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Police Lt. Brandon Gurley checks a driver’s license during the city’s first day of patrolling the streets with their own force. Gurley responded to a domestic dispute on Buford Highway, and handled a red-light runner during his first day as a Brookhaven law enforcement officer on July 31. Read the cover story, and see more photos on pages 19-21.
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As Brookhaven Police Lt. Brandon Gurley came to a stop at a red light on Peachtree Road, the driver of an SUV pulled up next to him, honked the horn, and enthusiastically gave him two thumbs up. Gurley smiled. He’d been getting similar responses all day. “They’re happy to see us and we’re definitely glad to be here,” Gurley said. On July 31, Brookhaven officially launched its police department. And it was easy for the public to see – the muscular Ford interceptors with Brookhaven’s logo were all over the main roads within the city’s 12 square miles.
The Century Center office complex is caught in a familiar tug of war between two nearby cities. The owners of the complex applied in late June to be annexed into the city of Brookhaven. But the property is also part of a Chamblee annexation referendum scheduled to be on the ballot this November. Relations between the leaders of the two cities are strained. Both claim the right to annex the commercial property, which would provide an infusion of tax revenue to either city. Brookhaven of-
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Qualifying for Brookhaven City Council begins Aug. 26 By Melissa Weinman
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Brookhaven City Council isn’t even a year old, but already two council seats are up for election. Qualifying begins Aug. 26 for the seats representing District 2 and 4. District 2, represented by Councilman Jim Eyre, and District 4, represented by Councilman Joe Gebbia, were set up when the city incorporated last year to begin with one-year terms in order to stagger council terms. Candidates qualifying for the seats this year will be running for a typical four-year term. When asked if he planned to run for re-election, Gebbia replied, “unequivocally yes.” “We’ve done a lot, and really set records with what we’ve done, and been a harmonious team,” Gebbia said. “We’re on pace to do some really phenomenal things here in the next year.” Eyre said he isn’t yet ready to announce his election plans. “I’m still evaluating my options,” Eyre said. “I believe I will, but I haven’t made a final commitment.” Eyre said he’s enjoyed his time on council, and is looking ahead to the things the city is set to accomplish over the next few months. “It’s been wonderful. It’s been exciting to be a part of this and grow it and try to get some of the things done,” Eyre said. Gebbia said it’s hard to believe how much has happened since he took office eight months ago. He recalled saying during the campaign that as a political novice, he would be getting on-the-job
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training in running a city. “As I look back now, I look at all that has happened to provide that on-the-job training, and I feel blessed for all that I’ve learned,” Gebbia said. Qualifying for Council Districts 2 and 4 will be from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 26 through Aug. 28. Interested candidates must file with the City Clerk at Brookhaven City Hall, 200 Ashford Center North, Suite 150, in Dunwoody. A $360 fee is required to qualify. Candidates must file during the threeday qualifying period to appear on the ballot Nov. 5. Advance voting will be held Oct. 14Nov. 1 at the DeKalb County elections office at 4380 Memorial Dr., Suite 300, in Decatur. Brookhaven residents must register to vote by Oct. 7 to be eligible to vote in the municipal election. Applications to register to vote are available at http://web. co.dekalb.ga.us/Voter/pdf/applic.pdf.
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City councilman to promote golf carts By Melissa Weinman
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Brookhaven City Councilman Bates Mattison said he would like to encourage discussion about golf carts as alternative transportation within the city. Mattison said that during his campaign for the council, a lot of Brookhaven residents told him they’d like to see the city become a more walkable and sustainable community. “I think that anything that connects our community is going to be a beneficial thing for the city of Brookhaven. If we can get people out of their cars walking around, it creates much more of a community feeling. I also think it’s good for businesses,” Mattison said. “I think at the end of the day, the idea of the first in-town Atlanta golf cart community, it has a lot of appeal.” Mattison said he’d like golf carts in-
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cluded in the city’s comprehensive planning process, set to begin this fall. “Part of the discussion should be framed around not just golf carts, but how do we have effective bike lanes, sidewalks, and all that,” Mattison said. He said golf carts may be a more realistic way for people to get around the city without cars. “Even when you talk about walkability, you have to take into account you have parts of Brookhaven that are a little too far to walk,” Mattison said. As an example, he pointed to the distance between the Town Brookhaven development on Peachtree Road to the shops and restaurants along Dresden Drive. “We’ve got to look at ways we connect those commercial corridors,” Mattison said.
