories of the South on the first Tuesday of each month. This month’s program is “A President in our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia,” presented by archival consultant Kaye Minchew. Free. Garden Room at the Williams-Payne House, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. Info: mswindell@heritagesandysprings.org or 404-851-9111 x2.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:45-8 p.m.

“The Sunday Philosophy Club” by Alexander McCall Smith will be discussed at the Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Info: 770-512-4640.

MASTER CHEFS COOKING SERIES Wednesdays, Feb 8 and Feb. 15, 7-9:30 p.m.

Celebrated chefs share recipes and cooking tips at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. On Feb. 8, cookbook author Cynthia Graubert presents Southern cooking, and on Feb. 15, former “Top Chef” contestant Eli Kirshtein teaches about winter vegan dishes. $50 per class for MJCAA members; $65 per class for the community. Advance registration required. MJCCA-Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Info: atlantajcc. org or 678-812-3798.

Lee Fisher, president and CEO of CEOS for Cities, will speak about CEOs as catalysts for community change at Leadership Sandy Springs’ third annual Live Learn Lead event. $25 for LSS alumni donors; $30 for LSS alumni and the public. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway N.W., Sandy Springs. Info/ registration: leadershipsandysprings.org.

Choose Hunter Douglas shades today. Save energy year-round. Keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer with select, insulating Hunter Douglas shades. They’re the smart and beautiful way to help lower your energy bills.

JANUARY 14—APRIL 10, 2017

$100 REBATE* ON QUALIFYING PURCHASES OF HUNTER DOUGLAS WINDOW FASHIONS

Georgia Blinds & Interiors 220 Sandy Springs Cir Ste 129 M-F: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun: Closed 404-252-6991 www.ga-blinds.com

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

*Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 1/14/17–4/10/17 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. For certain rebate-eligible products, the purchase of multiple units of such product is required to receive a rebate. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 6 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations may apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. ©2017 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.17Q1NPDUCG2

TALK TOMATOES

Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.

Snag some tips from Richard Osterholz on starting, transplanting and growing organic tomatoes at the Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard’s next Master Gardener session. Refreshments served. Sessions are held monthly on second Saturdays. DCGO Greenhouse, opposite the skate park at Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. Info: dcgo.org.

2989 N. Fulton Drive, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30305

COMPUTER BASICS

Tuesdays and Thursdays monthly, 6:30.-8 p.m.

The Community Assistance Center offers classes ranging from computer basics to enhancing life and job skills to its clients and to the general public. Free, registration required. Two locations: CAC, 1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, and the North Fulton Service Center, Room 234, 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. Info: ourcac.org SUBMIT YOUR EVENT LISTING WITH US AT or 770-552-4015, calendar@ReporterNewspapers.net ext. 239.

Out & About | 15

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

Happy Valentines Day

let me help you find your perfect match! R FO

LE SA

E AL RS FO

1035 E. Club Court Offered for $650,000

1 Brookhaven Drive Offered for $1,299,000

CT RA NT CO R DE UN

3964 N. Stratford Road Offered for $550,000

664 Darlington Circle Offered for $499,000

E AL RS FO

CT TRA ON RC E D UN

830 Malvern Hill Offered for $800,000

4371 Tree Haven Drive Offered for $799,000

LD SO

2795 Peachtree Road Offered for $699,000

LD SO

710 Starlight Drive Offered for $499,000

Contact me today to discuss how my local market expertise can help you achieve your real estate goals! Top 10% Companywide ABR Multi-Million Dollar Club Life Member

Dawn Anderson

Creating exceptional experiences in every market. 404.433.7849 Cell | 404.352.2010 Office dawnanderson@dorseyalston.com

One Hundred West Paces Ferry Road | Atlanta, Ga 30305 | dorseyalston.com Information believed accurate but not warranted. Equal Housing Opportunity.

16 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

BEYOND CAMP Galloway’s g360 Summer Camp is open to all children ages 3 and up and is held on our campus in beautiful Chastain Park.

Josh Powell Camp has been getting kids active in the great outdoors every summer since 1972.

Great SUMMER activities: swimming, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, fort building, gaga ball, and more!

Registration currently open for current K-2nd graders.

1&2 week sessions for ages 6-16!

On top of Lookout Mountain on the banks of Little River...

(Houston’s Rest.) from 8:10-8:25 am and drop-off at 3:00 pm

Weeks of May 30-June 2, June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, and July 31-August 4. 5242 Wade Green Road, Acworth, GA 30312 (678) 369-0780 (call or text) Hey@JoshPowellCamp.com WWW.JOSHPOWELLCAMP.COM

Only 1.5 hours east of Huntsville and 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville & Birmingham

ACTIVITIES Horseback Riding Swimming (Heated Pool) Ropes Course Climbing Tower Tennis Canoeing Golf Gymnastics Dance Cheerleading Flag Twirling Archery Arts and Cras Knitting Chorus and Drama Outdoor Living Skills Basketball Volleyball Soccer Riﬂery Trip Day River Water Blob Campﬁre every night Counselor-In-Training Christian Leadership

We l c o m e t o R i v e r v i e w C a m p f o r G i r l s ! Yo u r Aw a r d Wi n n i n g C a m p E x p e r i e n c e ! C o n ﬁ d e n c e , C h a r a c t e r, Ad v e n tu r e , I n s p i r a t i o n ! When you attend our summer camp or our mother-daughter weekends, you will have an amazing time on a mountain top, sharing moments of fun, faith, and adventure! Recognized as one of the South’s favorite private summer camp for girls, Riverview’s exciting programs are appreciated by both campers and parents! Girls from the South and International campers as well, are among our camp families!

Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks, Owners/Directors For more information and a free DVD: www.riverviewcamp.com 800-882-0722

Spring & Fall Mother-Daughter Weekend Also Available! Sign up online!

www.riverviewcamp.com

has an extensive Frequently Asked Questions section for ﬁrst-time camper families and several enjoyable videos!

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 17

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

CAMPS Fun & Games Sports Camps JUNE 5 – JULY 23, 2017

SAT Prep More! AGES 5 – 17

R E G I S T E R

Experience the Excitement of Your Neighborhood Camp

June 5th–30th, 2017 Adventures for 2-year-olds to 8th grade • • • •

Half and Full Days Multi Week Discount Before and After Care Outstanding Air-Conditioned Facility

New and Returning Favorites for 2017 • Circus Camp • Engineering For Kids • Ukulele Camp • Cooking Camp • And Much More!

F L E X I B L E F R I E N D LY F U N

ESA camp

T O D A Y !

V I S I T U S O N L I N E AT E P S T E I N AT L A N TA . O R G / E S A

18 | Community

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

SUMMER CAMPS Register by March 2nd to

RECEIVE 20% OFF

HAWKS.COM/SUMMERCAMPS

SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP

H I G H

is back for our 10th year in Atlanta

ART CAMP HIGH MUSEUM OF ART ATLANTA

July 17-21, 2017

Boys and Girls 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the Pros Meet Sports Celebrities

Creativity rules at the High!

Join one of our camps for children ages 6–8, 9–11, and 12–14 to explore art, get messy, and have a blast! Sign up now for your chance to flex your art muscles in one of our awesome weeklong workshops. For information or to register, visit high.org/camp.

Atlanta Intown April 2017.indd 1

Make Sports Anchor Tapes

Nation’s #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp

Make Play-By-Play Tapes of the Super Bowl & NBA Finals Make Reporting Tapes from a Pro Stadium Participate in Sports Talk Radio and Pardon The Interruption (PTI) shows and much more

Day/Overnight options available. For more info: 800.319.0884 or www.playbyplaycamps.com facebook.com/sportsbroadcastingcamps • youtube.com/sportsbroadcastcamp

1/3/17 4:25 PM

The Atlanta Speech School offers a wide variety of summer programs, including the Summer Explorations enrichment camp for children ages 2-1/2 to 6 years, as well a broad range of other language and academic camps. All of our camps keep the child’s learning experience at the forefront — encouraging them to explore new skills, new experiences, and new information in a camp-like atmosphere of fun and creative learning!

Creative, Visual, Performing & Studio Arts Camps for ages 5g1g

MondaygFriday, g:ggamggpm Before & After Care, 8amg6pm

5ggg Chamblee Dunwoody Road Register Online at spruillarts.org ggggggggggggggg

School Break Camps oﬀered in the Spring!

To learn more about the many Atlanta Speech School summer programs, visit atlantaspeechschool.org/summer, or call 404-233-5332.

Atlanta International School

Summer Camps 2017 Language Camps and more! June 12 - July 28, 2017 French • German • Chinese • English as a Second Language • Spanish • Orchestra • Song Writing • Theater • Chess • MOD Design • Filmmaking & Editing • 6th Grade Study Skills • Keyboarding • Track & Field • Taekwondo • Rockets & Racecars • 3D Character Design • 3D Printing • 3D Game Design • Server Design • Ecology • Drone Camp • And More!

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Community | 19

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

Swing into

summer!

Camp Kingfisher Summer 2017

Traditional day, sports, and specialty camps for children 3-18 years Learn more at westminster.net/summer

SUMMER CAMPS at

WESTMINSTER

Love. Challenge. Lead. Change.

1424 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD, NW | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30327 404-609-6212 | WESTMINSTER.NET

Give your child the best summer ever!!! with exciting weekly camps for children, ages three through thirteen. Sports, Fine Arts, Academics, Robotics, Cooking, Spanish, Hogwarts, Willy Wonka, All American Girl, Chess, Ninja and

Wild ANIMALS • CANOES • Cool POOL time Crafts • Survival Skills • Science

770-992-2055 x222 • chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher

REGISTRATION OPENS 2/6/17

Visit our website at www.stbs.org for information and registration assistance!

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

P.O. Box 769769, Roswell, GA 30076 • 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075

May 31-August 5 Space is limited. Register today!

Patricia and Coach K are Back! Have a Blast! with us this summer!

