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Group endorses redevelopment of Park 225 apartments BY ANN MARIE QUILL

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Left to right, Erick Remirez, Jared Mills, and his brother Jonah, prep themselves before the start of the inaugural “Footprints for the Future 5K,” race at Lake Forest Elementary School on Nov. 8. Hosted by the Sandy Springs Education Force, race proceeds go to Sandy Springs public schools.

While a proposal to redevelop the Park 225 apartments on Roswell Road at Franklin Road has drawn opposition from an adjacent neighborhood, it has the backing of the larger High Point Civic Association. “In the nine years that Sandy Springs has been a city, the Park 225 proposal is only the second request to redevelop old apartments that sit on Roswell Road,” said Bill Gannon, who serves on the HPCA zoning board. “If the city and the developers cannot come together so that this project is approved, it will likely be a long, long time before we will ever see a third request.” But some residents of the smaller Westfield Park neighborhood publicly have opposed the development in the past. An application to rezone the property to allow construction of 325 apartments and SEE GROUP, PAGE 5

Historically signiﬁcant Glenridge Hall ‘in peril’ BY ANN MARIE QUILL

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Glenridge Hall and the 76 acres it sits on is for sale. That concerns some groups who are interested in preserving its history and who fear the property near Abernathy Road and Ga. 400 could be razed by developers. “Glenridge Hall represents a very important time in Sandy Springs history,” said Kimberly Brigance, director of historic resources and programs at Heritage Sandy Springs. It represents Atlanta wealth. Brigance said that after the Civil War, it took about 20 years for the thenrural Sandy Springs to come back to pre-war agricultural prices. Wealthy Atlantans began to use Sandy Springs as a get-away location, as it was still fairly dif-

ficult to reach from the city of Atlanta. “Families were building grand mansions meant to be showcases, summer homes, weekend retreats,” she said. “Glenridge Hall is the one that remains.” She explained that while her group is not involved with architectural preservation, she’s pleased that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation recently included Glenridge Hall on its 2015 list of the state’s 10 “places in peril.” The Georgia Trust suggested in a press release announcing that Glenridge Hall was on its peril list that conservation easements and tax incentives could perhaps help preserve the home and grounds, which SEE HISTORICALLY, PAGE 6

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Incumbents win re-election easily Incumbent Republicans made strong showings to hold on their seats in local contested races in the Nov. 4 election. Here are the results of contested races in Sandy Springs, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. R=Republican; D=Democrat; i=incumbent.

U.S. House of Representatives, District 6 Tom Price R (i) Robert Montigel (D)

66 % 34 %

Georgia Senate, District 40 Francis R. ‘Fran’ Millar R (i) Tamara Johnson (D)

63 % 37 %

Georgia Senate, District 56 John Albers R (i) Akhtar Sadiq (D)

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The city of Sandy Springs is seeking nominations for its 2015 Humanitarian Award honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The award recognizes an individual who embodies King’s character and service. Nominees must live or work within the city of Sandy Springs to be eligible. “We have many great people who do amazing things to help those less fortunate within our community,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul in a press release. “The Humanitarian Award provides us with the opportunity to publically recognize and thank these volunteers.” The nomination form can be found online at www.sandyspringsga.gov/MLK. Nominations are due by noon Dec. 5. A volunteer committee will review the nominations and select BR I EF S the award recipient. Hugo Mullins, CEO and owner of Family Ties Inc., received the 2014 award. The award will be presented during the city’s annual MLK Day festivities on Jan. 19.

City to host public meeting on Abernathy Greenway’s future The city of Sandy Springs will host a public information meeting to discuss future plans for the south side of the Abernathy Greenway on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 7840 Roswell Road. Recreation and Parks staffers will present information on the status and proposed schedule for the design of the park. The meeting will include a brief presentation and a chance for public comment.

Sandy Springs Government Calendar The Sandy Springs City Council usually meets the ﬁrst and the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, which is located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500 For the most up to date meeting schedule, visit http://www.sandyspringsga.org/Calendars/City-Calendar

COMMUNITY Taboo 3000 liquor license vote delayed Sandy Springs City Council voted to extend by three days the temporary alcohol license for Taboo 3000, formerly known as Taboo 2 Bar & Bistro. The applicant for the license, Kenneth Durden, could not attend the Nov. 4 council meeting, and a request was made on his behalf to consider the license at a later meeting. When Durden’s application first appeared on the council’s agenda, some residents raised questions about the legitimacy of the establishment’s new ownership and crimes committed in the area, including the shooting death of a Brookhaven man on Aug. 4.

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New Heards Ferry school on track for August 2015 opening About a year ago, officials with Fulton County Schools confirmed they had settled on a site for the new location of Heards Ferry Elementary School. Patrick Burke, deputy superintendent of operations, said the school system made an offer on property at 6151 Powers Ferry Road, just south of I-285. The building was owned by KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT. The new school was scheduled to open in 2015 and would relocate Heards Ferry from its location next to Riverwood Charter International School. Today, the school remains on sched-

ule to open in August 2015. The city of Sandy Springs has proposed plans for road improvements in the area, and a construction ceremony to give the public a chance to view the active construction site was scheduled for Nov. 13. Parrish Construction is building the three-story school, which was designed by Collins Cooper Carusi Architects. The school will house up to 850 students, and is being built with funds from a one-penny educational sales tax. --Ann Marie Quill

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162 townhomes is slated to go before the Sandy Springs City Council Nov. 18. The request was deferred for 60 days during the council’s Sept. 16 meeting. The deferral was to allow The Providence Group to continue working with neighbors to address their concerns that the project is too dense and would bring too much traffic to the area. “The Westfield Park neighbors are rightfully concerned about the increase in traffic, as we all are,” stated a letter to the mayor and City Council from Bill Leﬄer, HPCA president. “The developer has agreed to concessions in that regard. More to the point, the neighborhood and the developer respectively have agreed to many requests of the other party, and we believe that this is as close as the two sides are going to get.” Westfield Park is part of the High Point Civic Association. The planning commission recommended deferral at its Oct. 16 meeting, stating that the developers needed to continue to work with the community on height and density limits on the project. However, the High Point Civic Association says it’s time to make a decision. “If Park 225 does not get redeveloped with this current offer, we are concerned it will not get redeveloped for many years, perhaps a decade or more,” Leffler said in the letter. “Park 225 might remain as is, a 40-year-old property that isn’t getting any younger.”

The HPCA also stated that the redevelopment would bring more homeowners to the community as opposed to renters, and that with a price range of $400,000, incomes in the area will rise. “Additionally, the property tax revenue of new class A apartments and the townhomes will be four or five times what it is now,” the letter stated. The HPCA also says the development should be capped at 162 townhomes and 325 apartments, should have only two curb cuts on Franklin Road, and building heights should be limited to four stories on Roswell and Franklin roads. Also slated for the Nov. 18 council agenda is real estate developer Hines’ Northpark 100 mixed-use development. Deferred various times to allow city staffers and council members to get a handle on what bringing a 50-story office tower to the area would mean, the latest 30-day deferral happened Oct. 21 due to inadequate notice for a public hearing not being given. On Sept. 16, the developers proposed bringing the height down to 42 stories and the number of apartments to 325 from 500. Hines, a Texas-based company, had requested a zoning change for 14.3 acres of land at Peachtree-Dunwoody, Abernathy and Mount Vernon roads from office to mixed use, which would allow for the apartments, as well as a use permit for the office tower to exceed maximum height requirements.

