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Resident: City taking my land will ‘wipe out’ Civil War history BY ANN MARIE QUILL
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Before the city of Sandy Springs takes his land at 80 Johnson Ferry Road for a water detention project, Stephen Johnston is busy documenting Civil War-era artifacts on the property. The city council on June See related Commentary 3 voted to approve the use of on page 6 eminent domain to take more than half of Johnston’s land, which contains a tributary flowing from Marsh Creek. City plans call for the land to become home to a dam and detention pond, which will keep future developers in Sandy Springs’ planned City Center from having to build their own detention areas. “The bottom line is I don’t want the thing here at all,” Johnston said. “If the city is successful in building this, it will wipe the history out.”
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Sandy Springs bans use of tobacco products in parks The Sandy Springs City Council on June 3 voted to ban the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco, in all city parks. The prohibition would also extend to e-cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products. The city started looking into the existing ordinance, which only prohibited use of cigarettes by children, after a resident inquired about whether a policy existed. “Our parks are public spaces. Everyone, in particular our children, should have the opportunity to enjoy these outdoor, natural areas without worry of taking in second-hand smoke,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul. The new rules take effect immediately.
duced had no reassessments occurred. The budget tentatively adopted by the Fulton County Board of Education requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. The public hearing will take place at the Fulton County Board of Education Administration Building, 786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, on June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
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The Georgia Chamber has named Sen. Fran Millar (R-Atlanta) as the recipient of the organization’s annual “Legislator of the Year” award for his service to the Georgia State Senate. Sen. Millar has earned an A+ rating on the last three Georgia Chamber legislative scorecards. He represents District 40, which includes portions of Sandy Springs. “I am honored to be recognized by the Georgia Chamber for my efforts to advance Georgia’s business community,” said Millar in a press release. “Job creation is one of the most important issues facing Georgia today, and is a crucial component to bringing investment and long-term economic growth to the state.” The “Legislator of the Year” award is presented annually to elected officials who The public can give input June 19 at a public meeting for Fulton Schools’ inwork to advance the Georgia Chamber’s core priorities, which include education, tention to raise property taxes. The board announced on June 3 that it will inbusiness and industry development, legal reform and economic competitiveness. crease the property taxes it will levy this year by .88 percent over the rollback mill“In the face of strong and vocal opposition, Sen. Millar stood firm in his supage rate. port of the continued implementation of the Common Core Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the State Standards – something we believe is critical to Georgia’s assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in ability to build a 21st century workforce,” said Georgia Chamthe county, says a press release from the school system. When the ber President and CEO Chris Clark. B RIEFS trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the county During the 2014 Legislative Session, Sen. Millar partnered indicates an increase in the fair market value of any specific propwith Gov. Nathan Deal to save DeKalb County’s School accrederty, the board of tax assessors is required by law to re-determine itation, and advocated for the state’s continued participation in the value and increase the assessment. Common Core State Standards. Sen. Millar also offered his support to the pasWhen the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia law requires sage of Senate Resolution 415, a measure aimed at enhancing Georgia’s favorable that a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total tax and fiscal environment. revenue on the current year’s digest that last year’s millage rate would have pro-
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Following a peer review process, the city of Sandy Springs has declined to reappoint three municipal court judges -- James Anderson III, Scott Carter and Larry Young. On June 3, the city swore in four new judges who were recommended by a panel of lawyers Mayor Rusty Paul had convened in January. Paul said this process is used in several states. “Experienced attorneys know what characteristics good judges possess, and I knew the city could benefit from this process,” Paul said in a news release. “Our court system is a good one, but conducting a top to bottom review of the system ensures that we benefit from best practices in all aspects of our city courts.” The new judges, who will join sit-
ting Judge Donald Schaefer, are Joseph Buford, Sharon Dickson, Marcie Ernst and Candiss Howard. Resident Patty Berkovitz expressed dismay to council members before the swearing in. “I’m sure the other people will be fine, but this is a real shame,” she said. “It’s starting to smell [like bringing] your friends in and giving them business.” Berkovitz added that she thought the process might be a flaw in the city’s public/private partnership, in which many city employees, such as the judges, are outsourced. While Anderson declined to comment and Young did not return a call seeking comment, Carter said he was grateful to have served on the bench since 2007. “It was a privilege to work for the city; they’re a great bunch of people,” he said. Anderson and Young
had served since the court’s inception. Sharon Kraun, Sandy Springs spokeswoman, said the city was pleased with the performances of the outgoing judges. “It’s not that they weren’t doCITY OF SANDY SPRINGS ing a good job, From left, Marcie Ernst, Joseph Buford, Sharon Dickson they were,” she and Candiss Howard (far right) join Don Schaefer said. [But May(second from right) on Sandy Springs municipal court. or Paul] has been pretty vocases such as traffic and DUI offenses, cal on limited terms. Once you get in local ordinance violations and some office you shouldn’t be there forever.” misdemeanor shoplifting and marijuaThe city’s municipal court judges na possession cases. serve four-year terms after being appointed by the mayor and confirmed Jenna Goff contributed to this article. by the city council. The judges hear
Next Rhythm & Brews concert features Sandy Springs native BY JENNA GOFF Sandy Springs native Mary Ellen Klein has had a passion for performing since her time at Ridgeview Middle School. Now, she will come full circle when her Nashville-based band Melon and the Mayhem performs at Heritage Sandy Springs’ Rhythm & Brews on June 26. Klein is the lead singer and songwriter of the band, whose sound she describes as rough, raw rock with pop, jazz, and electronic undertones. “We wanted to produce something new that was not already out there,” she said. But her background is much more classical. She was heavily involved in the chorus and musical theatre programs at both Ridgeview and Riverwood International Charter School. “I started in chorus at Ridgeview, began piano lessons my freshman year at Riverwood High School, and start-
ed taking private classical voice lessons at 16. It was a very intensive musical training,” she said. It wasn’t until Klein’s time at the University of Georgia that she grew interested in rock. She moved away from her classical roots, developed an interest in the commercial side of music, and joined bands. “After that, I couldn’t get enough,” she said. In the summer of 2011, following her graduation from UGA with a degree in Music Business, Klein moved to Nashville to pursue performing. “We really encouraged her to go for it and try out her dream,” said her mother, Jennifer Klein. Mary Ellen spent some time performing solo as a singer-songwriter, but she quickly felt the need to create a band. “I wanted a group that I could really develop a sound with,” she said.
