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Sandy Springs City Council is backing a grant request to fund the design of a dedicated turn lane serving some of the city’s largest private employers.

The proposed “slip ramp” would become part of the exit ramp from Ga. 400 south onto Abernathy Road. The slip ramp would be a dedicated turn lane for Newell Rubbermaid, Kaiser Permanente, UPS, Air Watch and First Data.

City Council during its Oct. 15 meeting approved a letter of support from City Manager John McDonough to the State Road and Tollway Authority. McDonough’s letter says the city of Sandy Springs supports the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts’ application for the $1.5 million grant.

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Sandy Springs reports progress on building new sidewalks since its 2005 incorporation, but at least one survey finds the city still lags behind its neighbor in Buckhead.

Walkscore.com, a website that ranks cities and communities nationally for ease of pedestrian access, determined Sandy Springs is “car dependent,” with a walk score of 41.

Meanwhile, the 30305 ZIP Code that constitutes Buckhead’s core, achieved a score of 85 and was deemed “very walkable” by Walk Score.

In Buckhead’s core, most errands can be accomplished by foot. In Sandy Springs, most errands require a car.

City Council members say they are making progress, but they inherited few sidewalks when voters opted to start the SEE WALKING, PAGE 3

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “The grant fund is a grant fund. It’ll Perimeter CIDs President and Chief be evaluated on a lot of merits, but I Executive Officer Yvonne Williams said think we’ve got two separate projects,” the design process would cost $2.2 milWilliams said. lion, and she’s hopeful the CID board In other business, City Council apwill approve a $700,000 match. proved making an application for Mayor Eva Galambos asked Williams $750,000 in grant funds from the infrato explain the concept of a slip ramp. structure bank and an application of a Williams said it would provide a way $2.75 million loan from the infrastructo separate the trafture bank. If apfic of employees proved, each would turning from Abergo toward financing nathy onto Glenlake the realignment of Parkway. the Windsor Park“You would way and Roswell come south on Ga. Road intersection.

400 and you would The city is realignhave a dedicated ing the road to aclane that would take commodate an anthe curve adjacent ticipated increase in to Abernathy going traffic from a mixedinto Glenlake,” Wiluse apartment projliams said. “It would ect City Council renot interfere with cently approved.

Abernathy traffic.”

The interest rate “You would come south Before voting of the loan, if apon Ga. 400 and you would to approve the letproved, would be have a dedicated lane ter, City Council2.4 percent. Mcman Gabriel SterDonough said the that would take the curve ling asked Williams loan would be fiadjacent to Abernathy whether asking for a nanced over 10 going into Glenlake. It grant to cover nearyears and financed ly half of the dewith impact fees would not interfere with sign costs is realistic. from the developer, Abernathy traffic.”

Williams said she JLB Partners. thinks SRTA will Council mem– YVONNE WILLIAMS see the value of the bers asked if the city PERIMETER CIDS PRESIDENT AND project. would be obligated CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER “If we ask for to repay the loan if $1.5 million and JLB defaults. we’re putting up McDonough $700,000, and the said the city is still slip lane is very attractive for the Ga. working through the details, but would 400 needs, we believe it’s a very competlikely be responsible for paying off the itive opportunity,” Williams said. debt.

Sterling also asked if the PCIDs grant “It’s our intent to have a separate application would be in competition agreement with the developer to deal with an application the city is making with the debt service payment on this,” for grant funds for realigning the interMcDonough said. “It would be my besection of Windsor Parkway and Rolief that the city would be on the hook if swell Road. we sign that loan agreement.”

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Reports reveal how much Sandy Springs’ candidates have raised Here is a breakdown of the contributions and expenditures for Sandy Springs candidates in the Nov. 5 election. This information comes from the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. The last report was due Sept. 30. To view full reports, go to ReporterNewspapers.net.

Mayor: Bob Brown – no disclosure report was available.

Rusty Paul – raised $72,755, spent: $34,901.44.

District 1: John Paulson (I) – raised $25, spent $100.

District 2: Ken Dishman – raised $7,166, spent $3,523.57.

Dianne Fries (I) – raised $7,416.83, spent $1,058.

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city in 2005. Neighborhood sidewalks are rare.

“Really, none of the neighborhoods in the city have sidewalks,” City Councilman Chip Collins said. “They weren’t put there by the city, and Fulton County hardly ever built sidewalks.”

In April, the city reported that it has built nearly 30 miles of sidewalks since 2005. In Fiscal 2013, the city budgeted $2.6 million for its sidewalks program. In Fiscal 2014, the sidewalks budget was $1.6 million.

The sidewalks program is in the city’s capital fund budget, meaning that any unspent money carries over to the next year.

In Fiscal 2013, City Council added an additional $500,000 to the sidewalks program. In Fiscal 2014, City Council added no additional funds and isn’t planning to add any during its mid-year budget review.

City Councilman Gabriel Sterling said constructing sidewalks involves patience.

“Sidewalks are a great thing to have, but it’s going to take time and money to put them into places you need them,” Sterling said.

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Barbara Malone – raised $6,975, spent $1,155.68.

Graham McDonald – raised $13, 832. 18, spent $6,745.30.

District 4: Tochie Blad – raised $3,910, spent $2,525.53.

Gabriel Sterling (I) – $19,059.47, spent $7,986.81.

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District 5: Clayton Cole – raised $0, spent $0.

Tibby DeJulio (I) – raised $6,932.40, spent $2,513.42.

District 6: Andy Bauman – raised $28,188.72, spent $23,383.51.

Patty Berkovitz – raised $17,770, spent $7,038.12.

Jennifer Steele – raised $510, spent $8,092.52.

John Stoj – raised $20,250, spent $9,595.

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idents in the city walk to get where said residents of the Huntcliff neighthey’re going. borhood walk around it and there are Sterling said residents of the Mount sidewalks along Dunwoody Place used Vernon Woods neighborhood, close to by residents of nearby apartments. the site of the new Sandy Springs City “I think everybody would like to Center, do the most walking in his dissee more sidewalks,” Fries said. “It’s a trict. funding issue.”

“I know my people,” Sterling said.

City Councilwoman Karen “They’re close to the downtown. They Meinzen McEnerny said she sees walkwalk to the Kroger ers on some of the and walk to the city’s older roads, Brickery.

They’re like Mount Ver“They weren’t put close to the comnon Parkway that’s mercial corridors.” used by residents of there by the city, and City Councilthe Whitner Estates Fulton County hardly man Tibby DeJuneighborhood and ever built sidewalks.” lio said his constituothers adjacent to ents walk to attend the road.

– COUNCILMAN CHIP COLLINS worship services. “I Collins said the have a lot of constitRiver Chase neighuents in the High borhood is one of Point area that walk the few that has a lot, and the reason they do is I have a sidewalks. synagogue located here and the parish“The most recent sidewalk we’ve ioners at the synagogue walk to synabuilt was there on Hammond begogue,” he said. tween Mitchell Road and Lake ForDeJulio said he’d like to see more rest,” Collins said. “It was built in sidewalks in the city. response to all the neighborhoods “I consider sidewalks to be like along Mitchell who are close enough crown molding in a living room or a and want to walk to the movie thedining room,” DeJulio said. “I think ater and entertainment lawn and sidewalks finish off the neighborhood.” other things downtown.

City Councilwoman Dianne Fries “Everybody wants sidewalks.”

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Voter’s guide to City Council races Sandy Springs voters will choose a new mayor and will fill all the seats on City Council in the Nov. 5 election.

Races for mayor and five of the six seats on the council are contested.

The Sandy Springs Reporter asked candidates why they chose to run and why voters should choose them for the positions they are seeking. Here are the answers from the candidates in Districts 2, 5 and 6. The answers from the candidates for mayor and Districts 3 and 4 appear in copies of the Oct. 4-Oct. 17 Sandy Springs Reporter.

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Ken Dishman Occupation: Regional business development for software startups Prior political experience: I have not held political office. I have been involved in public service for several years as executive board member and president of Sandy Springs Youth Sports.

Why are you seeking this position?

I am running because it’s time for the citizens of District 2 to have a voice in our city government. Compared with the rest of our city, there has been little focus or investment in District 2 over the past eight years, and our citizens deserve better. Right now, many of the retail centers and apartment complexes in our district are in decline. Crime continues to be an issue for people who live in apartments as well as homeowners. As a husband and father of three daughters, I am deeply concerned about public safety and making all of Sandy Springs the kind of community our children will want to live in as adults. I am running because I am passionate about our community, and I will bring us all together to drive much-needed investment and improvements in our district and our entire city.

Why should voters choose you?

Voters should choose me because I will fight to give our community a voice in our government. To me this election is about active versus passive leadership. My opponent has been in office for eight years, but our District 2 has largely been neglected. Our citizens deserve an active City Council member who communicates regularly to include them in the process, and one who has a vision for revitalizing our District 2.

I present a new opportunity for District 2. I will bring a fresh business perspective to our City Council, having

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17 years of experience bringing new IT companies to market in our region.

As president of Sandy Springs Youth Sports, I have seen first hand how our community can achieve great things when our citizens come together with a united purpose. Our district needs a leader who will bring us together.