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With scooters and wagons and at least one bike-turned-elephant, dozens of children spent a Saturday morning parading up and down the new multiuse trail through Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park to formally open the controversial concrete path to the public. “The trail is fantastic,” said Kelly Grant, who walked the path with her husband, Gordon, and two sons, bikeriding Max, 4, and 14-month-old Joe, who, by the end, was sound asleep in a decorated wagon. “It really is beautiful. I’m kind of shocked at how nice it is. I think it will be great for the community.” Grant said she regularly dropped by Brook Run to walk Max in his stroller when he was younger, and thought the trail offered a great improvement to older paths through the park. She said she was eager to show the trail to her neighbors. The parade celebrated the opening of the first phase of the trail, a .7mile stretch that cost the city about $425,000. Work on the second phase of the trail, a 1.2-mile stretch priced at about $440,000, is expected to begin this fall. The completed trail is scheduled to open next spring. “It’s a nice trail. A lot hillier than I was expecting,” said Lea Trujillo, who said she walked with, and occasionally pushed, her two bike-riding children, Aniyah and Bo, during the parade. Forty-three entrants registered to compete in the parade for prizes. BK
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‘Tug of war’ over Century Center property continued from page 1
ficials estimate the annual tax revenue would be about $335,000. The city of Chamblee won a temporary restraining order preventing Brookhaven City Council from taking any action to annex the property until a court hearing Aug. 14. The current discord between the two cities has been incubating since before Brookhaven incorporated in 2012. Century Center, located just off of I-85 at Clairmont Road in unincorporated DeKalb County, was drawn into early maps of Brookhaven when residents were seeking approval for the new city in the state Legislature. Brookhaven Mayor J. Max Davis was involved in the early cityhood efforts. He said Century Center, along with the Plaza Fiesta shopping center and a parcel of land in the Peachtree DeKalb Airport, were drawn out of Brookhaven’s boundaries by legislators responding to requests from Chamblee officials and residents of nearby neighborhoods. “They let it be known that was something they wanted to preserve for future annexation efforts,” Davis said. “That wasn’t necessarily in the city of Brookhaven’s best interest. It was in the city of Chamblee’s best interest.” Chamblee Mayor Eric Clarkson said Chamblee’s annexation effort was driven “100 percent” by residents of the Dresden East Civic Association. The approximately 11,000 residents in the unincorporated DeKalb neighborhoods sought to be included into the city of Chamblee, and claimed that tax revenue from Century Center would provide Chamblee with the funds needed to serve the new population. An annexation referendum was approved by the Legislature and went up for a vote in November
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2012, but failed by a slim margin. Clarkson said due to the referendum failing by “a slim enough margin and enough voter irregularities,” legislators agreed to give voters another chance to vote on annexation in the 2013 election. Clarkson said it was after the referendum was already approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor that he heard Century Center was interested in joining Brookhaven. “I, nor anyone in Chamblee, had any idea they were considering annexing Century Center into Brookhaven,” Clarkson said. But Davis said Brookhaven was contacted by Highwoods Properties, one of the owners of Century Center, about the possibility of annexation before Chamblee’s referendum was approved. He said it would have been unreasonable to expect Brookhaven to inform Chamblee about an annexation before it was a reality. “As an attorney, and a person in business, if something isn’t official and there’s not ink to paper, you don’t make announcements or take action until someone actually commits,” Davis said, adding, “no one from Chamblee contacted Brookhaven when they worked to
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get a second annexation referendum on our border.” Clarkson said despite frequent communication between the neighboring cities over the past several months, Century Center never came up. “I would say there was plenty of communication between Highwoods and Chamblee and Brookhaven, just not about Century Center going into Brookhaven,” Clarkson said. Jim Bacchetta, vice president of Highwoods Properties Atlanta Division, said his company is interested in being annexed into Brookhaven for several reasons. First is that Century Center is adjacent to the city’s borders. “We’re actually physically closer to Brookhaven right now than we are to Chamblee,” Bacchetta said. He also believes Century Center is
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As a parent, you may be contemplating the upcoming school year with mixed emotions. Maybe you are ready for some healthy time apart from your child. Perhaps you are mourning the loss of free time as a family. You may feel anxious when you think about getting back into carpools and the flurry of afternoon activities that come with the school year. So, my first bit of advice is to empathize with your child. Our kids are feeling the same range of emotions, more intensely, and have less experience managing them. It’s natural to struggle with transitions, so tolerate some ambivalence from your child about the new school year. If your child doesn’t “hit the ground running,” there is no need to jump to conclusions based on behaviors you see in the first couple weeks of school. Give him or her (and yourselves!) a little time to adjust. That being said, as parents, you can help ease your child back into a routine. For many children, though they resist at first, the structure of the school year is comfortable for them. So whether it’s family dinners or earlier bedtimes, start trying to integrate some of the school year routine back into your children’s lives. Depending on your child, you may be able to exert some influence over his or her bedtime to help with the adjustment. However, with a lot of teens, you may have to watch them walk zombie-like out of the house during those first couple of weeks until they self-impose an earlier bedtime. Parents can help children realize that they need the healthy meals at home, and more consistent exercise and sleeping habits that come with the school year to perform their best and to combat any stress they may face. As a parent, you may feel the need to have a conversation