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She soon met some musicians from Belmont University, and together, they formed Melon and the Mayhem. “I built on them one at a time until we had created a new sound,” Klein said. That unique sound consists of saxophonist Ryan Swinehart, drummer Tim Provence, and guitarist Ben Faught. They released their first EP, Lights On, in 2012. “In that EP, we wanted to capture our rock and roll sound,” Klein said. “We did very little editing.” Their latest EP, Bluerise, released in March of this year, has a slightly different feeling. “It’s much more of a pop sound,” Klein said. “We spent almost six months editing and producing it. But it’s very much a sound that represents us as a band.” Whereas musically, the band draws inspiration from many different sources, lyrically Mary Ellen credits Atlanta
as a large influence. “Being exposed to hip hop especially was a huge part of my development lyrically,” she said. “My music is very focused on lyrics, and hip hop has helped me in making sure the poetry is right.” Melon and the Mayhem’s performance at Rhythm & Brews will be their second performance in the Atlanta area this year. In April, the band played a sold-out show at Steve’s Live Music during a tour of the East Coast. But Klein takes any opportunity to come back to Atlanta that she can. “I know she is really excited to be playing back in Sandy Springs,” her mother said. Melon and the Mayhem will be performing on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn at the corner of Sandy Springs Place and Bluestone Road from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 26.
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Johnson Ferry property reveals Civil War-era remnants Editor’s note: When Stephen Johnston, property owner at 80 Johnson Ferry Road, found out that the city of Sandy Springs planned to take part of his land for the future City Center, he contacted Heritage Sandy Springs to investigate and document the lot’s history. Below, Kimberly Brigance, the center’s director of historic resources, tells us about some of the history of the land and its original owners.
Springs in July 1864. Perhaps he did not live to hear of the devastation of his family and their farm. The old settler’s son died far away from home in October 1864. At nearly the same time, William Collins Austin was assigned In the early 1820s, John Austin and his wife Elizabeth to a camp in Augusta. While in Copeland gathered their little family and what money they service he learned two of his sons had and set out for the American Frontier. They weren’t had been killed in the bloody headed to the west as we know it, they were headed to Sanfields of Virginia. His third and KIMBERLY dy Springs. last son died while trying to reBRIGANCE A wave of poor and middling families from Virginia turn home. to South Carolina began pouring into Georgia as soon as William C. Austin did make it GUEST COLUMN the state began giving away vast swathes of land in lothome to the leafy oak trees that teries. Lucky winners received 202 acres of uncleared guarded his little house on Johnland. Most, like the Austins and Copelands, were not lotson Ferry Road. He was affectionately called “Major Bill” tery winners, but they were able to buy parcels of land for the rest of his life. After his death, the land passed to from the winners at cheap prices and begin farming for his daughter and into the Burdett family, which held it well themselves. into the 20th century. Some can still recall it was the only The land had not been cleared, and few parcels had roads house between what is now the Abernathy Arts building leading to them. Furthermore, at the time of the first settleand Roswell Road. ment, the Cherokee Nation, a completely different counThe house and its oaks no longer stand, but the story of try, lay just across the Chattahoochee River. Nonetheless, the family is slowly being teased out by the current land Sandy Springs, or Oak Grove as it was called at the time, owner and members of Heritage Sandy Springs. Undercontinued to grow with settlers each hoping to own their neath the current building are the remains of a large, rivown land and farm. er rock chimney. Likely the structure It was along Johnson Ferry Road was too substantial to raise and it was that Austin built his home and farm. just knocked down to below the curThe dusty road would have bustled rent floor level for convenience. with people going between the towns In the backyard, a deep, hand-dug of Marietta and Decatur (Atlanta well presents a bit of a mystery. I don’t wasn’t founded until the 1850s), and know why anyone would go to the later with families headed to the newtrouble to dig such a deep well when ly-opened lands in Alabama and Misthere are dozens of springs within easy sissippi. walking distance. Perhaps it was just a The Austin family grew and prosluxury to have a well that close to the pered, becoming members of the Sanhouse. dy Springs Methodist Church and Just a few dozen steps away, a participating in local politics. It apspring still runs through the backyard. pears from records the Austin famThis creek is a combination of springs ily had considerable land holdings that join up and run into the Chattaand homes with outbuildings, inhoochee River. The remains of a spring cluding kitchens and spring houses, house can still be seen. In the past the as well as barns and perhaps even a rock floor and running water would small mill. have kept dairy products and some By the time of the American Civvegetables cold. I can imagine how il War (1861-1865), Austin had died, nice it must have been to slip down and two sons, William Collins and there on a hot day. Thomas Franklin, were considered old I understand that this area may HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS men. We don’t know what words they soon be part of a retention pond being William “Major Bill” Collins Austin gave to their children or how they built for the new City Center. lived on Johnson Ferry Road. may have tried to influence them, It was great the owner asked us but three of William’s sons joined the to come document the area while we fight for the Confederacy. In April can. It really helps us understand more 1864, as the fighting drew closer to about our community and the people our community, the two men, along with others previousthat made it. ly considered too old, young or sick to participate, were You can learn more about this time in our history at pressed into service. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum’s new exhibition, “The Thomas Franklin Austin was sent to guard the FederCivil War in Sandy Springs.” The museum is located at al prisoners at Andersonville. His muster roll clearly states 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, and is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that he was an “old man,” but he was nonetheless put to on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission is free. For more work. He would have been away from his family when information, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org or email Federal troops occupied his home and the rest of Sandy curator@heritagesandysprings.org.
