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DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted by grand jury

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DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted by grand jury

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DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis has been indicted by a DeKalb grand jury. County District Attorney Robert James was to announce the indictment Tuesday. More information to come.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted by grand jury
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis has been indicted by a DeKalb grand jury. County District Attorney Robert James was to announce the indictment Tuesday. More information to come.

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Brookhaven crews busy with storm cleanup

Brookhaven temporarily halts ordinance enforcement against Pink Pony until legal ruling

Brookhaven boutique to begin local artist series

Spruill Center providing arts for the community

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Special / Jeffrey A. Camirati / UNC Athletic Communications<br>
Former Holy Innocents’ baseball standout Skye Bolt helped lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to the College World Series.

Ex-HIES star Bolt leads UNC to College World Series
It was only a year ago that Skye Bolt finished his outstanding high school baseball career at Holy Innocents’ Now, Bolt is quickly making his mark on the college level at North Carolina. The fres...

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ranked in top 10 nationally

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Atlanta International graduation

Jun 18, 2013

Special / Harold Alan Photographers / Atlanta International School in Buckhead recently hosted its Class of 2013 graduation ceremony at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Buckhead. Pictured are members of the Class of 2013 tossing their caps in the air.

Woodward graduation

Jun 18, 2013

Special Photo / College Park’s Woodward Academy, which draws students from this area, recently hosted its Class of 2013 graduation ceremony on its campus. Pictured are seniors tossing their caps into the air to celebrate graduation.

Pace upper school groundbreaking

Jun 18, 2013

Special Photo / Pace Academy in Buckhead recently broke ground on The Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School, a 75,000-square-foot facility that will replace the current upper school, constructed in 1961. The groundbreaking is a significant milestone in the school’s Aim High campaign, which surpassed its $32 million goal in April. The family of Atlanta Falcons owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank contributed Aim High’s lead gift. Designed by Pace alumnus Sandy Cooper of Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, the new upper school will nearly double the space of the current one and will include The Woodruff Library, a gift of Jane Woodruff and Buck and Ann Woodruff, as well as a 1,500-square-foot student commons, a college counseling suite, an academic resource center featuring private tutoring rooms and a learning lab, and state-of-the-art classrooms and science labs. From left, Pace alumnus, parent and board Chairman Tim Walsh, Aim High Campaign Co-Chairs Robert Sheft and Elizabeth Richards, both Pace parents and board member; Pace parent and Aim High Donor Arthur Blank; and Pace Head of School Fred Assaf.

Petco 5K9 Walk/Run

Jun 18, 2013

WiredCats fourth at robotics competition

Jun 18, 2013

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Led by senior captains Zachary Butner for the build team and senior Emily Chu for the business team and build team assistant captain and junior Josh Wang, the WiredCats (Team No. 2415) recently finished qualifying in fourth place in a pool of 60 teams at the 2013 FIRST Peachtree Regional Robotics Competition at the Gwinnett Civic Center. In the last match, the WiredCats had a perfect score of everything they shot. They were chosen by the third-place team for their alliance and competed in quarterfinals. In the highest-scoring match of the entire regional, they lost 136-142 to the alliance that won the competition. The WiredCats were also awarded the Engineering Inspiration Award, which recognizes a team’s outstanding efforts in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school and their community. The judges cited their training modules and mentoring program. The award includes a place in the championships in St. Louis and a $5,000 grant to cover registration fee.

Holy Innocents’ graduation

Jun 12, 2013

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Sandy Springs recently hosted its 2013 graduation ceremony on its campus. From left, the Rev. Michael Sullivan, rector of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, Headmaster Gene Bratek and Bruce Ford, chairman of the school’s board of trustees.

