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Candidates running for Atlanta City Council spoke to representatives of Buckhead’s largest neighborhood groups on Oct. 10. The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods invited candidates from the atlarge races. The race with the biggest connection to Buckhead is for Atlanta City Council, the At-Large Post 2 seat, currently held by City Councilman Aaron Watson. The former councilwoman for that seat, Buckhead resident Mary Norwood, is running for it this year. BCN members also heard from candidates in City Council Post 3: incumbent Lamar Willis and challenger Andre Dickens. Election Day is Nov. 5. Watson spoke first, and used the opportunity to clear the air about a story that appeared recently on the Atlanta Progressive News website. According to APN, during a Nov. 2012 Finance/Executive Committee Meeting of the Atlanta City Council, Councilman Aaron Watson accused Councilwoman Yolanda Adrean of racism because she asked a city staffer to produce a “white paper.” A “white paper” is a type of report that provides information about a particular
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topic. Watson took offense to the use of the term, APN reported. At the BCN meeting, Watson said the incident was old news and that he’s resolved any differences he had with Adrean. “We had an exchange. She and I talked about it afterwards and resolved the matter, and have continued to work as friends and colleagues ever since,” Watson said. “I didn’t want her to appear to be disrespectful and dismissive of an executive. I know she doesn’t intend to be like that.” Watson said during his time on the council, he tackled some tough deci-
sions. He noted his work on the City Council’s transportation, utilities and the finance committee. He said he’s prepared to continue that work if he is re-elected. “I’ve worked very hard in those responsibilities,” Watson said. Norwood said she’s “missed the work” of being a council member and said if she’s elected, addressing crime will be one of her top priorities. She said she also wants to focus on the neighborhoods if she is elected. “So much of the city has been devastated by lack of code enforcement, abandoned houses, mortgage fraud debris and dishevelment across the city,” she said. “It has been appalling.”
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tersection of I-85 and Ga. 400 near Lindbergh Drive, and goes through the city of Brookhaven and the Century Center office park. Brookhaven resident Betsy Eggers, a founder of the North Fork Connectors,
said she never realized that the creek ran through the area. She began thinking that with a little work, the creek could become a nice recreational amenity for the community. “My children growing up in Brookhaven had no place to ride bikes,” Eggers said. “I would like to see my grandchildren be able to ride their bikes in a safe place close to my house.” Eggers reached out to a group called the South Fork Conservancy, which is building a walking path along Peachtree Creek’s south fork. “Our vision is that, plus a paved biking path, plus hopefully, eventually, that people can kayak safely down the north fork of Peachtree Creek, too,” Eggers said. The timing of the project also conveniently coincides with Highwoods Properties, one of the main property owners in Century Center, seeking annexation into the city of Brookhaven. During the Brookhaven City Council’s Oct. 8 meeting, Jim Bacchetta, vice president of Highwoods Properties’ Atlanta Division, agreed to build the portion of the linear park that runs through the Century Center property, about a quarter of the total project. Bacchetta said it would be open to the public, not just Century Center employees. “We’re really excited about it. For us, it offers us an opportunity to bring a terrific amenity to the approximately 3,500 people who work in our park,” Bacchetta said. Brookhaven City Councilman Joe Gebbia said a linear park along the north fork of the creek would be just a mile and a half from the Atlanta Beltline trail, which would offer great connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists. “We’re looking short term at Brookhaven, and keeping our eye on the bigger picture of connecting this to trails in the region,” Gebbia said. “We’re trying to be really creative.” BH
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Atlanta City Council, District 7 Howard Shook Occupation: Atlanta City Councilman Prior political experience: Eightyear president of the Ridgedale Park Civic Association; Chair, Buckhead Neighborhood Alliance; Co-Founder, Partner for Better Government; Boardmember, Buckhead Area Transit Management Association; Boardmember, Buckhead Community Improvement District; Three terms on the Atlanta City Council; Service on all seven standing committees of Council, including three chairing the Utilities Committee, and four chairing the Finance & Executive Committee; Member of the Budget Commission; Co-Chair of Council’s Select Committee on Pensions; Council’s representative to Mayor Reed’s Pension Panel; A term as City Council President Pro Tem; and Chair of the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission. Why are you seeking this position? We have a long way to go to get the services we pay for. Among other things, I am specifically committed to the implementation of the new customer service initiative, the completion of our park expansion blueprint, and the updating of our street and sidewalk inventory through a pending bond issue. Why should voters choose you? I am the most experienced and best-qualified candidate. Campaign webpage: www.howardshook.com Bobby Montgomery Occupation: SEO marketing manager & real estate broker Prior political experience: Worked on several campaigns (City Council, Mayor (Lithonia), County Clerk and Tax Commissioner (TN); Served on Sarah Smith Elementary Council for past two years; and have followed School Board and City Hall actions very closely BH
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the past five years. Why are you seeking this position? First and foremost, I have a vested interest in seeing my community prosper in all areas. I am a concerned husband, father, businessman and resident of Buckhead. There is a saying that goes, “be the change that you desire to see.” I am running to voice the real concerns of my neighbors, business owners, and most of all, families, in District 7. We want safer streets, better opportunities for entrepreneurs, and to be able to work with the School Board to create a better educational experience for our kids and future leaders of this city. It is my belief that if we want to create a better city, we must start with family. Cities and districts are made up of families, and if families are prospering socially, financially and in all areas, they become overall healthy contributors to the city. The healthier families become as a whole, the more viable the city and districts become. We must get back to the CoNtiNued oN Page 4
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Atlanta City Council District 7 www.HowardShook.com Dear Neighbors, I’m your Atlanta District 7 City Councilman, Howard Shook. This is an election year, and I’m asking you to renew my mandate to work for you. As you make your decision, I encourage you to consider my track record. Working together, we have made Buckhead better. We have
imposed tough ethics laws establishing an autonomous Ethics Commission and ending free tickets and other gifts to elected officials, added new parks, protected our environment with the virtual elimination of the sewer spills polluting our streams and neighborhoods, enhanced our neighborhoods by giving the community – not developers or city planners – the final word in Buckhead zoning debates, funded long-overdue traffic improvements, such the 'missing' ramps connecting I-85 and GA400 that force 20,000 cars daily onto our streets, made homes and streets safer by hiring a record number of police officers and ending the fire department's rolling 'brown-outs', and restored Atlanta's municipal fiscal health by eliminating a quarter of City jobs, passing pension reform, and restoring our reserve funds.
As I ask for a renewed mandate, I also want you to share my agenda, the work I plan to do on your behalf during the next four years:
improving traffic flow, growing our parks, securing a better return on our tax dollars, changing the corporate culture at City Hall, focusing on core services like trash collection, water & sewer, and police and fire protection rather than boondoggles like Underground, and providing you a 311 System so you track the status of the questions and complaints you raise.
