Dunwoody Crier - April 30, 2026

Charter action could give city path to raise taxes

By DYANA BAGBY dyana@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council was scheduled to consider a series of charter amendments at its April 27 meeting, including one that some say would give the council broader taxing authority.

The council is considering amendments that would create the

position of municipal court chief judge, change the deadline for approving a budget to the 12th month of the fiscal year, and require the council to meet the first Monday in January after a municipal election, excluding legal holidays.

The final amendment addresses “special districts, general obligation bonds and intergovernmental contracts backing revenue bonds issued pursuant to law.”

Lemonade Days crowd demonstrates mindset of enduring community

By STANLEY LEARY newsroom@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — What began as a community response to disaster has grown into one of Dunwoody’s most anticipated annual traditions.

This year’s Lemonade Days Festival, held each spring at Brook Run Park, brought thousands to enjoy a mix of entertainment, food and family-friendly attractions over its run April 22-26.

Festivalgoers experienced more than 20 midway rides, along with a variety of food vendors and a popular food court. A string-lit beer garden provided a gathering space for adults, while families enjoyed pony rides and a petting zoo during the weekend.

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The state constitution, through the Home Rule Act, gives municipalities the power to create special tax districts and collect fees, assessments or taxes in those districts.

When Dunwoody was founded in 2008, the property tax millage rate was capped at 3.04 mills in the city charter. The only way to raise the cap is through a citywide vote.

Under the current charter, if the

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council creates a special district, its millage rate must match the city’s 3.04mill cap and can only be increased by referendum.

However, the state constitution says a municipality can create a special district and tax it outside city charter regulations, according to City Attorney Ken Bernard.

Councilman: Express lanes plan ignores input from local officials

By DYANA BAGBY dyana@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Some Dunwoody officials are questioning Georgia Department of Transportation’s plans for North Peachtree Road as part of the I-285 Top End Express Lanes project.

The massive project would add two barrier-separated express lanes in both directions along a portion of I-285 and Ga. 400. As part of the project, GDOT says it will make Cotillion Drive a one-way westbound road and convert Savoy Drive into a one-way going east for better traffic efficiency.

During public meetings and discussions about the project dating back to 2020, Dunwoody officials argued for turn-around lanes at both North Peachtree Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road, according to an April 17 blog post from Councilman John Heneghan. In 2022, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry wrote that the current project scope includes a return access lane from Savoy Drive to Cotillion Drive at North Peachtree Road, he said.

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Man accused of killing three people dies in DeKalb Jail

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The man accused of fatally shooting three people on April 13 has died in the DeKalb County Jail.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported that Olaolukitan Adon Abel was found unresponsive in his cell at 6:48 p.m. on April 21.

Detention staff notified medical personnel, who tried to save his life.

“Despite those efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the jail at 7:17 p.m.,” the Sheriff’s Office reported.

An internal review is underway and an official cause of death will be determined by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office.

“At this time, there is no indication of criminal activity or foul play,” the Sheriff’s Office reported. “Additional details are currently not available.”

Abel, 26, was facing numerous charges in connection to the shootings in DeKalb County. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he was born in the United Kingdom and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2022.

Abel was accused of killing 31-year-old Prianna Weathers outside a Checkers and 40-yearold Lauren Bullis, a DHS employee who was stabbed and shot to death while walking her dog, according to DeKalb County police. A third victim, a homeless man named Tony Matthews, died on April 20.

This is the second reported inmate death at the DeKalb County Jail this year. Last year, the sheriff reported eight inmate deaths at the jail.

There were four deaths in 2024 and four in 2023, a decline from 2022 when nine inmates died, the most in a decade.

Atlanta News First contributed reporting to this story.

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Other highlights included appearances by the 2026 Honorary Lemonade Days Queen and interactive activities such as photo opportunities and handson attractions that encouraged community participation.

The festival traces its roots to 1999, when it was first organized as a relief effort for families affected by a devastating tornado in 1998 that destroyed neighborhoods across the city.

Today, the five-day event has evolved into a signature festival for Dunwoody, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year and serving as the largest fundraiser for the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. Proceeds from the festival support historic preservation efforts, community programs and educational initiatives throughout the area.

Over the years, Lemonade Days has become more than just a carnival. Organizers say it reflects the resilience and spirit of the Dunwoody community, transforming a tragedy into an ongoing celebration that brings people together.

With its combination of rides,

entertainment and a mission rooted in community support, the festival remains a cornerstone event on the city’s calendar — one that continues to honor its origins while creating new memories for each generation.

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Charter:

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This means the Dunwoody City Council could create a special district with a millage rate higher than the 3.04mill cap without putting it to a vote.

Clarifying language

The amendment under consideration April 27 would make clear that raising the millage rate in a special district does not require a referendum. Doing so makes the charter align with the state constitution, Bernard said.

“You can enact special districts, period. Why? Because the state constitution gives you the power,” Bernard said at the April 13 council meeting. “The constitution trumps the charter, but the constitution is also in

the charter. We’re just cleaning this up.”

If the council wants to issue general obligation bonds that requires a property tax hike, a referendum is still required.

“We’re not avoiding a referendum on general obligation bonds,” Bernard said.

In 2023, Dunwoody voters turned down a $60 million general obligation bond for parks.

Councilman Joe Seconder said the amendment would ensure the city could collect fees from more neighborhoods wanting to be in streetlight districts, for example.

Council members also said the city already has two special districts — stormwater and streetlight.

Councilman John Heneghan, first elected in 2008 when Dunwoody was incorporated, said at the April 13 meeting he was disappointed the council was choosing a path he believes skirts the will of the charter that promised

the city would go to the voters for a proposed property tax hike.

“I understand that we are legally able to make these changes. Not disagreeing with that,” Heneghan said. “I’m just disappointed in the spirit of the changes, especially the possible change to the millage rate.”

He said that when the city was founded, there was a ceiling.

“We are now at that ceiling,” he said. “If we needed to go above that ceiling, the hope was that we would go to the citizens.”

He supports the city raising rates for stormwater and streetlight without a referendum because he said they are not part of the millage tax rate.

Ex-mayor seeks referendum

Former Mayor Denny Shortal said at the April 13 meeting the council was attempting to raise taxes on residents without a vote as required by the charter.

“Remember, you represent the citizens of this city, not just yourself,” he said.

Dunwoody has one of the lowest property tax rates in Metro Atlanta, making it a struggle to cover costs of a city that continues to grow.

More than 85 percent of Dunwoody homeowners have a homestead exemption, effectively lowering the millage rate to 2.04. A tax rate of 1 mill represents $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Eligible homestead properties can have assessments frozen against increases in city taxes.

In 2022, the city approved its first property tax increase, from 2.74 mills to the 3.04-mill cap, as it dealt with rising costs.

In November 2024, the council amended the charter for the first time, allowing police or city staff facing hardships to receive benefits from individuals or organizations and permitting council members to work for another government outside Dunwoody and DeKalb County.

At a council retreat last year, members discussed amending the charter to create a special tax district to fund public safety. Such districts allow

a governing authority to levy and collect taxes within a defined geographic area to pay for services.

Property taxes make up most of the city’s general fund. The general fund pays for the city’s day-to-day operations including police and public safety, parks and public works. In 2026, the city’s general fund budget is set at $38 million. Residential and commercial property taxes account for about $14 million, but only 37 percent comes from residential properties.

And in 2026, the city’s police and public safety budget alone is about $14 million.

“Most of the city’s revenue sources do not work well in a high inflationary environment,” states an explanation of the 2026 budget. “The city has effectively frozen inflationary tax increases on about half of its largest revenue source, real property taxes on residences.”

The charter amendment voted on April 27 would not immediately create a new special district. A community process would follow. A special district would be listed separate from the general fund on a resident’s tax bill.

In an interview, Mayor Lynn Deutsch said the amendment is needed “to protect the fees that the city is already collecting.”

“This charter amendment is necessary so that we can protect and manage our existing fee structure,” she said. “But we have no intentions of doing anything at the moment.”

Robert Wittenstein, who served on the first City Council and chaired the charter review commission in 2020, said he supports the changes because they align with past commission discussions. However, he said any change to the millage rate cap should go to voters.

“I wish they were making this change through a referendum rather than through City Council, but I acknowledge that they have the authority to do that,” Wittenstein said.

“I think some of the original council members would be disappointed that the city is doing this in this way, but it’s not our job to dictate to future councils,” he said. “We have to trust our elected officials and I do.”

Heneghan said at the April 13 council meeting. “I am upset at this. I think it’s really needed.”

The latest plans for the express lanes project does not include a return access lane at North Peachtree Road. GDOT plans now include 10-foot-wide trails, called enhancements, along Cotillion Drive and under I-285 at North Peachtree Road and North Shallowford Road.

“I need this fixed. I am not voting for this. This needs to be discussed,”

Mayor Lynn Deutsch said the city may be able to request the change once a developer is selected. The proposed express lanes project would include some sections elevated 50-60 feet.

