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Small ﬂock mounts big drive to buy church By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — In just 50 days, a small church community of 130 members raised enough money to buy a Dunwoody-area chapel where it had been holding its services. The chapel, located at Mt. Vernon Highway and Glenridge Drive, was purchased in cash by members of Misty Creek Community Church, according to its senior pastor Steven Streett. The purchase agreement was signed Oct. 4 and the deal was closed Nov. 22. Streett declined to reveal the purchase price but emphasized that the church paid cash for the property. “The faithfulness and the generosity of the congregation and the community has been phenomenal,” Streett said. “It all happened so fast.” Misty Creek, a non-denominational church, was started in mid-2019 by a small group of congregants led by Streett and Doug Allen, its worship pastor. The group originally met in a congregant’s home, but moved to the stone chapel, which they began renting in June. The space was also occupied by a drama group called Orbit Arts Academy, and there were several buyers interested in purchasing the property, Streett said, but in the end, “a God thing” allowed Misty Creek to complete the transaction. “There was a contract on the table, but First Baptist of Sandy Springs, which owns the property, said to us, ‘We want this facility to be used for a church. Do you want to buy it?’” The worship space now holds about

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council heard an update on big plans for area roadways Nov. 29. Tim Matthews, State Express Lanes Administrator for the Georgia Department of Transportation, outlined upcoming expansion plans for I-285 and Georgia 400 that will involve adding lanes, building new bridges and adding longer exit ramps. However, he could not provide specific details about the exact timelines for most of the projects, other than an estimated year that the projects were to start and finish. “We don’t want to make rash decisions and have to come back and change the dates,” Matthews said. “So, I may not be able to provide exact dates.” The projects include: Combining the I-285 westbound exit ramps to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard north and south, while

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Macy’s cashier charged with theft by deception DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Macy’s cashier was arrested Nov. 26 after she confessed to fraudulently refunding money to her debit card. L’ynja Cashe Hubert, 23, of Atlanta, was charged with theft by deception. Hubert was an employee at the Macy’s at Perimeter Mall. Police were called to the department store by Macy’s security officers. On four separate occasions between Oct. 2 and Nov. 15, Hubert allegedly rang up refunds for merchandise that customers wanted to return. After the customers left, she rang up another refund, this time crediting her own bank account for the value of the returned items. Store security investigated Hubert and showed police receipts of the four fraudulent returns the suspect confessed to making, which totaled $748.

PUBLIC SAFETY Security also provided surveillance footage showing Hubert waving her phone in front of the cash register to transfer payments to her debit card, using a function similar to “Apple Pay.” Hubert wrote out a statement admitting to the allegations, police said. Police noted she is four months pregnant, just graduated school and is taking care of her elderly grandfather. They said her motives included trying to buy a bigger home for herself and her future child.

Restaurant customer faces off with cook DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police responded to a Waffle House along Chamblee Dunwoody Road for reports of an Atlanta man arguing with workers and harassing customers. Paul Gresham Hays, 56, was charged with disorderly conduct. According to reports from witnesses, Hays came in and told a waitress he’d been kicked off the bus. He asked for bus fare, a face mask and food. The waitress gave Hays money for food, and he ordered grits and raisin bread. As he was waiting for his food, Hays began screaming at the cook and called him a racial slur, then yelled at a

Drug & DUI arrests Julie Ann Gigi, 54, of Asbury Commons, Dunwoody, was arrested Nov. 24 on Chamblee Dunwoody Road for DUI, open container violation while operating motor vehicle and driving while license suspended/revoked. Marco Lopez, 36, of Peachtree Place Parkway, Dunwoody, was arrested Nov. 25 on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for drinking in public (sidewalks/streets/alleys) in city limits. Alicia Monet Lovette, 30, of Springwood Connector, Atlanta, was arrested Nov. 28 on North Peachtree Road for DUI, stopping, standing, parking prohibited in specified places and improper starting. customer, police said. The cook ordered Hays to leave, and told officers he entered and left the restaurant four times afterward demanding his food. Hays told police he didn’t feel like he had to leave because he was a customer, according to the arrest report.