One of the opportunities available to us is to revitalize the Roswell Road corridor. I will work hard to make it safer and to attract higher-end restaurants and retail. My goal is to make District 2 a destination point.

If this election cycle is the first time a voter has heard from my opponent, then they should vote for me. If voters do not feel safe in our shopping centers along Roswell Road, then they should vote for me. If voters want higher-end venues to eat and shop in our district instead of having to travel to Dunwoody, East Cobb or Roswell, they should vote for me. It’s time to invest in our future.

Campaign webpage: www.kendishmanforsandysprings. org Dianne Fries Occupation: Fulltime councilmember/part-time Realtor Prior political experience: 7.8 years as the council member for District 2. I am also on the executive committee for the Fulton County Republican Party, and have been a delegate for the Fulton and state GOP for more than 15 years.

Why are you seeking this position?

I would like to continue the excellent work that has been done in our young city. I have a passion for the city that I have lived in for over 30 years, and want to give back to the community. I am in the middle of a project to bring an overlay into District 2, as well as a state offered tax incentive for new and expanding business, and would like to see this completed. Although the hours are long, I enjoy every minute of it.

Why should the voters choose you?

I have a proven record of being fiscally conservative, hard working, level headed, a consensus builder, and can give the time needed to do the job right.

I have a personal policy that I try to return any citizen call or email within the hour. I was involved in the startup of the city and very involved in all the projects SS

COMMUNITY in District 2, such as, the vision and development of the award-winning Overlook Park, the total rebuild of the Morgan Falls ball field facility so children in our area would have a first-class facility, the dog park at Morgan Falls, working with Georgia Power to build the fishing pier below the dam, the community block grant project in District 2, the lovely streetscapes and decorative lighting along Roswell Road, the widening of Dunwoody Place with the high-intensity security lights, bringing Roswell and Sandy Springs Councils together to build a bike/pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee to connect the two cities and park areas, the construction of the trails at Island Ford National Park, all in District 2. The council put in place extremely strict adult entertainment ordinances which have resulted in three adult book stores not being able to survive in District 2. I work closely with our police chief to continue to reduce crime in our area. I am working with SSPD on a project called “operation safe home” for the apartments. In my spare time, I have created events throughout the year to enhance our community as a whole – The MLK Celebration, The Mayor’s Gala, Taste of Sandy Springs, the finale of the pro cycling event “Speed Week,” as well as bringing the Anne Frank Exhibit to Sandy Springs. No one will work harder for you!

Campaign webpage: www.dianne4sandysprings.org

District 5 Clayton E. Cole Occupation: Sales - Capitol Office Products Prior political experience: No previous experience in elected positions.

Why are you seeking this position? My interest in serving Sandy Springs has grown since moving into the area six years ago.

I spend time attending school board meetings, redistricting meetings, and City Council meetings. I am impressed with how Sandy Springs has grown as a city, and I am aware we are viewed as a model for other young cities. There are many new and exciting projects starting in Sandy Springs; the City Center and the Gateway Project just to name two.

Transparency seems to be faltering with the current City Council, with many affected residents learning of issues after the fact. I am prepared to bring transparency back to Sandy Springs while keeping the city moving forward.

Why should voters choose you?

Speaking directly to the District 5 voters, we need someone on the City Council who will not only vote for our needs and wishes, but someone who can champion those desires with the other council members. We need to bring transpar-

ency back to our district, informing the residents of issues, growth and planning details before we read about it in the papers.

Tibby DeJulio Occupation: Financial advisor Prior political experience: Currently City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Why are you seeking this position?

Having helped found the city, I can see all the progress we have made in eight years, but like any other government, there is still plenty that remains to be done. We must continue to improve the quality of our citizens’ lives.

Why should voters choose you? I bring experienced leadership to out district. Not only have I been a leader in Sandy Springs for the past eight years, but also for the 20 years I fought to form our city, and bring local control and local solutions to our citizens.

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Andy Bauman Occupation: Attorney, investor and real estate consultant; founder and lead volunteer for the Sandy Springs Farmers Market Prior political experience: Presi-

dent, Emory University Student Government Association (1984-1985).

Why are you seeking this position?

I’m running because issues matter, and because actions speak louder than words. I see Sandy Springs at an important crossroads, particularly with the planning of the new “City Center” and City Hall. We need to make smart decisions about our future, including building a 21st century City Hall that meets our needs and fits our budget, and NOT an oversized and extravagant 19th century monument to government. We must prioritize projects that will have the greatest impact on our daily lives. As the parent of school-age children, I am especially sensitive to issues which are important to families, such as putting neighborhood and school safety concerns at the top of the list. And as a fiscal conservative who believes in getting things done with a sense of urgency, it is unacceptable to me that beautification projects seem to get finished on time while critical infrastructure projects such as reopening Lake Forest Drive and important storm water repairs languish.

Why should voters choose you?

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Voter’s guide to City Council races Patty Berkovitz Occupation: Volunteer-Homemaker Prior political experience: None Why are you seeking this position?

Elections are about choices. The choice this election will make is what kind of balance our now maturing new city of Sandy Springs will strike between neighbors and neighborhoods on one side, and politicians, developers, special interests and bureaucrats on the other side. This question of balance plays itself out in many ways.

You see it, for example, in the deteriorating timeliness and clarity of content in the notices we the citizens get for public meetings. You see it in the rush to redevelopment, while uncertainty remains on the financial impacts and quality of life impacts it will have on us, the taxpayers and homeowners. You see it in the way so-called ‘stakeholders’ work out their plans behind the scenes to upscale Sandy Springs into a “golden ghetto” beyond the reach of the middle class, ignoring us, the real stakeholders here.

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son will do is to look at what they have done. Leadership is more than just attending meetings or complaining about what’s wrong, it’s about action and accomplishment. As the founder and lead volunteer for the Sandy Springs Farmers Market, I am proud of having a record of bringing thousands of Sandy Springs residents together and building a sense of community. The market is proof that leadership, hard work and results speak louder than words.

Current City Councilman Chip Collins has endorsed me for this position. I think his words sum up the answer to this question better than I can.

He wrote: “Effective city governance is more about cooperation and communication than mortal combat, and Andy’s temperament and interpersonal skills are a perfect fit for service on the council. There could be no better example of someone tangibly making our city a better place to live than Andy’s success with the Farmers Market. His business background would provide much-needed expertise to the council, and help it make wise and informed decisions. I am proud to call Andy a partner in the hard work of building a great city.”

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As state lawmakers head back to the Gold Dome in 2013, they have a lot to think about.

Each year, the state budget looms as a daunting task, and this year is no different. Georgia is a balanced budget state, meaning that tough cuts must be made when revenues are down.

“It’s going to be a difficult financial year for the state. The budget picture in particular looks bleak,” said Rep. Scott Holcomb, DDeKalb.

The hospital bed tax, which collects funds for indigent care, expires this year, Holcomb said.

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Members of Fulton County’s state legislative delegation said they are going into this year’s session with a big-picture agenda.

Brookhaven City Council voted Jan. 8 to delay a controversial decision on adopting a new ordinance to regulate adult businesses.Ethics, schools and transportation are among the broad range On Dec. 17, its first day of opeartions, the city adopted allofoftopics they intend to tackle this year. The legislature convenes DeKalb County’s ordinances, including one regulating adult on en-Jan. 14. tertainment businesses. But council is looking to replace the coun-Rep. Ed Lindsey, R-Atlanta, is promoting his “parent trigger” ty’s ordinance with one that has been adopted by other cities inbill the that will make it easier for moms and dads to form charter publically-funded schools that are more independent from metro area, including Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, schools, and the school district than traditional schools. most recently, Doraville.

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It’s not particularly glamorous work signing agreements, As substate legislators head back to the Gold Dome in 2013, they mitting plans and conducting studies for a planned trail, Livable have a lot to think about.

Buckhead Executive Director Denise Starling said.

One local issue the state’s lawmakers may be asked to confront But Starling and other backers of a planned 5-mile trail is thealong controversy surrounding DeKalb County’s school board.

Ga. 400 knew it would take time. That patience and attention to was recently placed on accreditation probation by AdThe system detail may also be gaining them some support from neighbors liv-the accrediting agency. vancED, ing alongside the project. The path will connect pedestrians, Sen.cyFran Millar (R-Dunwoody), who chairs the Senate Edclists, skaters, Buckhead’s businesses, parks and schools ucation to the AtCommittee, said at a recent forum that DeKalb County lanta BeltLine. schools are his No. 1 priority.

Starling said planners presented pub“I’m guardedly optimistic we can turn this thing around,” MilScan here30topercent get drawings to the lic in October and November, that give an idea what lar of said.

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A Jan. 17 hearing of the Georgia Board of Education is schedin your inbox The public’s response? Soorfar, so up good, uled to consider suspending the DeKalb school board members. If sign @ she said.

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Riverwood International Charter School coach Scot Waldrop, center, gets his junior varsity girls’ basketball team fired up as the Lady Raiders prepare to take on the Creekview High School Lady Grizzlies Jan. 4. The Lady Raiders eventually fell to their opponent 43-15. More photos on page 31.

