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Kayla Catapano and daughter Carrie, 8 months, eagerly await the start of the Dunwoody Fourth of July parade. Despite the threat of rain, the two were not deterred from enjoying the event. The parade made its way through the city, along Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Village Parkway, ending at the Shops of Dunwoody. More Fourth of July photos from Reporter Newspapers communities on pages 16-17.
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After a mid-June storm flattened trees and knocked down power lines, Dunwoody city officials are taking a new look at installing sirens to warn residents of the approach of dangerous weather. During the City Council’s meeting July 8, members expressed a range of opinions on the need for warning sirens in the city. “This is one of the things we really, really need to do to protect our citizens,” said Councilman Denis Shortal, a long-time proponent of warning sirens. “It’s like having a generator when the electricity goes out. You
Dunwoody residents descended on the Dunwoody Charter Commission during its July 3 meeting to vent about a variety of contentious issues, some of which weren’t under the commission’s control. There was barely standing room left in the small conference room, a venue chosen because Dunwoody holds municipal court on Wednesdays, tying up the only larger room available in City Hall. The city announced July 9 that future meetings would be held in Suite 400 of 47 Perimeter Center East, which is behind
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City officials approved an 8-story Hampton Inn and Suites for the intersection of Ashford-Dunwoody Road and Perimeter Center North. To see a larger version, go to ReporterNewspapers.net.
Hotel project approved for Ashford-Dunwoody Road BY JOE EARLE
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After months of consideration and re-consideration, city officials have approved a new development on AshfordDunwoody Road that includes an 8-story Hampton Inn and Suites. “We certainly hope that this will serve as a step forward for this site and for the Perimeter Center area,” lawyer Den Webb, who represents the developer, told members of Dunwoody City Council during their meeting July 8. Webb said more than 40 site plans had been drawn for the project during negotiations with the city and neighborhood groups, and “I think this site plan in front of you represents the best ideas.” The project also attracted attention when City Council returned it to the Dunwoody Planning Commission for a second vote after questions arose about campaign donations from a partner in a law firm representing the developer to the unsuccessful mayoral campaign of a member of the commission. Lawyer Kathy Zickert said in a letter to the city that the failure to report the donation was an oversight, in part because she didn’t realize the city’s requirements applied to planning commissioners as well as council members. The commission approved the project for the second time on June 11. On July 8, the council unanimously approved the Sterling Point development. Developer Steve Smith promised the hotel would not be a standard Hampton
Inn building. The design isn’t complete, he said, but it will include stacked stone and a stucco-like finish. “It’s not going to be a box. We’ll have a lot of variation on our building,” Smith said. “It’s our intention to make this look a lot nicer.” Council members seemed to welcome the description. “You’re on the main drag, so we’re looking for quality construction,” Councilman Dennis Shortal said. In addition to the 134-room hotel, the 11.5-acre development at the intersection of Ashford-Dunwoody and Perimeter Center North will feature outbuildings designed for a restaurant and shops. The buildings will be built along Ashford-Dunwoody, with parking behind them. The sides facing Ashford-Dunwoody will appear as the “fronts” of the building, not their backs, the council required. A single entrance into the development from Ashford-Dunwoody will allow only right turns into the property. The Dunwoody Homeowners Association had opposed a design that allowed cars to turn onto Ashford-Dunwoody from the development, but the DHA approved the project after a new design dropped that turn lane. “We’ve worked with the developer over the years and we are in full support of it,” DHA president Stacey Harris told the council. “We think it will be a great addition to the city.”
