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For the second consecutive meeting, the Dunwoody City Council deferred action on the Perimeter Marketplace development at 600 Ashwood Parkway. Details of the plan, particularly retail entrances, drew the most debate.

Retail development stalls Debate over amenities sidetracks city approval

By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — A retail development on Ashford Dunwoody Road again drew the lion’s share of attention at the Feb. 28 Dunwoody City Council meeting.

Mayor Lynn Deutsch and all council members attended the meeting in-person.

The retail development first came up at the Valentine’s Day council meeting, where elected officials took issue with outdoor patio use, a drive-thru ATM and parking spaces.

The 600 Ashwood Parkway developer — Branch Ashwood Associates, L.P. — is seeking a zoning amendment for an

8,400 square foot retail space.

The issue was punted to the Feb. 28 meeting, and during the interim, the Galloway Law Group notified the city on behalf of Branch Ashwood that adjustments had been made to the site plan addressing some of the issues raised at the initial meeting. The amended plan

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Former Dunwoody Police Department Lt. Fidel Espinoza, who resigned in 2020 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is facing a second lawsuit from a fellow former officer.

Former officer Bryan Castellanos and his wife Leila filed a personal injury suit on Feb. 17 against Espinoza, the Dunwoody Police Department, the city of Dunwoody, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and the Dunwoody Police Foundation. Three John Does are also listed as defendants in the suit.

The legal complaint, filed in the DeKalb County State Court, alleges that Espinoza began sending sexually explicit messages to Bryan Castellanos in 2017, and the messages were sent on “countless occasions.” It says Espinoza also took photos of Castellanos without his consent and sent harassing messages to Castellanos’ wife.

The complaint says the Castellanos suffered “emotional distress, incon-

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DeKalb County Schools ends mask requirement

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County School District officially lifted its mask mandate March 2 after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased guidelines late last month.

Masks have been required indoors and on school busses for all staff, students and visitors since early 2021.

Under the new CDC guidance, Americans who live in counties where COVID-19 is posing a low or medium threat to hospital capacities can stop wearing masks.

However, officials are still advising people, including schoolchildren, to wear masks where the risk of COVID-19 is high.

The change puts a greater emphasis on hospitalizations and health care impacts over daily case counts.

The state’s third-largest school system, DeKalb County Schools now says maskwearing will be “strongly encouraged” but

Lawsuit: Continued from Page 1 venience, humiliations and other indignities” as a result of Espinoza’s alleged behavior. It alleges that the city and police department “condoned, adopted and ratified” the behavior, saying they had “constructive knowledge” of Espinoza’s actions and failed to intercede.

The lawsuit seeks punitive damages against Espinoza and the other defendants.

The Dunwoody Police Department conducted an internal investigation of nearly 50 allegations of sexual harassment and professional misconduct against senior officers, including Espinoza, in 2020. Espinoza resigned before

no longer required.

“Individuals who present with symptoms, test positive or are exposed to someone with COVID-19 should continue to follow all district-wide protocols and consistently and correctly wear masks to protect others as well as themselves,” the district stated.

The district will continue to report positive COVID-19 cases and exposures on its website, implement mitigation strategies in school and district facilities and conduct surveillance testing in schools and central offices.

Several other school districts made masks voluntary months ago. Forsyth County made masks optional in August and Fulton County in June.

To view the COVID-19 Community Levels tool, which helps communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data, visit cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html. the probe concluded.

Castellanos and other officers reported during the probe that Espinoza had subjected them to repeated sexual harassment through unwanted advances and unsolicited photos. One officer, Brian Bolden, said he had issues with Espinoza dating back to 2013. The department placed Bolden under investigation last month after Bolden informed local media outlets about the arrest of former Sgt. Robert Parsons for DUI. Another former officer, Roger Halstead, filed suit against Espinoza, Chief Billy Grogan and Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch in August 2020, but the case was dismissed in federal court. Halstead attempted to appeal the case, but the appeal was dismissed Feb. 23 after he failed to file an appellant’s brief on time, according to court records.

Prices soar at the pump METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — Getting around is getting noticeably more expensive.

Gas prices have soared in Georgia and across the county over the past week, rising from an average of $3.50 per gallon at the end of February to $3.88 on March 6, according to AAA. Georgia still has slightly lower prices than the national average, which rose from $3.60 per gallon to $4.00 over the past week.