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Brookhaven, don’t waste my money! To the editor: I am not a fan of the Pink Pony. I am far more not a fan of wasting millions of dollars of city money on a lost cause. Brookhaven purposefully included the Pink Pony within our borders during our formation. Existing laws prevent more of these businesses from coming in. So what’s the problem? As important, what is our case? As far as I can see, there is none. This sounds like someone’s personal agenda, and not at all a sensible pursuit or wise use of city money. City Council members, please live up to your pledge to use our money wisely. Focus on what’s important. Tilting at windmills is not it. Andrea Seidl
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Pink Pony fight is appalling To the editor: I am appalled at the city of Brookhaven’s vendetta against the Pink Pony, a business that provides approximately $450,000 in funding to the city in property and sales tax, licenses and permits, and the city’s apparent willingness to spend $200,000 of taxpayer funds to defend a lawsuit brought by the Pink Pony (a lawsuit that I, for one, feel is totally justified). The Pink Pony provides jobs for 300
people and, according to an article in a local daily newspaper, has never been cited for violation of any laws or ordinances in its 22 years of existence. Mayor [J. Max] Davis has been quoted as having the desire “...to protect the health, safety and welfare of Brookhaven’s residents and businesses through the city’s actions against the Pink Pony.” I have lived in DeKalb County for more than 50 years and in the same home in Brookhaven for more than 40 years. I strongly resent seeing my tax money spent frivolously in this unneeded and unwanted vendetta against the Pink Pony in order to “protect” me from something that poses no danger to or impact on me, my friends or family. Adding another layer of government to my life and the lives of the other residents of Brookhaven holds little premise of “better living” if the Pink Pony fiasco is any indication of what the future holds. Glenn W. Summerlin
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‘Bridging the gap’ with a card game favorite When he was young, Jack Feagin had no use for bridge. It was the card game his parents played. Back then, in the 1960s, he thought the game “ridiculous.” But after he went off to college, things changed. One night, when he thinks he probably should have been studying for exams, somebody got up a bridge game in his dorm and convinced Feagin to play a few hands. He suddenly realized he needed to know how to play this game. “It became an obsession,” the Sandy Springs lawyer said. “You can get addicted to bridge. Each hand is different. It’s so challenging. Then there’s the competition of it. You meet lots of interesting people...” He wasn’t the only one who got hooked on bridge. When Patty Tucker was growing up a few years later, she had quite a different feeling about the card game she watched her parents play with their friends. She thought it looked cool.
about once a decade. Tucker ran a portion of the tournament for players aged 19 and younger, the Youth North American Bridge AROuND ChampiTOWN onship. She also taught Joe eaRle a course in how to learn bridge in a day. Both, of course, planned to play in the tournament. “I like the game too much [not to play],” Feagin said recently during a chat over coffee at a Sandy Springs restaurant. Tucker, too. Now she teaches others the card game she learned to love as a child. She wants to see bridge survive the sea changes in how people spend their leisure time. “Think about how our culture has changed in the last 30 years,” she said. “It used to be, when bridge was in its heyday, you didn’t Joe eArle have hundreds Left, Jack Feagin chairs the host committee for the North of stations on TV. There was, I American Bridge Championship in Atlanta this month. Bridge teacher Patty Tucker, right, also will participate. think, a lot more social interaction by having people “I’d hear them talking about hands at over to your house.” breakfast the next morning... how they After all, when visitors came, hosts should have played differently, how the had to find some way to entertain them. opening lead changed the hand,” she Bridge offered a natural answer. “There’s said. “It just seemed so complex, with so only so much time you can spend talkmany parts to it, so many intricacies.” ing,” Tucker said. “It’s good to have a She took to the game early, when buffer, like a bridge game.” she was just 11. “I’ve played bridge ever Decades after Feagin and Tucksince. I love it,” said Tucker, who now er watched their parents socialize over lives in Dunwoody. “Everyone should bridge tables, the game stilll plays a big play bridge.” part in their lives. They play often. Both During the first 11 days of this married people they met playing bridge. month, there were parts of metro At“Seeing people playing bridge tells lanta where it may have seemed everyyou a lot about them. It’s the same as one does play bridge, or at least wants tennis. [It shows] the way they handle to. Thousands of players from around themselves ...,” Tucker said. “Bridge is the world planned to gather at a downgoing to make you look stupid. If you’re town hotel during the period from Aug. a smart person, you don’t want to be 1 through 11 for the North American laughed at. The way you handle that says Bridge Championship, one of the top a lot about you.” competitions in the bridge world. In fact, she says she and her husband Feagin and Tucker, now rated as life worried that getting married might masters of the complicated card game, break up a perfectly good bridge partwere in the thick of things during plannership. “I think that’s why we waited so ning for the international gathering. long to get married,” she said one recent Feagin chaired the local host commitmorning at a Dunwoody coffee shop. tee for the event, the fourth time he has “We had a good bridge partnership.” headed the committee for the nationStill do. Like Jack Feagin and his al competition, which comes to Atlanta wife, they’re still partners playing bridge.
