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Broken brake light reveals unlawful gun possession ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police recently arrested a 20-year-old man from Cumming for carrying a weapon without a license after they attempted to pull him over for a broken brake light. The man fled his car on foot, but police caught him in the woods. Police were patrolling on Holcomb Bridge Road, when the spotted a black Ford 500 with “heavy front end damage” and inoperable break light. An officer decided to pull over the car when they discovered that it had recently been involved in a marijuana-related arrest. When the officer tried to pull the car over, the driver sped off. Police later spotted the driver walk out of some nearby woods and run across the five-lane road when he saw the officers. He was caught soon after, and the car was located nearby. Inside the car, police found “a fair amount of expensive electronics,” a black ski mask and black glove. A
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from Ontario, Canada, with a U.K. passport and U.K. driver’s license. He then instructed the man to open two checking accounts and a savings account at a Roswell branch of Wells Fargo. Employees at the Roswell location denied the applications due to insufficient identification and alerted nearby Wells Fargo locations that the man may be using fake documentation. The man said A-Dog then instructed him to try handgun with eight full metal jacket cartridges loaded into its magazine with an empty chamber was found in the woods the man had exited. The man said he threw the weapon in the woods, because he knew it was illegal for him to possess a handgun. He was arrested for carrying a gun without a license, reckless conduct and pedestrian in the roadway.
again at the Wells Fargo on North Point Parkway. Employees at the Wells Fargo location identified the man, who was using the UK identification stating his name was Michael Lawrence. Officers arrived and questioned him, and he told police he did not know why A-Dog wanted him to open the accounts. He did not know A-Dog’s real name. The man was arrested for first degree forgery.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported fraudulent activity on her card April 6 after she returned from a business trip in Charlotte, N.C. The woman said that on April 5, she was contacted by her a representative from Diners Club Mastercard about some recently made suspicious charges totaling $2,600 at an Apple Store and $2,300 at a WalMart, both in Durham, N.C. According to the Diners Club representative, someone had also contacted them to send a new card to a new address and change the personal identification number for her account. The woman said that she had visited North Carolina March 26-27, but had not gone to Durham. She has placed a credit freeze on her infor-
Valderama Drive, Duluth, was arrested March 25 on Ga. 400 for DUI and two counts of speeding. ►► Amanda Lakeya Shoulders, 37, of Boundary Tree Drive, Ellenwood, was arrested April 2 on Innovation Way for DUI, endangering the life of a child and failure to maintain lane. ►► Shakill Sentell Garnett, 38, of Midway Road, Douglasville, was arrested March 30 on Ga. 400 for DUI, open container and co-disorderly conduct. ►► Samantha M Green, 36, of Olde Atlanta Parkway, Suwanee, was arrested April 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI and open container. ►► Ted Horace Atkins, 60, of Chaffin Road, Roswell, was arrested April 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI, insurance violation and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gautami Rajesh Kella, 44, of Tamarack Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 3 on Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI.
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A cataract forms when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing decreased vision. During surgery the cataract is removed through a small incision and replaced with a clear artificial lens. Standard monofocal lenses have been used for many years and allow a patient’s vision to be set for distance or near, but not both. If vision is optimized for the distance, the patient will require reading glasses. If the vision is adjusted for reading, then patient will require distance glasses.
Over the last decade, multifocal intraocular lenses have become widely available, allowing many patients to decrease their dependence on glasses for both near and distance. These lenses have concentric rings on their surface. Some of the rings focus the light for near and some focus light for distance. Multifocal lenses have increased the quality of life for many patients, allowing them to be less dependent on glasses. However, they also have significant limitations, such as increased halos and glare at night. Most patients are able to adjust to this over time, though rarely, a patient may be bothered enough to request removal of the lens. For this reason, multifocal lenses may not be recommended for patients that do a lot of night driving. Patients also lose some contrast sensitivity, or crispness, of distance vision when they opt for multifocal lenses. For this reason, patients who desire the absolute clearest distance vision may choose a monofocal lens, knowing that they will need reading glasses after surgery. Finally, patients with significant amounts of astigmatism are not candidates for multifocal lenses as these lenses are unable to correct astigmatism. A better option for these patients is a toric lens that corrects astigmatism so patients can see clearly in the distance without glasses, although they will still need readers for near work. It’s been exciting to hear that a new lens has just been FDA approved that will help eye surgeons overcome many of these limitations, and help more cataract patients see well with less dependence on glasses. This new lens, called the Symfony lens, improves vision from the distance all the way up to about 18 inches from the patient. Patients treated with this lens have been shown to have excellent vision for distance activities, such as driving and sports as well as intermediate activities such as using a computer or tablet. Many patients also have the ability to perform some activities at a distance closer than 18 inches, although low power readers are needed for activities such as reading fine print and knitting. There are some impressive features that make the Symfony a large advancement compared to lenses previously available. One unique feature is that it is the first lens that corrects near and intermediate vision that can be used in patients with significant astigmatism as it also corrects mild to moderate astigmatism. The Symfony also has a much lower incidence of glare and halos compared to previous multifocal lenses. Finally, the contrast sensitivity, or crispness of the vision is excellent, similar to a monofocal lens.
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Milton Zoning Manager, Robyn MacDonald By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Since its incorporation in 2006, only one person has held the position of zoning manager for Milton — Robyn MacDonald. As zoning manager, MacDonald ensures that applications for development projects adhere to the city’s codes and ordinances. She consults staff and representatives from other departments to ensure projects are developed appropriately and meets with residents and applicants to answer zoning questions. MacDonald also works with code enforcement staff to assist in investigating and resolving zone ordinance violations and manages the review process for rezoning and use permits. In addition, she also acts as a subject matter expert, researching and writing reports relating to proposed amendments to Milton’s development
Robyn MacDonald has been Milton’s zoning manager since the city’s incorporation in 2006. codes and ordinances. And if you attend Milton’s Planning Commission meetings, you have seen MacDonald serves as the staff liaison to
the commission. “By far the most important aspects of my position are the relationships that I have with the citizens, developers, engineers and other stakeholders involved in the development of the city,” MacDonald said. “This enables me to provide the necessary information for the various stakeholders to meet their goals in creating quality development in the city and ensuring that development aligns with the citizens’ vision for Milton.” Prior to her time with Milton, MacDonald served with Fulton County’s Community Development Department. She earlier held similar positions with Peachtree City and Macon-Bibb County. She says her background has provided integral experience and knowledge for her position with the city.
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board deliberated a Milton Steelers’ request to offer free registration for tackle football at its meeting last Wednesday, ultimately recommending approval for five changes — including free registration — to the city’s agreement with the Steelers. The changes will need approval by the City Council before implementation. The changes to the agreement include allowing the Steelers to offer free registration, a 10 percent cap on its number of scholarship players, the addition of a sixth through eighth grade programs, addressing of the organization’s commission to the city and residency requirements for registration. If approved, the changes will put the Steelers in compliance with its agreement with the city. The agreement states that any pricing changes or addition of programs must first be approved by city staff. The Steelers went outside that agreement when they began advertising free registration for tackle football and the addition of the sixth through eighth grade teams earlier this year. Over 10 people in attendance at the meeting spoke in favor of the proposed changes, with one person opposed. Natalie Lester of the Milton Steelers said the desire to offer free registration was to give all kids the opportunity to play sports, regardless of their parents’ income. She said 16 percent of Alpharetta Elementary students and 31.25 percent of Manning Oaks Elementary students are on free or reduced lunch programs. Lester said those numbers show
there is a need for offering free registration, as it is likely those parents cannot afford to pay registration fees associated with youth sports. The free registration would include Milton residents and, because of the Milton’s memorandum of understanding with Alpharetta, Alpharetta residents. She said the addition of the sixth through eighth grade programs would provide an alternative to Milton and Cambridge’s feeder football programs. MPARB chair Scott Stachowski voiced concern as to how the organization would pay its 15 percent commission to the city after offering free registration. Representatives from the Steelers said corporate sponsorships, private sponsorships and donations would provide the commission. Using registration numbers from 2016, the Steelers would be required to pay the city $49.20 per registrant. As voted on by the board, the Steelers will also implement tiered registration that gives priority to Alpharetta residents as concerns were raised that the organization could see an influx of registration from those living outside Milton and Alpharetta by offering free registration. The Steelers said they have 70 registrations for the upcoming season. At this time last year, they had just two.
