Dunwoody Crier — January 2, 2020

New mayor sets sights on 2020

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City places moratorium on Dunwoody Village development

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Dunwoody preps for 2020 repaving

funds. The 2020 plan adds a few roads DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody to the original list scheduled for paving: City Council has approved a 2020 • Peeler Road from Equestrian Way to repaving program, which will cover 37 Cherring Lane was added as part of a streets and almost 10 lane miles. sidewalk and bike lane project.

Blount Construction received a • At Brook Run Park, South Georgia Way contract extension for $3.5 million, will be paved after completion of the build6 66 66 6with 66 6most of the funding coming from out of the park that is underway now.

DeKalb County’s Special Purpose Local • Paving on Winters Chapel Road Option Sales Tax. makes the list as part of a shared-use “The contract extension is part of path project. a multi-year bid from 2018 that was • After deferral in 2019, Tilly Mill Road designed to minimize the impact of from North Peachtree Road to Stephens paving cost inflation,” Public Works Director Michael Smith said. “Increases Walk will be paved in connection with a new sidewalk and bike lane project. in state and local spending on transWhen Dunwoody became a city in portation projects has created a high December 2008, city leaders created a demand @ @ @ @ for paving contractors.”

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TSW to review and rewrite Dunwoody Village zoning regulations in an effort to make the area more attractive to developers.

In November, TSW presented a draft DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City of the revisions to the public for input.

Council has instituted a moratorium on The plan is expected to come before the development in Dunwoody Village until Planning Commission and then City June 2020.

Council early in 2020.

The decision, passed at the council’s Initially adopted in 2011, the DunDec. 9 meeting, stops any new land disturbance permits, special use applications woody Village Master Plan envisions transforming the area into a more walkor design reviews for 180 days. The staff able, mixed-use city center. Rather than requested the temporary moratorium to one overlay, the draft code divides the give the city time to complete revisions to area into four districts. the Dunwoody Overlay Master Plan before Along Chamblee Dunwoody Road considering any new development. and between Dunwoody Village Parkway The final vote was 6-1, with Counciland Mount Vernon would be the Village man Terry Nall opposed. Nall said the Center. This zone would have the highest moratorium would hurt businesses and density, up to five stories, and all develslow progress. opments more than 15,000 square feet “Approving this moratorium is a would be required to have a mix of uses. huge step backwards, and it just shoots To the west and north of the Village ourselves in the foot,” Nall said. “It is the Center would be the Village Commercial wrong way to treat our village property owners who have plans coming up in the District, which allows for up to four stories unless a development is near an existnext six months.” ing single-family home. To the southwest In response, Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch offered an amendment that allows and east would be the Village Residential District, and along the south would be the ongoing development to request revisions.

Village Office District. Both would have a “I believe this is a critical time in the maximum height of three stories. future of the Village, and I think the pubHousing, in some form, would be lic agrees with us,” Deutsch said. “What allowed in all four zones. No detached we see in cities that are surrounding us housing would be allowed within the Vilthat people mention as places they envy is that they make a plan and they stick to lage, but townhomes would be permitted commercial and residential areas. it. What I want this new council to have > >in the Owner-occupied multi-unit housing, is an opportunity to take a breath.” > >> > Deutsch said she wanted to see long-> like > condos or multiplexes, would be al> > lowed in all four districts, but rental apartlasting projects in >the Village, so> they > > > > > > > >ments would require a special use permit needed to be right the > first> time. >

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New state laws boost education deduction, alter medical protocols

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed more than 300 bills into law in 2019, and many went into effect Jan. 1.

Back in April, the governor signed 21 bills into law that went into effect July 1.

Those new laws covered issues from human trafficking to flag displays.

The latest series of new laws run the gamut from expanding deductions for college savings plans to narrowing the criteria for those placed on the child abuse registry.

Here’s a rundown of some of the new laws that went into effect Jan. 1: HB 166 establishes licensing requirements for genetic counselors. The law mandates continuing education for these professionals who create treatment plans for individuals or families affected by or at risk of genetic disorders.

HB 478 sets stricter requirements to

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Car not returned following test drive ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police are searching for two men who took a car for a test drive and did not return to the dealership.

On Dec. 18, an employee at SMZ Auto Import said the two suspects requested to test drive a 2002 Lexus SC430. One of the men gave provided the dealer with his ID and phone number, but the other man’s identity was not known to the dealership’s employees. A worker attempted to call the suspect several times, but he said the number was blocked.

list someone on the state’s child abuse registry. Abusers can now only be listed if they are 18 years old. Formerly, those as young as 13 could be listed. The process for having a review hearing before being added to the list or having a name expunged has also been updated.

