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Edge City 2.0 gains steam in community

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Residents listen as the Dunwoody City Council conducts the first of three public hearings June 17 on a proposal to increase the millage rate by 0.3 points to 3.04 mills. The remaining hearings are scheduled for July 11.

City weighs tax rate hike

By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Homeowners and businesses may see a millage rate increase as the Dunwoody City Council contemplates squaring up a $2 million budget deficit.

That was the focus of a public hearing held on June 17 at City Hall. Two additional hearings are scheduled for July 11, one at 8 a.m. and the final at the evening council meeting.

Residents were given 20 minutes of comment with time split between those in favor of and those opposed to the

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One resident provided arguments for and against the plan.

The millage rate has remained unchanged at 2.74 since Dunwoody incorpo-

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody residents will hear more about Edge City 2.0 this summer as the project moves into a new phase to invigorate the Perimeter Center over the next 20 years.

In May, the city’s consultant, Pond and Company, released an updated market analysis showing how the Edge City 2.0 node compares favorably to competitive markets like Buckhead, Alpharetta and Peachtree Corners in terms of basic demographics, daytime employment and rental rates.

The node has the third highest average household income behind Buckhead and the Alpharetta North Point Activity Center. It also has the largest daytime employment by a wide margin, followed by the Cumberland Community Improvement District and Buckhead. It has average

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Police arrest driver on drug charges DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police arrested a Dunwoody motorist June 6 after they said they discovered 32 Xanax pills along with a gun in his car.

Police initially stopped the driver for allegedly running a red light. The driver pulled into the BP gas station on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The driver “seemed very nervous” during the stop, according to the report.

Upon running the man’s license, police determined it was suspended and placed the man under arrest. The man told police he had a handgun in a bag in the front seat. When police retrieved the firearm, they also found “a sandwich bag containing numerous pills” inside the bag.

The man confirmed them to be Xanax pills, a Schedule IV controlled substance.

He told police they were “old pills,” and they could throw them away. He was not able to provide documentation that he

PUBLIC SAFETY had been prescribed the pills, according to the report.

Police arrested Zachary Anderson, 33, on charges of possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license, and failing to obey a traffic light.

Atlanta man arrested for providing fake name DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police arrested an Atlanta man June 7 after he allegedly gave them a false name when asked to identify himself.

Police responded to the Exxon gas station on Perimeter Center East after receiving a call about a suspicious person “who was believed to be attempting to sell marijuana.” Police made contact with the man as he began to walk toward Perimeter Mall. The man told police he was at the gas station to visit his brother, though police had not seen anyone matching his brother’s description.

The man said he did not have an ID, but he provided police with a name and birth date. When police ran the information, it returned to a man who was taller and heavier than the suspect, according to the report. Police then fingerprinted the man, and the fingerprint returned his real identity.

The man initially told police the name he gave them was an alias but eventually

admitted it was his brother’s name. He said he was not selling drugs, but he was asking people for an extra 50 cents so he could buy a beer, according to the report.

Police placed the 40-year-old Atlanta man under arrest for providing false information to law enforcement.

Alleged thief caught stuffing items in bag DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police arrested a 74-year-old Atlanta man June 7 after he allegedly attempted to shoplift from Macy’s in Perimeter Mall.

When police arrived, a loss prevention employee had detained the suspect.

The employee told police the man had concealed several items and attempted to leave the store without paying for them.

Police reviewed security footage, which displayed the man placing items into a large duffel bag. The employee apprehended the man as he attempted to leave the store with the items in the bag, according to the report.

The items stolen were worth a total of $275. When police ran the man’s information, they found he had a warrant out of Brookhaven for failure to appear on a shoplifting charge.

Police arrested the 74-year-old man on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge. He was also barred from the store.

Armed suspect arrested after standoff ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested an armed Avondale Estates man June 14 who was inside HomeGoods on North Point Parkway after a standoff with SWAT. Lt. Andrew Splawn of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety said police were dispatched to the store at 10:59 a.m. after the man, identified as Eric Gibson, 33, had brandished a firearm and made threats to an employee.

When they arrived on scene, police

evacuated the store and neighboring businesses and began searching for the suspect.

SWAT personnel and hostage negotiators joined police at the scene, Splawn said. When police located Gibson in a room in the back of the store, negotiators took over to create a dialogue, although Splawn said no hostages were taken during the incident.