Each of these topics deserves fuller treatment. You can learn more by visiting my website, www.Howard Shook.com. Even better: call me. My personal phone number is 404-725-2853. I’ll give you straight answers, and no question you could ask would be off limits, because – in the truest sense – I work for you. You’re the boss. The bottom line: I’m accountable to you. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Howard Shook Paid for by Friends and Neighbors of Howard Shook. No government funds were used.
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basics of community, and spearhead efforts that contribute to that goal. This goal is my passion, and my District 7 friends and supporters deserve to have a voice in the city that does not desire to do politics as usual, but a person with sincere care and love for the people he represents. That is Bobby Montgomery. Why should voters choose you? I graduated high school at Redan High in Stone Mountain, Ga. I have seen this city grow leaps and bounds, and at the same time have seen what this growth has done to our neighborhoods. We as a city did big business petty good, but we forgot about the family. As a father of three school-aged children, I have concerns that as the city continues to grow, that we do not forgot about community. Our people are the reason all the growth is possible. I moved to Buckhead for a better education for my children, and many of my neighbors have done the same. Business and education go hand in hand; no community thrives in the long run with a poor education system. I believe our leaders have forgotten this. That is what has made Buckhead great. It has attracted some of the greatest talents and minds due to its outstanding options for education. It is time to pass the torch to the next leaders with new and innovative vision, and not settle for business as usual or just choosing a candidate because you are familiar with his/her name. City Hall needs a fresh start. It also evident that the people want better representation in City Hall and more transparency. My passion, interest, and experience have prepared me to move forward in creating a “Better Buckhead.” Choose Bobby Montgomery, City Council - District 7. My team works for you. Campaign webpage: www.BobbyMontgomery.com
Atlanta City Council, District 9 Felicia Moore Occupation: Associate real estate broker Prior political experience: Elected to Atlanta City Council District 9 in 1997 Why are you seeking this position? To continue to serve the residents of District 9 and the city of Atlanta. To work on issues that directly affect the quality of life, like code enforcement and public safety. Also, to watch our tax dollars and ensure community input on the issues before us. Why should voters choose you? Because I have demonstrated that I
am a hardworking member who seeks to be knowledgeable about the issues I vote to support. I am active and responsive to the calls for assistance from my community and other residents of the city. Facebook: Felicia A. Moore Quinton Weems Occupation: Sports agent/ Works as a tutor for after dchool program. Prior political experience: I have yet to hold a political seat as an elected official, however, growing up in low-income housing projects in Atlanta, I think you are always considered “political.” Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position because the current council person in office, Ms. Felicia Moore, has done nothing for 85 percent of the district, and she has also voted to not open recreation centers in that part of the district, and 85 percent of the district looks like a Third World country, and the other 15 percent looks like Buckhead. Yes, I said it: Buckhead. And it is no secret the northern part of town is white and the other half is black, and the black schools in that district are last in APS in test scoring, and Ms. Moore’s actions shows that she does not care. So many killings and violent break-ins. We have never had leadership in District 9, and the time of that is over. Why should voters choose you? The people should vote for me because I am the best choice, not only for District 9, but for all of Atlanta. I am young, from the streets, so I know what works to help get rid of high crime which is very low, and Zone 1 is the lowest in Atlanta the last three months since I have decided to run for office. Also, I am from the area, born and raised, unlike Felicia Moore, who was planted there. What the other 15 percent, mainly white citizens, need to be careful about is when you allow leadership to show favoritism and upgrade your area, but totally ignore the other 85 percent, poor blacks. And I wonder who the poor blacks will have to rob, since the community they live in has nothing. They will go around the corner to take from those who actually have something. But some people don’t get it and don’t understand that, so it’s my job to educate and protect both black and white because we are all in this fight together, and enough is enough, and, if not me, then who? If not now, then when? Poor education equals poor jobs, which equals poor housing, which causes a very vicious cycle that eventually causes one to make foolish decisions that lead to crime. And I am not bought and sold. I have no friends at City Hall and Labor, like Felicia Moore. I will make sure both BH
Co m m u n i t y sides get fair share of City Hall. Ricardo Mosby Occupation: Attorney Prior political experience: I have not held elected office previously. Why are you seeking this position? District 9 deserves better. When I ran in 2001 we had thriving small businesses, banks and shopping centers, but our infrastructure was starting to decline while other areas were holding stable or improving. Now, 12 years later, we are seeing the effect of my opponent’s 16 years in office. Businesses are leaving the district, real income is falling, the housing stock has dilapidated and deteriorated, traffic congestion is worsening, and for the southern part of the district there are no grocery stores or shopping centers. Likewise, there has been little or no development in the southern part of the district, and although housing projects such as Bankhead Court and Bowen Homes have been torn down, the land sits vacant and unused. Against this backdrop my opponent voted three times to give herself a raise. The last raise was for more than $20,000, and brought her salary to $60,000, nearly three times that of most people in the district. She is an activist turned career politician.
