Atlanta, GA
Beloved realtor remembered after sudden death from Sunday storms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Debris lingers as does heartache in the Garden Hills neighborhood of Buckhead.
Prominent real estate figure George Heery Jr. died after a tree fell on top of him Sunday night.
Heery, 55, died after being struck by a falling tree in the area of 319 Delmont Dr. Officials said Heery was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Flowers were placed among the debris.
Residents were heartbroken to learn he had passed.
“I saw him all the time,” said Randy Merill.
Man killed by tree was from prominent Atlanta family of architects, developers
He says he lives a few houses down from Heery and that his neighbor never hesitated to welcome people to the neighborhood.
“He was kind, he was the first neighbor to greet you when you moved into the neighborhood,” said Merill.
Heery was a prominent real estate executive and is heavily involved in the community.
The City of Atlanta says George and his brother, Neal Heery, were the founding partners of Heery Brothers, a prominent real estate firm in metro Atlanta.
The city also says the 55-year-old was active in organizations such as the Atlanta Realtors Association and the Garden Hills Civic Association.
The city also says he was the son of well-known architect George Heery Sr., who helped design the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, where Heery was a founding partner, shared a post on social media.
The post says in lieu of flowers the Heery family is asking people to consider making a donation to the Atlanta Lab Rescue, a cause that was very close to George’s heart.
The Atlanta City Council issued the following statement after the passing of prominent Atlanta realtor George Heery Jr.:
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the untimely and tragic loss of George Heery Jr. He made remarkable contributions to our community and left an indelible mark on the real estate industry through his unwavering dedication to his clients. Our thoughts are with his family as they navigate through this profound loss. We are hopeful they will find strength and solace in the cherished memories that they have of George. We send our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Constance, his sons, and Neal, his brother and business partner.”
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Atlanta, GA
New Dog Grooming Spa Planned for Atlanta | What Now Atlanta
Pet owners in Atlanta could soon have a new place for their pups to be groomed.
A new dog spa called Chic Shearing Dog Grooming is planned for 2030 Bolton Road NW, according to a building permit application for the buildout of the new dog spa.
The estimated cost of construction on the approximately 1,000-square-foot space is $65,000, according to the application. The scope of work includes new LED lights, partitions, outlets, dog wash tubs, and a tankless water heater.
The site is located in Riverside, a neighborhood on the Upper Westside of Atlanta. The dog spa would be located near the Public House 28 restaurant.
Ownership for Chic Shearing Dog Grooming could not immediately be reached for more information about the business or when it could be open.
Atlanta, GA
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85.
Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital.
“Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite,” the players’ association said in its statement.
The Braves said Carty left an indelible mark on the organization.
“While his on-field accomplishments will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed,” the team said in its statement.
Carty made his big league debut with the Braves in September 1963. He batted .330 with 22 homers and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964, finishing second to Dick Allen in voting for NL Rookie of the Year.
The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty got the franchise’s first hit in its new home on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh.
Carty had his best year in 1970, batting .366 with 25 homers and a career-best 101 RBIs. He started the All-Star Game after he was elected as a write-in candidate, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the NL outfield.
Carty batted .299 with 204 homers and 890 RBIs over 15 years in the majors, also playing for Cleveland, Toronto, Oakland, Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He retired after the 1979 season.
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