Court extends order Bidders have history of halting Brook Run trail raising a racket

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A court order halting construction of a controversial multi-use danwhisenhunt@reporternewspapers.net trail through Brook Run Park was extended after a boisterous Friday afternoon hearing in DeKalb County Superior Court attendedOperation Tennis Inc. in December filed a lawsuit to overturn the by city officials and dozens of opponents of the city’s plan. city of Sandy Springs’ decision to award a contract to a competitor.

Judge Tangela M. Barrie said her temporary restraining orderBut disputing the contracts to run tennis centers may be as popuagainst the trail will remain in effect until she holds a full hearing lar as the game itself, public records and newspaper reports show. In on the matter. Barrie said homeowners who oppose the city’s plan the past, disputes have arisen over contracts to run tennis centers in for the trail must convince her that its construction throughSandy the Springs and at Blackburn Park, a DeKalb County facility locatforest in Brook Run Park should be permanently stopped. ed in what is now the city of Brookhaven.

Critics are upset the planned 12-foot-wide concrete trail will re-Operation Tennis’ lawsuit alleges the winning bidder, Groslimond Scan here to get quire removal of more than 300 trees.

City officials say an equal Tennis Services, gave the city “bogus” third-party evaluations of preReporter Newspapers number of trees will be replanted. vious work. Some of the evaluations were written by people who apin her yourtemporary inbox The judge’s decision to extend order capped peara to work for Groslimond. or sign up @ Chairs were add-President Gery Groslimond denied those allegations. City Attwo-hour hearing before a packed courtroom.

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Members of Fulton County’s state legislative delegation said they are going into this year’s session with a big-picture agenda.

Ethics, schools and transportation are among the broad range of topics they intend to tackle this year. The legislature convenes on Jan. 14.

Rep. Ed Lindsey, R-Atlanta, is promoting his “parent trigger” bill that will make it easier for moms and dads to form charter schools, publically-funded schools that are more independent from the school district than traditional schools.

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seating at the table people from the neighborhoods who speak for the neighborhoods. That’s what this election is about. That’s why I’m seeking this office.

Why should voters choose you?

Casting a vote for someone is really a statement about the values that voter and candidate share. These Sandy Springs neighborhoods are my world. I grew up here, playing in the creekside bamboo forests as a child, riding my horse from Chastain Park to the river.

A future Sandy Springs where neighborhoods thrive matters to me, and I know that my neighbors value that vision, too.

For years, well before our city was born, I have dedicated my time and energy to fostering these neighborhoods we so value: my track record is real and includes serving on the Council of Neighbors, as a citizen voice working on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, on the Watershed Alliance, on Oliver Porter’s Task Force for Public Works, and as an advocate before every one of the city boards.

I’m a neighbor, not a politician. And I’m a seasoned citizen advocate, not a hired mouthpiece. That means that my fellow citizens can have confidence not only that I share their values, but that I also have the experience and the determination to pull a chair up to the table and put our shared values into governmental practice.

Campaign webpage: http://pattyforsandysprings.com/ Jennifer Steele Occupation: Small business owner Prior political experience: None Why are you seeking this position?

I am passionate about providing the leadership necessary to ensure continued success in Sandy Springs.

Why should voters chose you?

Many candidates talk about the things they want to do. I have a proven record of leadership, and I have been a consensus builder who has solved problems and delivered results.

With seven years’ neighborhood leadership experience, including three in a protected neighborhood, I have worked hard to preserve neighborhood quality of life. During my tenure as president of the Cherokee Park Civic Association, I negotiated a parcel land transfer and traffic mitigating infrastructure.

I have worked with other leaders to develop the “Main Street” concept for the Roswell Road Corridor LCI. As Secretary-Treasurer of our Development Authority, I have partnered on approximately $16 million in economic growth projects. They include the Hammond Half-Diamond, the refinancing for the Davis Academy, and the REBA grant that attracted CBS Corporation.

My goals are simple. Partner to insure fiscal accountability and govern-

ment transparency. Preserve our residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and transitional buffers between commercial and residential properties. Grow Sandy Springs by improving infrastructure and attracting quality businesses of all sizes.

We need a leader on council who will take a balanced approach to ensure continued success in Sandy Springs. Most of all, we need a leader we can trust to work hard and deliver results.

I would be honored to serve the people of Sandy Springs, and I ask for your vote.

Campaign webpage: jenniferforcitycouncil.com John Stoj Occupation: Small business owner Prior political experience: None Why are you seeking this position? I’m extremely proud of our still new city, and the tremendous job our mayor and council has done over the last eight years. We have the opportunity to build on a great foundation, and I believe I can assist in making even more of our city’s dreams become a reality.

Why should voters choose you? My background in finance and as a small business owner makes me the ideal candidate for City Council to help Sandy Springs take the next step forward in our growth. I also have a long career history of bringing different constituencies together in a collaborative way to solve complex problems.

Campaign webpage: http://stojforcouncil.com Sonja Stewart Tonpea Occupation: Owner and founder of Stewarts Village, healthcare organization Prior political experience: None Why are you seeking this position?

Like many of my constituents, I believe in an open and transparent government.

‘Behind closed doors’ is not a phrase that should be part of the political lexicon.

Part of that transparency should be stricter financial management. I believe that Sandy Springs City Council can and should control costs through a more economical utilization of personnel, materials and time than is currently in place.

Why should voters choose you?

Voters need to know that their elected officials are in service to them. If elected, I will work to include our residents in the governmental process, and also respect and seek out citizen input. A city cannot survive without the support of its citizens.

We must never forget our mission and purpose.

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COMMENTARY Take time and educate yourself To the editor: After reading the article headlined “‘Neighborhood Friendly’ rating gets unfriendly review,” [Sandy Springs Reporter, Oct. 4-Oct. 17], I would like to bring the following additional comments and points to your readers’ attention. The numbered items are sourced from the article; those with a dash are my related comments.

The referenced report can be viewed on the Sandy Springs Council of Neighborhoods (SSCN) website: www.sandyspringscouncil.org and clicking on the “Hot Topics” link.

1. Council members with lower neighborhood-friendly scores say the list is unfair and subjective. There’s also a suggestion that because former member of the SSCN are challenging incumbents, affiliations and politics may have tainted the list’s objectivity.

- When you have no defense you claim “foul” or “no fair.” This should sound familiar to all you parents reading this letter.

- Candidates most critical of the vote ranking done by the SSCN receive campaign contributions from lobbyists, builders and legal firms, including those that specialize in securing alcohol licenses for their clients - licensing requires city approval, and PACs formed by apartment developers/management companies and those who provide services for these companies.

Check it out on the campaign reports section of the Georgia Ethics website: www.ethics.ga.gov. Don’t forget to look at contributors to the Georgia Better Government Fund and that PAC’s expenditures (contributions) to candidates for our City Council. Also be sure to look at the source of contributions for those challenging the incumbents. In most cases, there is a significant difference in financial support sources. Now let’s talk about objectivity and affiliation.

2. The report presents a one-sided view and was not made public, which puts the timing and motive of the document’s release into question.

- The document reflecting the vote

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scoring has been online, on the very public SSCN website, since the beginning of the current term, and has been updated on a regular basis. In fact, the document for the previous term remains posted as well.

The document was developed strictly as an educational tool for the public.

3. The objectivity of the report was called into question several times.

- Definitely make your own assessments as voters. The report data is strictly separated into data content and a separate column of assessment. To make your own personal assessment of the votes, look at all the columns.

4. Our retiring mayor stated, “Sometimes they’re just totally irrational. I was well aware that I was voting against the Council of Neighborhoods.”

- One would have hoped Mayor Eva Galambos would have viewed her vote(s) as cast on the merits of cases, and not against SSCN. If the mayor and City Council had been abiding by established zoning, storm water and use ordinances, and paid more attention to overwhelming neighborhood voices, the three people previously associated with SSCN would not have felt compelled to run for office.

Outside the scope of the Reporter article, but certainly related and very important, the City Council recently voted to delay a critical vote on a zoning matter for higher density interior to a protected neighborhood - until after the upcoming election.

This is a precedent-setting zoning change request that could have far-reaching impact across the city. There was no request made by either the applicant or any opposing party for such a deferral.

This is an unusual vote with very interesting timing, and what I would say is a questionable motivation.

No matter your view or opinion on the above, educate yourself on the candidates and the issues, and vote!

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Mayoral candidates have their say The two candidates for mayor of Sandy Springs are very different, and voters will face a definite choice on Nov. 5. The Sandy Springs Reporter asked each of them to consider how their city will change if he were elected mayor. Here are their responses.

The difference between the next four years, if I am honored to be mayor, and the past eight, will probably be more in tone and style rather than substance.

In talking with residents, I sense a general, unified vision for our community. There is a consensus that we should keep taxes low, live within our means, focus on infrastructure improvements with our RUSTY capital dollars, boost our parkland, PAUL and create a more walkable, pedestrian-friendly Roswell Road corriGUEST COLUMN dor that compels rather than repels.

That consensus also places a premium on neighborhood protection and improvement that buffers residential areas from unwanted development, while focusing commercial activity within clearly-defined business centers. Unfortunately, Fulton County-era zoning decisions created unnecessary challenges around certain neighborhoods, but the priority must be preserving the neighborhood environment that makes us so desirable.

