Dunwoody Crier - July 9, 2026

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Dunwoody Fourth draws thousands

By STANLEY LEARY newsroom@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing tens of thousands of spectators for what organizers called the largest Independence Day parade in Georgia.

The parade stepped off at 9 a.m. from the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road, following its traditional 2.7-mile route west on Mount Vernon Road before turning onto Dunwoody Village Parkway and concluding at Dunwoody Village.

This year’s theme, “Honoring the Past, Marching into the Future,” reflected both the parade’s fivedecade history and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Group pieces together community initiative

By ELLE GIRARD elizabeth@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. —

Create Dunwoody has launched the America 250 Community Puzzle Project, an initiative aimed at bringing people together around tables at local businesses.

Hosted at restaurants, shops, office waiting rooms and other community spaces, the project puts 500-piece puzzles at participating locations. People are invited to work on the

puzzles whenever the businesses are open.

The first puzzle features a map of the Greater Dunwoody Village area and includes the logos of participating businesses.

Create Dunwoody is also donating puzzles to senior living centers like Berman Commons and hopes to expand the project with additional puzzles highlighting other areas, landmarks and businesses.

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DeKalb Police arrest suspects accused of burglary spree

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Police arrested three people accused of about two dozen business burglaries in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.

The break-ins started June 18. A news release said there were 14 burglaries at three different shopping centers: 7655 Mall Parkway, 6746 Covington Highway and 1232 S. Hairston Road.

“The burglaries continued around 2 a.m. June 23 in Gwinnett County,” the news release said. “The burglars then struck seven businesses in DeKalb County at 4860 and 4880 Lawrenceville Highway, 3210 Northlake Parkway, 1850 Lawrenceville Highway and 751 DeKalb

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All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Canton man charged with obstructing officer

ROSWELL, Ga. — A Canton man was arrested June 24 on charges of trespassing and felony obstruction after allegedly kicking a Roswell officer in the groin during the arrest, according to police.

The incident began when employees at a gas station on Ga. 9 reported a man drinking on the property and refusing to leave. When an officer arrived, he saw the suspect toss aside a can and walk away from the building.

The officer spoke with the man who said he was leaving but not because anyone asked him to.

The officer caught up with the man walking down Alpharetta Highway and asked for his identification, citing the criminal trespassing violation. A records check turned up an outstanding Fulton

Industrial Way.”

DeKalb Police officers spotted a suspect vehicle leaving one of the crime scenes near Briarcliff and LaVista roads.

“Officers attempted to stop the suspects, but they chose to speed away. Officers pursued them through Tucker,” the news release said. “At one point, the driver narrowly avoided colliding with a marked police vehicle. Thankfully, no officers or innocent bystanders were injured.”

The suspects are accused of throwing cash registers and other stolen goods out of the car during the chase.

“The driver lost control and struck a curb on Hugh Howell Road, where all

County warrant for failure to appear in court.

Before being detained, the suspect asked to finish a cigarette while seated on the ground. The officer agreed to let him take one more draw, but the man never put it out or stood up. The officer and his partner handcuffed the man as he sat and explained the warrant, which the suspect said he hadn’t known about.

During the arrest search, the suspect grew belligerent, yelling and demanding to see the warrant. When the officer ordered him into the patrol car, the suspect refused to get in. As the officer grabbed the man’s legs above the knee, the suspect kicked him in the groin.

Officers secured a warrant for felony obstruction of an officer, and the man was booked into the Fulton County Jail.

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Woman reports theft of ‘abandoned’ items

ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman returned to her apartment on Holcomb’s Pond Court the evening of June 24 to find several items had been stolen, including nearly $3,000 worth of shoes.

The woman told police she is in the

three suspects got out of the car and ran,” the news release said. “Officers located the suspects, including two who were hiding in a dumpster, and took them into custody. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect vehicle had been stolen, as well as one of three firearms in the suspects’ possession.”

Police said the suspects are a 23-year-old, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old.

All are facing multiple charges related to the break-ins. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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process of moving out and had been away overnight. After she contacted the leasing office, some of the missing shoes were returned.

The woman reported still missing 14 pairs of shoes, laundry detergent, a Ring light, laundry hamper and makeup products. She also said her MacBook had been stolen and that she’d tracked it to another apartment on the same street.

Officers spoke with a maintenance worker at that address who said he had been at the residence with painters because of a work order. He thought the apartment was vacant, and they took what was believed to be abandoned items.

Soon after, he got a call from his boss asking if they had taken anything from inside the home and was told to return it.

The maintenance worker told police he returned the shoes and MacBook to the woman’s apartment and showed officers a photo confirming where they were, which helped officers find the computer.

The maintenance worker alleged any items still missing were taken by the painters.

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One watershed, one community, one responsibility

Every time it rains in Dunwoody, every neighborhood becomes connected.

Whether you live in Kingsley, Dunwoody North, Club Forest, Mill Glen, Brook Farm, Redfield or any other neighborhood, rainwater begins the same journey. It flows downhill through streets, storm drains, culverts, streams, ponds and lakes before eventually leaving our city. The health of one part of that system ultimately affects us all.