Why should voters choose you? There are three reasons voters should choose me. First, I will put the district first. I will start with locating a council office in the heart of District 9 to allow greater access to the constituency. This also means rejecting the $20,000 pay raise and reinvesting it in the community. Second, I can be effective on Day1. I have worked for the city of Atlanta in various departments, including City Council as an intern, administrative services, and Public Works. I have relationships with departments, and a presence in the community that will allow me to identify issues and draft legislation that will make a positive difference in the community. Likewise, my experiences as an attorney allow me to know how to negotiate and make necessary concessions to move the district and the city forward. Third, I have an economic development-based agenda. We cannot take on the infrastructure projects needed without investments in our region. This means streetscape, and building fascia beautification projects to improve the asthetics of key corridors, and public-private partnerships to clean our streets and improve our parks. This means opening recreational programs in the district to engage our children. This means working with law enforcement to make our streets safer. Then we can attract grocery stores, retailers and banks. Campaign webpage: www.ricardomosby.com
Atlanta School Board, District 4 Taryn Chilivis Bowman Occupation: I am a former small business owner whose career path for the past 25 years has been in the film industry working mainly as a production accountant, locations coordinator and production coordinator. I graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in business. I am member of the Screen Actors’ Guild and have a real estate broker’s license, but am not active in real estate. Prior political experience: I have never run for election before this. I was born in Athens, Ga., and moved to Atlanta at the age of six when my father, Nick Chilivis, was appointed Revenue Commissioner. I grew up in Atlanta and understand its unique wonderfulness and its unique needs. The Nov. 5 Atlanta Board of Education election is one of the most important elections, as it will impact the children of Atlanta for years to come. The new board will hire a new superintendent, determine the educational model for the district, and address the financial mismanagement that APS
has demonstrated over the years. Why are you seeking this position? I am running for office because I can make a difference. I have a passion for education and a heart for children and teachers. I got involved in the APS system about five years ago, and I, like a lot of parents, have lost confidence in APS. Instead of complaining about what doesn’t work, I’ve decided to take action. I think that it’s time we start getting things done right at APS. I want our schools to be top notch. Our children deserve excellence. Why should voters choose you? I am the best choice for District 4 because of what I bring to the table as a board member. While leading a successful film career, I always found time to advocate for children. I was honored to be recognized by the Shepherd Spinal Center for my commitment to helping children with spina bifida. In addition, I served as the youth director of a church in California with primary oversight of all youth programs. I also served as a first grade teacher, which is one reason I have a deep appreciation for educators. For the past four years, I have invested countless hours in my own children’s APS school, chairing the PTA literary magazine and volunteering where needed. I also founded and currently lead an APS teacher-sponsored spirit club for students. In addition to my passion for serving continued on page 7
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children, I have a strong financial background. My vast experience in working with multi-million dollar movie productions to ensure that they come in on time and on budget is something that APS desperately needs. I have 30 hours weekly that I can work above and beyond the call of duty as a board member to serve my community and its children. I am solely focused on APS, and will devote myself to approving policies to keep the students first. With integrity, dedication, accountability, transparency, determination, innovation and collaboration, I pledge to help drive the implementation of the changes needed to make APS excellent. Campaign webpage: www.voteforbowman.com Nancy Meister Occupation: Real estate broker Prior political experience: First term incumbent of BOE District 4 Why are you seeking this position? I am running for reelection because I am proud of my voting record and accomplishments while serving as the District 4 Board representative over the past four years, and want to continue with this mission. There is however, much more work to be done. I am the right person to represent the diverse interests of the community, and I’ve been privileged and honored to serve my constituents. I have the relevant experience, team ethic and strong principles to work collaboratively with the board and superintendent to move our school system forward. Why should voters choose you? I ask for your vote so that I can continue to represent and advocate for you and the children of APS. I voted against increased class sizes and increasing the number of furlough days. I voted against depleting our reserve budget further. I have advocated for more resources to be at the disposal of our pincipals who know what our students need most. I have fought to uncover corruption. I have advocated for a more transparent and honest budgetary review. I have promptly responded to all community concerns and suggestions. Secondly, I ask for your vote to allow me the opportunity to continue the important work I have started to make APS a world-class school system. We must hire a superintendent who will push this system forward. I want to continue to advocate and implement policy that will empower our principals, improve graduation rates, and promote a more robust early childhood education program. Finally, I want to continue to fight for our teachers by reducing class sizes, eliminating furlough days, and giving them the pay raise they undeniably deserve. BH
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Atlanta School Board, District 8 At-Large Reuben R. McDaniel, III Occupation: Investment banker Prior political experience: Incumbent Atlanta Board of Education AtLarge Seat 8 Member (Since 2010) and Atlanta Board of Education Chair (Since 2012). Why are you seeking this position? In January 2010, I joined the Atlanta Board of Education with two goals in mind: to help move the school system beyond the well documented, controversial scandals, and to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education. I am committed to continuing to work for all Atlanta students to deliver the high quality education that they deserve. Why should voters choose you? While we have made progress, there is more work to do. Our students deserve a world-class education, and we have begun to take the necessary steps to meet our obligation to Atlanta’s youth. A significant part of continuing to move in the right direction is hiring Atlanta’s next superintendent, a superintendent with a proven track record who has the ability to understand the diverse needs of our students, while maintaining stability in the organization. As you know, our students have endured enough instability over the years, and it is our responsibility to maintain a stable environment that fosters student growth and real achievement. Our students deserve a school district that continues to move in the right direction; we can’t turn back now, and I will devote my time, talent and resources to ensure that we deliver for our students. Never has there been a time when our actions will weigh so heavily on the future of Atlanta’s children. Fortunately, we now have a clear understanding of what we want to accomplish, and a clear plan to get us to that destination. We are on the right track, but we have a lot of work ahead of us. We can’t turn back now. Campaign webpage: www.reubenmcdanielaps8.com Cynthia Briscoe Brown Occupation: Attorney Prior political experience: None Why are you seeking this position? Every child,
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To the editor: In its finest moments, the life of a professional educator offers deeply gratifying opportunities to share knowledge, witness growth, and resolve conflict between individuals espousing different viewpoints. In over 30 years in education, I have learned that children and teenagers respond well to sincere and positive overtures. They instinctively know honest dialogue leads to knowledge, growth and conflict resolution. Adults, not so much. When asked by Superintendent Erroll Davis to return to Atlanta Public Schools for a temporary assignment following my retirement last summer, of course I agreed to support the high school and middle school community I called home for 15 years. This was to be a three-month transitional period while APS found a permanent North Atlanta High School principal. Instead, it became a political playground and personal nightmare. Shortly after I began my brief tenure, Atlanta School Board Chairman Reuben McDaniel presented allegations of “institutional racism” at North Atlanta High and announced an investigation. I provided documents addressing the concerns about a teacher candidate and a graduation coach candidate who were accused of racially discriminatory conduct. For two months, I pushed for answers about these vague, anonymous and unsubstantiated charges. I attempted to initiate honest dialogue and to resolve this conflict. Neither candidate was hired. In response, I told APS “this smells like reverse racism.” Within weeks, the entire administrative team was removed in a sweeping Friday afternoon takeover. It is important to know that I spent my entire professional career in inner-city public schools. Both in the classroom and as an administrator, my greatest passion was to teach and lead in ways that would benefit at-risk students, especially those from challenging family or economic circumstances. The prospect of a school where students of a certain race or ethnicity receive preferential treatment, or where opportunities for minority students are limited in any way, is anathema to me. Such an environment is also at odds with my 30-year record of service to Atlanta’s students. Prior to these traumatic events at North Atlanta High, I had concerns about the lack of cooperation from APS’ top
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leadership as officials attempted to unravel the now-infamous “cheating scandal.” My concerns also included actions of the APS board, the Blue Ribbon Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and AdvancED. I was offered GBI immunity, not because of inappropriate or illegal actions on my part, but rather because I feared retaliation from APS and others involved in the cover up. The wide-ranging, one-sided, internal investigation of my former high school faculty and staff spanned months. Students were summoned out of core curriculum class periods and asked targeted questions about specific personnel. An atmosphere of intimidation and confusion was reported by many of the students involved in this rambling process. To the best of my knowledge, at no point were any of the “accused” ever given the opportunity to hear charges, face their accusers, or present information in their defense. A fundamental premise of any fair administrative or judicial process is the right to respond to allegations of wrongdoing. To this day, I have never been contacted or interviewed about the alleged activities that are purported to have taken place at North Atlanta during my time there. After a year-long process, costing untold taxpayer dollars, and featuring a contrived and carefully timed pre-election release to the public, it seems quite likely this piece of investigative work will be slanted by APS to reveal exactly what Superintendent Davis, Chair McDaniel, Associate Superintendent Smith, and Deputy Superintendent Waldon need to justify their attack on an entire community, and especially the students, they were hired or elected to support. In light of this and recent events…is this the way you want to run a business…especially as one as important as one that teaches our kids? I wish continued success for Principal Taylor, and was glad to hear that he plans to fulfill his contract as principal of North Atlanta High School. Mark MyGrant
on the record Read these articles from our other editions online at ReporterNewspapers.net. “As a parent, I am completely for a local school district. I think DeKalb is far oversized to meet students’ individual needs.” – Dunwoody resident Erika Harris on the need for an independent Dunwoody school system. “If we ask for $1.5 million and we’re putting up $700,000, and the slip lane is very attractive for the Ga. 400 needs, we believe it’s a very competitive opportunity.” – Perimeter CIDS President and Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Williams on the PCIDs grant application for design of a “slip lane” for Sandy Springs biggest employers. “It’s pretty much destined to be decided in Supreme Court.” – Chamblee City Manager and Police Chief Marc Johnson on the issue of annexing the Century Center property.
