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and Recreation Department and Arts Commission
with families and city officials for the Sept. 8 unveiling of the new Study Time statue at the
Garden Club unveils new statue
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Garden Club unveiled a statue, Study Time, at the city’s own DeKalb County Library branch off Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
The artwork depicts a young girl reading a book.
The staff at the Dunwoody Library held a naming competition for the statue, giving children throughout the city a chance to put their mark on the public art display.
The Dunwoody Garden Club said the children selected Libby as the name of the girl depicted in the statue, as a reference to the DeKalb County’s online portal for audio books and electronic reading.
Betty Dworschak, a former co-president, said the Dunwoody Garden Club coordinated with the Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department to find a home for the gift.
See STATUE, Page 18
The Dunwoody Garden Club’s gift to the library, Study Time, depicts a young girl named Libby reading a book on top of a tree stump at the main entrance off Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
City denies proposal for affordable housing on Ashford Dunwoody
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council voted unanimously Sept. 8 to deny an amended rezoning request for age-restricted, affordable housing at Ashford Dunwoody Road and Ashford Center Parkway.
Following a months-long drum beat of community opposition, the property owner at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road must submit a waiver to rezone the property again in six months or wait another two years.
The 3.42-acre site currently owned by LifeSouth Community Blood Center is just a couple of blocks north of City Hall and across the street from Dunwoody Baptist Church properties.
LifeSouth representatives have indicated they are in favor of the project as they look to sell and relocate.
Amid a nationwide housing crisis, lack of new construction and significant inflation since the pandemic, a proposed rezoning for affordable senior living was shot down in one of the most progressive cities in north Metro Atlanta.
The unanimous denial came after most comments from Dunwoody residents made it clear that they did not want the project to move forward at the site.
It was the latest iteration of the land use battles and zoning fights that led the city to incorporate nearly 17 years ago.
Cheryl Strickland, a homeowner in the Ashford Chase since 1996, said she is “absolutely not antiaffordable housing,” but sees issues with the proposed rezoning as a longtime homeowner with experience in commercial development.
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Officers track down suspect in High Street car break-ins
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police arrested a 19-year-old Warner Robbins man Sept. 2 for allegedly breaking into vehicles at High Street after officers tracked down his Honda Accord.
An officers said he responded to reports of two men in ski masks looking into vehicles within the High Street parking deck near Dunwoody’s border with Sandy Springs and Fulton County.
After arriving at the scene, a security guard told the officer that the males were seen running toward a nearby eatery.
The officer said he was unable to locate any suspect and then met with the security team to review footage of the incident.
Security footage shows the suspects returning to a blue Honda Accord belonging to a 37-year-old Warner Robbins woman.
The officer said he phoned the woman, who told him she only gave her son permission to operate the vehicle.
Shortly after, the officer said he spoke with the woman’s 19-year-old son, who eventually admitted to bringing the car to Dunwoody after stating he was south of the city of Atlanta.
The Warner Robbins man said he was breaking into cars with his friend “D5” to make some money. He said he had never stolen before but needed to pay his bills.
Later, the suspect met with the officer at the Dunwoody Police Department.
The officer said the Warner Robbins man admitted to breaking into around 15 cars at the High Street parking deck, taking two phone chargers, a flashlight and a $2 bill.
During the conversation, the officer said the suspect admitted to the crime of entering auto and explained how he gained access to the vehicles by checking door handles.
Because the two suspects split up to search vehicles, officers said the Warner
Robbins man was unable to explain a broken window on one vehicle. Those damages total $200.
The suspect told officers that he and his friend attended the same high school in East Point, gave them a description and provided a name.
Officers then transported the Warner Robbins man to DeKalb County Jail with a warrant for entering a motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony.
According to jail records, he was bonded out Sept. 5.
— Hayden Sumlin
Store detains suspect for attempted fraud
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Police arrested a 20-year-old Fairburn man for theft by deception Sept. 2 after he allegedly tried fraudulently returning merchandise to the Target off Perimeter Center Place.
An officer said he met with the store’s loss prevention team, which had already detained a suspect.
After reviewing security footage, the officer said the suspect entered the store, began selecting merchandise from shelves and then attempted to return the items for a refund.
Later, the officer said the suspect had purchased identical items earlier in the day from a Target off DeKalb Avenue in Edgewood and then attempted the return in Dunwoody.
Officers said they secured a warrant for theft by deception and transported the man to DeKalb County Jail.
According to jail records, he was released Sept. 2.
— Hayden Sumlin
Dunwoody Club resident reports theft of package
DUNWOODY, Ga. — A man who lives in a subdivision off Dunwoody Club Drive reported stolen Amazon merchandise Sept. 4 after he found his $400 package empty on his porch.
An officer said the victim told him the package was delivered Sept. 2 around 2:30 p.m.
The Dunwoody man said he ordered two acoustic panels for just under $400 and provided the officer with the receipt and tracking number.
Because the victim has no security system and there is a history of mail theft in the area, the officer said he encouraged him to invest in cameras.
— Hayden Sumlin
Roswell woman reports losing $94,000 in scam
ROSWELL, Ga. — A 71-year-old Roswell woman reported being scammed out of $94,000 Sept. 6 after she received text messages from someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission.
An officer said he met with the victim at Roswell Police headquarters to discuss the fraud.
The victim said a caller told her she had outstanding felony charges and needed to convert her money into cryptocurrency at Bitcoin ATMs. It’s unclear whether the victim was charged with a crime.
The officer said the caller told the woman to stay on the phone, visit several gas stations and send money through phone applications.
In total, the victim said she made seven transactions, totaling $94,240, but one of them for $14,900 did not go through.
When the transaction failed, the woman said she told the caller, who then asked her to deposit two cashier checks, totaling $100,000, into her bank account.
The officer said the victim still had $60,000 in account but was unsure if an additional $40,000 was taken out on top of the $94,240 in confirmed receipts.
The woman also said she believes the suspect had her Social Security number, which she said she entered to complete one of the ATM transactions.
After reviewing the cryptocurrency ATM receipts, the officer said the recipient’s IP address and ID number were the same on each.
The officer notified the Criminal Investigations Division.
As of Sept. 8, there is no identified suspect.
— Hayden Sumlin
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FALL 2025
SEPTEMBER 8th – OCTOBER 27th
(No classes September 22nd)
Dunwoody Baptist Church 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338
10:00 – 11:00
SPIES, SABOTEURS and OTHER EXCITING STORIES of WW2 – DAN O’LONE will discuss discuss three of the most important female spies of WW2, the real James Bond and the D-Day deceptions. He will also present the stories of two men, one a diplomat from a country he’d never seen, the other a British spy, each of whom rescued over ten thousand Jews from the Holocaust.
NOTE: The first 2 weeks will feature a guest presenter dealing with similar topics.
10:00 – 11:00
FOLK MUSIC and the DOO-WOP YEARS (1946 - 1966) –
TOM DELL will finish up the history of Folk Music and then turn to the Doo-Wop years, a genre that began on street corners and subway stations as groups of teens used the natural reverberation of those locales to enhance the songs they created or copied. Some of these groups recorded their songs and became among others the Robins, The Flamingos, The Cadillacs, The Teenagers, The Dell-Vikings, The Midnighters, and The Coasters.