Sandy Springs police arrest suspect in double homicide By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A 22-year-old Acworth man was arrested Nov. 19 in connection with the double homicide of a firefighter and his wife in their Cobb County home and the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. Although investigators have not released a motive for the slayings, Sandy Springs police confirmed the suspect, Matthew Scott Lanz, is the younger brother of 27-year-old Austin Lanz who fatally shot a police officer at a bus stop near the Pentagon in August, before turning the gun on himself. According to online jail records, Mat-

thew Lanz is being held at the Fulton County Jail and was denied bond over the weekend. Before he was transported to jail, Matthew Lanz was treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound sustained during a confrontation with Sandy Springs police. Sgt. Salvador Ortega, a spokesman for the Sandy Springs Police Department, said that shortly after 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19, officers were at the scene of a burglary on Cameron Ridge Drive where an intruder had broken into the garage but had been unable to enter the house. That’s when they received another call from nearby residents who reported an

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Dunwoody would remain in State Senate District 40 under a new redistricting proposal. State Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) flipped the seat from Republican control in 2018.

Proposed district maps advance in Georgia General Assembly By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Three redistricting bills cleared the Georgia General Assembly last month and headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for consideration. The bills, which passed along party line vote in both chambers, represent the Republican controlled Legislature’s proposal to remap House, Senate and Congressional districts in the state. Each decade, following the release of U.S. Census Bureau data, state and Congressional districts are redrawn. Dunwoody will see multiple changes if the bills are signed by the governor. At the Congressional level, Dunwoody would move from the 6th District held by Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Marietta) to the 4th held by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Decatur). The new 4th district would span from Dunwoody to Covington and remain a safe Democratic held seat. Johnson has held the seat since 2007 and has faced little Republican challenge. The new 6th District includes all of Forsyth, Dawson and part of Cherokee Counties and is expected to return to Republican control. McBath announced on Nov. 22 to seek election to the 7th District, which would encompass about half of Gwinnett County and Johns Creek under the new boundaries. The announcement creates an election bid between McBath and incumbent Democrat Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Suwanee). At the more local level, Georgia State House District 79 will be renumbered to 80 and include new areas of Doraville and the Huntley Hills neighborhood in Chamblee. The areas around Perimeter Mall and Ashford Dunwoody Road were removed and shifted to District 52. State Rep. Michael Wilensky (DDunwoody) said it was sad that he no longer represented all of Dunwoody. He criticized the Republican redistricting

proposals as gerrymandering, targeting two female legislators. “It is alarming that in the redistricting (process), the two people who seem to be targeted are women of color, [U.S.] Rep. Lucy McBath and [State] Sen. Michelle Au,” Wilensky said. Dunwoody will remain in Senate District 40 held by State Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta). The Fulton County portion of the district was sliced off along with adjustments to the Gwinnett County section. Additions were made near Brookhaven and Doraville. Georgia became a flashpoint in national politics following the 2020 election when the state’s 16 electoral votes were captured by President Joseph Biden, and two Republican U.S. Senate seats were flipped to Democrats. Democrats also gained a Congressional seat. The Republican-backed proposals seek to take back a lost Congressional seat and reshape districts in the metro Atlanta suburbs, where Democrats have made gains. Opponents of the proposals argue that independent bipartisan commissions would be more effective at creating competitive districts and preventing litigation. Lawsuits are expected if Gov. Kemp signs the bills. During the legislative session earlier this year, State Rep. Matthew Wilson (D-Brookhaven) introduced a resolution proposing a state constitutional amendment for redistricting to be completed by an independent bipartisan commission. The measure saw little movement. “We have very effective state government when people are focused on the issues of everybody which are healthcare, education, transportation and criminal justice,” Wilensky said. “When we have focus on those things and not people who are solely focused on the extreme fringes of their base, we actually on the state level get more things done and get things done that are helpful to everybody.”