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Woodstock could learn from Milton’s example Though I have only covered Milton for a short time, two things have become abundantly clear — residents and city representatives certainly love greenspace, and when a development JOE PARKER is proposed, it is Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com thoroughly vetted and discussed, ensuring it fits the city’s vision and is the right kind of development for the time and place. Woodstock, where I reside, seems to operate differently. Differently in the fact that the thought process behind developing previously undisturbed lands seems to be, “To hell with what the development is or where the land is, we want growth!” In 2016, Woodstock was listed as the ninth fastest growing city in the state according to U.S. Census estimates. An Atlanta Regional Commission study said Cherokee County will see an increase of 160,000 residents
And whereas Milton certainly seems to want growth, they don’t seem willing to approve developments which don’t fit the city’s vision.
by 2040, likely adding many residents to Woodstock, already Cherokee’s most populous city. I certainly don’t view growth as a bad thing and I am absolutely no NIMBY. I’m glad my hometown is ever expanding and has started to gain statewide recognition for its downtown area. That being said, I believe Woodstock could use Milton as an example and not approve every bit of growth that is proposed. Just recently, the Woodstock City Council approved a townhome development along Main Street that needed nine variances because 52 percent of the property was either a stream
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Alpharetta should reconsider glass recycling decision Alpharetta City Council should reconsider adding a fourth bin/truck for glass recycling as it has many negative environmental impacts: 1. Noise pollution 2. Air pollution (burning hydrocarbon fuel) 3. Global warming (higher CO2 emissions) There is also increased wear and tear on roads and traffic congestion. Many do not have room in their garage for another large wheeled bin. Strength, age and health will preclude many from carrying a small handheld bin to the curb. A dropped bin of glass would be a safety disaster and cleanup nightmare if the lid popped open. Neither of these options is viable. Let’s more efficiently use what we already have. Designate the first week of the month for only glass recycling and the remaining weeks for “all other” recycling. The total recycling volume hasn’t changed, so our current wheeled bin and (third) truck should
handle it. Most residents can handle accumulating two weeks of “all other” recycling and four weeks of glass with no overflow problem. Neighbors should agree to use each other’s open bin space if their own bin is occasionally full. This proposal requires garage space for a cardboard box to store recycling not going into the bin that week, And, remembering to switch where you toss items the first week of the month. But no option on offer is perfect. This proposal requires no more trucks, no more pollution, no more traffic, no more bins to store and haul up/down the driveway, the least additional garage space, and no more cost to residents. Acknowledging the negative impacts of a fourth truck, it is not an environmental win to handle glass this way. In this case “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” means REUSE the wheeled bin and third truck we already have — just more efficiently. – Jenny Corbin, Alpharetta
or stream bed. The development also needed variances because, going against city code, the development will not have sidewalks. Councilmembers even said the road in front of the development was in “bad shape” and needed repair. But it’s hard to deny something — even though it’s in conflict with multiple ordinances and will essentially wipe out a stream bed— when all you see is growth and not its impact. Milton is certainly growing as well, but I think its community development department and city council are doing it right. Every proposed development or rezoning that comes along will not be right for Milton, and growth is not
always worth it when there is no greenspace left. And whereas Milton certainly seems to want growth, they don’t seem willing to approve developments which don’t fit the city’s vision. Woodstock’s city motto is “Her Heritage, Her Vision.” The problem is, “her vision” has been blocked by tons of new developments, and I’m not sure many of them are the right fit. Milton residents might want to take note. Coming before Woodstock’s Planning Commission in May will be a 40-acre mixed-use development slated for Arnold Mill Road and Ga. 140, less than a mile from Milton’s border with Woodstock. This is an area where rush hour traffic can get so congested that one man used to sell coffee from the back of his truck along the road because he knew drivers would have plenty of time to pay considering no one was moving. This project could easily add to the congestion, including all that spills over into Milton. And if history is any indication, prepare now, because Woodstock will surely approve it.
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Milton hosts Party on the Plaza, tours of new city hall MILTON, Ga. — Milton is encouraging its residents to come out for a Party on the Plaza event at the new city hall on April 29 which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new hall. Tours will take place from 1-6 p.m. followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the city hall, live music from The American Flyers and dinner and drinks. The tours, ceremony and entertainment will be free of charge. Those wishing to include dinner must purchase tickets which can be bought through cityofmiltonga.us or in person at city hall. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner, coffee and dessert. Soft drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase the night of the event. With the road in front of city hall still under construction, a free remote parking and trolley service will be available at Crabapple First Baptist Church from 4-11 p.m. Remote parking is recommended as parking will be limited at the time of the event. Contact Courtney Spriggs at courtney.spriggs@ cityofmiltonga.us or (678) 242-2533 with questions.
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An egg-cellent event Milton hosts third annual community egg hunt By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton hosted its third annual community egg hunt last Saturday, with hundreds turning out for face-painting, egg hunting, crafts, music and a visit by the Easter Bunny on the beautiful spring day. The event, held at Friendship Community Park, is put on in partnership with the city and Crabapple First Baptist Church. Former Reach One pastor Breant Deakins presented the idea for a community egg hunt in 2015 and helped get churches, community groups and volunteers involved. With Reach One no longer involved, Crabapple First Baptist partnered with the city to hold the community event. Since then, the city has hosted the event every year with hundreds of children and adults turning out for the egg hunt and other activities. Activities at this year’s event also included music, games, crafts and a visit by Milton Police and Fire departments showing off their vehicles. And of course, there were thousands of eggs to be found by the hundreds of children in attendance and a visit by the Easter Bunny.
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Milton to celebrate Earth Day at new city hall MILTON, Ga. — Milton will host its 8th annual Earth Day event at the new Milton City Hall Plaza from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 22, providing learning experiences and activities for all ages. “This year’s event has a bit of a different feel. We’re focusing on fun activities that promote environmental education and emphasize sustainability,” said Teresa Stickels, Milton’s sustainability coordinator. “There’s something for everyone at the event.” Kids can build a Home Depot bird feeder and make other crafts from recycled materials, and zoologist Jim Nark will be on hand with amphibians, reptiles, arachnids, insects and mammals for an entertaining and educational experience. In addition, green classes will be offered to help residents learn ways to “make every day Earth Day.” The classes — Rain Barrel Workshop and How to Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products — will be held in Community Place, the new community building on the plaza adjacent to City Hall. Since these are hands-on workshops with take-home materials, workshops may have limited participation and/or require pre-registration. Earth Day attendees will also take home a free tree seedling for planting, courtesy of the National Wildlife Federation. Milton staff will also be available to assist anyone interested in certifying their backyard as a NWF Wildlife Habitat. Environmental service opportunities will be available at multiple locations
during the event. Volunteers are needed to plant trees at Bell Memorial Park, perform trail maintenance at Providence Park and help restore a butterfly habitat by planting a pollinator garden at Bell Memorial. Service project volunteers may sign up ahead of time by contacting Stickels at teresa.stickels@cityofmiltonga.us or simply show up at the park locations noted from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on April 22. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for working outside and bring work gloves. “With our new location in the heart of Crabapple, we’re encouraging everyone to pack a picnic lunch and dine at a table on the City Hall Plaza or venture out to one of the many area restaurants for lunch,” said Courtney Spriggs event coordinator and Milton’s community engagement manager.
