Insights, Summer 2015

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Insight Summer 2015

Bit by bit, Doraville contin- ues to grow, change, evolve The latest piece in Doraville‘s sive access to a private swimming evolving economic development pool and other amenities. Overall, the puzzle fell into place recently with site will include 1,049 parking spaces. the announcement of a $150 mil- The current building, which will be lion planned mixed use/multi- demolished, is located on a huge ex- residential complex along Buford panse of parking lot sloping down Highway, just outside of I-285. from Buford Highway, but this will The creation of prominent Atlanta change with the new complex. An building designer Steve Macauley, underground parking garage for ten- the new project will be located on ants and shoppers will raise the over- the shuttered former site of a K- all landscape to street level. The Mart that closed in 2010. ―We streetscape along Buford will be en- chose the name Nexus for the new (Continued on Page 2) development,‖ noted Macauley, ―because the word is derived from a Latin term meaning connecting or binding together. We see this project as an important crossroads in this growing northeast quadrant of Atlanta that will bind together the burgeoning business community with Doraville‘s diverse demo- City Hall (770) 451-8745 graphic make-up.‖ Police Dept. (770) 455-1000 Upon completion, the 13-acre site Emergency 911 will consist of over 44,000-square Code Compliance (678) 530- feet of retail, a 140–room upscale 2006 hotel, and 504 units of residential Jail (770) 455-1716 that include 140 units for senior Fire Dept. 911 living, 350 multi-family units, and Parks/Recreation Dept. 14 townhomes uniquely designed (770) 936-3850 around several central courtyards Library (770) 936-3852 and reflecting pools. Residents of Public Works (770) 936-3855 the housing units will have exclu- Courthouse (770) 455-1001 From Page 1 From the City Manager’s Bit by bit... Desk hanced with a 10‘ tree zone and 10‘ sidewalk and there will be By Dr. Shawn Gillen easy ―right in, right out‖ access off of the highway. ―Conceptually, the development Thank you all for taking the time to read this issue of Insight. There is so much go- will be comparable to the popular ing on in Doraville, it is getting hard to keep up! Town Brookhaven located a few This month‘s Insight is informing you about just some of the great things happening miles away,‖ said Macauley. ―We in Doraville. We have seen significant progress at the Assembly development site, hope to lure ‗white tablecloth‘ res- we have an exciting development happening at the old K-Mart site, the Food Truck taurants to the site and the luxury Rally happening each month, and the SWEEPS program just to name a few. The townhomes, on par with those Food Truck Rally has really gotten off to a good start. This is a new event for Do- found in Brookhaven or Buck- raville and is happening every second Wednesday of the month this summer and fall. head, will have a $400-$500,000 One of the things that I am very excited about is the new SWEEPS program that has price range. They will be aimed at been funded in this year‘s budget (see story on Page 6). A year ago we conducted a Millennials and other high income pilot project on a code enforcement sweep of a multi-family housing complex. The professionals likely to move to the sweep found over 450 code violations and kick started a remodeling of the complex area as the nearby Assembly de- into a beautiful new place. With the passage of the budget for the SWEEPS program by the Mayor and City Council, we will conduct sweeps of three to four additional velopment gains momentum.‖ multi-family housing complexes in Doraville this year. We expect to see the same Assembly is the former GM site kind of result we saw with the pilot project. that is currently being built less than a mile from Nexus. Thanks again for checking in with us and have a great summer. Macauley added that the success of the project may lead to other similar developments in the future. Onward and Upward! ―We love the Doraville/Chamblee By Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman area for many reasons and hopefully this won‘t be a one-time shot As I page through this issue of Insight, I am very proud to see photos but something we will do again and stories on an increasing number of fun activities for Doraville with future projects,‖ he added. residents and, with luck and good planning, there will be more in the months and years ahead. Residents are always telling me they wish The project recently completed that we could, in one respect, turn back the clock to a time when initial hurdles, according to Luke neighbors knew their neighbors and people got together to just social- Howe, Doraville‘s Director of ize and have fun. Economic Development. ―Our city I believe those days are returning. From monthly senior luncheons to Touch-A-Truck, council has granted rezoning for from food truck rallies to numerous sports activities for people of all ages and Movies the development and the Doraville Under the Stars, we are seeing a renaissance of grass roots socializing that takes all of Downtown Development Authori- us beyond the realm of cell phone and social media communications to just start talk- ty unanimously adopted an agree- ing to each other again. In this fast-paced, high-tech world, that can hopefully lead to ment with Macauley Investments a more ―stop and smell the roses‖ atmosphere. to redevelop the site,‖ said Howe. You are reading more and more about new business development like the Assembly Doraville will provide the equiva- and Nexus projects and new businesses opening their doors every week. It is good to note that all of this growth has a very positive side effect: not only does it enhance our lent of $32 million in tax abate- reputation as ‗a good place to live,‘ but it allows the city to fund new and exciting ments over the next 20 years to activities for residents. In the past few months we inaugurated the food truck rallies support the redevelopment. and Touch-A-Truck for residents and hopefully next year we will be financially able to ―We are very excited about this do even more such as a special Memorial Day celebration or a 4th of July spectacular. new project,‖ said Mayor Donna All of these activities are planned with YOU, our residents, in mind. Please feel free Pittman. ―This will provide impe- to let me and our other city leaders know what you would like to see in terms of more tus for more investment in Do- civic activities and we will do our best to make it happen for you. raville, especially along Buford We always welcome your comments and suggestions. Have a safe and fun summer! Highway.‖ Plans call for construction to begin Insight is published quarterly for the citizens of Doraville. We appreciate and welcome your input. Please contact Bob Kelley, Doraville Public Information Officer, email: rob- on Nexus in late 2016 with a com- [email protected]. pletion date of late 2017.