The most expensive markets for gas in Georgia include Brunswick, Macon and Valdosta, each averaging more than $3.90 per gallon. The least expensive include Rome, Gainesville and Dalton, each hovering around $3.80, as of Monday.

While drivers can’t control prices at the pump, AAA said drivers can optimize their fuel economy by keeping their vehicles maintained and combining errands to limit driving time. Slowing your roll can also help, as fuel economy diminishes above 50 mph.

Crude oil prices are surging as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings uncertainty to the market. To counter rising prices, the International Energy Agency has coordinated the release of 60 million barrels of crude oil from its 31 member countries’ strategic reserves. About half of these barrels are expected to come from the U.S. The release’s impact on price has been small, however. Russia exports about 5 million barrels of crude oil per day, representing about 12% of global trade. Oil prices will likely continue to increase as more sanctions are imposed on Russia, according to AAA. — Jake Drukman

As of press time the cheapest available gas in Dunwoody is $4.00 per gallon at the N. Peachtree Road Chevron.

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Late 19th century life on the Chattahoochee Ada Odessa Power was born in 1877 at her family’s home at the corner of Pitts Road and Spalding Drive. Power married William Lee Wilson in 1899, and they made their home in Cobb County. Her son Coy VALERIE Wilson recorded her BIGGERSTAFF memories in 1967 when she was 89 years old. Her daughter, Lena Wilson Wiggins, shared the interview with Lynne Byrd of Dunwoody Preservation Trust in 2001.

Ada Power Wilson’s parents were Samuel Alexander Power and Eliza Jett Power. Wilson was the great-granddaughter of Joseph Power and James Jett.

Power and Jett are names associated with ferries on the Chattahoochee River.

In 1883, her family decided to move to land along the Chattahoochee River.

Today this land is the site of Cherokee Country Club Golf Course, extending to Morgan Falls. The historic stone chim-

ney that stands at Morgan Falls Overlook Park was once part of a log cabin built by her great-grandfather Joseph Power.

The family kept sheep on their land by the river. Wilson recalled, “Pa would take wool over to Roswell to the woolen mills. (He) would get rolls carded for Ma to spin the thread and she’d spin it.”

They also took cotton to Marietta, Roswell or Dunwoody in a two-horse wagon.

Wilson recalled the Chattahoochee River was 35 to 45 feet deep along the family property before Morgan Falls Dam was built.

“People up the river let their boats get loose, and they’d come in there somewhere and lodge on them islands,” Wilson recalled. The family would find the boats and use them for fishing until they were claimed.

Her Uncle Scott Power lived along Pitts Road and Roswell Road, close to the Power’s family cemetery. She recalled how he once turned a morning trip into two days by stopping at extended family member’s homes to eat, rest and talk. “He done all that talking

and sleeping and eating,” shared Wilson.

“Beat anything I ever seen in my life!

That was the talkingest man I seen!”

As a young woman in the community, if she needed a dress “Oh, we’d just go over there to Roswell and buy us about ten yards of calico, they called it then.

Every dress had 10 yards in it. Why, they never thought of such a thing as getting any less. Get it 5 cents a yard.”

Ada Power Wilson died in 1969 at the age of 91 and is buried in the Mayes Family Cemetery in Marietta.

Power’s Ferry Road is named for the ferry operated by James Power, Wilson’s great grandfather’s brother. He lived on the Cobb County side of the Chattahoochee River. He was born in 1790 and died in 1870.

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This chimney at Morgan Falls Overlook Park was part of a log cabin owned

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Top children’s summer camps in the Dunwoody area

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — As summer vacation approaches, kids will soon have nothing but free time on their hands for three months. Summer camp activities are a perfect way for children to get out of the house and be active with others their age while parents focus on their job or home duties throughout the week.

There are several different camp opportunities to choose from in or around the Dunwoody area. Whether your child shows interest in sports, nature or technology, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some local summer camps starting up during the vacation to mark on your calendar.