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BLACKBOX SPECIAL REPORT: PART VI
Transparency in local
Forsyth County provides plenty of open communication By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
Forsyth County is setting the bar high for transparency. The public has numerous ways to reach elected officials from traditional methods like email and telephone, but also through the recently installed Commissioner News portal. Board members each have a page they are able to update on their own to give more up-to-date information and stay in contact better. Commissioners seem to respond back to messages as quickly as possible, or forward on the request to someone better equipped to answer the requested information. For those unable to attend board meetings, the county has a thorough calendar online that includes meeting notices, agendas, summaries, minutes and videos, if available. The live video links date back two years and a link is provided for archived videos. Additionally, the county has a video stream on the government access television channel. It steams a variety of county meetings and programming of interest to residents. A schedule of programs is provided as well. Interactive maps of all kinds, including zoning, transportation and property records are available to the public. It seems like the county is taking into account the community’s requests for more ways to contact elected officials. From the TV channel to the website to Facebook, Forsyth County continues to provide plenty of opportunities for residents to stay informed.
Cumming struggles to bring communication to 21st century By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com The City of Cumming has made strides in the past few years on becoming more transparent. The city’s website has new sections that highlight city news, such as articles and photo galleries from city events. Another section on the website is now home to past meeting videos
News analysis of local government’s transparency Item
Forsyth County
Cumming
Live stream meetings online:
Meetings are streamed online and available on TV Forsyth, Forsyth County’s government access television channel.
Meetings are uploaded to the website within a few weeks; last video uploaded was from January meeting.
Johns Creek Yes, council meetings & work sessions; Planning Commissions; Bd. Of Zoning Appeals; Town Hall meetings. Old agendas & supporting documents.
Days until recorded meeting is posted online:
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Between 7 – 10 days.
Usually by noon next day.
Yes, along with minutes and summaries. It is never taken down. Printed information books provided to select community members.
packet & supporting docuOnly day of meeting. It is taken Yes, ments, charts, maps & graphs down after the meeting. back 2 years.
Online agenda: Agenda packet:
Not extensive beyond the presenter name.
Yes, available with online agenda.
Yes. Website has: interactive transportation projects map; Online map for permits and public and private applications, plats; geographic information projects: system maps; property record search.
Yes. Cumming utilities has interactive website.
File open records request online:
Form, explanation and contact information online
Contact information and explanation online.
Yes, WAZE app for real time traffic updates; JC NOW app: mobile access to all city interactive maps (including live traffic), news articles, council meeting agendas, social media and contact information. JC FIX IT app: allows users to report potholes, littler, illegal signs, and other issues. JCPD4ME app: provides links to Police social media sites; get latest on traffic accidents, missing persons, crime reports, “most wanted” information. Yes, under online maps: Datahub - Visualize city data in maps, charts, and dashboards; Other Maps Headings: Active Projects; City & Neighborhood Maps; Confirm Address; Road Projects: Traffic Counts: Find Business; Map Gallery;Parks & Recreation; WAZE; Zoning. Yes, main page click on Residents/City Clerk/Request for PublicRecords.
Contact information for public officials and staff:
Email and phone numbers are available. Each Board of Commissioners member has individual page for more communication.
No.
Yes
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www.forsythco.com
www.cityofcumming.net
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City app/ Social Media:
The do not have an app. They are active on Facebook. County None, but the city sends out also emails press releases, monthly newsletters of city agendas and meeting notices. information and updates along with meeting agendas.
from the council and planning and zoning board. Monthly newsletters and a designated open records request officer have also improved the city’s transparency efforts.
But compared to other local communities, those efforts fall short. The city doesn’t use social media and its website barely has any information in comparison to Forsyth County, Al-
pharetta or Milton. The meeting videos often are not uploaded until weeks after action has been taken. The most recent video currently online is from January, meaning February and March aren’t
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[Cumming] doesn’t use social media and its website barely has any information in comparison to Forsyth County, Alpharetta or Milton.
uploaded yet. Additionally, meeting agendas are emailed out a few days prior, but are put online only the day of the meeting and then taken down the next day. Furthermore, the elected officials do not have city email addresses. To try and set up an interview with the mayor, one must call and make an in person appointment rather than talk over the phone or through email. Though recent efforts are commended, the city has a long way to go to make it to current standards of transparency.
Transparency a priority at Johns Creek By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – These days, most city residents don’t ask, they demand transparency in their government. In Johns Creek, the City Council and staff have taken the professional approach to try to ensure the public is aware and involved in the city’s affairs. It was not always so. In the not too distant past, I could not walk into City Hall and ask to speak to a department head about a story I was working on. I had to ask for permission from the city manager to do so and would have to nar-
rowly define the nature of my business. That went for telephoning and email as well. That is hard on reporters who work on deadlines and need something explained or clarified with a deadline hovering nearby. I look at that as a red flag that it is more important to control the message than it is to get accurate information out. Today, I don’t feel any compunction to call any city official to get the information I need. That is critical for the media to disseminate news in a timely fashion. After all, they don’t call the Herald and oldspaper. It’s a newspaper and we want to be timely and accurate. I also note the number of citizen committees the city is fond of using. It helps the seven members of the City Council keep their fingers on the pulse of the public. They get an idea of what people are thinking with parks, business licenses, public art, signs and more. Each of these had ad hoc committees to study ideas or problems and make recommendations to the city. This is another sign of a healthy civic complexion. Tapping into the public in search of talent also produces leadership. No city can have too much of that. Recently, I was at a public meeting on the widening of McGinnis Ferry and Jones Bridge roads. Ostensibly the meeting was to get feedback on the city’s ideas for softening the effects of widening the two roads.
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The meeting quickly turned into a “Why is this happening and how can we stop it?” meeting. Residents did not understand why this was happening or why the city had not been more forthcoming about these projects. Now having written numerous stories about these projects, I know the city has not hidden anything from anybody. But for many, this meeting was a wake-up call, and now their full attention is lasered in. The City Council said all right, we are going back to square one and meet with groups affected by the two projects to hear what they have to say and to explain why these projects are coming. The city did not hide. It did not steamroll. Officials realized the public was only just waking up to what had been the subject of many meetings and discussions in workshops and council meetings – all of which are televised. It may not be the answers people want to hear, but they are getting the information behind the decisions. An aside here. Few people will subject themselves to watching twohour council meeting unless they were paid to do it, as I am. But you can scan the council agenda and easily find the bookmarked item that interests you to keep informed. Say it is an hour every two weeks – that is how often the City Council meets. But can’t you Tivo “Dancing with the Stars” and participate in the community where you live?