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lack of sidewalks. “The difference between the next four years, if I am honored to be mayor, and the past eight, will probably be more in tone and style rather than substance.” – Rusty Paul, candidate for mayor of Sandy Springs. “Sandy Springs will differ greatly under my leadership in ways that will be essential in building our community.” – Bob Brown, candidate for mayor of Sandy Springs. “We have to have a pedestrian-friendly Peachtree Street.” – Robert Reed, communities design director with Southface, an environmental nonprofit organizing a planning and brainstorming event for the area around the Brookhaven MARTA station. “This has been a monumental task and a Herculean effort.” – Dunwoody City Councilman Terry Nall describing the city’s adoption of new zoning and land development codes. BH
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Pop-in clinics pop up locally as health care options grow Dan Whisenhunt Physician Assistant David Seabolt, a staff member with the Perimeter Clinic Buckhead, takes a look at paperwork. Office Manager Sasha Kron says she has seen 12 clinics open nearby in the past three years. She anticipates seeing more patients and clinics due to the new Affordable Health Care Act.
By Dan Whisenhunt Over the last three years, there’s been an explosion of medical offices opening in the Perimeter area, specifically in Sandy Springs. The city has issued 70 business licenses to all kinds of clinics since 2011, records provided by the city show. There are several new physicians’ offices, walk-in clinics and urgent care centers. Three of the Sandy Springs centers are considered “urgent care,” offering hours outside the nor-
mal work week, and treating conditions that might otherwise be treated in an emergency room, according to city records. The city has permitted 12 new physicians’ offices, including one primary care doctor. Growth in doctor’s offices appears in other parts of the Perimeter area, too. Perimeter Clinic Buckhead Office Manager Sasha Kron said she’s seen 12 clinics open up nearby within the last three years. Kron’s office has been open for eight years, and Kron remembers when her clinic saw up to 60 pa-
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Dentist Jeffrey Priluck who has operated Dentistry With a Difference for 38 years in Dunwoody, says his pratice has evolved over the past three decades.
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tients a day. She said she anticipates seeing more patients and clinics because of the new federal Affordable Care Act, which went into effect this month. One key provision of the new law, also known as “Obamacare,” is that it requires millions of Americans to enroll for health insurance, if they don’t already have it. President Barack Obama signed the health care law in 2010. “Oh, absolutely it will bring more in,” Kron CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
Business openings
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Q & A: Affordable Care Act hasn’t affected dentistry surance? It’s 66.5 percent.
Jeffrey Priluck has operated Dentistry With a Difference at its Dunwoody location for the last 38 years. In addition to running a successful practice, Priluck also has been involved in the Dunwoody community. One of his proudest moments was helping to restore the Spruill Farmhouse in Dunwoody. Reporter Newspapers asked Priluck how dentistry has changed and what effect the implementation of the Affordable Care Act will have on his business.
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Why did you choose to locate in the Perimeter? I thought it had good demographics. It was the type of clientele I was looking for, people who were appreciative of upper level dental care.
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How many people do you employ here? 12
What’s the most common condition you see in your office? Our biggest demand is we see a lot of patients – I’d say in the 30- to 60-year-old Baby Boomer range – that have a tremendous desire for
Is that lower or higher than when you started practicing? When I first started my practice, no one had dental insurance. … What has changed is the proliferation of HMOs and PPOs. These are managed care companies. We are still a fee-forservice practice. We feel as though so many HMOs and PPOs don’t allow us to do the dentistry we’re allowed to do.
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looking younger, especially in this economy, where people are looking to put their best foot forward.
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How has your business changed over the last 38 years? It’s changed a lot. The new technology has made our jobs a lot easier. A lot of the oldtime dentists only did stand up dentistry, so they suffered back and neck problems.
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Will the Affordable Care Act change the way you do business? Absolutely not. Dentistry is really not affected. There is no impact of “Obamacare,” the Affordable Care Act. The main focus has been to educate and provide dental care whenever possible, to improve the type of care children are getting. The Dental Association feels that children should be covered at 100 percent with good preventative dental care, but that’s not being addressed. The problem is with Medicaid now. A lot of dentists don’t want to accept Medicaid. Their fee schedule is poor. Their time frame of payment is poor. It’s just not a very well-run system.
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Georgia port extremely important to Perimeter By Melissa Weinman Sandy Springs may seem a long way from Savannah, but the coastal city’s port plays a big role in business in the Perimeter, transportation experts told members of the Perimeter Business Association recently. “We are a gateway to the entire Southeast, but Atlanta is a major component of our growth. It’s very important that we rely on each other,” Griff Lynch, chief operating officer of the Georgia Ports Authority, said during a panel discussion hosted by the PBA at Villa Christina on Sept. 20. Chuck Altimari, vice president of UPS, which is headquartered in Sandy Springs, and a board member of the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, told the business group that it was important to look at transportation from a statewide perspective. Both the port and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have a major affect on Perimeter businesses, he said. He said the proximity of Atlanta’s airport was a big factor in UPS’ decision to locate its corporate headquarters in the Perimeter. That access to direct flights is a big boost for the area’s economic development efforts, he said. The discussion featured Lynch, Altimari and Louis Miller, general aviation manager for the Atlanta airport. Lynch said the Georgia Ports Authority directly employs about 1,000 people. But according to a study from the University of Georgia, the movement of the cargo that comes through the ports creates about 350,000 jobs statewide, he said. Altimari, who moderated the discussion, said the next big transportation priority for the PBA and the PCIDs is improving the Ga. 400/I-285 interchange. He asked the other panelists how traffic around the Perime-
ter affects them. Miller said better traffic flow throughout the metro region is important for the airport to run smoothly. “We want them to be able to get to the airport as quickly as possible,” Miller said. “If they’re slowed down coming into or coming out, it impacts traffic around the airport.” Lynch said businesses want to know that their cargo can move quickly to its destination once it is unloaded in Savannah. “If cargo can’t move fluidly, they’re not going to come,” Lynch said. Efforts are underway to deepen the port of Savannah. According to the Georgia Ports Authority, deepening the Savannah River to 47 feet would enable the port to more efficiently serve the larger vessels expected in greater numbers after a planned expansion of the Panama Canal in 2015. Accommodating larger vessels would also lower shipping costs, according to the Ports Authority. “This project is critically important to the state of Georgia, Southeast region and nation, and it would support hundreds of thousands of jobs each year while generating billions in revenue,” U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) said in a statement. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed also has been a strong supporter of the harbor expansion. “I am pleased to join Gov. Nathan Deal, Sen. Johnny Isakson, Sen. Saxby Chambliss and Congressman Jack Kingston to continue advocating strongly for the deepening of the Port of Savannah right away, which along with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, helps fuel Georgia’s economic health, and allows our region and state to remain globally competitive,” Reed said in a press release.