HB 266 doubles the tax-deductible contribution you can make to a 529 savings plan from $2,000 to $4,000 per child if you’re a single taxpayer and from $4,000 to $8,000 per year if you file jointly with a spouse.

HB 182 requires remote sellers and online retailers to collect and submit state and local sales taxes if they exceed $100,000 in Georgia gross revenue. Studies estimate the state could realize up to $3.9 million in annual tax revenue from the new law.

HB 63 provides doctors a way around what is commonly referred to as “step therapy,” a protocol contained in health insurance plans that requires physicians to try certain preferred medi-

Thief takes holiday gifts from unlocked vehicle JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman notified police Dec. 22 that someone had removed Christmas presents from her vehicle parked along Lexington Woods Lane.

The victim said she parked her car, a silver Mazda CX-5, on the curb in front of her house at about 7:50 that evening.

When she returned two hours later, the presents – some clothing and household items – were no longer in the car. She said she had left the vehicle unlocked.

Restaurant executive reports missing deposits JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A regional executive with Zoe’s Kitchen filed a report Dec.

cations first and have those drugs fail before moving on to a medication that might be more suitable for the condition.

The law now gives doctors a way to apply for exceptions to avoid step therapy and quickly start patients on the medication they recommend.

HB 288 establishes flat, predictable and in most cases higher fees that clerks of the superior courts are entitled to charge for filing documents and instruments pertaining to real estate or personal property. It also provides for a flat sum structure, a repeal of certain related alternative fees and a repeal or provisions related to additional fees and costs in counties having a certain sized population.

HB 507 revises the criteria used by tax assessors to determine the fair market value of real property. Tax assessors now shall apply the existing zoning, use, covenants or restrictions, bank sales, and rent limitations in determining the fair market value.

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The executive said the deposits totaled approximately $1,800 and that when he inquired with the general manager about the discrepancy, he was told the deposits had been misplaced. He said the general manager stated that he was trying to put money into the account to compensate. He said the general manager also stated that he had not been working the dates the deposits went missing, but a check of the schedule indicated that this was inaccurate.

The general manager then said he would pay off as much of the missing deposits as he could when he got paid, but the regional executive has not heard back from him since.

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A LOOK AHEAD

Parks, Dunwoody Village top mayor’s list for 2020 Happy 2020! As we shepherd in the new year, there are many reasons for excitement and optimism in our community. The first decade of cityhood afforded Dunwoody the opportunity to complete LYNN DEUTSCH impactful infrastrucDunwoody Mayor ture projects, create the beginnings of a terrific parks and trail system and develop the best police force in Georgia.

Now, at the beginning of our second decade, our city has the opportunity to shape our identity — who are we, what do we want to be and how do we get there?

Based on what I learned both as a council member and as a candidate, our next decade should include an emphasis on connectivity, community, parks, recreation, arts and culture, Dunwoody Village and, of course, maintaining our top-notch police force.

At the end of 2019, the City of Dunwoody, with county funding secured by our DeKalb Commissioner Nancy Jester, purchased more than 7 acres of new parkland. This addition to our parks will allow not only the development of an additional play area in the city, but also create a trail system that will allow nearby neighborhoods to connect to the park and each other.

Speaking of new parks, Dunwoody will take possession of the old Austin Elementary School property in early 2020.

We will have multiple opportunities for public participation in the planning process to develop the park.

The improvements at Brook Run Park are set to open this spring with new fields and an amphitheater. In the next few

months, the Top End Mayors are preparing to develop a plan to connect our multi-purpose trails. As we continue to develop our park and trail system, I will work with City Council to make maintaining our facilities a top priority.

Dunwoody residents, in record numbers, have attended meetings and participated in surveys concerning the Dunwoody Village Master Plan Update.

Overwhelmingly, you have supported changes to the zoning code that will foster improvements to the area. I am excited to see the completion of the update to the Village plan and begin to implement the recommendations. By partnering with the property owners, I am confident that, in 2020, we will see the beginnings of the transformation of the area into a more walkable, vibrant place.

Dunwoody’s biggest challenges remain those that are outside our direct control. I have already begun discussions with leaders across DeKalb to address the challenges that the school system faces and look forward to working with them towards a solution that improves education across the county. While the I-285 managed lanes project has been slightly delayed, I continue to work with the Top End Mayors to mitigate the impacts of the project on our community and to ensure that there is a transit component included.

On a personal note, I want to thank you all for your support. So many of you graciously took time to speak with me in 2019. I look forward to working with you to make Dunwoody the best place to live, work and play. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to serve you and our community. Again, best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.

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State rep to introduce new DeKalb ethics bill

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — State Rep. Matthew Wilson (D-Brookhaven) has put forward legislation he intends to file in January to revive the DeKalb County Board of Ethics.