Open meetings laws are designed to provide citizens access to decisions that affect their lives. Whether it’s a new park, road improvements or how much you pay in property taxes, the law gives citizens eyes and ears to the decision-making process. Georgia’s open meetings laws extend beyond city councils and school boards. They apply to nearly all local governing agencies that advise elected boards or receive tax dollars from the public. “Transparency and access to government are critical to our office and, ultimately, to our state and nation,” said Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. “For our representative republic to best function, we must ensure that those who elect public officials will have access to and information about what those public officials are doing.” Under Georgia law, discussions and actions by boards must be conducted in the open with access provided to the public. These laws apply to: • City councils • County commissions • Regional development authorities • Library boards • School boards • Commissions or authorities, such as hospital authorities, established by state or local governments • Planning commissions • Zoning boards • Most committees of the University System of Georgia The law does not specifically apply to: • The Georgia General Assembly or its committees, although legislative sessions must be open to the public • Judicial proceedings including judicial branch agency and committee meetings, however federal law requires most court proceedings be open to the public In addition, Georgia law allows for three instances in which governing boards can discuss matters in private, but those exceptions are few: • Matters pertaining to personnel • Matters of potential litigation in court • Real estate purchase or sale
The decision to close our Alpharetta Neighborhood Market is not an easy...we are committed to continuing our growth and investment in Georgia. PHILLIP KEANE, director of communications for East Coast Division 16 | Milton Herald | April 20, 2017
Walmart to close Alpharetta neighborhood market Decision affects approximately 70 local employees By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Officials with bargain retailer Walmart announced Friday that the company plans to close its Alpharetta neighborhood market on Haynes Bridge Road by May 7. The decision comes after a careful review process, including financial performance and strategic alignment with long-term plans, said Phillip Keane, director of communications for Walmart’s East Coast Division. “The decision to close our Alpharetta Neighborhood Market is not an easy one, but, as a company, we are committed to continuing our growth and investment in Georgia,” Keane said. The market’s pharmacy will be open at least through the end of April, Keane said, and staff will work with customers to assist with transferring prescriptions. The 46,000 square-foot neighborhood market, located at 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, opened in September 2012 and currently employs about 70 people. Keane said work is underway to assist employees who want to remain with the company in finding positions at nearby locations. He said customer service was not a factor in the decision
to close the store. “We care deeply about our associates impacted by this decision,” Keane said. “We are hopeful that the majority of the associates at the Haynes Bridge Road store will want to continue their career with Walmart by transferring to another nearby Walmart.” The company operates two Walmart Supercenters in Alpharetta, one at 5200 Windward Parkway, the other at 5455 Atlanta Highway. In addition, Keane said Walmart
The Walmart Neighborhood Market, located just off Old Milton Parkway on Haynes Bridge Road, opened its doors in September 2012.
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Difference between seller’s market Managing growth in and buyer’s market: razor’s edge your small Business For at least the last four years in Atlanta the job market has been on fire. People have been moving to Atlanta and homebuilders have had trouble keeping up. The story has been GEOFF SMITH big, but the same – Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com until now. Inventory levels were dropping so low and at such a rapid rate that Norton Agency President Frank Norton declared that agents needed to start preparing for the day when they hit 0. He was being a little dramatic at the time but was very serious about the point he was making. That was two years ago, and since then inventory levels kept dropping until last year when they seemed to bottom out at about three months (inventory levels are measured in months it would take to buy up all the existing listed houses with no new houses coming onto the market). But today, something very different is happening. Inventory levels started dropping again for houses priced under $400,000. And they have started rising for houses priced above $400,000. It is truly night and day. Some of us in the Atlanta Assurance branch noticed that our clients who were buying houses under $400,000 were running into scenarios with multiple offers on houses that were listed for only a couple of days. It was taking months for them to finally land a contract on a house. While our clients in the above-$400,000 market were waltzing in with contracts on the first houses they went after. To confirm that inventory levels were indeed moving the way we suspected, I reached out to the man that would certainly know: Mitchell Palm with
Smart Real Estate Data. Smart Real Estate Data is an Atlanta-based data firm that has positioned itself as the top source for residential real estate information in the Southeast. Most of Atlanta real estate firms buy information from them so they can develop their marketing plans for future growth. The news story I thought I was breaking, Palm had already known for months. “Yeah, $400,000 is a pretty good
If you are wondering why apartments are going up everywhere you look, go try to buy a house under $400,000 and you’ll know. tipping point for these higher-end areas,” he said. Then he ran the numbers. I concentrated mostly on north Atlanta from Sandy Springs north through North Fulton into Forsyth County, and west to Marietta, Smyrna and Woodstock. I also included a couple of ZIP codes inside Atlanta. The numbers were clear. For houses priced under $400,000, there are 2.6 months of average inventory on the market. For houses over $400,000, there are 5.5 months. Most experts consider a healthy market to have 6 months of supply. Woodstock and East Roswell had the lowest sub-$400,000 inventory levels at 1.9 months. While Alpharetta had the highest above $400,000 inventory level at 8 months. For those not familiar with how the housing industry works, 2.6 months of inventory is very, very low.
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EXPANDING AVALON
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The highly anticipated Phase II of Avalon opened its doors April 13 to a cheering crowd and champagne toast. Dubbed Boulevard East, this expansion adds 1,000 new jobs, 350 residents and 20 stores and restaurants to the Alpharetta community. New retailers include Brooks Brothers, Urban Outfitters, Scout & Molly’s, Levi’s, Williams Sonoma, Hammer Made, Boogaloos, Lucky Brand, Pottery Barn, South Moon Under, Apple and Boardroom Salon for Men. New restaurants include Barleygarden Kitchen and Craft Bar, District III, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, ChickFil-A, Rumi’s Kitchen, MF Bar and Brine Seafood Shack. Two of the most talked about additions include Apple’s new nearly 8,000-square-foot freestanding building, which is next door to Microsoft’s 43,000-square-foot office building. Future projects include a 331-room hotel with conference center, in partnership with the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is slated to open the first quarter of 2018. The “Father of Avalon” and North American Properties Developer Mark Toro also hinted that he’d like to conclude construction with a MARTA station.
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The Boulevard East at Avalon officially opened April 13. Toro said State Sen. Brandon Beach has been a longtime advocate of both Avalon and bringing MARTA to North Fulton. “Let me tell you as a state senator, we will invest infrastructure when it has a return on investment like this with jobs,” Beach said. “I told Mark when he was going to build this, that it would be iconic and transformational. I think we all agree this is iconic and transformational.” To continue being a groundbreaking community, more transit options need
Avalon Chick-fil-A brings 100 jobs ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Local franchise owner John Crays opened metroAtlanta’s newest Chick-fil-A restaurant on April 13 in Alpharetta, bringing 100 new jobs to Avalon’s mixed-use development. The new restaurant is located at 2720 Old Milton Parkway and is part of Avalon’s Boulevard East phase, opening the same day in north Fulton County. • Custom all-brick exterior with large arched windows. • Heritage restaurant design that showcases handmade, authentic materials for a vintage-inspired interior, including a large gathering table made from reclaimed wood, subway tiles and light fixtures made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles. • Two-story interactive indoor play area for children and free Wi-Fi. • Drive-thru service expanded to offer dual drive-thru ordering lanes and screens to enable customers to move quickly into a single lane for payment and pickup. • Dining room that seats 140 with 20 additional outdoor seats on a patio accented with brick archways. • Full-service menu, including breakfast until 10:30 a.m., and will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Like all Chick-fil-A locations, it will be closed on Sunday to provide a day of rest and time with family and friends for team members.