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Two key City Hall posts filled by Bascu- ñana, Henderson Two key positions at City Hall were filled recently with the addition of Enrique Bas- cuñana and Sherry Henderson as Commu- nity Development Director and City Clerk, respectively. Both bring a wide range of experience to their new positions. Community Development Henderson Bascuñana Enrique Bascuñana, AICP, brings to the Community Development Director posi- 8745 ext. 234 or by email at En- City Council. She is a member of numer- tion over 17 years of project experience [email protected]. ous professional groups including Georgia with the City of Atlanta including zon- Municipal Association, National League ing, urban design, development re- City Clerk of Cities and the International Institute of view/permitting, land use and redevel- Municipal Clerks. She can be reached at opment and community outreach. Bas- Sherry D. Henderson was formerly City Clerk and Elections Superintendent in (770) 451-8745 ext. 221 or by email at Sher- cuñana earned his planning certification [email protected] from the American Institute of Certified Riverdale, Georgia. She brings over 15 Planners (AICP) in 2002. years of experience to the Doraville po- sition with core competencies including The Community Development Depart- experience in automating government ment is responsible for working with the processes, spearheading an Open Rec- citizens of Doraville, the development ords Tracking System Solution, and community, boards and commissions providing assistance in the development and elected officials while managing and management of municipal operating current planning, long-range planning, budgets. zoning, land development, storm water management, arboriculture, building Currently working to get her municipal construction, and sign permitting. clerk certification at Carl Vinson Insti- The best way to play an active role in tute of Government at the University of Bascuñana holds a Master of City Plan- Georgia, she also has experience in di- how your city operates is to attend ning degree from Georgia Institute of recting improvements to the election and participate in regularly scheduled Technology and a Bachelor‘s degree in process, implementation of council city government meetings and social Spanish Translation/Economics from agenda management systems, and events. The public is welcome at all the University of Maryland. In his near- led/managed an initiative to automate meetings/events listed below. ly two decades with Atlanta‘s Depart- many government processes with the ment of Planning & Community Devel- introduction of digital systems. These  City Council meetings are held opment, Bascuñana drafted over 41 sep- systems allowed for central archiving, the first and third Monday each arate pieces of zoning legislation, spear- better processing of data, and faster month, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. headed over 20 major corridor and transfer and sharing of information neighborhood rezoning projects and throughout city government networks.  Doraville Planning Commission participated in over 10 neighborhood meetings are held the first master plans, redevelopment plans and Under administrative direction from Wednesday of each month at 6 LCI studies. Doraville City Manager Dr. Shawn Gil- p.m. at City Hall. len, Henderson will be tasked with di- During his tenure with the City of At- recting, managing, supervising and coor-  Doraville Downtown Develop- lanta, he approved over 500 special ad- dinating the activities and operations of ment Authority meetings are held ministrative permits for highly-visible the City Clerk‘s office including prepa- quarterly at 6 p.m. at City Hall. citywide private development projects ration and recording of the activities and Check the city website for meet- including Ponce City Market, Woodruff decisions of the City Council and codifi- Arts Center High Museum expansion, cation and maintenance of official City ing dates. Emory Crawford Long Hospital Campus records. Additional duties will be to  Senior Citizens monthly potluck expansion, Midtown's Technology administer municipal elections; coordi- luncheon, held the second Square, Georgia Aquarium, World of nate assigned activities with other divi- Wednesday of each month at the Coca-Cola, Terminus Buckhead as well sions, departments and outside agencies; as numerous high-rise residential devel- and provide highly responsible and com- Doraville Civic Center. opments. Bascuñana‘s office is in City plex administrative support to the City Hall and he can be reached at (770) 451- Manager and members of the Doraville