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Chambers, local officials welcome new businesses New businesses, from cuttings formally markcaregiver services to ing the opening of new children’s dentistry, businesses in the area. O pening s are starting up in the Photos were provided Perimeter, one of the by the Sandy Springs/ largest commercial arPerimeter Chamber eas in metro Atlanta. of Commerce and the Here’s a sampling of recent ribbon Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce.
Special Trusted Source Home Care, providing caregiver services, held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 9. Company employees and Sandy Springs/ Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors attended. From left, back, Carla Sweetwood, Vicki Rogers, Dave Savage, Sandy Springs City Councilwoman Dianne Fries, owners Bill and Esther Sutherland, Anne Marie Newman, Patty Conway, Jim Walsh, Neil Wiesenfeld and Christine Heller. Front row, Beth Berger, left, and Clare Stefan. The company is located at 8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 332, in Sandy Springs.
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Special Dr. Measha Dancy, center, holding the scissors, is surrounded by associates, clients and friends, as she marks the opening of Comprehensive Internal Medicine, located at 960 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 543, in Atlanta. The practice opened a new location next to Northside Hospital after 10 years serving the Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities.
PERIMETER BUSINESS Special The Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce and Dunwoody City Council members held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 7 to note the grand opening of Dentistry for Children and Family Orthodontics, located at 1420 Dunwoody Village Parkway. From left, employees Natalie Copeland, Natalie New, Allison Howard, chamber board member Dr. Jeffrey Priluck, employee Dr. Ezat Mulki, chamber member Tyra Guthrie, City Council members Terry Nall and Lynn Deutch, chamber member Jan Slimming, Chamber Executive Director Beth Summers, employee Rachel Brennan, chamber member Alan Slimming, and employees Bevin Rogers, Edie Warren, Vanessa Bercian and Sia Grable.
Special The Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Sept. 30 at First Watch Restaurant, which specializes in breakfast, brunch and lunch. Joining in the festivities, from left, Steve Ratner, general manager, Kelly Clark, district manager, Doug Thompson and Lynn Deutsch, Dunwoody City Council members, Kenneth Pendery Jr., president and CEO, Terry Nall, City Council, Don Boyken, chamber board chairman, Beth Summers, chamber executive director and Katie Bishop, CVBD, executive director. The restaurant is located at 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway.
Special eLab Solutions recently celebrated its relocation and expansion to 5009 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, and the keynote speaker was Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, pictured at center. Joining him were, to his left, Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos, as well as Marty Smith, president of eLab Solutions, Regional Small Business Administrator Cassius Butts, State Sen. Hunter Hill, State Rep. Joe Wilkinson, Sandy Springs City Councilman Gabriel Sterling, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce leaders, and other special guests.
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Georgia Commerce and Brookhaven banks merge Georgia Commerce Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Georgia Commerce Bank, and Brookhaven Bank on Oct. 1 jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement that will create a nearly $1 billion in assets banking franchise. The merger will expand Georgia Commerce Bank’s footprint to nine branches across metro Atlanta. Brookhaven Bank has two branchSpecial es located in North DeKalb County, Mark Tipton, chairman and CEO, one located at 2987 Clairmont Road left, and Rodney Hall, president and a second located at 2221 Johnson Ferry Road. The acquisition has been approved by the boards of directors of the companies, and is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2013. It is subject to customary conditions, including Brookhaven shareholder and regulatory approval. “We are very excited about having Brookhaven Bank as part of our family and expanding our banking franchise into the vibrant Brookhaven community,” Mark Tipton, CEO of Georgia Commerce Bank, said in a press release. “We are impressed with the employees, officers, management and board of this quality community bank, who share our same values, philosophies and commitment to outstanding customer service.” Bill Kane, chief executive officer of Brookhaven Bank, said the acquisition will benefit customers, employees and the community. “With its larger size and successful track record, Georgia Commerce Bank offers our customers new and expanded services, and creates more opportunity for our employees,” Kane said.
Columbia Property Trust on NYSE A real estate investment trust headquartered in Sandy Springs now is being traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Columbia Property Trust, which holds a portfolio of 82 buildings in 19 states, has more than $5 billion invested in prime office real estate and about 134,000 shareholders, the company said. It Columbia Property Trust, headquarted will be traded on the in Sandy Springs, is now being traded stock exchange under on the New York Stock Exchange. the symbol CXP.
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Olens to speak to Dunwoody Chamber Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens is scheduled to be the featured speaker Nov. 7 at the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 annual meeting and gala. “It is a great pleasure for the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce to host Sam Olens, attorney general for the state of Georgia,” Chamber Executive Director Beth Summers said in a press release. “He will provide Dunwoody businesses with insight on regulations that could impact our community as a whole.” The chamber’s annual gala is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 7 at LeeBrant Jewelers, 127 Perimeter Center West. The chamber’s annual meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $55 or $95 for couples. For tickets and other information, contact the chamber at 678- 244-9700 or dunwoodycommerce.org.
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Perimeter sees increase in ʻpop-inʼ clinics tients become covered under plans in the exchanges and seek medical said. “Will it be quality medicine? I resources for routine health issues,” don’t know.” Louis said. “In the long term we see Dr. Okiki Louis, regional medical greater opportunities to expand the director for Concentra’s Southeast continuum of care through Region, said the company the use of (electronic health was interested in opening record) systems, greater a walk-in clinic closer to Co v er connection to health care Sandy Springs’ aging Baby S t o ry systems, and a greater foBoomer population. Concus on wellness and longcentra opened three differterm health.” ent clinics along Roswell Louis said that Concentra is getRoad within the last three years: an ting ready by putting its records sysurgent care, primary care and theratem in place and implementing care py clinic. coordinators who will help patients “The Sandy Springs location is in a find providers and specialists. high-traffic retail space,” Louis said. “We have also expanded our fo“It lies on a busy street in the Sandy cus to include priSprings/Perimemary care centers ter area, so there is in order to create high visibility. This additional access particular center “We anticipate an increased points for newlyis part of our new use in urgent care facilities covered patients Integrated Wellas more patients become and longer-term ness Center model covered under plans in medical homes,” where both primathe exchanges and seek Louis said. ry care and urgent medical resources for Kron said that care offices make routine health issues.” she thinks there up the facility. In – Dr. Okiki Louis, will also be a rise addition, the wellregional medical in clinics that acness center is adjadirector for Concentra’s cept no insurcent to a Humana Southeast Region ance at all beguidance center, so cause physicians it allows us to also will want to avoid the hassle of proserve the Humana members’ medical cessing new insurances. She said her needs and create a meeting space for main selling point will be the qualithe senior community.” ty of care patients receive at PerimLouis said Concentra sees the eter Clinic. ACA as an opportunity as more “I think, in a way, the healthcare patients walk through the clinic’s law is going to benefit me,” Kron said. doors. “You can offer more quality. Patients “We anticipate an increased use are going to come and see you.” in urgent care facilities as more paCONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
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Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10:15 a.m. – Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy special stories about Halloween and pumpkins. Children can wear costumes! Program for toddlers age 1 at 10:15 a.m.; age 2, 11 a.m.; preschoolers ages 3-5, 11:45 a.m. Part of the regular story time series. Free and open to everyone. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or call 404-8143500 for additional information.