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have been used in movies like “Driving Miss Daisy” and on the TV show “The Vampire Diaries.” According to the Trust, the Tudor Revival estate was built in 1929 on 400 acres of farmland by Thomas K. Glenn, a pillar of the Atlanta business community. In the 1980s, Glenn’s granddaughter, Frances Mayson, fought to preserve the property, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Mayson and her husband restored the home with the purpose of it being available to the public, and the home has been host to numerous charity functions and retreats through the years. “We’re certainly very pleased that a group as prestigious [as the Georgia Trust] has taken notice of how important this structure is,” Brigance said. “Hopefully through their efforts more people will learn how important this beautiful structure is. Maybe it can be used like Callanwolde, [a historic home near Decatur now used as an arts center]. Maybe it can be woven into the future fabric of Sandy Springs.” However, no protections are in place that would keep Glenridge

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COMMUNITY Hall, now unoccupied, from being altered or demolished, or the property from being developed, the Georgia Trust says. The 76 acres remaining with the home were put on the market over the summer, with deadlines for bids in September. No price has been listed for the property, which could fetch some $1 million per acre, according to some media reports. While Mike Rabalais, of the Mayson family office, said that a number of corporate entities have shown interest in the property, he wouldn’t elaborate further until a more formal announcement could be made. “Sometime people don’t realize the treasures in their community,” Brigance said. “I’d certainly hate for this to be a ‘don’t know what we have until it’s gone’ situation. Here’s our opportunity to do something about it today. It could be a symbol of renewal.”

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“Yes. I am an emergency physician at Emory [University]. I think that, No. 1, Ebola is not a large threat to us. It’s a threat in places that do not have a wellstructured public health system. I think the measures the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have put in place are effective and appropriate. I’m not concerned at all about it.”

Ben Lefkove “I think they are, from what I hear and from what I read. With the screenings at the airport, people are pretty aware of what to look for, and with the quarantines of people coming into the country, I would say yes.”

“Yes. I think it’s an overblown concern. I think state and local ofﬁcials have more pressing concerns they should be focusing on.”

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“No. I’m a nurse and I think we should not be letting any people come in from those countries. I think the national government isn’t doing enough. They don’t need to come until it’s over. I would really be upset if anything happened to any of my children or grandchildren.”

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“[Keeping track of people exposed to Ebola], that’s a good thing to do. That’s a prudent thing to do. ... For me, the quarantine seems to be the best way. ‘Quarantine’ in the broad sense, not put them in a tent. I think it’s good for everybody. It’s not fair for those workers who go to Africa and have to come back and face prejudice. I want it to be humane, but these people need to be monitored. There’s no reason to be panicked, but we shouldn’t let this slip, either.”

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Ode to the gourd: It’s pumpkin time It’s November, and you know what that means: Pumpkin is the new bacon. Pumpkin is everywhere, flavoring everything from French toast to toothpaste. We’ve got pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin salsa, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin beer—in fact, I think that there actually is a pumpkin bacon. But probably the most familiar and best loved uses of the pumpkin, at least in this country, at least at this time of year, is to make it into a pie. Pumpkin pie was my son’s favorite when he was young. I loved it too, because it was so darn easy to make. A can of pumpkin, a can of sweetened condensed milk, a frozen pie crust, and some eggs and spices were all it took for me to be the Mother Of The Year—or at least feel like I was. I remember one November when my little boy wanted to have pumpkin pie for breakfast, and because he was my first child, I wouldn’t let him. I did, however, round up enough cans of pumpkin one May to make pumpkin pies for his entire kindergarten class for his birthday. I think I redeemed myself. Pumpkin is one of those “what’s not to love” squashes. It’s easy on the eyes and easy on the palate. It has a perky color and a pleasing shape. It’s affably rotund, so we can feel trim in comparison. We know it’s healthy because it grows on a farm and it’s orange. We also know that we can take a brownie and stick some pumpkin in it and that makes it nutritious, and so then we can have two.

I learned to respect the pumpkin many years ago, when I was in the jack-o-lantern stage of my motherhood. I had gathered my ROBIN JEAN kids around MARIE CONTE the kitchen table, and ROBIN’S NEST we gutted the gourd and ripped out its slimy innards. We managed to carve a crooked face into the thing, face enough for the candlelight to flicker through on Halloween. The pumpkin shone on its night of glory, and then (harried mother that I was), I let it sit there and sit there until it became a true horror figure in its own right. I finally rolled it off onto the unkempt square of yard at the end of our driveway and forgot about it as it became covered with leaves and frost and slowly, grossly, disintegrated. The following spring there was a pumpkin patch growing in its place. It was the revenge of the gourd. Not only is it resilient, the pumpkin is versatile. It can be a door stop, a centerpiece, or a soup bowl. It’s got something for everyone. We can carve it, light it, chuck it, smash it, roast it, mash it, and turn it into risotto. Now we’re in high pumpkin season. If turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table, pumpkin is the best supporting actor. I’ve got a cornucopia full of pumpkins on the dining room table and two metal pumpkins decorating our deck. I’ve got a pumpkin cheesecake in the freezer, a pumpkin-shaped muﬃn tin in the cabinet waiting for batter, and a sweet little pumpkin on my counter that will eventually become a pie. My son’s coming home for Thanksgiving, and he’ll get a big slice of it. It’s what’s for breakfast.

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Some north DeKalb parents and oﬃcials believe the DeKalb County Board of Education’s recent vote to deny a “charter clus- The leader of the Atlanta Police Foundation told neighborter” application for Druid Hills sent a message that the embattledhood groups in Buckhead if they purchase security cameras, Atschool board isn’t open to new ideas. lanta police will monitor them from the department’s integrated Proponents of independent school systems in north DeKalb sayvideo center. the school board’s decision will bolster efforts to start new school Dave Wilkinson, president and CEO of the Atlanta Police systems. Scan here to get Foundation, told representatives of Buckhead neighborhoods at“The school board has a one-size-fi [philosophy],” saidtending the Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods meeting on Nov. Reporterts-all Newspapers Dunwoody City Councilman TerryinNall, has advocated for14 that the Atlanta Police Foundation is hoping to get neighboryourwho inbox a separate Dunwoody school system.or“Th ey’re sign up not @ willing to rec-hoods involved in the eﬀort to reduce property crimes. ReporterNewspapers.net SEE dEKALB, PAgE 26 SEE POLICE, PAGE 26

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From left, Rep. Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs), Rep. Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) and Sen. Fran Millar (R-Dunwoody) discuss issues such as ethics reform, an independent school system for Dunwoody, and the state’s budget woes at a legislative forum at Dunwoody United Methodist Church on Jan. 6. More photos on page 31.

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For the last 5 1/2 years, Jim King has been the face of Buckhead’s neighborhoods. On Nov. 14, King announced he is stepping aside from his role as Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods chairman. Tom Tidwell, a BY MELISSA WEINMAN melissaweinman@reporternewspapers.net member of the West Paces/Northside Neighborhood Association, will take over that role. King says he will remain as vice chairman, As state legislators head back to the Gold Dome in 2013, they “temporarily.” King said he’d been considering giving up the post for have somea lot to think about. One local issue the state’s lawmakers may be asked to confront time, but some recent developments in his personal life pushed is the controversy surrounding DeKalb County’s school board. SEE JIM KING, PAGE 6 The system was recently placed on accreditation probation by AdvancED, the accrediting agency. Sen. Fran Millar (R-Dunwoody), who chairs the Senate Education Committee, said at a recent forum that DeKalb County schools are his No. 1 priority. “I’m guardedly optimistic we can turn this thing around,” MilScan here to get lar said. Reporter Newspapers A Jan. 17 hearing of the Georgia Board of Education is schedin your inbox “Since 1983” uled to consider suspending the DeKalb school board members. If or sign up @

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Angry Ashford Park neighbors told City Council that the handling of permits for a new home in their neighborhood has them questioning their confidence in the new city’s government. On Nov. 22, residents addressed the City Council before a special called private meeting. They are concerned about a home being built at 2802 Ashford Road that they say is being built far closer to the street than it should be under city zoning regulations. According to the DeKalb County zoning code adopted by

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Tessa Rider, 11, carefully handles an ornament at the third annual Elegant Elf Marketplace at Lake Forest Elementary School on Nov. 16. The two-day holiday event, presented by The Sandy Springs Society, raises funds for local community services. Rider, part of a multigenerational family selling hand-painted ornaments at the market, personalized the decorations with a buyer’s name while he or she shopped, having it ready when the customer was ﬁnished. Additional photos on page 3.