SUMMER CAMP 2017

Our professional staff has prepared another exciting summer of fitness and educational fun. We will encourage each child to express his or her own creativity as well as explore and discover new activities.

For more information contact Patricia Alvarez at 770.698.2017 palvarez@wellbridge.com

March 3 and April 14 for Reporter Newspapers March issue of Atlanta INtown 97,000 copies distributed to homes and businesses in five great communities. Now is the time! Parents sign up in early spring. Make sure your camp gets the visibility it deserves.

For more information, contact Amy Arno at (404) 917-2200, ext. 112.

Summer fun is just around the corner! www.paceacademy.org/SummerPrograms 404-240-9130

20 | Education

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

A dedication to music Ben Rau, senior The Lovett School

GRAND OPENING An Open House for the Community.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 8:00–10:30 am

Tours of the new space leave every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:15 am.

The Davis Academy Lower School RSVP’s requested by Feb. 10: davisacademy.org/openhouse

8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085 | davisacademy.org

Ben Rau found his passion for music in playing the cello. His most recent accomplishment is being selected as principal chair to the Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble selected from talented musicians who are juniors or seniors in high school. Dr. Richard Prior, who teaches at Emory and leads the Emory University Symphony Orchestra, conducts the group. “It’s where I am playing all the difficult professional pieces.” Ben said. “I can spend hours working on technique or tedious movements of pieces, but at EYSO we are playing incredible professional pieces as a group of high school students.” Ben started playing cello in the third grade at The Lovett School, after his second-grade teacher revealed to him that the music to the “Star Wars” theme song included cello. He contin-

Friday February 17th from 1-7pm Monday February 20th from 1-7pm RSVP on our website!

Personalized Education. Project-Based Learning. Now enrolling grades K-10 for our full-time program, starting August 2017! From Lego STEM projects, to our incredible flight simulator, we offer the most unique K-12 learning experience in the Atlanta area!

ONLY $700 PER MONTH!

SPECIAL

ued to practice and advance throughout elementary and middle school under several music teachers. Teacher Mary Beth Bryant attributes Ben’s success in music to his grit and resiliency. “When he doesn’t get the results he wants,” she said, “he figures out what he needs to do better next time and moves on.” Ben furthered his passion for music at Green Mountain Music Festival in Burlington, Vt., where talented young musicians are connected with professional string professors for a month during the summer. Students are able to practice and improve their skills while being instructed by professors from around the world. While attending Green Mountain for two summers, Ben observed other student’s dedication to music and began to more seriously dedicate himself to the cello. “I was surrounded by so many likeminded people, and seeing how dedicated they were, made me realize cello is something I really want to pursue.” After returning home, Ben stopped his other extracurricular activities, including the robotics and engineering clubs, to focus on music. He now spends roughly four hours on weekdays practicing, and logs seven hours of practice each day on the weekend. His hard work clearly has paid off.

Standout Student

OPEN HOUSE

Small Class Sizes.

Ben Rau

What Will Your Child Accomplish?

Also offering STEM FIELD TRIPS and PART-TIME CLASSES starting January 2017! Visit www.21stcenturystem.academy to RSVP for our next open house!

What’s next?

Ben plans to further his musical talents in college. He has been auditioning for several different music-oriented schools with plans to attend one in the fall. He says he is most interested in The Cleveland Institute of Music. This article was reported and written by Amanda Gibson, a student at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School.

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

■

Classifieds | 21

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

Reporter Classifieds HELP WANTED Atronix Engineering, Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer to – Participate in the design and implementation of future control systems, system integration and implementation for new equipment and processes - designing Control System Architectures; Provide support to project teams, relative to design standards, responsible for installation, commissioning and validation of control systems; Making programming changes to PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens) under supervision of a senior engineer; Making programming changes to HMI systems under supervision of senior engineer; Troubleshoot and debug control systems and programs; Provide standby support for automated systems; Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks; Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products; Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical

instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes. Must have Master’s Degree in Engineering. Please send resumes to Attn: Sarah Campanelli, 3100 Medlock Bridge Rd. Suite 110, Norcross, GA 30071 Vernon Woods Animal Hospital in Sandy Springs – Looking for an Animal Care Attendant. Full or Part-time, some weekends included, must have own transportation and live within 20 minutes of Sandy Springs area. Please send resume to: vernonwoodsah@ gmail.com.

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES AVAILABLE

CEMETERY PLOTS

Matthew’s Handy Services – Small jobs and chores are my specialties. Shelves, organizers, carpentry, drywall, painting, and plumbing. Member of BBB – 404-547-2079 Email: mwarren8328@gmail.com.

Arlington Memorial Park – Serenity section is sold out! I have two lots available under Dogwood trees at $4,000 each. Call 404-816-2099.

Quinn Windows – Family owned and operated. Home remodeling company since 1980. Visit QuinnWindows.com or call 770-939-5634. Driveways & Walkways – Replaced or repaired. Masonry, grading, foundations repaired, waterproofing and retaining walls. Call Joe Sullivan 770-616-0576.