In 2015 DeKalb voters overwhelmingly approved the formation of an ethics board, but a 2018 Georgia Supreme Court ruling has rendered the board unable to function.

In November, DeKalb voters said ‘No’ to legislation that would have fixed the hole left by the Supreme Court but also contained other changes some said would gut the board’s effectiveness.

Now, Wilson has put forward what he calls a “clean” bill that addresses the problem created by the court ruling.

The law as passed in 2015 allowed four of the board’s seven positions to be appointed by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb Bar Association, Leadership DeKalb and by the universities within DeKalb. The court ruled these appointments unconstitutional because these bodies were not elected and are not answerable to DeKalb voters.

The other members are appointed by the DeKalb County legislative delegation, Probate Court and chief judge of the Superior Court. With only three members, the ethics board has been unable to make decisions.

In 2019, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 7, introduced by State Sen. Emanuel Jones. Critics said this law would also have made the ethics board less independent from the county CEO and the County Commission, positions the board is supposed to oversee.

The CEO would be able to make an appointment to the ethics board, and the CEO and commissioners would have to approve the ethics board’s policy. The legislation also would have replaced the county’s ethics officer with an ethics administrator, essentially a clerical posi-

Paving: Continued from Page 1 included paving the roads with the greatest maintenance needs first. Dunwoody has paved 178 lane miles since incorporation.

Paving operations are weather and temperature dependent. Paving requires a dry road surface and air temperatures above 45 degrees. As soon as the weather conditions are favorable, work will begin.

Other roads included in the 2020 paving plan are Ashley Trace, Burlin-

tion with no required experience in law or ethics work. The law would have required county employees to file complaints through Human Resources before turning complaints over to the ethics board.

Those changes could not have gone into effect unless approved through a referendum, and by a margin of nearly 2-to-1, voters said they were too much to swallow.

“When DeKalb voters voted down SB 7 by 61 percent, they sent us a clear mandate: give us a clean bill to fix the constitutional issues first,” Wilson said.

“That is exactly what my bill does.”

Wilson, a Brookhaven trial lawyer, was first elected in 2018 to represent District 80, which includes parts of Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and Chamblee.

Wilson’s bill as drafted only addresses the ethics board’s appointment process. If passed, the Superior Court and Probate Court would still get one appointment each, as well as DeKalb’s chief magistrate. Rather than one appointment for the entire DeKalb legislative delegation, the State House and Senate would each get one appointment.

Two members would be decided by a consensus of the mayors and city council members of the cities wholly within DeKalb County: Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain and Tucker.

Three DeKalb commissioners have thrown their support behind the legislation.

“We call on the DeKalb Delegation to simply change the appointment process and make no other substantive changes,” Commissioner Lorraine CochranJohnson said. “This is an easy fix that can be accomplished within a few days of the upcoming session.”

DeKalb Citizens Advocacy Council, an organization that spearheaded opposition to the referendum this fall, released a statement that it was encouraged by the work done ahead of the legislative session and it hoped for transparency in the process. game Drive, Chanel Court, Concord Place, Davantry Court, Davantry Drive, Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody Glen, Dunwoody Hollow Drive, Dunwoody Knoll Court, Dunwoody Knoll Drive, Dunwoody Park, Dunwoody Walk, Fox Hollow Court, Foxwood Court, Gallery Court, Hammond Drive, Harris Circle, Harris Trail, Huntington Hall Court, Kingsland Drive, Mill Gate Drive, Mill Glen Court, Mill Glen Drive, Mill Trace Court, Peeler Mill Court, Perimeter Center Parkway, Spring Mill Cove, Summerset Lane, Tillingham Court, Village Court, Village Mill Drive and Village Mill Road.

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January Calendar of Events

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City Council Meeting

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Free First Saturday - Fire

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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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City Hall 6 p.m.

Dunwoody Nature Center 1 p.m.

City Hall 6 p.m.

Dunwoody Community Garden Master Gardener Session - Companion Planting Brook Run Park Barn 11 a.m.-noon

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City Council Meeting

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Planning Commission Meeting

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Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild

City Hall 6 p.m.

City Hall 6 p.m.

Speaker: Inge Dam N. DeKalb Cultural Arts Center 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 20 9 am - noon Brook Run Park

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

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The Glass Menagerie

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Sesquicentennial Kickoff

Brook Run Park 8:30 a.m.-noon

Opening Night Stage Door Players

Champagne Concert — celebration of 150 years Donaldson Bannister Farm 1-4 p.m.

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City Council Meeting

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Census 2020 Community Forum

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Opening Reception: Questionable Origins

City Hall 6 p.m.

Dunwoody Library 6:30 p.m.

Spruill Gallery 6-9 p.m.

