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Carole Paulett, left, and Ammy Villafane show off the ‘life-size’ gingerbread house they helped create in the atrium at Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community Center in Georgetown Square. The house is a replica of the Dwarf House, the original Chick-fil-A restaurant.

The gingerbread house was to be transported to the Dwarf House in Hapeville to be displayed in the restaurant. See photos, page 12.►

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State Rep. Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) is ready to try once again to convince his fellow legislators that now is the time to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to create independent school systems for Dunwoody and other cities throughout the state.

But coming on the heels of the sound defeat at the polls of Gov. Nathan Deal’s Opportunity School District legislation, trying any kind of education reform is sure to be a tough battle, he acknowledges.

“This is not a partisan issue, this is a local issue,” Taylor said. “The general consensus in the community is this is a priority. This is not a Dunwoody bill per se, but it is what’s driving it. But we need to realize this is not about a Dunwoody school system. This has to be a statewide effort.”

Taylor first introduced the legislation, House Resolution 4, in 2013 after See DEKALB on page 14

RESTAURANT REVIEW County schools vote to spend Double Zero Page 20

$561 million for improvements

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The DeKalb County Board of Education on Dec. 5 approved a list of projects totaling more than $561 million to be paid for through the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax overwhelmingly approved by voters in May. The vote was 6-1 with board member Stan Jester of Dunwoody voting no. Jester first made a motion to delay the vote at the request of several school councils in DunSee COUNTY on page 15

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The city of Dunwoody’s official website was hacked Thanksgiving Day, but no breach of security was made, according to the city spokesperson.

A hacker by the name of “Jack Sparrow,” who claims to be part of a Turkish group, took responsibility for the hack on Twitter.

The city’s website was down for several hours and images of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a Turkish flag set against a black background were visible on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25. The hacker also used another image on the website that stated, in part, “The city of Dunwoody website is currently offline for some Turkey Day maintenance.” The website was restored late Nov. 26.

“We first noticed [the hack] on Thanksgiving Day. We worked to restore the site and about 12 hours later it was hacked again,” said Bob Mullen, city spokesperson. “There has not been a loss of data or records.”

The same hacker targeted another municipal government this year in Killeen, Texas, where the military base Fort Hood is located. That city’s website was hacked twice.

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The Georgia Supreme Court threw out the conviction of former DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis in an opinion issued Nov. 30, ruling Ellis did not receive a fair trial.

Ellis was convicted in July 2015 of perjury and attempting to extort a campaign contribution from a county vendor. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Gov. Nathan Deal suspended Ellis from the county CEO position and Lee May took over as Interim CEO. In the 30-page opinion, the state Supreme Court states, “We find that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to enable a rational trier of fact to find Ellis guilty of the two charges upon which he was ultimately convicted – one count of perjury and one count of attempt to commit theft by extortion – beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Although the state Supreme Court agreed with the trial court that Ellis’ constitutional rights to due process and equal protection were not violated, “we must nevertheless reverse Ellis’ convictions based on certain evidentiary errors that occurred at his trial. Accordingly, we affirm in part and reverse in part to allow for a retrial on the charges of criminal attempt to commit theft by extortion and perjury,’” the opinion states.

Ellis served eight months of his sentence and was reSPECIAL Burrell Ellis leased in March.

The DeKalb DA’s office issued a statement to the decision: “While we respect the decision of the Georgia Supreme Court, we are obviously disappointed. The case has been remanded back to the DeKalb County Superior Court for retrial, however the decision to try the case again will rest with the incoming district attorney [Sherry Boston]. We appreciate that the court noted that there was sufficient evidence to support convictions for perjury and criminal attempt to commit theft by extortion. Our office is assessing whether or not to file a motion for reconsideration.”

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U.S. Rep. Price nominated to Trump’s cabinet; local pols may run for seat

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U.S. Rep. Tom Price’s nomination as president-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services set off a potential string of political dominoes to replace him.

For the congressman, it’s a long-awaited to chance to replace Obamacare, a topic he frequently discusses in local Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce meetings.

For his Sixth District — which includes parts of Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs — it’s the beginning of a political shake-up as incumbent state legislators appear likely to run for his seat. State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta), who represents District 32, which includes a part of Sandy Springs, announced a run Nov. 30.

Two Democrats, Joshua McLaurin and Ron Slotin, announced campaigns. Slotin, a Sandy Springs resident, was a state senator in the 1990s and currently works in marketing for the Sandy Springs-based staffing firm BrightWell Talent Solutions.

He said he’s running to “improve the quality of life for people in the district,” including traffic, schools and environmental protection. McLaurin could not be reached for comment.