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Deal touts Georgia job growth to local chamber members BY DAN WHISENHUNT
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Gov. Nathan Deal dropped by Sandy Springs on July 9 and talked to the community’s business leaders during a luncheon at First Data hosted by the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. “Our job growth has certainly exceeded the national average,” Deal said. “In fact, a recent study, and I believe it was done by On Numbers, they place our state as No. 7, and me as No. 7 among governors for job creation among current governors in the U.S.” The Perimeter, home to Fortune 500 companies such as UPS, has played an important role in the state’s job creation
Council members support turn lanes at Mount Vernon and Vermack roads
Several members of Dunwoody City Council have indicated they will back a plan to widen Mount Vernon and Vermack roads to create left turn lanes and eliminate a traffic bottleneck. “This intersection needs improvement,” Councilman Denny Shortal said. “Maybe not during the summer months, but during the school year, definitely so. I think it needs something.” The council at its July 8 meeting reviewed three options for adding left turn lanes at the intersection. The options, which had been presented to residents in a public meeting June 17, ranged in price from $900,000 to $1.1 million. A couple of members indicated a preference for the $1.1 million option. That option would provide the turn lanes and extend a sidewalk on the south side of Mount Vernon and the bicycle lanes to DUN
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School board endorses ‘dual accreditation’ BY JOE EARLE
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As DeKalb County school officials if SACS accreditation is pulled for any work to fully restore the system’s accredreason, the school will still be accredited. itation, the school board has endorsed … It means graduating students can say a plan to allow DeKalb high schools to on college applications and applications seek accreditation individually from a for scholarships they graduated from an state accrediting agency. accredited high school.” The board voted 7-2 on July 1 to But Orson said he didn’t believe have the county’s high schools seek acthat the DeKalb system would lose its creditation individuaccreditation from ally from the Georgia SACS, so the state acAccrediting Comcreditation wasn’t in“I think the consensus is mission, an Athenstended by the board that it wasn’t a bad idea as a back-up. Instead, based group that accredits high schools to have multiple agencies he said, the board in Georgia, according thought it would be looking at what we’re to District 2 board worthwhile to have a doing in our system.” member Marshall second agency take a D. Orson and Dunlook at school opera– MARSHALL D. ORSON woody City Counciltions. – DISTRICT 2 BOARD MEMBER man Terry Nall, who “I think the conattended the board sensus is that it wasn’t meeting. a bad idea to have The “dual accreditation” plan had multiple agencies looking at what we’re been backed by parents in Dunwoody doing in our system,” Orson said. “I am and elsewhere in DeKalb, who saw it as quite confident we will restore accredia way to get a “back-up” accreditation tation with SACS, but in this new era for Dunwoody High and other high of accountability … the more scrutinizschools should the Southern Association ing us, the better. I think we’ll withstand of Colleges and Schools, a regional agenthat scrutiny.” cy known as SACS, revoke the system’s The board agreed to delay the start of accreditation. SACS has placed the systhe state accrediting process until 2014, tem’s accreditation on probation. so it would not interrupt the SACS pro“It’s a safety net,” Nall said. “It means cess, Orson and Nall said.
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don’t use it very often, but when you do…. It’s a safety issue.” Other council members said the devices would not have provided any additional warning during the June 14 storm that downed more than 30 trees and knocked out power for hours or days for some residents. Instead, they argued residents could be warned better by other types of devices, such as cellphone-based warnings or weather radios. “If radios are the way to go and we’re hell-bent on spending money,” Mayor Mike Davis said, “and protecting everybody in the city, let’s buy them all radios.” But relatively few use the warnings now available in Dunwoody. Police Chief Billy Grogan told the council that only 1,500 to 1,600 residents have registered for the Code Red warnings by phone. A warning siren system that would cover the city of Dunwoody would likely cost $200,000 to $300,000, said Kimberly Greer, assistant to the city manager. In recent years, Dunwoody officials
