Dunwoody Crier — January 9, 2020

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Donaldson-Bannister Farm celebrates sesquicentennial

GDOT plans public meetings on proposed I-285 express lanes

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Dunwoody City Council sworn in for new terms By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

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Dunwoody council members Joe Seconder, John Heneghan and Stacey Harris take the oath of office Jan. 2 at City Hall.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — New Dunwoody council members Stacey Harris and Joe Seconder took their oath of office Jan. 2. Councilman John Heneghan, who was reelected to his at-large post, was also sworn in and unanimously elected mayor pro tem. The mayor pro tem presides in meetings and ceremonial functions when the mayor is absent. The post was formerly held by Lynn Deutsch, who was officially sworn in as mayor Jan.2. “I can’t think of a better way to start a new year and a new decade with some

new leadership in the city of Dunwoody,” Deutsch said. “As I’ve said repeatedly, we had a great first 10 years, but the best is yet to come.” Heneghan pointed out that he is the lone inaugural member of the Dunwoody City Council still serving. He said he hopes that historical perspective will continue to be valuable to the other council members and citizens. “I am honored and very thankful that I’m able to continue my service and that I’m trusted by you, the community, to allow me to do so,” Heneghan said. For Harris and Seconder, though

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Local resident awarded Rhodes Scholarship By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody resident Ananya Agustin Malhotra, a 21 year-old senior at Princeton University, has been awarded the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the highest academic prizes in the world. Awarded annually, the Rhodes Scholarship provides 32 applicants across the United States the opportunity to pursue graduate study at the University of Oxford in England. Malhotra was one of two finalists selected from her district among a list of 14 candidates in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. A 2012 graduate of Marist School and of Holy Redeemer Catholic School in

Johns Creek, Malhotra said she originally decided not to apply for the scholarship, believing she wasn’t qualified. She changed her mind after prompting from her fellowship adviser. “It seemed like a distant star reserved only for those much more brilliant, accomplished, and decorated than me, and I very nearly didn’t apply at all,” said Malhotra. “With those [adviser’s] words in mind, I applied, focusing more on the process than the result, thinking of it more as an exercise in rediscovering myself and what I want of myself for the next few years, rather than as an application for a particular prestigious opportunity.” Since 1902, the Rhodes Scholar-

ships are the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world. Scholars are chosen based upon their superior academic achievements, overall character, commitment to others, and potential for leadership in their desired career field. Only 32 students in the United States are selected each year to receive the honor. This year, close to 3,000 students applied. The application process is rigorous. Each student must submit eight letters of recommendation, log a history of academic excellence, good character, scholarly achievements and leadership and express a commitment to “Stand Up

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