10:00 – 3:00
OPEN MAH JONGG – Bring your own Mah Jongg card and come play. There is no instructor for this weekly session. Play is based on the National Mah Jongg league rules
10:00 – 12:00
OPEN CANASTA – Bring your score sheet and come play. There is no instructor for this weekly session.
11:30 – 12:30
THE HISTORY BEHIND -- BETSY JONES will tell us the whole story behind the song “We Shall Overcome,” which music is based on a 18th century hymn with words first added before the Civil War and then becoming a protest song in the 1940s; as well as “Hold the Line, “a song first sung by The Weavers about a long forgotten week of riots when Paul Robeson came to sing in the little town of Peekskill, NY. Another favorite story is called “The Bench,” a story of faith and perseverance that finally freed an inmate wrongly imprisoned for 18 years in Sing Sing prison. Other topics include the discovery of unknown and untrained great artists, the history behind famous - and sometimes tragic – photographs; and the centuries old source of a line in a Bugs Bunny cartoon!
11:30 – 12:30
PERSUASION -- MICHELE FRIEDMAN will present an exploration of the concept of PERSUASION from the perspectives of psychology, history, literature and film including Jane Austen’s Persuasion.
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Recalling
9/11 at 24: What have we learned?
Twenty-four years ago, the world changed in an instant. On Sept. 11, 2001, America lost nearly 3,000 lives, two towers, and a sense of invulnerability. We vowed never again. But nearly a quarter-century later, the questions remain: Are we safer? Are we better prepared? Could it happen again? In some ways, yes. Our aviation system is fortified. Intelligence agencies share information that once slipped through the cracks. Countless plots have been disrupted. The 9/11 Memorial and Freedom Tower stand as proof of resilience.
Yet in other ways, we are more vulnerable than ever. Terror has evolved. Cyberattacks, lone-wolf violence, as we saw just this past week when Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a university event in Utah, and disinformation campaigns threaten us in ways box cutters and airplanes no longer can. Our power grids, hospitals and financial systems can be crippled by keystrokes.
And perhaps the greatest loss since
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9/11 is not physical, but moral. The unity that bound us in grief and purpose has frayed. Instead of “we the people,” we divide into factions, treating each other as enemies while true adversaries exploit our distraction. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq dragged on for two decades, leaving deep scars and mixed lessons about how we respond when attacked. We have lost our moral compass. So, could it happen again? Not in the same form, but yes. History rarely repeats, yet it always tests us. Complacency is the greatest danger. The real lesson of 9/11 was not only about vigilance. It was about unity. We
saw in those days that Americans can stand shoulder to shoulder, stronger together than apart. That is the spirit we must reclaim if we are to face tomorrow’s threats.
On this 24th anniversary, remembrance is not enough. We honor the fallen best by preparing wisely, defending fiercely, and refusing to forget that in crisis, we are one nation under God.
If we lose that truth, we will have forgotten the most important lesson of all!
DANNY
The stories behind those listed as 1860 landholders
The 1860 map that appeared in last week’s Dunwoody Crier allows for more research into the history of the landholders. Census records and other records are available from the National Archives and from genealogy sites, such as ancestry.com.
Charles Gardner was the owner of land lots 360 and 310 of the 18th District in 1860, in the area near Tilly Mill and Peeler Roads today. A portion of lot 360 was owned by Charles’ father, James Gardner. The Gardner family came to Georgia from South Carolina. Charles and Lauriette Gardner married in 1856. The “1860 U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedule” shows Gardner held 50 acres of unimproved land and 25 acres of improved land. In addition to land inventory, the schedules show livestock and crops inventory at the time of the census.
He participated in the Civil War as part of Georgia’s 38th Infantry. Gardner was wounded and died at Cold
Harbor, Virginia, in 1864. Charles and Lauriette’s daughter Arminda, who was 2 years old when he died, married into another local family in 1880, the Woodalls.
Samuel Powers is the owner of land lot 362 and a portion of lot 351 in 1860. A.H. Powers owned the remainder of lot 351, plus all of 352, 353, and 361. Records indicate 203 acres of Samuel’s land was improved and 500 acres of A.H. Powers’ land was improved.
A.H. or Asbury H. Power (sometimes spelled Powers) was also in the 38th Regiment Georgia Infantry. He became a prisoner of war at the Battle at Fisher’s Hill in Virginia, September 1864, and was released in a prisoner exchange on November 6, 1864.
Land lot 352, formerly owned by A.H. Power, is now the location of Donaldson-Bannister Farm, a City of Dunwoody Park managed by Dunwoody Preservation Trust. William J. Donaldson’s second wife was Sarah Power, sister of Asbury Power.
Stephen Martin was the owner of land lot 366, which includes the crossroads of Dunwoody at Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Mount Vernon Roads. The “1860 U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedule” shows
Stephen Martin owned 275 improved acres and 250 unimproved acres. Joberry Cheek later purchased the crossroads property, and this is the location today of the Cheek Spruill House.
Martin is also identified as the owner of lot 348, close to today’s I-285 and where the historic Stephen Martin Cemetery is located and where he is buried. Martin was on the DeKalb grand jury in March of 1839, when 23 local men were asked to “…quash a rumor of a drinking problem in the county.”
The group proclaimed, “Therefore we congratulate our fellow citizens on the flattering prospects of an improvement in our moral condition generally.” (“The History of DeKalb County, 1822-1900,” by Vivian Price)
Stephen Martin’s daughter Naomi joined the Spruill family when she married Thomas Franklin Spruill. Thomas’ father James Spruill moved from Sandy Springs in 1842 to what later became Dunwoody. They started out with a log cabin. Later, a wood frame home was added, which is the location of the Spruill Gallery today. See STORIES, Page 17
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Where Tradition Meets Imagination: The Artful Transformation of a Family Home
Provided by the Dunwoody Woman’s Club
The art of collecting and remodeling is all in the hunt, a vivid imagination and ingenuity. These homeowners have breathed new life into a unique dwelling, and the result is a charming cottage gem. After living in three homes in the same subdivision, this family knew what they wanted in a complete renovation.
This home is one of the beautiful homes featured in the 52nd Annual Home Tour set for Wednesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and is hosted by the Dunwoody Woman’s Club. All profits from the home tour are used to fulfill the club’s charitable initiatives. Home tour tickets can be purchased in several ways, as outlined below at the end of this article.
Entering the front door, an imaginative two story-foyer leads the way to the living room on the left, which is a world of style with a soft, neutral palate and distinctive details both old and new. The focal point of the room is a massive shiplap fireplace replacing the original rock surface. Modern, clear acrylic end tables marry well with traditional furniture chosen to accommodate all six family members at the same time. A cowhide area rug anchors the room. All of this is approved by “Bunky” a 13-point mounted deer head that hangs high above the room and is known to have close ties to the community.
A beautiful, spacious kitchen in shades of white is elegant but very functional for two or more people to cook at the same time. It is a nod to the homeowners background in the restaurant business and features a ten by four-foot island, open shelving, corner cabinets instead of Lazy Susans, oversized subway tiles and Thermador appliances. This family clearly loves to cook and entertain. Black and white enamel pieces by MacKenzie-Childs gifted and collected by the homeowner elevate the space. A rustic, sliding barn door reveals a roomy pantry. An authentic restaurant booth for two from Houston’s Restaurant and previous employer is one of two booths in the home and is the last stop before entering the dining room.