Arlington Memorial Park – Sandy Springs Beautiful Pinecrest section, Plots 11B, spaces 3 and 4. Value - $15,000. Price - $8,000. Arlington staff will be happy to show plots. Call 913-714-2499.

Reporter classifieds work for you!

Home Tending – Regular inspections of your unoccupied property. Call Charles, 404-229-0490.

Commercial Real Estate Services – Have a Commercial Building to Sell or Lease? Call Rick 678-209-3100. Proven local results.

Oriental Rug Cleaning

Home Services Directory

Antique Repair Specialist • Speciality Care Hand Wash Cleaning Air Dried, Scotch Guard • Mothproof, Padding, Storage Appraisal & Insurance Statements • Pickup and Delivery Available

To Advertise, call 404-917-2200 ext 110

25% O

IN THE HEART OF BUCKHEAD

404-467-8242 • 3255-5 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta GA 30305

n utpomoer co 0 cus r 5 e $ ne p O

Kitchen Bathroom Basement

Showroom, Design, Build

404-910-3969

and follow us on

Winter Clean-up Special

Atlanta’s Premier

www.WindowCleanAtl.com

• Family Owned since 1972 • Fast, Dependable Service by Professional, Uniformed Electricians

770-455-4556

678-662-0767 Call Mike

404.355.1901

Belco Electric Check out our new website www.BelcoInc.com

Free Estimates . Senior/Veteran Discount No Contract Necessary . Commercial Residential

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning • Pressure Washing • Family Owned • Licensed and Insured • Free Estimates

48 KING STREET ROSWELL, GA 30075

www.RemodelingExpo.com

Aeration Leaf Blowing

since 1968

• Most Air-Cooled Models In • Automatic Standby Generators Stock Ready To Install • Most Air-Cooled Models In • Automatic Standby Generators Stock Air-Cooled Ready To Install • Most Models In (770) 251-9765 • Automatic Standby Generators

SHOWROOM

IN HOME CONSULTATION

Tranquil Waters Lawn Care

• Most Air-Cooled Models In Stock and Ready To Install

(770) 251-9765

get

Stock Ready To Install www.generatorstore.com www.generatorstore.com • Automatic Standby Generators (770) 251-9765

Polished.

www.generatorstore.com

polishers, we can make your silver flatware, tea sets, bowls, and trays more beautiful than ever before. Bring it by or call us for an estimate today and get polished for the holidays! Missing A Piece of Your Pattern? ® 1,200 patterns in stock.

404.261.4009 / 800.270.4009 www.beverlybremer.com

justTRASHit!

JUNK REMOVAL & RECYCLING

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING COMPANY

404-875-2299 www.imbrexrooﬁng.com

MOVING? Relax...

YOU FOUND THE RIGHT MOVERS!

Repair

www.generatorstore.com ALL WORK GUARANTEED With two professional in-house

3164 Peachtree Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30305 sterlingsilver@beverlybremer.com

• Rooﬁng • Gutters • Painting

(770) 251-9765 Appliance

We Haul Away:We Clean Out: *Furniture *Basements *Appliances *Garages *Construction *Attics *Pianos *Offices *Hot tubs *Storage units *Paint cans *Estate sales (770) 314-9867 www.justTRASHit.com

Call Kevin 24/7 770.885.9210

• All Major Appliances & Brands FREE Service • Stoves, Ovens, Dishwashers • Refrigerators, Disposals Call with • Washers, Dryers Repair or $25 Service • 30 Years Experience Charge Servicing All of Metro Atlanta

Handyman Services Moving & delivery too!

No job too small References Available 803-608-0792 Cell/470-545-8408 Cornell Davis, Owner

“Serving Metro Atlanta Since 1998”

• PAINTING

• WINDOWS

OFF

offer expires 3/31/17

Serving Greater Atlanta Since 1982

(404) 352-CHOP (2467) • www.TomahawkMoving.com

• SIDING • GUTTERS

770-971-1577

www.paintingplus.com

• ROOFING

22 | Public Safety

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

Police Blotter / Brookhaven From Brookhaven Police reports dated Jan. 22 through Jan 29. The following information was pulled from Brookhaven’s Police-2-Citizen website.

POSSESSION AND DUI 3900 block of Peachtree Road — On

Jan. 22, in the early morning, a woman was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and having a bloodalcohol content higher than .08 three hours later. 1400 block of Windsor Parkway — On

Jan. 22, in the morning, a man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. 100 block of Lincoln Court Avenue —

On Jan. 23, just after midnight, a city ordinance was violated and a man was arrested on charges of public intoxication and consumption. 3500 block of Buford Highway— On

Jan. 23, a city ordinance was violated and a man was arrested on charges of public intoxication and consumption. 3100 block of Buford Highway — On

Jan. 28, in the morning, a man was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and having a blood-alcohol content higher than .08 three hours later.

from a parked car.

rested on a charge of disorderly conduct.

1500 block of Lake Hearn Drive — On

3300 block of Buford Highway — On

Jan. 23, in the early morning, police responded to an entering auto call. 100 block of Ex-

ecutive Park West Drive — On Jan. 24, in the early morning, there was a forced entry burglary at a non-residence.