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Habitat for Hu- manity ReStore opening in Do- raville this fall A Habitat for Humanity ReStore is set to open in Doraville this fall at 3740 Technology Parkway (just south of Big Green Egg, facing I-85). ReStore is a non-profit home im- provement and donation center that Pamper your pets at The Ark sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor and building Sit. Stay. Play. ize and exercise under staff supervision supplies of all types to the public at a and the animals are then allowed to relax That‘s the choices your pets now fraction of the retail price. In return, in climate controlled individual rooms ReStores, owned and operated nation- have with the recent opening of with orthopedic support beds and car- wide by local Habitat for Humanity The Ark Pet Spa and Hotel at peted kitty trees.‖ affiliates, use proceeds to build homes 6485 Peachtree Industrial at Tilly for millions of people. Mill Road. The spacious, clean The Ark‘s prices for all services are com- ―spa‖ offers peace of mind to pet parable with other similar boarding facili- ―The ReStore creates a ‗virtuous cir- lovers who may need to board ties in the Doraville area. One of the cle‘ in our community,‖ says Drew Meyer, Sr. Director, ReStore Opera- their animals for an extended time more impressive features found there are tions Group. ―The donor receives a or want to spoil them with a day ―pet cams‖ that not only ensure 24-hour tax receipt, the customer gets a fantas- of exercise and socializing. From safety, but provide pet owners the luxury tic bargain and the funds raised help the everyday to the exotic, all of online and smartphone app viewing in build homes and hope in our commu- kinds of animals are welcomed at case they‘re wondering what Fido is up nity and around the world. With the the 5,000 square-foot facility that to! The Ark also has relationships with inventory changing daily the ReStore opened in Doraville in late April. local veterinarians should medical assis- is a real ‗treasure hunter's‘ paradise.‖ tance be required. Talk about pampering… ReStore will be open from 10 a.m.-6 The Ark also offers unique gifts and p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They ―We offer full service boarding, goodies for pets and pet owners. They will be picking up donations daily and day care, grooming and training,‖ residents and businesses can help have everything from pet candles to or- said Adam Harbin, marketing di- "Stock The ReStore" by calling the ganic foods and treats and dog supple- rector for The Ark. ―‖Our staff of donation hotline at 770-962-4200 to ments. 10 can accommodate 45 pets for schedule a free pick up. boarding and up to 90 pets for The Ark‘s hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The ReStore team will be announcing daycare. Indoor and outdoor rec- Monday thru Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on their grand opening date in the very reation spaces allow pets to social- Saturday and Sunday is for pick-up only. near future. Doraville 2nd best place to start a business in Georgia NerdWallet, a consumer finance Business climate raville‘s proximity to Atlanta, major transportation routes and two website, has conducted a study to  find the best places in Georgia to Average revenue of businesses large airports make it a prime location. With 1,580 businesses, the start a business – and Doraville  Percentage of businesses with city boasts an impressive number ranked second. When making this paid employees decision, NerdWallet took into of businesses per 100 people and consideration factors such as the  Businesses per 100 people features high average revenue per business ($5,361,780), second on- current business climate and signs Local economic health of local economic growth. ly to Alpharetta.  Median annual income To determine this ranking, Nerd- These factors, coupled with a high Wallet examined 126 places in  Median monthly housing costs percentage of businesses with paid employees (38.04%) make Do- Georgia with populations of 5,000  Unemployment rate or more and analyzed the follow- raville an ideal place to launch a ing factors: NerdWallet concluded that Do- business.

