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Dunwoody Council approves Perimeter hotel developments

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Two tennis courts at Waterford Swim and Racquet Club will be refurbished as part of Dunwoody’s new city park.

Dunwoody purchases 7 acres of park space DUNWOODY, Ga. — With financial back- residents in April 2018. “This is a winwin-win. It’s in the northeast portion of ing from DeKalb County, the Dunwoody the city, an area in need of green space City Council approved the purchase of and surrounded by neighborhoods.”

7 acres from the Waterford Swim and After the purchase of 4565 Dellrose Racquet Club to create additional park Drive and 2371 North Peachtree Way, space and trails. the Waterford pool, which has been DeKalb County Commissioner Nancy closed for years, will be removed. Two Jester secured funding for the $125,000 tennis courts on site will be refurbished purchase using District 1 park bond for public use. money.

“I am delighted to help the City of “It was a great journey to get here,” said Dunwoody Councilman Tom1Lam03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 3/4/19 11:16 AM Page 1 bert, who began meeting with Waterford See PARK, Page 4

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council gave the thumbs up to two mixed-use, hotel-anchored developments at the Perimeter on Dec. 9.

One development would be part of the Ravinia office park at the corner of I-285 and Ashford Dunwoody Road.

The second is less than a half mile up the road at the corner of Perimeter Center East. Both decisions passed unanimously.

The property at 11 Ravinia Parkway is currently undeveloped, and the plans consist of a 10,000 square foot restaurant, two one-story restaurant and retail buildings, a five-story hotel and surface and below-ground parking.

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site plan with underground stormwater detention, which is expected to save seven specimen trees and eight special trees.

The original proposal was for an eight-story hotel, but in response to concerns about density, the developers lowered the height to five stories. Some members of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Planning Commission asked the developers to go back up to eight-stories, arguing this would yield a higher hotel tax revenue with minimal impact on public services.

However, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously added a condition that the hotel could not exceed five stories or 156 guest rooms.

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Schools directed to impose lockdown

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Several schools in Dunwoody went into lockdown Dec. 6 after a man who previously made threats against schools left Peachford Hospital without authorization.

Just before noon, officers responded to Peachford Hospital in reference to a patient who walked away from the hospital without being properly discharged. The patient, described as a 29-yearold man, was admitted to the hospital several days ago after making threats to “shoot up” schools, Dunwoody Police reported.

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody man contacted police Dec. 5 after he learned that someone had used 84 fraudulent checks in his name.

The man received a call that day from the fraud department of BB&T about a bad $9,000 check from an account the man had not opened.

After the call, the man contacted his bank and discovered that he had 84 fraudulent checks written from his account.

The man froze the account before contacting police.

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Employee’s wallet stolen from Perimeter Mall DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 1 theft an employee’s wallet from the Dillard’s at Perimeter Mall.

The employee had clocked into work that afternoon and placed her wallet in a counter drawer.

While the she was on break a few hours later, she was alerted through her phone about a fraudulent transaction on one of her cards.

Because of the threats, Dekalb County School System issued a lockdown at nearby schools — including Peachtree Charter Middle School, Chestnut Elementary Charter School, Dunwoody Elementary School, Dunwoody High School and Vanderlyn Elementary School — as a precautionary measure. The patient was not known to be armed with any weapons when he left the hospital and the lockdown was placed only due to the previous threats made by the subject.

Around 2:30 p.m., police announced the patient had been safely located and taken into police custody.

At that point, the employee said she realized her wallet had been stolen.

Woman shells out $100 for bottle of fake perfume DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody woman contacted police Dec. 6 after she realized she had been swindled out of $100.

Earlier that day, the woman was in the Walmart parking lot at Ashford Dunwoody Road, when she was approached by a man.

The man said he needed to catch a flight but had run out of gas money and wanted to sell the woman perfume for the money. He asked for $150.

The woman ended up paying $100 for one bag of perfume. At that point, the man asked the woman to get more cash from a nearby ATM, but she declined and drove off.

At home, the woman realized the perfume was fake and called police.

Woman discovers fraud on credit card accounts DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody woman contacted police Dec. 2 after she noticed several attempts to steal her identity.

The woman first noticed something was wrong when she received a $200 Doordash charge she had not made.

After cancelling the card, the woman received another unauthorized charge from her Amazon account.

After doings some research, the woman found several email alerts about attempts to get into her online accounts.

One attempt, for her Twitter account, succeeded, and the woman found what appeared to be several spam posts in Korean.

Equipment stolen from restaurant shed ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 3 theft of a leaf blower from a restaurant on Alpharetta Street.

The leaf blower, which was secured in a storage shed, was last seen the previous afternoon. The next morning, employees noticed that the deadbolt on the storage shed had been pried open.

The leaf blower, valued at $200, had been taken.

Three bikes removed from apartment complex ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 5 theft of three bicycles from an apartment complex on Saratoga Drive.

The owner of the bicycles went to the store that afternoon for about an hour and a half. When she returned, she saw that the bicycles were missing.

The owner said the bicycles had not been locked or secured.

Each bicycle was valued at $100.