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State House District 79, held by Rep. Michael Wilensky since 2018, will be renumbered to 80 and lose a portion of Dunwoody around Perimeter Mall. Portions of Chamblee and Doraville could be added if the legislation is signed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

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City celebrates Hanukkah at Dunwoody Village event By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Local officials joined with members of the Jewish community at Dunwoody Village Nov. 30 to light a large menorah on the third night of Hanukkah. The gathering was organized by Chabad of Georgia and included traditional foods such as fried potato latkes and jelly-filled doughnuts called sufganiyah. A ladder engine from DeKalb County Fire Rescue Station 21 assisted in the “Great Gelt Drop” of chocolate coins won

after spinning a dreidel. Hanukkah is an eight-night festival of lights commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following the Maccabean Revolt in 167 BCE. Rep. Michael Wilensky (D-Dunwoody) and Mayor Lynn Deutsch assisted with the menorah lighting. “We bring light into the world when we are kind to others and when we do mitzvot (by) helping those who are less fortunate,” Deutsch said. “What I want you to do is take those feelings of brightness and kindness and carry them with you for the whole year, not just Hanukkah.”

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Redistricting spurs McBath to seek seat in 7th District By DAVE WILLIAMS Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath wasted little time Nov. 22 announcing a change of plans after Republicans in the Georgia House gave final passage to a new congressional map that would likely flip her 6th Congressional District to the GOP. Within an hour of the virtually party line vote in the General Assembly, McBath, D-Marietta announced she will run in the newly redrawn and much more Democratfriendly 7th District next year. The move potentially sets up a primary showdown with fellow Democratic Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux of Suwanee, who won that Gwinnett County-based seat last year. “It is no mystery why Republicans and the NRA (National Rifle Association) have decided I’m their top target,” said McBath, who was elected in 2018 on an anti-gun platform after her teenage son was shot to death. “As a Black woman, activist, and mother on a mission, they would like nothing more than to stop me from speaking truth to power about the gun lobby and Republican Party in Congress. So let me make something very clear: I refuse to stand down.” The new congressional map drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature changes the 6th from a racially diverse competitive district, including East Cobb, North Fulton and North DeKalb counties, to a predominantly white, more rural district by extending its boundaries north through all of Forsyth and Dawson counties and eastern Cherokee County. Former President Donald Trump carried the

district as newly redrawn by 26 points over President Joe Biden. On the other hand, changes to the 7th District increased its minority voting-age population to 67%. Bourdeaux is expected to run for reelection to the 7th District seat, even though the new map draws her into the staunchly conservative, heavily Republican 9th district in Northeast Georgia. Federal law allows members of the U.S. House to live outside of the districts they represent. Bourdeaux picked up a key supporter during the weekend when former Atlanta Mayor and Congressman Andrew Young endorsed her reelection bid. Young already had endorsed Bourdeaux more than a year ago, but the renewed stamp of approval is timely considering the new congressional map. Bourdeaux, who is white, has taken some criticism from progressive Democrats for taking moderate positions in the House, notably in pushing for a vote on Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill before the House voted on the Build Back Better social spending legislation that remains pending in the U.S. Senate. However, her position was vindicated when the House eventually did pass the infrastructure bill ahead of the Build Back Better bill. Bourdeaux emerged from the intra-party dispute as a major backer of the kinds of transportation improvements vital to traffic-choked Gwinnett County. On Monday, McBath aimed her fire at Gov. Brian Kemp, his fellow Republicans and the gun lobby. “Simply put, I will not let Brian Kemp, the NRA, and the Republican Party decide when my work in

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Dunwoody High School senior signs to play lacrosse in college By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — On Monday, Nov. 29, Dunwoody High School senior Kylie Heinrich became the first female lacrosse player in the school’s history to commit to play at the collegiate level. Heinrich will join the bulldog lacrosse roster at Tennessee Wesleyan University in the fall. At her signing event Monday, Heinrich was joined by Principal Tom Bass

and Heinrich’s coach, Montez Swinney. Swinney has coached Heinrich since her freshman year. In addition to playing on the lacrosse team in both the midi and attack positions, Heinrich also plays on Swinney’s girl’s flag football team. “It definitely feels great, just seeing all the work she has put in paying off,” Swinney said. Heinrich is still undecided on her major but intends to take advantage of the university’s business programs, Swinney said.