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OPINION

The INK PENN

A few of my favorite things As I pondered what to write about for Christmas, I mentally thumbed through previous columns on Christmas music, Christmas cats, and Christmas trips. What would it be this year?

Initially, I considered KATHY favorite childhood MANOS PENN Christmas gifts.

Spying yet another buck passing through our front yard expanded my thinking beyond Christmas gifts to thoughts of my favorite things year round — the things that inspire awe or a sense of contentment.

With a nod to Richard Rodgers and Julie Andrews, here’s what came to mind.

No matter that I see deer daily, I always pause as they pass through the yard. Some, like the bucks, are majestic.

Others like the Bambis, as I call them, are adorable. Watching the adolescents kick up their heels and nip at each other brings a sense of joy.

Seeing a hawk take flight or land nearby is an awe-inspiring sight. Not long ago, we spotted a wild turkey strutting through the backyard. How wonderful to have our own private nature preserve.

What would we do without our fourlegged children? Whenever Banjo is snoring gently at my feet or Puddin’ is purring in my lap, I can’t help but smile and sigh.

On chilly nights, Puddin’ joins us in bed and lies tucked against my side or on my back. I try to remain still so as not to disturb that little ball of warmth. Banjo?

He contentedly lies by the side of the bed, and these days, I wake him in the morning instead of vice-versa.

The first sight of bluebirds inspecting the house put up especially for them is an early spring pleasure. There seem always to be two couples vying for the right to move in, and the colorful scene is a delight.

Similarly, the sound of the Carolina wrens singing on the back deck is a sign they’ll soon start readying the nest between the screened porch and the chimney. They return to that spot year after year, and we look forward to the chirping babies come summer.

When it turns cold, I’m reminded that the fire in the woodburning stove is one of my favorite things. Unlike some fireplaces, it’s not only pretty; it also puts out heat and provides cozy warmth throughout the winter.

Add a snowy day, and I’m in heaven — as long as I’m not stuck on the road.

There’s something indescribably peaceful about the silence experienced during a snowfall. An undisturbed yard of pure white is a sight to behold. Undisturbed, that is until we let the dog out the front door. That’s a comical sight — Banjo frolicking in the snow, especially when it’s deep enough to tickle his belly.

Any time of year, books top my list of favorite things. My day is not complete without reading a few chapters before I turn off the bedside lamp. Somehow, cold weather makes reading even more pleasurable, and the emails from the library alerting me that a book is waiting for me make my day.

This time of year, it’s only natural that Christmas decorations make my list of favorite things: the crocheted angel tree topper, the bubble light nightlight, the colorful glass Woolworths ornaments that were my mother’s, my Richie Bear from Rich’s, and the two stuffed bears from Lord & Taylor’s.

My list isn’t lengthy. It’s a list of the simple pleasures in life — the things that bring me joy. What’s on your list of favorite things? Whatever it may be, I wish you and yours joy this holiday season and throughout the year.

Kathy is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her books, “Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch” and “The Ink Penn: Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday,” at the Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor/, and/or read her blogs at https://theinkpenn.blogspot.com.

The Investment Coach

Financial life planning resolutions It started with the Babylonians, the idea of new year’s resolutions. With a 10-month calendar, March heralded new year, Lewis J. Walker, CFP their kicked off with a festival to honor their gods and curry favor in hopes of good crops. When Roman emperor Julius Caesar introduced the 12-month Julian calendar, moving the first day of the new year to January 1 and honoring Janus, the god of beginnings, the idea of personally looking forward cemented the tradition of annual resolutions.

According to goskills.com, the top 10 most popular resolutions are exercise more; lose weight; get organized; learn a new skill or hobby; live life to the fullest; save more money/spend less money; quit smoking; spend more time with family and friends; travel more; and read more.

What does your list look like? For many of us, our top 10 list for 2020 may look suspiciously like last year’s.

That’s okay. Finishing what you resolved to do last year is a worthy goal.

Take it to a higher level of perfection and actualization.

Within a financial life planning context, how does money play into your resolutions? Some of the resolutions noted fall into the “fuzzy goal” category.

“Live life to the fullest.” What does that mean? The pursuit of meaning and purpose often transcends money into a spiritual realm. It may touch on relationships, philanthropy, stewardship, a cause. It may mean a major life transition. It may include some of the other nine goals in some shape or form. Good money habits most likely will play a part in your rejuvenation on the path to a more fulfilling life. How do your resolutions impact your life partner, family, children, others who love you and/or depend on you in some way?

Saving more money may depend on increasing your income and long-term earning power. That may require upping your skills, learning

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COMMUNITY

Dunwoody Rotary donates to Toys for Tots

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Hundreds of gifts bound for Toys for Tots deliveries by the US Marines were brought by Dunwoody Rotarians to their annual holiday luncheon at the Dunwoody Country Club on December 13.