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Local Relator leads investment firm to become publicly traded company

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody-based real estate investment firm, UC Assets, recently became a publicly traded company under the leadership of local real estate agent, Greg Bankston.

A Conyers native, Bankston has served as a Relator in Atlanta’s north metro market for more than 20 years.

Along with his wife, Liz, he founded the Bankston Brokers firm and has worked in resiBANKSTON dential, commercial and investment real estate.

“I was looking at commercial real estate, but in a booming economy, next thing I know all my friends were like ‘Hey, sell me a house or a condo,’ so I ended up falling into the residential side of things,” Bankston said. “At the same time, I was working with investors who were looking for a rental portfolio.”

Around the time of the Great Recession, Bankston began focusing more on the investment side, but he said the

underlying principles are the same in all kinds of real estate.

“It still goes back to being able to help people,” Bankston said. “That’s really why I got started in real estate ... An investor is someone who if you can show them a return, treat them right and with honesty, they will come back and want to invest with you again and again. I find that very fulfilling.”

Three years ago, Bankston came on board as managing partner at UC Asset.

He met UC Asset’s founder Larry Wu, when they both had children involved with local Cub Scouts. Their relationship grew from friendship to a successful business partnership.

Based near the Perimeter, the real estate investment firm hosts national and global investors to support growth around Atlanta. UC Asset has revived and built properties in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Brookhaven and has an eye on growth in Atlanta’s westside.

“It goes back to really being able to help the community,” Bankston said.

“Obviously we have investors that we have to show a return for, but our focus is really being able to show a good and steady return for the investors in a way that also benefits the community.”

Too often, investors buy houses and

commercial buildings only to sit on them and wait for property values to go up, he said. UC Asset looks for opportunities to bring life back into neighborhoods.

“You want to be able to create a community and businesses where people live and work,” Bankston said. “That’s what our goal is.”

Securing properties in north and west Atlanta for the company’s portfolio, Bankston helped UC Asset to grow its assets under management from $2 million to almost $10 million. In those three years, its net equity has grown from $1.16 per share to about $1.49 per share, the company reported.

After a successful mini-initial public offering (IPO), UC Asset is scheduled to be listed on OTC Markets Group (OTCQX), a national public market where the stocks of companies such as Adidas, Heineken, Air Canada and Walmart Mexico are also traded.

The trading symbol of UC Asset is UCASU, and its initial trading price will be $2 per share.

“Going public has been absolutely wonderful,” Bankston said. “It just allows us to have the opportunity to move into a different playing field.”

Bankston said he expects the firm’s assets under management to double over the next year.

“I’m not saying that we can continue to sustain that growth, but I do think that Atlanta itself and even throughout the Southeast region, there’s so much potential that’s untapped,” he said.

UC Asset will become one of the smaller public companies on the OTC market, but Bankston and Wu say they are confident that it will grow to become one of the big names someday.

The company’s goal is to build a billion-dollar portfolio they hope to achieve by going public and by continuing to explore long-term capital from global sources, such as China, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

For more information about UC Asset, visit ucasset.com.

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THANK YOU

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson Local business donates to Dunwoody Police Foundation Dunwoody businessman Charlie Augello recently presented a $1,000 check to the Dunwoody Police Foundation on behalf of his customers at the E. 48th Street Market. The donation represents proceeds from the month-long “Enjoy Pizza to Help Police” campaign offered to market customers during the month of October.

From left, Police Sgt. Sean Lenahan, Dunwoody Police Foundation President Rick Holland, E. 48th Street Market Owner Charlie Augello, Police Chief Billy Grogan, Mayor-elect Lynn Deutsch, foundation board members Larry Domenico and Heyward Wescott, City Councilman Terry Nall and Police Officer Justin Hansal attend a ceremonial check presentation for the Dunwoody Police Foundation.

Hotel: Continued from Page 1 East is a vacant bank building. In 2008, the property was rezoned to allow for a 12-story hotel and 70,000 square foot fitness center, but that site plan was never built.

Now, another team of developers is

Park: Continued from Page 1

Senator Johnny Isakson is retiring at the end of this year after 40+ years in public service to Georgia. He was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976 and served seven terms (the last four serving as Minority Leader). He was then elected to the Georgia Senate in 1992 before replacing Newt Gingrich in the US House of Representatives in 1999 representing the 6th Congressional District. In 2004 he would go on to win the election to replace Zell Miller in the US Senate where he would be re-elected in 2010 and 2016. Isakson has long been an advocate for bi-partisanship, reaching across the aisle to his Democratic colleagues to further the best interests of Georgia. He has also long been an advocate for the veterans’ rights, the free press and Georgia’s newspaper industry and for that, we at Appen Media Group thank him for a lifetime of service and wish him well in this next chapter of his life.

Dunwoody with the acquisition of this new green space,” Jester said. “I see this as a valuable use of commissioner-directed funding for the citizens of District 1 and the county as a whole. Preserving land for parks in Dunwoody, and all of DeKalb County, as the metro area grows, is a priority and will help maintain quality of life for all residents. I look forward to the city doing great things with this addition to its park portfolio.”

requesting modification to the zoning conditions to allow for a new site plan.

