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Mayor Shortal bids farewell, Deutsch to take the reigns

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Clockwise from top left, Mayor Denis Shortal bids farewell at last town hall. The city of Dunwoody spars with DeKalb County Schools over portable classrooms and overcrowding. Dunwoody makes strides to be more bike and pedestrian friendly. DeKalb County ambulance providers draw criticism for slow response times. Read more, Page 4

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — After serving as an elected official since Dunwoody’s inception in 2008, Mayor Denis Shortal announced in April that he would not seek reelection.

Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch will be Dunwoody’s next mayor, having defeated fellow council member Terry Nall in the Nov. 5 election 60.6 percent to 39.2 percent.

“Knocking on doors … listening to what our DEUTSCH fellow Dunwoody residents had to say, their ideas, was such a positive experience, and I am so excited for Dunwoody’s future,” Deutsch said during her victory speech. “Like I said on the trail, Dunwoody’s best days are ahead of it.”

For the at-large seat vacated by Nall, Post 4, Stacey Harris secured 59.7 percent of the vote, while Robert Miller took 40 percent. Harris previously served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and as president of the Homeowners Association.

The race for the Post 5 City Council seat was closer. Joe Seconder squeezed ahead of Heyward Wescott with 51.5 percent of the votes cast. Seconder, or

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody couple contacted police Dec. 9 about two car burglaries on Old Village Run. The couple had parked their vehicles outside their home unlocked overnight. The next morning, the wife no-

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — A woman reported a purse snatching Dec. 9 at the mall food court on Ashford Dunwoody Road.

The woman said her purse was grabbed by three men while she was sitting in the food court. Mall security said they saw the woman chase after the suspects toward the MARTA but were unable to detain them.

The purse contained the woman’s car and house keys, five thermometers, and two cell phones.

Once the victim provided the phone serial numbers, police advised her to change the locks for both her apartment and vehicle and to request a new key fob.

There is security footage of the incident.

Bank reports fraudulent check DUNWOODY, Ga. — Representatives of the Bank of America on Perimeter Center East contacted police Dec. 10 about a fraudulent check.

Both the bank’s manager and teller said they saw a man attempt to cash a $10,000 check. When the teller noticed the fake check, he notified his manager.

The manager confirmed with the account holder that the check was fraudulent before contacting police.

During the exchange with the account holder, the man fled the scene.

ticed several items missing from the vehicles. The stolen items include a wallet and iPhone charge cable, worth $325 total.

No items were reported as stolen from the husband’s car.

Woman learns of fraud from confirmation letters DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody woman contacted police Dec. 9 about several fraudulent bank accounts.

A few days prior, the woman had received letters from Bank of America and Chase Bank asking for more information to confirm her credit accounts. The woman had not made any new accounts recently.

The woman contacted the banks to report the fraud. She closed the accounts before contacting police.

Employee suspected of gaming lottery JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a BP gas station employee suspected of stealing and cashing winning lottery tickets.

Officers met with the gas station owner at the Haynes Bridge Road location. The Georgia Lottery Corporation had been at the location a few hours earlier and discovered the discrepancy before removing all lottery tickets from the location.

The owner said the employee would scratch off just enough to locate a winning amount and cash the ticket. Any losing tickets were sold to customers.

The owner said he was reviewing store footage.

Woman loses thousands through online scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Dec. 14 after she lost $2,600 to an online scam.

The woman, who sells art online, was

sent a $2,600 check to pay for two of her pieces. When she attempted to deposit the check, the woman learned that it was fraudulent.

Before the check went through, the buyer asked the woman to cancel and refund the order. She sent the buyer the money before realizing she had been scammed.

Electronics stolen from locked house JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 13 home burglary at Morton Bridge Road.

The homeowners said they left around noon and came back home shortly before midnight. When they returned, the homeowners found signs the rooms had been ransacked and called police.

The glass back door had been shattered, and police found mud tracks in the area.

The homeowners were unable to document everything that had been stolen at the time of the police report, but they did report the loss of a Nintendo Switch, watch and folder containing sensitive information.

Locked car burglarized in hospital parking lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Braselton man contacted police Dec. 12 after he saw that his car had been burglarized.

The man parked his car at the Emory of Johns Creek Hospital employee parking lot that morning. When he returned at 3:30 p.m., the man saw that the right front window was broken.

A gym bag containing three sets of hospital scrubs and a “Star Wars” bookbag with tennis shoes were taken.