Among other locals cited as potential contenders are state Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) and Bruce LeVell, a prominent Trump campaign operative from Dunwoody, who said they’re open to running.

Price, a Roswell Republican, has held the Sixth Congressional District seat since 2005. He’s a medical doctor and a strong critic of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, and its health insurance mandates and marketplace. His demands for an Obamacare replacement appear to be a main factor in Trump’s decision to nominate him to the health cabinet position.

In a candidate statement to Reporter Newspapers for his re-election campaign this fall, Price said, “We see examples of Obamacare failing the American people every day. Premiums and deductibles going through the roof. Patients losing their doctors. Millions getting insurance cancellation notices in the mail. That’s why we’ve developed an alternative to Obamacare and it’s called a Better Way for Health Care.”

In a Nov. 29 written statement, Price said he was “humbled” by Trump’s nomination and took aim at Obamacare.

“I am humbled by the incredible challenges that lay ahead and enthusiastic for the opportunity to be a part of solving them on behalf of the American people,” he said.

“There is much work to be done to ensure we have a healthcare system that works for patients, families, and doctors; that leads the world in the cure and prevention of illness; and that is based on sensible rules to protect the well-being of the country while embracing its innovative spirit.

“The citizens of Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District have given me the privilege

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of representing them in Congress,” Price’s statement continued. “I am so proud and grateful to live in and work on behalf of such a wonderful community and hope to continue serving our fellow citizens in this new role.”

Possible contenders Price’s nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate and he has not yet resigned his post in Congress. Assuming those events happen, local political sources say a special election will be held as soon as March 21 to replace Price and any incumbents who leave other offices to run for his seat.

Long lists of possible candidates have been floated by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and GeorgiaPol. Among the locals mentioned with varying degrees of likelihood were Hill; Albers; Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul; Sandy Springs City Councilmember Gabriel Sterling; state Attorney General Chris Carr, a Dunwoody resident; and LeVell, the owner of Dunwoody Diamonds U.S.A., who had a prominent role in Trump’s campaign as a diversity spokesperson.

Hill was the first to announce a candidacy. He did so Nov. 30 in a written statement saying he is running to “continue the Price/Isakson/Gingrich record of principled conservative congressmen representing our district.”

“I am asking for the votes of the citizens considering this important decision.” of the Sixth Congressional District because LeVell, in a phone interview, did not I want to serve them as a conservative rerule out a run for Price’s seat or some other former,” said Hill, who has served in the type of government service. “I don’t know. state Senate since 2004. “I am running for I’m all over the grid,” he said. “I’m trying Congress with a record of standing firm on to serve, whatever President Trump wants principles of liberty, limited government me to do.” and fiscal responsibility.

About possibly running for Price’s seat, “The people of our great country votLeVell said, “It’s not off the grid. [Trump] ed in November to chart a new course to does want a champion in Congress. So it restore America’s leadership role in the could go either way.” world,” he continState Rep. Taylor Benued. “America’s best nett (D-Brookhaven) and days are ahead of us state Rep. Scott Holcomb if elected leaders will (D-Atlanta), prominent simply return to our Democrats whose names founding principles have been floated as poand seize the opportential candidates, both tunity to fundamensaid they will not run. tally reform Washing“I’m happy where I ton, D.C.” am and looking forward Albers, in an email, to the 2017 [state Legislapraised Price’s nomture] session,” Holcomb SPECIAL ination and said he said in a message on TwitU.S. Rep. Tom Price is considering a run ter. for the Congressional “I have not given it an seat. “I am confident [Price] will do a superb iota of a thought until I heard from six mejob and thankful for his continued service dia outlets today that apparently I’m conto our nation,” Albers said. “I am humsidering it,” Bennett, who recently lost a rebled and overwhelmed by the hundreds of election bid, said Nov. 29. calls, texts and other messages of support Most of the others identified as possible and encouragement to run for Congress. I candidates did not respond to questions or am spending considerable time prayerfully declined to comment.

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For many of us, the holidays mean the return of special foods, those favorite family dishes that hold special meaning. They’re the once-a-year treats that help tie families together and offer reminders of those who came before. Without these dishes on the holiday table, the season just wouldn’t be the same.

We asked our readers to share some of their favorite holiday treats. They replied with recipes that would bring grace to any holiday table. We thought you might want the main course -- whether it’s turkey, ham, lamb, beef or goose -- to represent your family’s tradition, so here are some other dishes you can use to expand your holiday table and to incorporate some of the traditions of your neighbors.