That reality came into sharp focus for me last week as I watched one of the most devastating rainstorms in recent memory unfold near my family’s home in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Nearly 30 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours. Streets became rivers. Homes flooded. Farm fields that had only recently been planted disappeared beneath the water, leaving families wondering whether an entire growing season had been lost.

Fortunately, Dunwoody is unlikely to experience 30 inches of rain in a single day. Yet every time it rains, the same laws of physics apply. Water follows gravity. It moves through streams and valleys, fills ponds and lakes, enters culverts and storm drains and eventually leaves our city. The question is not whether we receive 30 inches of rain. The question is whether we manage the water we do receive as wisely as we can.

Stormwater may be the only responsibility of local government that literally touches

every neighborhood in Dunwoody. For many years, Dunwoody aspired to be known as a City of Trees, but our trees tell only part of the story. Dunwoody is also a city shaped by water.

Long before there was a city, nature carved our hills, valleys, streams, ponds, lakes and watersheds.

The names of our neighborhoods may differ, but the water does not. Kingsley has a lake. Club Forest has ponds. Mill Glen has a pond. Brook Farm has its own stormwater pond. Other neighborhoods depend upon streams, culverts, detention ponds, drainage channels, retaining walls and other stormwater infrastructure. Each neighborhood experiences stormwater differently, yet every one of them depends upon the same interconnected watershed.

Every homeowner pays a stormwater utility fee. Every homeowner depends upon that system to protect homes, streets, parks, streams, property values and the natural beauty that attracted so many of us to Dunwoody. Stormwater is one of the city’s greatest responsibilities and one of its greatest opportunities to demonstrate stewardship.

Recent city actions demonstrate that Dunwoody understands the importance of managing stormwater as a connected system. The city has funded repairs and improvements to stormwater infrastructure

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in several neighborhoods and is planning additional investments in regional stormwater management. Those are positive steps. They recognize that ponds, lakes, streams, culverts and drainage channels all work together as parts of one interconnected watershed. The challenge before us is ensuring that these same principles are applied consistently throughout the city.

This initiative is about one watershed. It is about one community. It is about one city.

We invite every resident of Dunwoody to become part of the Dunwoody Stormwater Stewardship Initiative. Our goal is transparent government, consistent policies, responsible stewardship, sound engineering,

meaningful citizen involvement and equal treatment for every neighborhood.

Today, the conversation may be about Kingsley Lake. Tomorrow it could be about Club Forest, Brook Farm, Mill Glen, Dunwoody North, Redfield or another neighborhood. Stormwater does not distinguish between communities. Neither should stewardship.

If you believe every neighborhood deserves transparent, consistent and responsible stormwater management, please visit DunwoodyStormwater.org and sign the Citizens’ Petition for Transparent and Consistent Stormwater Management in Dunwoody.

Join the Dunwoody Stormwater Stewardship Initiative.

Learn more. Sign the petition. Help us build a stronger future for every neighborhood.

This is not an initiative for Kingsley Lake.

It is an initiative for every neighborhood in Dunwoody.

Because when the rain falls...we all live downstream.

Danny Ross Founding member, Dunwoody City Council

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 5, 4 and 5 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!

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2. Mountain glacial lake. Fortified wine. Apprentice.

3. Very weighty. Therefore. Coffee order.

4. Mustache maker drink. Fight result at times. Speaker’s spot.

5. Cut and paste, maybe. Orange drink. Verboten.

6. Christmas quaff. Pigeon shelter. Greek sandwich.

7. Guinness drink. Greek supreme god. Yellow quartz.

1 Non-alcoholic beverage. Blood line. Say with certainty

2. Mountain glacial lake. Fortified wine. Apprentice

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3. Very weighty. Therefore. Coffee order

4. Mustache maker drink. Fight result at times. Speaker’s spot.

5. Cut and paste, maybe. Orange drink. Verboten

6. Christmas quaff. Pigeon shelter. Greek sandwich

How to Solve: To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

white squares to the right of it. A number below the diagonal line is the sum of the white squares in the sequence below it. You may only use the digits 1 to 9, and a digit can only be used once in any sequence.

Dunwoody July 4 event was a community effort

Dear editor,

As we’ve celebrated America’s 250th anniversary here in Dunwoody, I’ve been reminded just how special our community is. Throughout the week, I watched neighbors come together to honor those who serve, learn about our history, volunteer, celebrate and connect with one another. It was a wonderful reminder that while we were honoring our nation’s history, we were also celebrating the community we’ve built together.

This celebration was truly a community effort. Thank you to our incredible partners, including the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, Dunwoody Library, Jack and Jill of America, Callanwolde Concert Band, Dunwoody Garden Club and Dunwoody Homeowners Association, as well as our sponsors, volunteers, city staff, public safety personnel and everyone who participated.

From the blood drive and history programs to the Blue Star Ceremony, concerts, story time, community gatherings and our 50th annual Fourth of July Parade, every event reflected the spirit of service, kindness and community that makes Dunwoody so special. In my 15 years being involved with the Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade, I have never seen larger crowds. Seeing thousands of neighbors lining the route to celebrate and cheer on the remarkable people and organizations that make our community so special was a fitting way to mark both our nation’s 250th birthday and celebrate our community.

