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City amends moratorium on Dunwoody Village development Council revises the six-month moratorium to allow restaurants, bars, health clubs and medical office projects to begin

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — In a unanimous vote Jan. 13, the Dunwoody City Council revised the six-month Dunwoody Village development moratorium to allow restaurants, bars, health clubs and medical office projects to move forward.

For other businesses the moratorium will remain in place until June, preventing any new land disturbance permits, special use applications or design reviews. The city staff asked for the temporary moratorium to give the city time to complete revisions to the Dunwoody

Village Master Plan before considering any new development.

In December when the moratorium was passed, then City Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch said she wanted to give the new council time to take a breath and to make sure that Dunwoody Village sees the development the public wants.

“In this era, we only get one chance at redevelopment,” Deutsch said in an interview at the time. “What gets redeveloped is going to be there for many generations, so we needed to do a moratorium in order to protect the work we are currently doing on updating the master plan.”

Now, Mayor Deutsch says the original moratorium was overly prohibitive and that the council can accomplish those same goals while being more permissive for certain businesses.

“Our main priority is ensuring that the Village develops in a way that we’re proud of and meets our residents’ needs,” she said. “We were able to amend it and still meet our goal of protecting the planning process that’s ongoing.”

The change came after representatives from CrossFit Dunwoody, at 5525 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, asked the council to reconsider the moratorium

during public comments Jan. 2. They said the moratorium jeopardized its expansion plans.

Since January 2019, the city has been working with Atlanta-based planning firm 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 of the revisions to the public for input.

The plan is expected to come before the Planning Commission and then City Council in the coming months. Initially

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World War II roundtable shares veterans’ stories

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Historian Phil Turner speaks before the Atlanta World War II Roundtable on Jan. 16 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — At the World War II Roundtable in Dunwoody, veterans, military families and history enthusiasts gather to keep the stories of “the Greatest Generation” alive.

On Jan. 16, Historian Phil Turner, who has conducted more than 200 oral histories of veterans, was the guest speaker.

“I have been to several of these roundtables and there are always excellent presentations and a lot of good folks,” Turner said.

Turner shared the experience of

World War II veterans he had interviewed, including those involved in the D-Day Normandy landings and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, who dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

Turner started with humorous stories before transitioning to painful ones, capturing different sides of what it was like to be a pilot, submariner, infantry man or bombardier in World War II. “When you’re sitting five feet away doing these interviews, you can not only hear their voice, you can hear the changes in their tone,” Turner said. “You see the changes in their eyes, and some-

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint Jan. 7 as she started to enter her home.

The woman said she arrived at her home on Peachtree Place Parkway after midnight. While retrieving her keys, a man approached her, placed a gun near her face and demanded money.

When the woman said she didn’t have any cash, the man struck her on the side of her face with the gun.

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Tens of thousands stolen from mall clothing store DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police are investigating the theft of $11,500 in cash from a Perimeter Mall clothing store at Ashford Dunwoody Road.

Police met with the manger, who said that on Jan. 6, employees discovered six cash deposit bags were missing from the safe. The bags contained about $11,500.

The manager said only managers have the code to unlock the safe. She added that another manager, had recently been terminated Jan. 3 and never returned the key to the store.

Police said they found no signs of forced entry.

Check stolen in mail used in bank fraud DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Sandy Springs man contacted police Jan. 7 after he was alerted by his bank about a fraudulent check.

About a year ago, the man had put a check in the drop box for Camelot Jewelers.

In 2020, the man’s bank called to inform him that the check, which was originally for $100, had been chemically

The woman gave the man $200, then dumped the contents of the woman’s purse on the ground when the woman’s mother opened the door.

The man pointed the gun at the woman’s mother and attempted to push his way inside. The mother, however, said she did not let him pass because there were children inside.

The suspect left with two iPhones, $200 cash and a wallet containing the woman’s Social Security card.

washed and cashed for nearly $10,000.

The man cancelled his bank account before contacting police.

Woman’s wallet stolen after leaving it unattended DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody woman contacted police Jan. 8 after she realized her wallet had been stolen at the Panera Bread on Olde Perimeter Way. The woman said she had been eating at the restaurant, and at one point, she went to her car to retrieve an item. She left her purse on the back of a dining room chair unattended while she went to her car.

When the woman returned, she noticed that her wallet was gone.

The store manager said there were no cameras facing where the woman had been dining.

Jewelry, cash stolen from locked building ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigation a Dec. 30 burglary at a jewelry store on Holcomb Bridge Road in which $9,000 in jewelry and $10,000 in cash was reported stolen.