History Center presents its annual Day of the Dead festival, an exploration of an ancient Mexican ritual in which families remember their deceased loved ones while celebrating their children and the continuity of life. Enjoy storytelling, elaborately-decorated altars, and authentic Mexican food and music. Free admission to the center. Food and drinks available for purchase. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, 30305. For information, call 404-814-4000 or visit: www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
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vided audiences with its share of terror and screams. The great-granddaddy of those broadcasts was a weekly program known as “The Witch’s Tale.” This Halloween season, relive the “golden age” of radio at Dunwoody United Methodist Church through a reading of the radio classic, “From Dawn To Sunset” and other scary writings. Donations benefit Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta. Additional reading on Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. 1548 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Contact Robert Edwards at 770-394-0675, ext. 108 or robert.edwards@dunwoodyumc.org for details.
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Tree Climb Saturday, Oct 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Go on a tree climbing adventure at the Dunwoody Nature Center. $29 for members; $25 non-members. Enjoy all day activities for free, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., such as face painting and tattoos, a photowalk, scavenger hunts, pumpkin carving (bring your own), and crafts and games. The center’s meadow offers picnicking from 4-5 p.m., followed by a concert by the Chattahoochee Chain Gang (free for members; $5 non-members; $3 children). Register for the tree climb at: www.dunwoodynaturecenter.org. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody, 30338. Call 770-3943322 with questions.
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Irish Traditions Friday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. – Irish Traditions, a non-
profit focusing on promoting Irish music, culture and arts, holds a two-day “Irishfest Atlanta.” Learn about traditional Irish music and dance through concerts and workshops. Continues all day Saturday, Nov. 2. Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Parkway, NE, Sandy Springs 30328. Go to: www.irishmusictraditions.org to learn more and to register.
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Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. – The William Baker Festival Singers open their 29th season with a concert at St. John United Methodist Church, performing three diverse settings of the Mass: Stravinsky, Byrd and Schubert. Open to the public. Tickets, $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors 65+; children under 12 are free. Childcare available by emailing: childrensministry@stjohnatlanta.org. In the Main Sanctuary, 550 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta, 30327. Email: musicminister@stjohntatlanta.org, call 404-255-1384 or go to: http://festivalsingers.org/the-mass-oct-27/ with questions.
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lanta Foundation for Public Spaces hosts its 5th annual Chastain Park Arts Festival along Park Drive for approximately185 artists and artisans. Enjoy arts and crafts, a children’s area, and local food and beverage concessions including gourmet food trucks. Live music. Free admission, and all are welcome. Pet-friendly. RaIn or shine. Continues Sunday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, 30327. Visit: www.chastainparkartsfestival.com with questions.
Mountain Way Soiree Saturday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m. – The Friends of
Mountain Way Common hold their “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser, with proceeds going to turn a part of Buckhead into a world-class, urban park. Tickets, $100 each. Includes open bar, unlimited food, live entertainment, silent auction. Terminus 200 Building, 3280 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, 30305. To find out more or to purchase tickets, go to: http://mountainwaycommon.org.
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ters are brought to life - perhaps larger than life - with their classic musical numbers such as “Food, Glorious Food,” “Where is Love,” “Consider Yourself” and “As Long As He Needs Me.” Tickets, $15, at the doo, or online at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Additional shows: Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Call 770-394-0675 with questions.
Beans and Bowls Friday, Oct. 25, 5-9 p.m. – The Spruill’s ceramics department holds its 12th annual “Free Beans with Every Bowl” sale. Free admission, and all are welcome to browse and buy. Sale continues Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 12-5 p.m. Spruill Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For additional information, contact Ken Horvath at 770-394-3447, ext. 233 or email: khorvath@spruillarts.org.
Jazz Concerts Sunday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m. – Pianist Joe Alterman
kicks off the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s new 2013-14 Jazz at the JCC series by performing two jazz concerts. Second show at 7 p.m. Tickets, $17-$22. In the Morris and Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For information, contact the box office at 678-812-4002 or visit: www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.
“The Tempest” Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. – The Galloway
Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. – Heritage Sandy
Springs presents the 2nd annual Wedding Expo at Heritage Green. The event provides engaged couples the chance to consult one-on-one with vendors such as caterers, DJs, florists, photographers, stylists, wedding planners and more. Free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested by emailing: rentals@heritagesandysprings.org. 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-851-9111 for additional details.
School presents “The Tempest,” about a man who conjures up a tempest after being betrayed and banished. He shipwrecks his brother, and then must decide if he should use his powers for revenge or to forgive. Additional show: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m. Tickets, $10; purchase online: www.gallowayschool. org or at the box office on day of show. Chaddick Center for the Arts, The Galloway School, 215 W. Wieuca Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30342. Contact Sherri Breunig at 404-252-8389, ext. 145 or via email: s.breunig@gallowayschool.org to find out more.
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BY COLLIN KELLEY The 22nd annual Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center-Atlanta (MJCCA) will be held over two weeks, Nov. 2-17, and feature more than 40 authors, including: Scott Turow, Jeffrey Toobin, Chris Matthews, Elin Hilderbrand, Clark Howard, Alan Dershowitz, Brad Meltzer and Pat Conroy. More than 10,000 visitors are expected for this year’s festival, which will offer speaker programs, author meet-and-greets, book signings, panel discussions and a family reading festival. Most events will be held at the center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338.