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City Council awarded a $717,689 contract to C.W. Matthews Contracting to fix a portion of Lake Forrest Drive that’s been closed since June. The city’s current timetable estimates the portion of Lake Forrest between Lake Summit and Chevaux Court will be reopened by A court order halting construction a controversial multi-useFeb. 28, 2014. Scanofhere to get trail through Brook Run Park was extended after a boisterous Fri- The city closed the road after multiple rock slides. Reporter Newspapers day afternoon hearing in DeKalb County Superior in your inbox Court attended The initial quote from C.W. Matthews was $1.5 million. City by city officials and dozens of opponents of the city’s plan. or sign up @ officials revised their plans for the fix, deciding to use a net to catch Judge Tangela M. Barrie said her temporary restraining order ReporterNewspapers.net SEE CITY COUNCIL, PAGE 27 against the trail will remain in effect until she holds a full hearing on the matter. Barrie said homeowners who oppose the city’s plan for the trail must convince her that its construction through the forest in Brook Run Park should be permanently stopped. Critics are upset the planned 12-foot-wide concrete trail will require removal of more than 300 trees. City officials say an equal number of trees will be replanted. The judge’s decision to extend her temporary order capped a two-hour hearing before a packed courtroom. Chairs were add-

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Before she exits Sandy Springs City Council in January, District 6 City Councilwoman Karen Meinzen McEnerny is working to secure her legacy as the city’s lead tree preservationist. McEnerny, a firm believer in term limits, didn’t seek a third term in this year’s municipal election. She’s also a firm believer in tree protection, and has spent the last few months trying to get the council to correct what she believes are glaring flaws in the city’s tree ordinance. City Council on Nov. 19 discussed McEnerny’s suggested fixes

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

Holiday Market Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Christ the King

School’s annual Holiday Market returns in Kenny Hall at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Check out this unique and festive shopping experience for all! Browse and find gifts offered by over 50 local artists and craftsmen. Open to the community. No admission fee. 2699 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, 30305. Questions? Contact Lisa Lummus at 404-233-0383, ext. 663 or via email: llummus@christking.org.

Artists’ Market Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – The Work of Our Hands Artists’ Market celebrates its 11th anniver-

sary at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Features over 80 local and regional artists offering paintings, glass, fabric, wood, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, etc. Free admission. Opening reception, Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. $15 per person. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Event continues Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305. Call 404-365-1000 or visit: http://workofhands.com for more details.

Swedish Christmas Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Vendors will be selling baked goods, holiday flower arrangements,

traditional and modern handicrafts, and Swedish Christmas ornaments. Swedish Café with drinks and food. Kids’ activities, bake sale, music. $2 admission fee for adults; free for 18 years and under. Complimentary parking. Dorothy Benson Center, 6500 Vernon Woods Dr., Sandy Springs, 30328. Find out more by going to: http://atlanta.swea.org/julmarknaden or calling 404-613-4900.

Open House Saturday, Nov. 22, 4-6 p.m. – Blue Heron Nature Preserve invites all to their Holiday Open House.

Events include gallery opening, craft market, children’s activities, and a viewing of the “Wildlife at Blue Heron” movie. Refreshments provided. Free. Call 404-345-1008 for further information. 4055 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, 30342. www.bhnp.org.

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What’s for Lunch? Monday, Nov. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – How much sugar is really in that granola bar? Just because a drink is orange, does that mean it’s orange juice? Learn more about what you eat. Free and open to the community. For ages 3-7. Registration required and started Nov. 1. Space limited. Come by the Sandy Springs Branch Library, call 404-303-6130 or email: leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov to sign up. 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328.

Martha Sterne Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. – Atlanta Episcopal priest Martha Sterne discusses and signs her new book, “Tell Me a Story: Preaching with the Holy Innocents.” Free. All are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested at: cbs3@mindspring. com. Books available for purchase. In Child Hall, Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305. Call 404-237-7582 or visit: www. cathedralbookstore.org for with questions.

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Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. – Over the holiday season we tend to eat too much and too often, but simple yoga poses can help aid physical digestion. Learn some on-the-spot techniques to maximize your enjoyment of food, while becom-

ing aware of when you are filling up. Free. Open to members of the Cancer Support Community. RSVP to 404-843-1880. 5775 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd., Suite C-225, Atlanta, 30342. www. cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org.

Smoking and Cancer Wednesday, Nov. 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Join experts from Emory University’s Winship

Cancer Institute as they discuss key health issues. Joan Giblin discusses smoking-related cancers and their prevention. Free and open to all. Pre-registration not required. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Call 678-812-4000 or visit: http:// gacancersurvivors.org/events for information.

Rethinking Dyslexia Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. –

Parents, students and teachers are invited to attend a presentation by Ellen Hill from The Schenck School about dyslexia, followed by the screening of “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia.” Directed by James Redford, son of Robert Redford. Free and open to the community. Morris Brandon Elementary School, in the main campus gym, 2741 Howell Mill Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30327. For details, contact Marsha Sims at: tomandmarsha@comcast.net or call 404-447-1460.

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to make health and medical decisions, improve your understanding of your health, enhance the way you talk with your physician, and find places where you can get the medical help you need. Free. Open to members of the Cancer Support Community. Lunch provided. RSVP to 404843-1880. 5775 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd., Suite C-225, Atlanta, 30342. Find out more at: www. cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 12:30-4:30 p.m. – Improve your camera skills in this workshop. Learn creative composition ideas, use of macro (closeup shots), low light challenges, use of tripods and monopods, selection of lenses, and more. Handson practice outdoors follows workshop. For ages 16 and older. Register by Nov. 20. $59 general public; $49 Chattahoochee Nature Center members. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, 30075. Sign up by calling 770-992-2055 x237 or going to: http:// chattnaturecenter.org.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – De-

signed by a pediatrician, this full-day course includes role-playing games, hands-on manikin practice, topics in child care, and tips for setting up a babysitting business. For ages 11 and up. $64. Bring a lunch and/or snack. Reschedule if you have any flu-like symptoms. Northside Hospital Atlanta Interchange Building, Suite 400, Classroom 430B, 5780 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd., NE, Atlanta, 30342. Questions? Go to: https://classes.northside.com/classes or call 404-845-5555.

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ACT/SAT Prep Saturday, Nov. 22, 1-5 p.m. – Kaplan

ACT/SAT Prep Test is held. Bring two sharpened #2 pencils and a calculator. Arrive 15 minutes early. Test results will be emailed within two weeks of the test. Free. For middle and high school students. Registration required at: www.kaptest.com. Enter code: SKKH14070. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. For more information, call 404303-6130 or email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us.

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Nature Fun

Monday, Nov. 24, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Enjoy nature-themed crafts, activities, games and outdoor

play while exploring Dunwoody Park. Camp continues on Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Limited to 30 participants. Full-day camp for K-5th grade: members, $90; non-members, $100. Half-day camp for ages 3 and 4: members, $55; non-members, $65. Register at www.dunwoodynature.org/Thanksgiving-Break-Camp. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody, 30338. For details, call 770-394-3322.

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Thursday, December 4th Friday, November 21st, 10am-8pm 5:30-8pm Pick up your Passport November 17th-21st at any participating business and get ready for your shopping journey! On November 21st, visit each participating business for fantastic savings, have your Passport stamped, drop it off at Julian’s Skincare and Cosmetics on the day of the event and you can enter to win the Town Brookhaven Swag Bag (valued at over $1500)!

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Holiday markets The Marist School held its annual “Holiday Traditions” Artisan Market on Nov. 8, featuring over 240 crafters. Clockwise, from right, Neal Walters, left, and his grandchildren Emerson Walters, 6, center, and Maria Walters, 4, take a break from shopping. Below, right, artist Michael Harwell, and his wife Linnea, at their booth. Below, center, Nancy Hudak, left, purchases handmade tie-dye scarves from Marist student Sarah Deiters. Dunwoody United Methodist Church held its “Holiday Festival” also on Nov. 8. The event showcased 130 artisans. Below, left, Kathryn Dudley and daughter Cameron, 1, look at wooden toys Left, volunteer “elves,” Miranda Many, 11, center, and right, Madison McGeorge, 12, check out artist Mary Campbell’s ornaments and minature trees. PHOTOS BY PHIL MOSIER

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I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that after living in Atlanta for close to 25 years, there are a lot of local landmarks that I have never visited. I have never been to the World of Coca-Cola or to the Atlanta Cyclorama or to the Margaret Mitchell House. I have also never hiked to the top of Stone Mountain nor seen the laser light show there. Most surprising to me, particularly with my penchant for Southern food, I had not eaten at The Colonnade until last month. The Colonnade has been in business since 1927. Judging by the crowded parking lot on a recent weeknight, lots of people continue to like this place. It’s a sprawling space with a big sign at the entrance that alerts you to the fact that they don’t take credit cards; heck MasterCard and Visa didn’t exist 87 years ago, so why start now? Despite the crowd, we were quickly seated in the busy dining room. Our waiter brought us each a small plate with a pack of Saltine crackers and two little tubs of butter; it was a curious “amuse-bouche.” The menu is large without being overthe-top “diner” large. There is no bar menu, but they claim to make any cocktail you’d want and offer bottled beer and wine of the red and white varietals. You get the sense that most people don’t even look at the menu. They know what they want and the wait staff does too. There are lots of regulars in this place.