have pursued federal or state grants to pay for warning sirens, Greer said, but so far, “we have been unsuccessful.” Shortal said that the city should budget the money to buy the sirens. “If we can’t budget it this year, I’d put it on the budget cycle for next year,” he said. But Councilman Terry Nall said the city should continue to look for grants. “To budget for tornado sirens, at the moment, I remain unconvinced,” Nall said. Several council members wanted to investigate the possibility of installing smaller warning systems similar to ones they said are used on ball fields or golf courses. Those systems, they said, warn people in open areas of potential lightning storms. Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch said city officials shouldn’t let the recent storm influence their long-term decision. Instead, she said, they should get more information about the various warning systems. “It’s not as easy as ‘Yes, they work,’ or ‘No, they don’t work,’ she said. “There’s a lot of gray there.” DUN
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Economic development has major impact on the community You may not realize it, but when the headlines are buzzing about businesses NOTE** moving into Dunwoody, it’s highly bene-These Illustrator**IMPORTANT color swatches should only be used when printing CMYK (Process) ficial to each and every resident. Please refer to the Dunwoody Brand Style Guide forcolors. proper use of this mark. Krystal, State Farm, Morneau Shepell, Ventyx and Elekta -- leading brands from a variety of different industries -- all have a strong presence, either a national or regional headquarters, in the city of Dunwoody. And, their presence makes a difference to everyone in the city. But what exactly led these companies Michael Starling to Dunwoody? That’s a question which the city’s department of Economic DevelEconomic Development Director opment analyzes and studies on a daily basis. Each of these industry leaders found Dunwoody partly because of the strategic guidance and assistance from the city’s deemployment and smart growth, but it also partment of Economic Development. expands a city’s tax base. Serving as the economic engine of For example, when a corporation deDunwoody’s proactive business retention cides to make Dunwoody its home, it can and recruitment, the economic develophave a ripple effect across our community. ment team helps promote Dunwoody as It creates more job opportunities, increasan attractive destination for business. es demand for housing, raises home valBased on the feedback and input we reues, and brings additional customers for ceive from leading brands and companies, local restaurants, retailers and suppliers. It which have chosen Duncan also translate into enwoody as their national or hanced community supregional headquarters, we port and volunteerism know that the city is recogbased on corporate initianized as a great place to do tives and involvement. business. Successful business reWith a large population, cruitment spurs our local an educated workforce, easy economy and brings real access to sought-after executive housing, change and positive revenues for the city’s and efficient transportation access to all tax base. This also helps the city in mainparts of the metro Atlanta region, Duntaining a lower residential property tax. woody has quality attributes attractive to Dunwoody’s current millage rate of 2.74 companies from around the globe. mills, the same rate since the city’s incorThe focus of the city’s department of poration, is one of the lowest millage rates Economic Development is to build the of any similarly-sized city within the imsize of the economic area and improve mediate Atlanta metro area. upon the future quality of life for residents We realize we cannot operate in a vacuand businesses in the city. By working coum while still attracting the smartest talent operatively with public and business partand best companies to our area. The city ners, the department helps create better works cooperatively with the Dunwoody conditions for economic growth and emChamber of Commerce and the Convenployment generation. tion and Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody. Economic development staff and efKnowing when to assist and knowing forts are not new to municipalities. In when to step up as the lead facilitator is all fact, strong competition from other citpart of our commitment to collaboration. ies, both next door and across the nation, Successful economic development is at its makes it even more important to attract best when strategic guidance, implemenand keep top businesses. tation and direction come from the city For large corporations and powerwhich serves as the primary point of conful brands, a city must have more than tact for potential corporate relocations and one or two attractive features to be selectbusiness expansions. ed as a new corporate hub or headquarBy working diligently to improve the ters. And because competition is so fierce, local economy, and retain and attract busiDunwoody must promote its unique asnesses, we are confident in the overall imsets to stand out in front of corporate deprovement in our quality of life. cision makers. Remember, when the headlines report While successful business recruitment new jobs, new openings and new corpoand retention may not mean more to city rate relocations happening in Dunwoody, residents than paving, parks and police, it can mean a local and real benefit for all. they do have an impact in a far-reaching We welcome your input and feedback. manner. At its core, a strong economic You can reach me at michael.starling@ development strategy not only helps foster dunwoodyga.gov or 678-382-6700.