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Food truck rallies provide sense of community Doraville has a reputation for its trucks that appeal to a wide audience. calendar! Details will be posted wide variety of dining venues and I felt the choice of trucks and the vari- each month on the city website at since May things have gotten tastier ety of menus so far have provided a http://www.doravillega.us/ with the introduction of monthly terrific selection…everything from The wonderful thing that I‘ve no- Doraville Food Truck Rallies. The New Orleans fare to island conch frit- “ ticed at the first two truck rallies rallies will be held the second ters and shrimp tacos to Indian spe- was the sense of community that Wednesday of each month until Oc- cialties. Mixed in was solid American resonated throughout the evening,‖ tober, featuring a group of popular fare such as burgers and cheesecake, Pittman added. ―Any time we can area food trucks gathered on Park to name a few.‖ Avenue in front of City Hall. Each provide the opportunity for our citi- rally event runs from 5-9 p.m. Each month, there will be a rotation of zens to gather and socialize, I be- the different trucks so there is always lieve, offers everyone the chance to ―We were extremely pleased with something new to sample. Along with get to know neighbors they may the turnout for the first two events in the food trucks, the plan calls for live have never met or make new May and June and feedback from entertainment and entertainment for friends. It also gives the leadership our citizens has been very positive,‖ youngsters at each month‘s rally. The of the city the opportunity to get to said Mayor Donna Pittman. ―We are scheduled rally dates for the rest of know people and hear their thoughts proud of our diverse community and this year are July 8, August 5, Sep- and input in a relaxed, social atmos- we will continue to try to bring in tember 9 and October 14. Mark your phere.‖

The 1st Annual Doraville Touch-A- On May 8, four people lost their lives in a tragic plane crash on I-285 within the city Truck event was held in early June at limits of Doraville that created a dangerous traffic situation and required a multi- Honeysuckle Park. Kids of all ages had jurisdictional response. Members of the Doraville Police Department (DPD) led the the opportunity to get a “hands-on” response effort and later coordinated the efforts of state, county, and city emergen- look at a fire truck, police department response vehicles and equipment, a cy personnel. In recognition of their efforts, representatives of the DPD were on “clamp” truck, street sweeper, tractor, hand at a recent City Council meeting to receive a proclamation from Mayor Donna snow plow, and many more utility vehi- Pittman to honor their efforts. (L-R) Major Chuck Atkinson, Lt. Jason Deyette, cles. The event was courtesy of the City Corp. John Lowe, Sgt. Timothy Balter, and Mayor Pittman. of Doraville Parks & Recreation Dept.