Splawn said Gibson surrendered peacefully around 1:30 p.m., and no

shots were fired during the incident.

Police recovered a handgun from the area he had been hiding.

After speaking with employees, police determined Gibson was a disgruntled HomeGoods employee, according to a press release. Gibson was charged with reckless conduct and simple assault.

Alpharetta police thanked Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek police for their assistance during the incident.

— Jake Drukman

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Cities across north metro plan Fourth of July events

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com The Fourth of July holiday is commonly associated with outdoor grilling, festive parades, patriotic music, swimming pools and fireworks displays.

With school out for summer, parents can find a variety of holiday events throughout north Metro Atlanta this year.

The cities of Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Johns Creek, Cumming, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs are holding celebratory events for America’s birthday. Here are some major holiday celebrations scheduled throughout the area to mark on your July calendar.

Dunwoody

Enjoy the largest Independence Day parade in the state with Dunwoody’s annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association.

The free event starts on July 4 at 9 a.m. at Dunwoody Village. The celebration includes marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 770-354-7653.

Alpharetta

The city is holding its annual fireworks

display at Wills Park on the big day. Families are invited to celebrate our nation under the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic meal as they enjoy time together outdoors. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Charcoal grills are strictly prohibited, but small propane grills are allowed with a permit granted to the first 50 applicants.

All the park’s main parking lots will be open until they reach capacity. For more information or to submit your grill permit for Wills Park, email hlew@alpharetta. ga.us or call 678-297-6382.

Milton

Leading up to the holiday, Milton is holding its Independence Day Celebration and Walking Parade in Crabapple on July 2 starting at 10 a.m. The parade is expected to last 20 minutes going through nearby neighborhoods before circling back to the Broadwell Pavilion. Guests, residents, and families of all ages are welcome to decorate their pets, bikes or strollers in red, white and blue. Once arriving at the pavilion, participants can enjoy a bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts, games, a playground, complimentary snacks and beverages, Kona Ice truck, along with an award for best patriotic decorations of pets or people. For more information, email Anna Stockstill at

anna.stockstill@miltonga.gov.

Roswell

The City of Roswell is also hosting a fireworks display on July 4 starting at 6 p.m. at Roswell Area Park. All ages are welcome to enjoy live music, entertainment and food trucks. Fireworks are set to begin at sunset and guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Parking and attendance are free. For more information, email Andie Gambrel at agambrel@roswellgov.com or call 770594-6443.

Johns Creek

Johns Creek’s fireworks extravaganza will be on July 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Newtown Park. This free event is perfect for guests and families of all ages. Participants will enjoy live music from The Platinum Band, activities and food trucks.

Fireworks begin at sunset. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Outside alcohol, pets or tents are strictly prohibited. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Division at 678-512-3200.

Cumming

The Cumming Fairgrounds continues its annual tradition with an all-day

celebration on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event begins with a steam engine parade and will conclude with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy food vendors, live music, a designated kids zone, a dance contest and other activities. While parking is free, admission is $5 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. For more information, call 770-781-3491.

Sandy Springs

The city will hold its annual Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration as they light the sky over City Green on July 4. The lawn opens at 4 p.m. with live music from Electric Avenue beginning at 7:30 p.m. before wrapping up the night with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Families and guests can bring their own picnic, purchase food from nearby restaurants, or enjoy food trucks starting at 6 p.m. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased at the event. Tents and personal sparklers are not permitted.

Admission is free for all ages. For parking updates and more information about the event, visit citysprings.com/events/starsand-stripes.

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DASH Hospitality Concepts is planning a new restaurant, Morty’s Meat & Supply for The Village Dunwoody. The restaurant will seat 60 and feature an array of smoked meats, fish and healthy sides, along with beer, cocktails and wine.

Restaurant slated to open at The Village Dunwoody DUNWOODY, Ga. — DASH Hospitality Concepts has announced plans to open Morty’s Meat & Supply in The Village Dunwoody late this fall.

The restaurant will join Bar{n} booze {n} bites and The Funwoody Food Truck as the third of five concepts located in central entertainment district.

The Village Dunwoody and its restaurants are the vision of David Abes, hospitality veteran and owner of Dash Hospitality Concepts. The revitalization project began in 2020.