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The mudroom is conveniently located immediately inside the passenger door and holds two umbrellas (one folding, one broken), a rain ROBIN JEAN hat, sun- MARIE CONTE glasses, my walking ROBIN’S NEST shoes and one dirty sock belonging to a teen-aged boy who may or may not be mine. For those days when there is an exceptionally long wait in the carpool line, we have the home office. It’s situated in the plasti-form compartments of the driver’s door, which holds note pads, pens, pencils, school directories, some 7-year-old road maps that I’ll never use and a series of “Learn French in Your Car” CDs. The seats also recline, if I’m ever in need of a bedroom. We paid extra for that feature. In addition, there’s the miscellaneous clutter found in every household: an Ace Hardware $5 cash-card, a piece of paper that entitles my boys to a free Icedream from Chick-filA, and a stack of Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons (because they never expire). So, if you’d like to join me in running some errands, jump in the minivan, grab a cup of coffee, and make yourself at home. Robin Conte is a writer and mother of four who lives in Dunwoody. She can be contacted at robinjm@earthlink.net.
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Student group won’t let park go to the dogs BY LESLIE WILLIAMS JOHNSON When Mount Vernon Presbyterian School challenged students to “make a dent” with positive-impact projects through its Capstone initiative, a group of four juniors and one senior started with a very grand vision. “Originally we were thinking about building our own park, but we realized we don’t have millions of dollars or a couple of years,” said Sierra Middleton, now a rising senior at Mount Vernon and an intern for Reporter Newspapers, who worked with group members Lizzie McLochlin, Anna Shuford, Aundria Douglas and Lavender Zhang. After spotting the Morgan Falls Overlook Park dog area, with its field of grass, surrounding fence and dividing fence
within, they decided the space could use some sprucing up. And so a new, more feasible project to benefit canines and their humans in Sandy Springs was born. “Our idea is to have an area with agility obstacles, some A-line ramps, tire tunnels, add in some benches, add in some dog house-type structures, and we’re going to be adding in bushes, trees and flower beds toward the entrance,” Middleton said. The group researched the cost of all the materials needed, coming up with $1,500. “That includes everything in our plan. We’re also planning on building a couple of the things,” she said. Mark Sluzky, a Mount Vernon teacher, served as a mentor for the Capstone project, and was on the
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Bill Creekmuir Clarity Advisors, LLC Business and Financial Consulting
Eva Galambos Founding Mayor, City of Sandy Springs
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Yarn Bomb Monday, June 16, 12-3 p.m. – Teens, spend a
couple of hours sitting, stitching and snacking at the Sandy Springs Library! All crafts are welcome, and you’re encouraged to share your skills. No formal instruction offered; some assistance, yarn and knitting needles provided. Free and open to the public. Suggested audiences: middle school, high school youth. 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-303-6130 or email: marlan.brinkley@fultoncountyga.gov with questions.
Owl Wise Monday, June 16, 4-5 p.m. – Get up close
and personal with Georgia’s native nocturnal raptors. Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalists bring three species of owls to teach you about the unique adaptations and life histories of these raptors. Free and open to everyone. For ages 4-12. Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, 30327. Call 404-814-3508 or email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us for additional information.
E-Textiles Workshop Tuesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m. – Learn how to create a simple circuit that will light up an LED on your clothing. Open to rising middle school and high school youth. Registration is required by calling 404-303-6130. Free and open to the public. Email: marlan.brinkley@fultoncountyga.gov with questions. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328.
LEGO Night Tuesday, June 17, 6-6:30 p.m. – LEGO fans are invited to build, create and have fun! Northside Branch Library provides the LEGOs; you provide the know-how! Note: Participants may bring baseplates. Free, and the community is welcome to attend. Appropriate for ages 4-12. 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, 30327. Call 404-814-3508 or email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us to learn more.
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dents to the concept of genetic traits and the diversity they generate. Registration required and started June 2. Free and open to the public. For ages 6-9. Call 404-303-6130 and ask for the Children’s Department after 2 p.m. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us for information.
Art Workshop Thursday, June 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teens,
check out an introductory-level art workshop that focuses on the basic principles and techniques of drawing. Explore the use of lines, gesture, contour, shading and shadow, while learning how art involves science, math and technology. Free and open to the public. Registration required, and limited to the first 20 participants. For ages 12-18. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: amy.alexander@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-814-3500 for details.
Go Fish Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. – Hey
kids, spend the longest day of the year with your parents at the old fishing hole! Use poles made of river cane with a cork bobber and a hook on the end of the line (provided), waiting to be baited. All that’s left to do is to swing the hook out into the water, relax and wait for the fish to start biting. Reservations required; call 678-538-1200 to sign up. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30350. For more details and to see park entrance fees, visit: www.nps.gov.