Their plan includes two buildings of restaurants and retail, an 11-story hotel, a four-story parking deck and a potential road connecting Perimeter Center East and Ravinia Parkway.

The council approved the request with the condition that the developers come back to the council once they have more complete renderings.

Councilman Lambert had praise for Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker.

“He did a tremendous amount of work to get this across the finish line,” Lambert said during Monday night’s City Council meeting.

The two properties, which cover 7.16 acres of land, will be redeveloped using city funds.

“The city is excited about the opportunity to add a new neighborhood park,” Walker said. “We’re planning to build a playground, small gazebo and trail network to connect surrounding neighborhoods to the park and each other.”

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Law enforcement agencies provide holiday safety tips

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com DEKALB COUNTY/NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The holidays are fast approaching, but it’s no reason for people to let their guard down. Some crimes become more common while people enjoy their time off.

Phone scams are one example.

“Scams are very prevalent at any time of the year, but during the holidays, we need to be on an even higher alert,” said Roswell Police Public Information Officer Sean Thompson. “Most people are in a ‘giving’ mood, therefore, scammers will likely play to that.”

Thompson suggests vetting charities before donating. One sign of a legitimate charity, Thompson said, is a secure website with an “https://” in the address and a padlock symbol.

People should also avoid providing Social Security numbers or bank account information over the phone.

“Remember, no one, not even ‘law enforcement’ or the ‘Social Security Administration’ will ask you of this information,” Thompson said. “We have had a bunch of reports in Roswell where someone is calling claiming to be from the Social Security Administration.”

Shopping and traveling are two other

areas where certain crimes may increase around the holidays.

Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Howard Miller said that as a general rule, to be aware of your surroundings and keep track of credit card notices.

“Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason,” Miller said. “This time of year, criminals will try various methods to distract you with the intention of stealing purses and other belongings… Shop during daylight hours, if possible. If you must shop at night, do so with a friend or family member.”

As people migrate online for holiday gift shopping, package thefts from cars and porches tend to increase this time of year as well, he said.

Some ways to minimize the risks, Thompson said, is to avoid placing empty packaging or boxes by the curb, because it can signal what you have to a potential thief. Instead, people can break down the packaging or use a recycling facility.

And residents should ensure mail and packages don’t pile up while they are away for the holidays, Thompson said.

“Traveling equals time away from our homes,” Thompson said. “If available, have someone check your home daily for

mail and packages. If no one is available, leave some sort of lights on and contact the USPS to hold mail. If you’re expecting any packages, change the delivery to an office pick up.”

Other tips include securing homes and cars before leaving.

“Holidays are extremely busy, and our minds can be in a million different places,” Thompson said. “But taking simple steps can prevent us from becoming victims.”

For those traveling over the holidays, local law enforcement agencies provide some security and peace of mind with a vacation watch.

The Dunwoody Police Department offers residential security checks, which can be requested at p2c.dunwoodyga.gov.

The Roswell Police Department requires residents to fill out an online form at roswellgov.com. The department also puts up alerts about scams or crime sprees in the city on its social media pages.

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety offers similar services for residents at p2c.alpharetta.ga.us/p2c and on its social media pages.

The Johns Creek Police Department likewise offers vacation patrols, which citizens can request through the police to citizen portal at p2c.johnscreekga.gov.

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The INK PENN

Solving the problem of dogs, doors and cats If you’ve ever been owned by a cat, you know about cats and doors. Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Anyone who has a cat at home realizes it is the cat who does the owning and not vice versa.

KATHY Cats simply MANOS PENN cannot abide closed doors, and our cat Puddin’ is a perfect example of that phenomenon. The last few months have been quite trying for the little princess because I began closing the bedroom door at night to keep the dog in.

I’ve written before about Banjo’s doggie dementia and his new habit of going downstairs several times a night to bark at his water bowl in the kitchen until someone — that would be me — goes downstairs and escorts him back to the bedroom. I solved that problem by locking him in the bedroom at night, but the door being shut was an issue for Puddin’.

It’s not that she wants to be in the bedroom all night. It’s that she wants the ability to come and go as she pleases. It was entertaining to see her little white paws appear under the door as she tried to open the darned thing. I’d hear the door rattle and look up from my book to see those adorable paws. Once I turned out the light, I assumed she gave up, but no!

One night, I was awakened from a sound sleep when the door banged against the wall in the wee hours. I hadn’t latched it well enough, and Puddin’ pushed and pushed until it opened. I sat up in bed, and she leaped onto my legs meowing indignantly. I think she said, “What were you thinking?” or something to that effect.

I tried shutting the door more firmly, but Puddin’ broke in another time or two.

Finally, I left the door cracked open with a

shoe in front of it to keep it from opening wide. That was fine by Puddin’ because she can squeeze through tiny spaces.

Puddin’s trials and tribulations began anew when we finished remodeling the guest bathroom on the main floor.

Looking ahead to aging in place and the possibility of one of us needing a walker, we enlarged the shower and put in a pocket door to provide a wider entrance.