The dining room is flanked by a patriotic painting of an American flag that is 82 inches long. Steve Penley, a favorite Atlanta artist, family friend, and fellow UGA graduate has works sprinkled throughout the house. The trestle table was a find at Scott’s Antique Market.
Thanks to wall configurations in the Primary bedroom on the main floor, a luxurious suite evolved. The Primary bath accommodates a Jacuzzi soaking tub. Two paintings opposite the king bed that touch on former employment connections are classic and timeless: “Pearls,” artwork that hung in the Women’s room and “Oxford
Shirt,” which hung in the Men’s room of the Old Bricktops Restaurant at Piedmont and Peachtree Street.
As you head up the stairs, you will see watercolor paintings of the owners’ current and former homes, all commissioned by local artist Karen Bradshaw. Over the former garage is the bonus room/office that is a real family favorite space. Painted in a moody, Benjamin Moore, “Britannia Blue,” it features electric shades, an antique game table and a motorized standup desk. A Steve Penley print of Ronald Reagan hangs in the center of the double windows. Note the Navy Enlisted Uniform top framed in a shadow box that was worn by the homeowners Dad.
This is a home that excels in comfort, creativity and hospitality. It captures the homeowners’ dreams and as a bonus gives all family members a place to shine.
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Raffle tickets will be sold exclusively on tour day so be sure to bring cash or a credit card to enter for a chance to win.
Purchase tickets now in any of the following ways:
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Tickets purchased online can be picked up on tour day Wednesday, October 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Spruill Center for the Arts (5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody)
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on tour day. We look forward to seeing you at the home tour and appreciate your support. Remember, profits of the tour help fund our charitable projects. Buy your tickets today! For more information about the Dunwoody Woman’s Club go to www. dunwoodywomansclub.com
DASH Hospitality to guide Doraville City Center
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The master developer of the new Doraville City Center, Kaufman Capital Partners, announced the Dunwoody Village’s own DASH Hospitality Group will help curate the redevelopment’s entertainment and dining experience.
Kaufman Capital Partners, an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm and the project’s master developer, says Doraville City Center will transform the downtown district into a vibrant and connected gathering place.
Located on more than 13 acres south of I-285 between New Peachtree Road and Buford Highway, the Doraville City Center is within walking distance of a MARTA Station and features future connections to the Peachtree Creek Greenway and the Atlanta Beltline.
DASH Hospitality Group was founded by David Abes in 2019 after he stepped down as chief operating officer of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group.
The announcement says Abes and his team will use their decades of experience in restaurant and hospitality leadership to curate a retail lineup that is dynamic and approachable for all ages.
The local management and consulting company has a proven track record of owning, managing and operating restaurants like Funwoody, a multi-concept dining and entertainment destination in the Dunwoody Village.
Funwoody features Bar{n}, a community wine, craft beer and whiskey bar, as well as Morty’s Meat & Supply, Message in a Bottle, Good Vibes and Yoffi.
Like the new Doraville City Center, the restaurants are located around an outdoor plaza that serves as a community hub. Abes also consulted on The Hub at 30A in Florida.
Garry Sobel, senior vice president for KCP, said dining and gathering are at the heart of the vision for the new Doraville City Center.
“David [Abes] brings unmatched expertise in creating energized hospitality destinations that bring people together,” Sobel said. “DASH’s guidance will ensure the restaurants not only enhance the City Center experience but also strengthen its role in fostering connection and community.”
Abes said what excites him most about working on
A rendering shows plans for the redevelopment of the new Doraville City
between New Peachtree Road and Buford Highway. Atlanta-based real estate investment firm
Capital Partners anticipates completion in 2028.
the new Doraville City Center is building a restaurant and retail mix completely from scratch.
“We will curate concepts that are thoughtfully selected for this community and offer something for everyone,” Abes said. “We are energized by the opportunity to create a true sense of ‘place’ for residents and look forward to working alongside KCP and the city to create the new heart of Doraville.”
Abes and his team will also advise on community programming, which could include activations such as cultural events, live music and farmers markets.
Doraville is one of Dunwoody’s sister cities in
northern DeKalb County.
Kaufman Capital Partners says construction will begin this fall following the demolition of vacated buildings on the site. The firm expects to complete Doraville City Center in 2028.
The project is anchored by The People’s Building, a roughly 30,000-square-foot community hub set to house City Hall, a public library, creative studios, two rooftop spaces for private events and ground-floor restaurants that open to a large greenspace.
— Hayden Sumlin
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Greater Perimeter Chamber lists women’s award nominees
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Greater Perimeter Chamber announced the nominees for its 2025 Woman of Distinction Award, selected by their peers across the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs business community.
This year’s winner will be announced Oct. 22 during one of the Greater Perimeter Chamber’s Signature luncheons at the Sinclair Premier Event Venue off Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.
The first woman to win the award was former Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos. Last year’s winner, Clarissa Sparks, is an instructor for the Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship through Cornell University’s eCornell program.
The 2025 nominees include the dean of Perimeter College, the executive director of the one of the nation’s fastest growing theater companies, successful entrepreneurs building companies in their communities and directors of public companies.
This year’s keynote speaker is Atlanta broadcast journalism legend Monica Kaufman Pearson, known for her time as an anchor on Channel 2 Action News for WSB-TV.
Tickets to the 90-minute Signature Luncheon are $45 for GPC members and $65 for nonmembers. Sponsors include the Atlanta International School, Northside Hospital and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
2025 Woman of Distinction nominees:
• Emily Ritzler: WSP in the US
• Jill Post: Face Haven
• Julie-Ann Ried: Hines
• Bari S. Holmes: Pivotal PMG
• Laurie Adams: Certapro
Painters of Dunwoody
• Dr. Mojgan Zare: Georgia
Harm Reduction Coalition
• Jan Paul: Community activist (retired)
• Lauren Sok: Functionize Health and Physical Therapy
• Natalie DeLancey: City Springs Theatre Company
• Leandra Mabry: Atlanta Marriot Perimeter Center
• Katie Prellwitz: Leverage Communications
• Debbie Emery: Juvo Jobs
• Gloria Mattei: Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Barbara J. Johnson, Ph.D.: Perimeter College at Georgia State University
Briers North declares end to Halloween block party
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Thousands of Metro Atlantans come to Dunwoody for one of the most uniquely American holiday traditions — setting youngsters loose to trick-or-treat their way across neighborhoods on Halloween night.
One of the reasons people from Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties make the trip is because of exceptional Halloween decorations and lights on homes, like those within the Briers North Drive subdivision.
The subdivision off Tilly Mill Road announced it will no longer be hosting its annual Halloween block party, which it has hosted for more than 20 years, amid safety concerns for the thousands attending the celebration.
While trick-or-treating will continue across Dunwoody, one of the central hubs on Halloween night is telling the broader community there are challenges that they can’t safely or responsibly manage.
The subdivision is a part of the larger Dunwoody North Civic Association, a 1,100-home neighborhood spanning Andover Estates, Laurelwood Farms, Dunwoody Trails, Brafferton Square, Briers North, The Madisons and Chestnut Landing.
Briers North estimates around 5,000 people turn up in the subdivision for Halloween night.