Dunwoody Nature Center – Summer Camp 2022 When: Begins weekly from May 23 to Aug. 19; Half-day camp from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Full-day camp from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Address: 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338 Price: Half-day: $190 for members and $225 for non-members; Full day: $280 for members and $315 for nonmembers; four-day options also available Phone: 770-394-3322 These week-long outdoor camps are perfect for any nature lover. Combining traditional day camp enjoyment with sleepaway camp activities, a variety of nature-themed experiences are offered for children ages 4 to 13. Each week focuses on a different nature theme with activities catering to children of a different age group. Nature themes include birds, creeks, science, swamp animals,

mammals, insects, reptiles and more.

Classes are small and all children are welcome throughout the Atlanta metro area. This continues to be one of the most popular camps in the Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Brookhaven areas.

Mind Body Sports Summer Camp – Dunwoody When: Starts weekly from May 31 to July 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with two-, three-, and five-day-week options available Address: 5123 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338 Price: $179 per week for seven or more weeks; $219 per week for two to six weeks Phone: 470-795-8311 If your child loves being physically active, then Mind Body Sports Camps offers a wide variety of activities for those interested in sports. Activities include karate and tumbling classes, soccer, dodgeball, flag football, basketball, hockey, Lego building stations, dance, arts and crafts, games, and more.

There are also educational activities and a pizza party to top it all off. Safety and COVID protocols are enforced. This is an affordable option and a great way for your child to get their daily exercise.

Camp Twitch & Shout When: July 3 to July 8 Address: Fort Yargo State Park – 210 South Broad Street, Winder, Ga. 30680 Price: $600 to $900; payment plans available Phone: 706-248-9328 This unique one-week camp opportunity is specifically intended for children diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.

Trained volunteers provide traditional summer camp fun and activities for

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STREM HQ Tech Academy – Summer Camp When: June 6 to July 29 Address: Computer Museum of America – 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, Ga. 30076 Price: $250 to $800; prices vary de-

pending on the camp Phone: 508-507-8736 This tech-based summer camp is perfect for kids interested more in staying indoors and developing their minds using computers and technology. Each weekly camp offers a different course for different age groups ranging from 8 to 14. Activities include computer coding, programming, animation, game development, robotics, multimedia design, computer building, and more. All activities provide a project-based, hands-on learning experience catered to your child’s specific interests in exploring technology.

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Former Roswell police officer pleads guilty to using excessive force Judge sentences MacKenzie to year in jail, probation

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Former Roswell Police Officer Daniel MacKenzie was immediately handcuffed and taken into custody Feb. 28 after pleading guilty to punching and tasing a handcuffed man in 2018.

Under an agreement with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, MacKenzie will serve 12 months for battery and simple battery, followed by five years on probation for aggravated assault, making a false statement and two counts of violation of oath by a public officer.

A “nolle prosequi” was filed for a single charge of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The motion acts as if the charge had never been filed and is often used in cases where the prosecutor feels there is insufficient evidence to obtain a conviction but leaves the door open to pursue the same charge again in the future.

MacKenzie was initially indicted in September for allegedly committing assault when he tased and punched Mario

Godoy in 2018. At the time of his arrest, Godoy was accused of attempting to break into several cars in the parking lot of a Roswell apartment complex.

While MacKenzie admitted to tasing and punching Godoy in the back seat of his police vehicle, he wrote in the incident report that it was because Godoy had been violently thrashing and attempting to get into the driver’s seat.

But in 2021, 11Alive reported that the Roswell Police Department had released a police report to the public that left out any mention of MacKenzie punching the handcuffed man, including six additional pages of officer narrative.

Following the incident, the Roswell Police Department conducted an internal investigation and commissioned an audit of its police department by an outside agency. It also placed MacKenzie on administrative leave without pay.

All charges against Godoy were dropped after 11Alive alerted his public defender about the missing pages in the police report. A week later, MacKenzie resigned from the department.

During his plea hearing on Feb. 28, MacKenzie apologized for his actions, saying that he didn’t deserve any grace for what he did.

“During my detainment of Mr. Godoy,

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Former Roswell Police Officer Daniel MacKenzie is placed in handcuffs Feb. 28 after pleading guilty to punching and tasing a handcuffed man in 2018. MacKenzie will serve 12 months in jail, followed by five years on probation. he did not receive the compassion and assistance he was entitled to,” MacKenzie said. “… If he was present today, I’d take this moment to apologize to him in

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Secretary of State talks election security

By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger touted Georgia’s election security March 1 in a meeting with the North Forsyth 400 Rotary Club at the Coal Mountain Community Center.