Police responded to a burglary call at the location that evening.

Police said the suspects had entered the store through the roof, where a security camera was pushed back, and a hole was cut through the roof close to the store’s safe.

Inside the store, a second hole was

cut in the wall of the safe. The jewelry and cash were stolen from the safe.

Police said the suspects likely exited through the back door, which appeared to have been pried open from the inside.

Woman’s purse stolen from unlocked car DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Doraville woman reported Jan. 8 that her car had been burglarized at the apartment complex on Lake Ridge Lane.

On Jan. 5, the woman had parked the car and entered her apartment.

The next morning, she noticed that her purse, which had been left in the car, was gone.

The woman told police the car had been left unlocked.

Woman spots suspect allegedly stealing mail ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman contacted police Jan. 7 after she saw a man take her mail while he drove by her house.

The woman said that afternoon, she was looking outside her window at Riding Trail Court when she noticed a van make a U-turn and stop at her mailbox.

The driver got out of the van, took the woman’s mail, then drove off.

The woman told police she had placed two personal checks, for $170 total, in her mailbox earlier for outbound delivery.

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School superintendent recommends new plan with minimal redistricting

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Schools Interim Superintendent Ramona Tyson presented a redistricting plan Jan. 13 that significantly differs from previous staff plans discussed with the School Board.

Tyson said the goal of her plan was to minimize disruption to families until a long-term solution can be implemented to address overcrowding. But, some Dunwoody parents have criticized the plan for not doing enough.

“This district needs a comprehensive master plan,” Tyson said. “The Dunwoody cluster is overcrowded and what it’s going to take to fix it is not an overnight bullet. It’s going to take phases to get it done.”

The plan provides some relief to Dunwoody and Hightower elementary schools, the two most overcrowded schools in the Dunwoody cluster. About 100 students would be moved from Dunwoody to the new Austin Elementary School, and about 100 would be moved from Hightower outside the cluster to Doraville United.

In plans presented by the school district for public input last fall, all Dunwoody cluster schools were impacted to some degree. Under Tyson’s plan, only Austin, Dunwoody and Hightower would be.

Council: Continued from Page 1 adopted in 2011, the Dunwoody Village Master Plan envisions transforming the area into a more walkable, mixed-use city center.

Megan Cann, chair of the Principal’s Advisory Council of Dunwoody Elementary School, said some parents felt blindsided by Tyson’s plan.

“When the map came out on Monday, especially the Dunwoody Elementary community was outraged,” she said. “We felt like we had done what was asked of us with community input sessions — done the surveys, shown up to the meetings, looked at lines and maps and numbers — and it feels like all that effort was in vain.”

Across the district, 800 students would be moved, about 50 portable classrooms would be eliminated and student moves would be minimized.

There would be no portables at Austin, but they would remain at Dunwoody and Hightower.

“It’ not an ideal learning environment for our students,” Cann said. “It makes it difficult for the teachers. We have 8-year-old kids who are going to a portable bathroom outside. I just feel like we could do better for our students in America in 2020.”

Cann said if the school district could move an addition 100 to 150 students from Dunwoody Elementary to another school, all of its core classes could be taught in the school building. She also noted that the area zoned for Dunwoody will see more development in the coming years than other areas of the city, potentially

exacerbating the unequal distribution of overcrowding.

“I feel like they took the path of least resistance by moving a minimum number of students, but it just didn’t achieve the goal of relieving the overcrowding and distributing the burden of overcrowding,” she said To better understand those enrollment and development projections, Tyson recommended contracting with a third party to develop a comprehensive master plan, which would include looking at future redistricting.

“We need to slow down and do it the right way,” Tyson said. “We don’t want to move people two, three times.”

Tyson also said the district needs to start work on a new elementary school for the Dunwoody and Chamblee clusters. Cann appreciated Tyson’s call to start working toward long-term solutions, but said parents are skeptical that those changes will happen efficiently given DeKalb Schools track record.

“We listened,” Tyson said. “While this solution won’t hit every mark, and board members, I won’t make you happy with everything you wanted, in the long term I believe we will mark every check that needs to be marked.”

Stan Jester, who represents Dunwoody on the School Board, thanked Tyson for a “thoughtful” plan but said some details may need to be changed.

On Jan. 14, the Dunwoody Planning Commission considered making Dunwoody Village an open carry entertainment district. Alcohol would have to be carried in a clear plastic cup with a limit of one drink per adult to be carried on the street and public spaces.