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Lindy Farley has been volunteering person,” said Betty Shults. at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Shults, a resident of Sandy Springs, at Scottish Rite in Sandy Springs for 15 has been volunteering at Scottish Rite years. for 12 years. Many of those years she “I always felt fortunate, blessed, to have has been at the neonatal intensive care had healthy children,” the Dunwoody resunit, where Farley used to volunteer sevident said. “After my eral years ago. children went away to Both Shults and Do you know an organization or college, volunteering Farley are also part of individual making a difference at a children’s hospia special group of volin our community? Email tal seemed like a good unteers who are ineditor@reporternewspapers.net venue for me to help volved in hosting a others.” reception for those Once a week, Farattending the annuley mans the information desk in the al Candle Lighting Memorial Service at front lobby, directing parents where to Scottish Rite. go and answering any questions they This event is held at the hospital’s may have. She said that in some cases, chapel on Sunday afternoons every Dewhen she senses the parents may need cember for the family members of the a little more guidance, she escorts them children who have passed away at the to their destination in an effort to make hospital. their visit a little less stressful. “Each family that attends the ser“The goal is to make their time at the vice is given a candle to light after their hospital as pleasant as possible,” she emchild’s name is called by the chaplain dophasized. ing the service,” Shults said. Farley said that as soon as she arrives Brenda Green, the coordinator for at her desk, she checks the list of patients chaplaincy and clinical pastoral educato see if there is anyone she knows. In tion at Scottish Rite, said the idea of havsuch cases, she makes a point to visit ing an annual memorial service emerged them and may even stop at the gift shop approximately 20 years ago from beon her way to their room. reavement groups that met at the hospiShe also is well-known among partal each month. When the groups met, ents, fellow volunteers and hospital staff some hospital staff members joined the members for her skills in making desfamilies to mourn children who had serts. passed away. Farley’s fellow volunteers appreciate Shults said the annual event has beher dedication. come a tradition among a group of par“Lindy is a very generous person with ents who come year after year, expecta big heart,” said Terry Ingwersen, a 10ing to see Farley there, and eager to try year volunteer, who works at the oncolthe special sweet treats she prepares for ogy and hematology outpatient clinic. them. “And her sweet treats are fabulous.” “Lindy brings a lot of joy to those “Lindy is such a warm, welcoming around her,” Ingwersen said.
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When Leslie Mintz’s children started coming home singing the Hebrew songs they learned at day care, she decided she wanted to learn them, too. Mintz grew up Episcopalian, but she married a Jewish man, and they decided to raise their children in the Jewish faith. “It kind of hit me that I didn’t know a lot about it,” sPeCiAl Mintz said. “When I was 25, From left, Jason, 7, Leslie, Ryan, I agreed to one day raise these 10, and Andrew Mintz. children Jewish, and here I am. I want to be an involved mom, and this isn’t my religion.” to Judaism. She began attending a program at the “It jump-started my interest and Marcus Jewish Community Center of learning about the cultural and religious Atlanta for non-Jewish mothers raising side of Judaism,” Mintz said. Jewish children. The group was called Glusman said conversion isn’t the the Mother’s Circle. goal of the programming at the MJC“It was education, but it was also a CA, however. nice support group because other wom“My job is to make sure people in inen would share challenges they were terfaith relationships can find a place in having,” Mintz said. the Jewish community,” Glusman said. The Mother’s Circle is one of the out“We don’t demand anything of them.” reach programs the Jewish Community Glusman said he’s trying to make all Center offers for interfaith families, said programming at the MJCCA more acRabbi Brian Glusman, director of memcessible and welcoming for everyone. He bership outreach and engagement. “So believes isolating interfaith families into many of our couseparate programs ples and families can be counterproare interfaith on ductive. some level,” Glus“I think that “in the old days, if a child man said. it is distancing married someone of a Glusman said and off-putting different faith, a parent for both Jews and for some people,” non-Jews, it has Glusman said. might have gone into become more com“Th ey don’t want mourning over that. that mon and accepted to be singled out. doesn’t happen anymore.” to marry someone They want to be from a different included. All our religious backprograms are open – RABBI BRIAN gLuSMAN MJCCA DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP ground. to all, no matter OuTREACH AND ENgAgEMENT “There’s just their faith or oriena greater opentation. I guess you ness now,” Gluscould call them ‘all man said. “In the faith.’” old days, if a child married someone of a Shelly Buxbaum is the director of the different faith, a parent might have gone Lisa F. Brill Institute of Jewish Learning into mourning over that. That doesn’t at the MJCCA. She and other instruchappen anymore.” tors teach a variety of courses for adults Glusman said couples from different about Judaism, including an Introducreligious backgrounds often begin to setion to Judaism course, which she said is riously discuss the role of faith in their popular with interfaith families. lives once they have children. “Parents of young children want to “After the thank-you notes are writseriously look at these issues and core ten following the wedding … there are a values, and understand what their chilhost of challenges for people who are in dren are learning, and to bring the coninterfaith relationships, especially with versation home,” Buxbaum said. children. Children seem to be the catShe said the courses are discussionalyst for addressing these issues,” Glusbased, and offer a pluralistic view of Juman said. daism. While attending the Mother’s Circle, “It makes it meaningful for people Mintz learned about other programs, who are on a journey, who would like to and started attending more events at the learn about Judaism, who would like to center. She went on a community trip to hear a spectrum of opinions,” Buxbaum Israel, and eventually decided to convert said.
