First off, the Publix on Chamblee Dunwoody Road Main Street has a shipment of new grocery carts. These new carts roll smoothly across the industrial linoleum. I am still adjusting to the store re-set they did here five months ago. Lemonade DaysLemonade Days has come and gone. Our staff met recently to discuss the event. Of course the event was great - the #1 source of social networking for kids aged 10-15. There is only one weak spot in the Lemonade Days format - what should the adults do while the kids ride? The idea of a beer tent has been kicked around, but it does not fit this event. Live music acts and other theatrical events were presented thi
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It's Mother's Day weekend and that means the Dunwoody Arts Festival is back. More people walk the streets of Dunwoody this weekend more than any other time of the year. Only the Independence Day parade comes close. Food, music, crafts.
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Walker now has 7 million pieces of evidence in Exhibit A It's no secret to those living in DeKalb County that Gene Walker is challenging the State of Georgia and the governor over a law that removed him from the school board. I've written here before that I think the law is bad. People should be voted out of office or recalled from office. I still think Walker wins in front of the Georgia Supreme Court and the entire school board is reinstated. And we'd be in no worse situation with the old board than we are with the new Board and Thurmond.The big scare in DeKalb was losing accreditation. That can be solved in ninety days without doing much of anything. Step 1
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The Dunwoody Crier has a story this week regarding zoning and campaign disclosure forms. See HERE for story.Here's the story. Bob Dallas ran for mayor against Mike Davis. Mr. Dallas accepted campaign funds from lawyers and developers. We have no issue with that. Mr. Dallas did nothing wrong in accepting campaign funds. He ran for office and people wanted to contribute to his campaign. People contribute to campaign for many reasons. Mr. Dallas did not win the election, but he is on the Planning Commission. Mayor Davis did not seek to replace his campaign opponent, but instead recognized Mr. Dallas' experience in government and so Mr. Dallas is vice-c
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Residents in south DeKalb have joined the movement for a new city and possibly a new school district.Jason LaryHere's a link to a story about the proposed City of Stonecrest. Senator Ronald Ramsey supports the idea, as do Sen. Jason Carter and Sen. Gail Davenport. Not quite a "when pigs fly" scenario, but we loo forward to Tom Taylor and Fran Millar meeting with Senator Ronald Ramsey and discussing something they can do together, as a team - pass legislation to allow us to vote on the Independent School District issue.Not my map, but one "borrowed" from some guy in TuckerCity of Stonecrest would be lower right corner of the above mapDown in the southeast corner of DeKalb there i
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The State of Georgia released the grades for public schools today. What grades did your schools earn? Keep in mind the scores are for ALL the school's students. As a parent the only thing that matters is YOUR kid, so don't push the panic button if your kid's school is lower than others. Is your kid learning and gaining skills they will need for college and the work place? See scores at the AJC
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The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new public park for Dunwoody. This is a unique park. Why? Kids are not allowed. No babies, no infants, no toddlers. No soccer, no Frisbee, no football, no lacrosse, no basketball, no tennis, no picnics.So what is permitted in this park? Barking? Yes.Peeing on the ground? Yes.Pooping on the ground and allowing it to cool off a bit before picking it up? Yes, of course.Drinking from a hose? YesSniffing the backside of the opposite sex? Yes Join City Staff and fellow dog lovers to learn more about the new Dog Park, replacing the existing park, at Brook Run this f
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As predicted the Fulton County school system pulled the idea of relocating a Sandy Springs elementary school to Riverside Drive. Why? Because some residents starting some chatter about creating a new Sandy Springs or N Fulton school district. And the folks at the Fulton central office know the POWER of N Fulton legislators can make it happen.So with the chit chat of a Sandy Springs school district dampened a bit this afternoon, back to the fight here in north DeKalb. Looks like we may be in this battle alone. Maybe. The Sandy Springs folks, with a quick victory under their belt, will begin to wonder how and why the Fulton school system caved so quickly.&n
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