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City to pay $1 million for photo studio
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BY ANN MARIE QUILL Eric Bern Studio should be in a new location by January of next year. Sandy Springs City Council voted on Feb. 18 to purchase the photographer’s property at 161 Mount Vernon Highway so that it can extend Blue Stone Road as part of the city’s downtown redevelopment plan. The road will connect the planned civic center to Heritage Sandy Springs. The city will pay $1 million for the property, as well as an additional $137,000 for moving and relocation expenses. Bern will be able to stay in the property rent-free un-
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Group saves shelter animals
North Springs senior wants theater to appeal to young STANDOUT STUDENT 18
Police blotter
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Gabi Linehan, 8, gets a big lift from her dad, Kevin, during the fifth annual Father-Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Sandy Springs Parks and Recreation Department. Young and old enjoyed the festivities held at Spalding Drive Charter Elementary School on Feb. 8.
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