1,000 jobs 350 residents 20 stores and restaurants 8,000 square feet Apple Store 43,000 square feet Microsoft office 90,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants 250,000 square feet of official building over retail 300,000 square feet freestanding office building 580,000 square feet of retail, restaurants total at Avalon
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to become available, Beach said. “As upsetting as the I-85 bridge collapse was, and thank God nobody was hurt, MARTA is up 60 percent and their on-time rates are at 96 percent currently since that tragedy,” Beach said. “It is getting people on transit.” Beach said he’s never been more proud of the Georgia Department of Transportation, MARTA and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, or GRTA, for coming together, creating a plan to move people in the city and get people where they need to go. “I think by taking MARTA or GRTA, people will learn to like transit and think of it as a viable option,” Beach said. “We need it here. It’s an economic development issue. I will continue to fight for transit in North Fulton as long as I’m your state senator.” But for now, this addition adds on to Avalon’s 86-acres, which opened October 2014. But don’t say the development is another shopping mall, according to Matt Simon, vice president of operations for North American Properties. “It could’ve been a shopping complex, office tower or residential community,” Simon said. “Avalon is all of that, and yet it is none of that. Where we stand today is where an entire region comes together to live, work and thrive. Families and friends come together to celebrate life events.” And without Toro’s vision, Avalon would not exist. “We are ecstatic and over the moon,” Toro said. “The freedom we feel today
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after spending the last five years executing this vision is phenomenal.” A partnership with the city of Alpharetta also played a major part in the development’s creation. “When we were going to acquire this property out of foreclosure, we had no clue what we were doing,” Toro said. “We thought we were going to create a lifestyle center, retail and whatever else. But we took the opportunity to tour best-in-class, mixed-use properties around the U.S. and brought back a number of ideas primarily from the West Coast.” But Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said sometimes in order to believe something, you have to see it, no matter how great it sounds. “When we close our eyes and think of Alpharetta and what it could and should be, we start to tell the story of what Alpharetta is and we talk about being the technology city of the South,” Belle Isle said. “Sometimes you have to see something to believe something. So when we share the vision of Alpharetta, that’s what Avalon is and we show them this here. This is the downtown for all of North Fulton and South Forsyth. This is the beacon of showing where our story is.”
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FULTON GOLDEN GAMES OPENING
For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive to improve their quality of life. Kick off this year’s games at the opening ceremonies Wednesday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bell Memorial Park, 15245 Bell Park Road in Milton. For more information about the kick off and the month-long activities, visit cityofmiltonga.us. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.
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MILTON EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
What: Milton’s annual festival offers sustainability information and inspiration on building a green community. The celebration will include family booths, educational groups, entertainment and foods. When: Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Milton City Hall Plaza, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
ALPHARETTA GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE What: Plants grown by members as well as plants from the Mansell House gardens will be available for sale. When: Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m. Where: Mansell House, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: thealpharettagardenclub. org
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
What: Learn to construct a rain barrel for your home at Roswell’s Do-It-Yourself Rain Barrel Workshop. Participants will receive all the materials needed to build a rain barrel. When: Saturday, April 22, 10-11 a.m. Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellgov.com
What: Enjoy a scenic run/walk along the Chattahoochee River in the 15th Annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K. Proceeds will be used to help HomeStretch and homeless families. When: Saturday, April 22, 7-11 a.m. Where: St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell More info and registration: roswellgov. com
ROSWELL CYCLING FESTIVAL
What: This week-long festival celebrates all things cycling. Recreational rides, educational events and races highlight some of the many events and activities available for all ages and skill levels. When: April 22-30 Where: Throughout Roswell More info: roswellcyclingfestival.com
SPRING BAZAAR
What: The Dream Weavers of Georgia will be hosting their first Spring Bazaar with local vendors, who will include Mother’s Day and teacher gift ideas. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Friday, April 28, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: The Kalen Center, 201 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta More info: ashleymariegifts.com or 770-255-1019
ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL
What: Events will take place throughout the city to celebrate spring, Roswell and the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more. When: Through April 30 Where: Multiple locations throughout Roswell More info: roswellazaleafestival.com
What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the festival features field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers across metro Atlanta. When: Through May 15 Where: Throughout metro Atlanta More info and full list of events: atlantaaudubon.org/atlanta-bird-fest
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “DRIVING MISS DAISY”
What: The Kudzu Players present a Pulitzer Prize-winning Off-Broadway play about the relationship between an aging white Southern woman and a black chauffeur. When: April 13-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors More info and tickets: bullochhall.org
“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”
What: This musical follows early rock ‘n roll stars Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash, along with newcomer Jerry Lee Lewis as they find themselves in the legendary Memphis recording studio. When: April 6-23, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org
SCAD PRINTMAKING EXHIBIT
What: This exhibit showcases the innovative ways both traditional and digital printmaking processes can be utilized to express ideas and concepts in the 21st century. Featuring SCAD students, alumni and faculty When: Through April 21, MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: SAT PRACTICE
What: Take a free full-length practice exam with detailed explanations on how to improve future test scores. Registration is required. When: Saturday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID 101
What: Get the latest information about scholarships, grants and other financial aid opportunities to help ease the burden of student loan debt. When: Saturday, April 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE
What: Join leaders from the Roswell Cycling Festival as they conduct a bicycle maintenance class, to include basic repair and maintenance: flat tire repair, brake adjustments and more. When: Sunday, April 23, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org
INTERNATIONAL POETRY AND WRITING STUDIO
What: All poets and writers are invited to share their writing with other and learn from their peers on how they can improve their works. Suggested for high school age and up. When: Sunday, April 23, 3-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
PAINT LIKE KAHLO
What: Both beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Instructor Barbara Freiberg returns to teach two free hands-on workshops, back to back, on how to paint still lifes, Frieda Kahlo style. When: Monday, April 24, 1-2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
OUR UNDERGROUND HELPERS
What: This workshop explores the lives of animal recyclers and decomposers like worms and ants. Participants get to take home some free treats, like gummy worms. Suggested for ages 5-12. When: Wednesday, April 26, 4-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: Hard cover and paperback fiction and non-fiction books will be available along with DVDs, CDs and children’s books. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell library for materials and community programs. When: April 27-30, times vary Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: MOUNTAIN PARK EARTH DAY FESTIVAL What: The city of Mountain Park is hosting a day-long festival with art, live music, eco-friendly vendors and environmental organizations to celebrate Earth Day with the 2017 theme of “Environmental and Climate Literacy.” When: Saturday, April 22, noon-4 p.m. Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Roswell More info: mountainparkgov.com