Raffensperger, who is up for reelection this year, has faced criticism from fellow Republicans since the 2020 general election saw President Joe Biden win the state, giving Democrats their first presidential win in Georgia since 1992.

Some Republicans have accused Raffensperger of complicity in voter fraud, though the claims have been almost entirely debunked. Gubernatorial candidate David Perdue — who was seeking re-election to his U.S. Senate seat and lost — even called for Raffensperger to resign in the wake of the 2020 election.

In his talk with the Rotary Club, Raffensperger was quick to dispel any rumors of electoral fraud among the crowd of about 25. He emphasized that the state had recounted by hand every ballot cast in the November 2020 election, and the state never found any significant variance in the numbers. He said there was a miniscule number of voter fraud cases in the state, but that every offender was facing consequences.

The Secretary of State largely attributed former President Donald Trump’s loss in the state to the 28,000 voters whom he said voted in their state or local elections but did not vote for a presidential candidate.

Raffensperger also touted Senate Bill 202, also known

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Raffensperger said that while there was no widespread fraud, some areas did face challenges in running the election. He pointed to Fulton County, where thousands of voters faced hours-long lines, both during the 2020 primary and general election. Raffensperger said the law introduced measures to hold county election departments accountable for such “meltdowns.” Opponents argued that the measures constitute a state takeover of local elections.

“The number one thing that voters hate, we found, is long lines,” Raffensperger said. “So they think that all voting should be like going to Chick-fil-A: keep those lines short.”

Raffensperger pointed out that The Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative policy think tank, ranked Georgia as the no. 1 state for election integrity this year.

In his closing remarks, Raffensperger said he wished for more honesty from political candidates who lost their elections.

He noted lawsuits had been filed against the state by organizations associated with Stacey Abrams after her 2018 loss against Gov. Brian Kemp, as well as Trump’s challenges to Georgia’s elections process after the 2020 election.

Raffensperger faces challenges from other Republicans in the May 24 primary election, including from U.S. Rep. Jody Hice.

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Fulton County Libraries to present ‘Traveling While Black’ documentary FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Library System is airing the virtual reality experience “Traveling While Black” in recognition of Black History Month.

Patrons can experience the “Traveling While Black” documentary using an Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset, available at several Fulton County library branches, including the Alpharetta branch.

The documentary allows viewers to “share an intimate series of moments” with patrons of Ben’s Chili Bowl, an iconic Black-owned restaurant in Washington, D.C. The restaurant has witnessed significant civil rights milestones which are woven into the film.

“Traveling while Black” is a term used in America to illustrate the dangers Black people can face simply traveling from one place to another. The documentary aims to provide a message and facilitate dialogue about the dangers and injustices that African Americans have faced in the

past and the present.

The documentary is produced by Félix & Paul Studios, a company based in Montreal.

“The Fulton County Library System is happy to partner with the Department of Arts and Culture, the Québec Government Office in Atlanta and Felix and Paul Studios to present this unique virtual reality experience,” Fulton County Library System Executive Director Gayle Holloman said. “Making the exhibit available to county residents in the library space, continues to ensure that access to technology and high-tech equipment does not create a barrier to diverse experiences like Traveling While Black.”

Those interested in experiencing the documentary can fill out a form at fultonarts.org to select a date, time and location. Patrons under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a release form to participate.

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Pickleball takes center court in metro area

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Four and a-half years ago, Bob Gerndt picked up a pickleball paddle for the first time.

He hasn’t put it down since.

Gerndt, 76, plays five or six days a week and coordinates a roster of over 300 beginning-level pickleball players at Forsyth County’s Fowler Recreation Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Pickleball — a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong — is the fastest growing sport in America, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Almost 5 million people are playing across the country, nearly double the number five years ago.

Metro Atlanta is deep into the pickleball craze.

More often than not, there are more players than available space at the Fowler Center courts, so there’s some decent downtime between games.

“We get so many people that we all spend a lot of time sitting on the bleachers, and we get to know each other,” Gerndt said. “And pretty soon we’re going out to lunch with each other and really getting to enjoy learning about each other.”

Evan Hecht, an avid player from Johns Creek picked up the sport last fall.