This tradition, organized

by Janet Glass and her Rotarian husband Jim, has resulted in area children’s receiving bicycles and all manner of desired toys they would Crier 1/2/20 Crossword not have otherwise.

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St. Pius X girls basketball off to undefeated start

By LUKE WINSTEL For The Crier The St. Pius X girls basketball team is 120, its best start in over a decade. The Golden Lions are ranked No. 7 in the 4A classification and No. 43 in Georgia, according to MaxPreps.com. We discussed the squad’s SNIPES perfect start last week with head coach, Kyle Snipes.

Q: Wylie Sheridan has posted 13 points and 6 rebounds per game.

How has she impressed you most this season?

A: “Wylie has worked hard to put herself in a position to be the best post player and leader she can be. She has really worked on her footwork and finishing ability, but what I’ve been most impressed with has been her leadership. I think that has been one of the reasons we feel like we are having

a nice start to the season. She’s been positive and accepting of everyone on the team regardless of class, and I think that has been a big part of why the team enjoys hanging around together and doing things together. Very pleased with how she has taken to that leadership role.”

Q: What has been the team’s biggest strength in the first half of the season?

A: “I think the biggest strength of the team this year is that we don’t have to rely on one person. Certainly, Wylie averaging 13 per game has been nice, but we also seem to have a different two to three people each night stepping up in various ways, whether it is scoring, rebounding or defending. It’s not just one person or someone that thinks it should be just one person.”

Q: What is the team working to improve, heading into the second half of the season?

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Financial: Continued from Page 6 new things, changing jobs or careers, finishing or adding to your education, paying for coaching or other consultative assistance. It may mean cutting expenses to redirect money into self-improvement and the building of savings and emergency reserves. Comprehensive tax-planning may put more dollars in your pocket.

Don’t focus so intensely on tax-reporting for 2019 that you delay strategizing a tax-efficient plan for 2020 and beyond.

Recalling the Hebrew proverb, “Man plans, God laughs,” did you finish updating your will, powers of attorney for assets and health care, and trust documents if applicable? Stuff happens, even to the young. If you don’t have things in order, consult your adviser and get it done. If you don’t have sufficient life insurance, will the life plans, goals, and dreams of those who depend on you be dashed if you don’t come home one day?

How will sickness, serious injury or permanent disability impact your plans? Or how will infirmity on the part a spouse, elderly parent, minor or adult child, effect your life and plans? How would jarring surprises be paid for, dealt with? If you’re part of a larger family, who does what?

If you’re a closely held business owner, C-suite executive, key person in an enterprise, what resolutions might involve growing the value of the business, providing for growth and continuity should you or any key person die, is permanently disabled, retires, departs the firm for any reason? How would “what if’s?” impact your family, employees, investors, customers or clients who count on your enterprise? Irrespective of position, what have you determined to do to further your skills, upgrade your value to the firm, your end game being financial independence?

Resolve to follow the formula enunciated by Stephen Covey in his impactful book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”

“Begin with the end in mind.” With any goal, with any significant life transition (forced or chosen), what do you want to experience? What end result do you seek?

Avoid the fuzzy-goal syndrome. Relative to any resolution, words like “someday,” “maybe,” “I think…,” mean you have not created a solid plan. Declare, “I will!” Set a timeline for accomplishment, including a funding and progresstracking plan. When it comes to losing weight and exercise, there’s an app for that. Travel? Figure out what it will cost today for a given trip, set a date, add an inflation factor if it’s a year or more out, and start saving in a “trip account.” For “family time,” respected travel and tour operators offer active “family adventures” in America and globally catering to varied interests. See your travel agent.

Charles Kettering, 1876-1958, American inventor, engineer and successful businessman said, “Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas and progress.” Jan. 1, 2020, heralds a new leaf with new resolutions. But if your goals are not backed by a specific plan, with progress checks and mileposts, funding if need be, you only have a pipedream, a “will o’ the wisp” nothing burger. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a financial life planning strategist at Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553;lewis@lewwalker. com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group. He’s a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor.

COMMUNITY

Co-op donates nearly 4,000 pounds of canned goods to local charity DUNWOODY, Ga. — SEDC, a Dunwoody-based nonprofit utility software cooperative, donated 3,744 lbs. of canned goods to the Atlanta Community Food Bank in December as a part of its sixth annual Holiday Café employee celebration.

The weeklong event featured giveaways and games for SEDC employees while centering community involvement through charity.

Basketball: Continued from Page 8 A: “The biggest thing we would like to improve is how we’ve started games. We’ve talked about how we’ve approached games as if we are dipping our toe into the water to gauge it and then go from there. We feel like we’ve been a good second-half team, but we would really like to improve upon our starts because at some point it will come back to haunt us.”