Cartoon Adventures Monday, June 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Sam and Angela are new cartoon characters in the book, “The Trouble with Tooth Fairies.” The author, Rebecca Arnoff, will read her book to children ages 5-9. Signed copies available for purchase. Free. Open to the community. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton. ga.us or call 404-814-3500 for further information.
Bees, Bees Monday, June 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Join a Master Beekeeper
as you learn about the value of honey bees through visuals and audience participation. Participants will taste fresh honey straight from the source and observe live honey bees in a hive. Free. Open to the community. Geared for ages 4-12. Reservations required by calling 404-814-3508 or emailing: comments@co.fulton.ga.us. Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, 30327.
Floating on Air Monday, June 23, 12:30 p.m. – Pry into the
physics, chemistry and utility of buoyant force with an aerospace engineer and STEM instructor! Explore the function, history and pitfalls of everything from ocean vessels to lighter-than-air vehicles. For rising middle school and high school youth. Free. All are welcome. Registration required by calling 404-3036130. Email: marlan.brinkley@fultoncountyga.gov for more details. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328.
Teen Yoga Tuesday, June 24, 1:30 p.m. – Learn how yoga
is used for fitness and stress reduction. Bring your own mat, but some provided if needed. Rising middle school and high school youth are welcome. Free, and the public is invited. Registration is required by calling 404303-6130. Email: marlan.brinkley@fultoncountyga. gov with questions. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328.
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Children ages 5-12 can make a simple volcano that will fizz in this science craft activity. Short films of erupting volcanoes will also be shown and discussed. Registration required by calling 404-814-3500. Free and open to all. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us with questions.
Carry the guns and sing the songs of war as you experience Sandy Springs history for yourself, as Heritage Sandy Springs commemorates the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War through exhibits, lectures and the handson family program “Blue & Gray Saturdays.” Free admission. Suitable for all ages. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, 30328. For information, call 404-8519111 or visit: www.heritagesandysprings.org.
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Free adapted Argentine Tango lessons are under way! Work on your balance and mobility, while having lots of fun. All ability and mobility levels welcome, including those who use walkers. No partner is necessary; friends, family and caregivers are encouraged to join in. Wear comfortable shoes. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 17. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30327. Register by calling 404-237-7307.
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Monday, June 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Join others at the Lunch & Learn programs of PALS at Dunwoody Baptist Church. Many topics to choose from: Off-beat Americans; try your hand at art; the magnificent Barbra; potpourri; estate planning; travel; gardening; health and wellness series; Bridge and Mahjongg. Continues Mondays through July 28. 1445 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Brochures and fees available by calling 770-698-0801 or going to: palsonline.org.
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Juneteenth Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – The At-
lanta History Center hosts “Juneteenth: The First Day of Freedom,” a weekend celebration focusing on the appreciation and commemoration of emancipation from slavery in the U.S. Explore the themes of freedom and family history through a variety of genealogy workshops, gallery character performances, kidfriendly activities and self-guided tours. Continues on Sunday, June 22. Free admission. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, 30305. For details, call 404-814-4000 or visit: www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
Mind of Compassion Saturday, June 21, 3-5 p.m. – Meditative prac-
tices to strengthen a “mind of compassion” mindset will be described. Free and open to the public. For adults. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us to learn more.
Tuesday, June 24, 12-1:30 p.m. – Victoria
Collier, CELA, presents a program on estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, benefits, longterm care and more. Join others for this session that includes a Q &A. For members of the Cancer Support Community. Lunch provided. RSVP to 404843-1880. Cancer Support Community, 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Building C, Suite 225, Atlanta, 30342. Go to: www.cscatlanta.org to learn more about the program or other classes.
Jennifer Weiner Thursday, June 26, 7:30 p.m. – New York
Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner discusses her newest novel, “All Fall Down,” exposing the secret world of women who appear to have it all; women who are smart, successful…and addicted. Open to the community. Tickets: $24-$30; includes one signed, firstedition, complimentary glass of wine and dessert reception. Discounts available to students, seniors and groups. Marcus Jewish Community Center – Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. To find out more, call the box office at 678-812-4002, or go to: www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.
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Melon & The Mayhem Thursday, June 26, 6:30-8 p.m. – Melon &
The Mayhem, an indie pop band based in Nashville, blends 1940s cabaret singer style with big band jazz, creating a modern electronic-influenced sound with vintage roots. Part of the Rhythm & Brews Concert Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults; $2 for ages 13-20; free for ages 12 and under. Regional craft beer, wine, drinks and food available for purchase. Coolers, picnics, blankets and chairs are welcome. No pets. All proceeds benefit Heritage Sandy Springs. Call 404-851-9111 or visit: www. heritagesandysprings.org for details.
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Celebrate America Sunday, June 29, 4 p.m. – Dunwoody United Meth-
odist Church kicks off the Fourth of July holiday week with a “Celebrate America” concert in the Sanctuary. The church’s Chancel Choir and orchestra will perform “Song of Democracy” and classics like “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Salute to the Armed Forces.” Free. Open to the community. 1548 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Call 770-394-0675 to learn more.