The house specialties are the fried chicken and the fried shrimp, so we ordered both. We also ordered the seafood platter with fried shrimp, fried tilapia and fried scallops, and the nightly special, prime rib. The fried chicken was good, rivaling any Southern kitchen’s. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and tender. You get your choice of two breasts and two wings or two thighs and two drums. The portions here are not small. The fried scallops and the fried tilapia were also very good but it was the shrimp, those 18 large, plump, lightly battered shrimp; they rivaled any found at any seafood shack in coastal Georgia or Florida. Everyone in our party agreed that we would return for the shrimp alone. The prime rib was a large Mastodonsized cut. It was ordered medium but came definitely more on the rare side. Our waiter quickly remedied the error. Each entrée came with a choice of two

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sides or a side and salad. There was a large assortment to choose from. It’s not every day that you see tomato aspic or rutabagas on a menu. The hits were the cole slaw, the macaroni and cheese, and the cucumber salad. The slaw was crisp, rough-chopped cabbage with a tangy sweet and sour dressing. The mac ‘n cheese was not as cheesy as some found on other menus but it was a nice balance of noodle and cheddar. The cucumber salad was cool, vinegary tart, and sweet, as if lightly pickled. The chunked cucumber, tomato and red onion paired well together. The misses were the fried okra and the fluffy whipped potatoes. The okra was a bowl of cold nuggets, too long removed from their fryer bath. The potatoes were dense, missing their “fluff,” and begging for some gravy or a pad of butter. The sweet tooths in our party dug into a large slice of coconut ice box pie. It was very good with lots of toasted coconut, egg custard and whipped cream. It won’t be another 25 years before I visit The Colonnade again, but if I did wait that long, I get the sense that it will still be there. Now, where’s this place they call The Varsity? The Colonnade is located at 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road. For more information, call 404-8745642 or visit colonnadeatl.com. Art Huckabee is one of Yelp’s Elite Reviewers, as well as a pilot, gourmet cook and food lover. Send feedback to atlantafoodwriter@gmail.com.

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Fighting on Group wants annexation halted COMMUNITY 3

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Lynwood residents Jen Kaminski and her daughter Anna, 1, enjoy the performance of “Mr. Greg’s Musical Madness” at the Live in the Park Music Festival in Blackburn Park on Oct. 19. See additional photos on page 26.

PHIL MOSIER

BY JOE EARLE

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There were supposed to be four candidates debating at Ashford Park over which among them was best suited for an open seat on Brookhaven City Council. Instead, there were just two. As the campaign for the District 2 council seat moved into its final days, two candidates quit the four-man race. Bill Brown announced his intention to end his campaign at the start of the candidate forum on Oct. 23. Charlie Barry announced he was ending his campaign in a letter to the Brookhaven Post, a local website, on Oct. 22. Even though both men stopped their campaigns, their names will appear on the ballot Nov. 4. Their decisions left Tim Nama and John Park as the only candidates actively campaigning in the special election for the District 2 seat vacated earlier this year by the resignation

of Councilman Jim Eyre. Brown said he was ending his candidacy so the two remaining candidates would not face the possibility of a runoff election. Runoffs are required in Georgia if no candidate receives more than half the vote in an election. “I didn’t see that any one of the four candidates had a clear shot at getting 51 percent [of the vote],” he said. He said that a runoff election would add to the cost of the campaign. “I didn’t want to spend more than the job pays,” he said. Barry, in a statement published by the Post, said he talked with the other candidates and felt they shared his interests. “Any one of them would do a fine job sitting on the council, and therefore I feel confident with my decision to withSEE TWO CANDIDATES, PAGE 6

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Perserving the past

OCT. 31 — NOV. 13, 2014 • VOL. 8 — NO. 21

History Center records vets’ stories COMMUNITY 18-19

Can I win a crown like yours?

BY ANN MARIE QUILL

Brookhaven City Council has agreed to start talks with owners of the Pink Pony strip club. Although Councilwoman Rebecca Chase Williams argued the city would be taking a “bribe” if it cut a deal with the club, her fellow council members voted to meet with club representatives in private to try to negotiate an agreement. At the beginning of the meeting, an impassioned Williams read from a statement she had emailed to constituents earlier in the day. “I fear the political pressure will get to my colleagues on the council,” she said. “Earlier this year, the Pink Pony offered as much as $200,000 a year to not enforce the law against them. I happen to consider any payment other than normal licensing fees to be a bribe.” But other city officials said the purpose of approving a non-disclosure agreement with the strip club would allow them to negotiate a deal in private. “The purpose of this is to allow these two parties to communicate,” said Councilman Bates Mattison.

Leaders of the American Legion Post based in Buckhead say they are reaching out to their neighbors to get them more involved with the facility. “We feel like we’ve got a great location and there’s a lot more we could do with it,” said Shawn Reed, post adjutant. “We’re reaching out to the community and doing some things we haven’t done in the past.” And as new, younger members who served in the Iraq and Afghan wars swell the ranks of American Legion Post 140, post Commander Ken DeSimone said, they are bringing new energy and a desire to increase involvement with the surrounding community. “There’s a lot of new blood in the American Legion,” said DeSimone, who was named post commander in July and who is police chief in Sandy Springs. “The new guys are saying, ‘We’ve got to continue [involvement].” DeSimone said post leaders are talking with the Neighborhood Youth Organization, which provides youth sports leagues in the area, to allow construction of a T-ball field on the Legion’s property at Chastain Park.

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Do you know where you vote? When you get there, do you know who’ll be on your ballot? The Georgia Secretary of State’s website allows you to ﬁnd your polling place and get directions to it, to check on your registration status and to ﬁnd sample ballots. It also provides information on registering to vote and directions to early voting locations. To check for your personalized voting information, go to http://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. For information on candidates seeking seats on the Brookhaven City Council and DeKalb County Commission, see pages 7 and 8 or go to ReporterNewspapers.net.

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Candidates share their goals COMMENTARY 6,8

Left, Adam Boss gets his hair tricked out by Josh Gunter, top. See additional photos on page 26. PHIL MOSIER

SEE AMERICAN, PAGE 3

New city greenspace opens at site of Fort Peachtree BY JOE EARLE

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Signs posted on the front gate weren’t exactly welcoming: “No trespassing,” “Stop, restricted area, only authorized personnel allowed,” “Warning: This property patrolled by surveillance equipment.” But the gate was open. After being locked away for years behind metal gates and tall fences, a new city of Atlanta greenspace has opened to public use on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The property at 2630 Ridgewood Road, owned by the city’s Department of Watershed Management, once was the location of the first non-Native American settlement in the area, and was the community that gave Peachtree Street its name, the city says. On Oct. 16, city officials formally opened 15 acres of the property at the site of the former Fort Peachtree to public use. The newly opened area will be operated by the city

parks and recreation department and is open to the public during daylight hours. Bill Jordan seemed pretty happy about that. One recent sunny Sunday afternoon, Jordan, who lives nearby, and two of his children hopped on their bikes and rode to the park to check it out. “We heard the gates were open,” Jordan said. “It still looks fairly forbidding, doesn’t it?” But he thought the little tract showed a lot of promise. “It needs some work, but it’ll be just great when it’s done,” Jordan said as his 7-year-old son Clark and 11-year-old daughter Lilly biked up the rutted dirt road through the creek-side greenery. Jordan said he first heard about plans to open the area through a presentation to a homeowners’ group. Atlanta City Councilwoman Yolanda Adrean said she had been working to get the parcel opened for public use SEE NEW CITY, PAGE 6

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Roll with me Leah Arouh, dressed as red dice, reflects the theme of “Viva Las Vegas,” for the North Springs Charter High School’s 51st anniversary Homecoming Parade on Oct. 25.