Four years from now, I hope people will notice significant progress on a new government complex that is a true community center, rather than a sterile collection of government offices. That includes the ability to host a variety of community activities and multi-functional performing arts/public events, and being a home for locally-produced visual and fine arts, interconnected green spaces and other amenities.

I hope also we will begin to see a transformation of the Roswell Road corridor to accommodate more restaurants, shops and mixed-use activities that will draw our citizens to the area and create a true heart of Sandy Springs.

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Sandy Springs will differ greatly under my leadership in ways that will be essential in building our community.

First, the city will freely celebrate all holidays no matter what the religious affiliation may be. Celebrating our diverse heritage and allowing residents and businesses to participate with decorations and festivities make for a healthy and happy enBOB vironment. This promotes that “vilBROWN lage” feel I want for our city.

I also have ideas of streamlining GUEST COLUMN our traffic patterns by making the signals easier to navigate and reworking nonessential signals.

With me, the neighborhoods and businesses will get a better deal, because I will not sell out to anyone for any reason.

My support cannot be bought. I know I can get things done as I am not beholding to anyone except, the real boss, which of course, is the people. I understand that principal well as I have been a boss for 40 years, and subscribe to the “buck stops here” theory. My decisions as mayor will be based solely on what the people of our community want and need.

I live here and have a vested interest in the growth and care of our community. I am not a career politician and have no intention or desire to move around to seek other offices. I want the city to get new, non-partisan leadership, not the same ole, same ole type of leadership which is beneficial to the person running for office and furthering their career.

I want new ideas and better relations between all entities, which is what is best for my city. We need harmony between the business section, which pays most of the taxes, and the homeowners we have sworn to protect. We need zero tolerance for special interests and zero lobbying for influence.

It is time for a true fair, honest, and open forum government run for the people by the people - the people who live and work here. I subscribe to that theory, and know that together we can implement new ideas, a fresh start, and good foundation for a healthy government that will be easy to deal with - a government that respects individuals’ rights and doesn’t poke into where it shouldn’t, but is always there when you need it.

That I can guarantee, a common-sense approach to leadership.

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“There are others that say without having that stop-and-go caused by the toll, it will get better.”

–Christopher Tomlinson, executive director of the State Road and Tollway Authority, on the scheduled closing of the GA 400 tolls.

“As a parent, I am completely for a local school district. I think DeKalb is far oversized to meet students’ individual needs.”

–Dunwoody resident Erika Harris on the need for an independent Dunwoody school system.

“Georgia does not need to expand the number of school systems it has in the state. It needs to contract it, so it can use its resources differently than it currently does.”

–Mark Elgart, president and CEO of AdvancED, responding to a question about the Dunwoody school system idea.

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–Chamblee City Manager and Police Chief Marc Johnson on the issue of annexing the Century Center Property.

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Perimeter Business A monthly section focusing on business in the Reporter Newspapers communities

Pop-in clinics pop up locally as health care options grow Dan Whisenhunt Physician Assistant David Seabolt, a staff member with the Perimeter Clinic Buckhead, takes a look at paperwork.

Office Manager Sasha Kron says she has seen 12 clinics open nearby in the past three years.

She anticipates seeing more patients and clinics due to the new Affordable Health Care Act.

By Dan Whisenhunt Over the last three years, there’s been an explosion of medical offices opening in the Perimeter area, specifically in Sandy Springs. The city has issued 70 business licenses to all kinds of clinics since 2011, records provided by the city show.

There are several new physicians’ offices, walk-in clinics and urgent care centers.

Three of the Sandy Springs centers are considered “urgent care,” offering hours outside the nor-

mal work week, and treating conditions that might otherwise be treated in an emergency room, according to city records. The city has permitted 12 new physicians’ offices, including one primary care doctor.

Growth in doctor’s offices appears in other parts of the Perimeter area, too. Perimeter Clinic Buckhead Office Manager Sasha Kron said she’s seen 12 clinics open up nearby within the last three years.

Kron’s office has been open for eight years, and Kron remembers when her clinic saw up to 60 pa-

Q&A: Changes in dentistry

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Dentist Jeffrey Priluck who has operated Dentistry With a Difference for 38 years in Dunwoody, says his pratice has evolved over the past three decades.

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Both Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Port of Savannah play vital roles when it comes to doing business in the Perimeter.

tients a day.

She said she anticipates seeing more patients and clinics because of the new federal Affordable Care Act, which went into effect this month.

One key provision of the new law, also known as “Obamacare,” is that it requires millions of Americans to enroll for health insurance, if they don’t already have it. President Barack Obama signed the health care law in 2010.

“Oh, absolutely it will bring more in,” Kron CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

Business openings

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Q & A: Affordable Care Act hasn’t affected dentistry surance?

It’s 66.5 percent.

Jeffrey Priluck has operated Dentistry With a Difference at its Dunwoody location for the last 38 years. In addition to running a successful practice, Priluck also has been involved in the Dunwoody community. One of his proudest moments was helping to restore the Spruill Farmhouse in Dunwoody.

Reporter Newspapers asked Priluck how dentistry has changed and what effect the implementation of the Affordable Care Act will have on his business.

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Why did you choose to locate in the Perimeter?

I thought it had good demographics. It was the type of clientele I was looking for, people who were appreciative of upper level dental care.

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How many people do you employ here?

12

What’s the most common condition you see in your office?

Our biggest demand is we see a lot of patients – I’d say in the 30- to 60-year-old Baby Boomer range – that have a tremendous desire for

Is that lower or higher than when you started practicing?

When I first started my practice, no one had dental insurance. … What has changed is the proliferation of HMOs and PPOs. These are managed care companies. We are still a fee-forservice practice. We feel as though so many HMOs and PPOs don’t allow us to do the dentistry we’re allowed to do.

Jeffrey Priluck, DMD

looking younger, especially in this economy, where people are looking to put their best foot forward.

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How has your business changed over the last 38 years?

It’s changed a lot. The new technology has made our jobs a lot easier. A lot of the oldtime dentists only did stand up dentistry, so they suffered back and neck problems.

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How many of your patients have dental in-

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Will the Affordable Care Act change the way you do business?

Absolutely not. Dentistry is really not affected. There is no impact of “Obamacare,” the Affordable Care Act. The main focus has been to educate and provide dental care whenever possible, to improve the type of care children are getting.

The Dental Association feels that children should be covered at 100 percent with good preventative dental care, but that’s not being addressed. The problem is with Medicaid now. A lot of dentists don’t want to accept Medicaid. Their fee schedule is poor. Their time frame of payment is poor. It’s just not a very well-run system.

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Georgia port extremely important to Perimeter

By Melissa Weinman Sandy Springs may seem a long way from Savannah, but the coastal city’s port plays a big role in business in the Perimeter, transportation experts told members of the Perimeter Business Association recently.

“We are a gateway to the entire Southeast, but Atlanta is a major component of our growth. It’s very important that we rely on each other,” Griff Lynch, chief operating officer of the Georgia Ports Authority, said during a panel discussion hosted by the PBA at Villa Christina on Sept. 20.

Chuck Altimari, vice president of UPS, which is headquartered in Sandy Springs, and a board member of the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, told the business group that it was important to look at transportation from a statewide perspective. Both the port and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have a major affect on Perimeter businesses, he said.

He said the proximity of Atlanta’s airport was a big factor in UPS’ decision to locate its corporate headquarters in the Perimeter. That access to direct flights is a big boost for the area’s economic development efforts, he said.

The discussion featured Lynch, Altimari and Louis Miller, general aviation manager for the Atlanta airport.

Lynch said the Georgia Ports Authority directly employs about 1,000 people. But according to a study from the University of Georgia, the movement of the cargo that comes through the ports creates about 350,000 jobs statewide, he said.

Altimari, who moderated the discussion, said the next big transportation priority for the PBA and the PCIDs is improving the Ga. 400/I-285 interchange. He asked the other panelists how traffic around the Perime-

ter affects them.

Miller said better traffic flow throughout the metro region is important for the airport to run smoothly.

“We want them to be able to get to the airport as quickly as possible,” Miller said. “If they’re slowed down coming into or coming out, it impacts traffic around the airport.”

Lynch said businesses want to know that their cargo can move quickly to its destination once it is unloaded in Savannah.

“If cargo can’t move fluidly, they’re not going to come,” Lynch said.

Efforts are underway to deepen the port of Savannah.

According to the Georgia Ports Authority, deepening the Savannah River to 47 feet would enable the port to more efficiently serve the larger vessels expected in greater numbers after a planned expansion of the Panama Canal in 2015. Accommodating larger vessels would also lower shipping costs, according to the Ports Authority.

“This project is critically important to the state of Georgia, Southeast region and nation, and it would support hundreds of thousands of jobs each year while generating billions in revenue,” U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) said in a statement.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed also has been a strong supporter of the harbor expansion.

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Special Trusted Source Home Care, providing caregiver services, held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 9.

Company employees and Sandy Springs/ Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors attended. From left, back, Carla Sweetwood, Vicki Rogers, Dave Savage, Sandy Springs City Councilwoman Dianne Fries, owners Bill and Esther Sutherland, Anne Marie Newman, Patty Conway, Jim Walsh, Neil Wiesenfeld and Christine Heller. Front row, Beth Berger, left, and Clare Stefan. The company is located at 8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 332, in Sandy Springs.