Q: In your opinion, what has been the team’s biggest win of the season?

A: “Well, we treat every win the same. If you go off of rankings, or things of that nature, people looking at the schedule would say the win over GAC would probably be the best, but I think any road win is the best win a team can have, and we’ve been able to win consistently away from home thus far. I think to win over GAC got us to really believe that we could have the type of season that the coaching staff thinks we can still have.”

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PAST TENSE

Lord Family Farm was at Wickford Way George Washington Lord was born in 1852 in Madison County, Georgia. Dicey Ann Wade (full name Dicey Ann Sarah Frances Wade) was born in 1856 in the VALERIE Oak Grove comBIGGERSTAFF munity, which is now part of Sandy Springs. By 1860, they both lived in Oak Grove, and in 1875 they were married.

George and Dicey Lord had 12 children and moved their family to Dunwoody, establishing a home and farm in the area where Mount Vernon Road and Wickford Way intersect.

Their neighbors were the Cheeks to the west and the Warnocks to the east.

Three of the Lord children married members of another early Dunwoody family — the Mannings. Margaret Adella Lord married John Manning; Effie Elizabeth Lord married Starling Manning; and William Alexander Lord married Mary Angie Manning. These children each owned land in the same area along Mount Vernon Road, then known as Lawrenceville Road or Norcross Road.

In “The Story of Dunwoody” by Ethel Spruill and Elizabeth Davis, some of the memories of Fannie Mae Lord were shared through daughterin-law, Cletis French Jackson. Fannie Mae Lord was one of the other children of George and Dicey Lord.

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When Fannie Mae grew up in Dunwoody, she attended the old Dunwoody School, located where the Dunwoody Library and Spruill Center for the Arts are today. It was the only school in the area, which was sparsely populated with farmhouses.

She remembered the day the boiler at the Cheek cotton gin exploded on the southeast corner at Mount Vernon Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road. It was Nov. 21, 1920, the day before Thanksgiving. Her brother-in-law, John Manning, died as a result of the explosion.

Fannie Mae also recalled seeing Maj. Charles Dunwody on his “fine black stallion as he rode through the village to visit his farms and tenants.” He would have been living in the area of the Redfield subdivision at that time.

William Edward Jackson was visiting his sister in Dunwoody in 1906 when he met Fannie Mae Lord. Jackson worked for the Southern Railway as a switchman. He rode the Roswell Railroad to visit his sister and later to visit Fannie Mae Lord. Southern Railway had taken over operations of the Roswell Railroad at this point.

Fannie Mae and William did most of their courting while on buggy rides.

They married in 1910 and had eight children. At one time, they lived in a home where the first Austin Elementary School sits on Roberts Drive. According to ancestry.com, in 1959 they lived in a home on McDonough Street in Roswell. The home was known as Sleepy Hollow. Solution B O O K E D G E E I R E N E P S L I A B U C K A L O E G U N B S C E A T L A S E E R T E A S A R T

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FREE FIRST SATURDAY

What: With the guidance of DNC educators, learn how to make fire a few different ways. Wraps up with s’mores. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Info and registration: dunwoodynature.org

FEATURED: JOHNS CREEK VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY

What: Volleyball Skills Academy is geared towards all skill levels for ages 8-14 that want to learn the basic skills and fundamentals of volleyball. Coaches will offer instruction in passing, setting, hitting and serving. Competitive play will be added in March and April.

When: Monday, Jan. 6, 6-8 p.m.; classes through Jan. 29 Where: South Forsyth Middle School, 2860 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Cost: $150 Info and registration: IVCvolleyball.com

CALENDAR

to 1 p.m.; gallery talk on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Free Where: Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Road, N.W., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Info: www.fultonarts.org

EVENTS: FRIENDS OF THE ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Come support the library and library programs by shopping at the Friends’ book sale on the library porch and in the Friends Bookstore (upper level, lobby area).

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fotal.org

FIRST MONDAY AT FLEMING’S

What: Join the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber at its First Monday event. This exciting monthly event will also afford attendees the opportunity to engage with our Chamber and with other business leaders throughout the Perimeter.

When: Monday, Jan. 6, 5: 30-7 p.m.

Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4501 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta Cost: $10 for members, $20 for prospective members More info and registration: business. perimeterchamber.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects.

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

HEALTH AND FITNESS: UGLY PAJAMA 5K RUN

What: Celebrate the ugliness, tackiness and silliness of ugly pajamas. Proceeds go to the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta.

This is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 8 a.m.

Where: Parking is at Newtown Park, Johns Creek Cost: Registration starts at $30 More info and registration: active.com

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 8-9 a.m.; meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Authors George Weinstein and Roger Johns present their latest mystery novels. Hear a moderated discussion about their writing journey, followed by Q & A and book signings. Free to public.