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Her ‘purposeful’ walks lead to fresh mushroom suppers Susan Konkel spotted a promising patch of brown at the foot of a tree. “Here’s something,” she said, bending down to take a closer look. She plucked a small mushroom, held it up and inspected it quizzically. She couldn’t tell for sure what it was or if it would be good to eat. She set it aside and moved on. She was just getting started. There were plenty more mushrooms out there. “That’s without even trying,” she said. “This is the week for mushrooms.” The wet days of June have been happy ones for mushroom hunters. Konkel started seriously looking for wild mushrooms about a year ago, she said, and now regularly strolls through her comfortable Brookhaven neighborhood and nearby parks with an eye on the ground and a thought for the dinner menu. She’s not casually watching for fungi. She’s foraging. She seeks dinner-table treats among the suburban forest. “I walk around the neighborhood for
She stopped as she reached a tree she had visited before. She pointed to a large, flat mushroom with a brightly colored top. She AROuND had a smallTOWN er mushroom from the JOe eaRle same patch dried for display in her home. “They’re called shelf mushrooms,” she said. “It’s growing like a shelf.” Konkel learns about mushrooms from books and at meetings of the Mushroom Club of Georgia. The club organizes mushroom hunts and holds regular meetings to discuss favorite fungi and to learn how to tell one that’s good for supper from one that will make you ill, or worse. That, of course, is a problem with eating wild mushrooms. A bite of the wrong one can send a diner to the emergency room. It pays to be cautious. The Mushroom Club has numbers for Poison Control prominently displayed on its website. “There’s not a lot out there that would actually kill you, but there are some that may make you wish you were dead,” Konkel said. During the club’s July meeting, held the night before Konkel’s chanterelle hunt, more than 40 members gathered at Intown Community Church just south of Brookhaven to hear a speaker talk about how different kinds of mushrooms smell. Some, he said, don’t smell so good. Members filled a tabletop with examples of unusual mushrooms they’d Joe earle found. They shared notes on upcomSusan Konkel spots a shelf mushroom ing mushroom-centered events and even a few mushroom jokes. One Tin her Brookhaven neighborhood. shirt read: “Amateur mycologists have exercise. I thought it’d be nice to find questionable morels.” something,” she said. “You notice things Konkel first gathered mushrooms all the time. This gives you a reason to be when she was growing up. “When I was out there and a purpose to be out there, a little girl, my grandfather would take us which I like.” out for nature walks. This was in WisconOne recent afternoon, as the rain sin. I would collect button mushrooms. lightened to a slight drizzle and windEven then I was amazed. There were so driven spatter from the trees, she took a many mushrooms. He’d say, ‘No, you purposeful afternoon walk around her don’t want that one.’ … It was a differblock, hunting for edible mushrooms ent time. He was a big fisherman. People along the streets winding through new, lived off the land more.” closely-packed brick homes. “I’m always Now, remembering those hikes, she looking now,” she said. tries to take her own grandchildren She’d already been out hunting mushmushroom hunting. So far, they haven’t rooms once that day. During a break in had much luck, but she’s hopeful. After the storms, she headed out to a nearall, one good gullywasher and soon there by forest, where she’d found a basketful are plenty of mushrooms out there waitof chanterelles, golden mushrooms that ing to be found. now were drying on her kitchen counter. “You just have to start paying attenShe planned to turn them into a pate for tion,” she said. “Once you start paying an upcoming dinner party. attention, they’re everywhere.”
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tribute to their communities. Tish Ford is the development specialist for an organization called enAble of Georgia, Inc., which provides support services for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Fulton County. Ford said that after individuals with special needs age out of the public school system at 22, it’s important for them to continue to receive support and enrichment during their adult lives. “You have these young adults who face an uncertain future of social exclusion in activity, and really not being able to gain independence they could gain if they have the proper support,” Ford said. Ford said enAble provides options like medical care, transportation and day programs for people with conditions such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and autism. The organization has a fleet of 22 vans that provide transportation to everything from medical appointments to worship services to community activities. “There are day enrichment programs for individuals to remain active. They have something to do every day, and what they do with their day is their choice,” Ford said. “Some of them have jobs in the community, some of them volunteer in the community.” EnAble also operates 16 group homes throughout Fulton County, where adults with similar interests and needs can live together with a 24-hour assistance staff. Buckhead resident Peggy Farris said her son Evan, who is 36, has thrived in his group home. Though he uses a wheelchair and is unable to speak, he is able to lead a relatively independent life, doing things such as taking pub-
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Potter, a spokeswoman for the organization. Along with day programs, the DeKalb Services Center also provides a hot lunch and physical therapy for those who need it. Marilyn Reid, coordinator of developmental disabilities services, said the organization believes it’s important for people with developmental disabilities to interact with the community as well. They regularly go on outings and volunteer to do things like deliver meals to senior citizens through Meals on Wheels. “Even though they have disabilities, they have a lot to give to people,” Reid said. Sandra Segars teaches day programs for people with more severe disabilities. On a recent afternoon, she was leading sensory activities using lights and music. She has been at the center for 17 years and said the people she works with are like her family. “They need this in their lives, to come to the center to socialize,” she said. “It’s important that our individuals know they are loved here.”