Thank you for helping make America’s 250th anniversary a celebration that will be remembered for years to come.

Georgia Press Association panel honors Appen advertising team

By ELLE GIRARD elizabeth@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group’s advertising team has won eight awards in the 2026 Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, with the majority dedicated to Senior Graphic Designer David Brown.

Appen Media Group Publisher Hans Appen said that the company publishes free newspapers and its journalism is made possible by the support of its advertisers.

“These recognitions are a testament not only to the quality of our journalism, but also to the exceptional work we produce for our advertising partners,” he said. “They reinforce that promoting your business through Appen Media publications is a smart investment, delivering professionally crafted advertising that reaches an engaged local audience.”

The awards were announced June 12 at the 138th Georgia Press Association convention at the Jekyll Island Club, and are in addition to the 19 awards

presented to Appen’s reporting team.

“[The awards] show the level of talent we have with our in-house designer, David Brown, who has close to 30 years of experience in the industry and has also worked for an ad agency,” said Appen Media’s Vice President of Advertising Mike Dorman.

The Appen team won awards in the following categories in Division E:

• Healthcare ad, 1st place, David Brown

• Food ad, 1st place, David Brown

• Home furnishings/appliances ad, 1st place, David Brown

• Classified section/page, 1st place, Appen staff

• Signature page, 1st place, David Brown

• Food ad, 2nd place, David Brown

• Service/institutional ad, 2nd place, David Brown

• Non-traditional ad, 2nd place, David Brown

“[Brown] really knows the client and the market, so being able to design something that's effective for the advertiser and also produce a graphically appealing ad is what makes him stand apart,” Dorman said.

Local Catholic church plans major renovations

By DYANA BAGBY dyana@appenmedia.com

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Before there was a city of Sandy Springs, there was St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and School.

Now, more than 60 years after the parish was founded, church leaders are asking the city to approve a longrange campus master plan designed to accommodate a growing congregation and future ministry needs.

St. Jude, located on nearly 18 acres at 7171 Glenridge Drive in northeast Sandy Springs and near the Dunwoody border, has applied for a zoning permit that would allow a series of phased improvements and new construction. The additions are included in a campus master plan to replace aging facilities and update infrastructure as the church prepares to serve a new generation over the next 30 to 40 years, according to officials.

Immediate plans include construction of a new parish life center with a commercial kitchen for community gatherings, such as banquets and school performances. Plans also include renovations to the church building and sanctuary and providing a columbarium garden, a sacred resting place for the ashes of the deceased.

St. Jude is seeking approval of the total master plan that includes future projects, such as a construction of a gymnatorium and a new middle school wing.

“We are asking for a permit for the entire master plan, for everything that could happen over the next 10 to 15 years,” Director of Operations Colleen Tyner said. “But the actual work that’s going to be done right now is just the first phase of that master plan. There is no expansion to the school” at this time, she said.

The church has raised about $20 million for the first phase of the campus

expansion and improvements, Tyner said. The permitting process is expected to wrap up with the city in October, and construction would begin in the fall of 2027, she said.

St. Jude was established in the early 1960s, when Sandy Springs was a budding small town north of Atlanta. At the time, most Catholics drove to Christ the King in Buckhead or Our Lady of the Assumption near Brookhaven to attend church.

Jack Spalding, a founder of the King & Spalding law firm, and his children, Hughes Spalding and Suzanne Spalding Schroeder, were devout Catholics and had a 600-acre farm in Sandy Springs. They donated a 10.5-acre tract at the corner of Glenridge Drive and Spalding Drive to the Archdiocese of Atlanta so Catholics in the area could have their own local parish. In a letter dated Jan. 20, 1960, Hughes Spalding requested

that the church be named in honor of St. Jude, a favorite saint of the Spalding family.

After the Spalding family donated the land for St. Jude, they eventually sold off the rest of the farm to developers who built the residential neighborhoods surrounding the church and school.

When Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2005, St. Jude continued to be a cornerstone of the community, Tyner said. The church remains connected to the residents living in surrounding neighborhoods who are supportive of the coming changes to St. Jude, she said.

“We’ve had a really good relationship with our neighbors,” Tyner, 62, said.

“I grew up here in the parish and live here in Sandy Springs, and the church was here before the neighborhoods were here. We feel like we’ve been here the whole time.”

The city and church have seen big changes over the years.

In the 1960s, when Sandy Springs was an unincorporated, mostly rural area, it had a population of roughly 16,000. Today, the city is home to several Fortune 500 companies including United Parcel Service and Newell Brands and has a population of close to 105,000.

St. Jude has grown from a small, rural outpost of Atlanta to a thriving 3,500-family parish that now includes Hispanic and Brazilian communities. The church has more than 80 ministries ranging from Knights of Columbus to a teen band, and more than 500 students are enrolled in preschool and K-8 school.

“Our founding parishioners were founding residents of Sandy Springs, and we’ve been with the community, and we have all grown together and it’s been really nice,” Tyner said.

