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Inside One people Rep. John Lewis recalls 1963 March on Washington COMMENTARY 8 High school football preview Sport is where ‘the community gathers’ PAGES 18-20 Pillow talk Her sewing creations soften patients’ visits AAAKING A DIFFERENCE 21 She’s a fighter Health issues focus Galloway student on giving back STANDOUT STUDENT 24 Scan here to get Reporter Newspapers in your inbox or sign up @ ReporterNewspapers.net Dun woody Reporter www. Reporter Newspapers, net AUG. 23 - SEPT. 5,2013 • VOL. 4 - NO. 17 ‘FlutterfuT Council members question added cost of Georgetown Park BY JOE EARLE joeearle® reporternewspapers.net Some members of Dunwoody City Council flashed signs of anger when informed the cost of the Georgetown Park project is running $115,000 more than budgeted. “We are tired of the surprises,” Councilwoman Adrian Bonser said. “It’s a lot of money. ... This is outrageous. It’s outrageous! I can’t approve it.” The city budgeted $1.67 million, plus a $50,000 contin gency fund, for the park construction. The parks are part of the $35 million Project Renaissance redevelopment, a partnership between the city and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, and being built on 35 acres in the George town area of the city. Work began on the parks in April, and Parks and Rec- SEE COUNCIL MEMBERS, PAGE 4 Charter Commission discusses ways for better communication PHIL MOSIER Chloe Fournel, 4, makes friends with two winged creatures at the Dunwoody Nature Center’s Butterfly Festival on Aug. 17. Guests were able to enjoy being close to hundreds of butterflies inside two tents. More photos on page 30. BY JOE EARLE joeearle® reporternewspapers.net Members of Dunwoody’s Charter Commission have watched as some of their meetings have turned into public platforms for complaints against the city. On Aug. 14, the commissioners turned their attention to several ways city of ficials could try to improve communication with residents. “Communications have broken down,” Henly Shelton, one of three candidates who have announced they are run ning as a slate against incumbent council members, told the commissioners. Shelton proposed the city charter be revised to require Dunwoody City Council to hold quarterly “town hall” SEE CHARTER COMMISSION, PAGE 3 Find top-rated services and tackle your to-do list. Ratings & Reviews • Great Deals • Helpful Tips kudzu.com