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The practice opened a new location next to Northside Hospital after 10 years serving the Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities.

PERIMETER BUSINESS Special The Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce and Dunwoody City Council members held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 7 to note the grand opening of Dentistry for Children and Family Orthodontics, located at 1420 Dunwoody Village Parkway. From left, employees Natalie Copeland, Natalie New, Allison Howard, chamber board member Dr. Jeffrey Priluck, employee Dr. Ezat Mulki, chamber member Tyra Guthrie, City Council members Terry Nall and Lynn Deutch, chamber member Jan Slimming, Chamber Executive Director Beth Summers, employee Rachel Brennan, chamber member Alan Slimming, and employees Bevin Rogers, Edie Warren, Vanessa Bercian and Sia Grable.

Special The Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Sept. 30 at First Watch Restaurant, which specializes in breakfast, brunch and lunch. Joining in the festivities, from left, Steve Ratner, general manager, Kelly Clark, district manager, Doug Thompson and Lynn Deutsch, Dunwoody City Council members, Kenneth Pendery Jr., president and CEO, Terry Nall, City Council, Don Boyken, chamber board chairman, Beth Summers, chamber executive director and Katie Bishop, CVBD, executive director.

The restaurant is located at 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway.

Special eLab Solutions recently celebrated its relocation and expansion to 5009 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, and the keynote speaker was Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, pictured at center. Joining him were, to his left, Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos, as well as Marty Smith, president of eLab Solutions, Regional Small Business Administrator Cassius Butts, State Sen. Hunter Hill, State Rep. Joe Wilkinson, Sandy Springs City Councilman Gabriel Sterling, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce leaders, and other special guests.

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The merger will expand Georgia Commerce Bank’s footprint to nine branches across metro Atlanta.

Brookhaven Bank has two branchSpecial es located in North DeKalb County, Mark Tipton, chairman and CEO, one located at 2987 Clairmont Road left, and Rodney Hall, president and a second located at 2221 Johnson Ferry Road.

The acquisition has been approved by the boards of directors of the companies, and is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2013. It is subject to customary conditions, including Brookhaven shareholder and regulatory approval.

“We are very excited about having Brookhaven Bank as part of our family and expanding our banking franchise into the vibrant Brookhaven community,” Mark Tipton, CEO of Georgia Commerce Bank, said in a press release. “We are impressed with the employees, officers, management and board of this quality community bank, who share our same values, philosophies and commitment to outstanding customer service.”

Bill Kane, chief executive officer of Brookhaven Bank, said the acquisition will benefit customers, employees and the community. “With its larger size and successful track record, Georgia Commerce Bank offers our customers new and expanded services, and creates more opportunity for our employees,” Kane said.

Columbia Property Trust on NYSE A real estate investment trust headquartered in Sandy Springs now is being traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Columbia Property Trust, which holds a portfolio of 82 buildings in 19 states, has more than $5 billion invested in prime office real estate and about 134,000 shareholders, the company said. It Columbia Property Trust, headquarted will be traded on the in Sandy Springs, is now being traded stock exchange under on the New York Stock Exchange. the symbol CXP.

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“It is a great pleasure for the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce to host Sam Olens, attorney general for the state of Georgia,” Chamber Executive Director Beth Summers said in a press release. “He will provide Dunwoody businesses with insight on regulations that could impact our community as a whole.”

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Perimeter sees increase in ʻpop-inʼ clinics tients become covered under plans in the exchanges and seek medical said. “Will it be quality medicine? I resources for routine health issues,” don’t know.”

Louis said. “In the long term we see Dr. Okiki Louis, regional medical greater opportunities to expand the director for Concentra’s Southeast continuum of care through Region, said the company the use of (electronic health was interested in opening record) systems, greater a walk-in clinic closer to Co v er connection to health care Sandy Springs’ aging Baby S t o ry systems, and a greater foBoomer population. Concus on wellness and longcentra opened three differterm health.” ent clinics along Roswell Louis said that Concentra is getRoad within the last three years: an ting ready by putting its records sysurgent care, primary care and theratem in place and implementing care py clinic. coordinators who will help patients “The Sandy Springs location is in a find providers and specialists. high-traffic retail space,” Louis said.

“We have also expanded our fo“It lies on a busy street in the Sandy cus to include priSprings/Perimemary care centers ter area, so there is in order to create high visibility. This additional access particular center “We anticipate an increased points for newlyis part of our new use in urgent care facilities covered patients Integrated Wellas more patients become and longer-term ness Center model covered under plans in medical homes,” where both primathe exchanges and seek Louis said. ry care and urgent medical resources for Kron said that care offices make routine health issues.” she thinks there up the facility. In – Dr. Okiki Louis, will also be a rise addition, the wellregional medical in clinics that acness center is adjadirector for Concentra’s cept no insurcent to a Humana Southeast Region ance at all beguidance center, so cause physicians it allows us to also will want to avoid the hassle of proserve the Humana members’ medical cessing new insurances. She said her needs and create a meeting space for main selling point will be the qualithe senior community.” ty of care patients receive at PerimLouis said Concentra sees the eter Clinic.

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Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10:15 a.m. – Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy special stories about Halloween and pumpkins. Children can wear costumes! Program for toddlers age 1 at 10:15 a.m.; age 2, 11 a.m.; preschoolers ages 3-5, 11:45 a.m. Part of the regular story time series. Free and open to everyone. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or call 404-8143500 for additional information.

History Center presents its annual Day of the Dead festival, an exploration of an ancient Mexican ritual in which families remember their deceased loved ones while celebrating their children and the continuity of life. Enjoy storytelling, elaborately-decorated altars, and authentic Mexican food and music.

Free admission to the center. Food and drinks available for purchase. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, 30305. For information, call 404-814-4000 or visit: www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

“The Witch’s Tale” Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. – Years ago, radio pro-

vided audiences with its share of terror and screams.

The great-granddaddy of those broadcasts was a weekly program known as “The Witch’s Tale.” This Halloween season, relive the “golden age” of radio at Dunwoody United Methodist Church through a reading of the radio classic, “From Dawn To Sunset” and other scary writings. Donations benefit Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta. Additional reading on Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. 1548 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Contact Robert Edwards at 770-394-0675, ext. 108 or robert.edwards@dunwoodyumc.org for details.

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Candlelight Tour Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:308:30 p.m. – The 2013 His-

toric Brookhaven Candlelight Tour of Homes showcases four of the city’s beautifully decorated residences, with proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Neighbors and guests – check out some of the area’s unique homes! Tickets, $40 in advance; $50 day of tour. To find out more or to purchase tickets, visit: www.armhc.org.

Holiday Traditions

Tree Climb Saturday, Oct 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Go on a tree climbing adventure at the Dunwoody Nature Center. $29 for members; $25 non-members. Enjoy all day activities for free, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., such as face painting and tattoos, a photowalk, scavenger hunts, pumpkin carving (bring your own), and crafts and games. The center’s meadow offers picnicking from 4-5 p.m., followed by a concert by the Chattahoochee Chain Gang (free for members; $5 non-members; $3 children). Register for the tree climb at: www.dunwoodynaturecenter.org. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody, 30338. Call 770-3943322 with questions.

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the 33rd annual Marist Holiday Traditions Arts and Crafts show, one of the largest in the area. The juried event features over 250 crafters with hundreds of original, one-of-a kind, handmade items. Admission, $3; no strollers allowed. Food items for sale.

Free parking at the school; complimentary shuttle service from Ashford Green Office Park. Marist school campus, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven, 30319. Call 770-457-7201 or visit: www.marist.com/holidaytraditions for details.

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Springs Charter High School continues marking its 50th anniversary with a parade. Free. All alumni and community friends are invited to attend. Parade kicks off from Woodland Elementary at 9:30 a.m. 1130 Spalding Dr., Sandy Springs, 30350. To learn more, visit: http://school.fultonschools.org/ hs/northsprings.

Irish Traditions Friday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. – Irish Traditions, a non-

profit focusing on promoting Irish music, culture and arts, holds a two-day “Irishfest Atlanta.” Learn about traditional Irish music and dance through concerts and workshops. Continues all day Saturday, Nov. 2. Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Parkway, NE, Sandy Springs 30328. Go to: www.irishmusictraditions.org to learn more and to register.

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Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. – The William Baker Festival Singers open their 29th season with a concert at St. John United Methodist Church, performing three diverse settings of the Mass: Stravinsky, Byrd and Schubert. Open to the public. Tickets, $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors 65+; children under 12 are free. Childcare available by emailing: childrensministry@stjohnatlanta.org. In the Main Sanctuary, 550 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta, 30327. Email: musicminister@stjohntatlanta.org, call 404-255-1384 or go to: http://festivalsingers.org/the-mass-oct-27/ with questions.

Sunday, Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m. – The Atlanta

lanta Foundation for Public Spaces hosts its 5th annual Chastain Park Arts Festival along Park Drive for approximately185 artists and artisans. Enjoy arts and crafts, a children’s area, and local food and beverage concessions including gourmet food trucks. Live music. Free admission, and all are welcome. Pet-friendly. RaIn or shine. Continues Sunday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, 30327. Visit: www.chastainparkartsfestival.com with questions.