Alpharetta man pleads guilty for his part in Jan. 6 assault ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man faces eight years in prison after admitting he kicked and beat uniformed police officers during Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Kevin Douglas Creek, 47, pleaded guilty to “assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers,” The Department of Justice announced Dec. 1. A criminal complaint filed in June alleges that camera footage shows Creek striking a Metropolitan Police officer and a member of the U.S. Capitol Police. The document also refers to financial, phone, travel and social media records that place Creek at the Capitol on Jan. 6. The affidavit states that in a voluntary meeting May 21, Creek told the FBI that he was at the Capitol on Jan. 6 but “did not remember assaulting any of-

ficer.” Creek also provided the FBI with a description of the clothes he was wearing on that day and the names of his traveling companions. FBI agents arrested Creek June 9 in Alpharetta, on federal felony charges including assault on a federal officer, physical violence on Capitol grounds, obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. In a plea agreement Creek signed in October, he admits to striking, pushing and kicking the police officers. Creek remains free pending a sentencing hearing, scheduled for March 10, 2022. He faces up to eight years in prison and a fine of $250,000. — Carl Appen

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Dunwoody plans holiday events through December BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — December has arrived, ushering in the holiday season. With family members or loved ones coming into town to visit and children taking a break from school, there will plenty of family-friendly events from which to choose. Dunwoody residents can look forward to seasonal events sponsored by the city and organizations including the Dunwoody Nature Center and the Spruill Center for the Arts. Mark your calendars for these upcoming holiday outings: Holiday Letters for Seniors Where: N. Shallowford Annex and the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center When: All month Cost: Free Contact: 678-382-6900 All month, residents can spread holiday cheer to seniors throughout local living communities. Decorated special mailboxes are placed at these locations to serve as the dropping point for any letters aimed to bring cheer. Letters will be collected and distributed for senior residents. Letters must be submitted via drop-off only with mailboxes open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. No letters will be accepted after noon Dec. 31.

Shooting: Continued from Page 2 intruder still inside their home on Cameron Glen Drive. The officers responded immediately and tased the suspect to try to subdue him, but the taser had no effect. Instead, the suspect, later identified as Matthew Lunz, ran toward one of the officers, stabbing him multiple times all over his body, barely missing one of his vital organs, Ortega said. A backup officer then shot Matthew Lanz, allowing another officer to drag the injured officer outside to start rendering first aid. The injured officer was rushed to a local hospital and treated for multiple wounds. He has since been released and is at home recovering with his loved one, although in a lot of pain, Ortega said. He requested that his name not be released. The second officer was also injured from a bullet fragment that hit his hand. The residents of the home were not injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping Sandy Springs detectives investigate the burglary and assault of the officers. Sandy Springs police charged Matthew Lanz with two counts of burglary in the first degree, home invasion in the

Holiday Lights Opening Night: Hollywood Holidays Where: Brook Run Park When: Dec. 1 to Dec. 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 678-382-6700 Brook Run Park will be displaying light sets from classic holiday movies, including “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “A Christmas Story.” The nightly event is for all ages with a lighting ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. with free hot chocolate and special character appearances. Lights will go on at 6 p.m. This is perfect for movie-lovers who are ready to get into the holiday spirit. Holiday Tasting & Late-Night Shopping Where: Spruill Center for the Arts When: Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 770-394-3447 The holiday season means delicious food and gift shopping. For the nighttime event, attendees can enjoy hand-selected wine and cheese pairings as they shop local to find those perfect gifts. Adults can catch up on shopping, enjoy tasty treats and support local businesses all at once. Masks are not required but encouraged. For more information, visit spruillarts.org.