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A “sweeping” renovation success! In an example of city government working in tandem with property owners to solve a problem, the recent renovation of the former Wynchase housing complex has created a win-win situation for both parties. An innovative effort, known as a ―SWEEPS program‖ was conducted by Code Compliance providers Clark Patter- son Lee that called for a special team of two inspectors to visit Wynchase (now known as Legacy North) to do a detailed inspection of all exteriors and common areas. At the conclusion of the inspection of the rundown property, 450 code violations were found. A quick turnover of the property occurred shortly thereafter and the new owner initiated the renovation. ―We met with the new owner and went through all of the violations and generated a timeline for fixing the issues and he made a good faith promise to improve the property,‖ said Doraville City Manager Dr. Shawn Gillen. If the owner failed to follow through, the fines would be imposed. If he did renovate up to code, the fines would be lifted. Within a year, and over $2 million dollars later, the new owner has turned the complex totally around and is currently working to renovate building interiors. New landscaping was done, the unused swimming pool filled in and turned into a common area complete with gazebo, a play- ground was updated and all roof and dete- riorating exterior damage repaired. Additional monies were approved in this year‘s budget to allow Code Compliance to go through the same inspection process for one-fifth of the city‘s nearly 2,000 apartments annually so that every five years all complexes will have been inspected. In addition, the City Council passed an interior inspection ordinance where the property owner must get an annual inspection of one-fifth of the units‘ interiors using inspectors from a city- approved list. Again, after five years, all interiors of all apartment complexes will have been inspected and renovated. While the renovations are taking place, no resident is displaced. ―This will result in apartment dwellers no longer paying high rates for low-quality housing,‖ added Gillen. ―It is our job, as a city, to step in and say that if these owners are going to provide housing , it has to be a quality product with no unsafe condi- tions. Legacy North is a prime example Before that this can work.‖ After 6 Doraville Insight, Summer 2015

From food to faith, Doraville agency touches many lives

Stroll into I Care Atlanta Inc. at 5879-B In another section of the I Care Atlanta tarian efforts have not gone unnoticed. New Peachtree Road and you‘ll find a facility, clothing donations that have They have been recognized and presented friendly staff managed by Anthony Del- been cleaned and mended are stacked awards from All State Give it up for gado, a bear of a man with an easy smile neatly or hung on racks to offer easy Good, Atlanta Tribune Hall of Fame and and firm, warm handshake. You get the browsing. Clothing donations are al- the Sistas Inspiring Sistas A Salute 2 U feeling right away that only good things ways welcomed. Humanitarian of the Year award. flow from this worthy organization. I Care Atlanta is an official 501(c)3 Born into a single parent household with Since 2006, I Care Atlanta Inc., formerly non-profit organization and they rely on 11 brothers and sisters, Delgado is a known as My Brother‘s Keepers Reach- donations from businesses and the pub- Massachusetts native and former Marine ing Out Inc., has been devoted to stabiliz- lic to keep those shelves, clothing racks who has experienced a number of ups ing lives by helping disadvantaged fami- and freezers filled. and downs in his own life, including lies in the metro Atlanta area through the homelessness, drug abuse and panhan- distribution of groceries, cooked foods Additionally they provide links to re- dling, before turning his life around and and donated clothing. The group offers sources that will result in self- focusing on a mission of helping others. assistance to a wide landscape of humani- sufficiency and the ability to earn a liv- A decade after rebuilding his life, he ty including senior citizens, veterans, ing wage such as teaching General Edu- works tirelessly to find funding for his displaced workers, the hungry, people cational Development (G.E.D.) classes organization in an effort to ―pay it for- with disabilities and those in cri- to help people earn their high school ward.‖ sis/emergency situations. diploma, adult basic education classes, English as a second language classes, As he told an Atlanta Tribune reporter, ―I ―We are primarily considered a food sessions to prepare residents for citizen- don‘t walk around with a pocketful of bank/pantry and our services are provided ship, and help with job placement and money, but I am rich in spirit. I went both in-house as well as in the communi- training. Classes are regularly held eve- through everything I went through to do ty through our mobile food pantry,‖ noted ry Tuesday and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. what I‘m doing today and I thank God.‖ Delgado. ―We average helping about 500 and on Saturdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. families a month, giving them 2-3 Wording on a poster in the I Care Atlanta month‘s supply of food at a time. This Through their GED Training Center, the lobby sums up the attitude found translates to over 4,000 individuals annu- agency offers one-on-one mentoring to throughout the organization: Sometimes ally.‖ homeless individuals. Donations of when you’re in a dark place you think books and supplies are always needed to you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve Recipients of I Care Atlanta‘s assistance help expand their training programs. been planted. include area families living in the 30341, According to Delgado, the agency as- 30340, 30338, 30084, and 30345 zip code sists with computer training and job To consider making a tax-deductible zones. Help is also provided to worthy searches that allow adults to update re- donation to help I Care Atlanta Inc., visit organizations such as Atlanta Mission, sumes, apply online for jobs and expand their website at www.icareatlanta.org and Norcross Co-op, Dream Center, Cross- their computer knowledge. donate online or drop clothing or a check Cultural Ministries and the Vietnam Vet- off at the New Peachtree Road location, erans Alliance, to name just a few. Delgado and I Care Atlanta‘s humani- payable to I Care Atlanta. Boxed food and an array of bread and pastry items are stored on cramped rows Anthony Delga- of shelves and meat items are kept in a do (below) and handful of freezers at the New Peachtree a sample of offices. ―We get donated food, nearing different I Care expiration date, from local supermarkets Atlanta ser- like Publix and Kroger‘s who are ex- vices. tremely generous,‖ said Delgado. ―Our main expense, for which we constantly need funding, is for operational costs and canned food items. We buy canned goods from the Atlanta Community Food Bank in bulk and that takes a lot of our resources.‖ Others who regularly provide food for the group‘s pantry include Red Lobster, Ol- ive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, Starbucks and The Fresh Mar- ket.