Open carry would not be allowed after midnight.

The zoning amendments, if approved by the City Council, would also allow microbreweries and wine specialty stops in commercial and mixed-use areas of the city.

More information about the Dunwoody Village Plan update can be found on the city’s website, dunwoodyga.gov.

DeKalb Schools partners with Emory to establish health centers DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County School District and Emory University will collaborate on developing six new school-based health centers in DeKalb County schools.

The school-based health centers are designed to improve the overall health and wellbeing of children and adolescents through comprehensive health services.

“We know that healthy students are more likely to come to school on a daily basis, remain engaged and excel academically,” interim Superintendent Ramona Tyson said. “We look forward to the opportunity to form meaningful and impactful partnerships with other agencies to serve our children in need.”

The district is in the process of identifying the six sites and plans to open the first two during the 2020-2021 school year. The school-based health centers will be directed by Dr. Veda Johnson, professor in the department of pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine.

“School-based health centers are a holistic approach to caring for underserved children and adolescents, improving access to primary health care, and in turn improving overall health outcomes and school attendance and performance,” Johnson said. “The structure of these health centers will include comprehensive primary care with an integrated behavioral health component.

This is critical to providing care for the whole child and addressing those issues that impact a child’s learning and overall academic achievement.”

Emory will use tax revenues collected

by DeKalb — estimated at $1.35 million per year — to establish six schoolbased health centers in DeKalb Schools over a five-year span. After the five-year agreement, DeKalb County Schools and Emory aim to make these health centers self-sustaining within the communities they serve.

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WWII: Continued from Page 1 times they’ll shoot an arrow. It will stick with you because it’s been sticking with them for 60 to 75 years.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimated there were around 390,000 American World War II veterans alive as of September 2019, although hundreds die each day. The roundtable works to elevate the voices of surviving veterans.

“People don’t realize how many veterans with incredible stories we have right here in our community,” said Jeff Johnson.

The group meets on the third Thursday of months September through June at Dunwoody United Methodist Church to socialize, eat lunch and hear guest speakers on World War II history. Social time begins at 10:45 a.m. with speakers beginning at noon.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimated there were around 390,000 American World War II veterans alive as of September 2019, although hundreds die each day.

January’s meeting was a special one as crews from the National Geographic Channel were on site to interview preselected World War II veterans for a documentary on World War II. “To be in the presence of people of such accomplishment and such unending honor is truly humbling,” said Bill Newcott, a writer for National Geographic Magazine. “Thank you for sharing your stories with me and with our TV crews.”

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At the World War II Roundtable in Dunwoody on Jan. 16, veterans, military families and history enthusiasts gather to keep the stories of “the Greatest Generation” alive.

Marcus Jewish Center to present free talks for Black History Month DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will host two speakers in celebration of Black History Month, as they discuss topics related to Jewish and African-American relations.

Both programs are free and open to the community and more information can be found at atlantajcc.org/blackhistory or by calling 678-812-4070.

Monday, Feb. 10 from 10 to 11 a.m., former Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves will speak on “Growing Up Black and Jewish.”

Raised in a middle-class family in Jacksonville, Fla., Eaves learned the value of hard work, education and service from a young age. His grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica

with big dreams, but faced challenges as a black, Jewish man. He was director of the Atlanta Office of the Peace Corps and has served on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, where he worked to advance policies that stimulate economic growth, reduce crime and bring social and financial security to an ethnically and religiously diverse population.

Thursday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. historian Jeffrey Jenkins will present a talk on black and Jewish relations in Savannah, Ga. Jenkins was taught to read at 4 years old by his Jewish neighbors, the Rubins, in Savannah. The Rubins were the first Jewish family Jeffrey knew, and they became his great friends. In 1976, Jeffrey was the first graduate from Savannah State College to earn a Ph.D. He went on to teach, and later retired from a position as a professor of American History and Economics at Savannah State at the age of 52.

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Sign campaign spreads kindness

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — As you drive around Dunwoody and surrounding communities, you may see signs with the words “Be Kind” printed in colorful ink.

The sign trend was started by a local family with a simple mission to spread positivity in their community.

In February 2019, Leslie and Bill Worthington were in Owensburg, Kentucky, for a memorial service. As they drove around the small-town neighborhoods surrounding the church, among the real estate and campaign yard signs, they noticed plain signs with the message “Be Kind.”

“I kept searching for an advertisement or the name of an organization taking credit for the signs,” Leslie said.