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Art exhibit draws pastel enthusiasts, community to Oglethorpe BY MARTHA NODAR Professional artists and art enthusiasts alike recently gathered at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art for the opening of the Southeastern Pastel Society’s 16th International Juried Exhibition, now showing through June 22. Buckhead resident Melissa Saulsbury stopped in contemplation at Margaret Dyer’s “Rosza Resting,” one of the largest pieces in the exhibit depicting a female figure. “This is a very unique style for figure painting,” she said. “It has a lot of color, and the light invokes a sense of peace.” Art student Sekari Smith noticed the abstract effect of the brushstrokes. “There is a sense of harmony achieved through the use of colors,” Smith said. “It
seems to be glowing and leading to a feeling of early morning.” While this was Smith’s first visit to the Oglethorpe museum, many local patrons look forward to the society’s international juried exhibits, which are held at Oglethorpe every two years, and bring people from all over the Southeast and the North. These international exhibits give society members an opportunity to reconnect with each other. That was the case with Atlanta artist and society member Marsha Savage, who ran into Liz Haywood-Sullivan, the president of the International Association of Pastel Societies who traveled from Boston to be one of the exhibition’s jurors. “I have known Liz for several years,”
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The Cooking Channel has launched a new show, Belly Up!, hosted by Atlantabased chef Eddie Russell. The chef, who has worked at Five and Ten in Athens and Parrish in Inman Park, helps pubs come up with new, innovative, enticing bar foods that will not break the budget, but will bring in more dollars than the traditional fare. Boutique bowling alley and restaurant The Painted Pin (thepaintedpin. com) is now open at 737 Miami Circle. Along with the bowling, there’s also bocce courts, dartboards, ski-ball and basketball games. There’s an extensive cocktail, SPECIAL wine and beer selection, while the menu Find gourmet eats at Zinburger will include pizzas, sandwiches, sliders, Wine and Burger Bar. ribs and tacos. Kobe Steaks has closed at The Prado in Sandy Springs after almost 40 years in business. Takorea, a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant, will open soon in the Georgetown shopping center on Chamblee-Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody. Takorea also has a location on Juniper Street in Midtown.
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Johnston, a Sandy Springs resident since 1988, purchased the ¾-acre Johnson Ferry property in 2010 to house his telecommunications business. He discovered a 28-foot well when laying asphalt behind the house. An engineer told him it was likely built in the 1800s. Heritage Sandy Springs’ Director of Historic Resources Kimberly Brigance, whom Johnston contacted to research the property and investigate artifacts, says it’s a mystery why a well exists on the property since it is located close to springs. (See page 6.)
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his preference would be to keep the property for himself. “Our intention was to make this into a park-like area back here and clean it up,” he said. He put steps into the sloping property for easier access, but has stopped that project in lieu of the city’s plans. The city has negotiated the purchase or authorized eminent domain for a number of properties in the City Center area. For the Marsh Creek project, the council also voted on June 3 to al-
low eminent domain for 6332 North Hampton Drive. Negotiations have also not been successful for that property, appraised for $29,600. More successful has been the city’s bid to purchase 100 Johnson Ferry Road, which houses the Sandy Springs Mason Lodge, for $1,200,000. As for 80 Johnson Ferry Road, “at least we got to go down there,” Brigance said. “Hopefully by telling the story, a few more people will become interested in the history that happened here.”
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8500 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On May 28 the Subway manager reported that someone came into the store after breaking a window with a large rock. They stole potato chips and drinks.
The following incidents and arrests are some but not all of the reports filed with SSPD over the listed period, dated through June 6. The following information was provided by the Sandy Springs Police Department from its records and is presumed to be accurate.
ROBBERY 1500 block of Cimarron Parkway 30350 – On May 28 a woman reported that around 9 a.m. she heard a knock on the door. She asked who it was, and a woman’s voice said “flowers.” She opened the door where she saw a woman holding a gun on her. Another woman, whose name she knew, entered the apartment. The victim recently borrowed $1,000 from another woman and she believes they came there to collect the money. Taken from the apartment were two BB/pellet handguns and a Samsung phone. A Blackberry Z10 cellphone was destroyed by the suspects. The Regions Bank, in the 6600 block of Roswell Road, was robbed around 1:30 p.m. on May 29. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. 800 block of Hammond Drive 30328 – On June 3 three persons said they were robbed by two to three men as they walked a cutthrough between the Art Institute of Atlanta and the Sheraton Hotel around 11:30 p.m. The suspects took several items and physically assaulted the victims before they fled in a
8100 block of Colquitt Road 30350 – On May 28 the resident reported that while she was out of town, someone came into her apartment, probably through the sliding door found off the side, and took her TV and DVD player.
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BUR G LARY 6200 block of Vernon Oaks Drive 30328 – On May 24 a man reported that someone forced entry to the home through a back door and took a black 2010 Honda Civic. Two TVs were taken from the residence as well as a laptop and Blue Ray player. 6100 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On May 26 the glass front area of Frontech Computers was broken out signaling an alarm around 5:30 a.m. A laptop, space heater and computer monitor were stolen. 6300 block of Aberdeen Drive 30328 – On May 26 the resident said he returned home from vacation and found that someone forced a door open. Several items were taken. Apparently a small flat-screen TV, not belonging to the victim, was found in his driveway.
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6000 block of Wright Road 30328 – On May 28 the victim said between midnight and 6 a.m., someone entered a garage storage room and two cars parked in the driveway. A Trek mountain bike was taken from the storage room. Nothing was taken from the cars that were left unlocked during the night. 600 block of Virginia Road – On May 29 the victims said sometime while they slept, someone took several items from their apartment including wallets, credit cards, a purse, California DL, passport and SSN card. 1000 block of Crest Valley Road 30342 – On May 29, a
home on the real estate market was entered (no forced entry) and a stereo and camera system was stolen. The complainant said his real estate broker was on the property and saw two men in a truck with “Georgia Home Theater” on the side. They were exiting the property at the time the owner called the agent because the alarm at the house had just gone off. She told him about the truck and men, assuming he had hired them. He had not. They mumbled something to her as they exited, but they handed her a card. She recalled the man said his name was “Jeff,” and he gave her several different kinds of business cards. The truck’s tag number was obtained and the case was turned over to detectives. 1100 block of Hope Road 30350 – The victim had been gone for five weeks and upon return, found a door kicked in. Missing are 22-inch and 32-inch televisions. Other items, of more value, were left untouched.