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Make 1 to 3 days ahead • 1 ½ large sweet onion sliced into thin rings • 2 to 3 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, cooked and cleaned • 2 cups balsamic vinegar (apple cider works, too) • 1 cup vegetable oil • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

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Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Layer shrimp and onion rings in a large container.

2. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour mixture over shrimp and onions.

3. Seal tightly and refrigerate.

4. Turn container over every 6 hours during the first day and every 12 hours after.

5. Marinate at least 24 hours and up to 3 days.

6. Drain and serve in bowl with toothpicks.

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My father and I both love it, so when she became too old to cook, I took over making it for family gatherings. It’s very simple and has a great flavor.

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• 2-3 cans chicken broth

• 2 eggs, slightly beaten

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1. Crumble cornbread and bread crumbs together into a large bowl.

2. Add eggs, onion, celery and sage.

3. Mix together.

4. Add enough chicken broth to make the mixture soupy.

5. Let it sit for an hour.

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Submitted by Gabriel Sterling of Sandy Springs Getting young kids to eat vegetables can often be problematic. I was no different when I was young. I did have one that I loved, though. I was a big fan of popcorn. So to get me to eat a certain veggie, my grandmother used to tell me it was “green popcorn.” The vegetable that my grandmother tricked me into eating was fried okra.

Ingredients

Fried okra remains a staple side dish for football and holiday season in our family’s home. It is not difficult, but requires focus and a bit of cleanup.

• Okra

• canola or vegetable oil

Coating

Dredge

In a bowl, mix:

In a separate bowl, mix:

• ½ cup cornmeal mix

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup milk

• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

• black pepper 1. Chop fresh okra (smaller pieces tend to be more tender) into about ½ inch pieces. Discard the caps (some fry those as well; I don’t).

Place okra pieces in a bowl.

1. Pour canola oil or vegetable oil into a large frying pan (preferably cast iron). Use enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan with a layer ¼ -inch deep.

2. Set the stove on medium high.

3. After a few minutes, place a fork in the dredge and get a few drops on it and drop it in the oil. If it immediately beads to the top of the oil and begins to crackle, the oil is ready for frying.

4. Take a handful of the chopped okra and coat with the dredge.

Transfer the dredged okra to the coating bowl. Fully coat and transfer to frying pan.

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and move the okra until it is golden brown on all sides.

6. Drain the fried okra on a plate covered with the paper towels, to remove excess grease.

7. Repeat until all of the okra is fried. Regulate the heat.

Lowering the heat may be necessary if the oil becomes overheated.

8. Salt and pepper to flavor and serve hot.

Tell the kids it’s “green popcorn.”

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Submitted by Allen Clark, food service director at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School I have been cooking since my parents bought a drive-in restaurant in Texas when I was 12 years old. It fed my passion for what I do and after a stint in the U.S. Navy, I went back to what I love. I was introduced to some great chefs in New York City and learned to cook. I have been an executive chef, restaurant owner and caterer. For 12 years, I cooked in the Braves Clubhouse for their players and coaches. I was working at Auburn University feeding their football team when I was offered the opportunity to interview at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School.

Ingredients

I took my honeymoon in Barbados and have many fond memories. The pie that I have shared is a tribute to the warmth of the Caribbean. It is sweet and spicy and perfect for a winter day with a bit of fresh whipped cream.

• 2 sweet potatoes roasted until very soft, peeled and mashed (2 cups) • 1 cup dark brown sugar

Submitted by Elissa Oliver, chef for Riverwood International Charter School’s culinary arts program.

Elissa Oliver, who grew up in the Mississippi Delta, joined the Riverwood faculty four years ago and began the program to make holiday pies as a fundraiser three years ago. About 190 students in the culinary arts program contribute to the pie baking, she said. Here’s the recipe for chocolate pie, one of several kinds of pie students bake for the annual pie sales.

Ingredients

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO PIE

Pie filling • 1 ½ cups white fine sugar • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 5-ounce can of evaporated milk • ¼ cup melted butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 eggs

• 1 cup evaporated milk • 1/2 cup Coco Lopez

Pie dough

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled),

• 4 eggs beaten

plus more for rolling dough

• 1 teaspoon ginger powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Press through a strainer to remove any strings from the sweet potato.

3. Pour into a 10” pie shell -- either a classic crust or graham cracker crust -- and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

The center of the pie will still be slightly soft.

4. Cool the pie at room temperature.

5. Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Adventurous cooks can add 2 tablespoons of spiced rum to the pie mix.

Directions

Directions

• 2 tablespoons ice water, plus 2 more, if needed

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix sugar and cocoa powder together. Beat eggs, then add the cocoa mixture. Beat in the milk, butter, and vanilla.

