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Musical tribute to veterans
Newcomer Silcox claims victory over McDonald in Republican Primary race BY JOE EARLE joeearle@reporternewspapers.net
A Sandy Springs newcomer claimed victory in the primary battle for a state House seat that sets long-time Republican leaders against one another. Deborah Silcox collected about 57 percent of the vote in early returns in the Republican Primary on May 24, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. See NEWCOMER on page 12
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Members of the Atlanta Concert Band’s French horn section, from left, Susan Swanson, Elizabeth Elberger and Don Rooney, perform “Take the High Road,” a musical tribute to the fallen at The Galloway School’s Chaddick Performing Arts Center on May 22.
EDUCATION Valedictorians & Salutatorians
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OUT & ABOUT Bark in the Park
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BY JOE EARLE joeearle@reporternewspapers.net
of love, of learning and
Atlanta city officials are proposing transferring ownership of the Bobby Jones Golf Course to the state of Georgia. The proposal immediately drew criticism from supporters of the golf course. “I believe this is giving up valuable city parkland,” said Anthony Smith of the Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Course. “It doesn’t need to be done.” Councilmembers C.T. Martin and Kwan-
especially of laughter.
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City Council considers transferring Bobby Jones Golf Course to state
Mike Reiss Producer and writer, “The Simpsons” Featured speaker at Pace Academy’s graduation See more graduation thoughts in Commentary Page 10
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