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THIS WEEK AT CITY COUNCIL
Officials set to hear request for senior living apartments By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council was set to hold five public hearings Aug. 11, including a rezoning request to allow up to 220 senior living apartments. The request has drawn a lot of attention
from some residents who argue the city has enough apartments already and should encourage owner-occupied housing. Dominium Apartments has requested converting the existing LifeSouth building property at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road from office-institution (O-I) to planned development (PD).
Developers are looking to build an affordable senior living complex. At the last City Council meeting in July, several residents voiced strong opposition to the rezoning, which has already received backing from city staff and the Planning Commission.
See REQUEST, Page 19
DeKalb educators reflect on lessons from Tanzania trip
Former DeKalb CEO Thurmond joins bid for governor’s seat
By SIMONE WOODLY simone@appenmedia.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Two DeKalb County educators recently returned from a life-changing trip to Tanzania as Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms grant recipients. Chanda Gordon, a K-12 EL coordinator for DeKalb County schools, and Adina Rudisch, a first-grade teacher at the International Community School, spent close to five weeks abroad, immersing themselves in Tanzanian education and culture. Their journey revealed striking similarities and significant differences between Tanzanian and American school systems. Gordon and Rudisch both found unique paths to the Fulbright program.
See TANZANIA, Page 19
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Michael Thurmond announced he is running for governor.
By DAN WHISENHUNT dan@appenmedia.com
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Two DeKalb County educators spent time in Tanzania as part of a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms grant. Chanda Gordon and Adina Rudisch spent more than five weeks immersing themselves in the nation’s education system.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond made it official Aug. 6. After weeks of hinting at a run for governor, he officially joined the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp. He’s running as a Democrat. “I’m running for governor to fight for working families, protect and expand access to healthcare, and build an education system that creates multiple pathways to success,” Thurmond said in his announcement.
See THURMOND, Page 19