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stand up paddleboarding has exploded in the last seven years, due in large part to YouTube and videos posted there. A paddleboarder stands on a long board and powers it with a long oar. Most paddleboards stand 10 feet to12 feet tall and are wider than surfboards. The extra width helps stability; however, since a longer board glides faster, stand up race boards are 12 feet 6 inches to 14 feet. Sloan, a certified stand up paddleboard teacher, said he still recalls his first time on a paddleboard six years ago. “Standing on water is a new sensation,” he said. “[It offered] a total sensory overload.” One recent Thursday, he showed members of a class how to mount and dismount a paddleboard, and how to stand after paddling a short distance. Kneeling is the position recommended if you get tired or hit rough water, he said. Although most of the people attending the demonstration appeared a bit shaky at first, everyone eventually was able to stand up on a board. When asked why paddlers stand,
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a ranger! Bring your own canoe or kayak and join a park ranger for a leisurely float through the Palisades, a section of the Chattahoochee River. As twilight fades, you will load your boat and depart the park just as darkness arrives. Reservations required by calling 678538-1200. Space is limited. $3 daily park pass or annual pass. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 5450 Interstate North Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Go to: www.nps.gov/chat to find out more.
Pool Party Sunday, Aug. 18, 4-6 p.m. – Join lots of other
young people for BBYO Connect’s Kickoff Pool Party! Appropriate for 6-8th graders. Open to the community. $10 by Aug. 12; $15 after. Marcus Jewish Community Center - Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For more information, email: stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org or call 678-812-3972.
“The Croods” Friday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m. – Enjoy a family-friend-
Butterfly Festival Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – The Dunwoody Nature Center holds its annual Butterfly Festival. This year’s event has twice as many butterflies with two tents, and also features games, crafts, animal encounters and discovery stations. Participate in a nature scavenger hunt and find hidden treasures within Dunwoody Park. Get your face painted like a butterfly, enjoy live music, a Birds of Prey show, and other entertainment. On-site concessions available (cash only). $10 for adults; $5 for children. Rain or shine. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody, 30338. To find out more, call 770-394-3322 or visit: www.dunwoodynature.org/Butterfly-Festival.
ly movie, on a large, outdoor screen. Movie starts at dusk. “The Croods” is about a caveman family that must trek through an unfamiliar world with the help of an inventive boy. Rated PG. Free and open to everyone. Pets and alcoholic beverages not permitted. Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, Hitson Center Lawn, 86 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Visit: www.facebook.com/SandySpringsMoviesByMoonlight with questions.
Walk, Wag, N’ Run Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:30 a.m. – Join others for the Walk, Wag, N’ Run to help the human and animal victims of domestic violence. Proceeds benefit the Ahimsa House. $25 early bird through Aug. 17; $30 after; $35 day of race. I-mile Fun Run, $15, and begins at 8:45 a.m. Participants receive t-shirt, goodie bag. Flat to rolling hills course that ends in Lenox Park. Event is a 2014 Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Race starts at 1025 Lenox Park Blvd.; vehicle parking at 2180 Lake Blvd., Brookhaven, 30319. Register and learn more at www.active.com.
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Tinnitus Support Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – The
Atlanta Tinnitus Support Group invites all to join them at their next meeting, where Melissa Wikoff, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology at Atlanta Hearing Associates, will speak. Socializing from 10-10:30 a.m.; lecture beings at 10:30 a.m. Dunwoody Public Library, in the Meeting Room, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For more details, email: Erica at elcatl@aol.com.