2700 block of Bu-

2600 block of Buford Highway — On

3300 block of Buford Highway — On

Jan. 27, around noon, a man was arrested on burglary charges.

Jan. 24, a man was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle without a tag.

RAPE

100 block of Brookhaven drive — On

3500 block of Buford Highway — On

Jan. 22, in the early morning, a man was arrested and charged with rape.

ARRESTS 3700 block of Buford Highway — On

1200 block of Becket Drive — On Jan.

3200 block of Buford Highway — On

A Brookhaven man has been arrested on federal charges accusing him of carrying out an email “spoofing scheme” that cost a Kansas county $566,000, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Kansas. George S. James, 48, is charged with one count of wire fraud. An FBI agent’s affidavit alleges that investigators followed an electronic trail that led them to James after Sedgwick County reported the theft of funds that were intended to pay Cornejo & Sons, LLC, for work done on a road project, according to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall. The criminal complaint alleges that on Sept. 23, 2016, Sedgwick County received an e-mail purporting to be from the CEO of the Cornejo company and with a form attached requesting payments be made electronically to a new account at a Wells Fargo Bank in Geor-

3100 block of Buford Highway — On Jan. 23, a man was arrested on a battery charge.

T H E F T A N D B U R G L A RY

M A N C H A R GED IN $566 , 0 0 0 C Y BER TH EF T

1400 block of Dresden Drive — On Jan. 23, in the morning, a man and a woman were arrested on charges of fraud.

ford Highway — On Jan. 26, a man was arrested on burglary charges.

Jan. 22, in the early morning, a man was arrested on a charge of driving without a driver’s license.

22, in the evening, items were stolen

Jan. 23, in the early morning, a man was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Jan. 22, in the morning, a man was ar-

gia. Payment was made on Oct. 7, 2016, after which time the county learned that Cornejo did not receive the payment and did not send the email to the county. The complaint accuses James of fraudulently receiving the payment through an account he held at a Georgia bank in the name of Rapid Repairs and Consultants. The complaint alleges the scheme involved providing false information over the internet to the county’s Automated Clearing House. The fraudulent email caused the county to change the information it kept on file as the Cornejo company’s financial institution and bank account. If convicted, James faces a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $25,000. The FBI, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and the Wichita Police Department investigated. To date, Sedgwick County says its recovered $22,471.14 of the approximately $566,000 lost, according to a report by KWCH 12 in Kansas.

On Jan. 25, at night, a man was arrested on a charge of soliciting without a permit. 3800 block of Buford Highway —

On Jan. 27, a woman was arrested on a charge of driving without a driver’s license. 2800 block of Caldwell Road — On

Jan. 27, at night, a man was arrested on a charge of driving without a driver’s license. 3500 block of Buford Highway — On

Jan. 28, in the early morning, a man was arrested on a charge of driving without a driver’s license. 3300 block of Clairmont Road — On

Jan. 28, in the morning, a man was arrested on a charge of using a suspended or revoked driver’s license. 1600 block of Briarwood Road — On

Jan. 28, in the afternoon, a man was arrested on a charge of simple battery.

Jan. 24, in the early evening, a man was arrested on a charge of driving without a driver’s license.

2200 block of Lake Boulevard — On

2900 block of Clairmont Road — On

3600 block of Buford Highway — On

Jan. 25, in the evening, a man was arrested on a probation violation charge. 2000 block of Johnson Ferry Road —

On Jan. 25, at night, a man was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct. 2000 block of Johnson Ferry Road —

Jan. 29, in the morning, a man was arrested on a charge of simple battery. Jan. 29, in the early afternoon, a woman was arrested on a charge of family violence.

OT H E R I N C I D E N T S 1800 block of Briarwood Road — On

Jan. 22, at night, a criminal trespass warning was issued.

Police charge man with commercial burglaries Brookhaven police announced they have arrested a man suspected of involvement in numerous local commercial burglaries in recent weeks. Michael Goldberg, 54, of Atlanta was arrested Jan. 24 after an officer noticed him behind a closed Brookhaven business, according to a media release. Goldberg is charged with three counts of burglary and two counts of criminal attempt burglary. He is being held at the DeKalb County Jail with no bond. Goldberg is believed to be connected to other area burglaries and additional charges could be filed, police said. “During the course of the investigation, BrookhavMichael Goldberg en police investigators were able to connect Michael Goldberg to five incidents within Brookhaven in just the last two weeks,” police stated. BK

FEBRUARY 3 - 16, 2017

â&#x2013;

Public Safety | 23

www.ReporterNewspapers.net

presents

BROOKHAVEN POLICE

Surveillance photo at a Brookhaven apartment complex shows three suspects believed to be involved in a rash of mail thefts.