“Nothing to be found. Just a simple message to ‘Be Kind.’”

Leslie remembers when they returned home that weekend, the senior minister at their church, Dunwoody United Methodist, closed the services by urging the congregation “to go and just be kind to one another.”

Unable to shake the signs from their minds, the Worthingtons decided to

Colorful “Be Kind” signs are planted in yards around Dunwoody. make it their personal mission to spread kindness in Dunwoody.

“It’s a small, tight-knit community, and I thought I could probably get most of my friends and maybe even some other neighborhoods to put these signs in their yard,” Leslie said. “It’s just a

reminder as you’re going around your busy day to be nice and kind.”

The family ordered 100 signs and gave them away to friends and neighbors. Then they ordered 100 more and handed them out at the Fourth of July parade. The project took off last fall after a post on “The Aha Connection” blog.

“The more that go out, the more people are contacting me to get them,” Leslie said. “I’m not doing it to draw attention to myself or to make money, it’s just a personal little mission.”

As of today, the Worthingtons have distributed around 400 signs. Originally paying out of pocket to print the signs, the family now asks for a $6 fee to cover the production costs. Additional donations are also welcome.

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Worthington said if the project grows too large, she might see if a local church or organization can take over, but for now she is happy to do her part to pay it forward.

“We hope it reaches much farther than Dunwoody and we thank each of you who have helped fan the spark thus far,” Leslie said. “I have great faith in our community and other neighborhoods. If we all pitch in, we can make a change and set a good example. And who knows, maybe someone from out of town will be driving through, see our signs and take it with them to wherever they are from, just like we did.”

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The INK PENN

Perfect time for a library sale What better time is there to stock up on books than January?

When I think of winter reading, I picture myself snuggled beneath a fleece throw on my couch, a fire going in our woodburning stove, perhaps some KATHY candles burning, a MANOS PENN mug of tea or hot chocolate nearby, and blissful silence. Add a cat in my lap, a dog at my feet, my husband reading in his recliner, and it’s a perfect scene.

I’d be reading a mystery, my preferred genre, though I sometimes branch out to others. My TBR pile would be handy, whether it was filled with books from the library or from the Friends of the Dunwoody Library January sale.

The FODL sale is coming up — starting Thursday afternoon Jan. 23 for the general public, continuing Friday and Saturday, and picking back up Monday, Jan. 27 with Bag Day. Thanks to the volunteers, donors and customers from near and far, the FODL had a successful 2019, and they’re looking forward to a repeat in 2020.

Nan Green, FODL president, reports the September sale was hugely successful with good attendance and a record amount of money raised for the Dunwoody Library. The group’s new ability to accept credit card payments will help customers and hopefully increase sales too.

How does the FODL use the money they raise? As of December, they were close to finishing a Friends-funded renovation of the kitchen, with new paint, new flooring, a new backsplash, new/refurbished cabinet doors and several new cabinets. The kitchen is used by many organizations, including the Friends, who meet and hold events at the library.

Other Friends’ investments included a new overhead projector for the Williams Meeting Room, additional racks for storing meeting room chairs and professional

cleaning of the library carpeting. Coming in early 2020, the Friends will underwrite new upholstered furniture and new carpeting in the lobby and hallways.

The Dunwoody Garden Club completes twice-a-year plantings in the spring and fall and also offers guidance to the city on landscaping. Do you enjoy the plants in the atrium in the library?

That’s maintained by the Garden Club.

Have you ever wondered who belongs to the FODL? As of November 2019, the organization was composed of 481 active members: 283 seniors, 80 individuals, 68 families, 5 students, 20 patrons ($50), 21 sponsors ($100), 4 benefactors ($250+). From this group, 116 volunteers donate their time as follows: 108 to book sales, 35 to programs and 27 to both sales and programs.

Have you joined or renewed your membership yet? You can stop by the membership table to renew your membership and/or make a donation. You may also renew your membership or donate to the FODL any time by picking up a form conveniently located year-round in the library lobby near the Friends of the Dunwoody Library door.

Are you organizing, straightening and clearing out as many of us do in January?

The FODL invites your book donations too, just not the week of the sale. Magazines, books, and puzzles are welcome.

I’ve got several bags of books ready and have plans to get serious about collecting the magazines spread around my house.

Of course, getting organized would require me to stop reading in my comfy chair in front of the fire. Perhaps another day.

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The Investment Coach

Your new decade Jan. 1, 2010.