A bid for the first phase of the topend express lanes is expected to be awarded by the end of the year. Phase one includes I-285 westbound from Henderson Road to Northside Drive, and Ga. 400 northbound from Johnson Ferry Road to Abernathy Road NE.

Best Of Perimeter 2026

Appen Media Group is proud to present the winners of the sixth annual Best of Perimeter contest as determined by you, the residents of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and Brookhaven. Each year this contest recognizes the best that the Perimeter business community has to offer in over 100 categories for medical, retail, food and beverage, recreation, people and community and services. Thank you to everyone who cast a vote in this year’s contest and congratulations to all the winners.

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Greater Perimeter Chamber voted ‘Best Information Services’ for second consecutive year

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The Greater Perimeter Chamber has been recognized by the community for the value it brings to the region’s business landscape, earning Winner – Best Information Services for the second year in a row in the Best of the Perimeter awards.

Serving the broader Perimeter business community—including Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs—the Chamber operates as a trusted source of information, relationships, and leadership engagement. In a region known for strong corporate presence, entrepreneurial growth, and engaged civic leadership, the Chamber helps organizations stay informed, connected, and positioned for opportunity.

As the business voice of the Greater Perimeter region, the Chamber serves as a trusted source of insight, connection, and advocacy for organizations across these communities.

Running a business is hard. Staying informed, building the right relationships, and having a voice in decisions that shape your market shouldn’t be.

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With a diverse mix of industries, major employers, small- and mediumsized businesses, and collaborative public partners, the community continues to attract investment and talent. The Greater Perimeter Chamber works alongside businesses and local leaders to support that momentum— bringing people together, sharing relevant insights, and ensuring the business community remains connected to conversations shaping the region’s future.

Guided by a mission to advance regional economic prosperity, the Chamber focuses on three key initiatives: advocacy, connectivity, and empowerment. Through programs such as Perimeter Young Professionals, Women’s Business Network, Networking at Noon, VIBE After Five, and professional development like the Insight Series: Power Sessions for Growth and Chamber 101, creating spaces for leaders to connect, learn, and grow.

By bringing leaders together, sharing meaningful insight, and fostering collaboration, the Greater Perimeter Chamber helps ensure the Perimeter remains a place where businesses and communities continue to thrive.

Best thrift store in the Northern Perimeter: CAC’s Canopy Thrift™

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Since opening in 2005, CAC’s Canopy Thrift™ has become a go-to destination for thrifters, bargain hunters, and sustainabilityminded shoppers across Atlanta’s northern perimeter. Often called the “Nordstrom of Thrift,” the store features a weekly refreshed selection of designer and name-brand clothing and accessories for all ages, along with furniture, home goods, gifts, and toys. Popular brands include Dylan, NICK+ZOE, Maeve, Lululemon, Tory Burch, and Peter Millar.

Canopy Thrift™ is known for both its energy and its deals. Shoppers love Spin-to-Win Mondays for surprise discounts, while Fabulous Friday, held the third Friday of each month, offers 25% off furniture and 50% off most other items. Bargain hunters can snag huge savings during the store’s Seasonal Dollar Day sales, and its REVEAL events showcase curated collections of fresh finds each spring and fall.

Every purchase and donation supports Community Assistance Center’s (CAC) mission to prevent hunger and homelessness in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. Proceeds fund critical programs including emergency financial assistance, food pantries, CAC Cares for Kids, and workforce development services through the Empowerment Center.

In 2025, CAC served 4,440 households, helping 1,108 families avoid eviction, an 8% increase from the previous year. Financial assistance grew 13% to $769,416, with nearly seven in ten clients seeking help for the first time. That same year, Canopy Thrift™ provided $206,768 in vouchers for clothing and household goods to more than 2,100 households.

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Together we make this community a fabulous place to live and work

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Thank you to the Dunwoody and greater Perimeter Community for voting us Best Dentist for the SIXTH year in a row. We are truly proud and humbled to receive such a prestigious designation. For more than 30 years we have felt an obligation to be an active contributing member of this community. With your help we have held Teddy Bear Drives for the police department, sponsored the restoration of the Spruill Farm House, given college scholarships for graduating high school seniors and sponsored the Dunwoody Woman’s Home Tour to name just a few of our projects. All were made possible with your tremendous support. Together we will continue to make this community a fabulous place to live and work.

Dunwoody Dance Studio says Thanks!

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Thank you for voting our Dunwoody Dance Studio as “Best of Perimeter” Dance Schools/lessons! Dunwoody Dance Studio is one of our many locations in the Atlanta area.

Expressions In Motion Dance strives to impact children in our neighborhoods by promoting a fun, healthy, creative and educational learning environment. Our program benefits students by instilling an understanding of community, respect, and self-awareness. We are

dedicated in providing quality dance education for all! We offer dance classes for ages two and up, birthday parties, dance camps, and “dance at home” classes. Our program currently provides dance classes as an after-school program at local schools and childcare centers as well as at two studio locations located in Tucker and Dunwoody. Dance styles offered for children include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and creative movement. Dance styles offered for adults are ballet and hip hop. Check out our classes, camps, and birthday parties at www.eimdance.com.

Thank you, Dunwoody! You made this more than a vision

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From the very beginning, we’ve seen Dunwoody Village—and our neighboring centers like Dunwoody Hall, Ashford Place, Williamsburg @ Dunwoody, Sandy Springs Plaza, Cornerstone Square, Cambridge Square, and Powers Ferry Village—as more than just places to shop. These are community spaces. Living, breathing parts of the neighborhood where connections happen, memories are made, and everyday errands turn into something much more meaningful.

We dreamed of a walkable, welcoming destination that felt like Dunwoody’s own version of “downtown.” A place that captured the heart of this city. But a dream like that only works if the community sees themselves in it— and you did. In fact, you’ve turned that dream into something far greater than we could’ve imagined.

We see it in the way patios fill up with conversation on sunny afternoons. We see it when neighbors run into each other unexpectedly and decide to stay a little longer. We see it when local business owners’ wave to familiar faces and when families turn a quick stop into a special outing.

You made that happen. So, from all of us: thank you. For showing up. For supporting your local businesses. For being part of this journey—whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just discovered

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the years go on and the stories keep unfolding, it only becomes truer. That’s why we’re pausing again—to say thank you for the second time in as many years. And honestly? We hope this becomes a tradition.

If you haven’t yet seen the story behind it all, take a moment to visit our YouTube page (youtube.com/ regencycenters). You’ll find behindthe-scenes glimpses and a Dunwoody spotlight that reminds us why we do what we do. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about buildings or landscaping or parking—it’s about community. It’s about belonging. It’s about that feeling you get when you realize this place was made with you in mind.

And we’re just getting started. We’ll keep listening, improving, and investing in ways that make this neighborhood stronger. Because that’s what neighbors do. And if we get to be part of your daily routine—even just for coffee, a haircut, a quick grocery run, or a walk with a friend—that’s something we’ll never take for granted. So, here’s to you, Dunwoody. Thanks for making these spaces something special. We’re honored to be along for the ride.

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Thank you for trusting Edison Prep with your student’s college prep needs!

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The team at Edison Prep is honored to be named the Best Tutoring Center in Appen Media’s “Best of Perimeter” for the fourth year in a row!

At Edison Prep, we work with students to help them achieve their goals in standardized testing and in college admissions. It is our honor to help 2,500+ students every year prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP History exams, as well as academic tutoring for middle and high schoolers! We’ve helped over 27,000 students since our inception! We couldn’t do it without the incredible communities of Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Brookhaven and beyond, who continue choosing our company for their SAT/ACT test prep and academic tutoring needs.

Brian and Silvia Eufinger cofounded Edison Prep in 2010, offering 1-1 tutoring in students’ homes

and local coffee shops. In 2011, Brian and Silvia published the first edition of Edison Prep’s SAT and ACT curriculum—comprehensive workbooks with test content, strategies, and practice materials—which they continue to revise each year. The company soon added AP History Bootcamps to the yearly rotation. And since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to include SAT and ACT group courses, accelerated bootcamps, online video courses, newly expanded academic tutoring and AP tutoring options, and much more! The founders still teach all the SAT and ACT group classes (which is highly unusual in the test prep industry).

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We appreciate Dunwoody & Sandy Springs Crier readers!

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Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates wishes to express sincere thanks to the many Dunwoody Crier & Sandy Springs Crier readers who voted to recognize our physicians and staff. As part of The Northside Network, we aim to be personable, respectful, and reliable in providing the best care possible and to always take pride in our standard of excellence. We are so honored to be named Winner for Best Internal Medicine Practice of 2026!

We are fortunate to have seven very talented and highly respected providers who have served North Atlanta for many years. Doctors Antonia Bunce, Marie Garrity, Mary Sams, Parissa Rabbanifard, Alexander Moore, Shetal Patel and our Physician Assistant, Katie Joslin, are all known throughout the community for their compassionate care. Please visit our website at www.peachtreedunwoodymed.com to learn more about them.