Joe Bowen, one of three Briers North homeowners who organized the annual event, said he remembers the flak he got from a former neighbor when he put up some severed heads and tombstones in his front yard when his 32-year-old son was in kindergarten.
“I spend probably 10 to 15 hours decorating over the course of a week or so, and it gets to be a real burden,” Bowen said. “And then on Halloween night, we get so many compliments about how much people enjoy that it makes it worthwhile.”
He said each household typically purchases around 3,000 pieces of candy to pass out, which is usually exhausted after a couple hours.
“It’s just an enormous amount of people, and it's grown to a point we can no longer provide safety for the pedestrians,” Bowen said. “We also want to be good neighbors to the surrounding community.”
Tempting fate
The attendance estimate follows a simple calculation: If residents are passing out candy to around 3,000 youngsters donning costumes, then
BRIERS NORTH/PROVIDED
Hundreds stream into the Briars North subdivision for Halloween night festivities and trick-or-treating. Briers North announced it will not host a neighborhood party this year, after more than two decades of providing core Halloween memories to thousands of Metro Atlantans.
JOE BOWEN/PROVIDED
A look at the front yard of Joe Bowen within Dunwoody’s Briers North subdivision off Tilly Mill Road shows off some the neighborhood’s famous Halloween night decorations. Despite the cancellation of the annual Halloween party, residents and visitors can expect spooky decorations at the Bowen’s home and across the city.
you can assume most have a parent or two trying to keep track of them.
“We wanted to avoid having this happen, where there was some kind of accident, where a pedestrian got hit,” Bowen said. “You know, we just … that has not happened, and we don’t want to see that.”
The community doesn’t expect the block party to go from 5,000 guests to zero, but they want it to wind down as fast as it can.
“All the neighbors are free to decorate,” Bowen said, despite the shuttering block party. “All the neighbors are free to give out candy and to do whatever they want.”
There have been complaints
from surrounding Dunwoody North homeowners, which is not ideal for any community-oriented neighbor.
One resident suffering from dementia was unable to re-enter the subdivision from Tilly Milly Road after spending the evening away from the crowds.
With hundreds of vehicles making the trip to Briars North, overflow and sometimes illegal parking on neighboring streets also frustrates the surrounding community.
“When we analyzed all the options that we had … we can no longer do it,” Bowen said. “The decision was made by committee of three, because we saw no way to go forward.”
The committee of community volunteers includes Bowen, Jan Kilgore and Samantha Gold.
Bowen said Gold is responsible for a lion’s share of the organizing, at least 85 percent, while in a full-time role and running her own business.
High cost to continue
The committee met with the Dunwoody Police Department to discuss ways to control traffic flow and ensure pedestrian safety. They then considered whether booting or towing illegally parked vehicles could help get a point across.
“All these solutions involve thousands of dollars,” Bowen said, adding that the subdivision did not want to tow any cars. “It’s a very small budget that we break even on every year.”
In years past, the subdivision collected $1,000 in donations to pay for a few police officers to direct traffic at the Tilly Mill intersection. Another 30 or so residents volunteer as well, usually helping track down a missing Spiderman or Buzz Lightyear.
As far as candy goes, he estimates Briers North residents spend around $15,000 a year when you add up every household.
City Councilman John Heneghan, a resident of Dunwoody North who announced the end of the block party on his blog, said Halloween in Dunwoody is going to look just about the same as it always has.
Heneghan moved to Dunwoody in 1996 and remembers taking his 2-year-old son to Briers North in 2001. While the city was able to provide needed services, he said the neighborhood just could not keep up the Herculean effort.
“Every house was decorated, it was beautiful, it was spooky,” he said. “There were crowds, it was a good time. We would bring bags of candy to support our neighbors handing out thousands of pieces a night.”
While Dunwoody’s arms are open to the broader Metro Atlanta community, residents and visitors are encouraged not to overwhelm the Briers North subdivision.
“The number of visitors and vehicles has outgrown our capacity, and with increased traffic, parking difficulties and safety concerns for both our guests and the surrounding community, we’ve had to make the hard decision to bring this cherished tradition to a close,” the Briers North subdivision said in a statement. “To those of you who have faithfully joined us through the years — thank you.”
Seasoned exec to open luxury real estate firm
NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A former president of the Atlanta Realtors Association, Bill Rawlings, is launching the metro area’s newest luxury real estate firm, Peachtree Town & Country.
The boutique brokerage is set to launch this fall with two flagship market centers, one in the heart of Buckhead and another in the North Fulton city of Alpharetta. The firm’s goal is to set a new standard for how high-net-worth clients experience buying and selling residential property. founder and CEO Rawlings is one of Atlanta’s most respected real estate executives, serving in leadership roles with Harry Norman Realtors, Jenny Pruitt & Associates and Sotheby’s International Realty, as well as his own firm, Rawlings Fine Homes.
“Atlanta deserves a new standard in real estate,” Rawlings said. “At Peachtree Town & Country, we’re building a culture of excellence that empowers our advisors and delivers a world-class experience for every client.”
Peachtree Town & Country is backed by an esteemed group of local investors, including Brian Brasher, an Atlanta entrepreneur and co-founder of the multi-platinum band Creed and Pitch Hammer Music. Horst Schulze, legendary co-founder and former president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will serve as Cultural Advisor, bringing his world-renowned service philosophy to guide the company’s culture and client experience.
“Excellence in real estate, like in hospitality, begins with service,” Schulze said. “At Peachtree Town & Country,
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we will bring the same standards that defined The Ritz-Carlton, ensuring every client experience is extraordinary.”
With over 25 years in Atlanta’s luxury real estate sector, Rawlings has overseen billions in residential sales, developed many of the city’s top-producing agents, and held senior leadership roles at multiple prestigious national brands.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named him one of its National All-Star Visionary of the Year, and he continues to champion philanthropic causes.
Rawlings credits much of his inspiration to his late mentor and close friend, the late Jenny Pruitt, a legend in Atlanta real estate.
“Jenny’s wisdom shaped my career for more than 20 years,” Rawlings said. “Her legacy of integrity and generosity is at the core of what we’re building.”
Joining the leadership team is Chief Brand & Creative Officer Erica Jackson Weingart, with more than a decade of luxury real estate branding experience across North America.
“Our brand must be as distinctive as the properties we represent,” said Weingart. “I see my role as a true partner to our advisors, equipping them with cutting-edge creative resources and reimagining how they connect with clients through design, storytelling, and innovation.”
Peachtree Town & Country is now inviting confidential conversations with top-producing agent to become founding advisors, offering them an opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up.
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Bill Rawlings is the founder and CEO of the new luxury real estate firm Peachtree Town & Country, with hubs in Atlanta’s Buckhead and Alpharetta.
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Former CDC officials say public health now at risk
State reps call for backing agency, more discussions on gun violence
By ZOE SEILER zoe@appenmedia.com
ATLANTA — State legislators and former public health workers called on Republican politicians to stand against the violence directed at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
During a Sept. 2 event at the state Capitol, several former CDC employees warned of risks to public health when funding and staff are cut. Public health is embedded in many aspects of daily life, from food to clean drinking water and immunizations.
Legislators from DeKalb County held a roundtable discussion and press conference with former CDC employees on Sept. 2 to continue shedding light on the agency’s work amid the aftermath of an attack on the CDC. The CDC is located in DeKalb County, on Clifton Road near Emory University.