first degree, possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, 10 counts of felony obstruction, 10 counts of aggravated assault on a police officer and 10 counts of attempted murder on a police officer. Sandy Springs Police Chief Ken DeSimone said he is grateful his officers were at the right place at the right time to confront the “extremely dangerous” and armed suspect. “The quick response by our officers potentially saved the lives of the homeowners, as we now know this suspect had murdered two homeowners previously in a similar burglary in Cobb County,” DeSimone said. “This incident is a testament of the dangers our officers face every day and their commitment to keeping our community safe.” While in custody, police identified Matthew Lanz as the same person who burglarized a home and fatally shot Justin and Amber Hicks, both 31, in Acworth the day before. Police said they found the couple’s 2-year-old son inside the home, but that he was unharmed and is now with family members. Cobb County police detectives charged Matthew Lunz with two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Handmade Gift Bazaar Where: Spruill Center for the Arts When: Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 770-394-3447 This holiday gift event is perfect for art-lovers. Guests are invited to come and meet select artists and shop for unique gift items. If you are looking to find a gift that cannot be found in a store, this is the perfect opportunity to stand out. Attendees have the option to attend the Holiday Artists Market in-person, curbside pickup or online. For more information, visit spruillarts.org. Winter Soulstice Yoga Where: Dunwoody Nature Center When: Dec. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $12 for non-members/$10 for members with code: DNCMemberYoga Contact: 770-394-3322 In celebration of the winter solstice, members and guests are invited for a seasonal yoga session in the center’s peaceful atmosphere. Hosted by Kim Hobbs, the session promotes energy renewal and self-reflection. Held in the Lower Meadow of the Nature Center, participants are encouraged to practice social distancing. The one-hour session will be outdoors. Registration is required and participants must bring their own mat. The class will be postponed in the case of inclement weather. Register online at dunwoodynature.org.

Before his death, Justin Hicks served as a firefighter with the Cherokee County Fire Department for over six years. Fire Chief Tim Prather described him in a Nov. 19 Facebook post as a “happy, funny, loved by many kind of guy.” “He was always a highly motivated, energetic individual who deeply loved his job as a firefighter and consistently worked to do better and be better every day,” Prather said. “He was really thrilled on his recent accomplishment of completing his paramedic program training. Justin has touched and impacted many lives, and he will be dearly missed. Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of a member of our family and his lovely wife.” On Nov. 22, the Cherokee County Fire Department led a procession joined by other public safety agencies, where they carried the remains of Justin and Amber Hicks to His Hands Church in Woodstock. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 23. The case remains under investigation. Sandy Springs police ask that anyone with additional information contact Detective Charles Needham at CNeedham@ SandySpringsGa.Gov or by calling 770551-2563. Additionally, police are asking residents that live in the vicinity to check their Ring Door cameras or exterior surveillance cameras for anyone suspicious captured between 6 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. Nov. 19.

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Council: Continued from Page 1 adjusting the curve of the north exit ramp. Construction is expected to begin in 2022 and be substantially complete in 2023. Adding an auxiliary lane along I-285 between Roswell Road and Riverside Drive and replacing the Mount Vernon Highway bridge over I-285. Construction is expected to begin in 2023 and be substantially complete in 2025. Adding two express lanes in each direction on Ga. 400 from the North Springs MARTA station to McGinnis Ferry Road, which has been delayed because of budgetary restrictions. Adding express lanes on I-285 at the top end of the perimeter, which will also allow for the inclusion of enhanced rapid transit buses. Because it is still in the feasibility study phase, no specific dates for the project were included in the presentation packet. “I’m very pleased that we are talking about mass transit, which I don’t believe was on the table before,” Councilman John Heneghan said following the presentation. In other action at the Nov. 29 meeting, the council discussed and then deferred a decision on installing additional electrical vehicle charging poles and lighting in the parking lot and multi-use fields at Brook Run Park. The council also: Approved a 1 percent merit pay increase for Dunwoody City Clerk Sharon Lowery. Appointed a new employment agreement with Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton. Changed the fee structure license fees for insurance companies within the city limits. The council adjourned to executive session to discuss legal issues. No acSolution tion was taken after the meeting.

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