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Editorial Amy Wenk Editor, Reporter Newspapers Collin Kelley Editor, Atlanta Intown Joe Earle Editor at Large Staff Writers Dyana Bagby Bob Pepalis Sammie Purcell
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Editor’s Note
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Buckhead BeltLine segment starts construction Buckhead City poll
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Sandy Springs New mixed-use project Gun violence discussion
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Brookhaven City Hall lease finalized Gray Television deal
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Dunwoody Data about Perimeter Center Church deal dropped
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Dining Farmers & Fishermen
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Sports Atlanta to host World Cup
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Dunwoody 4th of July Parade Parade info Charlie’s Army Pam Tallmadge History of the parade
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Pets & Their People Community photos The Village Vets Dunwoody Police K9s Farm Hounds
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Arts New leader for Bill Lowe Gallery
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Sustainability Kayaking local rivers
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Real Estate Buckhead’s Round House
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Business Newell Brands’ turnaround
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About the Covers Brookhaven: Cama Gebhart of Brookhaven submitted a photo of her two dogs, Lucy and Charlie. Buckhead: Dr. Francoise Tyler and Dr. William Draper of The Village Vets. Photo by Joann Vitelli. Dunwoody: A scene from last year’s Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. Photo by Cameren E. Rogers. Sandy Springs: Ursula Shields of Sandy Springs shared a photo of her miniature horse Roosevelt.
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