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Evan Farris, front, left, with his roommates Matthew McWhorter, John David and Kenneth Whidby. Right, Janovouh Gaddy does exercises with physical therapist Violette Schneider at the DeKalb Services Center.
lic transportation to participate in day be important, and we were limited in programs with enAble. the ’80s and ’90s as far as available ser“It’s a wondervices for long-term ful peace of mind care in the state,” we have as parents Farris said. “We knowing his needs did not want insti“it’s a wonderful peace of are in place,” Farris tutionalization for mind we have as parents said. “Not only his our son.” needs -- he has an Farris said knowing his needs are in enriched life.” though it was a difplace. not only his needs – ficult decision at Farris said she he has an enriched life.” first started thinkfirst for Evan to ing about long-term move away from care when Evan was home, she’s confi– PEGGy FARRIS in middle school. dent that he is in BuCKHEAD RESIDENT “He’s a young the best possible guy and we’re aging place. parents,” she said. “It gives us such She didn’t want hope for the future Evan to be isolated in the family’s home for people with intellectual disabilities once he was out of school. to be in an environment where they are “I knew long-term care was going to safe and cared for,” Farris said.
Nestled in Brookhaven Park off of Peachtree Road in Brookhaven is the DeKalb Services Center, which also provides services for adults with developmental disabilities. The DeKalb Services Center, which has been in its location since 1978, serves about 120 people, including a large aging population, said Michelle
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out& about BROOKHAVEN • BuCKHEAD • DuNWOODy • SANDy SPRINGS
Attractions aplenty for remaining summer vacation days By Dan WHisenHUnT
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The Fourth of July 4 holiday has passed, and the beginning of school is still several weeks away. There’s got to be something to do. But what? There are several local attractions that will provide a fun distraction from the summer doldrums. Here are a half-dozen summer spots
you can try.
1) The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
It’s 48 miles of river and protected forest land right in your own backyard. Park rangers are available to lead sunset kayaking trips, night hikes and sce-
nic strolls. The best part, aside from nature’s splendor? Many of the events cost next-to-nothing, most requiring $3 to cover parking. For more information, visit: www. nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/events.htm
2) Anne Frank Exhibit
footage of her. “This powerful, moving exhibit provides visitors a chance to learn, explore, share and remember the history and lessons of the Holocaust and its continued relevance today,” the exhibit’s website says. The exhibit is open six days a week and admission is free. For more information, visit: www.annefrankexhibitsandysprings.org/
3) Legoland
It’s not as well known as the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, but it’s definitely a shorter trip if you live in metro Atlanta. Anne Frank became famous after the publication of her diary chronicling her family’s years spent hiding from the Nazis. The Anne Frank Exhibit in Sandy Springs contains 600 photographs of Frank, and also the only known film
It’s one of the area’s newer attractions. Legoland opened in 2012 and offers the essential building blocks of fun. It’s a family-oriented attraction – adults won’t be admitted unless they have a child with them. Kids can build, play and learn everything there is to know about Legos. It’s open seven days a week, and ad-
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Railroad Rendezvous • Family-friendly event scheduled from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on July 27 • Features range of indoor and outdoor games, live music and a hobo jungle • Learn about railroad safety with Operation Lifesaver
5) Visit one of DeKalb County’s oldest houses
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Brookhaven’s Solomon Goodwin House is still hanging in there after nearly 200 years. In the 1830s it housed travelers resting from a journey on the wagon trail. Federal troops used it as a landmark as they descended on Atlanta during the Civil War. The home provided for Civil War refugees and comfort for those hit hardest by the Great Depression. At one time it was part of a 600-acre farm, but now the house on Peachtree Street in Brookhaven is all that’s left. Descendants of the Goodwin family still own the house. They open its doors to the public the third Sunday of every month. For more information, visit: http:// goodwinhistory.org/#
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Children ages 2-10 will learn beginning Chinese through songs, rhymes and poems, led by Mingle Chinese Academy. 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 information.
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Wednesday, July 17, 3-3:40 p.m. – Cathy Kaemmerlen takes kids back to the prehistoric age of dinosaurs with stories, rhymes, games and songs. Free. Appropriate for ages 4-12. All are welcome. Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, 30327. Email: comments@co.fulton. ga.us or call 404-814-3508 to learn more. Thursday, July 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – It’s all
about dino science! What is a dinosaur? Where did they live? What did they eat? How do we find their bones today? Junior paleontologists conduct their very own research to piece together the story of the “Great Dino Dig.” Free, and open to the community. Appropriate for elementary school audiences; sign-up required. Sandy Springs Branch Library, in the Meeting Room, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404303-6130 to register or to ask questions.
