The old Relax Inn has been a problem for this city as long as I can remember. It is now gone!! Hallelujah!! While the current economic times may slow the development scheduled for that site, I believe it will start in the foreseeable future and that part of our downtown will continue to become an active and involved area. We have seen significant change in recent years with Twain’s, Feast, Carpe Diem and The Depeaux. Lets watch as the area changes dramatically with the addition of residential and retail space.The Dairy Queen has watched  it all happen. They are looking for a temporary site during construction and are scheduled to return to the new building. Construction is always disruptive, but the end product will be worth the trouble.

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Since the people in Dunwoody first began to discuss the possibility of becoming a city, I have been supportive of that effort and their right to decide their fate. That applies to them and those in other areas of the county, or the state for that matter, that wish to consider being a city. Those who will be within the city limits of the new city will now get a chance to consider the pros and cons, and vote in July. If it passes, they will elect a mayor and council in September and become a city a few months later. The county should embrace this change rather than oppose it. The closer your elected officials are to you the more access you have to them and the more impact your opinion will have on any decision they make. The people in Dunwoody are in for a treat if they pass the referendum. They will experience the joy of being part of a city and the feeling of belonging. Strong cities in Dekalb will make for a stronger and better county. While those elected officials in the county will experience some loss of political power and control and influence, it will pale in comparison to the benefit they will get from having a strong, effective and efficient city of Dunwoody. I wish them the best and offer my support and help.

Well here I am, a baby boomer blogging. The world is certainly changing. Over the last year or so I began to pay attention to blogs, not just those that are about Decatur, but several that deal with just about anything from politics to sewage ( my profession). I believe when used properly, they have value. This is my attempt to let you know what is on my mind about those particular issues that may or will have an impact on our city. I encourage your comments on what I have said or any issue you wish to discuss. This is being done by me personally and has no official ,or unofficial for that matter, ties to the city. So, the opinions you see here may not be those of the management, but lets get started.