Culinary Director, Chef Nick Leahy said he expects Morty’s Meat & Supply to be a modern take on the meat and three experiences in a comfortable setting, serving top-quality smoked meats, a large variety of classic and healthier sides and an eclectic “sauce station.” The expansive bar will feature 24 taps with a mix of craft beers, wine and cocktails on draft, curated

by Beverage Director Phil Handley.

“We are excited to open our North “Meats” South concept to the Dunwoody neighborhood, bringing a wide variety from our smoker and kitchen,” Abes said.

“It’s not just meat smoked to perfection, but also seafood, veggies, and lots of healthy sides and salads from local farmers.”

Open daily, Morty’s will also feature a “grab and go” section for making light work for family dinners and convenient for workers in the surrounding perimeter

We are excited to open our North “Meats” South concept to the Dunwoody neighborhood, bringing a wide variety from our smoker and kitchen.”

DAVID ABES Owner of DASH Hospitlity Concepts

area. It will offer full service catering, as well as hosting on-site events. Uniquely designed by John Boggs of Phase 5 Creative, the 60-seat restaurant will seamlessly transition to outdoor dining, live entertainment, and big screen via garage doors from the bar.

Morty’s Meat & Supply is at 5509 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody.

For more information, visit thevillagedunwoody.com.

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Event showcases Atlanta area writers

By Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — In spring 2016, Cherokee County author Marsha Cornelius had a novel idea after attending a crime writers’ event dubbed Noir at the Bar: Why not host monthly literary dinner theaters featuring Atlanta-area authors at local pubs and restaurants?

Cornelius called the evenings just that – “A Novel Idea.”

Six years and several changes of leadership later, ANI is still showcasing local writers, thanks to a new crew of volunteers. Headed by mystery and suspense novelist Jeremy Logan, the current team produced nearly a year of online events before bringing back in-person activities in December at Dunwoody’s Vintage Pizzeria.

“Now we’re trying to sustain only in-person events,” Logan said. After hosting a trio of authors June 7 – William “Dub” Anderson, Kathy Des Jardins and Susan Crawford – ANI is taking July off, then returning in August with a pair of offerings.

The first, Aug. 2, will feature authors William Rawlings and Roger Johns speaking at Vintage Pizzeria.

The second will kick off a new ANI initiative at the Alpharetta Public Library’s auditorium. On the third Tuesday of each month, ANI will host additional author showcases at the library, beginning Aug. 16 with authors Rona Simmons and Jon Jordan. The library events, minus food and drink, will focus on “celebrity” authors, Logan said, while the monthly Dunwoody ANI evenings will feature both established and “emerging” writers.

“The beauty of what we do is that it is entirely experimental,” Logan added.

“We try one thing, see if it works like we hoped, try a little of the other thing, and so on.”

Wayne Boston, formerly Milton’s community builder and an organizer of the Milton Literary Festival, is concentrating on ANI’s library presentations.

“The reasoning for this move to Alpharetta is twofold,” Boston said.

“One, the library provides the opportunity to host much larger crowds, given their beautiful 150-seat auditorium; and, two, hosting the events in the Alpharetta/Roswell area will hopefully bring them a bit closer to the reading public and alleviate the need to traverse the ever-increasing traffic inside the perimeter.”

Convenience is also key to purchas-

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Some of the volunteers currently running A Novel Idea include, front row, from left, Brenda Sevcik and Toni Bellon, and back row, from left, Jeremy Logan, Wayne Boston, Annell Gerson and Kathy Manos Penn. (Not pictured: Jim Gerson and Reid Jupin.) ing books written by each ANI author, whether in Dunwoody or Alpharetta.

Attendees need go no farther than the back of the room to buy copies, thanks to Annell Gerson, owner of Bookmiser in Marietta, who handles ANI’s book sales.

“A Novel Idea, Bookmiser and The Atlanta Writers Club, another collaborator for these events, all share a common goal,” Gerson said, “connecting our community of readers and writers. We are proud to be a part of this homegrown collaboration that provides opportunities for conversation, for storytelling, for questions, for supporting our local authors by putting their books in the hands of readers.”

Looking ahead to the organization’s expanded August presentations, Boston said, “ANI’s move to the Alpharetta Library is exciting. Beyond August, ANI will be hosting Carolyn and Bill Curry in September and, in October, John Pruitt, former WSB anchor. Further, plans are in the works to bring additional well-known authors to the area each month. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend these events at the library, which is located downtown at 10 Park Plaza.”