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Dogs do so much more than dig for bones! CAREing Paws brings dogs to the Buckhead Library to discuss all the different kinds of jobs dogs can have, and how they help people. There will be time to pet the dogs! For ages 5-12. Free, and open to all. Registration required; call 404-814-3500 to sign up. 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us for additional details.
States of Matter Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. – The Bio Bus brings chemistry and “states of matter” to the library. Discuss dry ice, plasma, solids and liquids. Presented by Georgia State University. Free, and open to all. For ages 6-12. Parents welcome. Additional sessions, 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Limited to 20 participants each. Registration required, and started June 18. Call 770-512-4640 or visit the Dunwoody Branch Library to register. 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338.
animal biology to the library. Presented by Georgia State University. Free, and open to all. For ages 6-12. Parents welcome. Additional sessions, 11 a.m., I and 2 p.m. Limited to 15 participants each. Registration required, and started June 18. Call 770-512-4640 or visit the Dunwoody Branch Library to register. 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338.
Digging to China Tuesday, July 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Curious Moon Puppets has run out of stories! What can their faithful dog Skeeter do to save the show? Dig a hole to China to find more, of course. Join us for puppets and merriment, and see what stories we unearth as we “dig.” Free. Suggested audiences: toddler, preschool, elementary and middle school youth. Sandy Springs Branch Library, in the Meeting Room, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-303-6130 to find out more.
ZooMobile Tuesday, July 23, 6-6:45 p.m. – Zoo Atlan-
ta visits the Northside Library and shares three of their animals with the youngsters. Free. For ages 4-12. Open to the public, but reservations are required. Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, 30327. Call 404-814-3508 or email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us for additional details or to sign up.
“Kangoo Can Do” Wednesday, July 24, 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Author Mieke Wollaert will read her book, “Kangoo Can Do!,” about Kangoo, who is overweight and can’t jump as high as his friends. He learns one is loved for what one is, not for what one looks like. Book signing follows. Free. All are welcome. Appropriate for ages 4-8. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton. ga.us or call 404-814-3500 with questions.
Read to Rover Wednesday, July 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Share
your new reading skills by reading aloud to Ellie, a therapy dog. For ages 5-8. Free, and all are welcome. Brookhaven Branch Library, 1242 N. Druid Hills Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319. Call 404-848-7140 for additional details.
Dig Into Reading Thursday, July 25, 10:3011:15 a.m. – D’Avante Parks
inspires children with amazing magic and lots of laughter so they will want to dive into reading again and again! Free and open to the community. For ages 3-12. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or call 404-814-3500 for more information.
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Wednesday, July 24, 4-5 p.m. – Sandy
terson, director of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, discusses the European and Asian origin of color woodcut, and the techniques and process of printing in this traditional media. $5; free admission for OUMA members and children under 12. Oglethorpe University, Third Floor, Weltner Library, 4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319. For more information visit: museum.oglethorpe.edu or call 404-364-8555.
Organ Concerts Wednesday, July 17, 7-8 p.m. – Isabelle De-
mers, Canadian concert organist, performs during the 19th annual Atlanta Summer Organ Festival at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The one-hour concert features works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, and concludes with a dessert reception. $15. Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, 30305. Call 404-233-2145.
Wednesday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. – Peachtree
Road United Methodist Church welcomes back Olivier Latry, titular organist, from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, and professor at the Paris Conservatory. $15. Casual dress. Concert concludes with a dessert reception. 3180 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305. Visit: www.prumc.org or call 404-266-2373.
Moonshine Making Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. – Bob Slack, con-
sultant and interpreter, presents “The Lost Folk Art of Moonshine Making.” Slack is retired from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, was the naturalist/program director at UNICOI Park, and was the Folklore Education Specialist for the Conservation Center at Smithgall Woods. Free and open to the public. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Road, Sandy Springs, 30328. For more information email: kbrigance@heritagesandysprings.org or go to: www.heritagesandysprings.org.
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Springs has talent! Come out and be a superstar! Acts can only be up to two people. Free and open to all. Suggested audiences: elementary and middle school children. Sign-up required and started July 1. Sandy Springs Branch Library, in the Meeting Room, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-303-6130 to register or to learn more.