Parade:

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The Dunwoody Preservation Trust served as grand marshal, an honor Executive Director Kristin Simons called incredible, given the organization’s long relationship with the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, which presents the parade.

Dunwoody police officers on hand described this year’s holiday as a perfect trifecta: the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, giving families an extra day off; the city’s slate of America250 events; and an influx of FIFA World Cup visitors from around the world eager to take in local traditions.

The parade traces its roots to 1976, when Dunwoody first marked the nation’s bicentennial with a parade that began in an office park and ended at a reviewing stand in Dunwoody Village, with thenU.S. Sen. Herman Talmadge serving as grand marshal. After lapsing for several years, the tradition was revived in 1991 to welcome home troops from the Gulf War and has continued every year since.

What began as a modest local event has grown into one of the region’s signature holiday gatherings, now featuring roughly 150 marching units, more than 2,000 participants and about 25,000 spectators lining the route, according to the Dunwoody Homeowners Association.

Following the parade, the community gathered for a festival in front of the U.S. post office in Dunwoody Village, featuring vendor booths, barbecue, hot dogs, frozen treats and a close-up look at parade entries.

Mount Vernon Road between Jett Ferry Road and Dunwoody Village was closed from about 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. to accommodate the parade.

Puzzles:

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“As we commemorate 250 years of America, this project reminds us that

community is built one conversation at a time,” said Rosemary Watts, executive director of Create Dunwoody.

“Whether someone spends five minutes or an hour working on a puzzle, they are participating in something larger by bringing people together, fostering

connections and reflecting on what freedom, belonging and community mean in our daily lives.”

Puzzle sponsors include Ace Hardware Dunwoody, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Chupito’s Azteca, Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry, Dunwoody Prep,

OPINION

Trout fishing and cooking at English Mountain

One nice thing about fishing is that most anglers are great stewards of the environment and believers in “catchand-release.” The idea (like somebody once said) is that a trout’s too valuable to catch just once. But come on. Admit it. Sometimes you like to eat trout.

There. I said it, and lightning has yet to strike me dead. Does that maybe say something about how God Himself views all of this? Does it maybe even mean it’s okay to eat fresh-caught trout once in a while?

Sure it is, and I’ve found a perfect place to do it: English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill (“You Hook ’Em, We Cook ’Em”) just up the road in Sevierville, Tenn.

English Mountain Trout Farm, a family-owned and operated venture located about a half hour from the touristic exuberances of Pigeon Forge, provides fresh trout to many area restaurants.

But there’s another side to English Mountain, too, and that’s where “youhook-’em-we-cook-’em” comes into play.

Here’s how it works. You pay a small fee ($5 as of this writing, and bring cash since they don’t take credit cards) to fish in the pond. No fishing license is required.

What then? One option is to purchase your trout at market price (plus a little more to have them cleaned and butterflied, if you wish) to take home and cook yourself.

There’s another option, too. You can have them prepared for you right there in the English Mountain Trout Farm restaurant – and let me tell you that you’ll be eatin’ good.

How good? Let’s just say it attracted the attention of Food Network’s Guy Fieri, who featured English Mountain on “Guy’s All-American Road Trip,” his Food Network show. He was enthusiastic. You will be too.

But first you ‘ve got to catch supper. It starts at the pond, where they’ll set you up with a cane pole and even bait your hook. Then pick out a good spot (hint: there are no bad spots) and flip your offering out into the water. No fancy casting is required; a gentle underhand swing is all it takes.

My wife goes first, working the cane pole so the corn-laden hook arcs smoothly up and out, just as it should. It lands on the water with a soft splat.

Another

And then…the line goes tight. From the depths, something pulls one way. She pulls the other – and just like that there’s a trout on the line. She lifts her pole, and there’s a huge splash as the trout flashes into view. Folks around her clap and yell “Way to go!”

Our dinner, it seems, is off to a good start.

It’s a pattern that replays dozens of times each hour at English Mountain Trout Farm. There’s that splash as the hook hits the water, and then comes gleeful screaming and happy dancing –and a trout.

By the way, don’t forget that this is catch-and-keep. When you catch a trout (and you will) it goes in your bucket and on your tab. Keep that in mind if your kids are fishing, too, for they may not want to stop. They’ll just be having too much fun.

On a typical day, the folks at English Mountain may process 500 to

600 trout. To make that task easier, owner Charlie Ford has developed and patented an innovative fish cleaning tool called the Butterfly Board. With it, a trout can be cleaned and butterflied in as little as 45 seconds.

The board, which is available for sale in the small gift shop, “makes the whole process significantly easier,” notes Caleb Huttinga, who handles much of the fish preparation. “I don’t know how I made it before without one.”

Another option is to have the English Mountain kitchen do the cooking for you. For $26.99 they’ll prepare your trout (lemon-pepper, blackened, or fried) and serve it with two sides (try the homemade applesauce!) and hushpuppies. The trout is prepared using recipes developed by Charlie’s wife Angie. We start with a couple of English Mountain specialties – the smoked

trout dip and also a trout cake appetizer. The latter is served with a raspberry chipotle jam that perfectly illuminates the trout cake’s flavors. “Illuminates?” Now I’m sounding like a food writer.