Mountain Way Soiree Saturday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m. – The Friends of

Mountain Way Common hold their “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser, with proceeds going to turn a part of Buckhead into a world-class, urban park. Tickets, $100 each. Includes open bar, unlimited food, live entertainment, silent auction. Terminus 200 Building, 3280 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, 30305. To find out more or to purchase tickets, go to: http://mountainwaycommon.org.

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ters are brought to life - perhaps larger than life - with their classic musical numbers such as “Food, Glorious Food,” “Where is Love,” “Consider Yourself” and “As Long As He Needs Me.” Tickets, $15, at the doo, or online at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Additional shows: Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Call 770-394-0675 with questions.

Beans and Bowls Friday, Oct. 25, 5-9 p.m. – The Spruill’s ceramics department holds its 12th annual “Free Beans with Every Bowl” sale. Free admission, and all are welcome to browse and buy. Sale continues Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 12-5 p.m. Spruill Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For additional information, contact Ken Horvath at 770-394-3447, ext.

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Jazz Concerts Sunday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m. – Pianist Joe Alterman

kicks off the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s new 2013-14 Jazz at the JCC series by performing two jazz concerts. Second show at 7 p.m.

Tickets, $17-$22. In the Morris and Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For information, contact the box office at 678-812-4002 or visit: www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.

“The Tempest” Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. – The Galloway

Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. – Heritage Sandy

Springs presents the 2nd annual Wedding Expo at Heritage Green. The event provides engaged couples the chance to consult one-on-one with vendors such as caterers, DJs, florists, photographers, stylists, wedding planners and more. Free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested by emailing: rentals@heritagesandysprings.org. 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-851-9111 for additional details.

School presents “The Tempest,” about a man who conjures up a tempest after being betrayed and banished. He shipwrecks his brother, and then must decide if he should use his powers for revenge or to forgive. Additional show: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.

Tickets, $10; purchase online: www.gallowayschool. org or at the box office on day of show. Chaddick Center for the Arts, The Galloway School, 215 W. Wieuca Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30342. Contact Sherri Breunig at 404-252-8389, ext. 145 or via email: s.breunig@gallowayschool.org to find out more.

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A French Afternoon Sunday, Nov. 3, 4 p.m. – “A French After-

noon: Music of Les Six and Others,” features soprano Wanda Yang Temko and Brent Runnels on the piano. $10; free for Oglethorpe University Museum of Art members and those with a Petrel Pass. 4484 Peachtree Rd., Brookhaven, 30319. Visit: http:// museum.oglethorpe.edu or call 404-364-8555 for further details.

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Jewish Male Choir celebrates their 10th anniversary with a performance at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy. Proceeds benefit the Jewish day school’s program to continue to improve security. Tickets, $10-$54, available at: www.showtix4u.com. 5200 Northland Dr., Sandy Springs, 30342. For more information, call 678-298-5359 or email: rosnerj@ ghacademy.org. To learn more about the choir, go to: http://atlantajewishchoir.org.

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More than 10,000 visitors are expected for this year’s festival, which will offer speaker programs, author meet-and-greets, book signings, panel discussions and a family reading festival.

Most events will be held at the center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338.

Some of this year’s highlights: • Prologue to the Book Festival: Brad Meltzer will talk about his book, “History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time,” on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for the community.

• Opening Night: Scott Turow reads from and signs his latest novel, “Identical,” which focuses on a complex web of murder, sex and betrayal between a family and their neighbors. Nov. 2, 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community.

• Clark Howard: The consumer will discuss and sign his latest book, “Living Large for the Long Haul: Consumer-Tested Ways to Overhaul Your Finances, Increase Your Savings, and Get Your Life Back on Track,” on Nov. 6, 8:15 p.m.

Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for the community.

• Jeffrey Toobin: CNN legal analyst discusses his latest nonfiction book, “The Oath: The Obama White House and The Supreme Court,” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community.

• Family Reading Festival: This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on Nov. 10. Tickets are $7 for children members, $10 for children from the community.

There will be authors interacting with the kids, a visit from the Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders, a sing-a-long, dance and gymnastic exhibitions, and more.

• Sheri Fink: The author reconstructs “Five Days at Memorial” at the New Orleans hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The reading is Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for the community.

• Alan Dershowitz: The lawyer and legal analyst reads from his memoir, “Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law,” on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community.

• Closing Night: Bestselling author Pat Conroy discusses his new memoir, “The Death of Santini,” with Atlanta magazine’s Theresa Weaver on Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members, $24 for the community.

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At first glance, Ed Zito looks more could take a life, it gave me a different like a member of a corporate boardroom perspective,” Zito said. “I couldn’t take than a volunteer activist. things for granted anymore.”

The Buckhead resident wears a People who have worked with Zito pressed suit and keeps his salt-and-pepsay he has been able to put his business per hair neatly styled. He’s from New experience to good use.

Jersey and speaks in a polite, no-nonGreg Grisham, logistics coordinator sense tone. for American Kidney Services, said Zito Zito’s an entrepreneur, but these days has been an effective spokesman in the he spends much of his time volunteercommunity for the nonprofit. ing on behalf of the “We’re a memnonprofit American ber of four different Do you know an organization or Kidney Services. He chambers of comindividual making a difference treats it as though it merce,” Grisham in our community? Email were a multimillionsaid. “It’s impossible editor@reporternewspapers.net dollar account, makto attend everything, ing appearances at loand with me trying to cal chamber meetings do that, I was getting and in local media. spread too thin.”

He can rattle off the statistics and asZito stepped in and quickly learned surances. American Kidney Services colall he needed to know about the nonlects 120,000 pounds of donated clothes profit, Grisham said. per week. In 2012, Consumers Digest “He’s a people person, a nice asnamed its parent organization, Ameriset to have,” Grisham said. “He’s very can Kidney Fund, as one of the counknowledgeable about what we do. He’s try’s top charities. had some great ideas as far as launching Zito said he was referred to AKS in commercials. He brought a lot of differ2010 because of his ability to network ent knowledge to the table.” and his business contacts. He’s been Tom Mahaffey, president and execpresident of three different firms and utive director of the Sandy Springs/Pecurrently works as a sales consultant. rimeter Chamber of Commerce, said “When I checked it out, I was very he enjoys working with Zito in his role impressed,” he said. as an ambassador for American Kidney Locals will recognize the teal-colored Services. “He seems to be very dedicated collection bins scattered throughout and very loyal to his project,” Mahaffey the metro area. American Kidney Sersaid. vices will pick up donated items from Zito said he continues to think of the bins and local homes. The nonprofways to innovate on behalf of the cause. it then sells the items to Value Village He said one problem facing American thrift stores, taking the proceeds and Kidney Services is its dwindling list of sending them to the American Kidney phone numbers. Many households no Fund. American Kidney Fund uses the longer have a landline telephone, and money to help defray the expenses of it’s become more challenging to contact people who have kidney disease. people about donating items.

Zito said he became interested in the He said his primary mission these charity in part because of a family illdays is education, helping people learn ness. His wife was diagnosed with canmore about how the nonprofit helps cer. Watching her go through the pain others. of treatments reminded him of the toll “If people have a little more knowlan illness can take on a family. edge, more people will get involved,” “Being familiar with a disease that Zito said.

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He’s 10 years old and he works like a dog.

Actually, Ranger is a dog, remarkable in certain ways.

He’s a tri-color Llewellin English setter with a heartwarming disposition.

He’s also a certified therapy dog with a resume that continues to expand.

He has consoled victims of disaster through HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (AACR), the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross. He works as a Happy Tails comfort dog, and he’s been an inspiration to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

All on a volunteer basis.

“He lets me know when it’s time to do more work,” said his Sandy Springs human companion and handler, Dave Frew. “He’ll go to the closet, fetch his working bag and take it to the door.”

Frew lost his wife, Stephanie, to cancer four years ago, but her spirit lives on in Ranger. Stephanie first experienced the wonders of working dogs as she underwent treatment. She wanted to give back. She got Ranger, they got certified training together, and they provided comfort to others while she struggled with her own health.

“Stephanie had one final wish. She asked me to pledge that I would get certified to handle Ranger and share his love with others, not just in chemotherapy clinics, but also in home hospices, hospitals, funeral homes, and rehabilitation and assisted-living facilities,” Frew said.

Nancy Sisson, vice president of Happy Tails, recalls when Dave and Ranger were evaluated. “Ranger had already passed the test with Stephanie, but had to pass again with Dave. They did beautifully. I don’t think there was a dry eye among us. We knew what that day meant to Dave … and to Ranger.”

And so a new incarnation of the ‘Frew Crew’ began.

“We put smiles on the faces of total strangers. It’s been a calling, like carrying on her ministry,” Frew said.

One recent morning, Dave and Ranger teamed up to visit residents at the Canterbury Court seniors complex in Buckhead.

“Ready to go to work?” Frew asked.

Ranger perked up, wagged his tail, champing at the bit.

Ranger mingled with a group of ladies, giving each some one-on-one attention and showing off his obedient restraint, awaiting the “OK” command before eating a treat Dave set on his paw.

Then Ranger and Dave saw some folks in their rooms.

Jackie Lynn was just finishing her breakfast in bed. Ranger doted on her, a bit distracted perhaps. “He doesn’t love me, he loves my eggs,” Lynn said jokingly. As the duo left, she hollered: “You come back soon. Woof-Woof!”