3. Pour mixture into pie dough (directions below) or a 9-inch unbaked pie shell and bake at 350 degrees. for 45 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing.

Pie dough 1. In a food processor, pulse flour, salt and sugar several times to combine. Add butter. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with just a few pea-size pieces remaining.

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5. Roll dough to a 14-inch round. Using paper, lift and wrap dough around rolling pin (discarding paper); carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate. Gently fit into bottom and up sides of plate.

6. Trim overhang to 1 inch; fold overhang under itself. Pinch between thumb and forefinger to make a uniform edge around the rim. Crimp edge; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Cook’s Note: Always start with chilled dough and a well-floured work surface. Chilled dough does not soften as quickly as warmer dough; flour absorbs any moisture and prevents sticking.

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HOLIDAY RUM CAKE

From “the collection of Harry & Karen Meinzen McEnerny,” submitted by Karen Meinzen McEnerny of Sandy Springs.

Ingredients

Here is a family favorite. Harry was a terrific cook and always used recipes with a “twist.” We enjoyed this cake every season and also gave them away as gifts.

• 1 small package instant pudding: vanilla, coconut cream, or pistachio • 1 box yellow cake mix (plain yellow cake mix, not the kind with pudding already in it) • ½ cup light rum, Amaretto, bourbon or Grand Marnier • ½ cup water

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• ½ cup salad oil • 4 whole eggs • If desired, nuts, grated coconut, or raisins to taste

5 TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS TO STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED DURING THE HOLIDAYS • Physical activity: Taking a walk after a hearty holiday meal is a good idea for those of any age, but it is particularly beneficial to seniors.

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• Healthy diet: Lean meats, such as turkey breast, serve as a healthy alternative to red meat. Other “super foods” for older adults that are beneficial in holiday meals are blueberries, flax seed, carrots, eggs, nuts and salmon.

• 1 cup sugar • 1/4 cup water

• Sharp minds: Designing holiday festivities around skill-based games such as Scrabble, checkers, backgammon or Wii, not only makes the event fun for party-goers, but it can also help seniors enhance cognitive function.

• 1 stick butter • 2 ounces liquor

Directions

• Social ties: While group activities in family homes or senior centers can be the focus of holiday celebrations, aging adults can also benefit from receiving daily calls or emails to help them feel connected to those they care about.

• Calmness and Purpose: For some older adults, participating in a religious service helps them maintain a calm center and focus on their life purpose; others may prefer practices such as yoga or meditation.

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3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

4. Bake in greased and floured Bundt pan for about one hour at 350 degrees.

5. Remove from oven and pour glaze over.

Glaze 1. Bring all ingredients to a boil and boil one minute.

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3. Let stand in pan one hour before turning cake out.

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When it comes to the holidays, it’s all about family and friends. No contest. When we asked participants in our 1Q community survey recently what they thought was the most important way to celebrate the season, 78 percent said it was to spend time with family or friends.

“Holidays are for a time of remembrance of what is important to you and cherishing what you have and what you have to give to others,” a 31-year-old Brookhaven woman said.

Others agreed. “It’s the time I can spend with family and friends and celebrate our relationship,” a 26-year-old Atlanta woman said.

And a 30-year-old Atlanta man thought warmly of the holiday season as the time for “going home to my mom’s house for old fashioneds and a warm fire.”

No other choice offered in our cellphone survey of 200 adults who were spread across the communities served by Reporter Newspapers and Atlanta INtown even registered a percentage of replies in the double digits. Two other categories – “giving and getting presents” and “enjoying the music, celebrations and pageantry of the season” – placed second by each attracting 6 percent approval from the respondents.

Just two respondents said they don’t celebrate the holidays at all.

“I love our family traditions. Gathering, lighting candles, eating latkes, showering grandchildren with love and presents.”

--a 66-year-old Buckhead woman “I’m kind of disgusted by all the commercialism, and really try to downplay the gift-giving side of things and focus more on just feeling and expressing appreciation.”

--a 50-year-old Sandy Springs man “Love and happiness!”

--a 27-year-old Dunwoody woman “Sharing time with family and friends, making memories, tacky sweaters, sugar cookie decorating, and enjoying drinks by the fire!”

--a 24-year-old Atlanta woman

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Plans to create a “Main Street look” for Dunwoody Village and the Georgetown/North Shallowford area of the city remain on course as part of a Livable Centers Initiative grant awarded to the city in 2010.

The $100,000 LCI grant, from the Atlanta Regional Commission and matched with $50,000 of city money, and is being used to create more walkable areas as well as enhance development and redevelopment.