P OL I C E S EEK S US PEC T S IN R A S H OF M AI L TH EF T S Brookhaven police are seeking three suspects in a rash of mail thefts that have been taking place at local apartment complexes since December. Two arrests in the thefts have so far been made in connection with the thefts. Regina Sutton is charged with theft by taking and identity fraud and Antwan Manuel is charged with stealing a motor vehicle, police announced Jan. 19. Sutton, 34, of Atlanta, was arrested in December, police said. Manuel, 25, also of Atlanta, was arrested by Atlanta police and accused of driving a vehicle reported stolen from Brookhaven, according to a press release. Sutton was released Jan. 14 on $2,000 bond from the DeKalb County Jail, according to court information. Manuel is held at the Fulton County Jail, according to police. Anyone with information on the three suspects in the photos is asked to contact the Brookhaven Police Department at 404-637-0600 or Crime Stoppers Atlanta (www. crimestoppersatlanta.org) by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477).

Westin Perimeter 7:00 PM

$100/person

Band X

Silent Auction

Tasting the City One Bite at a Time www.choa.org/tod Official Media Sponsor:

24 |

Facebook.com/TheReporterNewspapers ■ twitter.com/Reporter_News

Put Reporter Newspapers and Atlanta INtown to work for your business! “Reporter Newspapers and Atlanta INtown offered the focused advertising coverage I needed. Their staff made the assembly and publishing of the ad easy and seamless, affording me time to focus on other aspects of opening a new business. Based on the rapid increase in traffic to my store, the Reporter and Atlanta INtown added tremendous value by enhancing my sales.” – Eric Hunger, ElectroBike

“Our advertising in Reporter Newspapers has helped grow our business since we opened in 2012. We have gotten great response. Customers often come in with our ad in hand so we know that they have seen it in the Reporter.” – Tisha Rosamond, Nothing Bundt Cakes

JAN. 22 - FEB.

4, 2016 • VOL. 10— NO.

Buckhead Reporter

FACEBOOK.COM/T

HEREPORTERNEW SPAPERS

TWITTER.COM/RE

PORTER_NEWS

Perimeter Busine

►Mixed-use developmen ts are a hot trend, but they’re not for everyone

Three Kings Da y

Celebrating a

reporternewspapers.n et

2 No. 8 6 Vo l u m e 2 August 201

►Perimeter hotels draw business with MARTA access, service, attractions Pages 4-9

CALENDAR: TARTAN

4, 2016 • VOL.

10 — NO. 2

City honors founder

TWITTER.COM/RE

Perimeter Busine

of nonprofit with OUT & ABOUT Humanitarian Survey: Puppetry Arts of the Year award

Center expand s under Atlanta’s own puppet master

Brookhaven Reporter

PORTER_NEWS

Dunwoodry Reporte

Perimeter Busine

away

She’s on a break

Fire chief wants to reform hydran No to ‘Religious Freedo t inspec tions

m’ law

Dunwoody’s Lady

Wildcats take

on Miller Grove’s

Lady Wolverines

Study supports renovation of Brook Run Theater

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Atlanta, GA Permit NO. 3592

For advertising information, call 404-917-2200 ext: 130

pages 8-10

Familiar sights crowd the new exhibit at the Atlanta History Center. Georgia Tech’s Ramblin’ Wreck holds