Six CDC buildings were shot almost 200 times as a shooter relinquished 500 bullets at the agency on Aug. 8. The shooter claimed the COVID-19 vaccine made him depressed and suicidal. The shooter, as well as DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, died during the incident.
Current and former CDC officials have demanded a stronger reaction from President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Trump has not made a public statement about the shooting. In a statement posted on X following the shooting, Kennedy said, “We know how shaken our public health colleagues feel today. No one should face violence while working to protect the health of others.”
HHS Spokesperson Andrew Nixon has also accused the media of exploiting the shooting for political gain.
AFGE Local 2883, a union representing about 2,300 CDC employees, is calling for additional safety and security measures at the CDC facilities in Atlanta. The union has a list of demands for the agency, including having a seat at the table to reshape safety and security measures.
According to CNN, CDC employees must return to the office in Atlanta on Sept. 15. Many have worked remotely since the attack.
The legislators who represent the areas near and where the CDC is located called on Republican leaders in the General Assembly to take action to address gun violence.
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D - Decatur) has said that gun violence is the most partisan issue she has dealt with
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State Rep. Saira Draper (D - Atlanta), at podium, and several lawmakers call for more support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as greater conversations about gun violence, during a press conference Sept. 2 at the Georgia Capitol.
in the General Assembly. Throughout her political career, lawmakers have had bipartisan discussions about gun storage, liability and the need for gun violence prevention.
But legislation has not moved forward in the General Assembly to address gun safety.
“I call upon the Senate leader, Burt Jones, the House leader, Speaker Jon Burns to reconvene a bipartisan hearing and discussion about the bipartisan need for gun violence prevention,” Oliver said. “We are at a point where we know our constituents care about this issue, and we are at a point where an honest discussion is more needed now than it ever has been.”
Lawmakers also called on Gov. Brian Kemp to publicly support the CDC, create state-based public health strategies, build or join multi-state coalitions to defend science and share resources, and reaffirm a commitment to transparency and public trust when it comes to public health.
“On Aug. 8, Gov. Kemp rightly praised Officer Rose for his heroism during the attacks on the CDC campus, but he said nothing about the terror endured by CDC staff, the children and the caregivers at the on-site childcare center, or the ripple of fear felt across nearby institutions,” Rep. Saira Draper (D - Atlanta) said. “That silence matters.”
She added that legislators are calling on Kemp to support the CDC as a cornerstone of the state’s identity and global leadership.
“Express empathy for the staff who have been terrorized, dismissed and de-
as a death by a 1,000 cuts,” Jernigan added. “We’re cutting staff. We’re cutting resources. We’re undercutting science, and that’s leading to the undermining of trust.”
Jernigan and the other former CDC employees in attendance said that science needs to be put first, and ideology second.
On Aug. 8, Jernigan was in one of the CDC buildings that was hit by gunfire. Employees hid in closets, barricaded offices, and crawled through hallways to avoid the gunshots and waited for hours to be escorted out of the buildings by law enforcement.
Jernigan said that while this was a physical attack, the CDC has been attacked by rhetoric and “the kinds of information put out there really does not lead us to better public health.”
The CDC is not perfect and constantly seeks ways to improve, making changes all the time, Jernigan said.
moralized,” Draper said. “Stand with the scientists, the epidemiologists, the data analysts and the community of health workers who have dedicated their lives to protecting ours.”
Decisions about vaccine access are being politicized, and Georgia could develop a state-based vaccine access strategy for purchasing vaccines and allowing staterun clinics to offer essential vaccinations under physician guidance, she added.
‘Death by a 1,000 cuts’
In April, HHS sent layoff notices to thousands of health workers at the CDC and other federal agencies, which was part of an overhaul to shrink the agencies that protect and promote public health, according to CNN.
Those cuts included scientists, doctors, researchers, senior leaders and support staff. In August, about 600 CDC employees received permanent termination notices.
Recently, three directors at the CDC also resigned due to the politicization of public health, according to Healthbeat.
Dr. Dan Jernigan was one of them. He led the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases and worked for the CDC for 31 years. He worked through multiple agencies and presidents throughout his career.
He was able to get public health work done during that time, “but we find ourselves now with the difficulty in doing that because of the current secretary,” Jernigan said during the press conference Sept. 2.
“I think you can almost see this
“Right now, however, I was in a situation where I could not stay any longer because the current secretary, and the immediate offices of the secretary, were not following the existing executive order on transparency in gold standard science,” he said.
The public and officials need to trust and understand how studies are being done and that objective approaches are being followed, he said. Former CDC Director Susan Monarez’s firing was the final straw for Jernigan, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis and Dr. Deb Houry.
Houry had been asked to lead the transition to the Trump administration, which meant working with HHS to see how the department’s priorities and the CDC’s goals aligned.
“When I look at how, right now, decisions about vaccines are being made based on opinion and not data or science, that concerns me,” Houry said. “When I see how our non-communicable diseases, like chronic disease and the work we’ve done on overdoses are being defunded and moved, I’m worried we’re not going to be prepared for those health threats as well.”
She is concerned about the loss of staff and funding to state and local health departments. The Georgia Department of Public Health and local agencies, like the DeKalb Board of Health, receive federal funding through the CDC.
When Houry was asked to remove scientific documents from the CDC website, she couldn’t do it. She and her colleagues couldn’t stand by as they watched life-saving work be politicized.
“You all matter to us, and we are here because now is the time to look at how we can work together, work as Republicans and Democrats, to make a difference in our community, right here in Atlanta and Georgia,” Houry said.
OPINION
An old geezer competes with time to stop aging
I remember in elementary school PE class being out on the playground and feeling sorry for those kids who were overweight, uncoordinated, weak, or otherwise ill-adapted for playground sports in any way, shape or form. Same thing goes in middle school – watching those kids try to climb the ropes and not even being able to progress more than one or two pulls “up.” Or, when we did wrestling, and their names were called, watching the pure abject fear, or maybe just resignation, at being objects of laughter as they walked out to the center of the mat knowing the humiliation that awaited.
I was the guy who did almost everything athletic without much effort. I set the school record for pullups; I won the county high jump. Won Punt, Pass and Kick several years. I was “most athletic” one year. I could do kip ups without using my arms. I thought I would be king of the mountain forever!
That was, of course, until my
growth spurt didn’t spurt, and everyone else’s did – around 9th grade. Without changing anything, almost overnight, I seemed to tumble down from my lofty perch to average – to the mean.
Later, in high school, I tried to redeem myself as a tennis player. I figured if I practiced 3-5 hours a day, seven days a week – which I did – I would eventually become fairly good. I almost got there after three years of that regimen. I can still hit a tennis ball fairly well today – courtesy of those three years or dedicated work done roughly 50 years ago.
Later in life, as an adult, as a father, husband and guy trying to start a career at the Miami Herald and then a business (Appen Newspapers) here in Alpharetta, I ran. And ran. And ran.
In Miami, almost every single day, I ran across bridges, along beaches and causeways. My runs were usually through turf that was drop-dead stunning, regenerative and peaceful. The more stressed out I was, the farther I ran. I don’t think I’ve ever been happier than running along the beach on Key Biscayne almost every day for an hour or two. Just call me Forrest Gump.