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GEORGIA — A few years ago, Georgia residents had to travel to a neighboring state to legally set off their own fireworks. Then in 2015, the Georgia General Assembly enacted legislation that allows consumer fireworks to be sold and used in Georgia.

In July 2018, a new state law went into effect that provided clarity for how cities and counties could regulate fireworks within their boundaries.

It is illegal to set off fireworks within 100 yards of an electric plant, water or wastewater treatment plant, gas station, refinery, electric substation, jail or prison, helipad, nursing home or other health care facility.

It is also illegal to set them off within any park, recreational area, historic site or state-owned property or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or if under the age of 18. The governor has the power to enact temporary restrictions in areas suffering from a severe drought.

The state law allows consumer fireworks to be ignited any day beginning at 10 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. so long as the fireworks do not violate a local noise ordinance.

The state also allows the use of fireworks on certain holidays regardless of local rules. Those holidays are Memorial Day weekend, July 3 and 4, Labor Day, and Dec. 31 until 11:59 p.m. and New Year’s Day from midnight to 1 a.m.

Though the law prevents cities from

regulating fireworks on those holidays, it was still considered a win for local control, according to the Georgia Municipal Association. The law’s sponsors included State Reps. Jan Jones (R-Milton), Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta), and State Sen. John Albers, who represents parts of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Roswell.

In Milton, fireworks are permitted any day up to 9 p.m. if they do not create “loud and unreasonable noise” defined in the city’s noise ordinance.

Decibel limits effectively prohibit fireworks throughout in Alpharetta and in residential areas in Forsyth County.

In Dunwoody and Roswell fireworks may only be used between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. except on allowable holidays or with a special use permit.

The Johns Creek City Council briefly discussed creating a firework ordinance this November but considering the difficulty of enforcement, opted to focus on public education instead.

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Dunwoody sells parcels on North Shallowford

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — With a 6-1 vote, the Dunwoody City Council approved the sale of two North Shallowford Road properties to Summit Healthcare Group, the purchasing arm of Emory, for $6.8 million Dec. 9.

The plots, at 4553 and 4555 North Shallowford Road, are across from the Park at Pernoshal Court. Emory leased the 4555 property to operate an ambulatory surgery center.

Emory’s bid was $6.8 million — $1.9 million for the rear 4553 property and $4.9 million for 4555. The only other bid, from Northside Hospital, was for the 4555 property at $5.5 million.

Emory’s offer included a proposal to build a 40,000 square foot medical building on the rear property, which would require a rezoning. Emory would also allow its parking lot to be used at night and on weekends for Pernosal Park overflow.

Mayor Denis Shortal said he sup-

ported the staff’s recommendation to approve Emory’s bid because of the parking agreement and because it would give the property’s neighbors certainty about what would be built at the site.

“If we don’t sell that piece, what’s going to go in there?” he asked. “It could be a lot of things, but it might not be as palatable to all of you and us as citizens as what Emory would put in there … It enhances the quality of life for all of us to have a top notch medical facility like Emory in our city.”

Councilman John Heneghan voted against the purchase contract, saying he had questions about the timing of the bidding. The 4555 property had been on the market for several months, but the adjacent property was only released by the city at the beginning of December.

Councilman Terry Nall offered an amendment to stipulate that the proceeds from the sale of the property be restricted to parks capital projects.

That motion passed unanimously.

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Post 6 Councilman John Heneghan ran unopposed, garnering 97.3 percent of the vote.

As he bid farewell, Shortal thanked his fellow council members, city staff and the citizens of Dunwoody for making the city great.

“I think we should be very proud we live here,” Shortal said. “I’m very proud to live here … and I want to thank each of you for your support of the city.”

New Austin Elementary prompts redistricting A new facility for Austin Elementary School will open in January, with the capacity to hold an additional 450 students, but Dunwoody’s public school overcrowding problems are far from solved.

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gust 2020. Austin, Chesnut, Dunwoody, Hightower Kingsley and Vanderlyn elementary schools will be impacted.

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A new facility for Austin Elementary School will open in January, with the capacity to hold an additional 450 students.

The DeKalb County School District ended the year in the process of redistricting its elementary schools. After three public input meetings, the staff has presented its recommendation, a plan that involves moving students from Hightower Elementary to outside the Dunwoody cluster.