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Doraville On The Go!

L-R by row (both pages) starting in upper left—Cool weather prompted an indoor Easter Egg Hunt at Church of the New Covenant; winners of the 12 and under Girls Georgia Recreation & Parks Association State Championship were honored by Mayor Pittman; film crew from AMC show Halt and Catch Fire filming in Doraville; Mayor Pittman helps I Will Survive Director Anisa Palmer at ribbon cutting for the new breast cancer awareness center. Second row: machinery up for auction at old GM site; Maya Lewis, daughter of DPD Officer Bethany Lewis, com- petes at Dunwoody Soap Box Derby in a DPD-sponsored car to honor breast cancer survivors ; chowing down at Do- raville Food Truck Rally; Susan Crawford signs her new novel for Doraville Library Director Tammy Henry; Bob Kelley sold his CDC photo history books at PDK Good Neighbor air show; DeKalb County Commissioner Nancy Jester leads a “Listening to DeKalb” town hall meeting. Third row: residents get close-up view of DeKalb fire truck at the 1st Annual Touch-A-Truck event; Tilly Mill Goodyear Auto Center hosts Cool Cruiser car show; Hightower Elementary High 5 5k race was a PTA fundraiser; volleyball fun at Tilly Mill community picnic. Fourth row: Jobs Bus at Doraville library helps people conduct job searches; Tug-of-War struggle at Tilly Mill community picnic.

