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Mill Glen Pond controversy is a muddy issue By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — It’s a muddy issue. Seven homeowners in the Mill Glen subdivision have been trying to persuade Dunwoody’s stormwater management department to solve a decades-old problem involving sediment that has been flowing into their privately owned pond. The neighbors say they are frustrated by what they say is the city’s lack of accountability in the matter, but Dunwoody officials claim they are “still reviewing the matter.” The problem, according to the homeowners, began years ago but was accelerated in 2010 when the city installed a 24-inch stormwater line to help alleviate drainage and erosion problems and crumbling infrastructure in the area. The expanded access resulted in a greater influx of water reaching the pond, along with mud and sediment being deposited at the north end of the pond. “With the erosion of the stream, continued sediment deposits from the surrounding city and county roads, and sediment deposits from new home construction over the years, resulted in soiled water draining into the pond,” an email sent to city officials May 2020 by Mill Glen resident Joan and Owen Dwoskin said. “We now have a ‘dead’ pond because the mouth of the pond has been blocked by a new ‘island’ of sediment. The volume of sediment is so high that vegetation is growing tall on the ‘island,’ eliminating any possi-
Dunwoody wrestlers win 3rd consecutive county championship By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com
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Owen Dwoskin, whose property abuts the Mill Glen Pond, points out erosion issues that the neighbors allege are a result of the city’s installation of a stormwater drainage pipe. bility that the spring that used to feed the pond fresh water will function as nature intended.” Neighbors say the city has tried to remediate the problem. An email sent in May 2020, Carl Thomas, the city’s stormwater utility manager, outlined
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plans for the streambank stabilization plan, which included the installation of silt fences, mulch and temporary seeding. “The plan will also use a bypass
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody High School’s wrestling team won first place at the DeKalb County Varsity Tournament Dec. 18. The victory marks the team’s third consecutive championship and its fifth title in the last six years. Head coach Luke McSorley said he is proud of their many accomplishments. “Our team goal every year is to win the DeKalb County Championship,” McSorley said. “I believe we have been successful over the years because we understand that it takes a team to win.” All 14 of the team’s competing wrestlers placed and earned team points in this year’s tournament. With five seniors graduating this year, the Wildcats aim to win the Region Dual Championship and wrestle in the State Duals in January. The team continues receiving positive feedback and support from parents and the school’s athletic administration. “The feedback from all of the par-
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