The redistricting plan is expected to go before the School Board for a first read in January 2020 and for adoption in February. It is set to go into effect Au-

Ambulance response times draw concern from council For a year, DeKalb County has been out of compliance with its agreement to provide timely ambulance response services in Dunwoody, according to documents produced by the city.

The Memorandum of Understanding with DeKalb County, approved by the Dunwoody Council in November 2018, requires 90 percent of response times to be 9 minutes or less for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and 15 minutes or less for Basic Life Support (BLS).

But ALS ambulance response times have been longer than 12 minutes nearly every month this year, and BLS was over 15 minutes most months, according to data presented to the council from the DeKalb County Fire Chief.

The city declared DeKalb County in

breach of the MOU in July. The county has attested that it is not violating the contract because overall emergency medical response, provided through ambulances and fire rescue, does comply with the standards in the MOU.

Dunwoody Village comes into focus Since January, the city has been working with Atlanta-based planning firm TSW to review and rewrite Dunwoody Village zoning regulations in an effort to encourage developers to help transform the area into a more walkable town center.

In November, TSW presented a draft of the revisions to the public for input.

The plan is expected to come before the Planning Commission and then City Council early in 2020.

Initially adopted in 2011, the Dunwoody Village Master Plan envisions transforming the area into a more walkable, mixed-use city center. Rather than one overlay, the draft code divides the area into four districts.

Along Chamblee Dunwoody Road and between Dunwoody Village Parkway and Mount Vernon would be the Village Center. This zone would have the highest density, up to five stories, and all developments more than 15,000 square feet would be required to have a mix of uses.

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Development booms at Perimeter Center The Dunwoody City Council approved several large developments around Perimeter Mall this year.

In June, the council approved a grocery-anchored shopping center on Ashford Dunwoody Road between Meadow Lane and Ashwood Parkway. The plans contain fast casual dining options, retail stores and a 25,440-square-foot supermarket.

Councilman Tom Lambert cast the sole dissenting vote, saying even with the inclusion of multipurpose trails around the center, the plan was too car-centric and did not fit with the Perimeter Center overlay.

This December, the council approved two mixed-use, hotel-anchored developments along Ashford Dunwoody Road. One will be part of the Ravinia office part at the undeveloped corner

near I-285. The other will be across from Perimeter Mall at the corner of Perimeter Center East, which is currently a vacant bank.

These rezoning are just one sign of a promising time for the Dunwoody hotel industry. The Crowne Plaza at Ravinia, Embassy Suites on Crown Pointe Parkway and Marriott on Perimeter Center Parkway have all undertaking multi-million-dollar renovations in the past few years.

On the horizon is the High Street development coming in across the street from the Dunwoody MARTA station. The first phase of the project will include 193,000 square feet of retail, a movie theatre; 40,000 square feet of office space, a quarter-acre of public green space and nearly 600 apartments.

To the west and north of the Village Center would be the Village Commercial District, which allows for up to four stories unless a development is near an existing single-family home. To the southwest and east would be the Village Residential District, and along the south would be the Village Office District. Both would have a maximum height of three stories.

Housing, in some form, would be allowed in all four zones. No detached housing would be allowed within the village, but townhomes would be permitted in the commercial and residential areas.

Each district would have its own usage restrictions and design standards.

mediately and appoint Ramona Tyson as interim superintendent.

Tyson brings 32 years of total service to the DeKalb County School District, serving as a classroom teacher, administrator, deputy chief superintendent, interim TYSON superintendent, chief of staff to three superintendents and chief administrator to the board.

The district is still searching for a new superintendent to take over next summer, employing national search firm, BWP and Associates.

DeKalb Schools seeks new superintendent

Dunwoody strengthens protections for pedestrians

The DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Stephen Green announced in May that he would not seek to extend his contract but said he would serve until its end in June 2020.

Then in November, the school board voted to terminate Green’s contract im-

In November, Dunwoody became the first city in Georgia to pass an ordinance to protect “vulnerable road users,” such as walkers, bikers, scooter users, utility workers and other travelers not protected by the shell of an automobile.

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Lambert, the ordinance establishes rules for all travelers to safely share the road, prohibits intimidation by drivers against VRUs and protects drivers from liability if bikers or pedestrians act recklessly or unlawfully.

The policy requires drivers to leave a 3-foot distance when passing other road users. If the driver must cross into the opposite-direction traffic lane to create the 3-foot distance, they must travel behind the biker or pedestrian until it is safe to move over.