HEREPORTERNEW SPAPERS

OUT & ABOUT Puppetry Arts Center expand s under Atlanta’s own puppet master

Survey: No to ‘Religi

ous Freedom’ law

OUT & ABOUT Puppetry Arts s Center expand under Atlanta’s own puppet master

ous Freedom’ law

Survey: No to ‘Religi

‘We rose to the

Students faced

225 ATLANTA INTOWN ROAD, SUITE 6065 ROSWELL GA 30328 SANDY SPRINGS,

FACEBOOK.COM/T

An act of courag e

97,000 copies delivered to homes and businesses in Atlanta’s best communities

e r. c o m

center stage. A billboard-read JAN. 22 - FEB. y Chick-fil-A cow 4, 2016 • VOL. reporternewspapers.n protests in one 8— NO. 2 corner. A few PORTER_NEWS FACEBOOK.COM/T feet away, a VarTWITTER.COM/RE reporternewspapers.n SPAPERS HEREPORTERNEW sity car-hop’s SPAPERS tray hangs from FACEBOOK.COM/THEREPORTERNEW TWITTER.COM/RE et a door of a ’63 2 PORTER_NEWS 7— NO. Plymouth reporternewspapers.n 4, 2016 • VOL. It’s no surprise that Valiant. ►Mixed-use developmen et the items JAN. 22 - FEB. in this particular ts are ts are museum show a hot trend, but seem familiar. ►Mixed-use developmennot for they’re not for ►Mixed-use developmen They’re all part they’re everyone of Atlanta. Each ts are a hot trend, but was chosen to a hot trend, but represent some important they’re not for ►Perimeter hotels everyone everyone the city, the exhibit’s feature of draw business draw business with MARTA access, curators say. The exhibit, ►Perimeter hotels ►Perimeter hotels service, “Atlanta in 50 service, attractions Obdraw business jects,” which MARTA access, P17 | with opened Jan. 16 TROT with MARTA access, and is to be on display CALENDAR: TARTAN Pages 4-9 service, through July attractions attractions 10, is CALENDAR: TARTAN intended to show, in TROT | P17 P4-9 what makes Atlanta its own way, P4-9 Ana Avilez, 14, Atlanta. a member of CALENDAR: “I think my favorite TARTAN TROT | P17 “Dia de Los Reyes” the Danza Aztec Dance Group, thing is the festival at the King manuscript,” Atlanta History prepares for a performance guest curator during the Three Center on Jan. PHIL MOSIER Amy Wilson 10. See additional Kings Day or said on the day photos on page be15.► fore the show opened, as she and History Center exhibitions director Dan Rooney made last-minute Reporter Newspapers tweaks to the exhibit. She is working with pointAtlanta-based a new mobile ed toward a case 1Q, to survey market research holding a series residents BY JOHN topics of state of handwritten and local interest.RUCHof our communities periodically firm, pages from a Inrternewspapers. Religious Freedom johnruch@repo our first poll, yelabout low legal pad we ask about Restoration Act net on which the BY DYANA BAGBY ers.net the proposed ture. Nearly two-thirds Rev. being considered Martin Luther eporternewspap A 200 dyanabagby@r King Jr. had in the state holerespondents of in the sidewalk reactions to the writLegislaten the acceptance saidnear would the bill a Dunkin’ law. Read Donuts should be rejected. at 6060 Run Theater speech for his more about Roswell the poll Road 1964 Nobel Prize. Here are two Page 18 Renovating Brook andmarks and fit local comments a fire hydrant where “It’s the original $7.5 million was knocked on page 11. ► manuscript.” comdown by a vecost approximately hicle nearly a city of Dunwoody’s year ago and BY DYANA BAGBY Wilson and remains misseasily into the ing. And for the a new feasiRooney started according to last four months dyanabagby@r work on the prehensive plan, Conserof 2015, eporternewspap if firefighters project in NovemThe Brook Run had needed water ers.net I’m so sick of Georgia ber 2014. The bility study from to battle a blaze there, they original idea Eugenia Calloway would Even behind the exhibit have found a looking like backward vancy. that we flipped through hydrant across having fire a proposal – gathering pages of the 1968 to let you know the objects that buf-the streetofgone “I am pleased has a Cross Keys High as well. foons. This is just Such long represent imporyearbook, glancing School that Dunwoody repair times a religious freedom tant themes and uncertain are now certain over the photographs there is siginspections for law or events in of many white legalized discrimina the city’s seems facility and that histoto be ry – had been 4,000 public for faces. But in a step in the need for this private tion, and used in a few the back of fire hydrants the yearbook in the community othplain and simple. areright she found first er high-profi an ongoing direction... nificant support President cernIffor Sandy conle museum shows the boys’ basto start ketball team Conservancy that Springs having and then the fire officials. and books, such isn’t enough, it’sRescue that need,” states to the coungirls’ basketball Fire considermore as “The Smithteam. a Jan. 15 letter bad Chief Keith Sanders is now sonian’s History Danny Ross in ing up a for the state economica ation for gearof America in tighter, “That’s me,” religion, period. accountable at she said, pointing cil. lly. Stepmore tion system. inspeca new theater Continued page smiling girl at to the one: bringing 14 the far right The cost to construct cost $24.5 milA 44-YEAR-OLD A 34-YEAR-OLD hydrant inspections in-house in the girls’ varsity team WOMAN WOMAN size would instead photo. One other The Atlanta History WHO LIVES about the same WHOofLIVES using private contractors, states. black IN BROOKHAVE center’s IN was study SANDY girl on as the exhibition, “Atlanta the far left; all the SPRINGS PHIL MOSIER lion, the feasibility has done N PHOTOS BY city players and the sent its feasibility coaches in between Objects,” showcases in 50 since its Cutno breaks The conservancy unique, were white. recently founding. local items like player Anjanice a varsity “That’s when Council members this katana from court during High School basketball I had the most study to City “The Walking come up at the “The At left, Dunwoody as she heads down her home Wolverines on Jan. 15. fun, when Dead” TV show. I was playing 2016 Tillie O’Neal-Kyles, is expected to pack Lady issue the basketball,” the from School and founder of Every High away inspections she said. named the city’s the Miller Grove Calloway was 25 meeting. 