Mary Lynn Morgan recognized how therapeutic Ranger‘s drop-in was to her.

As a former dentist, she often had a dog sit beside her child patients during appointments, just to help relax them.

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One of Frew’s favorite stories regards another veteran a man he and Ranger met at an Alzheimer’s facility.

“I noticed him in a corner wearing a WWII veteran’s hat, and he was sobbing. Ranger J.D. MOOR Marilynne McLaughlin gets some one-on-one and I approached him. There was something about the way time with Ranger at Canterbury Court. he touched Ranger, so I asked Ranger. “I appreciate it.” him if, by any chance, he had Upon leaving the facility, the been a war dog handler,” Frew said. two Frews encountered Marilynne The veteran could not remember his McLaughlin, who used to have Bosown name, but the memories flooded ton terriers. As she petted Ranger softback to him when he saw Ranger. He ly, she smiled from ear to ear and told shared the harrowing details of his war him, “You’re a handsome fellow. You’ve dog, Duke, and how a Nazi sniper had made my day.” them pinned down behind very limited The Frew team’s latest initiative has cover. Duke was exposed and the snipforged a partnership between PetSmart er shot him. and the Shepherd Center in Buckhead “By the time he finished telling the to show wounded veterans how service story, we were both crying,” Frew said. dogs can help their recovery.

Frew dreads the inevitable loss of his Shepherd’s program has treated Daown dog, but he has already thought vid Peacock for post-traumatic stress disabout extending Stephanie’s legacy order, traumatic brain and shoulder inwhen that time comes. juries incurred during his service as a “As Ranger ages, I will cut back his U.S. Air Force flight medic in Iraq and workload. I will start training another Afghanistan. dog, and Ranger will help train him,” he “I still have a little way to go, but I said. Ranger’s successor will be anotham moving in the right direction with er English setter, but he will have a very my continued care,” Peacock said. tough act to follow.

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 Estella Dieci  Atlanta International School, senior Estella Dieci’s father is from Rome, Italy, and her mother is from Albuquerque, N.M., but she grew up surrounded by Chinese culture and language.

“My dad works at Georgia Tech and we have a lot of Chinese friends,” Estella said. “I always wanted to learn Chinese.”

Now a senior at the Atlanta International School (AIS), Estella first traveled to China after her sophomore year at North Atlanta High School. Through an organization called Americans Promoting Study Abroad (APSA), Estella and 60 other public high school students were given the opportunity to participate in an intensive immersion program in Beijing.

This past summer, Estella won AIS’s Educational Advancement Legacy Scholarship to travel to study in China once more, this time for five weeks.

While her father worked at Jilin University in Changchun, Estella studied Chinese with a tutor from the University. Estella said that her tutor, who is a postgraduate student in English linguistics, became a friend and, now, a pen pal.

“One day I taught her how to make pasta and she taught me how to make dumplings,” Estella said. “That was a really fun experience.”

She also visited Dandong, where the Chinese stopped American aggression during the Korean War, as well as Changbai Shan, a famous glacier lake in the mountains that separate China and North Korea.

“I went on an all-Chinese tour, which was interesting,” Estella said. “It was exciting when I understood what was going on, but I didn’t always understand.”

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“Because I didn’t really go to major tourist areas, I was the first American that many people had met,” Estella said.

“I felt like an ambassador for America or something — at least a representative of American culture.”

At AIS, Estella is in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This year she is taking IB Physics, Spanish and Theory of Knowledge, among other advanced courses. Her favorite class is IB English.

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Estella also enjoys being a witness on the school’s mock trial team.

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Will didn’t stop there. He has founded and managed a photography business, a sports camp and a T-shirt business called Anchor Prep.

His T-shirts, promoted as “clothing that fits your lifestyle ” and by encouraging customers to “stay preppy,” feature his brand’s signature anchor with a bow tied around it in the center of a red and white lifebuoy. Through Anchor Prep, he has designed specialty T-shirts for his school and for Village Burger, a local Dunwoody restaurant.

His photography business started after his mother gave him a camera during his freshman year of high school.

“My camera was pretty basic,” Will said. “[She] got me one as a hobby, which quickly turned into a business.”

He has been hired to photograph first communions, take family portraits and record families’ special occasions.

He serves as a photographer for Sandy Springs Youth Sports and took photos for his high school’s football team.

“From seeing [my] pictures in the yearbook to the locker room,” Will said, “it’s just nice to be appreciated in that way and to be able to give back.”

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Will also has the support from many of his friends, including St. Pius X senior Matthew Coody, who runs his own landscaping business. The two bonded over their hobbies, and have helped one another with their businesses. “I think it’s really ironic that we are the best of friends, and we’re both two avid entrepreneurs,” Will said.

Coody calls Will “hardworking and motivated,” and says he’s willing to help others develop their photography skills.

“He is kind of like a mentor to a lot of people,” Coody said.

At St. Pius X, Will was a member of the freshman football team, the swim team, the dive team and water polo team. He also serves as a “lion leader,” a role in a mentoring program for incoming freshman at the school, and has been certified as diving judge and swim meet starter.

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Native Americans were the first inhabitants of our community, and the story of the Black Cat of Long Island Creek may have begun with them. According to legend, Native Americans revered panthers as the ablest and most successful hunter. Like panthers, the best hunters in the tribe were honored for their ability to provide food for the group.

It was said that when the hunters died, their spirit returned in the form of a panther. Anyone who saw or heard the black cat was lucky; they would succeed in their hunt.

After Native Americans left the area, the spirits of the hunters stayed to roam their ancestral land. The legend was passed to early settlers, and panthers or black cats were so revered that nearly a century later the panther became the mascot of the first local high school (Sandy Springs High School).

For the last few decades, the big black cat seems to have restricted his hunting and haunting to Long Island Creek. A lucky few still catch a glimpse of him, and on moonlit nights his ghostly cries can sometimes be heard echoing along the banks of the creek. If you see or hear him, you, too, will be successful in what you are seeking, but if you harm the cat, you will never get your heart’s desire.

Civil War Ghosts The Civil War years were likely the harshest and most heartbreaking the

people of Sandy Springs have ever had to endure. Perhaps it is because so much suffering took place that most of our ghost stories are from that time.

I think the saddest story is that of a young mother whose husband was away fighting the war. When the Federal Army invaded in July 1864, the woman begged the army not to take away her milk cow. She had long since become too malnourished to feed her baby, and the cow’s milk was the only thing keeping it alive. But they took the cow and, sadly, the infant died. Soon after, the mother died of grief.

Not long after their deaths, strange lights began to appear in the woods near what is now Huntcliff. Locals believed it was the ghosts of the mother and child haunting the campground of the soldiers who condemned them to an early grave.

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I have worked at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum for six years. The Museum is located in the Williams-Payne House. I’m often asked if it is haunted.

I have been there at all hours and have never experienced anything to make me believe it is haunted until recently.

In February of this year, we opened the Wit in Wood exhibit. It showcases the carvings of Moses Robinson (18451942) who lived and worked in Sandy Springs. Almost as soon as the exhibit opened, I noticed that some objects would move inside the locked cases. I attributed the movement to vibrations from foot traffic or settling. However, only particular pieces in the cabinets moved no matter how many times I set them to right.

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Prisoners In the early morning hours, a young man was driving down Northside Drive toward Powers Ferry Road. Suddenly he swerved into the opposite lane, stopping just short of the ditch. He jumped out of his car to confront the cause of his nearfatal wreck.

In the moonlight, a long line of men swinging pick axes continued to work as if they did not see or hear him. The chain that bound them together clanked against the rock they were breaking. As he got closer, the men melted into the moonlight, but the steady pounding of the rock reverberated through the woods.

Frightened, he leapt back in his car and drove off. This report is from the 1940s. Since then, several have reported seeing the ghostly apparition of men working on the cut of Northside Drive.

Sandy Springs was home to at least three convict camps in the early 1900s.

These men labored under the harshest conditions to build the roads. One illfated group was charged with changing the steep route of the road that led from Powers Ferry Road to Mount Vernon Highway. For months, the men dug through the high ridge with only picks and shovels. The deep cut along what is now Northside Drive still blocks the sun and briefly entombs drivers between two vertical walls of earth and rock. Many drivers will tell you the spirits of these condemned men are still toiling at their endless task of leveling the road.

Kimberly Brigance is director, Programs & Historic Resources, for the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum.

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 7000 block of Village Creek Trace 30328 – On Oct. 3, someone entered a home and took a vehicle from it while the resident was out of town. A neighbor said she saw two men get out of a dark SUV and walk to the victim’s home at the approximate time the burglary could have taken place.

The following incidents and arrests are some but not all of the reports filed with SSPD over the listed period, dated through Oct. 4.

The following information was provided by the Sandy Springs Police Department from its records and is presumed to be accurate.

BURGLA RY  6500 block of Wright Road 30328 – On Sept. 28, someone forced entry to a home that was vacant and ready for sale. They came in through a garage window. They took copper and copper wiring from the hot water heater as well as copper pipes within the bathroom areas. Copper was also torn out of the bathroom walls. The house was further damaged by running water. The burglary occurred sometime between Sept. 26 and 28.