“If you’re interested in a great exercise while having fun, pickleball is probably one of the easiest things you can do to get both,” Hecht said.

The low threshold of entry is a major draw. Paddles and balls can be had for less than $100, and many local parks have them available for loan.

Phenomenal growth Pickleball first made its way to the north metro area about six years ago.

Forsyth County got its first pickleballcompliant courts around 2015 when it striped some courts at Fowler Park, Recreation Supervisor Zak Moore said.

The sport takes up less space than a tennis or basketball court, so many areas have simply added the regulation court lines to existing courts.

Gerndt’s Tuesday/Thursday pickleballers play in the basketball gyms at Fowler, with three pickleball courts occupying the same space as two basketball courts. But the group often ends up taking up both basketball gyms — a total of six pickleball courts, Gerndt said.

Roswell began its dive into the sport around 2019 after converting a skate park on Grimes Bridge Road into four outdoor courts.

“From there, we saw them being utilized constantly,” Athletic Supervisor Whit Carlisle said. “We would start getting more and more calls regarding pickleball and

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Pickleball players prepare to serve in a game at Fowler Park Recreation Center March 3. The players are members of a beginners league in the fastest growing sport in America. more interest from the community.”

So, they started to expand the city’s recreation offerings. In fall 2021, Carlisle said, Roswell launched beginner lessons in pickleball, “and those filled up almost instantly, so we doubled the amount of offerings very quickly based on the demand, and those filled up almost immediately too.”

In the winter, Roswell launched a competitive pickleball league which Carlisle said has also been a great success.

He said the city plans to add additional pickleball courts by lining tennis courts at its Lake Charles facility and tennis courts at Grimes Bridge, adjacent to the existing four courts. Carlisle also said the upcoming master plan is “definitely going to include another facility with pickleballspecific courts.”

In 2019, the same year as Roswell, Johns Creek re-painted two of its six tennis courts at Newtown Park and replaced them with four pickleball courts.

Plans for Cauley Creek Park, which is still mainly undeveloped, include an additional five pickleball courts, Public Works Director Chris Haggard said.

Hecht, a millennial, plays with his friends at the Newtown Park courts and occasionally treks to Alpharetta’s courts at

Webb Bridge after work and on weekends, “whenever the weather is nice,” he said.

The competition and the social component are part of what keeps him coming back, he said.

“There’s really not a reason to not take a chance on it,” Hecht said.

A generational draw Most pickleball players in metro Atlanta are baby boomers.

In Roswell, most are 50 years and up, Carlisle said.

Gerndt’s players in Forsyth County are mostly in their 50s to 70s, and about half are former tennis players.

Coming from the same generation, Gerndt said a lot of his players carry the same first name. On his 302-person roster, there are nine Bills, seven Bobs and six Dianes.

In a mass email to the players last October, Gerndt explained the Diane situation and attached a photo of the ladies as a visual aid.

“We have five ‘Diane’ gals playing in our group who attend so often we are having to call them out as, Diane 1, or Diane 2, etcetera,” he wrote. “No problem, but there has been some competition for who gets top honors. For now, pending

future challenges, they are from left to right Dianne 1 (Hart), Diane 2 (Fotner), Dianne 3 (Gagnon), and Diane 4 (Marlin).”

The players have their names written on blue tape on their paddles, which are used to help build the constantly shifting four-player teams that take to the courts.

Gerndt makes an effort to learn about all of his players. He said one started calling him “the pickleball pastor,” because he knows each of his “flock” and checks up on them.

Because his roster is so large, his emails always include a request that any players no longer interested in participating should let him know.

“And I get back about 10 emails saying, ‘Bob, as soon as I get my shoulder surgery,’ or ‘when my left knee starts working,’ and ‘when my mother gets better,’” Gerndt chuckled. “They have all kinds of reasons, but they plan to come back. They miss their pickleball, and it’s nice to have somebody I think that cares about them and we as a group, when somebody gets sick, we care about them.”

For more information on how to get involved with pickleball near you, visit the Forsyth County, Roswell or Johns Creek websites.

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The tournament, “FORE! The Memories,” will take place at 9 a.m. at the St. Marlo Country Club in Duluth. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s The Longest Day program and other community charities.

The money will benefit those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and drive research toward treatment, prevention and a cure.