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Dunwoody Police Officer Tim Fecht remembers having to break up an argument in October between two drivers who got mad when one cut off the other on Ashford-Dunwoody Road. “When something like that happens, you get tunnel vision,” Fecht said. “We were there to break that anger and stop the aggressive nature.” In October, Fecht was directing traffic on Ashford-Dunwoody and watched the incident unfold. “The guy pulled out of the [Perimeter] Mall, drove slowly across several lanes, and drifted into a lane and cut another guy off,” Fecht said. The cut-off car honked, and the first car brake-checked him, Fecht said, even though he was wrong. While both cars were stopped at a red light, Fecht walked over just as the man who was cut off was about to start yelling. Traffic-inspired anger also appears when drivers cut off others to “brake-check” them, the officer said. In another Dunwoody case, Fecht said, a driver got so mad he chased another driver through a parking lot until she had to call her parents, who in turn called police. The way Harry Stone of Sandy Springs sees it, something changes in drivers when rush hour arrives. “During the 4 o’ clock mad rush to go home, all the courtesy and consideration goes out the window for drivers,” the Sandy Springs resident said. That can lead to wrecks. The police call it “aggressive driving,” but drivers stuck in traffic know it as simply impatience and frustration

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As city officials hammer out their plan for what to include in a performing arts center to anchor the proposed Civic Center, they are starting to consider how best to run the place once it’s built. During a Sandy Springs City Council discussion on Oct. 21, members raised questions about how the center would best be governed and how to pay for its operation once it opens. Mayor Rusty Paul said the council must decide whether the center should be considered a community amenity to be subsidized or an entertainment facility that should pay its own way. “This is a crucial political question we’ll have to deal with,” Paul said. “If you don’t like saying ‘no’ [to some groups that want to use the facility], you’ll have to write a check. What is this facility’s primary purpose?” During the meeting, council members agreed that a large hall in a performing arts center may contain up to 1,350 seats – 350 more than the council had approved in the past. Consultants working on the proposed multi-use hall said discussions with a wide variety of arts and community groups showed a demand for the larger hall. “This is what the community said they wanted,” Paul said at the end of the 4-1/2hour discussion at Heritage Green. “We gave the designers [of the proposed facility] more flexibility to see what can be accommodated within the footprint and the budget.”

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Dunwoody North: Where residents welcome you with brownies BY ELLEN ELDRIDGE

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“People did the old-fashioned kind of thing of bringing brownies when we moved in,” Kathy Adams-Carter said about her neighborhood, Dunwoody North. She and her husband wanted to move from their smaller house on Dresden Drive since 2003, when they married, but they didn’t settle on a home until they found the right one in August 2012,

Adams-Carter said. She said they wanted a sense of community and a place that was not Where isolated. You “We are at heart an intowner, not a suburLive banite,” she said. Tucked away and shaded by trees, Dunwoody North provides cool cover and accessibility to SEE DUNWOODY NORTH, PAGE 5

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From his Sandy Springs police cruiser, Sgt. Scott Levy points to a car trying to turn left in front of a sign prohibiting it. He waved at the motorist, signaling for him to turn around somewhere else. “That’s an example of me getting soft,” he joked. Both Levy and the driver knew the officer could have pulled the car over, but Levy says he’s learned to let a lot go. He understands that while he has the legal ability to take away some-

one’s freedom, that ability is something he has to take seriously. Later, he uses radar to measure a car speeding in the opposite lane, driving 57 mph in a 35-mph zone. Again, Levy lets it go. “I know with certainty, I look at things differently,” he said of the perspective he’s developed after many years of law enforcement. “I’m more forgiving. It’s part of the maturing process every officer goes through.” SEE LESSONS, PAGE 29

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Where can you find a slice of heavenly pie? Editor’s note: Yelp is a website and a mobile app – free to use – that connects users with local businesses, organizations and events. Reporter Newspapers has partnered with OTP Senior Community Manager Heidi Paruta for a monthly feature. Here are some favorite eats from Yelpers in Reporter Newspapers communities. No matter how much turkey you've stuffed along your waistline, there's always room for a sliver of sweet satisfaction. This month, in honor of Thanksgiving, we are grateful for these gooey, sweet, slices of heavenly pie.

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ing pies like pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato and three types of apple, it’s a good thing these pies can be ordered in a 4” size: One of each, please! 4058 Peachtree Rd., Brookhaven, 30319 CineBistro www.yelp.com/biz/ cin%C3%A9bistroat-town-brookhavenatlanta Yelpers rave about the Deconstructed Peanut Butter Pie: graham cracker crust, chocolate sauce, peanut butter mousse and banana cream. A smart balancing act with your popcorn. 1004 Town Blvd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319

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The Brooklyn Cafe www.yelp.com/biz/the-brooklyn-cafe-atlanta Dubbed a hidden gem in Sandy Springs, Yelpers recommend the popular key lime pie. 220 Sandy Springs Circle, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328

Pie Shop www.yelp.com/biz/pie-shop-atlanta Go for Pie Happy Hour – Yes, it’s real! Try fresh pumpkin, classic apple, sweet potato with brown sugar streusel, bourbon pecan. Plus, they’ll deliver locally or ship. 3210 Roswell Rd., Suite E, Atlanta, 30305 R Thomas’ Deluxe Grill www.yelp.com/biz/r-thomas-deluxe-grill-atlanta A good choice in general for the health-conscious, offering a raw apple pie that Yelpers say is good for those going gluten-free, and described as apple-pie filling topped with nuts and berries. 1812 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, 30309 Local Three www.yelp.com/biz/local-three-atlanta Their menu changes according to chef ’s desires and available ingredients, but when you can, try their lemon pie with vanilla-blackberry jam and toasted marshmallow, or their apple butter ice cream that Yelpers call a “deconstructed” apple pie. 3290 Northside Pkwy., Suite 120, Atlanta, 30327 Del Frisco’s Grille www.yelp.com/biz/del-friscos-grille-atlanta Offering a Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu that includes your choice of pecan or pumpkin pie. Yelpers also savor the coconut cream pie. 3376 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, 30326

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Hammock’s Trading Company www.yelp.com/biz/hammocks-trading-companysandy-springs Chef William is commended by Yelpers for his Lemon Icebox Pie, and it is a sight to see! 7285 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328

Dunwoody That Pie Place www.yelp.com/biz/that-pie-place-atlanta Personal-sized pies, made-to-order. Tons of savory choices, but save room for dessert: Pecan, apple, cherry, “Elvis” and more. 6355 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd., Suite 10, Sandy Springs, 30328 Cibo e Beve www.yelp.com/biz/cibo-e-beve-atlanta Try the butter pecan gelato pie at this Italian eatery, and enjoy the chocolate-bacon crust. Yes, you read that right! 4969 Roswell Rd., Suite 245, Atlanta, 30342

Dunwoody Bakery www.yelp.com/biz/dunwoody-bakery-dunwoody Certified 100 percent gluten-free bakery offering “Perfect Pies” such as pecan, pumpkin, apple and sweet potato pie. 2492 M Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338 Ali’s Cookies www.yelp.com/biz/alis-cookies-atlanta-4 Honorable mention for pie-flavored cookies: Georgia peach and apple pie with toffee tastes like the “real thing.” 4511 Olde Perimeter Way, Suite 300, Atlanta, 30346

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Quick Bites: News you can eat Meals On Wheels Atlanta and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Buckhead have partnered to bring locally grown vegetables to its clients. Meals On Wheels Atlanta purchases – at a discounted rate – vegetables left at the end of the Saturday market and delivers them to senior citizens. The farmers market, open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, has also created a Chef Pop Up series, which will showcase a local cook preparing a dish using market produce. Shoppers can choose to make a donation, which will help offset the cost of the vegetables provided to Meals On Wheels Atlanta. Upcoming Chef Pop Ups benefiting the partnership will be held Nov. 22 and Nov. 29. For more information, visit peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com. Ray Schoenbaum, original owner of Rio Bravo and founder of Ray’s Restaurants, has announced he will open a Ray’s Rio Bravo (raysriobravo.com) in Sandy Springs in the former Peter Chang’s space by Cinco de Mayo 2015. Schoenbaum made the decision to open the restaurant after high demand from customers requesting the return of the restaurant’s iconic dishes. Drew and Roma Kirkland have opened 521 Kitchen & Que (521kitchenandque. com) at 4365 Roswell Road, Suite 4367, in Buckhead, serving up freshly-smoked barbecue and homemade sides. Chattanooga-based Mojo Burrito has closed its lone out-of -state location in Dunwoody, according to Tomorrow’s News Today. The fast casual burrito joint opened in Dunwoody Village just this past February.