For dinner, I order my trout “halfand-half” – part lemon-pepper, part blackened. Each comes seasoned just right to enhance but not overwhelm the trout’s subtle flavor. That can be hard to pull off, but Tiffany nails it.

We also try the fried trout. The fish is crisp outside and moist inside. It’s the best fried trout we have ever tasted.

After dessert (moonshine apple pie … delicious!) I wander back to the pond. Several families are still fishing, and I find myself thinking about the idea of catch-and-cook. What do folks really think about it? Curious, I sat myself down at one of the picnic tables and just listen. Parents and kids are fishing together, having great fun, and I even hear one young angler of about 7 or 8 have a brief chat with her trout as it went into her bucket.

“Mr. Fish,” she says, “you’re going to be my supper!” So there’s one, at least, who is not bothered by the idea of keeping fish.

Neither, it seems, are many of the parents. As one mom put it, “The kids get to see how things actually work. We get to go trout fishing and have a good supper.”

She adds, “And I don’t have to do any dishes!”

English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill is at 291 Blowing Cave Road in Sevierville, Tenn., and can be reached at (865) 429-5553.

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Don’t ignore the signs: What to know about colorectal cancer

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States. While advances in screening and treatment have improved outcomes, it remains a significant health concern for adults as they age.

Colorectal cancer begins in the colon or rectum, which are part of the digestive tract. While advances in screening and treatment have improved outcomes, experts say one of the biggest challenges remains recognizing symptoms early and seeking medical attention when something doesn’t seem right.

Symptoms can include:

• Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding

• Persistent abdominal pain or cramping

• Changes in bowel habits, including new constipation or diarrhea

• Iron-deficiency anemia

• Unexplained weight loss

Many people dismiss these symptoms as hemorrhoids, stress, dietary changes or a temporary stomach issue. But

experts caution that persistent symptoms should never be ignored.

“Bleeding is never normal until proven otherwise,” says Patrick Sullivan, MD, colorectal surgeon at Winship Cancer Institute. “If something changes and doesn’t return to normal, it’s important to get evaluated.”

Researchers believe colorectal cancer develops through a combination of factors, including genetics, lifestyle and environmental influences. Family history remains one of the strongest risk factors, and experts encourage people to know their family’s cancer history across multiple generations. Obesity, smoking, heavy alcohol use, physical inactivity and diets high in processed foods and red meat have also been linked to increased risk.

For those diagnosed with colorectal cancer, early detection can make a significant difference. When cancer is found at an earlier stage, treatment may be less extensive and outcomes are often substantially better than when the disease has spread.

Just as important as early diagnosis is where patients receive their care.

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multidisciplinary team of specialists focused specifically on gastrointestinal cancers. Medical oncologists, colorectal surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, genetic counselors and other experts work together to develop a personalized treatment plan based on each patient’s unique diagnosis.

Winship also has a dedicated team focused exclusively on rectal cancer, providing highly specialized expertise for patients facing complex treatment decisions.

Every colorectal cancer is different. That’s why Winship uses advanced imaging, molecular profiling and precision medicine approaches to better understand the biology of each patient’s cancer. This allows physicians to tailor treatment strategies to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Patients also have access to more cancer clinical trials than any other cancer center in Georgia, providing opportunities to receive promising new therapies and treatment approaches that may not be widely available elsewhere.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, specialized care matters.

To learn more or schedule an appointment with a Winship colorectal cancer specialist, call 678-995-5998 or visit winshipcancer.emory.edu/colorectal-care.

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Whether you’re training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, managing arthritis or simply hoping to stay active with your family, orthopedic care matters. Now, residents of North Fulton have access to a comprehensive team of fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists right in their own community at Wellstar Avalon Health Park.

The orthopedic team at Wellstar Avalon brings together trained experts who focus exclusively on their areas of specialization. The practice includes shoulder specialist Dr. Joseph Burns, hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. William Stults, foot and ankle specialist Dr. Roshmi Bhattacharya, hip and knee replacement

specialist Dr. Eric Kiskaddon, and sports medicine and knee arthroscopy specialist Dr. Jennifer Blanda.

Unlike many orthopedic practices that offer broad general care, every orthopedic physician at Wellstar Avalon has completed advanced fellowship training and utilizes the latest evidence-based, minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to help people recover faster and return to the activities they enjoy.

Wellstar Avalon is a state-of-the-art facility and was designed around the patient experience. Advanced imaging services, including MRI and CT scanning, are available on-site, allowing patients to receive comprehensive evaluations without traveling to multiple locations. Wellstar Urgent Care, physical therapy and hand therapy offices are also conveniently located within the facility, so our team can support patients at every step of the diagnostic and treatment process.

Because Wellstar Avalon is part of the larger Wellstar system, patients benefit from access to one of Georgia’s largest and most advanced healthcare networks while receiving personalized care in their neighborhood. The orthopedic specialists at Wellstar Avalon work collaboratively to ensure patients are connected with the right expert for their specific condition, whether that involves sports injuries, joint replacement, hand conditions, foot and ankle disorders, or complex shoulder problems.

The goal is simple: provide exceptional orthopedic care that helps people move better, feel better and get back to the life they love.

