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Buckhead Motor Works Your Neighborhood BMW Service Center Serving Sandy Springs for Over 25 Years BOSCH Service Car Service Bosch Authorized 145 Hilderbrand Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 (Sandy Springs) Complete BMW Maintenance & Service • 4-Wheel Alignments A/C Service & Repair • Check Engine Light, ABS, ASC, DSC & Airbag System Diagnosis • All Other Mechanical Repairs Jeffrey G, Priluck, DMD, MAGD Master, Academy of General Dentistry Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dentistry with a V ^ m Albert P. Nordone, DDS Voted by his peers as “One of Atlanta’s Top Dentists” 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. In front of Publix Dunwoody, GA 30338 (770) 393-9450 www.DentistryDifference.com I Find us on Facebook COMMUNITY Surrounded by supporters, Paul declares candidacy for mayor JOE EARLE City Councilman Gabe Sterling, at left, and Councilwoman Dianne Fries listen as Rusty Paul, right, makes his announcement. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council members Tibby De- Julio, Dianne Fries and Ga briel Sterling, Paul told the crowd gathered at Morgan Falls Overlook Park on April 22 that he would continue the direction of the city with an emphasis on communi ty improvements, lower wa ter rates, and replacing deteri orating apartment complexes. “I’m fully aware that the person who succeeds Eva Galambos as mayor is sort of like coming in after Bear Bryant,” Paul said, referring to the legendary University of Alabama football coach. “There’s certain shoes that can’t be filled.” Though Paul was the first to announce a candidacy for mayor, at least two others are considering a run to succeed Galambos. City Councilwoman Karen Meinzen- McEnerny confirmed that she is consid ering getting into the race. McEnerny has served as the District 6 City Council representative since 2006, shortly after the city incorporated. Her background is in commercial real estate. Another potential candidate is Bob Brown, who owns Red Baron’s Antiques. Brown also ran for mayor in 2008. Brown said he is considering a run, but hasn’t made his candidacy official. With McEnerny vacating her District 6 seat, there will be an opportunity for newcomers to put their names into the mix. Andy Bauman, one of the found ers of the Sandy Springs Farmers Mar ket, confirmed he will be running for the open seat. The filing deadline for municipal elections is Aug. 30, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Paul said Galambos encouraged him to run for the office, and he intends to mirror her leadership style. He served as one of the city’s founding council mem bers from 2005-2009. He is director of government affairs and public pol icy practice at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, a law firm. Paul is a lobbyist for the firm’s clients. The press conference was attended by a number of business, civic and political leaders of Sandy Springs. Fulton County Commissioner Tom Lowe jokingly likened the event to a cor onation, as Galambos steps down and offers her support to Paul. —Dan Whisenhunt contributed to this report. Providing high quality patient care for adults and adolescents +Medi£\ini6 Take advantage of our affordable self pay rates 'gt 1 Most insurances accepted • Walk-Ins welcome Elvira Garcia, MD • Hablamos espahol 7887 Roswell Rd, Suite B, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350 | Tel: 404-635-6644 4 | MAY3 — MAY 16,2013 | www.ReporterNewspapers.net ss