The construction didn’t bother the princess, but she had an issue with the new sliding door to the shower being closed. I was blissfully unaware of her distress until I was drinking coffee in my easy chair early one morning and heard a strange persistent noise. It sounded like something or someone was falling.

Thankfully, it was only Puddin’ trying to get in the shower. Another problem easily solved by sliding the door slightly open.

Next, it was the pocket door that irritated her. When we crank up the woodburning stove during cold spells, we close the doors to the bedroom, dining room and bathroom on the main level.

The dining room doors are small French doors Puddin’ has learned to push open an inch or two, but the bathroom door was something new.

Again, I heard a loud noise. I headed to the guest bath, and sure enough, the princess was rattling the pocket door by pushing it with her paws and nose. I took pity on her and cracked it open a few inches.

With the door issues handled, Puddin’ has shifted her attention to the new television and chest in the living room; and dogs, doors, and cats are living in harmony — at least for now.

Kathy is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her books, “Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch” and “The Ink Penn: Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday,” at the Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com.

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The Investment Coach

OPINION

Is life over at age 45?

The sample size of the survey, 2000 Britons, was small, yet the conclusions offer interesting points for discussion. Commissioned by a British theater chain, over of the adults Lewis J. Walker, CFP half queried indicated they felt life was “least fun” around age 45. As one gets older it is harder to enjoy life as much as one did in childhood, participants opined.

Do you believe that the “concept of fun” ended when you entered adulthood? To quote the piece, studyfinds.org (10/18/19), “A depressing 10 percent of

respondents say they don’t partake in any fun during a typical week…They don’t have the money; they don’t have the energy; or, somehow, they just don’t know how to have fun.” If fun eludes you, perhaps a psychological reboot is in order.

From a financial life-planning standpoint, it’s axiomatic that before you can turn to fun, leisure, self-actualization, you must feel secure. If you are living paycheck-to-paycheck, outgo exceeds income, debts are piling up, your job isn’t secure, even when you’re doing something you think might be fun, there’s a “money gremlin” sitting on your shoulder hurling guilt trip barbs into your consciousness.

“Hey, bucko, you’re spending money, running up more debt, drinking your life away, spending on stupid stuff, when you

should be paying down expensive credit card debt. What about your New Year’s resolution to look for a better job?”

Nag, nag, nag. Bad money habits take the fun out of life!

That’s why as advisors we preach a “freedom fund” philosophy as a basis for “fiscal fitness” early in life. Resolve to build sufficient savings to fund your life, and take care of your family if married, for a minimum of one year with no paycheck or other income. Once you have a basic nest egg in place, vexing “worry birds” will stop pecking away at your subconscious mind. Those approaching or in retirement should have in a freedom fund of at least three years of safe savings in reserve to finance cash flow needs over and above predictable income sources like Social Security or pensions. The idea is to allow more volatile asset classes in your portfolio, like stocks, to heal given erosion in a market downturn.

What is it about age 45? Somewhere between age 45 to 50, a person or couple wake up and think, “Holy smokes, in 10 short years I’ll (we’ll) be 55 to 60, and 10 short years after that, 65 to 70. It wasn’t that long ago we had big plans for the future and we aren’t anywhere near ‘mission accomplished.’”

You still have kids in middle or high school, expenses looming, you’re not having fun at work, hate your job, aging parents have support needs that put demands on you, you are short on physical fitness goals, there’s “too much month left at the end of the money.”

Marital tensions, natural fallout from the foregoing, add to strife. With so much swirling around in your head, no wonder fun is elusive.

So what’s your plan? A comprehensive financial life planning process starts with unpacking exactly what worries you, what challenges you? It begins with a candid conversation and it can’t be one-sided. If you’re in a committed relationship, you and your partner should

be part of the conversation.

Here’s a question. You dump a picture puzzle with 800 pieces on a table.

What’s the most important starting point in assembly of the puzzle? Most people say, “A corner piece.” The answer is, “The picture on the cover of the box!”

The starting point is to define the end game picture, what you want your future to look like, expectations, what you wish to experience. Only then can you constructively outline what truly worries you, detail your challenges. The role of an advisor is to help to take each challenge, each worry or concern, and rank them in order of importance, looking for a logical starting point couched in priority. Then for each challenge, seek alternatives and resources that will power solutions and meet expectations.

Since money worries and lack of fun or peace of mind, which have a symbiotic relationship, are symptomatic of other causes, planning discussions often center around things in addition to money. Resources may include human capital as well as financial capital. Outside consultants and experts in a particular area may be part of a resource team coordinated by your financial advisor.

Beware of quick fixes and mass marketed simplicities. That’s like taking a new drug without consulting with your primary physician and other doctors.

Comprehensive planning demands time and patience. You have more responsibility than you did at age 10. You can’t be 10 again but you can go to work on a plan for what’s bugging you. “Just do it.” Thanks Nike!

Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a financial life planning strategist at Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553;lewis@lewwalker. com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group.

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OPINION

Ralph Glaze remembers Doraville, Dunwoody

Ralph Glaze was born in 1943 at Chamblee Hospital, run by Dr. Mendenhall. His parents had moved from Stone Mountain to property along Peeler Road and Cherry Hill Lane just a few years VALERIE earlier. They opened BIGGERSTAFF a small store at this location. A few years later, they purchased property where Tilly Mill Road meets Winters Chapel and opened H.T. Glaze Groceries.