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Doraville Parks & Rec- reation Center offers exercise, summer fun The staff at Doraville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to promoting and providing optimum recreational facil- ities as well as fun and exciting leisure opportunities for the city‘s diverse popu- lation year-round. The majority of activities are held at For- est Fleming Arena, 3037 Pleasant Valley Drive, or at one of the city‘s many parks. Questions can be answered by Director Rip Robertson at [email protected] or by Assis- tant Director Ramond Mosley at ra- [email protected]. Here are some of the activities planned Take a dive and keep cool at the throughout the summer: July Municipal Swimming Pool July 1—North DeKalb Youth Football The Doraville Municipal Swimming additional fee. There is a $250 and Cheerleading—Registration and Pool, 3740 Park Ave (just south of cleaning deposit (refundable) re- practice begins. Football and cheerlead- the Doraville Police Department and quired when renting the pool for ing is open to boys and girls ages 5-14. any pool party or special event. Call 404-490-1632 or go to accessible off of New Peachtree www.ndyaa.org or nd- Road), opened for the summer on Water aerobics are held on Tues- [email protected] for details. Memorial Day weekend. There are days & Thursdays 11a.m. – Noon plenty of lounge chairs and the pool July 6—Youth Soccer Registration and Wednesday and Friday from 7 (practice begins Aug 1). was recently cleaned to prep it for p.m. – 8 p.m. Elaine Adams is the summer fun! water aerobics instructor and her July 6—Second Summer Camp Session begins. Pool fees will be the same as last phone number is 770-458-4805 to year: reach her for further details. The August fee is $3.00 per class. •Pool fees---3 yrs. to 12 yrs. $3.00; 13 Aug. 10—Municipal Pool open only on yrs. and up $5.00; and Seniors $2.00. Pool passes can be picked up at Sat & Sun (school begins). Doraville Recreation Department, Aug. 28—Movie Under the Stars---fun •Pool Passes for Resident Family are Forest Fleming Arena, 3037 Pleas- $75.00 for up to five family members. for the entire family. Bring blankets or ant Valley Drive, or at the pool. lawn chairs and see a family movie on •Non-Resident Family pass $100.00 The Arena hours are Monday thru the giant 30-foot screen. Starts at dusk. for up to five family members. Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; on Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 September •Resident Individual pass is $45.00. p.m. and Sunday‘s by reservation. Sept. 3-7—Paul Murphy Title Belt •Non-Resident Individual Pass is Championship Boxing---Contact Club $55.00. Manager Sugar Bert at (770) 457-0003. Pool hours are: Monday, closed; Save the Date for Future Sept. 4—Live Concert (in conjunction Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednes- with Boxing) featuring Shangri-La days, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 1 2015 Doraville Food Sept. 5—Live Concert (in conjunction p.m. – 7 p.m.; Fridays, 1 p.m. – 7 Truck Rallies with Boxing) featuring American Flyers p.m.; Saturday. Noon – 7 p.m.; and Sept. 7—Municipal Pool closes for the Sundays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (second Wednesday each summer. month) The pool is also available to rent for Sept. 12—Youth Football games begin. that special pool party or outdoor July 8 August 5 event. Rates are $75 per hour with a two-hour minimum for up to 49 peo- Sept. 9 October 14 ple. Fifty or more people require an

