Dunwoody Crier — December 26, 2019

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City of Dunwoody ushers in new leadership By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

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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