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COMMUNITY MELISSA WEINMAN From left, Rep. Mike Jacobs, R-Brookhaven, Sen. Fran Millar, R-Dunwoody, Rep. Howard Mosby, D-Atlanta and Rep. Tom Taylor, R-Dunwoody, spoke to residents at a meeting of the DeKalb County legislative delegation in Brookhaven. cess. He thinks if the bills aren’t ready, they won’t be approved. “It may be self-correcting,” Jacobs said. Rep. Karen Bennett, D-Stone Moun tain, said she’s concerned about the ef fect the cityhood efforts could have on her constituents, even though they aren’t included in any of the boundaries. “I represent a significant number of people in unincorporated DeKalb and we have no voice,” she said. “At the end of the day we don’t want more damage.” There’s also another proposed city effort in south DeKalb County, which proponents would like to be called the city of Stonecrest. Deborah Jackson, the mayor of Li- thonia, told the legislators that propos al concerns her. “While we support the establishment of cities, we are concerned about this movement that seems to be a land grab, and have an impact on existing cities,” Jackson said. She said the proposed city of Stone- crest, “surrounds Lithonia and chokes >5 US. Brookhaven City Councilwoman Rebecca Chase Williams said her city stands behind groups hoping to create their own cities this year just south of Brookhaven’s borders. “As the newest city in DeKalb, we support the other cityhood efforts. It’s a little more complicated with more than one city coming forward,” Wil liams said. “We’re finding local control and providing services closer to the peo ple has been working very well for us.” GOOD MEASURE MEALS DON'T WEIGHT ON THE HOLIDAYS. TACKLE THAT DREADED RESOLUTION NOW! Jumpstart your new year with our mouthwatering, chef-inspired portion- and calorie- controlled gourmet meal plans. So even if you do indulge a bit over the holidays, we can help you manage your weight...and that pesky resolution you struggle with year after year. You'll enjoy delicious meals that are prepared locally and delivered fresh, never frozen, to any of overgo pickup locations throughout metro Atlanta. No hassle, no contract and no calorie-counting! 100% of net proceeds go directly to support Open Hand's community nutrition programs provided at no cost to the underserved and chronically ill in our community. Studies find new cities feasible Recently released studies show pro posed new cities in central DeKalb Coun ty would be financially viable. Three new cities — Tucker, Briarcliff and Lakeside — have been proposed in the central DeKalb area. Their proposed boundaries overlap in the area around Northlake Mall. Proponents of the city of Lakeside in November released a study showing their city was financially feasible. Backers of the other two cities released their own, separate studies in December. According to a study by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Geor gia State University released Dec. 21, the Tucker community, if incorporated into a city, would have estimated annual revenue of approximately $16.6 million and annu al expenses of approximately $13.3 million. The City of Briarcliff Initiative report ed Dec. 17 that its feasibility study, con ducted by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Geor gia, predicts a city of Briarcliff would have annual operating expenditures of $37,013,278, while revenue would be $54,432,544. The Lakeside City Alliance said Lakeside would have annual expens es of $29,909,347 and revenues of $35,245,527. ^’ve moved! Same exceptional care, new location. Specializing in: • Comprehensive Ophthalmology • LASIK and Refractive Surgery • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus • Oculoplastic Surgery and Cosmetic Services • Cataract Surgery • Eyewear and Contact Lenses for all ages • Retina, Glaucoma, and Cornea Services • Optometric Services 1C% first pair I90FF of glasses* ‘Cannot be combined with insurance. Offer expires January 15,2014. n j Sandy Springs 5995 Barfield Road I Sandy Springs, GA 30328 www.thomaseyegroup.com DUN ■Collin Kelley and Melissa Weinman www.ReporterNewspapers.netl DEC. 27, 2013 — JAN. 9,2014 | 3