Chamber Music Thursday, July 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Come out and en-
joy the unique talents of the Franklin Pond chamber music program, comprised of talented string students ages 11-19. Free and open to the community. All ages welcome. Sandy Springs Branch Library, in the Meeting Room, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404303-6130 for details.
The Deadfields Thursday, July 25, 6 p.m. – Spend your
Thursday with “The Deadfields,” an Atlanta-based Americana/folk-rock group. Part of Heritage Sandy Springs’ new Rhythm & Brews series. Music runs 6:30-8 p.m. Admission, $5 for ages 21 and up; $2, ages 13-20, free for ages 12 and under. Blankets, picnics and coolers welcomed. Pets and smoking not allowed. Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. For more information, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org, call 404-851-9111, ext. 4 or e-mail: events@heritagesandysprings.org. To learn about the band, go to: www.thedeadfields.com.
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ta Foundation for Public Spaces’ summer movie series continues with a showing of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” starring Paul Rudd and Emma Watson, at Chastain Park. Rated PG. Movie is on the lawn, in the Green Lot. Free, and the public is welcome. Movie starts at dusk. Approved lawn chairs only. Picnic baskets permitted. Gourmet food trucks will be onsite. Beer and wine also available. For more details, go to: www.chastainparkmovies.com. 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, 30327. On Thursday, July 25, 8:45 p.m., catch the classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” starring Audrey Hepburn, at Town Brookhaven. Rated G. Free. All are welcome. Begins at dusk. Approved lawn chairs only. No outside food, drinks or coolers (except water). Town Brookhaven restaurants will participate. For details, go to: www. affps.com or www.facebook.com/TownBrookhaven. 4330 Peachtree Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319.
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Vegetable Gardens Tuesday, July 23, 3-3:45 p.m. – Sarah Brodd, with the UGA Cooperative Extension, teaches you about veggies that can be planted in the middle of the summer. She will also give tips if your garden failed the first time around. For adults, 18 years old and up. Free. All are welcome. Open to the first 30 participants. Call 404-848-7140 or drop by the Brookhaven Branch Library to register. 1242 N. Druid Hills Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319.
Summer Splash Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Float and
beat the heat in a six-mile journey down the Chattahoochee River. Trip takes approximately three hours. After completing the float, enjoy an afternoon of live music, food and fun for the entire family at Powers Island. You can bring your own kayak, canoe or raft, or rent one. Vehicle parking required at the MEAG Power parking lot, 1470 Riveredge Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30350. Free shuttle buses to launch point at Morgan Falls Dam. Call 678-538-1200 or go to: www.visitsandysprings.org to learn more or to make a reservation.
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Wedding bells will ring and ring and ring in Sandy Springs By H.M. CaUley If the high cost of weddings these days has kept you and your significant other from setting a date, the folks at Heritage Sandy Springs may have a way for you to find wedded bliss at a reasonable price. On Aug. 2, couples can reserve the Heritage’s waterside gazebo, complete with flowers, a photographer, personally-selected music, a cupcake cutting and a champagne toast for 20 close friends, for just $300 - less than the price of some swanky bridal shoes. Happy pairs can sign up for a 15-minute ceremony between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Heritage rental coordinator Sarah Poland estimates at least 12 weddings can be squeezed into that time
frame. “Not everyone wants the stress of planning a big to-do, so we’ll do it for them,” said Poland. “For any brides out there on a budget, they can get all this done for $300.” The staff of Heritage Sandy Springs has been working on the idea for a day of weddings since last year, when they tried to organize a similar affair for Valentine’s Day. “But we’re really more of an outdoor venue, so we decided to do it in warm weather,” said Executive Director Carol Thompson. “That way, we can use the gazebo and garden area of the park. It’s such a fun idea, and even though it’s not for everybody, I fully expect to get all the
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It’s not particularly glamorous work signing agreements, As substate legislators head back to the Gold Dome in 2013, they mitting plans and conducting studies for a planned trail, Livable have a lot to think about. Buckhead Executive Director Denise Starling said. One local issue the state’s lawmakers may be asked to confront But Starling and other backers of a planned 5-mile trail is thealong controversy surrounding DeKalb County’s school board. Ga. 400 knew it would take time. That patience and attention to was recently placed on accreditation probation by AdThe system detail may also be gaining them some support from neighbors liv-the accrediting agency. vancED, ing alongside the project. The path will connect pedestrians, Sen.cyFran Millar (R-Dunwoody), who chairs the Senate Edclists, skaters, Buckhead’s businesses, parks and schools ucation to the AtCommittee, said at a recent forum that DeKalb County lanta BeltLine. schools are his No. 1 priority. Starling said planners presented pub“I’m guardedly optimistic we can turn this thing around,” MilScan here30topercent get drawings to the lic in October and November, that give an idea what lar of said. Reporterrenderings Newspapers the finished product will look like. A Jan. 17 hearing of the Georgia Board of Education is schedin your inbox The public’s response? Soorfar, so up good, uled to consider suspending the DeKalb school board members. If sign @ she said. ReporterNewspapers.net SEE LEGISLATORS, PAGE 34 See LiVeaBLe, page 35