French bistro Le Bilboquet is expected to open Nov. 19 at the Buckhead Atlanta development, serving lunch and dinner. The bistro and bar, which opened its first outpost in New York City in 1986, will be the only freestanding restaurant on the property. Signature dishes include Cajun chicken, steak au poivre, salmon tartare and chocolate mousse. You don’t have to drive to Decatur any more for chicken schnitzel now that Seven Hens (7hens.com) has opened a second location at Abernathy Square Shopping Center, 6615 Roswell Road, in Sandy Springs. “The fact that schnitzel is hugely popular in Europe and around the world but not so much in the United States is mind-boggling to me… Because it’s so good! I love how satisfying it is, and love the crunchy and soft texture,” founder Michael Gurevich said. Famed Atlanta chef Kevin Gillespie will profess his devotion to swine in a new 240-page cookbook, “Pure Pork Awesomeness,” which will be published by Andrews McMeel in March 2015. Tomorrow’s News Today reports that Brookhaven Bistro on Peachtree Road has closed and will be replaced by a pop-up shop version of Souper Jenny. After completing minor renovations at the space, the trial run of this new outpost of Souper Jenny is expected to open Nov. 17.

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While graduation rates in Fulton, DeKalb and Atlanta rose this past year, school leaders say more work is needed. Fulton County posted the highest graduation rate and highest rate of growth in graduation rates among the large metro Atlanta school systems. The 2014 rate is 78.7 percent, a 3.2 percent increase over the 75.5 rate in 2013. “I was thrilled at our increase last year and said that if we are to reach our 90 percent goal by 2017, we will need to see gains of 3 to 5 percent each year,” Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa said. Riverwood International Charter School made double-digit gains with a 13.5 percent increase, while North Springs Charter High School increased by more than 5 percent. In DeKalb County, the graduation rate rose by more than 2 percent from 60.2 in 2013 to 62.3 in 2014. Chamblee Charter High School had the third

highest graduation rate in the county at 83.5. “We are proud of the improvements in our graduation rates but there is room for growth,” DeKalb Superintendent Michael Thurmond said. “The report indicates a need for more rigorous intervention and support for students and parents as we progress toward our fiveyear goal of exceeding the state average by 2017.” While Atlanta Public Schools overall increased its rate to 59.1 from 58.6, North Atlanta High School fell nearly 7 percent to 73.5. Overall, Georgia’s public high school graduation rate increased for the third consecutive year, rising from 71.8 percent in 2013 to 72.5 percent in 2014, and rising a total of 5.1 percentage points since 2011, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Standout Students Student Proﬁle:  Berea Thornton  Senior, Riverwood International Charter School Riverwood International Charter School senior Berea Thornton’s passion for art started at an early age. “I have always loved art and I have always been determined to become an artist when I grow up,” Berea said. “Art is a great way for me to express my thoughts and feelings, and share what’s on my mind without having to say it. It’s a way for me to show my perspective on what I see and hear around me.” This summer, Berea shared her talent with a global audience when a panel of judges, through the National Arts Program-sponsored Second Annual Airport Employee Art Competition, selected one of her drawings for display in Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s

International Concourse. She was eligible because her father works for Delta Airlines. Berea’s piece was ultimately awarded the first-place ribbon. The award-winning drawing developed out of an AP World History project on the Cambodian Revolution. “The artwork started as just a simple visual component of a single girl for a project,” Berea said. “After that was completed, I felt compelled to finish the picture in a way that would bring the idea of revolution, war and some of the main resulting factors -division, isolation and despair. I decided to add the chain link fence as it symbolizes all three ideas when coupled with the girl.” Berea’s hard work has not gone unnoticed by her teachers. “Berea is an extremely talented and industrious young artist,” said Berea’s art teacher John Horne. “She is able to consistently bring high energy to her projected goals but never at the expense of her imagination fu-

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What’s Next: Berea plans to double major in Fashion Design and Psychology while continuing to take studio art classes to pursue a fashion career. This article was written by Catherine Benedict, a student at The Westminster Schools.

EDUCATION Student Profile:  William Lee,  Senior, Wesleyan School Meticulous, desire to improve and a clever sense of humor is how others describe him. Observant, caring and witty are the three words Dunwoody resident William Lee used to describe himself. During his few years in high school, he has served as an assistant coach for the Wynterhall Warriors Swim Team in Dunwoody, volunteer at Camp You-B-You and a crew chief, at the age of 15, for Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s largest national high adventure camp. “For two weeks of hiking in the high desert in New Mexico, the crew chief is responsible for assigning all work, keeping track of campsites, water availability, and more,” said his mother, Kate Lee. “To have your entire crew select you for that role speaks to maturity and respect.” When asked what led him to volunteer with Camp You-B-You, a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta summer camp offered through the Marcus Autism Center that provides social skills building for children ages 5 to 12 with high-functioning autism and related disorders, William said the organization is always in need of male counselors, due to the higher percentage of male children with autism. “I enjoyed the opportunity and would do it again,” he said. William is a well-rounded student, exceling in academics and sports. He is captain of the school’s varsity boys’ cross country and varsity swim teams -- elected by his peers this season due in part to his exemplary character, strong work ethic, and proven record of success as the top breaststroker on the boys’ team. He is a two-time state finalist for

cross country, a state champion in both cross country and swimming, and a state qualifier in individual and relay swimming events. “As a member of our 2012 state championship swim team and a three-time individual qualifier for the state meet, William is undoubtedly a great high school swimmer. But his importance to our team goes beyond performance,” says Kevin Kadzis, AP U.S. History teacher and Wesleyan High School swimming and water polo coach. “As his AP U.S. History teacher, I learned that William approaches his academic endeavors with the same intensity as his athletic and other extracurricular activities.” He also said that William leads by example, is known for his sharp focus, and can always be counted on to perform at his best when it matters the absolute most. William is the recipient of the prestigious Yale Book Award, an award presented by the Yale Alumni Association to high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding personal character and intellectual promise, and was also named Top Male 2014 for Wesleyan High School. He is looking at colleges with a reputation and history of similar integrity: University of Georgia, University of Virginia, Southern Methodist University and Tulane University, to name a few.