For North Fulton families seeking expert orthopedic care, Wellstar Avalon offers a destination where nationally-recognized expertise, advanced technology and patient-centered care come together under one roof. Call (470) 95-ORTHO or go to wellstar.org/ortho to schedule an appointment.

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A common misconception about vehicle lifts is that they are universal, and all that is needed on the car is a hitch. Read on to learn more about what to consider when purchasing a vehicle lift.

Tongue weight– A car must have appropriate tongue weight to support a vehicle lift. Many electric vehicles, small SUVs and economy sedans lack the tongue weight to support the downward pressure of a vehicle lift. Vehicle model year also influences tongue weight.

Compatibility guidelines – Your local dealer will need to know the exact make and model of your mobility device and the make, model and model year of your vehicle to determine which vehicle lift is appropriate for your application.

Lift types – There are three main types of vehicle lifts: Hoist lifts, hitchmounted exterior lifts, and interior lifts. Hoist lifts are most often mounted in a truck bed, and interior lifts transfer the mobility device into the trunk of an SUV so that it is stored completely within

the car. There are also hybrid lifts that combine features of both exterior and interior lifts, and lifts made explicitly for mini vans.

Additional considerations – It is always best to work with a local dealer when purchasing a vehicle lift. They will consult on the type of hitch needed (Either a Class II or Class III hitch), and what accessories might be beneficial or required by state law. For example, license plate risers are required accessories in several states, but optional in others like Georgia. Back-up cameras are now available on several vehicle lift models to improve rear visibility for hitch-mounted exterior lifts. Your local mobility consultant and lift installation expert will be able to leverage their expertise in helping you determine the best lift for your needs!

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Top mosquito-repelling plants, strategies for bite-free backyard

Mosquitoes are as much a part of Georgia summers as fresh peaches and Braves baseball. There is a saying that Georgia mosquitoes are so big they must check luggage at the airport. In addition to being a terrible nuisance and causing painful bites, they can spread diseases such as West Nile virus, equine encephalitis and Zika virus.

In the spirit of "know thy enemy," some basic facts about mosquitoes are important. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal — biting a person or pet — prior to laying eggs. Water is required for the larval and pupal stages of development, so eggs are usually laid on standing water. The amount needed is tiny; an empty bottle cap will do. The larval and pupal stages last around seven days, and the lifespan of an adult mosquito is two to four weeks.

Controlling adult mosquitoes can be challenging. Electrical and ultrasonic repelling devices have not proven effective. Due to the short lifespan of mosquitoes, insecticidal sprays and fogging provide only temporary control, and they can be lethal to pollinators and toxic to people and pets. An integrated mosquito management plan utilizes multiple strategies to ensure a healthy, balanced ecosystem to keep mosquito populations in check.

Since mosquitoes require water to develop, eliminating water sources for larval and pupal development is an effective option. Remove all standing water, such as from trays under potted plants, gutters, downspouts, tarps and tires. Change the water in pet bowls and bird baths at least once a week to interrupt larval development. Buckets filled with water can also be scattered around the yard as an attractive place for females to lay their eggs, and a biologically based larvicide (“mosquito dunks”) placed in the bucket prevents larval development.

Mosquitoes are a food source for birds and beneficial insects, so a layered landscape with trees, shrubs, ground covers and pollinator plants will establish habitats for birds, dragonflies and other insect-eating animals. Bats can eat thousands of insects per night, so adding a bat house may also help control the adult mosquito population. Aromatic cedar mulch may also help keep mosquitoes away from your yard, and a mosquito is no match for a wellplaced porch or patio fan.

Mosquitoes target their victims by

A collection of potted herbs, marigolds, lemon thyme, oregano, English lavender and lavender cotton. I took this photo in Budapest and confirmed the plants by smell, touch or my plant app. I was familiar with all except lavender cotton. These highly aromatic varieties help mask human odors to deter biting pests in outdoor seating areas.

tracking body heat and the carbon dioxide we exhale. They can be repelled by strong herbal and citrus scents that mask human odor. Plants with strong fragrances can be planted in flower beds or containers around seating areas, doors and windows to repel mosquitoes. Here is a list of common mosquitorepelling plants:

• Perennial herbs: Lavender, lemon thyme, lemon balm, rosemary, sage and mint. The leaves of these plants must be crushed to release the plant oils and scent. After testing for skin sensitivities, the crushed leaves can be rubbed on arms, legs and the neck to spread the scent. Sprigs of sage, rosemary and lemon thyme can also be burned on a grill or added to a fire pit to disperse the scent.

• Basil: An annual herb that repels flies and mosquitoes without its leaves being crushed. As a bonus, the leaves are great for making pesto.

• Flowering perennials: Catnip and monarda, or bee balm, have fragrances that tend to repel mosquitoes while attracting beneficial pollinators. Allium is a flowering perennial bulb with a garlic or onion scent.

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This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Anne Wiskind, a Master Gardner since 2024. She is a life-long gardener with an active interest in protecting pollinators and encouraging biologic diversity. Anne does most of her gardening at her lake house in Blairsville, Georgia. She is appreciative of her mentors in the North Fulton County Master Gardeners.