Last month, City Council received an update from the ARC on how the plans are coming along as part of a five-year review to maintain funding.

In the next five years, the city and ARC are working to achieve certain goals, including making improvements to Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, the Mount Vernon Road streetscape and Ashford Center Parkway/Womack Road; creating more green space in Dunwoody Village; studying Village-area parking; and creating more sidewalk and trail connections.

Georgetown/North Shallowford LCI plans include: The Georgetown/North Shallowford area included in the LCI covers the southern portion of the city, stretching generally from I-285 and Cotillion Drive to Independence Square, centered along Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. Plans outlined in the LCI are to enhance the quality of development and redevelopment in the area and to transform the area from an automobile-dominated commercial center into a more balanced, multi-modal activity center.

What has been accomplished in Georgetown/North Shallowford Road ■ Project Renaissance including residential development, Georgetown Park and Pernoshal Park.

■ Emory Healthcare lease and renovation.

■ Jewish Family Services Center renovation and expansion.

■ Townhouse development on Old Spring House Lane (in progress).

■ Georgetown Square Townhouse development (in progress).

■ Connection of parks via a greenway trail system.

■ Optimization and coordination of traffic signals.

■ Bicycle lanes on North Shallowford Road from Cotillion to Peeler.

■ Old Spring House Lane trail.

Plans under design as part of the Georgetown/North Shallowford LCI ■ Cotillion Drive sidewalk/trail.

■ Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

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Studies underway: Georgetown Square connectivity through the Georgetown Shopping Center; extension of Peachford Rd from North Shallowford Road to Chamblee-Dunwoody Road.

Dunwoody Village LCI plans Dunwoody Village is located in the central portion of the city, clustered generally around the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, stretching from Womack Road to north of Dunwoody Village Parkway.

The LCI plans focus on creating a more vibrant, walkable Village center, maintaining the area’s unique identity and character and promoting linkages to local neighborhoods from the Village Center.

What has been accomplished in Dunwoody Village ■ Chase Bank development.

■ Novo Cucina renovation.

■ Sherwin-Williams redevelopment.

■ 1420 Dunwoody Square renovation (office buildings).

■ Marlow’s Tavern restaurant and First Watch restaurant openings.

■ Village Burger additions.

■ Rezoning of aged office development into a new townhome development (on the east side of Dunwoody Village and just north of Mount Vernon Road).

■ Transformation of Dunwoody Village Parkway from a four-lane divided Parkway into a two-lane multimodal street with dedicated bicycle facilities, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping

■ Multimodal improvements to Mount Vernon Road including repaving, bicycle lanes and sidewalks ■ Sidewalk improvements to Chamblee-Dunwoody Road ■ Lane narrowing to better accommodate cyclists on Ashford Center Parkway ■ Traffic signal and ITS enhancements to traffic signals in the area ■ Purchase of DeKalb County property for stormwater retention

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DeKalb legislators ready for 2017 session Continued from page 1

Taylor is working with members of Georgians for Local Area School Systhe Southern Association of Colleges and tems, or GLASS, to try to educate people Schools placed the DeKalb County school in other cities about the proposed Consystem on accreditation probation due in stitutional amendment. part to a dysfunctional school board and Erika Harris, a founder of GLASS, a massive budget deficit. said at a recent Dunwoody HomeLack of support has stalled the HR 4 owners Association meeting that she effort over the past few years, but Tayhas talked to independent school suplor said he is hoping to porters in other citgain enough votes to ies including Brookhavhave the referendum put en, Chamblee, Doraville, on the ballot in 2018.

Lawrenceville and Sandy While DeKalb schools Springs. have improved and Georgia law now limSupt. Stephen Green its the number of school has earned the respect districts in the state to of many parents, Taylor 180, Taylor said, which said, the idea of creating has created districts in an independent school metro Atlanta with tens system is still necesof thousands of students. sary. And as Dunwoody, Gwinnett County schools and then Brookhaven, is expected to have more SPECIAL formed their own cities State Rep. Tom Taylor than 200,000 students in part to have more loenroll by 2020, for excal control, his bill would do the same ample. DeKalb County has more than for schools, Taylor said.

100,000 students and is busting at the “Just like we did with the city [of seams, according to GLASS. Dunwoody] we can do with schools – we “DeKalb County is plagued with the can do better,” Taylor said. But this bathighest millage rate and lowest gradutle will be “a tough, tough fight – much ation rates. We pay more for less,” Tayharder than the fight for cityhood.” lor said.

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Other local legislators have their mission. The judicial watchdog agency own projects to promote during the will now have appointments made by 2017 session of the General Assembly. the Legislature and not the State Bar of Newly-elected Rep. Meagan Hanson Georgia.