Some of this year’s highlights: • Prologue to the Book Festival: Brad Meltzer will talk about his book, “History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time,” on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for the community. • Opening Night: Scott Turow reads from and signs his latest novel, “Identical,” which focuses on a complex web of murder, sex and betrayal between a family and their neighbors. Nov. 2, 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community. • Clark Howard: The consumer will discuss and sign his latest book, “Living Large for the Long Haul: Consumer-Tested Ways to Overhaul Your Finances, Increase Your Savings, and Get Your Life Back on Track,” on Nov. 6, 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for the community. • Jeffrey Toobin: CNN legal analyst discusses his latest nonfiction book, “The Oath: The Obama White House and The Supreme Court,” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community. • Family Reading Festival: This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on Nov. 10. Tickets are $7 for children members, $10 for children from the community. There will be authors interacting with the kids, a visit from the Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders, a sing-a-long, dance and gymnastic exhibitions, and more. • Sheri Fink: The author reconstructs “Five Days at Memorial” at the New Orleans hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The reading is Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for the community. • Alan Dershowitz: The lawyer and legal analyst reads from his memoir, “Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law,” on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community. • Closing Night: Bestselling author Pat Conroy discusses his new memoir, “The Death of Santini,” with Atlanta magazine’s Theresa Weaver on Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community. To see the full lineup of authors and purchase tickets, visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.
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At first glance, Ed Zito looks more could take a life, it gave me a different like a member of a corporate boardroom perspective,” Zito said. “I couldn’t take than a volunteer activist. things for granted anymore.” The Buckhead resident wears a People who have worked with Zito pressed suit and keeps his salt-and-pepsay he has been able to put his business per hair neatly styled. He’s from New experience to good use. Jersey and speaks in a polite, no-nonGreg Grisham, logistics coordinator sense tone. for American Kidney Services, said Zito Zito’s an entrepreneur, but these days has been an effective spokesman in the he spends much of his time volunteercommunity for the nonprofit. ing on behalf of the “We’re a memnonprofit American ber of four different Do you know an organization or Kidney Services. He chambers of comindividual making a difference treats it as though it merce,” Grisham in our community? Email were a multimillionsaid. “It’s impossible editor@reporternewspapers.net dollar account, makto attend everything, ing appearances at loand with me trying to cal chamber meetings do that, I was getting and in local media. spread too thin.” He can rattle off the statistics and asZito stepped in and quickly learned surances. American Kidney Services colall he needed to know about the nonlects 120,000 pounds of donated clothes profit, Grisham said. per week. In 2012, Consumers Digest “He’s a people person, a nice asnamed its parent organization, Ameriset to have,” Grisham said. “He’s very can Kidney Fund, as one of the counknowledgeable about what we do. He’s try’s top charities. had some great ideas as far as launching Zito said he was referred to AKS in commercials. He brought a lot of differ2010 because of his ability to network ent knowledge to the table.” and his business contacts. He’s been Tom Mahaffey, president and execpresident of three different firms and utive director of the Sandy Springs/Pecurrently works as a sales consultant. rimeter Chamber of Commerce, said “When I checked it out, I was very he enjoys working with Zito in his role impressed,” he said. as an ambassador for American Kidney Locals will recognize the teal-colored Services. “He seems to be very dedicated collection bins scattered throughout and very loyal to his project,” Mahaffey the metro area. American Kidney Sersaid. vices will pick up donated items from Zito said he continues to think of the bins and local homes. The nonprofways to innovate on behalf of the cause. it then sells the items to Value Village He said one problem facing American thrift stores, taking the proceeds and Kidney Services is its dwindling list of sending them to the American Kidney phone numbers. Many households no Fund. American Kidney Fund uses the longer have a landline telephone, and money to help defray the expenses of it’s become more challenging to contact people who have kidney disease. people about donating items. Zito said he became interested in the He said his primary mission these charity in part because of a family illdays is education, helping people learn ness. His wife was diagnosed with canmore about how the nonprofit helps cer. Watching her go through the pain others. of treatments reminded him of the toll “If people have a little more knowlan illness can take on a family. edge, more people will get involved,” “Being familiar with a disease that Zito said.
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“My mom has been awesome!” Will said. “My mom has really always been there for me and I really appreciate that.” Will also has the support from many of his friends, including St. Pius X senior Matthew Coody, who runs his own landscaping business. The two bonded over their hobbies, and have helped one another with their businesses. “I think it’s really ironic that we are the best of friends, and we’re both two avid entrepreneurs,” Will said. Coody calls Will “hardworking and motivated,” and says he’s willing to help others develop their photography skills. “He is kind of like a mentor to a lot of people,” Coody said. At St. Pius X, Will was a member of the freshman football team, the swim team, the dive team and water polo team. He also serves as a “lion leader,” a role in a mentoring program for incoming freshman at the school, and has been certified as diving judge and swim meet starter.
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Police Blotter From police reports dated Sept. 22 through Oct. 5. The following information was provided to the Buckhead Reporter by the Zone 2 precinct of the Atlanta Police Department from its records and is presumed to be accurate.
R aP e 500 block of Wimbledon Road, NE – A rape was reported on Sept. 22. A woman at Northeast Georgia Medical Center said she was raped by her ex-boyfriend. Their relationship ended a month ago, but they made arrangements for her to spend the night at his house if she was too drunk to drive after her shift at a local nightclub. During her shift, she consumed alcohol, and later went with the suspect to his house, where a sexual encounter took place
aS S auLt 400 block of Broadland Road, NW – An aggravated assault was reported on Sept. 23. Cobb County police called the victim and asked him to pick up the intoxicated suspect and take him home. When they arrived at the suspect’s house, the suspect refused to pay the $20 cab fare. The suspect entered his residence, retrieved an unknown object, pointed it at the victim and threatened to kill him. The suspect exited his house and attempted to pay the cab fare with a bag full of change. 1800 block of Cheshire Bridge Road, NW – An aggravated assault at a night club was reported on Oct. 2. A woman was being harassed by three men when security officers came to break it up. One man pulled a gun and fired; one security guard fired back and another security guard was struck by a bullet in the leg and neck. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital. The three men fled the scene in a white vehicle heading southbound on Cheshire Bridge Road. 1800 block of Piedmont Avenue, NE – An aggravated assault
at a restaurant was reported on Oct. 5. An officer working an extra job at the location heard horns blowing and found a man asleep at the wheel, several feet from the order screen at the restaurant’s drive-through window. The officer woke the man up, told him to move. The officer believed the man was under the influence of something and asked him to pull to the side. The officer smelled the odor of marijuana and obtained the man’s license. A computer check produced an advisory that the man was wanted in Gwinnett County, and asked if the suspect could be detained. The officer grabbed the suspect’s seat belt through the rear passenger window and the man drove off, with the officer attached.