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A court order halting construction of a controversial multi-use danwhisenhunt@reporternewspapers.net trail through Brook Run Park was extended after a boisterous Friday afternoon hearing in DeKalb County Superior Court attendedOperation Tennis Inc. in December filed a lawsuit to overturn the by city officials and dozens of opponents of the city’s plan. city of Sandy Springs’ decision to award a contract to a competitor. Judge Tangela M. Barrie said her temporary restraining orderBut disputing the contracts to run tennis centers may be as popuagainst the trail will remain in effect until she holds a full hearing lar as the game itself, public records and newspaper reports show. In on the matter. Barrie said homeowners who oppose the city’s plan the past, disputes have arisen over contracts to run tennis centers in for the trail must convince her that its construction throughSandy the Springs and at Blackburn Park, a DeKalb County facility locatforest in Brook Run Park should be permanently stopped. ed in what is now the city of Brookhaven. Critics are upset the planned 12-foot-wide concrete trail will re-Operation Tennis’ lawsuit alleges the winning bidder, Groslimond Scan here to get quire removal of more than 300 trees. City officials say an equal Tennis Services, gave the city “bogus” third-party evaluations of preReporter Newspapers number of trees will be replanted. vious work. Some of the evaluations were written by people who apin her yourtemporary inbox The judge’s decision to extend order capped peara to work for Groslimond. or sign up @ Chairs were add-President Gery Groslimond denied those allegations. City Attwo-hour hearing before a packed courtroom. ReporterNewspapers.net SEE BIDDERS, PAGE 34 SEE BROOK RUN, PAGE 35
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4300 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road – Shoplifting was reported on June 20.
BURGLA RY 5400 block of Trowbridge Drive – A burglary to a residence, without using forced entry, was reported on June 20. 1200 block of Dunwoody Knoll Drive – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 21. 1800 block of Trumbull Drive – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 21. 4800 block of Adams Walk – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 24. 1200 block of Mile Post Drive – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 24. 5300 block of Charleston Place – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 24. 1000 block of Trailridge Lane – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 24.
200 block of Ashford Parkway – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 25. 5500 block of Woodsong Trail – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on June 27. 3100 block of Madison Drive – A burglary to a residence, using forced entry, was reported on July 1.
A UTO T H EFT 1st block of Perimeter Center East – Theft of an auto was reported on June 24. 1400 block of Dunwoody Village Parkway – Theft of an auto was reported on June 25.
THE FT/LAR CEN Y 100 block of Perimeter Center Place – Shoplifting was reported on June 20. 4500 block of Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1300 block of Asbury Square – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 21. 5300 block of Roberts Drive – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 21. 4700 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road – A larceny was reported on June 21. 1300 block of Wyntercreek Road – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 21. 1000 block of Crown Pointe Parkway – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 21. 1000 block of Crown Pointe Parkway – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 21. 4400 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road – Shoplifting was reported on June 21. 1100 block of Hammond Drive – Shoplift-
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2200 block of Dunwoody Crossing – A sexual assault was reported on June 23.
4600 block of Glenshire Place – A larceny from a building was reported on June 28.
6700 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard – Simple assault/battery was reported on June 29.
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200 block of Perimeter Center Parkway – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 30. 200 block of Perimeter Center Parkway – Larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on June 30. 4400 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road – A larceny from a building was reported on
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