Mayor
Brandy Hall
Brandy is the Founder & CEO of Shades of Green Permaculture, a regenerative landscape design/build company based in Avondale Estates, GA. She is passionate about leading a purpose-driven business that creates a healthier world. Since moving to Pine Lake in 2014, Brandy has been actively involved—from volunteering on the Zoning Ordinance Committee commissioned to update the zoning codes in 2015, to serving on City Council for the subsequent 7 years. As Mayor, she brings her passion for sound fiscal, organizational, and environmental stewardship to serve her small, but mighty community.
You can contact Mayor Hall at brandyhall@pinelakega.net or (470) 451-3683.
Council Members
Jeff Goldberg (Mayor Pro Tempore)
Jeff has called Pine Lake home since 1996. His involvement in the community began many years ago when he was appointed to serve on the Pine Lake Human Relations Committee. He has also chaired the Pine Lake Environmental and Stewardship Committee (PLEAS), and Pine Lake Tree Board. Jeff owns Live & Learn Consulting LLC, where he creates, designs, manages, and delivers experiential training experiences focused on Leadership and Team Development. He collaborates with colleges, universities, not-for-profit, and for-profit organizations. Additionally, Jeff has been working with the North Carolina Outward Bound School since 1990. Jeff also worked as a trainer for the Anti-Defamation League for over 20 years.
In his spare time, Jeff volunteers with Camp Sunshine which is a year-round program supporting kids with cancer and their families. Jeff has been involved with Camp Sunshine since 1988 and still volunteers at a week-long summer camp and many weekend programs. Jeff enjoys gardening and making art out of found objects, many of which end up in his yard.
You can contact Council Member Goldberg at jeffgoldberg@pinelakega.net or (470) 451-4545.
Thomas Torrent
Thomas Torrent fell in love with Pine Lake years before he and his husband Tim were able to move here. He immediately got involved with Pine Lake's active and welcoming community, first with pancake breakfasts and then volunteering for pretty much every event. With the help of PLAIN and so many supportive neighbors, he launched Pine Lake's first annual Pride event, PrideLake, in 2022. He is dedicated to maintaining the city's unique charm and character while preparing for the challenges of a rapidly approaching future.
You can contact Council Member Torrent at thomastorrent@pinelakega.net or (470) 451-1908.
Deborah Hull
An Atlanta native, Deborah Hull was introduced to Pine Lake in 2017 and quickly convinced her husband Andy that this eco-friendly city was the place for them. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in English Literature from Georgia State University and is an English teacher in Dekalb County School District, where she works with middle school students. Additionally, Deborah has worked as a teacher with the Latin American Association to pursue her passion for working with English Learners. In a past life, Deborah worked in the automotive field, painting cars. With experience in both academic and skill-based realms, she hopes to offer a unique perspective while serving on city council. She is honored to have the opportunity to represent the City of Pine Lake, where her ethos is to continue to promote an ecologically-centric community while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
You can contact Council Member Hull at deborahhull@pinelakega.net or (470) 451-4183.
Stephanie Kohler
Stephanie Kohler is a born-and-raised Atlanta local, though they've spent significant time outside the US for both study and work. The descendant of recent immigrants, they've also lived as a Registered Alien.
Their professional background is varied: a brief period in international trade, but mostly decades in education, nonprofits, and event production. They have taught everyone from preschool children to retired adults, in various subjects and in multiple languages. Nonprofit work ranges from local organizations to international NGOs. Event production includes workshops and retreats, festivals and Burning Man camps. A lifelong musician, they're also a published author.
Since moving to Pine Lake in 2022, they've stayed busy playing soundbaths, working at LakeFest, and co-hosting Pine Lake Coffeehouse.
You can contact Council Member Kohler at stephaniekohler@pinelakega.net or (470) 451-3263.
Jane Lowers
Jane Lowers is a social scientist and researcher at Emory School of Medicine, with a focus on adults aging without family nearby. A former journalist, she holds a PhD in palliative care and MPA in health policy and was a 2023-4 Health and Aging Policy Fellow. Jane's civic interests include increasing public participation in planning and implementing improvements to the city's green spaces, the long-term health of its forest canopy and waterways, and data-driven policymaking.
Jane moved to Pine Lake in 2020 at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown and found the lake and wetlands ideal for dog walking, photography, and meeting neighbors and neighbors' dogs. Her wife, Melissa, has lived in Pine Lake since 2012.
You can contact Council Member Lowers at janelowers@pinelakega.net or (470) 451-3828.
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