We welcome new patients to the practice and take pride in continuing to serve our existing patients. Call to schedule an appointment at 404-497-1020, option 2. Our office is located two blocks from Northside Hospital, at 875 Johnson Ferry Road, in the Metroderm Building. In addition to the many other benefits of selecting Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates, we still offer free parking!

We want to thank you for voting us the “Best Pet Daycare/ Lodger” in all of the Perimeter area! Every day we strive to provide the community with a premier cage free dog daycare and boarding paradise. Our indoor/ outdoor camp is beautiful (see for yourself on our Muttcams), fun, safe and supervised 24/7. Camp Run-AMutt™ Dunwoody features over 11000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play area for your dog to romp, play and socialize to their heart’s content! Watch your camper online as they run on the spacious grassy area, cool off in the custom waterfall/splashpond, relax on the sun deck or under the cooling misters on a hot day. We also offer dog washing, grooming, boutique, obedience training and surprises you’ll find only at Camp Run-A-Mutt™. Your pup will love it, and so will you. It’s not just the amenities that make us unique. Camp Run-A-Mutt™ is also 100% cage-free for both daycare and overnight boarding. Your pup will receive exceptional care by our well-trained, attentive staff who are certified in pet CPR and first aid.

Overnight Campers enjoy the security of a caring human in the same room while they snooze. Our goal is to make boarding fun by minimizing the stress and anxiety some dogs experience when they are away from home. “Pack boarding” instead of cages, human love instead of being alone, it’s a no brainer.

WINNER – Best Internal Medicine

Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates is a full-service primary care Internal Medicine practice. As a Northside provider, we are dedicated to serving adult patients in the Greater Atlanta area with compassionate, high quality medical care. Our board-certified physicians are highly experienced and committed to providing each patient with the attentive, personalized care needed to maintain good health.

We welcome new patients to our practice, accept most insurance plans and offer a convenient location near the Northside Hospital Atlanta campus. At Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates, our specialty is you!

Accepting New patients!

Offering Services for:

• Annual physicals and Medicare wellness exams

• Preventative care

• Chronic disease management

• Acute illness care

• Diagnostic testing to include onsite X-Ray

Home Helpers of North Atlanta celebrates 6th consecutive year as Best of Perimeter Home Care!

Brought to you by – Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta Suburbs

At Home Helpers we appreciate the recognition our clients and their families have shown over the years for our commitment to truly personalized in-home care. Our deepest thanks go out to our supporters for our sixth consecutive win as Best of Perimeter Home Care for Seniors!

Recent studies show a growing and overwhelming home care trend with a growing senior population. More than 88 per cent of adults 65 or older now live in their own homes. Over 95 per cent of seniors want to age in place the comfort of home. The desire for independence, comfort, less stress, control of personal space, maintaining

routines, the stability of friends and family connections, and better mental health are all cited as key factors.

Achieving those goals when the basic activities of life get more difficult to manage for your older loved one requires an in-home care provider with a dedicated and professional team of heart centered caregivers. In-home care also plays a critical role supporting continued health by identifying ongoing changes. Subtle changes like fatigue, shortness of breath, weight loss, unsteady gait, forgotten medications or appointments and declining social interactions are early symptoms that need attention.

A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal

care, help around the house, provide emotional support, safely speed up recovery from surgery, assist after a return home from a rehabilitation stay or after a stroke. We can also provide the specialized care needed for Alzheimer’s, Dementia or Parkinson’s support.

Expanding needs require more and flexible care options, and we have now added Nursing services as an added support system for families.

Hilary and Greg Eldridge set out fourteen years ago, inspired by family, to raise the bar for in-home care. “I saw what a difference personalized care made for my dad,” says Hilary. “I use his memory as a touchstone to provide quality care that engages the spirit of our clients and honors the

richness of their lives.” For the past nine years that commitment has also earned being voted the Best Home Care for Seniors in North Atlanta.

Whether home is a private house, assisted living community, apartment setting or even receiving additional assistance as you recuperate in a health facility, we can work with your older loved one to create a care plan and schedule to meet your needs. From four hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 care, we’re here to help. We can also provide live-in care alternatives that may be a more economical choice.

For a free consultation please call Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta at (770) 6810323.

Making weekend hunger a thing of the past

Brought

to

you by – Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta

A young boy rummages through the teachers’ lounge on a Monday morning at his school. A teacher spots him and asks him what he’s doing. He says he’s looking for food because he’s hungry. The teacher then asks what he ate yesterday. The boy replies, “I only eat on Saturday, and my brother eats on Sunday.”

That young boy’s story - and the stories of so many other children in need - is what inspired the creation of

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta.

Four years and over 1.5 million meals later, the young nonprofit has captured the hearts and minds of the community, while aiming to eliminate weekend hunger for Atlanta’s food-insecure children.

“This mission cannot exist without the support of the community,” says Board Chair Ron Kirschner. “Together, we are putting these children in a better position to reach their full potential, which is exactly what the world needs. Our wonderful volunteers, donors, and partners get so much fulfillment out of working with us. It’s truly a win-win.”

food manufacturer good2grow collaborate to feed the children of Lockheed Elementary School in Marietta.

A sincere thanks

Brought to you by – Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins LLP

We are both honored and grateful to be recognized as the Best of Perimeter Best Law Firm for the fifth consecutive year. This achievement would not have been possible without the continued support and trust of our valued clients, colleagues, and dedicated team members. We extend our sincere thanks to each of you.

At Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins LLP, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service. These principles are at the core of the exceptional legal representation we strive to deliver every day.

Our firm has built a strong reputation for successfully managing complex matters in aviation, business

law, insurance litigation, and transportation and trucking litigation. We also provide comprehensive estate planning and probate services, including the preparation of wills and trusts. In addition, our real estate practice offers experienced counsel to developers, home builders, lenders, investors, homebuyers and sellers, and property owners.

Since our founding in 1977, Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins LLP has combined decades of experience with a commitment to delivering practical, cost-effective legal solutions. Our clients benefit from personalized attention and the depth of knowledge our attorneys bring to every matter.

We are truly grateful for your continued confidence in our firm and look forward to the opportunity to serve your legal needs in the future.

Real Estate & Transactional Services

■ Commercial Closings

■ Residential Closing Services

■ Reverse Mortgage Closings

■ Short Sale Closings

■ Contract Drafting

■ Negotiation, Structuring, Preparation, and Work-Outs of Loan

■ Transactions for Lenders

Litigation & Legal Services

■ Aviation Litigation

■ Trucking and Auto Litigation

■ Mediation & Arbitration

■ Subrogation

■ Medical Malpractice

■ Premises & Negligent Security Litigation

■ Employment Counseling & Litigation

■ Bankruptcy Litigation

Business & Community Representation

■ Builder and Developer Representation

■ Homeowner Association Representation

■ Default Services

Estate & Planning

■ Probate & Estate Planning

★ 2026 Best of Perimeter As voted by readers of the Dunwoody Crier & Sandy Springs Crier ★ WINNER • Best Memory Care ★

• Best Senior Living Community

Thank you to our residents, families, and neighbors for this honor.

The Perimeter’s most trusted senior living community. Berman Commons offers award-winning assisted living and memory care in the heart of Dunwoody — where exceptional care, Jewish values, and a warm sense of community come together. We are proud to serve the families who trust us most.

ALSO FROM JEWISH HOMELIFE

Berman Commons named Best Memory Care and Best Senior Living Community

Brought to you by - Jewish HomeLife

For the second consecutive year, Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care has been voted Best Memory Care and Best Senior Living Community by readers of the Dunwoody Crier and Sandy Springs Crier — a recognition that reflects not just the quality of care delivered within its walls, but the deep trust the Perimeter community has placed in it.

our team members show up with skill, compassion, and a genuine commitment to the people in our care. Being recognized by our neighbors means everything to us.”

Not ready for a community? Eckstein HomeCare brings the same compassionate, expert care directly to your door — so your loved one can remain at home, for as long as possible.

Wherever your HomeLife is, we make it exceptional.

Located at 2026 Womack Road in Dunwoody, Berman Commons is part of Jewish HomeLife, Atlanta’s nonprofit network of senior living communities and at-home care services. Guided by Jewish values and open to all, Berman Commons offers personalized assisted living and a secure memory care neighborhood — the only one in Atlanta certified as an I’m Still Here® Dementia Care Center of Excellence.

“This award belongs to our residents and their families,” said Lisa Miner, Executive Director of Berman Commons. “Every day,

For families who are not yet ready for a residential community, Jewish HomeLife also offers Eckstein Home Care — providing skilled nursing, personal care, dementia support, and companion services in the home. It’s the same standard of expert, valuesdriven care, wherever home happens to be.

Jewish HomeLife’s continuum of care means families never have to navigate aging alone. From inhome support to assisted living and memory care to skilled nursing and rehab, independent living or hospice and palliative care, every stage of the journey is met with the same commitment to excellence that the Perimeter community has come to expect.