In Alpharetta, I lost my runs
through stunning scenery – although had I dared to run along Freemanville Road or Birmingham Highway, I would have retained it – that is, if I wasn’t hit by someone driving a $150,000 vehicle – in a hurry to no place in particular and on their phone. Instead, I usually ran along Haynes Bridge Road, across Ga. 400, and farther. It wasn’t as pretty but, with my headphones blasting and usually in deep thought, I almost didn’t notice and certainly didn’t care. Later, I added swimming and lifting weights at the Y starting at 5 a.m. every weekday to my antistress – anti-aging regimen. And honestly, it worked – kind of. Swim in the mornings. Run after work in the late afternoons or at night. The routine forced me to retro-manage my life –toward health – eat better, sleep better and abstain from stuff like alcohol. If I wanted my run and swim, I had to take care of myself; it was a simple choice. Which did I want more?
Fast forward to 71. No way. I am still Forrest pounding out the miles. Not.
Time has been such a snark to me these past few years. I made a new friend that goes by the name of sciatic. Had never met him nor – honestly –had I even ever heard of this “guy.”
Wow, do I ever know “sciatic” now. It has taken me just at a year to make that new friend disappear.
Then of course, my lower back. My X-rays came back “sever compressed disc” and “very severely compressed disc.” So, okay, no more running. That one truly hurt – my heart. But if I have to stop running to avoid my friend sciatic or my friends L2 and L3, I guess I haven’t much choice.
Which brings me to those aerobics’ classes – that Zumba, Body Pump, Flow Yoga, pilates and the like –all done in large rooms, filled with people, music blasting, and frequently a masochistic instructor with a microphone and little empathy.
So, I went to one of those things with my wife Christina the other night. I suspected that it was not going to feel quite the same as running along the beach at dusk or smacking a tennis ball against a backboard. It wasn’t. It was just me, one other guy, and maybe 50 women of all ages – all in better shape than me – or at least in better gym-condition doing those things. I expected humbling. I got it. I expected hard, really hard. It was that. I didn’t expect it to be fun. It wasn’t.
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Don’t stop believing: Homeownership
This week’s inspiration comes from Journey’s 1981 anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
For many first-time homebuyers, the song’s title captures both the challenge and the hope of entering today’s housing market. While the down payment has traditionally been viewed as the biggest hurdle, the reality in 2025 is different: the true obstacle is the monthly payment.
As noted in last week’s column, the return of no-down-payment programs has lowered one barrier to entry. Yet the recurring cost of carrying a mortgage—not the upfront cash—is what keeps many renters on the sidelines.
Consider a recent client of mine. Like countless first-time buyers, they had successfully saved enough for the minimum down payment. In fact, the funds required were comparable to the cost of moving into a new rental: first month’s rent, last month’s rent and a security deposit. What stood in the way was not liquidity — it was the affordability of the monthly obligation.
Here’s where strategy matters. Many sellers today are quick to reduce asking prices, hoping to entice buyers. But I advised my client to take a different approach. On a $450,000 property, instead of chasing a lower sales price, we negotiated for a 3 percent seller concession to permanently buy down the interest rate.
The math is striking. A small reduction in sales price barely moves the monthly mortgage figure. But a concession applied to interest-rate buydowns produces imme-
diate and lasting relief — often hundreds of dollars per month. That difference is tangible; it shifts affordability from theoretical to real. In my client’s case, the deal closed successfully, and they stepped into homeownership with a payment structure they could confidently manage. This outcome underscores a broader truth in today’s market. Price cuts may grab headlines, but they don’t solve the pain point most buyers feel day to day. Affordability is not about the sticker price — it’s about the monthly check that leaves a household’s bank account. Rate buydowns, concessions and creative structuring directly address this core anxiety.
For industry professionals — lenders, realtors, and builders alike — the lesson is clear. To unlock first-time buyer demand, we must pivot from price-driven conversa-
tions to payment-driven solutions. Every dollar in savings that lowers the recurring monthly cost builds confidence, expands eligibility, and reopens the path to ownership.
So, to the would-be buyers watching from the sidelines: Don’t stop believing. The headlines may emphasize high rates and affordability challenges, but opportunities still exist for those willing to explore new strategies. With the right approach, homeownership may be closer than you think.
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Nonprofit group links employers with job seekers
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Francis K. Horton III, chief executive officer at the Community Assistance Center, said there are two sides to the growth of the nonprofit’s biannual Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo.
The Central Perimeter nonprofit hosts a variety of programs for low-income families, including career assistance, food, clothing, essentials, tax preparation and youth programs. Its Career Center launched in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horton said attendance at the job fair continues to climb, and the trend indicates that needs are growing in the community – from the unemployed and the underemployed.
“Generally, across our programming, almost 77 percent of the folks that come to us for help are already working at least one job,” he said. “Prices are up everywhere. Wages haven’t tracked. So, they’re a flat tire away from a crisis for their family.”
Horton said the Community Assistance Center’s clientele has changed over time, and it’s generally the “working poor” coming to the nonprofit for help.
The Sept. 10 job fair featured a host of Sandy Springs’ Fortune 500 companies, public institutions and several local businesses, including United Parcel Service, State Farm, Graphic Packaging International, InterContinental Hotels and Fulton County Schools.
Sandy Springs is home to six Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of mid-size companies, and thousands of small businesses that offer a wide range of career and industry opportunities.
The average participating employer at the Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo is recruiting for multiple roles in areas such as IT, sales, marketing, human re-
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Major Charles Alexander Archibald Dunwody was born in Liberty County, Ga., in 1829. In 1850, he lived in the Marietta district of Cobb County with his parents, John and Jane Dunwody. By 1860, he is listed in the census as head of household in District 1 of Cobb County, along with his wife Ellen Rice Dunwody and three children. His occupation is listed as
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I expected to make a fool of myself, but I didn’t dare to look around to
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More than 400 job seekers peruse small and large employers Sept. 10 for the Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo, hosted by the Community Assistance Center within the Studio Theatre at City Springs.
sources, medical, legal and accounting.
While north Metro Atlanta is one of the wealthiest areas in the country, some Central Perimeter residents are struggling after the COVID-19 pandemic with a tight labor market, continued inflation and wage stagnation.
Driving through Sandy Springs and Dunwoody neighborhoods, you’d never know that residents with full-time jobs make regular decisions whether to buy groceries or pay one of their bills.
The community nonprofit now hosts its Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo twice a year in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Studio Theatre, which doubles as City Hall.
In March, the CAC brought in 24 employers and drew more than 300 people.
In September, more than 540 people registered.
manufacturer of leather and shoes.
Another document available from this time is the “1860 U.S. Federal CensusSlave Schedules.” Charles Dunwody or C.A. Dunwody is included in the 1860 schedule for Cobb District 1. Eight enslaved people are listed only by their age.
Although Dunwody lived in District 1 of Cobb County, or Roswell, on land that would become part of Fulton County, he also owned land in the Shallow Ford district in what is now Dunwoody. In 1860, he owned land lot 364 which runs
see how many of those women were laughing and shaking their heads feeling sorry for that old guy over there. So, I just assumed I made a fool of myself without confirmation.