URINETOWN
What: Act3 Productions presents the award-winning musical satire of a city struggling with a water shortage, the changes to water amenities and a hero leading the people to freedom. When: April 14-29, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs More info: act3productions.org or 770241-1905
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The antidote to traffic: Gold Okay, I admit it. I like TV shows about prospecting for gold. The show begins, and you meet the heroes. They pack their gear and head to the hills, where they shovel STEVE HUDSON dirt and sweat a lot Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net and scoop drinking water from a creek. They always have great adventures, face great trials and sometimes even find a little gold. It’s fun to think about being a prospector, though I’m not sure that I want to be a serious prospector. That sounds like a lot of work. Besides, I prefer air conditioning and iced tea to sweat and muddy creek water. So is there any option for someone like me? Say, perhaps, a place to go gold prospecting that happens to have an air-conditioned restaurant close by for lunch? As it turns out, there is. North Georgia offers lots of places where I (and you) can do a little grassroots, seat-of-the-pants prospecting of our own, and some of those places are not too far away. First, a little science. Georgia’s gold comes from a belt of gold-bearing rocks that runs more or less northeast -to-southwest through the northern part of the state. Imagine a swath from Villa Rica up through Dahlonega and beyond, and you’ve got the idea. You won’t find gold at every spot in the gold belt, but once in a while… A week or so ago, gold fever struck hard while I was sitting (along with several tens of thousands of my closest commuter-type friends) on one of those great concrete ribbons optimistically known as expressways. With nothing else to do, I started daydreaming, and from there it was just a short mental hop to gold. So I made plans. And that’s how I came to find myself, just the other day, hunkered down in a little creek on the east side of Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County, gold pan in hand. As it happens, many of the creeks which feed that lake’s eastern side hold a little bit of alluvial gold - that is, gold which is found in the gravel bed of a creek or stream. Which particular spot was I in? Ahh, now there’s the question. No good prospector names precise locations because that takes all the fun out of the search! But I will say this: If you do a little
Panning for gold in a small feeder stream on the east side of Allatoona Lake. research, and check out the lake’s feeder streams, you just might find yourself on the right track. The Corps of Engineers allows recreational gold panning in streams located on Corps land. “Recreational panning” means prospecting with a gold pan only; devices such as sluices or dredges or metal detectors are not permitted. You’re also limited to the gravel streambed itself – in other words, don’t dig dirt from the creek’s banks. You can learn more about prospecting on Corps land by poking around at sam.usace.army.mil/Portals/46/docs/recreation. Then locate some Corps of Engineers land and set aside a morning or an afternoon to see what you can find. And take your kids! Even if you don’t find any gold per se, you’re sure to bring back all sorts of other treasures – not the least of which is a day you’ll never forget. But I digress. Did I find any gold on my post-traffic excursion? Yes, I
did. Did I find a lot of gold? No, I did not. Take it from me: there’s no danger that I’m gonna get rich panning for gold (though I know folks who have). But I’m going to have a great time trying. And whether I find any gold or not, I’m sure I’ll find treasure of another kind – an antidote to all that traffic. Steve Hudson has written numerous books on travel and outdoor recreation, including his just-published Prospecting For Georgia Gold, your guide to prospecting for gold in the mountains and streams of Georgia. It’s available on Amazon, at www.chattahoocheemedia.com and from many outfitters and book shops.
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Visitor’s Center opens gallery of local art My Art Studio artists discuss work at reception By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Visitor’s Center is inviting everyone to slow down and enjoy the works of 14 local artists as part of the month-long Azalea Festival. For the first time, the center has opened a special gallery to display the artwork for this month only, with some pieces on sale for interested buyers. The artists, all part of the same group, were invited April 13 to an open reception to talk about their artwork and mingle with guests. One of the studio founders, Joan Hillard, said that much of her work focuses on nature scenes that can be found in Georgia. “The state of Georgia has such beautiful scenery,” she said. “It always inspires me – the mountains, the dunes, the marshes, the trees.” Another artist, Karen Duncan, spoke about her painting techniques. Her method requires her to work quickly on a canvass, and she on average completes a painting in five to six hours. “It’s wet-on-wet, so I don’t let it dry,” Duncan said. “I just paint it all at one time so that I can blend the edges. You learn to make decisions quickly. “I had an art teacher tell me one time, and it was the most freeing thing she ever said: there’s nothing precious. You can always go back and change the things you don’t like.”
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The artists all work at the My Art Studio & Gallery across the street from the center on the Historic Roswell Square where they can create a sense of community with one another. “Painting can be kind of lonesome sometimes,” Duncan said. “Being at the studio, it inspires you to do more and be more productive.” People are never too old to start painting with one another, said Claudia Earnest, who started seriously painting about 10 years ago. Marshal Lichtenstein agreed, adding that it is an enriching hobby, especially in retirement. “I’m still not in it for the money. You don’t get rich doing this,” he said. “But it’s very relaxing. It’s very rewarding.”
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“The institutional knowledge from working with Fulton County and the historical knowledge gained from being here in Milton since its inception hopefully makes working with the city easier for our residents and developers,” she said. And being with Milton for over a decade, earning her a 10-year service award last December, MacDonald takes pride in her position. “I’m extremely proud to be part of Milton because of the leadership over the years and the ability to use my professional knowledge to provide a better environment for the various stakeholders of the city. The city is a very unique place to live for its citizens and I am very grateful to be a part of it,” she said. MacDonald attended the University of Cincinnati where she earned a bachelor’s degree in urban planning. She said she also gained valuable city planning experience through a cooperative education program with the cities of Cincinnati and Kettering as well as Hamilton County. MacDonald has been married to her husband, Mike, for 27 years. She has three children, all high school or college-aged. She says she loves to travel and is active in her church, as well as the adoption community as her children are from China, Thailand and the U.S.
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Local Kid-Run FIRST Robotics Team Headed To World Championship In Houston, TX NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Ten North Fulton high school students who did not have access to FIRST Robotics Competition teams in their schools decided to do what seemed impossible: form their own independent FRC team, Reset Robotics. The students come from Cambridge, Milton and Alpharetta High Schools as well as some home schoolers. Due to the high competition cost, most FRC teams are hosted by schools and comprised of at least 25 students and several adult coaches and mentors. Reset Robotics has only 10 members, one coach, and an 18 year old mentor. As a rookie team, they’ve successfully created a team logo and brand (including website, social media marketing, promotional materials) built a pit/booth, and built and programmed
a robot to compete a pre-determined set of tasks at competition in only six weeks. They’ve also raised over $35,000 through corporate sponsorships and donations to cover the cost of their competition season. Reset Robotics recently competed at the State FRC Championships in Athens, against other area high school teams such as Roswell, Central and South Forsyth, Walton, Wheeler, Lassiter, Marist and Westminster. They were awarded the Rookie All Star Award, a top honor, earning them a spot in the FRC World Championship in Houston, TX, April 19-22. More information about the team can be found on their website resetrobotics.org or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @ResetRobotics.