(R-Brookhaven) promised during her Sure to come up in some form for the campaign to bring transportation isfourth year in a row is a “religious libersues in her home city to the forefront ty” bill championed by the evangelical and said she supported MARTA expanwing of the Republican Party. Last year, sion and also a comprehensive review Deal vetoed the Religious Freedom Resof the district’s major traftoration Act, or House fic areas, such as North Bill 757, saying the bill Druid Hills Road, Johnson invited discrimination.

Ferry Road and AshfordState Rep. Beth BeDunwoody Road. skin (R-Atlanta), who State Sen. Elena Parhas been at the center ent (D-Atlanta) said she of the “religious freeis working with DeKalb dom” fight while sitCounty Commissioner ting on the House JudiJeff Rader on legislation ciary Committee, said to promote discussions on she welcomes a Donald how the various city and Trump presidency and county development aua push to move the fight thorities communicate to the federal level.

SPECIAL State Rep. Beth Beskin with one another when it “People have talked comes to granting tax infor a long time that Concentives to corporations and developers. gress should revisit the Religious FreeState Rep. Wendell Willard (R-Sandom Restoration Act,” she said, noting dy Springs), sponsor of the legislation Trump and a Republican Congress apto recreate the Judicial Qualifications pear agreeable to take up the issue. “I Commission, said he will be spending would appreciate this ... because [at the much of the upcoming session working state level] it takes up a disproportionon “redoing and revamping” the comate amount of time and energy.

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County schools vote to spend $561 million for improvements Continued from page 1 woody and Brookhaven. His motion died for a lack of second.

Dunwoody High School will receive a two-story, 29-classroom addition for $16.9 million that the school’s council readily admits is not enough, but is a step in the right direction.

“We are excited about the improvements planned for Dunwoody High School,” said Bruce Kaminsky, co-chair of the DHS Council. “Is it perfect? No. Is it better than what we have? Absolutely.”

Kaminsky said the DHS council did request the BOE delay the vote on ESPLOST projects for 60 days, but now that the vote has been made members are ready to work with school officials to ensure the improvements benefit the students, staff and community.

“We are encouraged that we will have input into the changes made because the county has told us we will,” he said.

The funding for the new high school classrooms is described as a 600-seat addition. But Kaminsky explained that does not mean the school will be adding another 600 students.

Currently the school has 1,826 enrolled, but has a proposed capacity of 1,503 students – meaning the school has 323 more students than it can sustain. DeKalb schools are projecting that in 2022, DHS will have 2,093 students.

Working with the current student enrollment of 1,826 and subtracting that from the projected 2,093 students, the school will actually see a net gain of 267 students, Kaminsky said.

“Six hundred seats is a headline number ... and people are assuming we will get 600 new students,” he said. “But if you look behind the number, you see that there will only be a net of 267 students added.

“Certainly we would rather be at capacity, but these enhancements are in sync with new students,” Kaminsky said.

“Of course, who knows what the actual numbers will be in 2022?”

Improvements planned for DHS with ESPLOST funds include a kitchen extension, a cafeteria extension, a new media center addition and the paving over a retention pond on the school’s property to add another 160 parking spaces for students.

Voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum on May 24 for $561 million to be raised by extending the 1 cent ESPLOST for five years.

The board voted to spend $291 million on new facilities and school additions to alleviate overcrowding, with $260 million coming from E-SPLOST revenue and $31 million coming from Georgia Department of Education capital outlay reimbursements. School officials have said there will be a shortage of 5,600 seats at DUN

secondary schools in Region 1 between now and 2022. Region 1 includes the Cross Keys Cluster in Brookhaven and the Dunwoody Cluster.

“This blueprint will enable the DeKalb County School District to provide our students with first-class facilities and services that they deserve,” Superintendent Stephen Green said in a statement.

“But our work is far from finished. We will engage the community every step of the way as these projects move forward.

Our goal is to build trust, and complete quality projects, together.”

Peachtree Charter Middle School also will get a 450 classroom addition valued at $14.1 million and Chamblee High School, where many Dunwoody students attend the charter school, will get a 600seat addition for $21 million.

Kaminsky said he and the council are confident in Green and the transparency of the school administration.

“Every school has needs, but there are only so many dollars to go around,” he said. “This is not optimal, but we are looking forward to moving forward to improve the school for our students, staff and the community. We do believe this is a big step in the right direction.”

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HANDMADE CRAFTS CLASS Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.

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CELEBRATION FOR SENIORS Friday, Dec. 16, 2-3:30 p.m.