• Annuals: Marigolds act as a natural mosquito repellent because they contain pyrethrum, a compound used in commercial pesticides. Both the flowers and the crushed leaves are fragrant. Scented geraniums are a fragrant annual for beds but can be toxic to skin. The citronella plant on its own has little effect, although the oil from its leaves may act as a repellent. Nasturtium leaves and flowers have a peppery scent.

All these plants should be regularly maintained and trimmed, as new growth is more aromatic than old. Ultimate control relies on staying one step ahead of the mosquito breeding

cycle. A few strategic adjustments to your landscape drainage and plant choices will ensure your backyard remains a sanctuary for your family rather than a haven for pests.

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Louise Gregory McCahan

August 6, 1939 – June 17, 2026

Louise Gregory McCahan of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.

Louise was born August 6, 1939 at Georgia Baptist Hospital to Dr. James Edward Gregory and Martha Brake Gregory. She graduated from Grady high school in Atlanta. She attended the University of Alabama where she was a member and vice president of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in May of 1961.

For Louise a strong faith was the cornerstone for all she did. Her faithbased integrity meant others could always know her decisions/recommendations were guided by a strong set of personal principles.

At Alabama she met her future spouse Bill McCahan in 1957. They were married on June 17,1961 in Atlanta. The subsequent 65 years were filled with family, travel, tennis, volunteer activities (church and community) and building lifelong friendships. During these years Louise and Bill lived in Hickory, NC, Elmira, NY and finally settled in Atlanta (Dunwoody).

In Dunwoody she was an active member of Kingswood United Methodist Church teaching children’s Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, chairing the Board of Trustees, coordinating weddings and funeral services, involved with starting the hand bell choir and going on multiple mission trips to Honduras and Red Bird Mission (Kentucky). On some of the mission trips she was accompanied by her son Greg and grandson Matt.

She served as President of Dunwoody Homeowners Association, was a graduate of Leadership DeKalb (1993), Chair of Kingsley Lake Association Board, managed two

political campaigns for her local County Commissioner, was on the Board of Directors of Stage Door Players, and chaired two Holiday Decorator Show Houses to raise funds for the North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center and Dunwoody Library. She began playing tennis in May,1972 and with another group of tennis newbies formed an ALTA team that some years later won a City Championship for their division. Louise also ran a segment of the 1996 Olympic Games Torch Relay and was a volunteer during the Games.

Louise remained an active traveler with trips to many countries, cruises, a safari to Africa and visits to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. She also spent many delightful days traveling with Bill and her two grandchildren to beaches and theme parks and eventually accompanying granddaughter Kate to many Regional meets as she became a competitive/collegiate diver.

She is survived by her husband Bill, son Greg (Becky), daughter Leigh (Chris), grandchildren Matt and Kate McCahan, sister-in-law Virginia McCahan, nieces Karen Blalock (Bill) and Kathy Hotton (Eric) and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and brother Ed Gregory (Martha). A Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 18 at 2:00 PM at the Kingswood UMC in Dunwoody.

Louise will always be remembered for her good nature, sense of humor, sound advice, deep love of family and friends and her fascination with seeking new adventures to pursue. She will be greatly missed by her husband, family and all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kingswood United Methodist Church, 4896 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338.

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Federal Reserve’s crystal ball costs markets their compass

D.C. AIKEN Guest Columnist dcaiken.com

Somewhere along the way, Wall Street stopped reading economic reports and started treating every Federal Reserve meeting like a séance. What was once a discussion about current economic conditions has become an elaborate exercise in divination. Every Federal Open Market Committee meeting now resembles a national scavenger hunt. Investors parse every adjective in the policy statement, every raised eyebrow during the chair's press conference and every colorful dot on the infamous Dot Plot as though the future had been secretly encoded in punctuation. Somewhere along the way, Wall Street stopped analyzing data and started auditioning for The Amazing Kreskin, a famous mentalist.

Perhaps it's time for the Fed to rediscover a simpler philosophy: present the facts, explain today's economy, and let markets do what they were designed to do…price risk based on evidence rather than speculation.

The flaw in forward guidance is deceptively simple: it assumes the future will cooperate. It almost never does.

Only weeks ago, escalating tensions in the Middle East had analysts confidently forecasting oil prices above $100 per barrel for an extended period of time and warning of a renewed inflation surge. Today, crude trades closer to $70, dramatically reshaping the inflation outlook before a single Fed projection had the opportunity to become reality.

That is the fundamental weakness of long-range policy forecasts. They cannot foresee wars, ceasefires, pandemics, supply chain disruptions, technological breakthroughs or geopolitical surprises. Yet financial markets routinely react to these projections as though they were economic destiny rather than conditional forecasts built on assumptions that may be obsolete by next Tuesday.

Mortgage rates offer a perfect illustration. Rather than responding primarily to incoming data on inflation, employment and economic growth, they often swing on speculation about

Ironically, the Fed's effort to reduce uncertainty through forward guidance may be creating more of it.”

D.C. AIKEN Senior VP of Lending, CrossCountry Mortgage

where policymakers might be headed months from now… intentions that can change after the very next employment report or inflation release.