9400 block of Roberts Drive 30350 – On May 31 the victim said he arrived home just before 4 a.m. He noticed his front door was closed but not locked. He thought he had locked it. He got ready to go to bed but his dog, in a crate, began to bark. He got up to see what was going on but couldn’t figure out why the dog continued to bark. He decided to check his closet and noticed the door would not open. He tried several times and finally got the door open just a bit. It was then he saw a man on the inside of the closet door, holding it shut. The victim tried to open it, and the perp tried to keep it closed. The victim then yelled to the man behind the door that he was getting a knife and calling the cops. The man asked him several times not to and finally he bolted out the door. Mount Vernon Circle 30328 – On May 31 the victim said someone entered his home and removed several items. He noticed the burglary when he walked upstairs and noticed a light, normally left on, was off. There was no forced entry. 8000 block of Adair Lane 30350 – On June 2 a shed, next to the leasing office of the Fountains at Morgan Falls Apartments, was burglarized, and a leaf blower taken. 1500 block of Harbor Pointe Parkway 30350 – On June 2 someone attempted to enter the victim’s residence. Instead, they ac-
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tivated the alarm and fled. It appears they tried to enter through a window. Nothing was taken. 1st block of Cedar Run 30350 – On June 2 someone forced a front door to the apartment and stole cash, jewelry, a .22 rifle, iPad and laptop. 1000 block of Apperly Place 30350 – On June 2 the resident found the back door to the basement of the home open. She was not sure of the date of the burglary but figured between May 23 and June 2. Missing is a watch. 5700 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On June 3 someone threw a rock through a glass window of the office of the storage facility. Nothing was taken. Video showed a man entering around 1 a.m. He departed around four minutes later. 1100 block of Lake Hearn Drive 30342 – On June 3 the staff at North Atlanta Pediatric reported a break in that occurred overnight. The complainant said that someone apparently accessed the office through a side door. Inside, they pried a cash drawer and took a small amount of money. It appeared other attempts were made to pry open desk drawers but nothing else was reported taken. 7700 block of Spalding Drive 30350 – On June 3, responding to an alarm
call around 4:25 a.m., officers found the front glass door shattered. It appears that several suspects carted off an undetermined amount of liquor.
8500 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On June 3 someone threw a rock, shattering the door to the entrance of the business. Taken was $80 from the cash register. 900 block of Abernathy Road 30328 – On June 3 someone forced (kicked) the victim’s front door to his apartment sometime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. It is not known what was taken. A second burglary was reported in this complex as well. 700 block of Old Campus Trail 30328 – On June 3 the victim and family were on vacation since May 26. On return, they found the upstairs bedroom areas ransacked. Several items were taken including laptops and jewelry. 300 block of Johnson Ferry Road 30328 – On June 4 the victim said someone forced entry to the home between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. A computer, cufflinks and other items were taken. It appears the burglar entered by breaking a window and entering through an adjacent door. 5300 block of Northland Drive 30342 – On June 5 someone forced a door open and then stole an Epson projector, three pair of sunglasses, a passport and five cigars.
THEFT 700 block of Marsh Trail Circle 30350 – On May 26, around 9:15 p.m., a man drove up to his apartment area gate where he found another car next to the gate. The man got out of the car and approached the victim asking if he could use his phone to call the apartment resident to open the gate. The victim handed him his iPhone and the man thanked him, got into his car, and drove off. The victim followed to the 7200 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road, but lost him. The phone was SS
PUBLIC SAFETY later tracked to an address near Azalea Drive in Roswell. 5000 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On May 26 a man called and reported that a couple in a pickup truck hooked up a utility trailer, belonging to the synagogue, and drove away. It was witnessed by a synagogue member who said the suspects were a man and woman in a white large pickup. They were last seen driving on Forest Hills Drive toward Highpoint Road. 7400 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On May 27 a 17-year-old female reported that someone stole her iPhone from North Springs High School. The phone was later tracked to the Northridge Road area. No suspects were located. 6000 block of Barfield Road 30328 – On May 27 a 20-year-old man said his laptop was stolen from his apartment. A door had been left open for a friend, and the thief may have used that door to get in. 6900 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On May 28 the victim reported a 1996 Chevy Van was stolen. 6000 block of Bridgewood Valley Road 30328 – On May 28 the victim reported a 1996 Toyota Camry stolen. 6800 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On May 28 the victim reported a 2009 Honda Civic was stolen. 4900 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On May 28 an 82-year-old man reported that his wallet was pick-pocketed from his pants at Kroger. The victim’s debit card was later attempted at Macy’s at Southlake Mall, and two Citgo stores, both in Morrow, Ga. The manager of the Stein Mart in the 1100
block of Mount Vernon Highway reported that he observed a man inside the store whom he recognized from a store bulletin identifying him as a shoplifter from several Stein Mart stores. The man ran when spotted. He dropped and otherwise left behind headphones, cologne and other items totaling $180. The man was last seen running east through the parking lot. After a lookout was given, an officer spotted a man, who matched the lookout, on the platform at the MARTA station. The man was sweating and out of breath. The man was checked on NCIC and found wanted for first degree robbery in Alabama that occurred 10 years ago. The warrant was confirmed and he was arrested. 7500 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On May 28 a man reported that he was at the Ford dealer getting his truck serviced. He plugged his phone into a charger in the service waiting area but forgot it when his truck was completed. He returned 5-10 minutes later but the phone was gone. Other customers said a woman took the phone and said she was going to turn it in. The employees knew who the woman was and contacted her, but she denied taking it. 7000 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On May 28 the complainant reported his 1990 blue Chevy truck and matching camper cover were stolen. Hardeman Road 30328 – On May 29 a woman reported that her ex-roommate stole $70 cash and her Alprazolam. 1000 block of Crestline Parkway 30342 – On May 29 a woman reported that she was a SS