Wedding Savings Saturday, Aug. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. – Feeling
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STARLAB Sunday, Aug. 18, 1-2 p.m. – Stay cool at the
Chattahoochee Nature Center, while learning the stars and constellations in the August night sky as you journey into STARLAB, a portable planetarium. Two, 25- minute sessions. Appropriate for ages 5 to adult. General admission: $10 for adults; $7 for seniors; $7 for students 13-18; $6 for children; free for CNC members, and kids 2 and under. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, 30075. Call 770992-2055 or go to: www.chattnaturecenter.org for information.
Basic Gardening Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. – North Fulton Master Gardeners, along with the University Of Georgia Cooperative Extension, present “Basic Garden Maintenance.” Learn tips for year-round success in your garden. Topics include: when to fertilize, prune, seed lawns, plant annuals, cut and divide perennials, plant bulbs and veggies, and more. Free and open to the public. Registration necessary by visiting: http://gardeningbythespringsaug.eventbrite. com. Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328, in the Community Room. Call 404-851-9111 with questions.
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Summer Sing Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – All are invited to the Choral Guild of Atlanta’s “Summer Sing,” an open house for interested singers to get acquainted with the conductor and chorus. Meet up with old friends, and preview music planned for the first concert, the works of Benjamin Britten. Free. No age or talent requirement needed for this event. Coffee and conversation start at 9:15 a.m. St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Questions? Call 404-223-6362 and leave message or email: info@cgatl.org.
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Springs Concerts Sunday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. – Concerts by the
Springs welcomes back Gwen Hughes & The Retro Jazz Kats, after their earlier performance was rained out. The band features elegant jazz and classic swing music. Free. No pets, no smoking. Picnic baskets, coolers and blankets are welcome; no outside tables. Food and beverages available for purchase. Heritage Green, on the Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-851-9111, ext. 4, visit: www.heritagesandysprings.org or email: information@heritagesandysprings.org to learn more.
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By Collin Kelley By the time you read this, some schools will already be back in session for 2013-14. Atlanta Public Schools resumed classes Aug. 7, and Fulton and DeKalb county schools on Aug. 12. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has offered up some survival tips for kids and parents as the school year routine begins anew. These tips are some basics for eating properly and maintaining study habits, as well as selecting a backpack that is safe and comfortable.
Survival Tips • Eat breakfast. The old saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is never more true than when you’re going to school. Students are more alert and perform better in class if they eat a good breakfast. • Get enough sleep. Studies show that teens need at least 8½ hours of sleep each night to feel rested. Sleep deprivation can lead students to fall asleep in class (embarrassing if you’re caught!) and can also make it hard to concentrate. It can be more productive to get the sleep you need than it is to stay up late cramming: A recent study found that students who got adequate sleep before a math test were nearly three times more likely to figure out the problem than those who stayed up all night. • Do more at school and you’ll have less to do at home. Take advantage of those times during the school day when you’re not in class: Review notes, go to the library or computer lab, get a head start on your homework, or research a term paper. You’ll be thankful later while you’re at the mall or a concert and your classmates are stuck at home cramming. • Be a joiner. One of the best ways to make friends and learn your way around is by joining school clubs, sports teams and activities. Even if you can’t kick a 30-yard field goal or sing a solo, getting involved in other ways – going to a school play, helping with a bake sale, or cheering on
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Gurley’s patrol car, straight from the factory, held the pleasant, leathery fragrance of a brand new car, and a manufacturer’s tag still hung from the glove compartment. It came equipped with a laptop, radio and GPS unit for officers to monitor 911 calls and communicate with each other. Gurley said the cars and equipment arrived just in time. Brookhaven’s 54 police officers spent the 2 1/2 weeks prior to the launch date training and familiarizing themselves with the city. Driving along Buford Highway, Gurley heard a call over the radio from an apartment complex nearby. He decided to see if the officers needed backup. Still learning the Brookhaven streets, Gurley passed the building at first, and made a U-turn to circle back. When another pa-
trol car made the same U-turn, he realized he was being followed to the scene. There were already several police cars in the parking lot. Several more soon pulled up. In all, eight cars responded to the call. Gurley said a man called police after a woman pepper sprayed him during an argument. He coughed slightly from the lingering odor of pepper spray as he walked back to his police car. Residents of the apartment building looked perplexed by the swarm of cops. “We’re running strong because it’s our first day today,” Gurley said. Gurley said it won’t be normal for that many officers to respond at once. But he said residents will be seeing a bigger law enforcement presence than they’re used to. He said response times will improve as well. continued on page 20
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“It’s going to be a noticeable difference to the residents,” Gurley said. “It’s not a knock against DeKalb. They were just spread thin.” Among those who exited the police cars was Brookhaven Mayor J. Max Davis, who was riding along with an officer. The mayor chatted with resident Scott Davis about the launch of the city’s police department. Scott Davis, who’s not related to the mayor, said he’d been keeping up with the development of the new city, and seemed pleased with the idea of a new police force. “I like it,” he said. “I just hope they don’t pull me over next time I let my tag expire two days after my birthday.” As day watch commander for the Brookhaven Police Department, Gurley supervises all the officers patrolling the city during the day. He said his duties keep him partly in the office, doing administrative work, and partly in the field, backing up officers on calls. Gurley worked for the Sandy Springs Police Department for a year and a half before coming to Brookhaven. He spent the majority of his career, 14 years, with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. Gurley said he knows from his background as a sheriff’s deputy that county law enforcement agencies can have great-
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Silver rush Atlanta Police sort through items recovered during the course of investigating reports of silver stolen from Buckhead homes. Maj. Van Hobbs, commander of the Zone 2 Atlanta Police Precinct, says reisdents should call 911 if they see something that “doesn’t look right.”