Jack Hirsch Memorial Breakfast

Jun 11, 2013

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The Jewish National Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding Israel through the planting of trees and sustainable development, recently hosted the 10th annual Jack Hirsch Memorial Breakfast at The Temple in Midtown. The event raised nearly $90,000. Front row from left, Good Friend Community Service Award winner Sharon Levison, Hirsch Breakfast Co-Chair Cobi Cohen, Honorary Breakfast Chairwoman Gladys Hirsch and Co-President Jill Lerner. Back row from left, Co-President Matt Lieberman, South Eastern Regional Director Beth Gluck, Tree of Life Award winner Alan Cohen, Founder’s Award winner Michael Miller, Hirsch Breakfast Co-Chair Benni Cohen, Special Israeli Emissary Ronnie Porat.

St. Jude rosary

Jun 11, 2013

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In September, St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School in Sandy Springs began the process of becoming an eco-school. Numerous activities involving the school, church and community are scheduled throughout the year under the direction of the Parent Teacher Association. In conjunction with this initiative, St. Jude recently hosted an artist in residence during two weeks. The artist, Pamela Beagle-Daresta, introduced students to paper making and printmaking during their regularly scheduled art classes. The culmination of this experience was the creation of a large biodegradable 'Rosary Sculpture' that was installed on the school grounds. For months, classes recycled their classroom paper waste and collected paper towel dowels for the project. During the two-week period, using their recycled paper, students made pulp and learned the steps in the paper-making process. The project culminated in a dedication celebration as a community component. The sculpture was installed in the outdoor area in front of the gymnasium in a school-wide Rosary ceremony, led by Father Adam Ozimek. Front from left, fifth-grader John Treanor and sixth-grader Patrick Molnar carry the rosary sculpture.

Stars of Tomorrow winner announced

Jun 11, 2013

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Variety of Georgia recently hosted its second Stars of Tomorrow at the Fox Theatre in Midtown, where 10 finalists battled in an ‘American Idol’-style teen vocal competition. Meagan Sharp, pictured, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, won the event. Sharp received a check for $2,500, a custom-made demo CD, a Frabel trophy, an audition for the Theatre of the Stars and tickets to an upcoming performance at the Fox. First and second runner-ups were Bria Johnson and Sarah Mootz for their performances of Jessie J’s “Mama Knows Best” and Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love,” respectively. Johnson is a student at the DeKalb Schools of Arts from Lithonia, and Mootz is a student at Lanier High School from Buford. They each accepted a custom-made demo CD, a Frabel trophy and an audition for the Theatre of the Stars. The Stars of Tomorrow competition benefits Variety of Georgia initiatives across the state and aims to aid and enhance the lives of children in challenging circumstances.

Professional Women in Building Council honored

Jun 11, 2013

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The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association announced its Atlanta chapter of the Professional Women in Building Council won more than $3,500 in scholarship awards from the National Association of Home Builders’ Professional Women in Building at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The chapter was named as the top chapter for outstanding membership recruitment and retention and received a $400 award for first place. Since May 2012, the chapter worked on gaining 30 members through focus groups and a launch meeting in October. By the launch, the chapter had 70 members. Because of this success and creating opportunities for members, the chapter also won The Stakes Are Worth Playing: Membership Recruitment award of $300. Individual members were also awarded. The organization’s Regional Spike awards recognize recruiters who excel with a $500 scholarship. Carol Morgan received a spike for Region B for working several years at pursuing the goal of a council. Betsy Sheppard won Spike Rookie of the Year for being instrumental in making the council a reality. Lastly, Christine Fortenberry was named National Member Spike of the Year for working more than five years to help create the Atlanta chapter. Morgan also received a $500 education grant. Sheppard and Donna Tyler, the chapter president, each received a $500 travel grant. From left, Alicia Huey and Tyler.

Women in Law

Jun 11, 2013

Atlanta Ski Club reunion

Jun 11, 2013

Staff / Nathan Self<br>
The Atlanta Ski Club last week hosted a reunion at Dante’s Down the Hatch, the Buckhead restaurant that will close July 30. The event also served as a dedication to the eatery and its owner, Dante Stephenson. Pictured is Stephenson, right, greeting Susan Gurgart as she enters the restaurant for the event.

Jewelry Classes at Spruill Center

Jun 10, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Lennye Starr-Bruce of Tucker fires a piece of jewelry during the Beyond the Basics jewelry class at Spruill Center for the Arts, where she has been taking classes for five years.