guest at the Hyatt Place Hotel and that morning, she checked out. About an hour later while she was on the road, she realized that she left her diamond earrings in the room. They checked, but the earrings were not found. 1100 block of Mount Vernon Highway 30328 – On May 31 the victim placed his gym bag down while he played basketball. During that time, someone took the bag and contents in it, including his iPhone, credit/debit cards and personal ID. 400 block of Wembly Circle 30328 – On May 31 a man reported that he noticed his computer missing and didn’t report it for three days because he thought he had misplaced it. He finally realized the device was gone and then reported it. A 45-year-old woman reported that while shopping at Target she placed her iPhone down and then forgot it while checking out. On return, the phone was gone. It’s possible that the customer behind her took the phone. Information from that customer’s transaction is being reviewed by detectives. 6300 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On June 2 the staff at CVS said an older man picked up a red and black nylon cooler and then walked out. He approached the clerk’s checkout and placed the cooler on the floor and asked for a paper towel as if to clean the cooler surface. When the clerk walked away from the checkout area, the man walked out. 1100 block of Mount Vernon Highway 30328 – On June 3 the staff manager said a woman who is a former member, but whose membership was cancelled for non-payment, received a massage. When the staff found out the membership was no longer good, they called her to say she owed them $119. She has not called back. 1st block of Concourse Parkway 30328 – On June 4 the 48-year-old victim said he placed his Rolex Submariner, $4,000, wallet and wedding ring in the gym locker at the Concourse Athletic Club. Sometime between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m., someone took the items from the locker which, according to the report, was unsecured. 1200 block of Summit Springs Drive 30350 – On June 4 a man reported his 2007
Kawasaki ZX10 royal blue motorcycle was stolen.
600 block of Highland Park Trail 30350 – On June 4 a man reported his Tao-Tao scooter was stolen and placed in a white van occupied by two men. The victim said he may know who one of the suspects is because he was in rehab with him, and the potential suspect said something about getting a scooter like the victim’s.
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SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF REZONING Petition Number:
201300687
Petitioner:
Hines Interest L.L.L.P.
Property Location:
Abernathy Rd, Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Mt. Vernon Hwy and GA 400 (17-0019-LL-059)
Present Zoning:
O-I Conditional
Request:
To rezone the subject property to MIX (Mixed Use District), with concurrent variances.
Public Hearings:
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Location:
SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF REZONING Petition Number:
201401164
Petitioner:
Centric Development
Property Location:
8730 Roswell Road
Present Zoning:
AG-1 and O-I
Request:
To rezone the subject property to A-L (Apartment Limited Dwelling District), with concurrent variances.
Public Hearings:
Planning Commission June 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and City Council July 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Petition Number:
201401170
Petitioner:
Holt Presinger
Property Location:
400 Carpenter Drive
Present Zoning:
C-1 (conditional)
Request:
To rezone the subject property to A-L (Apartment Limited Dwelling District), with concurrent variances.
Public Hearings:
Planning Commission June 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and City Council July 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Sandy Springs City Hall Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road Building 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600
SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF REZONING Petition Number:
201401173
Petitioner:
Halpern Enterprises, Inc
Property Location:
5188 & 5208 Roswell Road, 141, 151, 161, 171 Mt. Paran Road
Present Zoning:
O-I and R-3
Request:
To rezone the subject property to MIX (Mixed Use District), with concurrent variances.
Public Hearings:
Planning Commission June 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and City Council July 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
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Sandy Springs Police Blotter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 boyfriend over him wanting to make his own dinner versus the dinner the boyfriend made. The complainant said the boyfriend pushed him in the chest. The boyfriend said he didn’t remember pushing him because he was intoxicated at the time. The complainant, who does not live at the residence, said he didn’t want to prosecute.
ARRES TS Hightower Trail and Dunwoody Place 30350 – On May 25, around midnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop, and during the interview with the driver, the officer smelled marijuana. The driver eventually turned over a baggie of marijuana that he had stashed in the crotch of his pants. The driver was given a citation for possessing about three grams. An officer in the 1100 block of Hammond Drive came upon two men sitting in a car around 1:30 a.m. He too smelled marijuana and retrieved it from the driver. The weed was inside a wooden box. The driver was issued a citation. 400 block of Morgan Falls Road 30350 – On May 25, around 9 p.m., officers received a call from a resident who said several people were sitting around in front of his apartment, smoking dope and being loud. The officer arrived and told the group they had to leave that area. One man said “F—the police.” The officer requested his name. The man refused. The officer arrested him.
– On May 27 Publix employees watched a woman take $35 in food items, and place them in her purse before attempting to leave without paying. She was detained and later arrested. 100 block of Northwood Drive 30342 – On May 28 four people, including a juvenile, were arrested and charged with possessing drugs, trespassing, and loitering /prowling after cops received a call that they were in a vacant apartment using narcotics. 5200 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On May 29 cops were called the Coronet Club/Main Stage just after midnight when a female, wearing only a bra and a thong, wanted to get in to “try out.” They noticed she was intoxicated and told her to leave. They called police after watching her walk toward a car, assuming that she was going to get in and drive off. The cops found the woman in the back seat of a car whose owner had flagged them down. He said he went in the store to pay for gas and when he returned, found the woman lying in his back seat. The woman was screaming and cursing at the officers as they removed her. Among the pleasantries she lashed out were the n-word, threats to kill the officers, and for some reason, their grandmothers, who she probably didn’t even know, promises that the Bloods gang would kill the officers, she would get free and urinate and defecate on the officer’s graves, and that her lawyer would free her from all charges and, lawsuits that would follow. She was sent to jail.