From police reports dated through July 30. The following information was pulled from DeKalb County Police Department’s Crimetrac system (www.crimemapping. com/map/ga/dekalbcounty) for the zip code 30319 and the lower Buford Highway corridor. The information on the website is presumed accurate.
Robbery
3900 block of Peachtree Road – Simple assault was reported on July 23.
3900 block of Peachtree Road – A strong arm robbery in the street was reported on July 19.
2600 block of Winding Lane – Simple assault/simple battery was reported on July 23.
3900 block of Peachtree Road – A robbery in the street using a gun was reported on July 29.
1400 block of Briarwood Road – Simple assault/simple battery was reported on July 24.
Burglary
3800 block of Peachtree Road – Simple assault/simple battery was reported on July 27.
1100 block of Brookhaven Commons Drive – A residential burglary, using forced entry, was reported on July 22.
Auto Theft 700 block of Brookhaven Avenue – Theft of an auto was reported on July 24.
Assault
4000 block of Peachtree Road – Simple assault/simple battery was reported on July 27.
Theft/Larceny 1900 block of Mannville Drive – A theft was reported on July 27.
3200 block of Osborne Road – Terroristic threats were reported on July 19.
Vehicle Break-in/ Larceny
3500 block of Clairmont Road – Simple assault/simple battery was reported on July 21.
700 block of Brookhaven Avenue – A larceny from a building was reported on July 19.
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3500 block of Clairmont Road – A larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on July 20, July 21 and July, 27. 3900 block of Peachtree Road – A larceny of parts from a vehicle was reported on July 22. 3400 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road – A larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported twice on July 22, and once on July 30. 2900 block of Osborne Road – A larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on July 26. 3600 block of Clairmont Road – A larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on July 27.
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300 block of Brookhaven Avenue – A larceny of articles from a vehicle was reported on July 30.
Other 4000 block of Peachtree Road – Public intoxication was reported on July 20. 3900 block of Peachtree Road – Disorderly conduct was reported on July 23.
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Driveways & Walkways – Replaced or repaired. Masonry, grading, foundations repaired, waterproofing and retaining walls. Call Joe Sullivan 770-616-0576.
JAVA Software Engineer – (Ravello Solutions, LLC; Atlanta, GA). Req Master’s or foreign equiv in CS or rltd tech field & coursework in JAVA applications & software tools. Resp for all tech design, utiliz of proper tech, project planning & insurance workflows implemented. Send resume to: T. Rosencrants, Ravello Solutions, LLC, 7000 Central Parkway, Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30328. Ref: JSE2.
Private Care Giver for your loved ones – References Available. Call 404-397-9429.
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Avon Products – Get your Avon products – Thomas Pope 678-237-7959. “Every Day can be a Spa Day with Avon.” Please visit www.youravon.com/formen. Mt. Vernon Towers – 1br/1ba, remodeled kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet. Only $35,000. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burt Cloud, 404-626-3114/404252-4908.
Computer IT – Oracle Fusion Developer, Atlanta, GA. Kirby 2012Upright Vacuum – New $2000 Sale $950. Apply: www.Verizontelematics.com. 404-231-7410
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North Georgia Lawn Care – Honest, affordable and dependable. Free Estimates. Tony 404-402-5435. Rosie’s Cleaning Service – Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly or One Time Service. Move-in or Move-out. Free estimate call 678-914-8878.
Matthew’s Handy Services – Small jobs and chores is my specialty, flexible scheduling, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing and cleaning. Call 404-547-2079 Care Giver / Household Technician – Let me take care of your loved one. Call Robin 770-572-6441. Full-time, Part-time or Overnight. References available. Furniture Care – Onsite Commercial or Residential cleaning, polishing, repairs or touchups. Linton Furniture Shop. Phone/Text: 770-882-5132 or email: LintonDanny@gmail.com
I love to clean houses Spic and Span! – Call for the best prices in town!! 678-333-3898
FURNITURE FOR SALE
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Dining Room Set – American Drew, Grand Inheritance. Beautiful, Dark Cherry Oval w/ inlays, 2 lvs 6 chs 2 arm 54” China w/ details. $2800. 404-255-2886.