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living continuing education classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Choose from 22 different topics including history, finance, nature journaling, philosophy and more.

When: Jan. 7-Feb. 27, times vary by classes Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $60 per session Info and registration: selroswellga.org

SIGHTS & INSIGHTS ART EXHIBITION

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

TAI CHI NEW BEGINNERS COURSE

the year! Although buyers may take a reprieve from searching for homes, serious buyers will continue to look at listings regardless of time of year.

Also, the fall and winter months offer unique holidays and events that give buyers a sense of what your community is truly like. Take advantage of your neighborhood’s festive offerings, whether it be light displays, seasonal décor, trickor-treaters or community gatherings, as these details bring value to a buyer’s de-

cision to live in one neighborhood versus another.

LET’S TALK ARTS

What: Fulton County Arts & Culture and Dunwoody Fine Art Association present Sights & Insights, a Southeastern regional art show juried by Susannah Darrow.

When: From Jan. 17 to Feb. 28; reception on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m.

Sell: Continued from Page 10 time, leading to less stress and frustration for you!

Serious Buyers Always Exist The home buying and selling process doesn’t stop, which means that serious buyers exist every day, and season, of

What: The primary goal for this meeting is to generate constructive analysis of the issues involved and to develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

FIVE STAR 5K/10K CHAMPIONSHIPS

What: Both the 5K and 10K races start include upscale short-sleeved tech shirts for participants, finisher medals and awards.

When: Sunday, Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.-noon Where: North Forsyth Middle School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: $30 Info and registration: fivestarntp.com What: Explore Tai Chi — a gentle, lowimpact, yet powerful exercise program — in this four-class beginners course.

When: First class Monday, Jan. 6, 10-11 a.m.

Where: City of Milton Community Place, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton

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Cost: $60 Info and registration: wellesong.com

REAL CAUSE OF DISEASE

What: Why is degenerative disease at an all-time high even though people spend more money than ever before on health care? In this seminar, learn the real cause of disease and the road to recovery.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming Info: eventbrite.com or 678-638-0898

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 20, 2020, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: DEPARTURE

What: Departure is a Journey tribute band that replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group.

When: Friday, Jan. 3, 9:30 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Club, 415 Peachtree Parkway Info and tickets: rosatis.ticketleap.com

SLIPPERY WHEN WET

What: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute was formed in 2003

by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of “Are you Jon Bon Jovi?”.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 9:30 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Club, 415 Peachtree Parkway Info and tickets: rosatis.ticketleap.com

committed service, you are guaranteed to have helpful suggestions as well as tangible strategies that will make your home desirable in any season.

Taking time to reflect and consider different options for selling your home could ultimately lead to your success! If you would like more assistance with selling your home, the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty team would be happy to help! Please give us a call at 770.442.7300.

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HELP WANTED PORTER BREW QUE Dunwoody seeking experienced, friendly servers & porters. Apply in person @ 5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd or call 470-475-9432.

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Thurman 770-993-7999 Free E s ti m at es • Ins u red www. rot -d oc.c o m

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CONCRETE/MASONRY

KEVIN MURPHY

33 YEAR DUNWOODY RESIDENT

CONCRETE

Driveways Removal/Replacement

Standard • colored • stamped • brick accent Free Estimates / 100’s of local references

770-481-2679

SUPPORT CRIER ADVERTISERS AND LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW THEIR AD! ALEX FRASER MASONRY INC. • BRICK • CONCRETE

Alex Fraser, President Website:

• BLOCK • STONEWORK

www.alexfrasermasonry.com E-Mail: afrasermasonry@aol.com

FULLY INSURED Tel: (770) 664-2294 Cell: (404) 281-0539

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CONCRETE/ MASONRY

GUTTER CLEANING

LANDSCAPING

MARTINEZ MASONRY

GUTTER CLEANING by Squeaky Clean. Including new gutter installation. I do the work personally, so that I can guarantee satisfaction to every customer. 770-394-9468.

WOOD LANDSCAPE, inst plants, walls,paver patios, lawns, prune, mulch, clean-ups,drain probs.

770-639-6625.

Retaining Walls • Patios• Repairs

Walkways • Masonry Work

martinezmasonry281@yahoo.com

404-408-4170

Ask for Tony Martinez

ELECTRICAL

Belco Electric

HANDYMAN SVCS.

LAWNS BY AMANDA - Mom with a Mower. Maintenance, Installation, General Clean up Work, Seasonal Color, Pruning, Leaf Removal. 770-500-4960.

MATTHEW THE HANDYMAN carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, Honey Do’s 7am appt’s.