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First look at Fulton Schools FY18 budget includes staff raises Operating expenses expected to rise by about 6 percent By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Employees of the Fulton County School System will be the biggest benefactors of increasing revenue in Fiscal Year 2018, with more than $22 million of the additional $57 million expected to be directed toward salary increases. Details of the proposed FY18 budget were reviewed during a meeting of the Fulton Board of Education on March 13. Superintendent Jeff Rose said the priority of the system is to continue to attract and retain top talent in a very competitive Atlanta metro market. “I’m pleased to present a prudent plan that enables the district to put students and classrooms first, invests in our employees through increased compensation and aligns to our School Board’s priorities,” said Rose, who is overseeing his first budget since being hired in June 2016. The general fund budget for FY18
is proposed at just over $1 billion; about 6 percent more than the current fiscal year budget. While expected tax revenues will cover the vast majority of expenditures, the system is proposing a $4 million withdrawal from the healthy reserve fund to make up the difference. Rose is proposing a 2 percent salary increase for all teachers, with step increases for those eligible. A 1 percent increase is proposed for all non-teaching staff, in addition to eligible step increases. This is the seventh year in a row that Fulton Schools has provided increased compensation to employees, either through salary increases or onetime bonuses. The proposed budget keeps class sizes the same, which may irk many residents who have long lobbied for smaller classes, primarily in the elementary grades. The budget does not include any staff reductions. Despite an increase in tax revenues expected from rising property values, Fulton taxpayers will not see that increase returned to them in the form of a millage reduction. The millage rate of 18.483 is projected to remain unchanged in FY18, although it remains the lowest rate in the metro Atlanta
Proposed FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS • 2 percent raise for all teachers and step increases (average 2.8%) for eligible staff earning satisfactory performance reviews ($16 M) • 1 percent raise for non-teaching staff and eligible step increases (average 2.8%) for eligible staff with satisfactory performance reviews ($6.4M) • Clinic aides will be paid on par with paraprofessional positions ($170K) • Additional 400 students expected next year earning an additional $2 million from the state in QBE funding • Local Fair Share to increase by $11 million (tax revenues taken from wealthier districts to be redistributed to districts with fewer resources) • Austerity reduction remains the same at $7 million (permanent reduction taken by the state in response to economic downturn in FY2008) • Employer-provided health insurance contribution increases by $4.6 million (since FY15 health insurance has increased by 37 percent). • Payments into the Teacher Retirement System to increase by $17 million area. Revenues coming into the school system are expected to rise by nearly 6 percent in FY18, primarily at the local level as the economic recovery appears to be fully charged. Although state contributions will increase by more than 3 percent – primarily because of additional students expected – Fulton taxpayers continue to carry the bulk of school funding. In
FY18, local tax revenues will contribute 63 cents of every dollar spent in Fulton Schools, with the state covering the rest. No federal dollars are used in the general fund budget. Public hearings on the proposed budget will be held May 9 at the North Learning Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. The FY 2018 budget is expected to be tentatively approved May 18, with final adoption slated for June 13.
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Historical Society faces deadline to save old log cabin City delays decision to take ownership of historic structure By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Members of the Alpharetta Historical Society have eight months to save an 83-yearold keepsake. The group has less than a year to raise enough money to relocate and preserve a log cabin built by local teens during the Great Depression. The structure, owned by the Fulton County School District, is nestled in a wooded area south of the old Milton High School on Milton Avenue. The school district needs the property cleared to make way for a new facility focused on a curriculum of science, technology, engineering and math. The district has offered to deed the cabin to the city if it wants it preserved. “It is such a piece of history,” said Mary Lee, president of the Alpharetta Historical Society. Lee and others are scrambling to raise the estimated $250,000 needed to relocate the structure. But that campaign hit a snag last week when the Alpharetta City Council voted 6-1 to delay action on acquiring the cabin. Mayor David Belle Isle said estimates on relocating, restoring and preserving the cabin have run anywhere from $250,000-$400,000, and he doesn’t think the city should obligate tax dollars to an openended project. He directed the Department of Public Works to consult with experts to provide a solid figure of what such a project would cost. The City Council has already agreed to contribute $50,000 to the project, and both the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Historical Society have matched that amount. Preliminary plans call for relocating the cabin to a small nearby park on Milton Avenue -- three lots the city purchased in August for $900,000. But Lee said, following the meeting, that until
The Alpharetta Historical Society has till the end of this year to raise funds to save the old FFA log cabin, built by Milton High School students in the early 1930s. there is a clear commitment from the city to take possession of the cabin, it will be difficult to mount a full-fledged fundraising campaign. Nevertheless, she said, the Historical Society plans to contact alumni from the old Milton High School, knock on doors and ask local businesses to contribute. The Historical Society plans to set up a booth at Taste of Alpharetta festival May 4, Lee said. “We’re not going full speed because we don’t know exactly what the city’s going to do,” she said. “Hopefully, they’ll come through.” The log cabin was built in 1934-35 by local members of Future Farmers of America. The logs were harvested from a farm located at the current site of North Point Mall. Many of the youths who worked on the construction later served, and some died, in World War II. In its early years of existence, Historical Society members say, the cabin was the largest public gathering
spot in town. It served as a community center for weddings, socials and proms. “It was the focal point for a good while,” Lee said. The Historical Society became involved in 1985 when it leased use of the building from the school district to provide educational tours and programs. Lee said thousands of children have toured the structure over the past 30 years. The Historical Society, the school district and the city have been meeting for more than a year to map out plans for the cabin’s fate. At one point, the school district proposed keeping the structure and moving it to another campus, but that plan was abandoned. Jim Spruell, treasurer for the Historical Society, said he’s confident once a cost estimate is established and the city takes ownership of the cabin, the money will be raised. “There won’t be any trouble with getting the money,” he said.
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Six Milton students signed to continue their athletic careers at various colleges on April 12. (L to R): Dylan Colter, Russell Megenity, China Cordier, Joey Brovont, Brice Baird and Andy Butzow.
Milton students sign National Letters of Intent MILTON, Ga. — Six Milton students signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers on April 12 at a signing day ceremony. Four students signed to colleges for track and field. China Cordie will run at the University of Tampa, Joey Brovont will continue his career at Piedmont College, Brice Baird will attend Palm
Beach Atlantic University and Andy Butzow will attend Berry College. Dylan Colter signed with Catawba College for lacrosse and Russell Megenity with Shorter University for baseball. Milton has now had 30 student-athletes signed NLI’s for the 2016-17 school year.
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Scenarios for soccer teams to earn region titles, playoff berths Lambert girls, Hooch boys clinch championships By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
(Girls) Region 5-AAAAAAA
Region champions: Lambert Playoff berths: Lambert, South Forsyth, Milton, West Forsyth. Lambert (14-3, 9-1) captured its fourth region championship and secured its eighth straight playoff appearance with a 4-0 win over Forsyth Central last Friday. Lambert has scored three or more goals in 10 of its games. South Forsyth (13-3, 8-2) split its series with Lambert, but the War Eagles’ loss to West Forsyth in PKs on March 21 allowed Lambert to take the region title over South. Milton (9-6, 6-4) will be making its ninth straight playoff appearance after finishing third in the region. West Forsyth, which won its region and finished as state runner up in Class 6A last year, still has one game remaining against Forsyth Central. The Lady Wolverines have already secured fourth in the region as they hold a twogame lead over Central, who is fifth.
(Boys) Region 5-AAAAAAA
Region champions: TBD Playoff berths: South Forsyth, Lambert, Milton, Forsyth Central In the final week, it’s a two-team battle for the region championship as both South Forsyth and Lambert could clinch the title. South Forsyth has finished their region schedule, compiling a 9-1 record, while Lambert (8-1) has one game remaining against Milton this week. The teams split their series, with South winning the first game, 1-0, and Lambert winning the second game, 3-0. If Lambert beats Milton, goal-differential will decide the region champs, which favors Lambert. South finished seventh in Region 6-AAAAAA last season. Lambert has finished outside the top-two of the region standings just once, in 2015. Milton, last year’s state runner up in Class 6A, earned a playoff berth for the third straight year. Milton’s only losses in region play this season have come against South Forsyth and Lambert, the top teams in the region. Forsyth Central will make its firstever appearance in the state playoffs this season.
(Girls) Region 4-AAAAAAA Region champions: Walton Playoff berths: Walton, Roswell, Lassiter, Etowah. Roswell (9-6, 4-1) dominated Cherokee 5-0 last Friday and Walton beat Lassiter on PKs to secure the No. 2 seed for the Lady Hornets in the state playoffs. Roswell’s only loss in region came to region champions Walton. The playoff berth is Roswell’s first since 2011.