To learn more, visit JewishHomeLife.org or call (404) 3518410.

Thank you

Brought to you by – Restorative Therapy & Wellness

We want to thank everyone for voting for us AGAIN and making Restorative Therapy & Wellness Best Physical Therapy of Perimeter 2026! This is indeed high praise and tremendous honor. Sixteen years ago, we opened our doors, and by partnering with all of you, we made our journey succeed: “We restore your movement.” We specialize in balance, dizziness, reducing falls, cognitive and memory impairments, neurological and orthopedic problems.

Our mission at Restorative Therapy & Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest standard of physical and speech therapy clinical excellence using the most up to date research, clinical expertise and quality assurance for our patients, their family members, caregivers and doctors. Our goal is to optimize your desired movement through a mutual cooperative relationship.

During each visit we focus our attention on you. We apply our extensive therapy knowledge and skill to restore your movement to its maximum potential. We spend individualized time specifically

voting Restorative Therapy & Wellness

dedicated to you to design and continually upgrade your ideal restorative plan. Additionally, we facilitate movement through hands-on techniques which promote healing, muscle integrity and postural balance.

Our speech pathologist helps patients improve cognitive and memory impairments. More specific diagnoses include Aphasia (Expressive, Receptive, Global), Memory and Retrieval difficulties, Anomia, Apraxia (Verbal), Dysarthria, Voice disorders, Pragmatic difficulties, Executive Function challenges and Dysphagia.

We also serve our neighbors and community by promoting health and wellness through periodic out-reach programs. Our falls prevention program, BOLD (Balance on One Leg Daily), as seen on TV, has been highly regarded, exceptionally comprehensive, cost-effective and fun! We offer free ten minute physical therapy consultations and visits to our clinic. Just call to schedule. We look forward to helping you restore your movement.

Restorative Therapy & Wellness 5881 Glenridge Drive Suite 170 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-236-0934

Your gateway to the world

Brought to you by – Expedia Cruises - Dunwoody

We were so grateful when we heard that you had voted us Winner of the Best of Perimeter’s Best Travel Agent! Thank you for this honor. We truly felt welcome when we first moved into our location in the Williamsburg at Dunwoody center and this has only confirmed it.

As a locally owned and operated franchise, we pride ourselves on delivering personal, oneon-one service to our clients. You can visit our Travel Center for expert guidance, or enjoy the flexibility of booking online, by phone, or via email. Every client is paired with a dedicated Vacation Consultant, ensuring a seamless and tailored travel experience - at no charge to you. For those seeking added personalization, our concierge services offer solutions to meet your unique travel needs.

We take the title “Consultant” seriously. Our agency does not represent any single travel partner. Instead, our connections range from globally renowned brands to elite boutique providers - more than 40 cruise lines and 30 land partners - allowing us to curate experiences as unique as your dreams.

Join us for our exclusive Upcoming Events - in-person and virtually – featuring these very vacation providers, right here in our neighborhood.

Dreaming of your next unforgettable journey? "Cruises" may be in our name, but

we can help you plan and book more than just ocean, river, or world-spanning voyages. Ride the scenic rails of Europe or train through the National Parks of the United States, enjoy the comfort of all-inclusive resorts or a casual beach vacation, take an expedition to Antarctica, enjoy the fun and entertainment of the largest of cruise ships or relax on a yacht in the Aegean - we craft vacations that turn your dreams into reality.

Not only can we offer the most luxurious of vacations, but thanks to our affiliation with one of the world’s largest travel groups, we offer exclusive promotions throughout the year. Our ability to secure bookings in advance allows us to offer a selection of prime cruise staterooms at the best prices and our relationships with our partners often allow us to offer special pricing. Additionally, cruises booked with Expedia Cruises earn valuable Expedia OneKeyCash to use on more vacations!

Visit us online to shop and book at www. ExpediaCruises.com/Dunwoody, email us at Dunwoody@ExpediaCruises.com, call us at (404) 735-5548, or visit our Travel Center at 2482 Jett Ferry Road, Unit 685, Atlanta, GA 30338. Love to travel and enjoy helping others? Ask about joining our Team! Follow us on social media or join our mailing list for updates!

Let us help you plan your next adventure – by air, land, or sea – and make your travel dreams come true.

Celebrating 40 years of active, independent living

Brought to you by – Mount Vernon Towers

This year marks a major milestone for Mount Vernon Towers as the community celebrates 40 years of offering a unique and enduring approach to active, independent living in Sandy Springs.

Mount Vernon Towers is an Active 55+ independent living condominium community where residents enjoy the benefits of private homeownership supported by a professional, on-site staff. Led by an Executive Director who oversees the overall operations and leadership of the community, the day-to-day functions are carried out by departments including administration, housekeeping, maintenance, dining services, activities, and transportation.

The community is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected annually by the community’s owners.

As a true independent living community, Mount Vernon Towers does not provide medical, nursing, or daily caregiving services. Instead, the focus is on an active lifestyle supported by convenience, amenities, and a strong sense of community. Executive Director Rita Malone often describes

the experience this way: “It’s like a cruise ship—just without leaving land,” a reflection of the vibrant environment, full calendar of activities, and opportunities available each day.

Over the past four decades, Mount Vernon Towers has distinguished itself not only through its structure, but through its stability. The community has remained financially strong through

consistent planning, responsible stewardship, and long-term decisionmaking, allowing it to evolve while maintaining the foundation residents rely on.

For many residents, the appeal lies in the ability to live independently without the day-to-day demands of home maintenance, while still enjoying a connected and engaging environment.

That balance continues to attract new residents, many through word of mouth.

Situated within walking distance of City Springs and the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, residents have convenient access to dining, shopping, and cultural events, all within a gated, established community.

Life at Mount Vernon Towers can be as active or as relaxed as each resident chooses. A full-service restaurant serves as a central gathering place, while a robust calendar of social, wellness, and fitness activities, along with an on-site beauty and nail salon, is complemented by scheduled transportation.

Mount Vernon Towers also offers a separate personal care and shortterm respite facility on-site, providing added flexibility for those who may need temporary support and welcoming individuals from outside the community.

At its core, the community is defined by a genuine sense of connection, where neighbors know one another, and friendships continue to grow.

Forty years in, Mount Vernon Towers remains a place where active, independent living and community come together.

MOUNT VERNON TOWERS ACTIVE 55+ COMMUNITY

A resident-owned condominium community designed for independent living, offering both ownership and leasing opportunities in the heart of Sandy Springs.

For 40 years, our community has been built on a simple idea, providing an active, independent lifestyle where residents can enjoy connection, convenience, and a strong sense of belonging.

This recognition means so much to our residents, families, and dedicated team, who make Mount Vernon Towers such a special place to call home.

We are proud to be part of the Perimeter community and honored to serve residents from Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and the surrounding areas.

Discover Why Mount Vernon Towers Is a Well-Established Active 55+ Community in Sandy Springs

• Unbeatable Location

• Security & Peace of Mind

• Exceptional Value

• Ownership & Residency

• Active, Maintenance-Free

Our Name - Wade Automotive was founded in the name of the owner’s grandfather, W.G. Wade, who was the backbone of the family, a successful businessman, an avid car enthusiast and collector, and a proud father of three girls - but no boy - to carry on the family name after he passed. Wade Automotive Repair carries his name in the continued spirit of his direct honesty and integrity.

Our Owner - Wade Automotive Repair is owned by Jesse Robitaille, a BMW Master Certified and ASE Master Certified automotive mechanic with extensive experience in repairing all

vehicle types. Jesse graduated with a degree in advanced automotive technology and repair, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition, Jesse was chosen to attend BMW S.T.E.P. 1 Advanced Secondary Automotive Training on a full scholarship. This training develops top technicians capable of thinking outside the box to diagnose and repair issues with today’s most complicated vehicles!

After over a decade in the dealership and independent shop arena, Jesse decided he had enough of the deceit so prevalent in the industry, and so decided to open his own shop intent on establishing and maintaining a proven record of honesty.

Thank you for voting for Conway Law!

Brought to you by – Conway Law

I am so humbled and thankful to be voted the Best Personal Injury Attorney in the Perimeter area! We love being part of this wonderful community! I love being part of this great community whether it’s going to Lemonade Days just a few weeks ago, cheering on our favorite teams at Dunwoody High School, supporting Bring it Home Dunwoody, cheering on the amazing dancers at Dan & Company, or working out with F3. If you or a loved one are injured due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, give us a call.

Last year, I highlighted what to do if you are injured in a car wreck. This year, I wanted to explain two key types of insurance you need to have in place before anything happens. Oftentimes, people shop for car insurance based on the price rather than on the type of protection provided. We have cases where someone is severely injured or even killed, but the other driver has a $25,000 “minimum limits” policy and the client does not have coverage that protects them when

this happens. Here are two types of insurance that you need to protect yourself if someone else injures you in a wreck:

(1) Underinsured Motorist (“UM” or “UIM”) Coverage. This is insurance that protects you if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance or doesn’t have enough insurance.