Summer Camp at MJCCA

Jun 10, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Rachel Branum, 5, daughter of Laurie and Lanny Branum of Dunwoody, swings on a tire swing during summer camp at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

Pace student in Lifetime movie

Jun 04, 2013

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Mary Stewart Sullivan, front second from right, a rising sixth-grader at Pace Academy in Buckhead, recently played young June Carter Cash in the Lifetime Network movie ‘Ring of Fire,’ which premiered in May. She is shown with, front from left, Emma Peasall and Julia Peasall, and back from left, Francis Conroy, John Doe and Michelle Kabashinski. Sullivan also played Virginia in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in November. ‘Ring of Fire’ is expected to air again Sunday and Monday.

Woodward's Odyssey of the Mind team wins worlds

Jun 04, 2013

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Woodward Academy’s Upper School Odyssey of the Mind Tumble-wood team recently placed first at the 2013 World Finals competition at Michigan State University. The students competing in this problem had to design and build a structure made of only balsa wood and glue that balanced and supported as much weight as possible. Woodward’s structure held 135.16 pounds. The students bested 43 teams in their division from around the world — including Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, Poland and South Korea. From left, Shaan Bhakta, Kevin Brown, Amy Kanchibhatla, Tori Lindelow, Natalie Milton, Diva Sharma and Cassie Van Orden (builder). Four teams from Woodward North, the academy’s Johns Creek satellite campus, also qualified to compete at World Finals. The Woodward North teams placed ninth, 12th, 17th, and 25th. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college.

Atlanta International opposes human trafficking

Jun 04, 2013

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Students from Atlanta International School’s Creativity, Action, Service group AIS Against Human Trafficking recently were invited to attend a legislative wrapup breakfast. The Georgia Attorney General, state senators and Congressman were in attendance. Front row from left, Doenya Eghtesadi, Shayann Hendricks and Sophie al-Mutawaly. Back row from left, District 54 State Rep. Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta, faculty member Veronica McDaniel, Kai Brooks, Hallie Lonial, Alena Shalaby, Tessa Weal, Judith Gutierrez-Vazquez, Bonnie Watkins, Reza Daftarian and Ying Yi Chen.

Junior League of Atlanta honors school

Jun 04, 2013

Special / Kim Link<br>
The Junior League of Atlanta recently honored the Atlanta Speech School for its 75th anniversary with its Sustainer Luncheon at the Buckhead school. Since 1938, the school has never turned away a child in need of special education because of his or her family’s lack of financial resources. WXIA-TV Education Reporter Donna Lowry, the state’s only full-time education reporter, was the event’s special guest speaker. Atlanta Speech School Executive Director Comer Yates, center, receives a $10,000 check from, from left, Junior League of Atlanta board members Stacy Brees, Jenny Pruitt, Jen Bennecke, Camille Kesler, Alicia McCabe, Karen Killough and Michelle Wells.

5 students earn Eagle Scout badges

Jun 04, 2013

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Boy Scout Troop 232, based at Northwest Presbyterian Church in Buckhead, recently presented five Boy Scouts with the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony at the church. The Eagle Scouts are, from left, Ward Easterlin, son of Nan and Ed Easterlin, a rising senior at Woodward Academy; Allen Caldwell, son of Jane and Jim Caldwell, a rising senior at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School; Zack Palmer, son of Betsy and Brad Palmer, a rising senior at Holy Spirit Preparatory School; Will Miller, son of Mary and John Miller, a rising freshman at the Westminster Schools; and Marc Odermatt, son of Corinne and Michel Odermatt, a rising senior at Westminster.

Ashford Park Playgound

Jun 03, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br>
Gabby Wojcik, 2, looks to her mom Jen Wojcik of Brookhaven for support while going down the slide at Ashford Park.

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Column: Waiting for atheists to create a sunset or a duck-billed platypus
Dear God: I apologize for contacting you in such a public manner, but there is an issue here in Georgia I need to discuss with You pronto. I thought about bringing it up in my prayers but, frankly...

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Brookhaven announces millage rate public hearings

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