Markets function best when disciplined by facts, not forecasts. Price discovery is most effective when participants evaluate current information instead of attempting to reverse-engineer the Federal Reserve's state of mind.

Ironically, the Fed's effort to reduce uncertainty through forward guidance may be creating more of it. Rather than encouraging investors to study the economy, it encourages them to study the Fed studying the economy a hall of mirrors where expectations increasingly drive prices instead of fundamentals.

Sometimes the most effective monetary policy is also the least theatrical: present the data, acknowledge the uncertainty, and allow markets to perform their essential function.

After all, I have a philosophy that has served me well: “I am only sometimes right. The market is always right.”

The Federal Reserve might benefit from embracing a little of that humility. Crystal balls have a poor track record. Markets, eventually, do not.

DC Aiken is Senior Vice President of Lending for CrossCountry Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.

The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC or its affiliates.

The dental visit that saved me an $80 ticket

School zone cameras leave little to smile about.

On one hand, they affirm that some motorists drive too fast where children congregate – more than 10 mph over the school zone speed limit. That’s bad.

On the other hand, they are a form of profit-based law enforcement. That’s bad, too.

Fortune magazine reports that since Georgia made the cameras legal in 2018, local governments have raked in at least $112 million in fines.

Sandy Springs just extended its contract with RedSpeed, one of the nation’s leading operators of school zone camera systems.

Police Maj. Michael Lindstrom told the City Council June 16 that the devices work. Since the camera program launched in 2021, he reported, RedSpeed has logged a 94 percent decline in the number of daily speed violators in Sandy Springs school zones. Records also show that 90 percent of those cited are not residents.

Still, RedSpeed reports there remain instances of motorists driving from 60-62 mph through active school speed zones.

Most striking is that only 1.6 percent of drivers contest the citations.

Sounds good: safer schools, more money, and almost no one disputes their guilt.

Pushback from legislators

Yet, growing numbers of Georgians are fighting use of these devices as they currently operate.

State Rep. Clay Pirkle, (R-Ashburn) has called the cameras a “gravy train of revenue…disguised in school safety language.”

State Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), a champion for law enforcement, has supported legislation to prohibit camera companies from receiving a share of the fines, and instead receive a flat fee for the service. He has also suggested that all devices be uniform

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throughout the state, with flashing lights and signs clearly warning drivers when speed enforcement cameras are operating.

State Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon) sponsored legislation last year to eliminate the cameras altogether. He provided a stack of emails from angry Georgians ticketed who reported lights were not flashing, they didn’t even know they were in a school zone or the cameras were otherwise unfair.

I received notice in March that my car was snapped driving 42 mph in a 25 mph school zone on North Point Parkway Jan. 27. The time stamp said 3:58 p.m., well within the frame of enforcement.

Yes, I was on North Point Parkway Jan. 27 around that time. Why argue? There was the picture. Guilty.

Then, I changed my mind. It was impossible for me to have been speeding through that school zone, and I could prove it.

Disputing the charge

I appeared in Alpharetta Municipal Court in April and pleaded not guilty.

I told the judge that I was a reporter and had covered Alpharetta’s adoption of the school zone camera program. With extensive knowledge

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flashing. The picture did not include an image of the yellow light apparatus – just my car and the time stamp. I brought copies of the articles I’d written as evidence.

I also brought evidence that on Jan. 27, I was returning home from a 3 p.m. dental appointment at the Swan Building on Old Milton Parkway, one of the busiest arteries in the city. The appointment included a cleaning, then an examination from the periodontist. I had my dental appointment card and receipt for the services rendered.

Finally, I told the judge that to trust the traffic camera, he’d have to believe that in 58 minutes I had:

• Undergone a dental cleaning.

• Waited for the periodontist to check my gums.

• Walked down a flight of stairs, out to my car and exited the lot.

of the program, I knew it would be suicide to speed through any Alpharetta school zone when lights were flashing, akin to stomping the accelerator when you see a cop on the side of the road with a radar gun aimed at your grill, I told the judge. The lights could not have been

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• Driven 2.5 miles at rush hour through six traffic signals on a street that carries some 50,000 vehicles a day.

Indeed, the judge couldn’t believe it, so he dismissed the case.

Here’s the worst part. There was no person – no accuser – I could confront in court. There was only a photograph with a time stamp.

I’m with Sen. Albers on this one.

The City of Dunwoody Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 for the purpose of due process of the following:

RZ 26-02, 1369 Spalding Drive & 5646 Roberts Drive: The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC requests a rezoning from the R-100 (Single-dwelling Residential-100) district to the R-60 (Single-dwelling Residential-60) district to allow the creation of 3 lots.

RZ 26-04, 209, 211, 219 & 223 Perimeter Center Parkway and 1051 Hammond Drive: High Street Development, LLC requests to modify the zoning conditions for the property to amend the site plan and ratio of approved uses for Block 6 of the High Street development.

RZ 26-06, 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Lennar Georgia, LLC requests a rezoning from the O-I (Office-Institution) district to PC-3 (Perimeter Center) district to allow the development of up to 33 townhomes.

Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.

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