For more information, go to www. anovelidea.us.

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Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer leads Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s 50th anniversary celebration June 4.

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St. Thomas Aquinas marks 50 years

By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church celebrated its 50th anniversary June 4 and 5 with a small festival on church grounds on Rucker Road.

The main event took place Saturday afternoon into the evening, with children and families enjoying bounce houses, face painting, a soccer tournament and a donut eating contest while the church’s choirs sang songs of

prayer. The activities were followed by a large mass delivered in English and Spanish within one of the parking lots.

Atlanta Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer led Saturday’s prayer.

“We call upon the Holy Spirit, as the early Christians did, to continue to guide the leadership of the church and the growth of the church and the direction of the church,” Hartmayer said during the Mass.

Following mass, celebrants enjoyed refreshments from food trucks and an outdoor concert in the parking lot. The

A church choir performs at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s 50th anniversary celebration June 4. The church held a small festival and Mass Saturday as part of the celebration.

celebration drew a diverse crowd of hundreds to enjoy the festivities.

On Sunday, the church held its regular mass and opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts and history of its 50-year history.

Monsignor Daniel Stack, St. Thomas Aquinas’ pastor, enjoyed the air of fun and family Saturday afternoon. He said that while nobody had a crystal ball, he felt good about the church’s next 50 years.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s Head Pastor Monsignor Daniel Stack, left, stands with one of the church’s former pastors during its 50th anniversary celebration June 4.

Balloons commemorating St. Thomas Aquinas’ 50th anniversary float suspended from a lamppost during the church’s celebration June 4.

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Residents turn out in droves June 13 to hear the Dunwoody City Council address two ordinances relating to advancing the Perimeter Mall area as an entertainment district.

City adjusts guidelines for Perimeter Mall area

By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council gnawed through a meaty agenda on June 13 that dedicated significant attention to two amendments affecting the Perimeter Mall area.

About 50 people attended the meeting, some standing in the back of the chamber at one point.

The Perimeter area will see two changes with approved amendments impacting alcohol consumption and future retail construction. More than half of city revenues are generated by the Perimeter area.

The council approved consolidating four entertainment districts into one, permitting open container alcohol consumption in a grid from Campus 244 to High Street and including Perimeter Mall and Ashford Lane.

Part of the second amendment changes how businesses in the Perimeter Center Outlay seek zoning variance exceptions. It also sets new requirements for window coverage and that all new commercial tenants have an entrance facing the street.

New developments requesting relief would be required to go through the current variance process involving the Planning Commission and the City

Council.

“This amendment allows relief to be sought through the variance process,” Senior Planner Madalyn Smith said in a June 13 memo. “It would simplify the relief process for properties updating existing structures or redeveloping, but are not seeking a rezoning or additional height.”

In other matters covered at the meeting, much of the public comment portion included residents expressing opposition to a Tilly Mill Road conceptual design that would create a 12-foot-wide shared use path separated by a 3-foot-wide grass buffer.

The council also made adjustments to three agenda items, one that would set new rules for removal of trees from private property, following significant public outcry.

A proposed tree ordinance regulating how homeowners could remove certain trees from their property was scheduled for a vote, but the matter was tabled for additional consideration and public input.

The council also unanimously approved $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding as a match for improvements to the Spruill Arts Center and Dunwoody Nature Center.

Unanimous approval was also given to a slate of stormwater and road up-

grades.

The council approved a contract selecting five contractors to handle oncall stormwater system rehabilitation projects as needed. The contractors are allowed to coordinate with affected utilities and provide erosion and sediment control, tree protection and traffic control as needed. The contract requires that all work come with a oneyear guarantee for defective materials, design, quality and improper adjustment.

The city solicited bids in March and received nine responses. The selected contractors scored highest on cost and qualification criteria.

The council also approved adjustments to the Georgetown Gateway, which has been under construction for about a year.

Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith said in a memo dated June 13 that the Georgetown plan originally called for using brick paver bands on concrete sidewalks, but city development standards have changed.

“Staff is recommending removal of the brick paver bands from the construction contract for a savings of $332,000 and using $65,000 of the savings for public art to compliment the other enhancements included in the project,” Smith said.