Herman Thomas Glaze and Kate Hughes Glaze were the parents of Ralph Glaze and five other children; James, Beatrice, Ray, Katherine, and Martha.

Herman and Kate Glaze would accumulate 100 acres in this area. Today, Glaze Drive runs off Peeler Road.

Ralph Glaze attended Doraville Elementary School, located at the end of Tilly Milly Road where it meets Flowers Road. The school is now the location of DeKalb County Schools transportation offices and used for bus parking.

Herman Glaze was a school bus driver for over 36 years. During those days, DeKalb County didn’t own any school buses, so Glaze purchased his own bus with backing from the county. Ralph Glaze followed in his father’s footsteps, driving school buses for DeKalb County for 30 years. His sister drove for Clayton County Schools for 32 years.

When Herman Glaze drove a school bus, his children often rode

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H. T. Glaze Groceries in 1939, located where Peeler Road and Winters Chapel Road meet. along. Ralph Glaze remembers riding with his dad. They would pick up both elementary age and high school age children, dropping them off at Doraville Elementary and Chamblee High School.

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Glaze recalls how North Peachtree Road was a dirt road back then, and two times, after a heavy rain, the bus got stuck in the mud. His dad would go to a nearby home with a tractor and ask for help. There were only about six houses on this stretch of North Peachtree Road.

Glaze Store was a small building with two gas pumps out front and a kerosene pump between the two gas pumps.

Ralph Glaze recalls that they didn’t sell many groceries in the store because everyone farmed. Feed and seed were big sellers in the early days, but that need changed as the area developed through the years.

Herman Glaze had a strong work ethic, not only running the store, but also working as a night watchman at Standard Oil and driving the school bus. He was even a constable for North DeKalb, occasionally serving warrants.

Some of the locals stand out in Glaze’s memories. Carey Spruill, who lived at the Cheek/Spruill Farmhouse at the corner of Chamblee Dunwoody Road,

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Dunwoody plans MLK community service day

The City of Dunwoody/Special

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Parks and Recreation has announced the city’s fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Working in partnership with the Dunwoody Atlanta chapter of Jack and Jill of America, the city will host projects including a tree planting, park beautification and daffodil planting at Brook Run Park, as well as projects at Dunwoody Place Personal Care Home, the Dunwoody Nature Center and the Spruill Center for the Arts.

Volunteers can also make a donation of non-perishable food items and/or coats at donations bins located at the Brook Run pavilion on the day of the event.

“I am thrilled that we continue our tradition of honoring the memory of

Martin Luther King, Jr. with a familyfriendly day of service for all ages,” Mayor-elect Lynn Deutsch said. “This event is always meaningful to those who participate and one of my favorite activities that the city sponsors.”

Trees Atlanta and the Daffodil Project have signed on with teams of volunteers.

Additional slots are open for groups and individuals, including sponsorship opportunities for large groups.

Volunteers are asked to pre-register on the Dunwoody Parks and Recreation website at http://bit.ly/dunreccatalog.

Check-in for all projects will be at Brook Run Park, at 4770 N. Peachtree Road beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Music, coffee, donuts and giveaways will be available before work begins at 9 a.m. Volunteers working on projects outside of Brook Run Park will need to provide their own transportation to other venues.

Religious Services

Monday, December 23rd at 7:00 pm Sanctuary A Christmas Worship Celebration featuring the music of Francesca Battistelli, Leonard Cohen, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and many of your favorite Christmas Carols.

The evening will also feature dramatic Scripture reading and a short Christmas message by Stephen Streett Sandy Springs First Baptist | Misty Creek Community Church 650 Mt. Vernon Hwy NE | Sandy Springs Admission is Free For More Information Visit: www.mistycreekchurch.org | call (404) 913- 3369

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Crowne Pointe buzzing with new beehive installment DUNWOODY, Ga. — Crown Pointe’s office park, at 1040 and 1050 Crown Point Parkway in Dunwoody, recently installed three honeybee hives.

The installation is the newest addition to Bee Downtown’s Atlanta corridor, which includes 15 locations stretching from Dunwoody to Fayetteville. Bee Downtown installs and maintains beehives on corporate campuses in North Carolina and Georgia.

Madison Marquette, the firm providing leasing and property management services for the campus on behalf of owner Pacific Oak Capital, said it was happy to join the program.

“We are extremely excited to initiate our partnership with Bee Downtown as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability,” Executive Vice Presi07-18-18Paradead_Farmers.qxp_Layout dent Julie Motsinger said. “Pacific Oak’s investment in the Crown Pointe beehives as an amenity program offers tenants a

planting native pollinator-friendly plants and refrain from using harmful pesticides that end up killing so many helpful pollinators,” Cowan said. “I’m looking forward to a picnic in the spring here in the beautiful garden at Crown Pointe.”

point of engagement focused on environmental stewardship.”