404-547-2079.

www.thecrier.net THIS SIZE AD ONLY $40.00

“Family Owned Since 1972” Fast Dependable Service by Professional Uniformed Electricians

PER INSERTION

PRE-PAYMENT ONLY 2”x1” size

770-455-4556

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FABRICS

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Part-T ime Full-T ime

Gutters Plumbers

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Autos

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BUY IT T, SELL IT T, FIND IT!

FIREWOOD 678-463-9092 www.farwudbranger.com Text me Your order

FLOORING SAGGING FLOORS Rotten wood,structural and foundation repair. Free assessment on site.

404-941-HOME 404-941-4663.

GARAGE DOORS

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CONTACT TACT US A AT 770-442-3278, EX EXT XT T. 143

LANDSCAPING

Serving Dunwoody for over 37 years Get on the Schedule Today! Mowing, Cleanup, Pruning,

404 CUT LAWN 770-804-9900

Pine Straw, Pine Bark, Cypress Mulch, Flowers, etc.

love... the things you on e m ti d en p S of your lawn let us take care

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Thhe ON T NL LY garaagge door com mppany in Dunwooddyy!

We sell, install and repair We garage doors and openers.

Autth horized Genie Dealer serving Dunwoody since 1973.

770-393-1652

If you can’t liffftt your doorr,, If let Dunwooddyy Door Lifftt it!

info@greenmarklandscaping.com

$5 OFF

first maintenance visit with approved service agreement Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase

3% OFF

landscaping installation of $5,000 or more Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase

Locally Owned & Operated

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LANDSCAPING

AWARD D WINNING LAND DSCAPES

PET SITTING

PIANO RENTAL

PERSONAL BUTLER, LLC for your pet/house sitting and concierge needs. 770-804-0019.

OVER 200 PIANOS to choose from. New & Used.

Call 404-329-0026

Contact 770-442-3278 to list your business in the service directory today!

FIRST RESPONSE POOL SERVICE

TREE SERVICES

a MALTTAA Awarrdd Winning Fir Firrm m

770 840 88884 770.840.88

Servicing & Repairing Swimming Pools in Dunwoody and the surrounding areas for over 15years Residential & Commercial Renovations • Replastering • Tile Coping • Weekly Service • Repairs New Equipment Installation

-JDFOTFE t *OTVSFE t 3FGFSFODFT PAINTING SVCS. Licensed

Insured

Full Service Exterior Specialists ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS

www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com

770-971-1577

GEORGIA STATE PAINTING Quality Service on Int/Ext Painting Serving the Dunwoody Area Est. Ref's Readily Avail.

770-394-9468

ALL EXTERIORS HAND BRUSHED NO SPRAYING!

770-330-8557

www.firstresponsepools.com PRESSURE CLEANING

PRESSURE WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING

BY SQUEAKY CLEAN

Servicing the Dunwoody area since 1981, with more than 1000 established references available.

CELEBRATING MY

39TH YEAR! THE NORTHSIDE PAINTING COMPANY OF ATLANTA -Exterior and Interior -Expert Workmanship/Quality Materials -Thousands of Dunwoody Clients -No Spraying / No Subcontracting -No Up-Front Money / Insured -Locally Owned and Operated Since 1981, THE Name You’ve Come To Trust

Call Jeff (770) 394-1402 Cell (770) 853-1219 Free Estimates

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING

Pressure Washing Carpentry Deck Repair Rotten Wood Drywall Repair

Free Estimates Insured

Call 770-899-1354

GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED

POOL SERVICES

Ogletree Enterprises

Ken Ogletreee

KETNER CONTRACTING Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting.

Lic/Ins. Exc Refs. Free Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762.

IN THE CRIER CLASSIFIEDS Email : classifieds@ criernewspapers.com

30 Y Yeears of K Keeeep pin ngg Dunwood dyy Green

Installatioon Maintenance Seasonal Color o

ROOFING

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!

I REPAIR ROOF LEAKS! I CLEAN

Phone:

(770) 394-9468 Sammy Pegram III

GUTTERS THAT ARE COVERED!!

Licensed/Insured

• Competitive Pricing: Ext. house wash, fences, pool/patio decks & driveways (ASK ME ABOUT CAR OIL STAIN REMOVAL AND MY EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS)

Additional Services: , Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Small Roof Repair and Tree Pruning.

HAND BRUSH EXTERIOR PAINTING!!!!

“I Do The Work Myself, So That I Can Guarantee That The Job Gets Done Right!!!

NEUMANN'S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE: Joe Neumann 770-452-1173 or 404-644-7179.

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in our classifieds!

Plumbing, Handyman, Electrician, Pet Sitting, Tree Removal, Etc.

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griffintreeservices.com

404-234-4810

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