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OPINION

THE INVESTMENT COACH

Leading you where you don’t want to go The Gospel of John recounts the appearance of Jesus before seven disciples in Galilee following His resurrection.

He said to Peter, “When you were you used LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP younger to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” (John 21:18) Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. But Jesus also described our life’s journey from birth to death, from the robustness of youth with the excitement of goals fulfilled and milestones achieved, challenges met and difficulties surmounted as we progress through adulthood, and a potential final endgame circumstance. Every caregiver, care giving professional, and the patient cared for knows this journey well. The loss of major bodily functions is not a respecter of age, as young and middle-aged people experience stemming from accidents, battlefield injuries or illness. But somewhere beyond age 60 the potential impairment of mental and physical functions encompassing decision making, mobility and independence increases, along with the likelihood of needing care.

Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading

causes of death among those ages 65 and older are heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, flu and pneumonia, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, kidney diseases and accidents. Death often is preceded by a period of needed care. This is why providing for short-, intermediate-, or long-term disability or care is a financial and estate planning concern for one’s self and family members, and for loved ones who are caring for family members or other cherished persons and those who may be called to do so in the future.

A 2020 report from National Alliance f0r Caregiving and American Association of Retired Persons revealed a jump in the number of family caregivers from 43.5 million in 2015 to 53 million in 2020, an increase of 22 percent. Of the one in five Americans who are caregivers, 61 percent are women and 39 percent are men. This is a particular challenge to “sandwich generation women” caught between children needing care and aging parents and grandparents, presenting time and financial squeezes, and often, job and career pressures. Twenty-one percent of caregivers report their own health as only fair to poor.

For many of the medical conditions cited as a prelude to death, a point may be reached when a “medical fix” is not feasible. Keeping the patient comfortable becomes the primary concern.

There are growing efforts by states and the federal government to facilitate home- and community-based services.

When a loved one is hospitalized, the

question is, “After discharge, what’s next?” One option may be “hospice at home.”

Does the patient no longer want aggressive treatment or chemo? Does he or she desire not to go back to the hospital? Is the loved one plagued with uncontrolled pain, frequent ER visits and hospitalizations, ongoing urinary tract infections, wounds that won’t heal, confusion and weakness, significant weight loss, frequent falls or risk of falling, sleeping more, decreased food and liquid consumption, increased need for assistance with activities of daily living?

Hospice care is 100 percent covered

by Medicare and Medicaid, paying for 24/7 on-call nursing services; medications related to the patient’s primary diagnosis; costs of medical equipment such as a bed, wheelchair, walker or oxygen; personal supplies such as diapers, underpads, wipes, shower chair, etc. The caregiver and patient gain a team of doctors, home aides, nurses, chaplains, social workers, grief counselors and volunteers. The team can arrange for respite care for the caregiver and other help if one needs to be away. If the patient’s needs outstrip the capabilities of the family caregiver and the hospice at home team, other alternatives can be presented.

Many hospitals have professionals on staff who can advise family members on palliative care and hospice care options. In addition to financial concerns, the health and welfare of caregivers is important in the choice of care for a loved one. Senior citizens

should explore options before a crisis ensues. When a loved one needs to be rushed to the emergency room, often the first phone call is to 911. After the patient is stabilized, who in the family will get the second call? Usually that’s the go-to “alpha child,” the daughter or son who may be called to step in as a caregiver and decision maker at some point. What does he or she know about your wishes and affairs?

Your financial adviser can arrange for a meeting to discuss caregiving and end-of-life options and planning, in addition to a family meeting at some point. Key legal documents should be reviewed with an attorney well-versed in living and testamentary estate and trust planning. Religious needs and preferences should be considered.

Decision-making at a time of pressure and grief rarely is optimal. Planning for the certainty of death and the uncertainty leading up to death is a gift to loved ones, with a “peace of mind” dividend for you.

Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a life centered financial planning strategist with 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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PRESERVING THE PAST

Hard work, character ruled longtime farmer North Fulton, like much of Georgia, was farming country almost from the time the first settlers arrived in the 18th century until the turn of the 20th century, when urbanization and technology ushBOB MEYERS ered in the machine age.

Although agriculture is Georgia’s largest industry today, North Fulton has become largely urban. Areas that were once extensive farms have been transformed into thriving communities, business enterprises and retail establishments. It is good to reflect on the people who paved the way for current generations, our farmers of yesteryear.