R o BBeRY 1800 block of Howell Mill Road, NW – A commercial robbery was reported on Sept. 24. When a man was stopped during an attempt to shoplift, he used a small pocket knife to try and stab the victim during his escape. 700 block of Sidney Marcus Boulevard, NE – A pedestrian robbery was reported on
Sept. 25. A man was robbed at gunpoint by two men while he was retrieving property from his old apartment. The suspects took his
wallet with $1,800 and ran away. 3000 block of Peachtree Road, NW – A pedestrian robbery was reported on Sept. 27. A man said he was robbed while he was in the parking lot. His watch, black Louis Vuitton wallet and iPhone were stolen. The man said that inside his wallet were credit cards, which he already had canceled. 3200 block of Lenox Road, NE – A pedestrian robbery was reported on Sept. 26. Four unidentified suspects approached two juvenile victims with a handgun, taking an iPod and Nintendo hand game. The suspects then fled to the MARTA station on foot. MARTA advised that the suspects committed another crime at the Lenox station. 3000 block of Piedmont Road, NE – A robbery at a restaurant was reported on Sept. 30. Two men entered the location, pulled out a black handgun on the victims, and stole cellphones and jewelry. There were no injuries and there were no arrests.
B u R g L a RY 2600 block of Piedmont Road, NE – A commercial burglary was reported on Sept. 23. Two female cousins kicked and threw rocks to break the business’s front glass door. Video showed one woman entered with two bags, loaded them up with hair extensions, then ran toward the rear of the store. She never exited through the front door, which was the only exit. Officers heard a noise as if someone was crawling, and used a ladder to locate one woman in the ceiling, on top of the a/c unit. After helping to break the glass door, the other woman had walked back to nearby apartments, where she was later located. 2100 block of Faulkner Road, NE – A commercial burglary
was reported on Sept. 23. The suspect entered the location and stole dj equipment and bottles of liquor.
3900 block of The Highlands, NW – A residential burglary was reported on Sept. 29. A man left home for a bicycle ride, and after returning he noticed his rear door was kicked in. Nothing was taken, but the drawers were open. 100 block of Laurel Forest Circle, NW – A residential burglary was reported on Oct. 2. A woman came to the home and said she was with the water company and needed to check the water meter outside and inside. While the suspect and the victim were in the home, another man working with the woman entered the home, went downstairs, and stole items from the bedrooms. 1000 block of Huff Road, NW – A residential burglary was reported on Oct. 10. A woman said that she left her apartment for five minutes, and when she came back, she noticed that $300 she had inside her drawer was missing. No forced entry. No surveillance system.
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PUBLIC SAFETY 1900 block of Howell Mill Road, NW – A larceny was reported on Sept. 27. Unidentified suspect(s) damaged two soap dispensers, taking a small amount of currency. 500 block of Pharr Road, NW – A larceny was reported on Sept. 28. A man said his cellphone was stolen from the lobby level at the hotel. The incident was caught on surveillance video. The man said when he called his phone, the suspect answered and said that phone could be returned for a reward. The victim said he never heard again from the suspect.
ceny from an auto was reported on Sept. 24. A man said someone broke into his car. He called 911, and an officer came and dusted the vehicle, and left the scene. The man said that when the officer was leaving he tried to flag him down. He said he wasn’t sure why the officer left without receiving any information from him about the case. So he called 911 back and another officer responded to the scene and did the report. There was a laptop taken along with other items. 1800 block of Peachtree Street, NW – A larceny from an auto was reported on Sept. 25. An unidentified suspect, posing as a valet employee, parked the victims’ vehicle and stole their iPhone5 that was in the driver’s door pocket.
3300 block of Peachtree Road, NE – A larceny was reported on Sept. 28. A man passed a woman’s table and pretended to trip suddenly. He placed a hand on the table to pretend to “brace himself,” but instead grabbed the woman’s iPhone5. She attempted to chase him, but lost him.
on Sept. 28. A woman said someone entered her storage unit between Aug. 14 and Sept. 28. She said one laptop computer, four 24” rims and four tires were taken. No surveillance system at the location. 1st block of Irby Avenue, NW – A larceny at a pool hall was reported on Sept. 30. A man was bumped by a younger man while he sat on a bar stool and had a conversation with him. When the victim got into a cab, he noticed his money clip containing his credit card, ID and cash was missing. He was told $4 was charged on his credit card. 3300 block of Peachtree Road, NE – A larceny was reported on Oct. 1. A customer’s bag was left at the restaurant, and was placed in the back office. An employee was caught on camera and confessed to taking cash out of the bag. The suspect told another employee what happened, and that employee tried to cover for the suspect by taking the entire bag from the location. 3200 block of Roswell Road, NE – A larceny from a restaurant was reported on Oct. 4. A man was in the bar and had a $2,210 bill. The waitress did not have an ID or credit card information. The man left the premises before he was given the bill.
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1900 block of Ford Street, NW – A larceny from an auto was reported on Sept. 28. A man said entry was made inside his vehicle and items were stolen: one Timex watch valued at $50 and one tan Florida hat valued at $50. He said the doors were unlocked. Fingerprints were lifted from the vehicle. No surveillance system onsite. 1800 block of Piedmont Road, NE – A larceny from an auto was reported on Sept. 28. Someone punched the driver’s side door lock and stole the victim’s gym bag with clothes, an MP3 player and a box of adult DVDs.
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3300 block of Peachtree Road, NE – A larceny from an auto was reported on Sept. 30. A man said someone broke into his car and took a 12-pack of beer. 1900 block of Piedmont Circle, NW – A larceny from an auto was reported on Sept. 30. A man said he left his car with the valet. When he returned to the car he noticed his gun was missing. He went home to see if his girlfriend had it. She didn’t, so he called 911. No serial number provided.
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BBA honors local officers By MeLissa WeinMan
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The Buckhead Business Association honored three law enforcement officers on Oct. 3 for their outstanding service with the association’s Public Safety Awards. Officer William Whitaker of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department was nominated for his role in nabbing a woman who was smuggling drugs and cellphones into the Fulton County jail. Mark Shaver, the BBA vice president of public safety, said Whitaker was monitoring a high security floor of the county jail when he noticed a dental assistant there to treat inmates going into a broom closet. When she was spotted going into the closet a second time, officers discovered a 3.2 ounce bag of marijuana along with other contraband. She now faces at least
five years in prison. “Observing her behavior and notifying people led to her arrest,” Shaver said. Firefighter Andre Rogers of the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department was recognized for his long-time commitment to the department. Shaver said Rogers is involved with many community programs as well as work within the department. “His dedication doesn’t stop with community work,” Shaver said. “He’s always taking new firefighters under his wing…He’s always ready to volunteer for extra events.” Atlanta Police Officer Terrence Epps, who serves in Zone 2, which covers Buckhead, received an award for his work apprehending a burglar.
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BBa President Brian daughdrill, left, presents an award to Atlanta Police Officer Terrence Epps, center, along with BBA Vice President of Public Safety mark Shaver, right.
Following a string of burglaries in apartment buildings, police narrowed in on a suspect. Epps questioned a man who fit the description of the suspect, and when he attempted to handcuff the man, he began to struggle. “During the course of the struggle, he
pulled out a hand gun aimed at Officer Epps,” Shaver said. Epps was able to push him off and fired several shots, injuring the suspect, who was wanted for several crimes. “We want to commend him for his bravery and good things he did to help us out,” Shaver said.
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