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After agreeing to end a string of lawsuits between the city and the Pink Pony strip club, city leaders say it’s time to move on. The strip club is throwing a “settlement party.” With an exit strategy for the Pink Pony in place, Mayor J. Max Davis says it’s time to focus on other city needs. “We look forward to enhancing our focus on preserving neighborhoods and continuing our work on police, parks, paving, sidewalks and traffic,” he said in a statement. The settlement, approved by the Brookhaven City Council on Nov. 4, ends three lawsuits between the club and the city and a dispute that goes back to the city’s start more than a year ago. The settlement came after the Georgia Supreme Court ruled in the city’s favor in one of the suits and said the city had the authority to regulate sexually-oriented businesses. “This exit transition agreement settles three lawsuits currently pending against the city of Brookhaven and also eliminates yet another looming lawsuit relating to alcohol licensing which Trop. Inc. was to file had the city moved to immediately lock the doors at the club,” he said. Davis said the city’s ordinance outlawing sexually-oriented businesses that serve alcohol will prevent more strip clubs from operating in the city and that is why it was adopted, “not to go after the Pink Pony.” This agreement lets the city keep the new ordinance while allowing the Pink Pony to continue to operate, he said. On Nov. 4, in front of a packed house of Pink Pony employees and supporters, the council agreed to allow the business to continue offering nude dancing while serving alcohol during a six-year “transition” period to come into compliance with city ordinances or shut down. In exchange, the Pink Pony will pay the police department $225,000 a year for the six years to cover public safety costs, reimburse the city for its legal fees, donate land near the club along Peachtree Creek for a city park, and contribute up to $75,000 for that park. Pink Pony owners said they agreed to the settlement because they need the six years of operations to recoup the cost of business improvements. Dozens of Pink Pony supporters showed up to the meeting asking the council to let the business be. “I think we should leave the Pony alone, leave it as is, and we’ll all get along fine,” longtime Brookhaven resident Richard Wellmaker told the council. He said he once worked for the club as a floor manager. He pointed out that the Pink Pony holds charity golf tournaments and hosts a Toys for Tots drive at Christmas. Brookhaven resident William Dunn told the council that he was a regular visitor to the Pink Pony and that he didn’t like that the government was interfering with

his life. “I started going to the Pony not long after it opened in the early ‘90s and have been a regular day shift customer since,” Dunn said. “This may not be what you consider mainstream but this is the way I live my life and I feel free to live it here in DeKalb County. “When the city of Brookhaven began to be talked about, I didn’t think it would apply to me down near the intersection of North Druid Hills and Buford Highway. . . . Imagine my surprise when the first thing the City Council does is start working to close down my local bar. I feel like you drew a line around me and my bar to pull me into your city and then want to close it down.” Hours before he was elected as Brookhaven’s District 2 City Council representative, John Park asked the council to delay the vote until his district had representation. Councilwoman Rebecca Chase Williams cast the sole vote against the deal. “I’m still opposed to it and consider it a bad and unethical deal for the city,” Williams said, reading from a prepared statement during the meeting. “And yes, I still consider it a payoff for looking the other way.” Councilman Bates Mattison, who made the motion to approve the deal, said it worked in favor of the taxpayers since the city will recoup its legal fees. Councilman Joe Gebbia said that respect must be paid to any business that existed in Brookhaven before the city incorporated. Aubrey Villines, a lawyer for the club, thanked the council for keeping the Pink Pony open for now. “I think you’ve made an intelligent choice to compromise, and like all compromises we’re not totally happy. There are things in that agreement that we wish were not in there. There are things not in that agreement that we wish were there,” Villines said. “We want to continue to be the good neighbor that we’ve been for 22 years. . . . Don’t be a stranger, come see us.”

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The Pink Pony and the city reached a compromise on Nov. 4.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Sandy Springs Police Blotter The following incidents and arrests are some but not all, of the reports ﬁled with Sandy Springs police from Oct. 17 through Nov. 7.

5, a woman said while she was gone for 30 minutes several personal IDs, $100 cash and documents were stolen from two purses that were on her table.  St.

The following information was provided by the Sandy Springs Police Department from its records and is presumed to be accurate.

BURGLA RY  200 block of Glenridge Point Parkway–

On Oct. 22, someone broke a window and took a 27-inch iMac Computer from the offices of Keller Williams Realty. Video shows a black SUV with two men at the front doors of the building. One man had his head wrapped in a towel to avoid recognition.

 Cherrywood

Lane—A resident on Cherrywood Lane reported that while she was out of town in May, she had asked a new neighbor look after her cat. While she was gone, the neighbor called her, asking for her car keys so that her neighbor’s son-in-law could have the car worked on. The owner told her no, she didn’t need to do that. When she returned home, the car had minor damage and 500 miles added to it. The woman said that on a couple of occasions, she has had to be away from the home for a couple of days and noticed that someone has been coming in the home, eating food and leaving behind food she didn’t buy, and someone stole some costume jewelry and a drill.

 Mount Paran Road—On Oct. 28, a res-

ident said that he came home and found that someone had been in the house. He found men’s clothing bagged up sitting next to the front door. Several shirts, cash and other personal items including high school and college class rings were taken. The electronic items in the home appeared to have been left untouched, so police think the resident spoiled the burglary before all of the goods were taken.

 8000

block of Gables Lane—On Oct. 29, The victim said between 10:15 and 11:20 a.m. someone forced a back door to the home and entered the apartment. Missing items include jewelry and Vietnam Air Force medals.

 7600 block of Auden Trail—A 14-year-

old son saw his mother being robbed by two men in the home’s garage. The two men told the boy to leave, and he ran down the street and called the police. The woman later came down the street looking for her son. She told police that she was in her home around 7 a.m. and, when she walked to her garage, she saw two men crouching behind the car. One of the men grabbed her and demanded the keys to the car. She gave him the keys and he released her. She ran into the

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home and was confronted by the second man who pointed a gun at her and demanded the keys. She told him she gave the keys to the other man. The two men fled, got into a silver car and drove away with her purse and iPad. An investigation uncovered significant leads and an arrest is pending.

Jude’s Catholic School on Glenridge—On Nov. 6 following Family Day Services, which concluded around 1 p.m., people were cleaning up when the alarm service notified them they had movement in part of the building. They did not notice anyone, but a faculty member said a hat that was on display was missing. Video was reviewed later that showed three people entered the school. One of the suspects was wearing the hat, a furrimmed replica valued at $20.

 500

block of Lorell Terrace—On Nov. 6, a resident said someone forced entry to the home and took two iPads and a Samsung 40-inch television.

TH EFTS

 6000 block of Barfield Road—On Oct.

31, a student resident of the Hub said his door was forced open and several items were missing, including an X-Box, Kinect camera and collectible Star Wars memorabilia. One of his roommates is suspected.

 200

block of Brook Drive—On Oct. 31, a leaf blower was stolen from the resident’s garage.

 3000

block of Spring Creek Lane—A front door was kicked in at an apartment, but nothing was reported missing.

 200

block of Sandy Springs Circle— On Oct. 21, an employee of Kai Medical Spa said she saw a man standing in the front of the business, near the front desk. She asked him if she could help and he said “no.” She went to the back of the business and later discovered he had taken $195 from the front desk area.

 4000

block of Spalding Forest Court— On Oct. 22, a man reported his silver Burberry watch was stolen from a desk in his home. The watch is valued at $500.

 5000

5900 block of Roswell Road— On Oct. 22, a man wearing a brown sweater stole three cases of Advil brand medicines from the Dollar Store. He put the cases in his backpack and ran.

 4000

1100 block of Hammond Drive—On Oct. 22, a property manager said a tenant moved out, after never having paid his rent, and took a washer and dryer with him. The man owes $3,400.

 6000 block of Tanacrest Court—



On Nov. 2 a resident said that sometime over the past two weeks, some lawn equipment was taken from his garage.

block of Riverview Road—On Nov. 2, someone reported that stored construction equipment was stolen by the contractor of the project. He told the officer that a subcontractor, who is owed money, is a prime suspect. block of Roswell Road—On Nov. 3, a man said someone came into his apartment bedroom and took $600 cash and a gold cross. He said his ex-boyfriend has a spare key and is suspected of committing the burglary.

 795

Hammond Drive—On Nov. 3, a man said he allowed a woman to live in his condo for a month. He said she and her boyfriend left the condo last week but apparently returned on Nov. 3 and stole two flat screen televisions. He said they apparently made a spare key.

 500

block of North Chace—On Nov.



8300 block of Roswell Road—On Oct. 22, a man took a bottle of Viking Fiord vodka from the Northridge Package Store and ran. The store owner chased him, and the thief dropped paperwork about a shoplifting charge from the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. 

 6000

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 5600

block of Roswell Road—On Oct. 30, a man working out at Lifetime Fitness reported his gym bag with wallet and keys stolen. The wallet was recovered after one of the credit cards had been used at the Valero gas station at 5345 Roswell Road, where employees said they saw a man throw something in the trash.