Auton Kirby (1915-2000), wife Ruth Estes Kirby (1919-2016) exemplified the farm families of old. Auton, sometimes misspelled as Anton, was born in Dawson County and attended the Cumming Public School, the first school in Forsyth County to grant high school diplomas. Today it is home to the Cumming Playhouse.

Auton’s father died when Auton was 9 years old, so he had the responsibility of helping raise his two brothers and sister.

He learned to be self-sufficient and the importance of a hard day’s work, traits he passed on to his four boys and two girls.

His oldest son Sam says, “We all worked on the farm from the time we were little bitty fellows.”

The boys worked in the fields, and the girls worked with their mother in the house. As many as three tenant farmers also worked in the fields. Tenant farmers rented a piece of the land, paying Auton with a percentage of their crops.

In 1941 Auton borrowed some money and purchased 160 acres of prime farmland in Alpharetta and today’s Milton. His property was bounded roughly by today’s Ga. 400 and Windward Parkway and Union Hill Road.

For the first few years he grew cotton, but it was not profitable. It took a farmer a year to get his money out of planting cotton and 60 days for vegetables. He switched to truck farming and chickens.

Both were successful ventures.

Truck farming is another name for vegetable production. Auton grew a variety of vegetables including corn, squash and cucumbers. He sold his produce to the warehouse operations of A&P as well as Colonial Stores, a chain of grocery stores common throughout the South until its demise in the 1970s. Sam also remembers taking truckloads of vegetables to the Atlanta Farmers Market.

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This photo, circa 1958, shows one of 11 chicken houses that supported thousands of chickens where the Cracker Barrel restaurant on Winward Parkway is today.

Auton switched to broiler chickens in about 1946. He appeared in a 1953 Atlanta Constitution article in which he described his broiler business and his flock of 14,000 Draper 7-Way-Cross birds.

Sometime in the 1960s he switched to laying hens and had, according to Sam, thousands and thousands of hens in 11 chicken houses near to where the Cracker Barrel restaurant is today.

“Each of us collected hundreds of eggs every day,” Sam said.

Auton sold his farm circa 1985 when taxes became prohibitively high. He bought a 78-acre property on Cogburn Road in today’s cty of Milton and raised Charolais beef cattle before retiring in the early 1990s.

In the early days, Auton and his boys plowed their fields by walking behind hand-held plows pulled by horses or mules. The boys preferred to use horses because they were easier to work with, but Auton had two or three of each animal depending which was on the market at the time of need. The boys were very happy when the first tractor was acquired in the late 1940s/early 1950s. Ford tractors were preferred. Over the years, Auton owned a model 8N, a Jubilee and a model 3000 diesel.

Auton and Ruth devoted much time and effort to the Union Hill Baptist Church in Alpharetta. Union Hill is a small country church where members help one another. Auton served as a deacon of the church for 52 years, and Ruth

Auton and Ruth Kirby worked hard all their lives and gave back generously to their neighbors. They were very active in the Union Hill Baptist Church in Alpharetta. had the distinction of being the oldest member of the church when she passed away at age 97.

Auton was president of the North Fulton Farm Bureau for 20 years and served on the State Board of Directors of the Farm Bureau for 14 years.

He often helped his community by hauling produce grown by neighbors to market in his truck. It is said that had it not been for him, some of his neighbors would have gone hungry.

Sam summed up his parents: “Mom

Auton was featured in an article in the Atlanta Constitution in 1953 profiling his chicken business. and Dad were hard workers. They raised a big family and did a lot for the neighborhood.”

Bob is the Milton Historical Society Director Emeritus. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.

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Increase: Continued from Page 1 rated as a city in July 2008. The council is scheduled to vote on July 11 whether to raise the rate to 3.040 mills, which is the cap established at incorporation.

The 0.3 mill increase is expected to yield more than one million dollars in additional revenue, some of it tasked to lower the budget deficit.

Between $250,000 and $275,000 of the new revenue would go toward pay raises for the Dunwoody Police Department. The pay would be backdated to be effective July 1.

Assistant City Manager J. Jay Viniciki delivered a presentation that provided several estimates on the impact to homeowners, including those benefiting from

homestead exemptions.

Those who own their residence are eligible to take advantage of a property value freeze and reduce their millage rate by about one point.

According to one estimate provided by the city, the municipal tax on a newly purchased $500,000 house would increase $57 a year, from $321 to $378.