7000 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On May 26, around 5 p.m., officers were called to the pool area of an apartment complex regarding a man who was bothering the pool occupants. The cops found the man outside the pool area. He told them he didn’t live there but was invited over by a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. The man was extremely intoxicated and was later arrested.
Cedar Run 30350 – On June 1 officers were called to an apartment regarding a man who was yelling at the apartment resident. The suspect was later located in the parking lot and told the officer he went to the apartment because the resident had thrown dog poop on a neighbor’s door a couple of days earlier. The suspect was later charged with disorderly conduct.
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200 block of Sandy Springs Place 30328 – On June 2, around 5:30 a.m., officers were
called to meet a cab driver regarding a fare not paid. They were told a woman hailed the cab in Alpharetta and wanted to go to Sandy Springs. He took her to the Kroger at City Walk. The fare was $88. She told the cab driver she didn’t have the money but would cash in gift cards in the store and take care of it. Instead, she shoplifted several items in Kroger, and was promptly caught with the items that were valued at just over $53. She was arrested. 300 block of Hammond Drive 30328 – On June 4 the staff at InTown Suites called police to remove someone from the facility due to drug use. The officer knocked on the door and a man answered. The officer told the man why he was there and instructed him not to place his hands in his pockets as that could be perceived as a threat. The man put his hands in his pocket and pulled out a small metal container and threw it down the hallway. The man was arrested when the officer retrieved the small metal container and determined that it contained methamphetamine. 7500 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On June 4 officers were
called to the store when a man made five fraudulent transactions between May 25 and June 1 totaling just under $2,000 by using gift cards not paid for. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
Dunwoody Creek Court at Dunwoody Club Drive 30350 – On June 5, around 10 p.m., Sandy Springs PD received a lookout from Brookhaven PD on a stolen orange Mini Cooper driven by a man. In the stolen car was the victim’s cellphone, which had GPS capabilities. The car location was determined, and SSPD units pulled into the area of Dunwoody Creek Drive. One of the officers spotted the car, matching the description, parked and occupied. He pulled up in front of the car. The driver then rammed the police car and backed up in an attempt to escape. The
Reporter Classifieds HELP WANTED JAVA and .NET Software Engineer (Ravello Solutions, LLC; Atlanta, GA) – Req Master’s or foreign equiv in CS or rltd tech field & 3 yrs exp in job offered or 3 yrs of SW development exp using JAVA applications & .NET technologies. All stated exp must include utilizing C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, WCF, .NET Framework, & Java programming models. Responsible for sys integration, data model changes, & Java-based web development. Send resume to: T. Rosencrants, Ravello Solutions, LLC, 7000 Central Parkway, Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30328. Ref: JNET. Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce seeks Programs and Communications Manager–Must be self-driven business professional that is organized, detail oriented, and upbeat with a positive personality. Full time position. Effective Date: July 2014. Following Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan/ Schedule/ Prepare/ Manage Chamber events, Promote Chamber through various marketing channels, Manage Website and Social Media, Aid in community development through member volunteers. Qualifications: Versed in Microsoft Office, Preferred Marketing and Event Planning Background, Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills, Strong Organizational Skills; Able to Multi Task. Salary: $25,000-$30,000. Send Cover Letter and Resume to Beth@dunwoodycommerce.org.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care – Looking for angels who can make a difference by providing companionship for hospice patients and their families. Volunteer selection begins with an application and an interview in which potential volunteers may express their personal goals, availability, interests and talents. Our volunteers are carefully screened through a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and personal references. Volunteer training give volunteers an opportunity to learn new skills and become aware of skills they already possess. Volunteering for hospice can enrich your life by enriching the lives of others. If you are ready to make a commitment to caring for others, we would love to hear from you. Please email Janice Danford at jdanford@seasons. org or call 404.250.4950.
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second PD car pulled up to box him in. He rammed the second PD car as well. The driver of the car continued to try and escape. The first PD officer exited his car, and ran toward the driver. At that time, the second PD car boxed the Mini Cooper up against a brick mailbox, pinning the car. The driver refused to come out of the car. Seconds later, he exited the window courtesy of the first officer. He was handcuffed, and later the 36-yearold man was charged with theft, aggravated assault, eluding the police, obstruction and other charges.
OTHER THINGS 1000 block of Pitts Road 30350 – On May 25 a man reported that his apartment neighbor said she was “Tired of y’all always sitting around on the stairs and I have to step over y’all.” The woman then threatened to shoot them if they didn’t start moving over. Cops were called to the post office on Boylston Drive (30328) and spoke to a 47-year-old woman who said another woman walked past her, giving her, the complainant, the impression that “she wanted to kick my butt.” The officer determined that the other woman made no movement or gestures toward the complainant to give this impression other than to look at her as the two passed. This was written up as a “simple assault” report because there’s no report we can title “People looking at me the wrong way.” A 28-year-old woman reported that she
met a man on the Internet and later went out with him. They later had an encounter, but she didn’t want a relationship, and dismissed it as casual. Since that time, the man told her that he cannot live without her and has threatened to kill himself. He has called her 40 times and texted her 54 times in the past 24 hours. While the officer was speaking to her, he called six times and while on speaker, the officer heard the man sobbing and threatening to hurt himself.
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