This ordinance change, which will not be enforced until May 2020, comes amid months of a public information campaign meant to educate on pedestrian safety.

Entitled “See and Be Seen: We’re All Responsible,” the campaign is meant to help drivers and pedestrians understand and obey the rules of the road.

The campaign includes videos, ads, a special website and social media posts that focus on education, enforcement and solutions. It is a coordinated campaign involving Dunwoody Police, Public Works, Geographic Information System and the advocacy group Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety.

The police also conducted several pedestrian safety enforcement details in 2019. One is featured in a video for the campaign. During a detail in April, 32 citations were written, and two arrests were made for hands-free violations, seatbelt violations and drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

“Distracted driving and pedestrian crashes often go hand-in-hand,” said Sgt. Robert Parsons. “Even with the new hands-free laws in place, we still see distracted driving violations on a regular basis … We also frequently receive complaints from pedestrians that drivers are not yielding to them in crosswalks.”

In the 10 years since incorporation, Dunwoody has expanded the sidewalk network by 20 percent with 11 miles of new sidewalks. The city is halfway to its goal of having sidewalks on both sides of all arterial and collector roads.

This year, the city extended the sidewalk at Windwood Hollow Park on Lakeside Drive to connect to the linear park by the reservoir on Peeler Road and implements crosswalk improvements on Mount Vernon Road at North Peachtree Road and at the intersection of Tilly Mill Road and Andover Drive.

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Harts Mill Road named for Christopher Columbus Hart When the word “mill” is in a road name, you can bet there was a mill in that area many years ago and it was probably either built or run by a person whose name is part of the road VALERIE name. That is true BIGGERSTAFF for Harts Mill Road, named for Dr. C.C. Hart, physician, landowner and mill owner.

Christopher Columbus Hart was born in North Carolina in 1843. Harts Mill Road runs between Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road, where the Hart corn mill would have been located along Nancy Creek.

Dr. Hart attended Emory School of Medicine, completing the program in 1866. He met Cynthia T. Bankston in Georgia and they married in 1869.

Their home was located along Peachtree Road, at the same place where later stood a sanitorium, then Veteran’s Hospital No. 48 and today’s DeKalb Services Center. The sanitorium was known as King Sanitorium for the doctor who ran it and was bought by the U.S. government in 1919 to become the veterans hospital. Sanitorium was the term used in those days for a hospital that provided long-term care, often for illnesses such as tuberculosis. (Atlanta Constitution,

King Sanitorium, Beyond Buckhead Purchased by U. S., December 24, 1919).

The mill house for Hart’s Mill was located where Oglethorpe Apartments were later built, home to today’s Blackburn Park. (Vivian Price, The History of DeKalb County 1822-1900).

According to the 1890 Georgia tax digest, Hart accumulated 278 acres in Cross Keys (now Brookhaven and Chamblee) valued at approximately $1,500.

In 1896, Hart was called to testify in a murder case. The victim was his former business partner, J. H. Polk. In addition to serving as physician for the community and owning a corn mill, Dr. C. C. Hart had managed the local Cross Keys store along with Polk. Hart was called to the scene of the crime and later called to testify. Both C. C. Hart and J. H. Polk’s names can be found in a listing for Cross Keys, DeKalb County in “Shole’s Georgia State Gazeteer and Business Directory” of 1879. C. C. Hart is listed as a physician and J. H. Polk as a teacher.

Dr. C. C. Hart died in 1899 and is buried at Prospect Cemetery in Chamblee. When he died, the corn mill closed. The 1900 census shows Cynthia Hart still living in Cross Keys as a widow with four children. Her oldest daughter is 25 and teaching school, while her youngest is 5 years old. Their name lives on with the road we know as Harts Mill Road.

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Making resolutions I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions. Sure, there were all those years when I resolved not to gain the usual five pounds I put on every winter.

That never worked.

The good news is I KATHY managed to take the MANOS PENN pounds off in the spring, though that challenge seems to get harder every year.

I’ve worked out regularly for 10 years now, so I don’t need a resolution about exercise. Yes, I could resolve to walk more frequently, but I know it won’t happen. Instead, I’m going to pat myself on the back for regularly visiting the MJCCA to work out.

Maybe I should simply resolve to continue doing what I’ve been doing — resolve not to take anything for granted. It’s all too easy for things to fall by the wayside.

For example, I try to write every day, but it takes an effort to pick back up after I return from vacation. In that spirit, here are the things I’ll continue in the new year.