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What’s happening at the Doraville Library? July read or downloading eBooks? Then crosoft Word document? Need help start- Superhero Bootcamp—Every hero has book a one-on-one session with a librar- ing the research process, finding good a story! Transform into your superhero ian! Sessions are held on Mondays books to read or downloading eBooks? alter ego through stories, games, exercis- throughout July during library hours. Then book a one-on-one session with a es and crafts. Bootcamp for Summer Call 770-936-3852 or visit the branch to librarian! Sessions are held on Mondays Camp Programs (ages 5-14) Mondays book your session. throughout September during library 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., July 6, 13, 20, 27 hours. Call 770-936-3852 or visit the August branch to book your session. Preschool Superhero Bootcamp (ages 3-5)—Every hero has a story! Transform Senior Bingo—Second Thursday, 2:00- Computer Coaching—(Adults ages into a pre-school superhero through sto- 3:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded. Aug. 13 18+) Tuesday, September 15th, 10:30 ries and crafts. Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Need to know how to a.m., July 8, 15, 22 English as a Second Language— set up an email or search the internet? Every Saturday, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Free Bring your basic computer questions and Preschool Superhero Party (ages 3- English conversation class. No registra- staff will help you find answers. Open to 5)—Dress up as your inner superhero for tion required. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 the first six participants; call or visit the this special storytime featuring some of American Short Stories Group Dis- library to register (registration will open our local community heroes! Wednes- on September 3rd). days, July 29 10:30-11:30 a.m. cussion—2nd Saturday, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Discussion of an American Classic Afternoon Movie Matinee (Ages 5 and Superhero Family Bootcamp (all ag- with Dr. Ken Johnson, Georgia Perime- over)—Saturday, September 12th, 2:00– es)—Every hero has a story! Transform ter College. Copies are available at the 4:00 p.m. Come on over and join us for a into your superhero alter ego through Circulation Desk. August 8: The Pur- movie (title to be announced). stories, games, exercises and crafts. loined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe Tuesdays 6:30-7:15 p.m., July 14, 21, 28 Book-A-Librarian (Adults ages 18+) All Ages Superhero Party (ages 0- — Got questions about your email, Special Events (July, August) 17)—Dress up as your inner superhero finding something on the web, or a Mi- BioBus—DNA is Elementary, Wednes- for this special storytime featuring your crosoft Word document? Need help day, July 1st, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. superpowers! July 27, 10:30 a.m. and starting the research process, finding (two sessions, ages 4-13) Learn all about July 29, 11:30 a.m. good books to read or downloading the superhero of our bodies--DNA! The eBooks? Then book a one-on-one ses- DNA is Elementary program is designed Senior Bingo—Second Thursday, 2:00- sion with a librarian! Sessions are held to introduce younger students to the con- 3:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded, refresh- on Mondays throughout August during cept of genetic traits and the diversity ments provided. July 9th library hours. Call 770-936-3852 or they generate. DNA is in the Family— visit the branch to book your session. English as a Second Language—Every Wednesday, July 1st, 1:30 p.m. --2:30 Saturday, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Free English September p.m. Learn how our DNA makes us conversation class. No registration re- unique and how parents pass genes down quired. July 11, 18, 25 Family Storytime—1st and 3rd Tues- to their children. Open to all ages! days, 6:30-7:30 p.m. September 1, 15 Teen Zone (ages 10-17)—3rd Saturday, Legends of Light & Shadow Puppet 2:30 p.m. Activities and discussions for Pre-School Adventures—(ages 3-5) Show—Tuesday, July 7th, 6:30 p.m. tweens and teens. July 18: Thriller Dance Every Wednesday, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Heroes and heroines of global folklore Class: Unmask the inner anti-zombie September 2, 9, 16,23, 30. are featured in this special shadow pup- hero! Learn the Thriller dance moves. petry performance by Damon Young. Refreshments will be provided. Senior Bingo—Second Thursday, 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded. Septem- Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and American Short Stories Group Discus- ber 10 Resource Center)- (Adults ages 18+) sion—2nd Saturday, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.— Thursday, July 23rd and Thursday, Au- Discussion of an American Classic with American Short Stories Group Dis- gust 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Dr. Ken Johnson, Georgia Perimeter cussion—2nd Saturday, 10:30-11:30 Mobile Career Center (also called the College. Copies are available at the Cir- a.m. Discussion of an American Classic "Jobs Bus") includes 13 computer sta- culation Desk. July 11: Barn Burning by with Dr. Ken Johnson, Georgia Perime- tions and high-speed satellite Internet William Faulkner ter College. Copies are available at the connection. The Center will provide resi- Circulation Desk. September 12: The dents with essential services, including Book-A-Librarian (Adults ages 18+) — Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett Got questions about your email, finding job search assistance, resume writing, something on the web, or a Microsoft Book-A-Librarian (Adults ages 18+) and interviewing tips. It will be parked in Word document? Need help starting the — Got questions about your email, the lower Library parking lot. research process, finding good books to finding something on the web, or a Mi-

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Your City Leaders... The City Manager, Mayor and City Council are there to serve all citizens. Keep the list below handy to contact these city government staff members: City Manager Dr. Shawn Gillen [email protected] Mayor Donna Pittman [email protected]

Council District 1 Pam Fleming [email protected] Robert Patrick [email protected]

Council District 2 Trudy Jones Dean [email protected] Dawn O’Connor [email protected]

Council District 3 Maria Alexander [email protected] Sharon Spangler [email protected]

Doraville Memories

Doraville’s look is changing quickly in the 21st Century, but here’s a nostalgic view of a city landmark from 60 years ago. Northwoods Shopping Center, still on Buford Highway, was Doraville’s first complete retail unit and was constructed in 1955. Shops there included Big Apple Super Market, Pandora Dress Shop, Williams Rexall Drug Store, Northwoods 5 & 10, Henderson’s Hardware, Doraville Flower Shop, Northwoods Barber Shop, Clark Laundry & Dry Cleaning and Jumping Jack Toy Shop. (Photo reprinted from Images of America: Doraville)

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