Perimeter North Villages, a nonprofit that helps senior adults continue living in their own homes, will hold a holiday celebration for seniors with sing-alongs and storytelling. Free. RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 14.

St. James United Methodist Church, 4400 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody.

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Info: email Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc. org or 678-812- 4161.

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The Gordons, the Sapersteins and the other crazy folks in Kevin and Allie’s life meddle in the arrival of their first child in “Let Nothing You Dismay,” a holiday comedy returning to Stage Door Players after its soldout run last season. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Stage Door Players, 5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Info: stagedoorplayers.net, TIX.com or 770-396-1726.

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All ages are invited to attend a screening of the movie “The Polar Express” (rated G). The event is open to the first 30 participants.

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BY MEGAN VOLPERT In the past two years, the Castellucci Hospitality Group has opened Cooks & Soldiers in West Midtown, shuttered Double Zero Napolitana in Sandy Springs, opened a revised Double Zero concept in Emory Village, and announced plans to fill the Cockentrice vacancy in Krog Street Market.

The original Double Zero location was meant for families, business lunches and lovers of authentic Neapolitan pizza. They ran bocce ball tournaments on the patio out back, and while the place may have been salvation for suburbanites seeking great wine and lovely plates while stuck with kids in tow, there was something about the cavernous gray space that never felt quite like home for

a family as warm and colorful as the Castelluccis. So they decamped for the more boisterous and crowded environs of campus life at Emory Village, occupying the old Ink & Elm space. After knocking down a bunch of walls to properly let in the sun, CHG also knocked down some of its own sense of refined traditionalism and chose instead to offer a more eclectic menu of small plates.

You can still get really excellent pizza at Double Zero, and with Slice & Pint next door, the kitchen has been ramping up its creativity to offer pies that go beyond the usual. We ordered a sausage and pear pizza where the pork sausage was local, the pears were lightly pickled, and the basil was super bright. If you want a plate all to yourself, DZ continues to do fresh pastas that suit the seasons. We tried the mafalde pasta, with mushrooms, peas and fennel, and well as the tortelli with butternut squash, apple butter, walnuts and pickled apples. Pickling is really having a moment in Atlanta, and the kitchen here is on top of it.

The small plates are reasonably priced for the neighborhood, ranging from $6 to $17 and including a variety of vegetarian options.

Standout plates are the burrata and the oxtail. Every Italian place requires some version of the burrata, and DZ’s goes all-in on the wintry delights of plum slices and scallion pesto. It’s a sweet but sassy interpretation with a nice sour-

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As for dessert, look beyond the flourless chocolate cake to the butterscotch budino and the pine nut tart, each $7. Budino is basically pudding in a jar, but it’s so thick and richly creamy that two people can share it and be full before reaching the bottom of the jar. The pine nut tart is an utterly more palatable adaptation of pecan pie, all the texture with a mercifully reduced sweetness. Did I mention the cocktails? Bless the bar manager, Nicholas Dolby, for hilarious names like the Stregasaurus, delicious riffs like the Architect’s old fashioned, and surreal new seasonals like El Pistolero.

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Police Blotter / Dunwoody From Dunwoody Police reports dated Nov. 27 through Dec. 4.

the day while he was sleeping and would not answer the phone to return it. It has since been recovered.

Road — On Nov. 28, in the morning, an unknown suspect stole six Kate Spade handbags from a clothing store.

The following information was pulled from Dunwoody’s Police-2-Citizen website and is presumed to be accurate.

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B U R G L A RY 4500 block of Olde Perimeter Way —

On Nov. 28, police responded to a burglary that occurred overnight at a hair removal business. More than $5,000 in cash and an iPod and iPad were stolen.

100 block of Perimeter Center Place —

On Nov. 28, police responded to a burglary that occurred overnight at a nail and tanning spa. The door was forced open and an iPod and iPad were stolen.

5000 block of Chestnut Forest Court

— On Nov. 27, in the evening, two men were arrested in connection with a burglary.

LARCENY/ SHOPLIFTING/ THEFT 2200 block of Asbury Square — Dur-

ing evening of Nov. 27, a man reported that a friend stole his truck earlier in

block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 27, in the afternoon, a man was arrested for shoplifting two jackets from a department store.

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block of AshfordDunwoody Road — On Nov. 27, police responded to a shoplifting in progress at a department store.

A suspect was arrested. block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 27, a woman was arrested for shoplifting at a clothing store. A few minutes later, an officer had to deal with another incident involving three more suspects, all of whom were arrested.

1200 block of Hammond Drive — During lunchtime on Nov. 29, a man stole a North Face jacket from a clothing store.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 28, in the evening, a woman was apprehended and arrested at a department store for attempting to steal more than $800 worth of merchandise.