 7100

block of Brandon Mill Road— On Oct. 31, a woman said she plugged her iPhone 6 and went to sleep on a couch at a Halloween party. When she woke at 3 a.m., the phone was gone.

 4500

block of Northside Drive—On Nov. 4, the owner and builder of a home reported that from about the middle of September, about $35,000 worth of material has been stolen from the construction site. This includes tools and finishing work.

 5000

block of Roswell Road 30342— On Nov. 6, a Royal Package Store employee said a couple came into the store around noon. The employee recognized the couple as the same pair suspected of a previous shoplifting. They grabbed a bottle of Crown Royal Reserve and ran out. The man wore a black hat and a red “hoodie,” with paint all over it. The woman was heavyset, around 5-foot-9-inches tall and wore jeans with a gray sweater tied around her waist. They left in an older model Lexus.

 6100 block of Mountain Brook Lane—

On Nov. 6, a man reported that between 3 and 6 p.m. someone stole his utility trailer from his yard next to his driveway.

THEFT FROM VEHICLES 8

Concourse Pkwy 30328 on Oct. 22

 5580

Roswell Road 30342 on Oct. 22

 6690

Roswell Road 30328 on Oct. 23

 8595 Roswell Road (x2) 30350 on Oct.

 6300

block of Roswell Road 30328 on

 4500

block of Roswell Road 30342 on

Oct. 24 Oct. 24

 6100

block of Powers Ferry Road 30327 on Oct. 24

 541

Northridge Road 30350 on Oct.

 6120  19

Roswell Road 30328 on Oct. 25

Cedar Run 30350 on Oct. 27

 100

block of Aldwych Lane 30350 on Oct. 27 CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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Sandy Springs Police Blotter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27  805

Mt. Vernon Highway 30328 on Oct. 27

 6000

Oct. 27

Lake Forrest Drive 30328 on

 6280

Roswell Road 30328 on Oct. 29

 1155

Mt. Vernon Highway 30328 on

 8540

Roswell Road on Oct. 31

 5555

Glenridge Connector on Oct. 31

 1500

block of Misty Oaks Drive on

Oct. 29

Oct. 31

 800

 6200

block of Peachtree-Dunwoody Road on Nov. 2

 500

Roswell Road on Nov. 2

block of Sutter’s Point on Nov. 4

 6510

Roswell Road on Nov. 4

 8549

Roswell Road on Nov. 4

block of Mountain Brook Way on Nov. 6

FR AUD  4000

block of Roswell Road—The owner of an auto care facility said he discovered an employee had stolen several company checks and later wrote them to himself.

 No

block of Abington Way on Nov. 2

 5925

 6100

 8100 block of Colquitt Road on Nov. 5

address reported— A man reported that someone accessed his Navy Federal Credit Union account and moved over $14,000 to another account of his. Then, someone withdrew the money from a Publix Store ATM in Lake Worth, Fl.

 8000 block of Roswell Road—Employ-

ees at Publix reported that a woman came in to present a check. The cashier held the check to the light and saw that the check had been obviously altered. This made the woman nervous, which further enforced the cashier’s opinion that the check was fake. The driver’s license appeared to be fake, too, he said. The woman left hurriedly.

 No

address reported—A man reported that his company check and bonus, total-

ing more than $4,500, had not been deposited into his account though the company’s direct deposit. He checked with human resources and found that a request was made to send the funds to a new account and number through the online portal system managed by “Paychex” Company. The change was approved by the office manager. The new account was originated in Salt Lake City.  No

address reported— Bank investigators for SunTrust Bank said a man opened a business account using fake documents and ID. A fake check was deposited and money transfers were conducted before the check was found to be fraudulent. Just under $66,000 was taken from the account.

AS S AULT block of Northwood Drive—On Oct. 18, a man said he was jumped while walking on Northwood

wore a black shirt. They took his wallet, $30 cash and his Samsung phone. He sustained a cut to the right eye, which was treated by EMS personnel.  8000 block of Roswell Road—On Nov.

2, a Chevron employee told police that a man, with whom he had previous problems with, came into the store and became argumentative. The man came around the counter and pushed the employee’s head with his fingers. He knocked several items off the shelf and then left.

 No address reported— A man said his now ex-girlfriend was at his home and refused to leave. After a conversation where he told her he didn’t love her, she threw a glass full of wine in his face and then left. He wanted to obtain a protective order.

 200

 Drive

by three men around 2 a.m. Two of the men wore white shirts and one

OTHER THINGS  8300

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SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF REZONING

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF TEXT AMENDMENT

Petition Number:

201403165

Petition Number:

TA14-011

Petitioner:

Rockhaven Homes

Petitioner:

City of Sandy Springs

Location:

5737 Long Island Drive

Request:

Present Zoning:

CUP (Community Unit Plan)

An Ordinance to Amend Section 8.2.3.G.2, MIX Mixed Use District, Minimum Lot Area and Section 22.2.4.B, Appeals, Limitation on Authority, of the Sandy Springs Zoning Ordinance.

Request:

To rezone the subject property to R-2A, with concurrent variances.

Public Hearings:

Planning Commission November 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor and City Council December 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF REZONING

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION

Petition Number:

201403227

Petition Number:

201403733

Petitioner:

Quintus Development

Petitioner:

Don Hopper

Location:

6337 Roswell Road

Location:

585 Amberidge Trail

Present Zoning:

C-1 (Community Business District), R-3 (Single Family Dwelling District), R-4 (Single Family Dwelling District)

Request:

To rezone the subject property to MIX (Mixed Used District), with concurrent variances.

1) One (1) primary variance from Section 109.225 (a) (1) & (2) of the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance for relief from the seventy-five (75) foot impervious surface setback to allow for future construction of a single family dwelling.

Public Hearings:

Planning Commission November 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

2) One (1) primary variance from Section 6.4.3(b) of the Zoning Ordinance for relief from the fifty (50) foot minimum front yard for future construction of a single family dwelling.

Mayor and City Council December 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION Petition Number:

201403465

Petitioner:

Janie J. Weeks

Location:

100 Belmont Trace

Request:

Three (3) primary variances from 1) Section 4.11.F of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the three (3) foot fence setback to zero (0); 2) Section 4.11.6.3.6 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a fence over four (4) feet in height to not have a picketed design; and 3) Section 33.22.c to reduce the ten (10) foot sign setback to zero (0).

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION Petition Number:

201403575

Petitioner:

Josh Keeling

Location:

120 Grantley Court

Request:

Primary variance from Section 109-225 (a) (1) & (2) of the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance for relief from the seventy-ﬁve (75) foot impervious surface setback and ﬁfty (50) foot undisturbed buffer to rebuild a deck.

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Ofﬁce Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION Petition Number:

201403593

Petitioner:

Amanda Woodruff

Location:

455 Abernathy Road

Request:

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION Petition Number:

201403587

Petitioner:

William David

Location:

132 Underwood Drive

Request:

1) One (1) primary variance from Section 109.225 (a) (1) & (2) of the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance for relief from the fifty (50) foot undisturbed buffer and seventy-five (75) foot impervious surface setback to allow for an addition to a single family residence.

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

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called to an apartment, where they found a 23-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive. EMS efforts to revive the victim failed and he was pronounced dead. His roommate said they had been drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana and doing cocaine. The roommate added his friend may have been taking OxyContin during the night. The roommate said the man fell out of his chair and was throwing up and coughing so he rolled the victim on his side, and then went to bed. The roommate said he didn’t call EMS that night “because of the weed.”  Wingate

Way—A pizza-delivery employee said a customer on Wingate Way placed a $22 pizza order. The delivery person went to the address but nobody was home. The customer was called and told them to send the pizza to the La Quinta Hotel on Holcomb Bridge Road.

The employee said they could not deliver there. The customer wanted a credit and was told the credit would take about three days. The woman on the phone got mad and yelled and then a man got on the phone and said he was going to shoot the place up.  285 East entrance ramp and Ga. 400—

On Nov. 1, a man said that he was driving and saw a mattress on the road. He tried to avoid it, but ran over the mattress causing it to be wedged up into his wheel axle. The mattress then caught fire. It was put out by fire officials.

 200

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 4900

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