I felt like an anemic, toneless, muscle-less, bumbling Richard
“This was our strongest event yet, with 672 people registered and 432 attending,” Lisa Guggenheim said. “That’s a 35 percent increase from last September and almost 50 percent higher than our spring expo.”
The first iteration of the job fair in 2022 had one employer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and drew about 50 of the nonprofit’s clients.
The next year, the Community Assistance Center held a job fair in both Central Perimeter cities it serves, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody.
Horton said his team learned that they needed to get people across the table from one another and meet face to face.
“They hired about 20 people out of that lot,” Horton said. “When that happens, that single mom can explain that 10-year gap on her resume … she can’t do that through the algorithms. That’s what all of
on either side of Mount Vernon Road to the west of Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
When the Civil War began, Thomas King and Dunwody organized the Roswell Guards, Company H, 7th Regiment Georgia volunteer infantry. They fought at the Battle of Manassas in July of 1861. Dunwody had to resign his position after a hip injury. He received his rank of major after serving at an instruction camp in Calhoun, Georgia.
Following the war, he purchased land and built a home along Chamblee Dunwoody Road north of the fork at
Simmons mime trying to lead a class and tripping over his shoelaces and falling flat on his face while still chanting “and 1 and 2 and 3.” It was ugly.
So, I decided to stick with my swimming at the Y so early in the
this grew out of.”
When he spoke with CHOA recruiters after the inaugural career expo, they said more than 90 percent of the candidates were employable but most of them would not have made it through their virtual recruiting process.
Horton said he spoke with a few employers Sept. 10 that are also looking to get back to in-person recruiting, not just a stack of resumes on the table.
JerNiyah Parris, manager of the CAC’s Career Center, said the nonprofit tries to diversify the industries and levels of employment to provide as many opportunities as they can for prospective employees.
“There are people that are walking in and looking for opportunities,” Parris said. “We also network and work with job training programs and workforce readiness workshops to prepare jobseekers.”
The career expo attendees were most people under age 40 with lots of Gen Zers and millennials seeing what opportunities there are for employment. There were some existing CAC clients, nearby residents who are between jobs and fresh college graduates looking for their first corporate paycheck.
Parris spent most of the three-hour expo chatting with existing clients and familiar faces.
“We have a special career advocate program where we match jobseekers oneon-one with someone who’s in their career field to enhance their job readiness skills,” she said. “It’s largely an event for people to practice their networking skills, because some people do not know that these opportunities exist … this gives them an opportunity to get exposed to an open position.”
To learn more about the CAC and its Career Center, visit ourcac.org/careercenter/.
Roberts Drive. He pushed forward completion of the Roswell Railroad and built a new bridge across the Chattahoochee River. Confederate soldiers burned the previous bridge to slow down federal forces on their way to Atlanta and Decatur. Their efforts were not successful.
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morning that I almost always have my own lane and rarely have any witnesses. Seventy-one and counting. Go to heck sciatic. And if I close my eyes during those laps (I’m up to a mile now) it feels kind of like running along the ocean’s edge. I’ll go with that.
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Strickland’s 40-year career includes financing commercial real estate, economic redevelopment projects, and most recently, affordable senior housing projects.
“My concerns regarding the Dominium project department specifically are not what, but rather where and how … It probably should be closer to the concentration of amenities in Edge City,” Strickland said, referencing the Central Perimeter business district. “We only have a limited number of redevelopment opportunities in Dunwoody. I believe we can do better. I believe we should wait until the right opportunities show up.”
Adjustments to project
Dominium Apartments’ request to rezone from office-institution (O-I) to planned development (PD) at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road has seen a few iterations, the latest reducing the mid-rise development’s height and unit density.
Still, it would be the city’s most dense multifamily development to date at more than 48 units an acre. The Jefferson Apartments and the Ashford Condos, two neighboring multifamily developments, do not exceed 20 units per acre.
The city is evenly split between rental units and owner-occupied homes.
After the community’s consensus in opposition to the proposal in August, the applicant made revisions before a vote on whether to accept or deny the unique rezoning proposal.
Dominium Vice President Shaun Reinhardt said his team heard concerns from elected officials and the community about the building’s proposed height of 95 feet during the first public hearing Aug. 11.
“Though the application [and footprint] is very much the same, we reduced the building height from 95 feet down to 67 feet along Ashford Parkway and 56 feet along Ashford Dunwoody Road,” Reinhardt said, including the decrease in units from 215 to 165 “I think these changes really matter. It fits the scale of surrounding uses.”
Surrounding residents and homeowners disagree.
After city staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the re-
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“It’s amazing to see such a huge turnout here today for our little girl,” Dworschak said. “The Dunwoody Garden Club envisioned this project thanks to Vicki Profit and Sam Sears
zoning this summer, an organized group of residents and former elected officials rallied public opposition.
Researching zoning history
The citizen-led group submitted three Open Records requests, uncovering Dominium’s original request in March to rezone the property to a Perimeter Center district (PC-3) with 11 request exemptions from the zoning requirements and special land use permit to allow agerestricted housing.
A month later, Dominium applied to rezone it to a PD district, removing the need for exemptions from PC-3 district regulations and any special land use permits.
Instead, a PD rezoning only requires the applicant’s adherence to an Overall Development Plan, allowing PC-3 district regulations to be bypassed.
With a significant amount of community attention on the rezoning, there was little discussion among elected officials about the proposal itself during the public hearing.
A couple dozen residents in attendance held up “DENY” signs during the public hearing, reinforcing community pressure on elected officials.
After Senior Planner Madalyn Smith briefly described the reductions in density and building height, City Councilman Tom Lambert motioned to deny, which was quickly seconded by City Councilman Rob Price.
Both incumbents are facing challengers on the Nov. 4 ballot who criticized city officials for their handling of the proposal at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Shortly after, Councilwoman Stacey
who got a lot of the money raised that helped us purchase this statue.”
A few dozen residents, elected officials, community volunteers and some of the city’s cutest little ones gathered for the Sept. 8 unveiling in front of the Dunwoody Library.
“We were able to purchase and install this fabulous statue,” Dworschak said. “Obviously, because
Harris asked why staff was not recommending the application go back to the Planning Commission for review.
Earlier in the meeting, elected officials voted unanimously to send a special land use permit for a Zaxby’s drive-thru at 125 Perimeter Center West because of a change to building design and aesthetics.
Mayor Lynn Deutsch then called a vote on the motion to deny, which passed unanimously.
Other residential discussions
During the Sept. 8 public hearing, the Dunwoody City Council voted on additional land use items, including a rezoning along Ashford Dunwoody Road south of City Hall and an office-to-residential conversion just off I-285.
Limestone Wells LLC requested to rezone its property at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road from office-institution (O-I) to Perimeter Center (PC-1). The 1.56-acre site currently has a shuttered drive-thru bank with people seen living on site.
While some residents are excited about the fast-food chain’s first Dunwoody location, other residents and a nearby hotel operator are concerned about the drive-thru’s impact.
Because the existing property owner wants the rezoning to help attract a tenant, a special land use permit for a drive-thru facility was separated from the rezoning.
Elected officials approved the rezoning 6-1 with Mayor Lynn Deutsch voting against it.
Deutsch said the city only has one opportunity to get the land use it desires along Ashford Dunwoody Road, and she does not want it to look like Roswell Road
we are a club of mostly women, we picked a girl.”