1200 block of Hammond Drive — On

Nov. 29, two young men were arrested for trying to steal a Sony speaker and for disorderly conduct.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 29, a suspect stole three Tory Burch handbags from a clothing store.

4800 block of Mill Brook Drive —

Sometime during the night of Nov. 29, a car was stolen.

1100 block of Holly Avenue — On Nov.

30, a laptop and several credit cards were stolen from a vehicle. The investigation turned into one about fraud when the cards were used shortly after they were stolen.

shoplift at a discount department store.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Dec. 1, in the evening, a woman’s wallet, containing $500, was stolen from the parking lot of a discount department store.

1800 block of Pointe Place Avenue —

On Dec. 1, police responded to a report that a wallet had been stolen from a car.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Dec. 1, two suspects stole seven Dooney & Bourke handbags from a department store.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Dec. 2, a man was arrested for shoplifting.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Dec. 2, a woman was arrested for shoplifting.

ARRESTS 4500 Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On

Nov. 27, a woman was arrested for failing to appear in court 100 Perimeter Center Place — On Nov.

27, a woman was arrested for larceny.

2500 block of Stonington Road — On

Nov. 28, in the morning, a woman was arrested for failing to obey traffic devices. A short time later, in the same block, a man was arrested for driving without a license and failing to obey traffic control.

2400 block of Jett Ferry Road — On

Nov. 28, an officer observed a driver moving his car in zig-zags across a shopping center traffic aisle, in a reckless manner. When stopped, the driver was found to be in possession of marijuana. The driver was arrested.

1100 block of Hammond Drive —

On Nov. 30, someone stole clothes from a clothing store.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 30, a woman was arrested at a computer store for fraud.

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Nov. 30, items were reported as stolen from a car parked at a private residence.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 30, in the evening, a man was arrested for attempting to

2900 block of Winter Rose Court — On Nov. 28, in the afternoon, a man was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

4400 block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 28, in the evening, a man was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

100 block of Chamblee-Dunwoody

Road — On Nov. 28, a woman received two citations for improper lane usage and driving with a suspended registration.

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ed for driving with a suspended registration and without insurance. His car was impounded.

cense.

100 block of I-285 eastbound/Ashford-

Nov. 28, police responded to a family offense involving no violence at a private 100 block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road 3181 Roswell Roadhome.

Atlanta, GA 30305 — On the evening of Dec. 1, a man received a citation for failing to signal a 4500 block of Chamblee Dunwoody lane change, and was in possession of Road — On Nov. 28, in the evening, ofmarijuana. ficers responded to a damage to private

Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 28, a man received a citation for driving with a suspended registration.

100 block of Perimeter Center Place

— On Nov. 29, a man was arrested for a probation violation.

100 block of Perimeter Center — On

Nov. 29, in the morning, a woman was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

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block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 29, a woman was arrested for criminal trespass.

100 block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road

— On Nov. 30, in the early morning, a man was arrested for driving without headlights.

I-285 eastbound — On Dec. 1, in the af-

ternoon, a man was arrested for driving without a license.

Dec. 2, in the evening, a man was arrested for providing false representations to the police.

I-285 westbound — On Nov. 30, at

night, a woman was arrested for reckless driving.

I-285 eastbound — On Dec. 1, in the

morning, a woman was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked li-

ter Center — On Dec. 3, a man was arrested for marijuana possession.

100 block of Perimeter Center — On Dec. 3, a man was arrested for a probation violation.

4500 block of Shallowford Road — On Dec. 3, a woman was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

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INCIDENTS 4800 block of Vermack Road — In

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2500 block of Fleur De Lis Place — On

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4400 block of Ashford-Dunwoody Road — On Dec. 3, a man was arrested for marijuana possession.

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2300 block of Dunwoody Crossing —

Boulevard — On Nov. 30, in the evening, a woman was arrested for driving while unlicensed.

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6700 block of Peachtree Industrial

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Dec. 2, a woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

block of Peeler Road — On Nov. 30, in the morning, a man was arrested for driving without a license and speeding.

On Nov. 30, in the evening, a man was arrested for driving without a license.

Nov. 28, in the evening, an officer was dispatched in reference to an armed person loitering.

1800 block of Cotillion Drive — On

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Nov. 30, a man was arrested for contempt of court.

4600 block of Peachtree Place — On

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30, a man was arrested for failing to appear in court.

100 block of Perimeter Center — On

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I-285 westbound — On Nov.

Dunwoody Road — On Nov. 30, in the morning, a woman was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

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