Dunwoody Springs Drive 30328 – On Sept. 28, someone entered the victim’s townhome.

The front door had been kicked in but the resident said it appears that nothing was taken. The resident and her boyfriend said they noticed a suspicious gray Infiniti sedan in the area of the community mail center earlier.

(A second burglary was reported in this area as well.)  1600 block of Summit Place 30350 – On Sept. 29, someone entered through a rear window and took a laptop from the apartment.

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CAPTAIN STEVE ROSE, SSPD srose@sandyspringsga.gov  5700 block of Pine Brook Road 30328 – On Oct. 1, the resident said someone forced entry through a window and took a laptop, statue of a cat, and jewelry.  500 block of Londonberry Drive 30342 – On Oct. 2, someone took a generator from a residence.  Johnson Ferry Road 30328 – On Oct. 2, officers responded to an alarm just before 1 p.m. On the way there, they were canceled by the homeowner who thought it was his wife who set the alarm off. It wasn’t. Although no entry was made, the alarm was set off because someone tried to force the garage door open.  300 block of Forest Hills Drive 30342 – On Oct. 2, someone kicked in a side door from the carport to the house. Nothing was taken.

The resident had a voicemail from her neighbor saying her alarm had (audibly) gone off.

SSPD did not receive an alarm call.

 5900 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On Sept. 28, a woman reported that someone removed her wallet from her purse, which was located in the “steal me” slot of her shopping cart. She is missing $100 cash. The thief rang up over $2,300 on her credit cards before she was able to cancel them.  6300 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On Sept. 28, a man came into a gas station and said he was with “Auto-Ful,” who has an account with the national gas company that supplied the station. He pumped $300 of gas into the truck and drove away. It was then the clerk called to verify the man and learned he was a phony.  5400 block of Meridian Mark Road 30342 – On Sept. 30, a woman said that someone took her wallet that was left in a bag in her speech therapy room, where she works. $170 in cash and some credit cards are missing.  4400 block of Glenridge-Stratford Drive 30342 – On Oct. 1, a 2008 white Ford F-285 was reported stolen from its parking space.

 On Oct. 1 – someone broke into a Coke machine at a hotel on Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The machines hold a max capacity of $84.

 4900 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On Oct. 2, a woman reported that someone took her wallet from her purse, which had been located in a shopping cart. The 88-year-old victim said she was approached by a man who asked if she knew which aisle the light bulbs were in. Store video showed two men working the crime. They approached the woman, and one distracted her while the other took her wallet.

FRAUD  4900 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On Sept. 30, a woman gave the Kroger checkout staff a counterfeit $100 bill. They told her it was fake. She said she was a hairdresser and someone must have given to her as payment. They said they would have to call the cops. She said she would wait. However, she changed her mind. She grabbed the bill and took off. She got into a black SUV, but the tag number was obtained and the case is being investigated.  A 79-year-old woman – reported that in July, a man with an Indian accent called her and said he was from “Sunbright Nature” and they needed to send her $448 but needed her routing number. She gave the necessary information to the crook. They tried to withdraw that amount of funds from her Coca-Cola Credit Union account but the transaction was caught and stopped by the credit union.

ARRESTS  200 block of Johnson Ferry Road 30342 – On Sept. 28, cops were called to the Carriage Cleaners and Laundry around 9 a.m. on a fight complaint. They found two wom-

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PUBLIC SAFETY en who had gotten into an argument over two things: A living room sofa set that money was owed for, and what to do with pants that were coming into the business to be pressed.

From what was told, the pants carried the bulk of the argument content. At one point the two women engaged in physical combat, leaving one with a scratch near her nose, arm and neck. She was taken to the hospital to have her minor injuries looked at. She was later released. The other party was determined to be the aggressor and was arrested.

The injured party will be “pressing” charges.  8700 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On Sept. 28, a man was arrested after he was observed by Publix store staff removing a Samsung Trac phone. The man was followed outside and detained. He was later arrested and taken to jail.  Roswell Road at Taboo 2 – The officer smelled marijuana. The man said it was his mother’s car. Weed was found and the man was jailed.  Jarvis and Rod-

ney got into a fight because Rodney was upset the food wasn’t ready –. Rod-

cer walked to the van and wanted to find out what they were doing, since this was an area where several thefts had occurred. The van windows rolled down and the smell of marijuana emerged. The officer asked if he could check the van. The driver/owner refused. Enter the K-9 who smelled the marijuana. Enter the probable cause to search. Marijuana was found and the driver was arrested.  I-285/Ga. 400 30328 – On Oct. 1, about 1 p.m., a car was stopped on I-285. The officer smelled marijuana when he walked up to the car. The man was on probation for marijuana in Greenville, SC. He had an expired tag as well. The officer noticed the passenger in the car was giving it a once over inside with cologne. The car now smelled like marijuana and cheap cologne. The cops found several smaller containers of weed in the car and the driver was arrested. The passenger, who smelled of cologne, was released.

 Sandy Springs Place 30328 – On Oct. 1, an officer observed a man driving a car and not wearing his seatbelt. He was stopped. The officer smelled marijuana and saw marijuana leaf pieces on Read more of the his shirt. Marijuana Police Blotter online at was found under the www.reporternewspapers.net driver’s seat. He was arrested.

ney yelled at him and pushed Jarvis into a wall, causing him to fall on the floor.

Jarvis left the residence and called the police. Rodney was arrested for domestic violence.

 Cops were called to an address on Sunny Brook Lane on a welfare check – They spoke to a man who answered the door. While they were talking to the man, the cops saw some marijuana on the table. The man said they had hosted a party the night before. Later, the cops found an ounce of marijuana and some cocaine residue. The man said his friends must have brought it. He was arrested.

 5600 block of Roswell Road – About 12 p.m. on Sept. 30, cops were called to 5600 block of Roswell Road. They found a man in the passenger seat of a car and his personal belongings strewn onto the pavement next to the car. The officers smelled beer, marijuana and urine in the car around the man. They found marijuana and methadone in the car.

The man was arrested.  8700 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On Sept. 30, a woman was arrested at a grocery store after stealing a bottle of L’Oreal “Revitalift” skin serum and some Bic lighters. 800 block of Hammond Drive 30328 – On Sept.

30, an officer watched as six people walked out of a hotel room and into a van. The offi-

OTH ER S TUFF  7100 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On Sept. 28, a woman called the police, telling them that a man, who was among a group of friends “hanging out” overnight, was awakened by the complainant and asked to unlock his car so she could get her cellphone. He told her that “she didn’t ask right” and so she said “please,” and he again said the same thing. She left, called the police, who knocked on the door, but got no answer.

They told her they could not force their way in under such circumstances. They left. She called later and said the man gave her phone back.  8000 block of Roberts Drive – A woman reported that she had been receiving harassing text messages and calls from her ex-boyfriend, who said he was going to post nude photos of her online. The officer texted the man and said he needed to knock it off. The man later texted the woman saying that he was going to contact her job and reveal that she uses drugs.

SANDY SPRINGS - NOTICE OF REZONING Petition Number:

201302537

Petitioner:

Chaseland Associates, LLC

Property Location:

195 Chaseland Road

Present Zoning:

O-I (Office and Institutional District)

Request:

To rezone the subject property O-I (Office and Institutional District) to property O-I (Office and Institutional District) to construct a 1,125 square foot garage, with concurrent variances.

Public Hearings:

Planning Commission October 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor and City Council November 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road Building 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION Petition Number:

201303042

Petitioner:

Matt Widmaier

Property Location:

4644 E. Conway Drive

Request:

One Primary Variance from Section 109.225.a.1 & 2 of the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance to allow for the construction of a residence.

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road Building 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION Petition Number:

201303042

Petitioner:

Matt Widmaier

Property Location:

4644 E. Conway Drive

Request:

One Primary Variance from Section 109.225.a.1 & 2 of the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance to allow for the construction of a residence.

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road Building 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

 Cops were called – about a man who frequents the Kroger at Northridge Road and sells counterfeit CDs and porn on the sidewalk.

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION

SANDY SPRINGS NOTICE OF VARIANCE PETITION

Petition Number:

201303044

Petitioner:

Rotary Club of Sandy Springs

Property Location:

6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Drive

Property Location:

4644 E. Conway Drive

Request:

Primary variance from Section 33.26.D.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for internal sign to be legible from the right of way.

Request:

One Primary Variance from Section 109.225.a.1 & 2 of the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance to allow for the construction of a residence.

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals November 14, 2013

Public Hearings:

Board of Appeals November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road Building 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall Morgan Falls Office Park 7840 Roswell Road Building 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 770-730-5600

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Petition Number:

201303042

Petitioner:

Matt Widmaier

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PHOTO BY PHIL MOSIER

Tough enough The Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Challenge was held Oct. 5 at Dunwoody Park, with police departments and firefighters squaring off to raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia and the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Left, Eric Drum, left, with the Dunwoody Police Department, shares a laugh with Sandy Springs Police Officer Nick Smith. Above, center, DeKalb firefighters team manager Patrick Scott, back, left, goes over assignments with his players. Above, right, Brian Bolden, with Dunwoody PD, pitches.

Sandy Springs police beat Dunwoody police 11-10 in the first game.

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