On average, the honeybees at each location forage in a 3-mile radius, impacting more than 18,000 acres, Bee Downtown reported. As more and more companies join the Bee Downtown initiative, the goal is for the foraging areas to overlap, creating a connected corridor throughout the city.

Crown Pointe joins a growing list of Atlanta companies that includes Cox Enterprises, AT&T, Chick-Fil-A, Delta Air Lines and Georgia Power. The new location is also in proximity to the Dunwoody Nature Center.

“I was very happy to welcome the new hives at Crown Pointe to the growing network of hives in Dunwoody and even happier learn that1they are close 1 7/2/18 1:26toPM Page enough to interact with the bees at the Dunwoody Nature Center,” Nature Center Executive Director Michael Cowan

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Registration is now open for the Marist Evening Series, three nights of courses for adults taught by the school’s faculty and staff.

Class topics include: art history, religion and spirituality, history and culture, science, college planning, ceramics, drawing and painting, photography, film and writing.

The classes will take place Monday, Jan. 13 and 27 and Feb. 3, 2020, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marist School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE. The cost is $95 for early bird registration, through Jan. 4, 2020; then $110 for registration starting Jan. 5.

Register online at marist.com/eveningseries by Sunday, Jan. 12. Onsite registration will be available Monday, Jan.13 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Whitehead Cafeteria at Marist School.

Marist School is an independent, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory day school enrolling approximately 1,100 boys and girls in grades 7 through 12.

OBITUARY LOVERDE, Albert Santo Mr. Albert Santo Loverde, age 79, a native of Chicago, IL, and a 34 year resident of Dunwoody, GA, passed away on Nov. 24, 2019.

He was well known for LOVERDE his kindness, generosity, humor, wisdom, and his powerful and wonderful storytelling. He will be deeply missed by the many family members, friends, and colleagues he leaves behind.

Mr. Loverde was a scholarship-level athlete in high school and an honors graduate of Purdue University. He spent his career as an engineer, leader, and mentor in the telecommunications field.

He was perhaps best known for his work, along with his lifelong friend Roger Linquist, to create the cellular company MetroPCS, taking it from mere concept to its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, where he rang the opening bell. Outside of his career, he enjoyed golf, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. His lifetime of adventures included sailing up the Nile and the Amazon rivers, visiting Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands, seeing the Great Pyramids of Egypt, standing on the Great Wall of China, and fulfilling his dream of watching the wildebeests migrate across the African plains. He told many amazing stories, but his favorite tales included the time he played pee-wee football at halftime during a Chicago Bears game, colorful histories of living on the Pacific island of Kwajalein as part of his role at Bell Labs in the late 1960s, and numerous recollections of his extended Sicilian-American family and childhood in Chicago. He was also generous to a fault, supporting many charities throughout his lifetime. His indelible smile and terrific sense of humor left an

COMMUNITY impression on all who knew him, and the most profound legacy he leaves is one of love and laughter that will long outlast his time upon this earth.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Kristi (Posvar) Loverde; his daughters and son-in-law, Karen (Loverde) Albregts and Amanda (Loverde) and DJ Dobbs; sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Ginger (Tanner) Loverde and Michael and Stacy (Barnabei) Loverde; stepdaughter and son-in-law Karin (Posvar) and Craig Picket; and stepson and daughter-in-law Scott and Kathy (Halsell) Posvar. He is also survived by grandchildren Alexander and Mitchell Loverde; Cecilia and Steven Albregts; Sydney, Samantha, and Addison Loverde; Roxanne and Nicolette Dobbs; and step-grandchildren Dean and Jacob Posvar; Lillian and Weston Picket; and Jason, Joshua, and Justin Albregts; as well as multiple great-grandchildren.

In addition, he leaves behind his sister Alice (Loverde) Savage, brothers and sister-in-law Vernon Loverde and Charles and Alicia (Perez) Loverde, and additional brothers-and-sisters-in-law Dennis Linn and Paul and Caryl (Linn) Kaplan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Angelo and Charlotte (Prather) Loverde, his sister, Elizabeth (Loverde) Bagwell, his wife of 47 years, Sharon (Linn) Loverde, his sisters-inlaw, Carol (Egenolf) Loverde and Shirley (Huddleston) Linn, and his son-in-law, Steven Albregts. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, from 9 AM - 12 PM, at Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Atlanta, GA, followed by a graveside ceremony from 1 PM - 2 PM at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made in his memory to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, ATTN: Pam McAdams, 1440 Clifton Road, Suite 170, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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Rotarians spread literacy through book donations The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is continuing its 25-year tradition of giving a colorful age-appropriate book to every child at Dresden Elementary School.

For the past three years, the club has added Kingsley Elementary students as recipients. The librarians of each school provide the names of the books for each grade level, the Rotarians order them, and at their first meeting in December, members place a label inside each book for personalization. A vocabulary list in English and Spanish is placed in each of the books by members following their meeting.

This year 2,200 of these books will be presented to the students. The project is chaired by Jack Sparks and is paid for by the charitable fund of

the club. Many of the students say the books they received in earlier years are the only books they own. Students write thank you notes to the club, and these are placed on the tables at the holiday luncheon where the Dresden choir sings Christmas songs for attendees.