Write: Whether I’m editing or starting from scratch, writing daily is a must. I write for two weekly papers, different columns for each. I was already pleasantly busy, and then I took on a new challenge.

This year, I wrote my first cozy mystery and plan to complete the first draft of book two by early January. I expect book one to come out no later than February, and I hope to write a third in 2020 in what I’m calling my Dickens & Christie Mysteries. Hint: Dickens is a dog, and Christie is a cat. I’ll leave it to you to figure out for whom they’re named.

Work out: I see a weekly session with my trainer as a necessity. I had to find a new gym and new trainer in 2019, and I’ve been delighted with Amir at the MJCCA. Many thanks to the Crier reader who recommended him. I miss my workout partner of 10+ years, but we

manage to meet for lunch or coffee from time to time.

Happily, I also reconnected with Mary Sue, another friend with whom I took yoga class until our instructor retired two years ago. Because we’re both eligible for Silver Sneakers, and I knew she worked out at the MJCCA, I got in touch. Now we’re attending yoga classes and the occasional Pilates class together.

Knowing we’re counting on each other to show up keeps us going.

Connect with friends: Make time for lunch and travel with girlfriends. I’m fortunate to have friends from all walks of life — high school, college, my teaching days and my corporate days. Add to those longtime friends the ones I’ve met in the Dunwoody community through yoga, writing, and my column, and I’m a lucky girl.

Read: It’s simple. Read at least two books a week, maybe more. Of course, if I hadn’t taken up writing mysteries, I’d have more time to devote to this pastime.

Lately, I’ve gotten so caught up in my writing that I often go upstairs to my office in the evening to write instead of to bed with a book. Whereas reading was once my only passion, I’ve now added writing.

Carpe Diem: Make the most of every day. Enjoy day-to-day life with my husband and take pleasure in the simple things in life. Whether we’re eating a home-cooked meal, dining out, seeing a movie or a play, watching our favorite shows on television, or chuckling at the pets — we have much to be thankful for.

Perhaps the overarching resolution is to wake up every day saying “Life is good.” The rest will follow.

Kathy is a Sandy Springs resident.

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December is rich with celebrations December’s end is a time of preparation and “finishing up,” closing out 2019, looking to 2020.

The word “December” stems from the Latin “decem,” “ten.”

Lewis J. Walker, CFP meaning The ancient Roman calendar only had 10 months, beginning with March.

December, the 10th month, was the last month of the year.

The months of September, October and November, also are derived from Latin roots meaning “seven,” “eight” and “nine,” respectively. When the 12-month Julian calendar was introduced in 45 B.C., the association of December with the end of the year stuck. Despite the numerical misalignment of a month named for 10 in Latin, December lived on as the 12th month. A quirk of history!

In the northern hemisphere, late December heralds the onset of winter as the Winter Solstice marks the exact day and time the sun on its journey south reaches its farthest point, directly over-

head the Tropic of Capricorn. Given the axial tilt of the earth, less sunlight falls on the northern reaches of our planet, hence the shortest day of the year occurs on the Winter Solstice, this year Dec. 21, the official start of winter.

The days preceding Hanukkah and Christmas, December’s two great religious celebrations, are marked by frantic activity. It wasn’t that long ago, before the advent of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, gift shopping, helicopter parenting and chauffeuring duty, year-end work demands and travel, and the invention of the electric light bulb, the onset of the darker and colder winter season was a time of relaxation, slowing down to be with loved ones around a blazing hearth, sharing food stored away following the fall harvest. Many of the secular trappings of Christmas, including a festooned evergreen tree, stem from earlier traditions. Some aspects of those slower and more relaxed times, albeit aided by modern comforts, are worth retaining. We should relish gatherings of family, loved ones, friends and colleagues around a warm and comforting fire without a guilt trip because we didn’t buy carbon offsets.

Personally, I believe God gave us reflec-

tive times like Hanukkah and Christmas, and all celebrations germane to whatever religious or spiritual path one follows throughout the year, to help us focus on the real purpose for which we are on earth to begin with. Sure, we have work demands, financial obligations, deadlines, our year-end checklist. But every ending heralds a new beginning, as December fades into January and a new year. In the South we are blessed with some sunny and relatively warm days, even in the depths of winter. Take time to get outside, turn your face to the sun that’s lower in the sky, feel the warmth, and say a prayer of thanks to the Creator for the gift of light, for illumination of not only your world, but of your soul and psyche.