Another estimate for frozen home valuations ranging between $300,000 to $600,000 showed increases from $33 to $69 a year. The property value freeze has kept many homeowners paying close to the same amount of municipal tax as in 2009.

“With new parks on the horizon and residential tax bills frozen since incorporation, the most direct action that the city can take is moving the rate to the cap created by the city’s founders,” Vinicki said.

Roswell police charge mom for leaving kids in hot car

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A Cumming woman was arrested June 14 for allegedly leaving her two children unattended inside a hot car.

Eneilu Espinoza, 27, was charged with first degree cruelty to children and reckless conduct.

Roswell police spokesman Tim Lupo said a witness in the parking lot of the Dollar Tree at 608 Holcomb Bridge Road called 911 to report the incident. When they arrived at the scene, officers found a 3-month-old and a 5-year-old child inside the car, which was unlocked and turned off with the windows rolled up, Lupo said.

Both children were removed from the car and were allegedly showing early signs of heat-related illness. Lupo said the external temperature at the time was 93

degrees.

After making an announcement over the store loudspeaker, Lupo said Espinoza came forward, stating that she had only stopping inside for a few minutes. She was then taken into custody and transported to the Fulton County Jail.

The 3-month-old child was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and the 5-year-old was transported to the Roswell Police Department, where he was later released to his father. Lupo said the children’s dad was not at the scene at the time of the incident.

Police say heat exhaustion and heat stroke can set in very quickly in high temperatures in an outside environment, let alone inside of a sealed car.

“If you cannot bring your children inside your destination, leave them at home in the care of a responsible guardian,” police advise.

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Groundwork: Continued from Page 1 rental rates that trail Buckhead and the Alpharetta Downtown Livable Centers Initiative area/Avalon nodes, according to Pond and Company.

But, Michael Starling, director of Dunwoody Economic Development, says the goal moving forward is to collect community input to develop Dunwoody’s own blend of community. Unlike the other cities, Dunwoody relishes its MARTA and interstate connectivity, a large base of existing employment, and hotel and shopping, all in a concentrated area.

“Maybe it’s not one or the other,” Starling said. “Maybe it’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that. We’re looking at creating our own unique place so to speak. … The vision for this is to create a community-driven and market-feasible vision for the Perimeter area.”

Comparing apples to apples

Starling said Pond and Company’s research began at the start of the year to find out the market demand for office, hotel, retail and residential.

It found that 6.2 million square feet of office space was constructed prior to 2000 and that the average lease rates are higher than both the submarket and metro average. Vacancy rates topped 23 percent, which is significantly higher than the 10-year average of 17.5 percent.

Additionally, there are nine existing hotels in the node that total 2,100 rooms, with four new hotels having opened between 2016 and 2021. There is also approximately 3.4 million square feet of existing retail inventory, with 1.56 million square feet, or nearly half, lying within Perimeter Mall.

The research found, there are approximately 5,300 multifamily units in the study area, which saw 30 percent rent growth throughout 2021. Vacancy has averaged 5 percent to 6 percent over the past decade.

Starling said the next step is for Pond and Company will be to develop three different growth scenarios ranging from low to high. However, the consultant already has “five big ideas” intended to elevate the quality of life in Dunwoody, facilitate sustainable development and continue economic growth.

The plan is for Edge City. 2.0 to “bend the curve” and establish a community heart with lots of things to do and see for local residents. It also calls for introducing new formats of residential to provide something for all includ-

ing townhouses, rowhomes, stacked flats, seniors living and mixed-use apartments. The idea is that this will create a livable community, foster community interaction and generate neighborhood pride.

Another idea is to foster an environment that offers different formats of employment where people can live, work and come together. The competitive analysis also seems to show that Dunwoody has a prime opportunity to shape its future compared to other nodes in North Atlanta.

Lastly, with Perimeter Mall being the largest property in the study area, it is expected to have the largest impact through phased infill and redevelopment. Pond and Company says it has the potential to become the “heart” for the community when integrated with High Street, which would connect various uses to MARTA.

Connections and greenspace

Through community involvement this summer, Starling said the city hopes to learn more about what kinds of amenities residents are looking for, but also the level of development and investment they’re comfortable with. He said while it’s possible there’ll be less demand for office space post-pandemic, the city is looking at ways to better connect those office buildings that are farther away from MARTA, so they compete with those that are nearby.