Also, for the third year, the club provided baskets of 82 turkeys with trimmings which were valued at $72 each for qualified families in the Kingsley area. The baskets were all decorated by the children and either delivered or picked up by Nov. 22.

In the month of October, the 48th Street Market in Dunwoody offered to donate $3 to the recently formed Police Foundation for each pizza purchased from the Market. On Dec. 6, a check for $1,000 was presented to Dunwoody Police Chief Grogan by the market’s owner, Charlie Augello.

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CALENDAR

GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUSE

Join Mrs. Claus in Barrington Hall’s barn activity room for this special children’s holiday event. Children begin by writing letters to Santa while Mrs. Claus shares some holiday stories. Then, with assistance from Mrs. Claus and her helpers, the children will decorate the cookies with seasonal icings and sugars. Join the fun Dec. 21 and 23, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. $10 per child.

For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT INSPIRES

What: “What Sweeter Music...

Christmas Music That Inspires” will be performed by The Forsyth Singers under the direction of Kirk Grizzle and accompanied by Susan Ray. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Denmark High School, 645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta Cost: $10 general admission, $5 for students More info and tickets: showtix4u.com/event-details34930

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET

What: Join for the fourth annual Holiday Market. Shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, jewelry and artwork, all from local artisans.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

HOLIDAY: HALLMARK FAMILY CHRISTMAS OF A LIFETIME

What: Get wrapped up in the holiday spirit by watching Amanda Rountree and Friends

improvise an entire story based off of your suggestions in the style of corny, made-for-tv Christmas movies.

When: Friday, Dec. 20, 8-9 p.m.

Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, 520 Industrial Way, Cumming More info: fapa.ticketleap.com

HOLIDAY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

What: Join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter for Holiday Movies Under the Stars, featuring the holiday classic, “The Polar Express.” Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa will be available.

When: Friday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

‘THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER’

What: Costumes, dancers and scenery make up this holiday classic and gets audiences in the holiday spirit. Free autograph session at the end of the show.

When: Dec. 21-22, times vary Where: St. Pius X Catholic High School, 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta Cost: $17-25 More info and tickets: tututix. com/academyballet/

What: Gingerbread, royal icing and more than 20 types of candy will be available for participants to construct gingerbread houses.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, times vary Where: Vino Venue, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $40 More info: vinovenue.com

‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: Sawnee Ballet Theatre’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker” will treat the community to a full-length ballet performance.

When: Dec. 20-22, times vary Where: Forsyth Central High School Performing Arts Center, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

NATURE’S TREATS AND TRINKETS

What: Drop the kids off for some holiday fun on then go do some holiday shopping or get some downtime before the big night.

Treats and Trinkets participants will make nature-themed crafts and gifts, treats for the birds and trinkets for friends or family. Ages 6-11.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members Info and tickets: autreymill.org

CHRISTMAS GALA

What: The Johns Creek Chorale and Johns Creek soprano Bevin Hill will join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” in a hometown holiday spectacular.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreeksymphony.org

ROCKING NEW YEAR’S EVE

What: Celebrate the New Year with Banks & Shane. Banks & Shane is “Atlanta’s Entertainment Tradition,” combining exceptional talent, consummate showmanship and professionalism, and over 40 years of experience.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Tam’s School Street Play-

house, 101 School St., Cumming Info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: Get in the holiday spirit and join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter with Santa Claus himself for Saturday morning breakfast.

When: Every Saturday through Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Dunwoody Cost: $18 for adults, children 12 and under are free More info: discoverdunwoody. com or 770-394-6500

FORSYTH PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT

What: Come enjoy a live holiday performance by Forsyth County’s very own symphony orchestra, the Forsyth Philharmonic.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Cumming First United Methodist, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com

‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: A Gwinnett County holiday tradition brought to life by the artists of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

When: Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 6-22, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows us Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts.

When: Dec. 6-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bull-

och Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

ATLANTA BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: Join for a journey through space and time, where everyday objects grow in extraordinary size and the pages of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story come alive.

When: Dec. 7-24, times vary.

Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantaballet.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 20, 2020, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

What: Anything can happen during the comedic Clue-style performances, and everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to solve the case.

When: Friday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m.midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $40 More info: rosatis.ticketleap.com

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SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

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

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

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

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: SOULSTICE YOGA

What: Join for Soulstice at the Dunwoody Nature Center. This year, we will be celebrating the change of the seasons on each solstice and equinox.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING

What: Practice various riding techniques including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending and navigating minor obstacles on the trail.

Includes trail etiquette and communication skills.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Haw Creek, 2179 Echols Road, Cumming More info: rei.com

dramatic scripture reading and a short Christmas message.

When: Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Where: Misty Creek Community Church, 650 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs More info: mistycreekchurch. org or 404-913-3369

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE

What: A service of hope and peace for those with heavy hearts during the Christmas season.

When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

What: Join a Christmas Worship Celebration featuring the music of Francesca Battistelli, Leonard Cohen, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith and TransSiberian Orchestra. Features

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

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

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: ROSWELL IN WINTER

What: This will be an inaugural exhibit showcasing photographs submitted by the people who live and work in Roswell.