There are two types of UM insurance: “Add-On” and “ReducedBy.” You always want to have “AddOn” insurance coverage because it goes on top of or adds to the at-fault driver’s insurance. I recommend that your UM coverage match your liability coverage, which is the insurance that protects you if you cause a wreck.

(2) Medical Payment Coverage (“Med-Pay”). This is insurance that covers medical bills if you are injured in a car wreck. If you have health insurance, this can be used to cover your co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance. I recommend that you have at least $10,000 in MedPay coverage.

If you have questions, please reach out or look at our website –www.chrisconwaylaw.com.

Chris Conway

At Conway Law, we pride ourselves on giving each client the attention they deserve and providing top quality representation. We do this by giving personalized attention to each client and each case. Attorney Chris Conway spent years working at one of the top insurance defense law firms in the country before opening Conway Law. He puts his experience and knowledge to work for you. Whether you have suffered, been injured or have lost a loved one in a car wreck, a tractor-trailer collision, a slip and fall or some other catastrophic situation, we will fight for you and give you individualized attention.

At Conway Law, we represent client throughout the greater Atlanta area, including Fulton, Dekalb, Cobb, Clayton, Gwinnett, Douglas, and Hall counties and in cities such as Dunwoody, Chamblee, Brookhaven, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and Sandy Springs.

Zurn Plumbing is your Best Plumber

Our team was just named Best Plumber in the 2026 Best of Perimeter contest, as voted by readers of the Dunwoody Crier and Sandy Springs Crier. That kind of recognition means a lot to us, because it comes straight from the people we work for every day.

For 40 years, our family-owned company has built our reputation on doing honest work and doing it right. We show up when we say we will, figure out the problem, and fix it the way it should be fixed. No shortcuts. No runaround.

Every home and business are a sacred space, and our team leads with courtesy while using the best tools to tackle repairs, inspections, cleanups, and more. One way we do this is through our trenchless, precision pipelining tech, where we fix busted pipes without busting up your yard.

With that, being voted Best Plumber by our community is something we don’t take lightly. It tells us we’re doing things the right way, and it pushes us to keep earning that trust every time we pick up the phone.

We appreciate everyone who voted and everyone who calls Zurn when something goes wrong. We’re here when you need us.

Best Eye Care - Mount Vernon Eye Care, PC

Brought to you by –Mount Vernon Eye Care

Mount Vernon Eye Care, PC is grateful and honored to be recognized as the Best Eye Care for the fourth consecutive year. Led by Zen Rondowsky, OD, they have proudly served Sandy Springs and Dunwoody for over 40 years. Specializing in dry eye treatments including Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, the expert team at Mount Vernon Eye Care includes Farzana Virani, OD, Jeanne Perrine, OD and Farooq Ashraf, MD, who deliver advanced care with compassion. mountvernoneyecare. com, 770.393.0003

SERVICES

Best Of Perimeter

BEST BARBER SHOP

The Reynards Den Barbershop 1141 Hammond Dr. NE Ste. 200, #103 Dunwoody, GA 30346 770-572-7528 thereynardsden.com

Gino’s Classic Barbers 1100 Hammond Dr., #430b Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770-391-9131 ginosclassicbarbers.com

BEST CAR WASH

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BEST AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Lions’ Den – Dunwoody Christian School 4400 N Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodychristianschool.org

Club J After School Program 5342 Tilly Mill Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-812-4000 atlantajcc.org

AUTO SERVICE REPAIR

Wade Automotive Repair 5528 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-609-6473 wadeautomotiverepair.com

Dunwoody Automotive Group 1260 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-0614

BEST BANK / CREDIT UNION

Georgia’s Own Credit Union 5825 Windward Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30005 800-533-2062 georgiasown.org

Delta Community Credit Union 1100 Hammond Dr., #100 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-715-4725 deltacommunitycu.com

BEST DRY CLEANER

Dunwoody Hall Cleaners

5544 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-8443

Mt. Vernon Dry Cleaners 1594 Mt Vernon Rd., Ste. 2 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-1151

BEST ESTHETICIAN

4530 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, #B Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-458-3938 cartiquedunwoody.com

Luxury Hand Car Wash Service LLC

Multiple locations luxuryhandcarwashga.com

BEST CATERING

E. 48th Street Market

2462 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1499 e48thstreetmarket.com

Chupito’s Azteca Grille 1412 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-399-7757 chupitosazteca.com

BEST COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Pollock Commercial 1904 Monroe Dr. NE, #200 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-662-2211 pollockcommercial.com

RGRE

1835 Savoy Dr., Ste. 101 Atlanta, GA 30341 770-393-2006 rg-re.com

BEST CPA

Braver Group, LLC

6400 Powers Ferry Rd., Ste. 360 Atlanta, GA 30339 678-608-0588 braver.com

Rosenthal & Kaplin, PC 200 Ashford Center N., #310 Atlanta, GA 30338 770-551-8665 rosenthalkaplin.com

BEST HAIR SALON/STYLIST

Balance Salon - Nesli Yavuncu 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., NE Ste. 17 Atlanta, GA 30346 770-698-8832 balance-salon.com/nesli

Angela Michael Skincare & Spa 2500 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-731-9611 amskincare.com

Glowsthetics Skin Boutique 4531 Olde Perimeter Way Ste. 200, Member Ste. 202 Dunwoody, GA 30346 470-747-8355 glowsthetics.com

BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Kwartin & Levine, LLP 1190 W Druid Hills Dr NE, Ste. t-90 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-692-4355 kwartinlevine.com

Justin Wyatt - Wyatt Law Group 199 Roswell St. NE Marietta, GA 30060 770-422-2221 jwyattlaw.com

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

Financial Innovations, LLC 6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. F 101, Atlanta, GA 30328 404-458-0065 financialinnovations.biz

Edward Jones- Jennifer A Howard 1870 Independence Sq., Ste A Dunwoody, GA 30338 edwardjones.com/us-en

BEST GRAPHICS & PRINTING SHOP

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More 1402B Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-624-2600 bigfrog.com

Minuteman Press Multiple locations minuteman.com

Bernadettes Hair Salon And Wig Studio 2472 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-7539 bernadetteshair.com

BEST HOME BUILDER/ DEVELOPER

Bill Grant Homes 1711 Mt Vernon Rd. #1 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-7007 billgrant.com

e3 design, LLC 878 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 806 Atlanta, GA 30309 404-993-1633 designwithe3.com

BEST INFORMATION SERVICES

Greater Perimeter Chamber 1000 Abernathy Rd. NE Bldg. 400, Ste. L-10 Atlanta, GA 30328 678-443-2990 greaterperimeterchamber.com

Discover Dunwoody

301 Perimeter Center N. Ste. 200 Dunwoody, GA 30346 678-244-9800 discoverdunwoody.com

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY

Gallagher & White Insurance Advisors 1733 Mt Vernon Rd, Ste. 110 Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-939-5967 gwinsuranceadvisors.com

O’Brien Insurance Agency, LLC 7595 S Spalding Lake Dr. Sandy Springs, GA 30350 404-698-8320 obrieninsuranceagencyllc.com

BEST INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

Nandina Home & Design 5555 Glenridge Con., Ste 200 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-521-9303 nandinahome.com

e3 design, LLC 878 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 806 Atlanta, GA 30309 404-993-1633 designwithe3.com

BEST LAW FIRM

Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins, LLP

1050 Crown Point Pkwy., Ste. 150 Atlanta, GA 30338 404-256-0700 mfllaw.com

Kaine Law

5 Ravinia Dr. Atlanta, GA 30346 404-882-2963 kainelaw.com

BEST LIVING TRUST SERVICE

Estate Innovations, LLC 6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., F 101 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-458-0065 estateinnovations.biz

GA Estate Planning & Probate 1215 Hightower Trail Bldg. C Ste. 100 Atlanta, GA 30350 678-325-0345 gaestateplanning.com

BEST MORTGAGE LENDER

Holly Walther Lending Team 3100 Interstate N. Cir. SE, Ste. 200 Atlanta, GA 30339 404-436-0013 hollywalther.com

LGE Community Credit Union Multiple locations 770-424-0060 lgeccu.org

BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Conway Law, LLC 1862 Independence Sq., Ste. E Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-334-3311 chrisconwaylaw.com

Kaine Law

5 Ravinia Dr. Atlanta, GA 30346 404-882-2963 kainelaw.com

BEST PET DAYCARE/LODGER

Camp Run-A-Mutt Dunwoody

5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., #16c Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-686-3950 camprunamutt.com

Atlanta Pet Resort – Dunwoody 4343 Dunwoody Park, Ste. G Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-212-3131 atlantapetresort.com

BEST PET GROOMING

Scenthound – Dunwoody 5535-B Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-990-1900 scenthound.com/dunwoody

Robin’s Groomingdales –Grooming Salon Dunwoody 2482 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-8902 robinsgroomingdales.com

BEST PET SUPPLY/BOUTIQUE

Country Dog Market

4468 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., M6 Dunwoody, GA 303385 404-693-3044 countrydogmarket.com