Each day after Dec. 21, as the sun marches north in a journey ever higher in the sky, until the Summer Solstice, we gain a bit more daylight every day.

We often take seasonal routines for granted, but the creative miracle of the positioning of our planet relative to the sun and how the seasons work, is an immense contemplation that’s humbling when we ponder the power and creative design behind it all.

About December which has been

rushing by in a blur of activity, Dr. Seuss once asked, “How did it get so late so soon?” Not to worry, very shortly you’ll be on the other side of the yearly curve, asking, “January, 2020? How’d it get to be so soon so soon?” Have a blessed Hanukkah and Christmas. January “to-do’s” will come soon enough.

Kwanzaa begins Dec. 26, a week-long celebration honoring African-American culture featuring gift-giving and feasting, also signs of appreciation and thanksgiving. From the start of Hanukkah at sundown on Dec. 22, through the celebration of the birth of Christ on Dec. 25, on to Kwanzaa and New Year’s eve, it’s a time of reflection, of giving thanks, of renewed purpose. Enjoy!

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(Kyle) of Blairsville, Georgia; Brenda Kovach (Peter) of Anacortes, Washington; 11 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.

Services have already concluded.

Maydora (Mitzie) Harper Ladd, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Symphony Memory Care in Centerville, Ohio, surrounded by her loving LADD family.

She was born December 12, 1925, in Newton, Massachusetts, to Charles C. and Hazel H. Ide. She attended Brown University, and in 1949 married the love of her life, William B. Ladd, III. They raised 5 children and were married 60 years, moving with Bill’s career to many different states, and settling in Dunwoody. They developed many cherished friendships, especially with members of the Dunwoody Newcomers and “Act II” groups.

Mitzie was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 2009, and by her parents and brothers Charles, Warren, Frankie, and Henry. She is survived by her beloved younger sister, Marguerite H. Franklin, of South Portland, Maine; her children Beverly Harner of Springboro, Ohio; William C. Ladd (Rhonda) of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; C. Barton Ladd (Christina) of Cornelia, Georgia; Brett W. Ladd

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

Betty-Lee Degaraphe Egan, 81 of Dunwoody died on Monday, December 16, 2019. A native of Hartford, CT she has lived in Dunwoody for the past 44 years. She was a founding active member and communicant at All Saints Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Rev. Mr. Ray Egan; children and their spouses, DebraJean Chesneau (Howard), Kathleen Schwarzer (Tom C.), Maureen Cooper (Jim), Raymond Egan, Jr. (Katrin); 10 grandchildren, Cody, Casandra, Tommy, Julia, Nicholas, Lennox, Amy, Katherine, James, Lauren; 5 great-grandchildren; and aunt, Lucille Degaraphe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21st at 1PM at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. A reception will follow. Interment Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite in Betty-Lee’s memory. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8PM at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs.

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‘SHE ROCKS: THE WOMEN OF ROCK’

Multi-talented musician Tara Vaughan takes the audience on a rockin’ ride through the 60s, 70s, and 80s with the hits of the world’s greatest female rockers.

Tickets are $24-$38. See the performance at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

Shows run Jan. 2-19, 2020, times vary. For more information and tickets, visit get.org.

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FEATURED: JOHNS CREEK VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY

What: Volleyball Skills Academy is geared towards all skill levels for ages 8-14 that want to learn the basic skills and fundamentals of volleyball.

Coaches will offer instruction in passing, setting, hitting and serving. Competitive play will be added in March and April.

When: Monday, Jan. 6, 6-8 p.m.; classes through Jan. 29 Where: South Forsyth Middle School, 2860 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Cost: $150 More info and registration: IVCvolleyball.com

HOLIDAY: 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 Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Info: schoolstreetplayhouse.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 Info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional south-

CALENDAR ern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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

DUELING PIANOS

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

When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com

DEPARTURE

What: In their 11th year together, Departure is a Journey tribute that will perform for one night in Cumming.

When: Friday, Jan. 3, 9:30 p.m.midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: YOGA AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: The type of yoga and meditation students will learn is “Won” from Korea. Bring a pillow/cushion and yoga mat/towel. Free.

Limited to 15 participants.

When: Friday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m.12:15 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3115 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running club. Meets twice a week. Be prepared to run 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

Adult women of all fitness levels

MAH JONG MEET UP

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

When: Friday, Dec. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

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

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

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

TEEN MANGA CLUB

What: Join on the fourth Friday each month to discuss the first few volumes of a selected manga. Trivia, snacks and more.