When: Throughout December Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices.

Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET

What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and much more. Find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift.

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When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 21, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org/holidayartistsmarket

‘AILEY REVEALED’

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

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

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Drop in and meet other Mah Jong players Friday afternoons. If you have a Mah Jong set, please bring it.

When: Friday, Dec. 20, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

VAN GOGH WINTER SCENE CANVAS PAINTING

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

ROOF LEAKS?

MAH JONG MEET UP

What: Join for an adult art project. Paint a Van Gogh-like winter scene on canvas. Out of the Box Art Studio will provide instruction and materials. Registration is required.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6741

CANDY CANE DAY STORYTIME What: Join for a special story time with Ms. Joy. For ages 0-5.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2-2:45 p.m.

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

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS AT MILTON

What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available. For ages 10+. Registration required.

When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:305:45 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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SPORTS

St. Pius basketball shows dominance, challenges through first month Glaze:

By LUKE WINSTEL For The Crier Through the first month of the 201920 season, the St. Pius X girls basketball team has been perfect.

The girls sport a 9-0 record, beating opponents by an average of nearly 17 points per game. The squad has been stellar defensively, allowing only 34 points per game.

“The kids are playing with confidence,” coach Kyle Snipes said. “That’s been really important because we have gotten off the slow starts in some games but have shown the resiliency to fight back and get ahead before halftime.”

Wylie Sheridan leads the team with 12 points and six rebounds per game. The team’s offense runs through Sheridan, Snipes said, but she also receives help from others in each game. Sophomore guard Alexa Kenah has stepped up in her

second year on the varsity team. She is second on the team in scoring, averaging seven points and six rebounds per game.

Freshman Kelly Stephenson has provided an additional offensive boost.

The St. Pius X boys basketball team began the season with five wins in their first nine games. The team opened the season with a 69-55 loss to Greenforest Christian, a title contender in the 1A Private classification. The team knocked off a top 10 ranked Greater Atlanta Christian squad on Dec. 3, in its most impressive win of the early season.

“My biggest takeaway so far is that we have been inconsistent,” head coach Aaron Parr said. “It is something I thought would happen. After losing so many seniors last year, many of which were three-year starters, we have a very inexperienced team coming back. The thing is, these kids have the competitiveness and the desire to be great, they just

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The City of Dunwoody Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following: MA 19-03: Laurel David, Attorney on Behalf of Branch Ashwood Associates, L.P., Owner of 1250 Meadow Lane Road, and 500, 600, and 700 Ashwood Parkway, Seeks a Major Modification to Conditions of Zoning. The Tax Parcel Numbers for the Site are 18-350-02-001, 18350-02-003, 18-349-01-037, and 18-349-01-046.

Review and consideration of a text amendment to Section 20-49, exemptions from permit requirements (signs).

Review and consideration of a text amendment to Section 27-29, nonconformities.

Review and consideration of a text amendment to Chapter 4, alcoholic beverages.

Review and consideration of a text amendment to Section 4-2, definitions; Section 27-72, uses allowed in nonresidential and mixed-use zoning districts; and Section 27-104, uses allowed in Perimeter Center zoning districts.

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. Members of the public are encouraged to call or schedule a meeting with staff in advance of the Public Hearing if they have questions or are unfamiliar with the process.

Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.

have to get the experience.”

Parr is known for challenging his teams with arduous schedules in recent years. He has continued to do it this year.

“As a coaching staff, we haven’t backed down from playing good teams because we know that these kids need to get battle-tested to reach their potential as a team,” Parr said.

The Golden Lions have already taken on a pair of top 10 teams and will face off against a stacked Pace Academy team in January and a bevy of talented teams in the St. Pius X Christmas Classic Tournament.

Chase Cormier has stepped up as the team’s leading scorer. He posted a 30-point performance against Columbia and dropped 23 on Greenforest. Guard Brookes Kahlert has garnered praise for his efforts in his first year as a starter.

“Brooks has great court vision and had 10 assists in a game earlier this year,” Parr said.

Kahlert has helped fill the void of 2019 graduate and all-state guard Matthew Gonzalo.

Both boys and girls teams will be back in action on Dec. 20 in a home doubleheader against Blessed Trinity.

The girls will tip-off at 6 p.m., with the boys following at 7:30.

Continued from Page 10 would sometimes come to H.T. Glaze Groceries. Also, Glaze made deliveries to Elmer and Lester Womack who lived where Georgia State University campus is now located at the intersection of Tilly Mill Road and Womack Road.

In August of 1954, a fire destroyed Glaze Store. It started in a corn mill that Herman Glaze built next door to the store. Family and neighbors helped by getting as much merchandise as possible out of the store. That merchandise was sold on the front porch of the Glaze home for the next few weeks. Within two or three months, the store was rebuilt.

Ralph Glaze began running Glaze Store along with one of his brothers in 1974 and continued to run it until 1980. During that time, a hardware store was added to the family store.

The store sat about where Auto Zone is located today.

Thank you to Ralph Glaze for sharing these memories of growing up in the area and of Glaze Store. His video interview and others of long-time residents are part of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust Archives.

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