Offering all types of windows, All types of siding – Factory-trained installation. Family-owned, familypriced. Angie’s List (A rated), BBB (A+ rating). 33 Years in Business. Quinn Windows & Siding. 770939-5634.
Linton Furniture Shop – Lots of unique, used, reconditioned, furniture. Dressers, Chest, Bookcases, etc. We Buy, Sell or Trade. Free pickup and delivery. Phone/Text: 770-882-5132 or email: LintonDanny@ gmail.com
Your home. Our help.
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Fred Martin Welding Co., Inc. Mobile and Shop Service. Wrought iron repair and fabrication
404-525-3106
678-927-9336 Cell/803-608-0792 Cornell Davis, Owner
To place a Classified or Service Directory ad call Deborah at 404-917-2200 x 110.
536 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, GA fredmartinwelding@gmail.com fredmartinwelding.webs.com • Family Owned Since 1938! •
Oriental Rug Cleaning Antique Repair Specialist • Speciality Care Hand Wash Cleaning (front and back with plenty of water) • No Chemicals Used Air Dried, Scotch Guard • Mothproof, Padding, Storage Appraisal & Insurance Statements • Pickup and Delivery Available
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Belco Electric
• Family Owned since 1972 • Fast, Dependable Service by Professional, Uniformed Electricians
770-455-4556
With two professional in-house polishers, we can make your silver flatware, tea sets, bowls and trays more beautiful than ever before. Bring it by or call us for an estimate today!
Check out our new website www.BelcoInc.com
Automatic Standby Generators Most Air-Cooled models are in stock and ready to install CAll todAy for A free quote
www. generatorstore.com
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HADDAD LANDSCAPING A Complete Plumbing Service Center
404-461-9724
$25 Off with this ad! Trash, Junk Hauled For Less
$35 - $150 per load
We will pick up appliances, furniture, tree limbs, construction debris, basement and foreclosure clean outs.
Call James
Cell (404) 784 5142 Home (770) 455-6237
• New Construction • Additions • Basements • Kitchens/Baths • Siding • Driveways • Brick & Stone Work
• Painting • Roofing • Tile • Carpentry • Handy Man Service • Electrical • Plumbing
678-691-9852
Services Include
Residential Landscape Design and Installation. Professional Lawn and Landscape Maintenance. Bermuda / Zoysia Specialist
Roofing Re-roofing Roof repairs
Since 1974
404-622-2211 Bob Haddad, owner
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Window Cleaning
• Gutter Cleaning • Pressure Washing • Family Owned • 3rd Generation • Licensed and Insured • FREE EstImatEs
404.355.1901
www.WindowCleanatl.com
Gutter covers Gutter installation and siding
Free estimates • 770-251-0707 Creedon
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners, LLC Carpet • Upholstery • Rugs • Tile • Stone Commercial • Residential Our business was built on referrals for over 50 years Family Owned & Operated since 1960
www.creedoncarpetcleaners.com 404-256-4355 office | 404-784-1514 mobile
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W.S.B. Custom Contracting, Inc. Renovations & Additions Serving Atlanta for 30 years
404.626.8976
“We restore the WOW! back into your Marble, Granite, Travertine and other natural stone and tile!”
www.TheContractorCrew.com
wsbcontracting@comcast.net
www.AtlantaStoneAndTileCare.com • 678-662-0110
Providing Premium Quality Replacement Windows & Doors for over 20 years!
South Eastern
The Handyman Can
404-262-3357 764 Miami Circle Atlanta, GA
• Residential & Commercial • Window & Skylights • Exterior & Interior Doors • New Construction or Remodel
www.windowconcepts.com BK
• Plumbing • Electrical • Sheetrock • Floors • Tile • Framing • Kitchens • Painting • Roofwork • Concrete • Stained Glass • Antique Door Restoration • Gutters
Fans - Installation • Fixtures Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Outlets/Switches • Wiring/Rewiring Circuit Breaker Boxes
John Salvesen • 404-453-3438
404-391-9272
thehandymancanatlanta@yahoo.com
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Meet the Most Dedicated Real Estate Team in Atlanta REALTORS OF CHOICE FOR BROOKHAVEN AND NORTH ATLANTA • 22 years of full-time experience selling real estate, specializing in Brookhaven and North Atlanta. • The most strategic, regimented team to assist you in selling, buying and negotiating seamless transactions. • Charter Member in the #1 Residential Real Estate Office. • A former Marine plus a Georgia Tech Engineer: there‘s no more committed team to meet your home selling or buying needs. Caroline & Kent Gipson
• Hardworking and native to Brookhaven, with a proven success rate.
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