Ages 13 and up. This month’s manga is “Millennium Snow.”

When: Friday, Dec. 27, 4-5:30 p.m.

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

‘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

LIBRARY EVENTS: FRIDAY FAMILY MOVIE PICNIC

What: Come in with your sleeping bags, pillows and snacks to watch “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” on our big screen with surround sound.

When: Friday, Dec. 27, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE AROUND THE WORLD

What: Celebrate the end of the year with dances from all over the world, including the limbo, salsa and more.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1:15-2 p.m.

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

KNITTING AND CROCHETING FOR CHARITY

What: Join twice a month to knit or crochet a different project that will be donated to local Forsyth County charities. Yarn provided.

When: Thursday, Jan. 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

COMMUNITY CROCHET CIRCLE What: Join to crochet, talk, laugh and share ideas in a group. Bring your own supplies.

All levels welcome.

When: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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Lifeline Animal Project sets record with adoptions DEKALB/FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — LifeLine Animal Project’s fifth annual Black Friday adoption weekend placed 472 animals in new homes.

In time for the holidays, 288 dogs, 182 cats and two guinea pigs found families through the event. The nonprofit’s previous Black Friday adoption weekend record was set in 2016 with 376 adoptions.

All of LifeLine’s shelters participated in the event, including DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, the LifeLine Community Animal Center and the LifeLine Cat Adoption Center.

“We asked the Atlanta community for their support, and they responded by turning out and adopting more animal ever before during a Black Friday Weekend,” said Lara Hudson, LifeLine Fulton County animal services director.

“To say we are grateful is an understatement.”

LifeLine DeKalb County Animal Services Director Kerry Moyers-Horten said the adoption weekend was meaningful for employees.

“Employees here were overjoyed to see so many pets get adopted, and there was hardly a dry eye in the shelter by the close of Cyber Monday,” MoyersHoten said. “We cannot thank everyone enough for their support and hope it continues throughout December.”

With 40 to 60 animals arriving daily, there are many animals to choose from at Lifeline shelters, and the low adoption fees include the animal’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations, are always a bargain.

To view animals available for adoption, for adoption rates, or for the shelters’ addresses and phone numbers, please visit LifeLineAnimal.org.

Chesnut Elementary beats the odds for second year DUNWOODY, Ga. — For the second year, Chesnut Elementary school received the recognition of “Beating the

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Woman’s Club recognizes exceptional service The 2019 Dunwoody Woman’s Club Service Award Winners are, from left, Joyce Niemann, Diane Norris, Carolyn Anderson, Debra Love, Faye Cashwell, Maria Barnhart, Beverly Clark and Pam King.

Odds” by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

Chesnut was one of 40 schools in the DeKalb County School District to receive this designation. Beating the Odds compares a school’s actual performance on the college and career readiness with the performance of schools across the state with similar characteristics, such as the percentage of English language learners, percentage of students with disabilities and student mobility rate.

“Today’s released results illustrate the continuous improvement in our school system,” Interim Superintendent Ramona Tyson said. “I am proud of the schools that earned 2019 Beating the Odds distinction. The hard work and dedication of the school and its community are evident.”

In 2019, DCSD increased the number of schools designated as “Beating the Odds” from 32 in 2018 to 40 in 2019.

Woman’s Club collects toys Thirty-two members of The Dunwoody Woman’s Club enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the season with a Toys for Tots event at the home of Lee Dees Giesecke. They collected 101 toys and contributed $100. Corporal Gabriel Shaber, Staff Sargent Mike Weber and Staff Sargent Karen Alvarez joined the group to speak about their military careers.

Primrose School of Dunwoody gives back With their hard-earned chores money, Primrose School of Dunwoody’s private pre-kindergarten class took a field trip to their local Publix to buy cans and other non-perishable food items for those in need. Throughout the month of November, the students have been learning about giving. They were able to collect several barrels filled with cans to donate to Sandy Springs Community Solution Care Center.

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SPORTS

Holy Innocents’ winter sports in full swing

By DUNN NEUGEBAUER For The Crier Coach Stacey Davis and his Mat Bears turned in more than competitive performances at the Pepperrell Invitational in Rome Dec. 14. The Bears topped Hiram, Model and Sonoraville while losing to Trian and Dade Counties.