Where were you? What were you doing? Fast forward 10 short years and here you are. January 2020, the first month of a new and new deLewis J. Walker, CFP year cade. What have you learned from the past? What will you take into your future? What will the world at large look like? What will your personal realm look like?

Writing in the Miami Herald on 1/1/2010, Dave Barry opined, the decade “begins grimly, with the pesky unemployment rate remaining high. Every

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poll shows that the major concerns of the American people are federal spending, the exploding deficit, and — above all — jobs, jobs, jobs.” But the focus of the Obama administration was on health care reform, an effort highlighted by a March signing ceremony where Vice President Joe Biden dropped an f-bomb on a still hot mic.

Funny thing happened on the journey to today. Despite 10 years of back and forth, health care remains a top concern and Joe Biden so far leads among Democrats nationally in a quest to defeat Donald Trump. Jobs, however, aren’t the problem they were 10 years ago as the economy remained tepid following the brutal recession that lasted from December 2007 to June 2009.

A 12/27/19 post by Reuters in London noted that investors are entering “a new decade with a spring in their step, after watching world stocks add over $25 trillion in value and a bond rally put $13 trillion worth of bond yields below zero.”

As 2010 dawned and fears lingered among breadwinners and investors battered in the Great Recession, how many would have thought we’d end the decade in 2019 with no recession for 10 years,

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the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq at record highs, low interest rates, and employers asserting they can’t find enough qualified workers?

Years ago a motivational speaker offered a pithy rhyme: “If it is be, it’s up to me!” As the press trumpets political division and “all things impeachment,” ask yourself, “How will whatever the government does impact me and the wellbeing of those I love and care for?” Yes, tax rates for anyone successful most likely will rise, eventually. Power will bounce between Democrats and Republicans.

What happens with health care will impact you in terms of out-of-pocket costs, access to quality care, long-term care in later years, etc. But quality of life largely is a do-it-yourself project.

How old were you in 2010? Didn’t the last 10 years fly by? How old will you be 10 short years from now, in 2030?

How old will your spouse, life partner, children, parents, anyone who looks to you for their wellbeing, be? What expectations do you have, do they have? How will your life and money skills play into a successful outcome, no matter what the government, job market, and investment markets throw at you?

There’s likely to be a recession in the next 10 years, perhaps more than one.

Reuters pointed out that “solutions may need to be unconventional, even more so than the extraordinary policies of negative interest rates and bond-buying that eased the post-global funk.” Deutsche Bank predicts with “those policies maxed out…a world of helicopter money awaits…central banks or governments providing citizens with large amounts of money, as though it was being dropped from helicopters.” Free stuff, bailouts, helicopter money, deficits? No problem.

“I have a pen and a printing press,” proclaims the politician.

Will the long stock market rally last another 10 years? No, but Nobel Laureate economist Robert Shiller said he

believes the rally “could last months — if not more.” (CNBC, 12/29/19). Citing Trump policies and “animal spirits” as boosting confidence in the market, with people feeling confident about themselves, current market dynamics are positive. Shiller, known for predicting the 2000 “tech-wreck” stock market plunge and the 2006 housing bubble that presaged the Great Recession, nevertheless warns that price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios based on inflation-adjusted earnings over the past decade are at uncomfortable levels. That could spell trouble eventually for hot passive ETFs and mutual funds that mimic indexes, especially, as they are dominated by high valuation mega-stocks that have led the charge.

Consider having sufficient cash and lower-risk reserves to ride out the next dip, or to take advantage of future buying opportunities. How does liquidity, flexibility, debt levels, and other factors such as physical fitness and health, play into the challenges you’re likely to face in the next ten years? What resolutions must be actualized, goals attained?

Consider what you will do as an individual, spouse, parent, grandparent, breadwinner, leader, example, motivator, citizen, child of God, going forward that will enable you to say on Jan. 1, 2030, “What a great decade! I (we) done good!”

Time is a scarce commodity. Use it well.

Happy New Decade!

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.

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CALENDAR OASIS

ARTIST RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING

Meet Jim Alexander, the artist behind this month’s Spotlight Exhibit at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Alexander is an award-winning SPECIAL documentary photographer who has spent over fifty years refining what he calls the art of documentary photography. He has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. The artist’s reception will be held Sunday, Jan. 26, 3-5 p.m. For more information, visit jimalexanderphotography.com.