The bronze statue depicts a young girl with braided hair reading a book while perched on a tree stump. Longtime members of the Garden Club raised $2,500 to purchase the piece.
Dunwoody Parks Ground Coordinator David Alexander selected the daisies which surround the base of
in Sandy Springs.
“I’m not going to vote for a drive through on this site … for many reasons, including the fact that I think Ashford Dunwoody is destined for greater things,” Deutsch said. “I do not think that we do ourselves a service by approving something with a drive-thru in a location.”
One resident and active community member, Ali Mahbod, spoke in favor of the Raising Cane’s drive-thru during public comment to open the meeting, citing concern about the city’s reputation in the business community. The Dunwoody Homeowners Association has also backed the proposal.
Support for conversion
Many of the residents in opposition to the Dominium project are in favor of an office-to-residential conversion at 64 and 66 Perimeter Center East, which is set to add an age-restricted multifamily building with owner-occupied townhomes and condominiums.
The City Council approved Workspace Property Trust’s request to rezone the property to a Planned Development (PD) district with a unanimous vote.
The citizen-led group repeatedly asked for an explanation of why the proposal abutting I-285 has a density of around 27 units per acre, while Dominium is proposing almost double that in a location more than a mile north, which is dominated by three story buildings.
On the “Dunwoody: Uncensored” Facebook group, a spinoff of the Area Community Forum page, former City Councilman Terry Nall and resident Macks Leighman discussed the decision.
“As a community, we now must question how and why an in-house community of key dept (sic) heads and [the] city manager unanimously approved it back in April before it went to Planning Commission in June,” Nall wrote. “How can everyone in key city staff roles be so opposite, so far off the mark from what our community wants?”
Leighman, in another post, wrote positively about the community’s grassroots effort and the responsiveness of the City Council, as compared to DeKalb County.
“Dunwoody is founded on the premise that owner occupied, multi-family housing is preferred over rental housing,” Leighman wrote. “Any developer that proposes owner-occupied housing may continue to have broad community support.”
the new library statue. Mayor Lynn Deustch said Study Time embodies what the library means to the community.
“It’s a gathering place, it’s much more than just checking out books,” Deutsch said. “It’s used by our youngest residents and our very oldest residents, and it’s truly part of the heart of Dunwoody.”
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In Memoriam
Ellen Drucker
October 12, 1938 – September 6, 2025
Ellen Drucker, 86, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Born October 12, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, Ellen lived a life defined by resilience, determination, and compassion. Though she lost her sight in early adulthood, Ellen never allowed blindness to limit her accomplishments. She graduated from college and went on to earn a master’s degree, becoming an inspiration to all who knew her. Friends and colleagues often marveled that, upon first meeting her, they could hardly believe she was completely blind. Ellen devoted over 30 years of service to the Social Security Administration, where she coordinated training programs across the Southeast. She took great pride in her work and the impact it had on countless individuals. In 1962, Ellen married the love of her life, Ted Drucker, with whom she shared many happy years until his passing in 2005. She is survived by her son, Martin
Drucker, daughter-in-law, LuAnn, and her cherished grandchildren, Adam and Jordan Drucker, who were the light of her life. Ellen made her home in Dunwoody in 1979, where she was an active member of the local Jewish community. She was also a generous supporter of many charities, always mindful of the struggles others faced. Known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering spirit, Ellen leaves behind a legacy of love, perseverance, and service. A celebration of life will be held on what would have been Ellen’s 87th birthday, October 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Dressler’s Chapel, 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341. Memorial contributions may be made in Ellen’s memory to the American Foundation for the Blind, www.afb.org. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Dunwoody Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 for the purpose of due process of the following:
SLUP 25-02, 125 Perimeter Center W: Zaxby's Properties, LLC requests a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through to allow the construction of a new drive-through restaurant.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.
In Memoriam
Laurel Hexamer Sybilrud
September 28, 1948 – August 31, 2025
Laurel Hexamer Sybilrud, age 76 of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on September 28,1948 in Canton, Ohio to Jeanne and Lauren Hexamer, Laurel attended Glenwood High School where she met her future husband, Mike, when she accepted his invitation to their Senior prom. Laurel went on to graduate from Miami University in May of 1970 and married Mike four months later on September 5, 1970. During their 55 years of marriage they had several brief relocations early on, but settled in Atlanta in 1978. Laurel was an active member of their Dunwoody neighborhood and the greater Atlanta community serving as PTO president, Tip-Off Club president and Holiday Traditions co-chair just to name a few. She also devoted her time and talents to many local breast cancer resources and support centers throughout Georgia. One of her true passions was working at Dunwoody United Methodist Preschool, where she taught for almost 30 years. Her dedication to her students and the importance of early childhood development was truly one of her
hallmarks. Laurel lived a full and active life, discovering a passion for kayaking and camping in her later years. She loved her “paddle buddies,” and her family loved them too—because that meant we did not have to kayak and camp with her! She was an avid reader, enjoyed hiking, walking, gardening, yoga and entertaining. Never one to hold her tongue or at a loss for words, she could hold a grudge and proudly left a scorched earth of bank tellers, bag boys and car salesmen in her path. Laurel is survived by her husband Michael Hugh Sybilrud; daughters Kelly Falls (Brandon) and Libby Kellen (Jason); grandchildren Laden, Jake, Cooper and Kate Falls and James and Michael Kellen; and sister Jan Tepe (Larry). We will miss your crazy Grammie hair, your long standing role as the Mayor of Crazy-town, your renowned pumpkin bread and of course your annual Christmas Eve parties. With a love of the outdoors and a passion for breast cancer research and local cancer support groups, we ask that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in Laurel’s memory to the Georgia River Network or the Emory Winship Cancer Institute. A celebration of life will take place later this fall.
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The City of Dunwoody City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council of Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following:
MMSP 25-01: The applicant, Matthew Phillips, seeks a Major Master Sign Plan for 50 Campus Way, 100 Campus Way, 200 Campus Way, 244 Campus Way, and 300 Campus Way, Dunwoody, GA, 30346 (Campus 244).
Should you have any questions or comments, or would like to view the application and supporting materials, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Members of the public are encouraged to call or schedule a meeting with the staff in advance of the Public Hearing if they have questions or are unfamiliar with the process. The staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.
Administrative and HR Coordinator
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The Administrative & HR Coordinator takes initiative, can multi-task and remain very organized. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or another relevant field, at least two years of administrative experience and enjoy project management and coordination, we’d love to hear from you!
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The Education Manager is responsible for coordinating the educational activities ranging from formal classroom to on-line programs, and workshops. Programming includes ESL, GED, Workforce Development and Financial Support events for families working toward financial stability. The Education Manager supervises NFCC team members within the program department including the Sr. Education Specialist, Workforce Development Coordinator and contract ESL Instructors.
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ESL Contractor Instructor (Evening)
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We’re looking for an instructor who is available to teach evening classes. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining strong enrollment of at least ten students per class and who can create an engaging learning environment that supports adult learners in achieving their English language goals.
If you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics or applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
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The Truck Driver works Monday through Friday 9am – 2pm and periodically on Saturdays or Sundays for special events.
If you have 1-2 years of Box Truck delivery experience, maintain a valid Ga Driver’s License free of any traffic violations for the past 3 years and enjoy providing excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