Pet Wants – Sandy Springs 4600 Roswell Rd., e120 Sandy Springs, GA 30342 404-705-8445 petwantsatlnorth.com

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Mandi Mitchell Photography 770-722-2825 mandimitchell.com

Lisa R. Reisman Photographs Everything lisarosephotos.gallery

BEST PLUMBER

Zurn Plumbing Service 3724 N Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 770-451-6765 zurnplumbing.com

The Dunwoody Plumber 3870 N Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 770-551-1111 thedunwoodyplumber.net

BEST POOL SERVICES

Spartan Pool Supplies 3645 N Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 770-458-5900 spartanpoolproducts.com

iClean Pools Atlanta 4515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Ste. 294 Atlanta, GA 30338 404-790-9032 icleanpoolsatlanta.com

BEST PRE-SCHOOL / DAY CARE

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta 5342 Tilly Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338

678-812-4000 atlantajcc.org

Dunwoody Christian School 4400 N Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodychristianschool.org

BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOL

Dunwoody Christian School 4400 North Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodycs.org

Wesleyan School

5405 Spalding Dr. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 770-448-7640 wesleyanschool.org

BEST PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More – Dunwoody 1402B Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-624-2600 bigfrog.com

Adman Promotions & In A Snap Imprints 1215 Hightower Trl., #B250 Sandy Springs, GA 30350 404-303-5100 admanpromo.com

BEST REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Karen Cannon Realtors 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy., #103 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-352-9658 karencannon.com

Harry Norman Realtors Atlanta Perimeter 4848 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-526-2504 harrynorman.com

BEST REALTOR TEAM

Karen Cannon Realtors 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy, #103 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-352-9658 karencannon.com

The Robin Blass Group 4848 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 404-495-8233 robinblass.com

BEST RENOVATION/HOME

IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

MOSAIC Design + Build 2358 Perimeter Park Dr., #300 Atlanta, GA 30341 770-670-6022 mosaicdesignbuild.com

A&P Painting and Flooring

121 Perimeter Center W. Dunwoody, GA 30346

678-785-1613

appaintingandflooring.com

BEST STAFFING AGENCY

Extreme Staffing & Production INC

404-815-5085 extremestaffing.com

TRC Talent Solutions

5550 Triangle Pkwy. NE, Ste. 395 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 770-242-1936 trctalent.com

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Travelfaire of Dunwoody 1711 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-3299 travelfaire.net

Planit Travel Designs 678-596-1014 planittraveldesigns.com

BEST TREE SERVICE

Griffin Tree Service 404-234-4810 griffintreeservices.com

Northside Tree Professionals

3116 Chestnut Dr., #102 Atlanta, GA 30340 770-394-0905 atl.northsidetreeprofessionals.com

BEST TUTORING CENTER

Edison Prep 5825 Glenridge Dr. NE, Bldg. 1 Stes. 109, 208, 210, 211, 213 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-333-8573 edisonprep.com

Huntington Learning Center Dunwoody

5500-5A Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-2626 huntingtonhelps.com

MEDICAL

Best Of Perimeter

BEST DERMATOLOGIST

MetroDerm & Center for Plastic Surgery – Sandy Springs 875 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE. Ste 180 and 300 Atlanta, GA 30342

404-257-9933 metroderm.org

Forefront Dermatology

5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 412 Atlanta, GA 30342

404-459-9177 forefrontdermatology.com

BEST ENT

Atlanta Institute For ENT, P.C.

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BEST AUDIOLOGIST

Atlanta Hearing Associates 1713 Mt Vernon Rd., Ste. 4 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-9499 hearatlanta.com

Atlanta Hearing Doctor 5885 Glenridge Dr., Ste. 155 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-7528 atlantahearingdoctor.com

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Seiden Chiropractic Center 1713 Mt Vernon Rd., Ste 2 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-399-6772 seidenchiro.com

Wilson Family Chiropractic 2498 Jett Ferry Rd., #100 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-205-1573 wfc4health.com

BEST DENTISTRY

The Whole Tooth –Dr. Ashley Starnes

5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 9 Dunwoody, GA 30338

678-329-1116 wholetoothdunwoody.com

Dentistry With A Difference 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-393-9450 dentistrydifference.com

Complete Care At Home

11 Dunwoody Park, Ste. 140 Dunwoody, GA 30338

470-943-3404 completecareatlanta.com

BEST HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE

Complete Care At Home

11 Dunwoody Park, Ste. 140 Dunwoody, GA 30338 470-943-3404 completecareatlanta.com

Agape Hospice

Multiple locations agapecaregroup.com

5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., #1280 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-257-1589 ai4ent.com

Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates, P.C. 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 125 Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA 30342 404-255-2918 atlantaent.com

BEST FAMILY PRACTICE

Laureate Medical Group –

Sandy Springs 6135 Barfield Rd., Ste. 200 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-256-8500 laureatemed.com

Jeffrey M Reznik, MD –

Primary Care of Brookhaven 4062 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. C Brookhaven, GA 30319 404-365-6500 primarycareofbrookhaven.com

BEST HAIR RESTORATION

Anderson Center for Hair

5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 106 Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA 30342 404-256-4247 atlantahairsurgeon.com

Hair Restoration Specialists 6065 Roswell Rd., Ste. 300 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-231-3100 hrsatl.com

BEST HOME CARE FOR SENIORS

Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta & North Atlanta Suburbs 5755 North Point Pkwy., #259 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-738-9652 homehelpershomecare.com

BEST INTERNAL MEDICINE

Peachtree Dunwoody

Medical Associates

875 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE, #200 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-497-1020 peachtreedunwoodymed.com

Sandy Springs Internal Medicine Pc

755 Mount Vernon Hwy., NE Ste. 500 Atlanta, GA 30328 678-252-6395 ssim.com

BEST MED SPA

Angela Michael Skincare & Spa 2500 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-731-9611 amskincare.com

Cult Aesthetics

1 Concourse Pkwy., Ste. 620 Atlanta, GA 30328 678-812-2212 cultaesthetics.com/atlanta

BEST MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

PrimeHealthMD 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 15 B Dunwoody, GA 30346 770-800-3353 primehealthmd.com

Weight Loss MD Dunwoody 4468 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-676-7887 eweightlossmd.com

BEST MEMORY CARE

Berman Commons 2026 Womack Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-222-7500 jewishhomelife.org

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody 1240 Ashford Center Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-730-9333 sunriseseniorliving.com

BEST OBGYN

Premier Care for Women 960 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE, #400 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-257-0170 premiercareforwomen.com

North Atlanta Women’s Specialists 5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. NE Ste. 195 Atlanta, GA 30342 318-543-8866 northatlantawomensspecialists.com

BEST ONCOLOGY

Piedmont Cancer Institute –

Sandy Springs 755 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Ste 320 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-350-8711 piedmontcancerinstitute.com

Atlanta Cancer Care –Perimeter/Tower 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Ste 1100 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-851-2300 atlantacancercare.com

BEST OPHTHALMOLOGY

Briggs Vision Group 1637 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ste 100 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-3460 briggsvisiongroup.com

Mount Vernon Eye Care, PC and Dunwoody Opticians 1611 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-393-0003 mountvernoneyecare.com

BEST OPTOMETRY

Briggs Vision Group 1637 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ste 100 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-3460 briggsvisiongroup.com

BEST ORAL SURGERY

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery 1350 Center Dr,. Ste. 100 Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-255-2559 atlantaoralsurgery.com

Peachtree Dunwoody Oral and Facial Surgery 5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., NE Ste. 660 Sandy Springs, GA 30342 404-220-7505 jawsoms.com

BEST ORTHODONTIST

Village Orthodontics

5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, #8 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-745-5388 village-ortho.com

Kaplan Orthodontics

4700 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 300 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-458-5561 jkaplanortho.com

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

The Whole Tooth –Dr. Jason Bongiovi 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 9 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-329-1116 wholetoothdunwoody.com

Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry –Dr. Luke Robert 5507 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-4300 dunwoodypediatricdentistry.com

BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE

Healthy Kids R Us, P.C. 11 Dunwoody Park, #190 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-558-3150 healthykidsrus.com

Dunwoody Pediatrics 1428 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-2358 dunwoodypediatrics.com

BEST PHARMACY (LOCAL)

Thomas Eye Group - Sandy Springs 5995 Barfield Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-256-1507 thomaseye.com

Dunwoody Pharmacy, Compounding & Wellness 4675 N. Shallowford Rd., #101 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-455-1144 dunwoodypharmacy.com

PerimeterRX

5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Suite 225, Atlanta, GA 30342 470-750-0700 perimeterpharmacy.com

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

Restorative Therapy & Wellness

5881 Glenridge Dr. Atlanta, GA 30328

404-236-0934 restorativept.com

Functionize Health & Physical Therapy

5054 Nandina Ln. Atlanta, GA 30338

404-907-4196 functionizehealth.com

BEST SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

5342 Tilly Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 678-812-4000 atlantajcc.org

The Fitness Center at Dunwoody Baptist Church 1445 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 770-280-1210 dbc.org/fitness

BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

Berman Commons 2026 Womack Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-222-7500 jewishhomelife.org

Mount Vernon Towers

300 Johnson Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30328

404-255-3534 mountvernontowers.com

BEST SUBSTANCE

ABUSE/ADDICTION TREATMENT

Peachford Hospital 2151 Peachford Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-455-3200 peachford.com

Atlanta Recovery Place 1742 Mt Vernon Rd., #100 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-691-0005 atlantarecoveryplace.com

BEST URGENT CARE

Piedmont Urgent Care 6660 Roswell Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-996-0195 piedmonturgentcare.com

BEST COMMUNITY EVENT

Dunwoody 4th of July Parade dunwoodyga.org

Green Eggs & Kegs barndunwoody.com

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Peachtree Immediate Care –

Dunwoody 5419 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-284-2067 peachtreemed.com

BEST VETERINARIAN

Village Animal Hospital 1410 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-393-8936 village-ah.com

Dunwoody Animal Medical Center 2482 Jett Ferry Rd., #600 Atlanta, GA 30338 770-501-3464 dunwoodyamc.com

BEST DAY SPA / MASSAGE

Angela Michael Skincare & Spa

2500 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-731-9611 amskincare.com

BEST DANCE LESSONS/STUDIO

Expressions In Motion Dance –

Dunwoody 4470 N Shallowford Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 404-993-4122 eimdance.com

Dan and Company

5501 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Ste. B Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-393-9519 danandcompany.com

BEST DATE NIGHT HOTSPOT

Novo Cucina 5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 470-275-3000 novocucina.com

Eclipse di Luna – Dunwoody

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30346

678-205-5862 eclipsediluna.com

Healing Touch Iyashi 5975 Roswell Rd., Ste. d-241 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-883-3056 healingtouchiyashi.com

BEST GYM/FITNESS FACILITY

London Fitness – The Studio 4630 North Shallowford Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-832-5362 londonfitnessatl.com

Brill Family Fitness Center 5342 Tilly Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 678-812-4000 atlantajcc.org

BEST PERFORMING ARTS / THEATRE

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way

Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770-206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-1726 stagedoortheatrega.org

BEST SPORTS PROGRAM

The Fitness Center at Dunwoody Baptist Church 1445 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-280-1210 dbc.org/fitness

Murphey Candler Baseball 1551 West Nancy Creek Brookhaven, GA 30319 murpheycandler.org

BEST SUMMER CAMP

MJCCA Summer Day Camps 5342 Tilly Mill Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-812-4000 atlantajcc.org

Dunwoody Nature Center

5343 Roberts Dr. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-3322 dunwoodynature.org

BEST WEDDING VENUE

Donaldson-Bannister Farm 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-668-0401 dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

Spring Hall Event Center

7130 Buford Hwy., NE, Suite A-100 Atlanta, GA 30340 770-613-9973 springhallatl.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Best Of Perimeter

BEST BBQ

Morty’s Meat & Supply

5509 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-525-3443 mortysmeatandsupply.com

City Barbeque – Sandy Springs 6649-L Roswell Rd., NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-902-6656 citybbq.com

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Goldbergs Fine Foods – Dunwoody 4520 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-455-1119 goldbergsfinefoods.com

Buttermilk Kitchen 4225 Roswell Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-732-3274 buttermilkkitchen.com

BEST ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT

McKendrick’s Steak House

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 770-512-8888 mckendricks.com

Carbonara Trattoria

5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Ste. 710 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-587-9100 carbonaratrattoria.com

BEST ASIAN FOOD

Nai Thai Cuisine 5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. #13, Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-691-7403 naithaicuisine.com

Hawkers Perimeter 1230 Ashford Crossing, 300 B Atlanta, GA 30346 678-985-5955 eathawkers.com

BEST BAKERY

Nothing Bundt Cakes –Sandy Springs 5975 Roswell Rd., Ste A-103 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-236-2114 nothingbundtcakes.com

Zukerino Pastry Shop 2230 Cotillion Dr. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-220-1733

BEST COFFEE SHOP (LOCAL)

Ark Coffeehaus 4448 Tilly Mill Rd Ste G

Atlanta, GA 30360 678-626-7021 arkcoffeehaus.com

Crema Espresso Gourmet

2458 Mt Vernon Rd Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-731-9020 cremaespressogourmet.com

BEST DESSERT

Zukerino Pastry Shop 2230 Cotillion Dr. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-220-1733

E. 48th Street Market

2462 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1499 e48thstreetmarket.com

BEST FAMILY DINING

BEST BREWERY/BREWPUB

Moondog Growlers

5064 Nandina Ln Atlanta, GA 30338 770-390-0660 moondoggrowlers.com

Pontoon Brewing Company 8601 Dunwoody Pl., Blg. 500, Ste. 500 Sandy Springs, GA 30350 770-674-1075 pontoonbrewing.com

BEST BURGER

Village Burger – Dunwoody 1426 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-522-1600 villageburger.com

NFA Burger

5465 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-666-2874 nfaburger.com

BEST CAJUN/CREOLE FOOD

Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen

Multiple locations 770-557-1682 louisianabistreaux.com

The Juicy Seafood 8371 Roswell Rd.

Sandy Springs, GA 30350 404-369-2088 thejuicyseafoodkitchenandbar.com

BEST HOT DOG

Village Burger – Dunwoody 1426 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-522-1600 villageburger.com

NFA Burger

5465 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-666-2874 nfaburger.com

BEST ICE CREAM

The Frosty Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe 5435 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 770-451-4556 frostycaboose.com

BEST LUNCH SPOT

E. 48th Street Market 2462 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1499 e48thstreetmarket.com

Breadwinner Café & Bakery –Dunwoody

5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Suite A23, Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-999-2623 breadwinnercafe.com

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

Taqueria Los Hermanos –Dunwoody 5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., #3a Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-395-5171 taquerialoshermanos.com

Vintage Pizzeria – Dunwoody 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 470-359-5982 vintagepizzeria.com

Village Burger – Dunwoody 1426 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-522-1600 villageburger.com

BEST FINE DINING

Carbonara Trattoria 5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Ste. 710 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-587-9100 carbonaratrattoria.com

McKendrick’s Steak House

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 770-512-8888 mckendricks.com

BEST HAPPY HOUR

Bar{n} booze {n} bites 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-338-6992 barndunwoody.com

Moondog Growlers 5064 Nandina Ln. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-390-0660 moondoggrowlers.com

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams –Dunwoody 1230 Ashford Crossing, #300-A Atlanta, GA 30346 470-391-2869 jenis.com

BEST INDIAN FOOD

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant Multiple locations 470-448-3126 royalspiceatlanta.com

Viceroy Royal Indian Dining 4719 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-353-3000 viceroyindiandining.com

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

Carbonara Trattoria 5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-587-9100 carbonaratrattoria.com

E. 48th Street Market 2462 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1499 e48thstreetmarket.com

BEST LOCAL FLAIR RESTAURANT

Bar{n} booze {n} bites 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-338-6992 barndunwoody.com

E. 48th Street Market 2462 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1499 e48thstreetmarket.com

Chupito’s Azteca Grille 1412 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-399-7757 chupitosazteca.com

BEST PATIO DINING

Ray’s On The River 6700 Powers Ferry Rd., NW Sandy Springs, GA 30339 770-955-1187 raysontheriver.com

Novo Cucina

5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 470-275-3000 novocucina.com

BEST PIZZA

Vintage Pizzeria – Dunwoody 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 470-359-5982

vintagepizzeria.com

Hearth Pizza Tavern 5992 Roswell Rd NE. Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-252-5378 hearthpizzatavern.com

BEST SALAD

Vintage Pizzeria – Dunwoody 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

Joey D’s Oak Room

1015 Crown Pointe Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338

770-512-7063 joeydsoakroom.com

BEST SEAFOOD

Message in a Bottle

5515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., #420 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-670-6635 messageinabottledunwoody.com

C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar –Sandy Springs 6125 Roswell Rd., Ste. 700 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 470-427-3826 candsoysterbar.com

BEST SMOOTHIE/JUICERY

Tropical Smoothie Café 1155 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Unit #1040 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-522-8866 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Smoothie King Multiple locations 770-280-0187 smoothieking.com

BEST TAKEOUT FOOD

E. 48th Street Market 2462 Jett Ferry Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1499 e48thstreetmarket.com

NFA Burger 5465 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-666-2874 nfaburger.com

BEST WINGS

Three Dollar Café – Dunwoody 8595 Roswell Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30350 770-992-5011 threedollarcafeatlanta.com

Clay’s Sports Cafe 5975 Roswell Rd., D-245 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-843-1233 clayssportscafe.com

SHOPPING & COMMERCE Best Of Perimeter

2026

Dunwoody • Sandy Springs Brookhaven Presented By

BEST APPAREL BOUTIQUE (LOCAL)

Village Threads 5525 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-694-8023