Golfers can register as a single player or part of a team of four. The tournament will offer prizes for certain achievements such as a putting contest prize, a hole-inone prize and first, second and third-place team prizes. The awards reception will feature hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction featuring destination packages and sports memorabilia.

Each golfer will receive a tournament hat and a box lunch. Goody bags containing drink coupons, mulligans, putting contest entry tickets and more will be available for purchase. Tournament spon-

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St. Vincent de Paul schedules annual food drive March 19-20 DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody’s St. Vincent de Paul Society announced it will hold its annual food drive on the weekend of March 19-20 at All Saints Catholic Church on Mount Vernon Road.

Contributions to the food drive will replenish the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, which serves the hungry in Dunwoody and DeKalb County. Donators can use the church’s drive-thru drop off food without having to exit their car.

Organizers ask that all food be in nonbreakable containers. Glass containers

can often break in transport and create a safety hazard. The church is especially in need of canned meat, canned vegetables, canned pasta and household items. More information about essential items can be found at Dunwoody’s St. Vincent de Paul’s website.

Donation drop offs will be collected on March 19 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and March 20 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Perimeter Marketplace Publix opens DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody residents have a new place to shop for groceries this year.

A new Publix location in Perimeter Marketplace opened Jan. 26 at 500 Ashwood Parkway. In addition to its grocery selection and pharmacy, the store offers money order sales, money transfers, check cashing and recycling services. It

also offers grocery delivery straight to customers’ homes.

Store hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days a week. Pharmacy hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.

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Development: Continued from Page 1

is seeking a zoning amendment for an 8,400 square foot retail space.

The issue was punted to the Feb. 28 meeting, and during the interim, the Galloway Law Group notified the city on behalf of Branch Ashwood that adjustments had been made to the site plan addressing some of the issues raised at the initial meeting. The amended plan included additional bicycle parking, relocation of accessible parking, moving a dumpster, removal of a drive-thru ATM and an updated landscape plan.

This letter also addressed a timeline for completion of streetscape improvements that were delayed due to the relocation of utility lines, an issue that created an 11-month delay costing the developer $1 million.

“Once the connections to all of the new lines are completed in early March, Branch’s contractor can remobilize to remove the abandoned fiber lines and construct the upper retaining wall, bike path and streetscape improvements,” Laurel David said in the letter. “This process will take about 6 weeks with anticipated completion in early May.” But at the Feb. 28 meeting, City Councilman Tom Lambert raised concerns about sidewalk access to the Publix, pointing out that pedestrians would be forced to walk through the parking lot to visit the store.

Branch Properties Development Director Jack Haylett said there was a sidewalk connection where the updated bicycle parking was located if the pedestrian walked about 20 more yards.

“I don’t have a problem putting a sidewalk where you’re saying, it’s just very tight and constrained and very heavily landscaped,” Haylett said.

A discussion about doors then deepsixed the solo item requiring a vote, after

a testy exchange between city elected officials and the developer.

Council discussion centered around businesses in the development having two glass access doors, one accessible from Ashford Dunwoody Road and another from the parking lot.

“We want the front of the building to be on our streets, not in our parking lot,” Lambert said.

But the developer pushed back.

“It is unworkable to have a door on both sides, and the reality is we would love it as much as you would love it, but a small retailer cannot function financially with two entrances,” Nicholas Telesca, Branch Properties president said.

Mayor Deutsch said the entrance situation should have been worked out three years ago in the early planning stages.

“If you weren’t going to do it in 2019 it might have been a time to tell us, but also at least make it attractive,” Deutsch said.

The sparring over doors continued, drawing input from multiple council members, until they decided to postpone action until the next council meeting in two weeks.

In other action at the Feb. 28 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a $2.7 million paving program for 2022. Projects cover 15 lane miles along some 33 streets. Most of the funding will come from DeKalb County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and a Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Work is expected to begin in the spring.

“Despite an uptick in oil prices and other materials, the city will be able to complete all of the streets in the 2022 paving plan, including three additional neighborhood streets originally scheduled for 2023 and 2024,” Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith said.

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The Atlanta Perimeter Office | 4848 Ashford Dunwoody Road | Dunwoody, GA 30338 The above information is believed accurate, but is not warranted. This offer subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and withdrawals without notice. If your home is currently listed, this is not intended as a solicitation