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FEATURED: WINSTON CHURCHILL SOCIETY LUNCHEON LECTURE

What: Learn about Winston Churchill’s relationship with Jacky Fisher, First Sea Lord of Great Britain, in the Great World War. When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $45 More info and tickets: georgiachurchill.com

PARTY WITH HEART

What: Join for live entertainment and a silent auction. This event will draw over 400 people from the Atlanta Metro area to raise funds for The Lionheart School and WORKS Program.

When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Hotel At Avalon, 9000 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $150 More info and tickets: thelionheartschool.com/auction

SIGHTS & INSIGHTS ART EXHIBIT

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

When: Jan. 25-Feb. 1, Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry NW, Sandy Springs More info: fultonarts.org/index. php/art-centers/abernathyarts-center

HACKER 5K RUN

What: The Hacker 5K Run is in memory of Jeffrey Hacker, who passed away suddenly after a 5k in June 2019. A portion of race proceeds will be distributed within the Forsyth County community.

When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 8 a.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $40 More info and registration: runsignup.com/Race/GA/ Cumming/HackerRun

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration.

When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

EVENTS: RUMC JOB NETWORKING

What: Get ahead in the job market with these free workshops at 12:30 p.m., and a 5 p.m. orientation and dinner, followed by an evening keynote speaker or Mini Job Fair.

When: Monday, Jan. 27, 12:30-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell More info and complete agenda: rumcjobnetworking.com

COLD WEATHER COOKING IN NANTUCKET

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:309:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com

ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK

What: Enjoy this citywide event from that encourages locals to try new dining options and invites new customers to the Roswell restaurant scene.

When: Jan. 20-29 Where: Over 40 local restaurants throughout Roswell More info: roswellrw.com

RESCUE AND REFUGE

What: In Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Am Yisrael Chai presents keynote Holocaust survivor speaker Rabbi Bent Melchior. Free and open to the public.

When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info and registration: 2020remember.eventbrite.com

SUPER BOWL ESCAPE ROOM FOR ADULTS

What: Test your football knowledge and puzzle solving skills in this race against time during our special Super Bowl edition escape room.

When: Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:307:15 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS

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 More info and registration: selroswellga.org

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

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: WILDERNESS FIRST AID

What: REI is partnering with NOLS to offer a 16-hour, two-day course that will teach participants the wilderness medicine skills they need to recreate with confidence in the backcountry.

When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m.5 p.m.

Where: Sawnee Mountain Preserver, 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info and registration: rei. com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RUNNING CLUB

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

When: 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

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705

YOUTH NIGHT

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us

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

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: DUELING PIANOS

What: The Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos combine musical talent with humor.

When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com/dueling-pianosjanuary-25

CHAMPAGNE CONCERT

What: In honor of the DonaldsonBannister Farm’s 150th anniversary.

The celebration will feature champagne and anniversary cake with classical music performances.

When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 1-4 p.m.

Where: DonaldsonBannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers More info and registration: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’

What: Stage Door Players will continue its 46th anniversary season with the award-winning drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ by Tennessee Williams.

When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $34 More info and tickets: 770-3961726 or stagedoorplayers.net

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs.

When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues.

When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 Info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

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LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

FUNDAMENTALS OF MAKING CHILI

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Chef Lynn will walk participants through the major components and show them how to put them together for a freestyle chili.

Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

When: Saturday, Jan. 25, noon-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

LIBRARY EVENTS: DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

What: Hang out with Hesston, winner of Milton Library’s 2019 Canine Service Excellence Award.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ENGLISH CLASS

What: Practice English and learn about American culture in a friendly and informal classroom setting.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

ACT PRACTICE TEST

What: Test-like practice without test day pressure. Full-length proctored tests enable participants to see where they stand on the test without the pressure of an official score.

When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

NOTES OF A NATIVE SON

What: Dr. Ian Afflerbach’s discussion on James Baldwin’s essay, “Notes of a Native Son,” is the fourth in an ongoing series on race in American culture.

When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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ATLANTA WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP

What: Share work, discuss it and network with other likeminded individuals. No reservations required. For adults.

When: Monday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

GREAT DECISIONS 2020

What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of timely geopolitical topics.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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SPORTS

Wesleyan School names athletes to Circle of Honor PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — Wesleyan School inducted three graduates to the Wesleyan School Athletics Circle of Honor Jan. 10. This year’s inductees are Cort Coxhead, class of 2014; Rhett Delk, class of 2014 and Kelly Hall Stafford, class of 2007.

While at Wesleyan, Coxhead was a member of the soccer, basketball, cross country and swim and dive teams. While Coxhead lettered in cross country and basketball, it was the soccer field where he made the greatest impact. A four-year letterman and named to the all-county team for three years, Coxhead set records while at Wesleyan for assists in a season and assists in a career and is now fourth in Wesleyan history for these records.