2016 Humanitarian Woman Works, a nonprofi game against one of 17 students council’s Jan. will be done t that Nash talks of the Year, at Jamie Chatman, that there is support integrated Cross who Coach Angela the 10th annual helps achieve financial independence, one of the “Lynwood While Ross argues Keys High School he may Rev. Martin Luther who integrated by the SanAbove, Lady Wildcats with her players. Integrators,” personal growth PHIL MOSIER ly 50 years ago, nearCross Brook Run Theater, King Jr. Day celebration attends a Rev. over strategy and family leadership, part of that for renovating Martin Luther council.by graduates of Keys High School nearly 50 years dy Springs at City Hall on first group was King Jr. Day dinner Lynwood High of black students battle from the ago. The Jan. Jan. 18. Story top, 62-37, and School, Cross on page 15.► to attend an came out on still face an uphill PHIL MOSIER fire depart22 Keys High School 18 program, held at Lynwood and celebration honoring are 8-9 all-white school in DeKalb The Lady Wolverines the 17 and Chamblee Park Recreation Continued on page The Lady Wildcats County and now Charter High a 12- 8 record. Center, featured students ment,” Sandon page 15.► School. See additional currently have as the “Lynwood known comments additional photos photos on page Integrators.” this season. See ers 13.► said. Reporter Newspapers “That way, I Continued on page is working with Atlanta-based 12 a new mobile know all hy1Q, to survey market research residents of our Reporter Newspapers topics of state firm, drants have communities firm, and local interest. is working with periodically about market research Atlanta-based In our first poll, Religious Freedom a new mobile a new mobile been touched 1Q, to survey we ask about market research Restoration Act periodically about is working with residents of our the proposed topics of state ture. Nearly two-thirds firm, being considered communities communities and have been and local interest. Reporter Newspapers the proposed residents of our in the state periodically about of 200 respondents In our first poll, Religious Freedom we ask about 1Q, to survey reactions to the Legislasaid the bill should inspected.” we ask about LegislaAtlanta-based In our first poll, law. Read more Restoration Act in the state the proposed be rejected. Here about the poll ture. Nearly two-thirds and local interest. being considered Here are two Page 18 being considered are two and local comments That will mean topics of state Act rejected. in be of the 200 respondents state LegislaRestoration reactions to the on page 11. ► said the bill should said the bill should “more accuracy, law. Read more Religious Freedom on page 11. ► of 200 respondents be rejected. Here more about the poll local comments Page 18 are two accountability, and local comments ture. Nearly two-thirds more about the poll and ” Sanders said, on page 11. ► law. Read adding it will also give reactions to the firefighters hands-on I’m so sick of Georgia edge of where knowlthe city’s hydrants BY DYANA BAGBY case they need looking like backward are in Even having a BY JOE EARLE to find them rnewspapers.net proposal I’m so sick of Georgia dyanabagby@rep in an emerbufgency. joeearle@reporte orternewspapers.n foons. This is just of a religious freedom a proposal having et city’s Even the 18 looking on Even off But Page those inspections law having a proposal law like backward sound legalized discrimina seems to be a step City officials to are where the The chance to bufdepartment’s 120 people are preparing fire of a religious freedom I’m so sick of Georgia buffoons. This is just of a religious freedom direct control more than to look for a new city manager in the plain and simple. tion, right direction... in the of the crucial parks drew on Jan. 12. safety devices law to replace Marie seems to be a step start looking like backward library branch ends. The 2,910 legalized discrimina to start seems to be a step rett, who held GarDunwoody’s hydrants to room, standon city streets the job since isn’t enough, it’s If that having more considerBrookhaven’s into a meeting are actually owned inception. right direction... foons. This is just tion, bad plain and simple. tion, right direction... in the They packed ideas on a city of Atlanta’s by the the state economica for to voice their ation for religion, to start Department of A national search ing room only, having more considerWatershed legalized discrimina parks plan. isn’t enough, it’s If that Management, having more considerperiod. lly. for a new city city’s five-year which can take If that period. ager was expected bad manrewrite of the months to a bit familmake repairs. A 44-YEAR-OLD A 34-YEAR-OLD to plain and simple.bad for ation for religion, the state economica for ation for religion, the discussion WOMAN WOMAN tails of a separation begin as soon as deSome found WHO LIVES period. lly. WHO LIVES Sanders called between the city WOMAN IN BROOKHAVE isn’t enough, it’s lly. IN SANDY SPRINGS that situation Garrett could iar. A 34-YEAR-OLD N to all these A 44-YEAR-OLD a “challenge,” though be reached. Council and A 34-YEAR-OLD ago, we went he added he is WOMAN IN SANDY SPRINGS WOMAN bers met behind mem“A few years the state economica not aware of WHO LIVES 12 WHO LIVES any recent fire WHO LIVES closed doors with IN BROOKHAVE IN SANDY SPRINGS where firefighters Continued on page and a mediation Garrett N WOMAN had trouble finding a attorney on Jan. working hydrant A 44-YEAR-OLD N 20 to try to work out an on a public agreement. IN BROOKHAVE WHO LIVES Mayor John Ernst Continued on page and members 14 of City Countinued on page 14

Sandy Springs Reporter

Published by Springs Publishing LLC.

aINtownPap

& their people

BY JOE EARLE Joeearle@repor ternewspapers.net

JAN. 22 - FEB.

nt ■ www.Atla

pets

TROT | P17

Exhibit highlig hts Atlanta in 50 objects

Latin tradition

OUT & ABOUT

hardships, discrimi

Perimeter Busine

occasion’

nation and many

challenges

6 Turner Field page New Vision for s page 32 Must-Read Book 38 se, Please page Pimento Chee

Puppetry Arts Opinions on parks feel expand vary, as someCenter under this Atlanta’ss they’ve beenown puppet master way before

Survey: No to ‘Religi

ous Freedom’ law

‘Lynwood Integrators’ honored for courage during desegregation

Nationwide search planned for new city manager