OCTOBER 12 - 25, 2018• VOL. 12— NO. 21
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► Sexism is a problem in politics, elected officials say PAGE 6 ► Anatomy Fashion Show lends hearts and hands to charity PAGE 8
Rocking Oktoberfest
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Mount Vernon’s future takes shape in two projects BY EVELYN ANDREWS evelyn@reporternewspapers.net
Two city proposals to remake Mount Vernon Highway between Roswell Road and Ga. 400 are taking shape after recent public meetings. One project is a major reconfiguration of the road’s intersection with Johnson Ferry Road. The other project would bring a multiuse path and new sidewalks to over 1 mile of Mount Vernon. Both projects are on the city’s special See MOUNT on page 22
Lilianna Watts, 4, gets into the groove with singer Joy Boyd and the rest of the band Old School during Caption the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs’ debut Oktoberfest celebration Oct. 6 at City Springs.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATOR Livening up the library with crafts, therapy dogs
OUT & ABOUT Scare up some Halloween fun
Definitely. With stakes this high, I wouldn’t miss it. Are you more likely to vote in the November election than in past elections? See COMMENTARY Page 16
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City plans challenge to Atlanta water rates BY EVELYN ANDREWS evelyn@reporternewspapers.net
The Sandy Springs city attorney alleged at the Oct. 2 City Council meeting that Atlanta has artificially inflated its water rates, contributing to an 81 percent increase, and plans to challenge the rates as part of the city’s ongoing mission to get control of the water system or improve its service. Atlanta may also be using bond funds earmarked for local water system improvements for other purposes, attorney Dan Lee said.
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