After leading the team to the final four in 2014, Coxhead went on to play soccer at Davidson College where he was a four-year letterman and was cocaptain of the team. He is now attending medical school at Emory University where he is studying internal medicine.

Rhett Delk lettered on both the Wesleyan football and wrestling teams.

In football, he was named to the second team for both all-state and all-region in addition to being named a Gwinnett County Scholar Athlete. Delk holds the school record for longest field goal, a 49yard game winner.

As a wrestler, Delk was named to the All-County Team in 2013, was the area and sectional champion the same year and went on to become the state champion for 2013. While at Wesleyan, he was a four-time state place winner. Delk attended Washington and Lee University where he played football and wrestled.

He is now back in the Atlanta area and is working in commercial real estate for Cresa Atlanta. Delk is also serving as a volunteer community coach in Wesleyan’s wrestling program.

Kelly Hall Stafford earned a stunning fifteen athletic letters during her time at Wesleyan. Hall participated in cheerleading, basketball, track and field, soccer and lacrosse. In basketball, she was named to the all-county team in 2006 and 2007 and the all-region team in 2007.

During her time at Wesleyan, she held the record for charges in a season and in her four years playing varsity basketball, she won three state championships and one state runner-up. Stafford went on to cheer at the University of Georgia. She is currently living in Michigan with her husband and their young children.

The Athletic Circle of Honor was created in 2007 to show appreciation to members of the Wesleyan community who have made significant contributions to Wesleyan athletics.

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PAST TENSE

OPINION

Hightower Trail once crossed through neighborhoods Last week, I mentioned the Hightower Trail as part of the story of a 1930s summer home along Spalding Drive. It’s been a long time since I’ve written about the history of the Hightower Trail VALERIE and even longer since BIGGERSTAFF Jim Perkins mapped out the path of the Native American trail between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and the Chattahoochee River.

In 1994 and 1995, Perkins researched modern-day maps that still showed the trail. Perkins worked with illustrator and mapper Chuck Brown to overlay the Native American trail map with current maps, then printed and distributed these maps to the community.

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Augusta to the mountains of northwest Georgia. The place where it crossed the Chattahoochee River was known as the shallow ford, where it was possible for travelers to cross the river on foot.

Perkins wrote, “It was a key trade and travel path for the Creek and Cherokee nations, whose territories were divided by the Chattahoochee River.”

The following is a detailed description of the path of the Hightower Trail, using the modern-day street names as reference. From Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, the trail went between Winters Chapel Road and Tilly Mill Road, through the woods on the northeast side of North Amberly Court. It went through the headwaters of Nancy Creek, through the west end of the DeKalb County Water Works, crossing Peeler Road west of Windwood Drive.

Then the trail crossed Brandy Turk Way and Happy Hollow Road, north of Coldstream Drive. It went through Heat-

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From All Saints Catholic Church, the trail continued through the Williamsburg at Dunwoody shopping center, and into The Woodlands subdivision. The trail crossed Trentham Drive near Woodland Way. It continued into Dunwoody Club Forest, crossing the east end of Trowbridge Drive, Stapleton Drive, and then Trowbridge Drive again. Then it passed through Tamworth Court and Trowbridge Drive, for a third time. Next, it crossed what is now Durrett Drive, Durrett Way, and Woodsong Drive.

At this point, the trail followed the path of Ball Mill Creek. It crossed Bend Creek Road and Dunwoody Club Drive into what is now Fulton County. Following the creek towards the Chattahoochee River, the trail continued past Spalding Drive just to the west of Temple EmanuEl. Then it crossed Northwold Drive, Sunnybrook Drive, and Northridge Road east of 400.

The trail picks up with the road off Dunwoody Place that still bears the name Hightower Trail. Hightower Trail crosses Roswell Road into Huntcliff. The Native American trail would have picked up at the Cherokee Country Club golf course and continued to the Chattahoochee River and the shallow ford.

Jim Perkins passed away in January of 2013, but his dedication to preserving history will remain through his many contributions, especially the Hightower Trail map.

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2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SE Brand new tire set, power steering fluid, new filters, oil change and comprehensive body check April 2018. 131,968 miles. No prior accidents and clean title. Perfect car for a high schooler or college student or someone looking for a car with great gas mileage and dependability! $7,500 cash or cashiers check. Great Japanese engineering. Was purchased as a certified pre-owned car. Serious Inquires Only 404.985.8559.

