JULY 7 - 20, 2017 • VOL. 8 — NO. 14
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Parade celebrates U.S., Dunwoody pride BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net
Thousands wearing red, white and blue and waving small American flags lined Mount Vernon Road on July 4 to watch and cheer the annual Independence Day parade that celebrated this year’s theme of “A Small Town in a Big City.” Sponsored by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, the parade features veterans, floats, marching bands, classic cars and plenty of American pride and spirit. Alan Mothner, executive director of the Dunwoody Nature Center, was this year’s grand marshal. See PARADE on page 10
KATE AWTREY
William Davis smiles with his American flag as the parade goes by.
DINING OUT Halal Guys gyros come to Buford Highway Page 4
My daughter breaks the mold. She cooks and cleans without being asked. Plus, she’s kind to animals and small children. But all this goodness comes at a price: She doesn’t like to shop.
See Robin’s Nest, Page 9
OUT & ABOUT Fido rules at Blue Heron’s ‘Doggie Daze’ Page 6
Former targets of tensions, 6th District signs become art BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net
Staking yard signs with a favorite candidate’s name emblazoned on it is a timehonored tradition during any election campaign. That tradition became a flashpoint in Dunwoody and other cities during the 6th Congressional District race between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel, who emerged victorious after a heated monthsSee FORMER on page 3