“Certainly, long-term office development is probably not going to be as strong as what we’ve seen in the past, so we need to understand that and be aware that we can’t rely on more office development in the future. We may have to look at some other sectors like hotels or retail or residential.”

One amenity that seems to be nonnegotiable is adding greenspace such as multi-use trails similar to the Beltline and Path 400.

“We’re hearing very clearly from the community that they not only want to see those, but they want to see more,” Starling said. “That also goes hand-inhand with what we’re hearing as far as the types of retail they want to see. They want more dining and entertainment that is focused outdoors. I think lining up those types of amenities will be core to whatever scenario we select.”

Starling said he wants the community to understand there’s going to be more opportunity for outreach and public meetings, and probably late summer, more information will be shared about the different scenarios, so they can have their voices heard and input taken.

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Margaret Wight Binkley

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Margaret Wight Binkley of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away on May 29, 2022, at Northside Hospital of complications related to ovarian cancer. She battled and endured so much…for so long. Always with strength, courage, humor and grace, while unfailingly doing and caring for others.

No matter how she felt.

Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Maura Binkley, parents, Ann Faircloth Wight and James Slater Wight, Jr, her brother, James Slater Wight III and sister Dolly Stringer. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jeffery Binkley, son, Sean Binkley and grandson, Noah Barker. Also surviving Margaret are her sister Azalee Wight Vereen, sister-in-law, Paula Binkley Belt, brother-in-law, Albert (Bud) Stringer, a very special aunt, Helen Hinson, along with many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Cairo High School and earned degrees from Florida State University and Brown College of Court Reporting, and was most recently employed by Bovis Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC in Dunwoody. Margaret was a proud third-generation Florida State Seminole, and mom of Maura, a fourth-generation alum. For almost twenty years Margaret and Jeff took her mother, Ann, to every FSU-Florida football game. Each game trip was an adventure, with the memories and stories (most of them true) living on for generations.

Margaret never let career demands prevent her from giving everything she had and touching the lives of countless young people as a team mom, Sunday School teacher, transportation provider, PTA volunteer, chaperone…and perhaps with the most lasting legacy, a Girl Scout Leader. Her Dunwoody troop 24412 always traveled in style and became the

foundation for the closest of lifelong friendships.

Margaret’s “Dunwoody Gurlz” were among the greatest loves of her life. As time passed the Girl Scout road trips evolved, and the circle grew with annual Spring Break events in Seaside and Grayton Beach hosted by the Binkley family becoming a Dunwoody legend.

Margaret’s devotion to others (both human and Siberian Husky) was nowhere more evident than in how she loved and cared for her family. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin…all roles she approached thoughtfully and performed impeccably, with total commitment and an ethos of responsibility for the well-being of each family member. Her approach to making others feel better had the effect of helping them be better.

In 2018 Margaret and her family suffered a tragic loss no parent or sibling should have to endure. Her daughter Maura, ready to graduate from Florida State University, lost her life in a mass shooting at a Tallahassee yoga studio.

The perpetrator committed this heinous crime for no other reason than a hatred of women. Rather than succumb to anger and bitterness, Margaret and Jeff founded Maura’s Voice – based in the belief that only love can conquer hate and a dedication to performing research, informing policy, and preventing violence. Though the pain of such loss never subsides, neither will the positive influence of the work Margaret took on in response.

Margaret’s legacy is, in totality, a legacy of love for all. Unbridled, unconquered…always and forever.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Maura’s Voice Research Fund through the FSU College of Social Work. csw.fsu.edu > mauras-voice

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Dunwoody Mayor and City Council will meet on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following: Text amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27 to create material standards for residential driveways and related purposes.

Should you have any questions, comments, or would like to view the application and supporting materials, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council of Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following: ZBA 22-11, 4664 Ashford Club Drive: Variance from Sec. 27-58 to allow encroachment into the rear setback for a covered porch.

Should you have any questions or comments, or would like to view the application and supporting materials, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Members of the public are encouraged to call or schedule a meeting with the staff in advance of the Public Hearing if they have questions or are unfamiliar with the process. The staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.

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Harry Norman, REALTORS Atlanta Perimeter Office | 4848 Ashford Dunwoody Road | Atlanta, GA 30338 | 770-394-2131 Office 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