2003 MERCEDES E320 Gray w black leather, sunroof, good condition, Orig owner, all power, 142K miles - $4,000. Serious Inquiries 678-539-7364 1994 MERCEDES E320, 97K miles, 2nd owner, black/grey w/grey leather, sunroof, cold A/C, great condition $5,500; 678.644.4142.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V Five Tech Pkg), red, 45K miles, leatherette, heated seats, navigation, backup camera, sunroof, excellent condition, $18,500.

(678) 644-4142.

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AUTO SERVICES

MAINE COON CAT near Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd/ Kings Down Rd. Dunwoody.

Contact ElmaOrr99@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP 1/6 FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP/ anxious seller. 2000 sq ft home in Cashiers NC. Enjoy 4 prime and 4 off season weeks at this great mountain retreat. $65,000.

336-448-0626.

RENT/LEASE SANDY SPRINGS 55 Senior Community. Lease 1b/1b close to churches, shopping, & restaurants. $2795/mo includes utilities + much more! Call Lindsay McCord w/Haynes & Associates 719-200-4575.

AUTO HEADLINERS Installation at your location. Guaranteed work.

Tony Costa 7/386-6847 or 770-855-3334. Since 1987.

BATHROOM SVCS. EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Contractor specializing in kitchen, bath, and basement remodeling.

Dunwoody business since 1983.

Mark Edwards 770-403-8098.

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CARPENTRY/ REMODELING EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Fine woodworking including kitchen cabinetry, media centers, bookcases, stairways and interior woodwork. Marble, Granite, & Corian installation. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098.

CARPENTRY/REMODELING

ROT-DOC

Rot Repair Technician “Don’t waste good paint on rotten wood, minor repairs make a major difference!”

Fascia Boards • Interior Woodwork Cut-Outs • Brick Mould Interior/Exterior Painting Pressure Washing • Gutter Leaks Window Glazing • Glass Repair Window Replacement • Window Sills Deck Repair • Deck Staining Screen Porches • Door Installations

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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ALEX FRASER MASONRY INC. • BRICK • CONCRETE

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Alex Fraser, President Website:

CONCRETE/MASONRY

Retaining Walls • Patios• Repairs

  

33 YEAR DUNWOODY RESIDENT

CONCRETE

Driveways Removal/Replacement

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

MARTINEZ MASONRY

Walkways • Masonry Work

404-408-4170

Ask for Tony Martinez

ELECTRICAL

Belco Electric

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

770-455-4556

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FABRICS

770-481-2679 

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

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.

HANDYMAN SVCS.

FULLY INSURED

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

martinezmasonry281@yahoo.com

KEVIN MURPHY

GUTTER CLEANING

CONCRETE/MASONRY

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

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

404-547-2079.

GARAGE DOORS Dunwoody Door Lifftt Co.

Thhe ON T NL LY gara ag ge door com mppany in Dunwood dyy!

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!

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

770-639-6625.

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

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

THIS SIZE AD ONLY $40.00 PER INSERTION

PRE-PAYMENT ONLY 2”x1” size

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

404-941-HOME 404-941-4663.

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

PET SITTING

AWARD D WINNING LAND DSCAPES

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

770-394-9468

ALL EXTERIORS HAND BRUSHED NO SPRAYING!

SUPPORT CRIER ADVERTISERS AND LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW THEIR AD! INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING

Pressure Washing Carpentry Deck Repair Rotten Wood Drywall Repair

Free Estimates Insured

Call 770-899-1354

770-330-8557

www.firstresponsepools.com

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

THE NORTHSIDE PAINTING COMPANY OF ATLANTA

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! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!

I REPAIR ROOF LEAKS! I CLEAN

Phone:

(770) 394-9468

GUTTERS THAT ARE COVERED!!

Sammy Pegram III -Exterior and Interior -Expert Workmanship/Quality Materials Licensed/Insured -Thousands of Dunwoody Clients • Competitive Pricing: Ext. house wash, fences, pool/patio decks & driveways -No Spraying / No Subcontracting (ASK ME ABOUT CAR OIL STAIN REMOVAL AND MY EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS) -No Up-Front Money / Insured -Locally Owned and Operated Additional Services: , Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Small Roof Repair Since 1981, THE Name You’ve Come To Trust

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

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.

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30 Y Yeears of K Keeeep pin ngg Dunwood dyy Green

Installatioon Maintenance Seasonal Color o

ROOFING

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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404-234-4810

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