Judy & Grace Boutique

5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Suite 10, Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-680-5213 judyandgraceboutique.com

BEST BEVERAGE / WINE STORE (LOCAL)

Moondog Growlers 5064 Nandina Ln. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-390-0660 moondoggrowlers.com

Dunwoody Beverage 1418 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-698-9363 dunwoodybeverage.com

BEST BOUTIQUE SHOP (LOCAL)

Village Threads 5525 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-694-8023

The Enchanted Forest 5580 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 6 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-399-1923

BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE

Canopy Thrift 8607 Roswell Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30350 770-552-4889 ourcac.org

Labels Resale Boutique Multiple locations labelsrb.com

BEST FLOWER SHOP

blooms of dunwoody 5479 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-395-7638 bloomsofdunwoody.com

Dunwoody Flowers 4656 Kings Down Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-4111 dunwoodyflowers.ws

BEST JEWELER

Lauderhill’s Fine Jewelry 2090 Dunwoody Club Dr., Ste. 107 Sandy Springs, GA 30350 770-396-0492 lauderhillsjewelry.com

Jewelry Artisans 4500 Olde Perimeter Way Atlanta, GA 30346 770-393-0321 jewelryartisans.com

BEST SHOPPING/ ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA

Dunwoody Village 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-575-3200 shopdunwoodyvillage.com

Perimeter Mall

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 770-395-5860 perimetermall.com

PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Best Of Perimeter

Presented By

Michelle Germain –Vintage Pizzeria

5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338

470-359-5982 vintagepizzeria.com

Trey Various – Moondog Growlers 5064 Nandina Ln. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-390-0660 moondoggrowlers.com

BEST BOSS

Dr. Albert Nordone, DDS –

Dentistry with a Difference 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-393-9458 dentistrydifference.com

Dr. Ashley Starnes –The Whole Tooth 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 9 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-329-1116 wholetoothdunwoody.com

BEST COACH

Jasmine Little –

Dunwoody Christian School

4400 North Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodychristianschool.org

Adam Newton –

Dunwoody Christian School 4400 North Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodychristianschool.org

BEST DENTIST

Albert Nordone, DDS –

Dentistry with a Difference 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-393-9458 dentistrydifference.com

Dr. Ashley Starnes –The Whole Tooth 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 9 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-329-1116 wholetoothdunwoody.com

BEST LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS

Dentistry with a Difference 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-393-9458 dentistrydifference.com

Karen Cannon Realtors 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy Ste. 103 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-352-9658 karencannon.com

BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta 2458 Jett Ferry Rd., Ste. 350 Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-465-4050 backpackbuddiesatl.org

The Sandwich Project 404-594-3450 thesandwichproject.org

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

Amir London – London Fitness 4630 North Shallowford Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-832-5362 londonfitnessatl.com

Shelly London – London Fitness 4630 North Shallowford Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-832-5362 londonfitnessatl.com

BEST PLACE TO WORK

Dentistry With A Difference 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-393-9458 dentistrydifference.com

The Whole Tooth 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 9 Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-329-1116 wholetoothdunwoody.com

BEST REALTOR (INDIVIDUAL)

Karen Cannon

1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. #103, Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-352-9658 karencannon.com

Dawn Young Proctor 804 Town Blvd., Ste. A2040 Atlanta, GA 30319 404-610-0311 barnesyoung.com

BEST SCHOOL TEACHER

Greta Newman –Dunwoody Christian School 4400 North Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodycs.org

Christi Dearborn –Dunwoody Christian School 4400 North Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-327-8181 dunwoodycs.org

BEST TRAVEL AGENT

Expedia Cruises – Dunwoody 2482 Jett Ferry Rd., Ste. 685 Dunwoody, GA 30338 404-735-5548 expediacruises.com

Travelfaire of Dunwoody 1711 Mt Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-396-3299 travelfaire.net

Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 6 and 4 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!

FISH FRY

1. Bear’s favorite fish. Florida _____. Greek goddess of victory.

2. Worry. Speckled freshwater fish. Hearty drink.

3. Sign of something bad about to happen. No-no. Small cold water silverly fish.

4. Do watercolors. Sandwich fish. Man of morals.

5. Ballroom dance. 50s-60s popular eatery. Herring-like food fish.

6. Cheese type. Extinct bird. Young haddock.

7. Goatfish. Castle part. War machine.

1 Bear’s favorite fish. Florida ___. Greek goddess of victory.

2. Worry. Speckled freshwater fish. Hearty drink.

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3. Sign of something bad about to happen. No-no. Small cold water silverly fish

4. Do watercolors. Sandwich fish. Man of morals.

5. Ballroom dance. 50s-60s popular eatery. Herring-like food fish

6. Cheese type. Extinct bird. Young haddock 7. Goatfish. Castle part. War machine.

Noted ‘Big Hug’ muralist returns to Spruill Gallery

By DYANA BAGBY dyana@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Charity Hamidullah, the artist whose “Big Hug” mural decorated the Spruill Smoke House two years ago, is returning to Dunwoody with a new exhibit.

“Returns” comes to the Spruill Gallery on May 7 and will feature work by Hamidullah along with fellow artists Sayma Hossain and Masela Nkolo. Hamidullah’s “Big Hug” mural was part of Spruill’s AMPLIFY public art display from October 2023 to October 2024. “Returns” invites muralists who contributed to Spruill’s public art project to show their art inside the gallery, Spruill Gallery Director Shannon Morris said in a statement.

All three exhibiting artists –Hamidullah, Hossain, and Nkolo – work with reclaimed items inspired by their cultural heritage, “which provide them with the means to communicate on societal issues that cross boundaries and cultures,” Morris said.

Since her presentation of “Big Hug,” Charity continues to contribute to public art in Atlanta in meaningful and

impactful ways, Morris stated.

“I am also over the moon to be working with Sayma Hossain and Masela Nkolo, both of whom are among Atlanta’s top emerging contemporary artists,” Morris said.

Hamidullah is a multidisciplinary artist and muralist with a specialty in large-scale public art. On April 21, Hamidullah’s mural, “Wild Seed, Wild Flower,” featuring vivid butterflies, flowers and soccer balls was unveiled in South Downtown Atlanta to greet visitors to the FIFA World Cup. The 10,000-square-foot piece is the City of Atlanta’s largest mural.

Hossain, who was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a textile artist who repurposes found objects using traditional textile techniques.

Nkolo, born in Kinshasa, Congo, is a multidisciplinary artist whose artwork includes sculpture, textiles and performance.

“Returns” will be on view at the Spruill Gallery from May 7 through June 19 with an opening reception May 8 from 6-9 p.m. as well as an opportunity to engage with the artists on June 6 from 2-3 p.m.

Part-Time

YOUTH DIRECTOR (Part-Time) Alpharetta Presbyterian Church — Alpharetta, GA

APC seeks a vibrant, relational leader to serve as Youth Director for middle and high school students. 20–25 hrs/week | Up to $25/hr. Ideal candidates have a passion for youth mentorship and a background in education, coaching, or youth leadership. Retired teachers and ministryminded professionals encouraged to apply. Strong volunteer team and pastoral support in place.

To apply: Submit a brief introduction and resume to jobs@alpharettapres.com.

To place a classified ad, email classifieds@appenmedia.com.

Deadline is Thursdays by 3pm

Part-Time Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Thrift Shop Associate

NFCC is looking for a part-time Bi-lingual (Spanish/ English) Thrift Shop Associate to join our team. In this role, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service while handling cash register transactions, managing our client clothing program, and keeping merchandise neat, clean, and organized. Above all, we’re looking for someone with a warm, welcoming presence who treats every shopper with dignity and compassion.

The schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30am–5:30pm, Tuesdays 4:30pm–8:30pm, and one Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm per month.

If you’re passionate about serving your community and connecting with people in both English and Spanish, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org.

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In Memoriam

Norbert Thomas Leahy

July 10, 1943 – April 11, 2026

Norbert Thomas Leahy — devoted husband, father, and friend to many — passed peacefully at home on April 11, 2026, held close by the love he spent a lifetime giving. Born on July 10, 1943, to Dina Couch and Joseph Leahy, he moved through the world with grace, quiet wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to family, faith, and community.

Norb and Marlene Leahy (née Johannes) began their love story on August 15, 1964, and shared 61 devoted years together. They built a home rooted in laughter, love, and Christian faith, raising six children: Lisa [Adam] Lawrence, Michelle Krautter, Julie [Ed] Warren, Jean [Paul] Trent, Colleen [Jonathan] Nye and Tim. He is lovingly

survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.

Norb is preceded in death by his mother, Dina, his brother, Bobby, and his beloved grandson, Jonathan. He leaves behind a family forever shaped by his love, laughter, and example.

A private funeral ceremony was be held in accordance with Norb’s wishes. The family is deeply grateful to all who walked alongside him and made his life so rich and full. We take comfort in knowing he is at rest with his Father in heaven, watching over those he loved so well.

Rest in peace, dear Norb — your light shines in our hearts forever.