Defending state champ Jake Swink went 5-0 on the day while Art Martinez – 4th in state last year – went 4-1.

The Bears also competed out of state Dec. 20-21.

In other sports, coach Nichole Dickson’s girls basketball squad topped

Southwest DeKalb 66-47 in a game played at Whitewater High School Dec. 14. HI got another great performance out of center Jillian Hollingshead, who scored 21 points and pulled 10 rebounds.

Jada Farrell netted 18 points; and Rachel Suttle had eight points and eight rebounds. Charlsie Birkel scored seven, and Olivia Hutcherson grabbed seven rebounds.

The Lady Bears went into last week with an 8-2 record, with its only losses to defending state champ Buford and to nationally ranked High School of Tennessee.

The Holy Innocents’ boys lost a tough

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

one at home Dec. 14, 73-67, to Box Elder High School of Utah.

“The kids left it on the floor; they gave max effort,” coach Cabral Huff said.

Chance Moore scored 24 points, while Garrison Powell added 17 in the contest.

In football, the Golden Bears received some well-deserved honors in early December when the yearly All-Region teams were announced.

Four Bears earned Player of the Year honors. Michael Cox was named Offensive Player of the Year. Hunter Hawk was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

Marshall Nichols earned Special Teams Player of the Year, and Todd Winter was named Coach of the Year.

Twenty more made the list. Charlie Hawk and Conor Swennumson were

The City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, February 06, 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:

Fireworks:

ZBA 19-21: Craig Wolpert, owner of 5084 Hidden Branches Circle, Dunwoody, GA 30338 seeks a variance from Chapter 16, Section 16-78 to build in the 75’ stream buffer. The tax parcel number for the site is 18 365 08 016. Mr. Wolpert seeks an additional variance from Chapter 27, Section 27-58 to increase lot coverage from 35% to 42%.

(PTSD) or for people with certain cognitive disorders. The loud noise and random timing of the explosions can trigger flashbacks, cause intrusive thoughts of traumatic memories and induce anger or paranoia.

For pets that have an aversion to loud noises, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recommends keeping animals indoors, playing soft music, giving pets weighted blankets and considering anti-anxiety medication in extreme cases. Ingesting fireworks can poison pets, so ASPCA recommends thoroughly cleaning up the area fireworks were set off before letting your animals have access.

For those who plan to set off fire-

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.

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named to the First Team All-Region Offense. Sam Aiken, Hall O’Neal, William Willis, Donovan Johnson and Jack Felton were named to First Team Defense.

Moreland Bell and defensive backs TyQuann Alexander and Bo Maxwell were named Second Team Defense. Matt Davis, Christian Padgett, Jakobe Harmon, James Gleeson and Mac Mitchell were named to Second Team Offense.

Spencer Goetz, Griffin McKinnis, Leighton Dickson, and Blake Dobbs received honorable mention.

This put a spotlight on what was already the best varsity football season in school history. The Bears had a 12win season – an HI first – along with the first Final Four finish. The Bears also won the region title in their 10-0 regular season run. works, local fire departments encourage extreme caution. Fireworks should only be used outdoors and in open areas away from homes, structures and other combustible areas. Afterwards, fireworks should be carefully placed in a bucket of water to make sure that they are completely extinguished before disposing.

Some other safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: • Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.

• Light fireworks one at a time, then immediately back up to a safe distance • Never pick up or try to re-light fireworks that fail to ignite (“duds”).

• Never point or throw fireworks at anyone.

• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.

• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.

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AUTOS 1994 MERCEDES E320, 97K miles, 2nd owner, black/grey w/grey leather, sunroof, cold A/C, great condition $5,500; 678.644.4142.

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

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MERCEDES SL500 2003 Designo edition.40,000 miles, like new 19,500.00 770 616 3450.

2015 FORD EXPLORER 41k miles, white w/tan interior, garaged kept, looks brand new, driven back & forth to work only. $20,500. ($3,000 below blue book).

Call Kathy 770-833-9870.

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2009 MERCEDES CLK 550 Cabriolet. White w/black int. 96k miles, excl condition. $12,000 obo.

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

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Mark Edwards 770-403-8098.

2012 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, 43k miles, white, one owner, $9,300.

Call 770-402-8751.

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

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404-408-4170

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LANDSCAPING

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ROOFING

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

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BY SQUEAKY CLEAN

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CELEBRATING MY

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