(Boys) Region 4-AAAAAAA
Region champions: Walton Playoff berths: Walton, Etowah, Roswell, Woodstock. Roswell has clinched the third seed and will make its return to the playoffs after missing out last year. Though the Hornets (6-8-1, 3-2) have a sub.500 record, their wins over Cherokee, Woodstock and Lassiter in region play enabled them to finish third in the region.
(Girls) Region 7-AAAAAA
Region champions: TBD Playoff berths: Alpharetta, Johns Creek Still in the hunt: Pope, Chattahoochee, Dunwoody, Cambridge Johns Creek is looking to win its first region championship and controls its own destiny with two region games remaining. Alpharetta sits at 7-1 in region play with Johns Creek at 6-0. Johns Creek holds the tiebreaker over Alpharetta with a 4-2 win Feb. 28, enabling Johns Creek to win the region title with one win in its final two region games. If Johns Creek loses both games, Alpharetta will secure the region title. The Lady Gladiators face Centennial and Pope this week. Pope, Hooch, Dunwoody and Cambridge are all in the fight for the two other playoff spots. Chattahoochee (4-3) plays its final game against Cambridge this week. Cambridge (3-3) will also face North Atlanta. Pope (4-2) holds the tiebreaker over Cambridge and Hooch, but Cambridge and Hooch hold the tiebreakers over Dunwoody (3-4). The tiebreaker between Hooch and Cambridge will be decided when the two teams play this Friday and could ultimately end the loser’s chances of a playoff berth.
(Boys) Region 7-AAAAAA
Region champions: Chattahoochee Playoff berths: Chattahoochee,
Centennial, Alpharetta, Cambridge Chattahoochee secured its second straight region title with a 6-0 thrashing of Dunwoody last Friday. The Cougars have one region game remaining but hold the tiebreaker over secondplace Centennial. Centennial has secured second in the region and will return to the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Alpharetta and Cambridge have secured playoff spots, but the No. 3 and 4 seeds will be decided this week. If Cambridge beats Chattahoochee, the Bears will finish third. If Cambridge loses, Alpharetta will finish third.
(Girls) Region 7-AAAA
Region champions: Marist Playoff berths: Marist, Blessed Trinity, White County Still in the hunt: Chestatee, West Hall Blessed Trinity has secured the No. 2 seed for the playoffs. The Lady Titans’ only loss in region play came against region champions Marist. BT has reached the final four in the state tournament every year since 2004.
(Boys) Region 7-AAAA
Region champions: Blessed Trinity Playoff berths: Blessed Trinity, Marist, White County Still in the hunt: Chestatee, West Hall Blessed Trinity went undefeated in region play, outscoring opponents 14-1,
to capture the region championship in its first year in Class 4A. It is the second straight region championship for BT.
(Girls) Class-A, Area 5
Region champions: TBD Playoff berths: Fellowship Christian, Walker Still in the hunt: Pinecrest Academy, Whitefield Academy, Mt. Paran, Mount Pisgah Fellowship Christian (6-1) suffered its first region loss last Friday against Walker (6-1). The Lady Paladins, defending Class-A Private state champions, will now need a win against Mt. Paran and a Walker loss to Whitefield Academy this week to win the region.
(Boys) Class-A, Area 5
Region champions: TBD Playoff berths: Whitefield Academy, Walker Still in the hunt: Fellowship Christian, Pinecrest Academy, Mt. Paran. Fellowship Christian (4-2) holds the tiebreaker over Pinecrest (4-3). With a win over Mt. Paran and St. Francis this week, the Paladins will earn a playoff berth. The game against St. Francis on Wednesday is the completion a game delayed by lightning. FCS holds a 3-0 lead with 11 minutes left in the first half. Pinecrest can secure a playoff berth with a win over North Cobb Christian this week.
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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 ►► Mark Robert Gores, 56, of Brookside
Drive, Roswell, was arrested April 5 on Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Andrew Timothy Garner, 33, of Northwoods Lake Court, Duluth, was arrested April 6 on Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth for DUI.
Drug arrests ►► James Mason Smith, 27, of
International Drive Village Drive, Helen, was arrested April 1 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession and use of drug related objects and on a previous arrest warrant. ►► Mitchell Ryan Smith, 25, of Washington State Street, Calhoun, was arrested April 1 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession and use of drug related objects and on a previous arrest warrant. ►► Brittany Danielle Loyall, 23, of Baron Terrace, Suwannee, was arrested March 31 on Wills Road for driving under the influence of drugs, DUI and possession of marijuana less than one ounce. ►► Ashtyn Nicholas Johnson, 24, of Kingspoint Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 7 on Mansell Road for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and failure to obey traffic control devices. ►► Nicholas Brinson Carter, 21, of Culler Street, Johns Creek, was arrested April 8 on Culler Court, Johns Creek, for possession of heroin. ►► Hollan Rhodes Shean, 24, of Wellsley Bend, Alpharetta, was arrested April 6 on Douglas Road, Johns Creek, for possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule IV drug.
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Cambridge, Milton baseball fall in weekend games Milton’s loss dashes hopes of region title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge and Milton baseball teams both suffered losses Friday and are now on the playoff bubble in their respective regions. Both teams have three games remaining in the regular season.
Centennial 6, Cambridge 3 Cambridge trailed early against Centennial, and though they mustered a late comeback, it was too little, too late. Centennial jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning off two doubles, a single, and a Cambridge error. The lead was extended to 5-0 in the bottom of the second when Centennial’s leadoff batter hit a home run. After the home run, starting pitcher Blake Renner was pulled for Jake Swiacki who allowed five hits and one run in four innings. Swiacki struck out seven and walked two batters. Cambridge got its first hits in the bottom of the third but stranded two runners. The Bears had a lone hit from the third to the seventh inning, when they strung together hits against Centennial pitcher Jonathon Cannon who pitched a complete game for the Knights. Sam Waylock was hit by a pitch and then scored when pinch-hitter Hayden Onorato hit a home run. A Micahel Koselar double scored a run with two outs. But, still holddesk April 7 after she closed the store the night before. However, the manager later noticed several items out of place in the store and took inventory. A total of 14 clothing items, worth $743, was missing. Surveillance footage showed Santos with an unknown suspect taking items off the shelves. The unknown suspect then entered the fitting room and concealed them in a large bag before exiting the store. The manager confronted Santos about the thefts via text and Santos responded via text admitting to taking the merchandise, police said. Santos agreed to return the items on April 7 and was arrested for shoplifting.
ing a three-run lead, the Knights were able to force the last out and down Cambridge. With the region loss, Cambridge sits fourth in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings with a one-game lead over Dunwoody for the final playoff spot. Both teams have two region games remaining, and though the teams split their series, Dunwoody holds the tiebreaker on runs scored. The Bears can guarantee themselves a playoff spot with two wins.
Lambert 4, Milton 2 After Milton led the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings for much of the season, Lambert took over the top-spot in the standings with in late March run and secured the region title with a 4-2 win last Friday. The loss was
Milton’s fourth straight in region play, and the Eagles now sit in fourth in the regions standings. Lambert homered on its first atbat, following up the solo shot with two doubles to take a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Longhorns added to their lead with a two-run double in the bottom of the second to lead 4-0. Milton halved the lead in the top of the third with a Graham Pauley sacrifice fly and an RBI single from Garrett Cook, but those would be the last runs of the game for either team. Milton stranded six runners throughout the game. With a playoff berth suddenly in question, Milton must refocus for its final three region games. Milton has a one-game lead over South Forsyth in the region standings, but South holds the tiebreaker by winning its series against Milton, 2-1. The Eagles will still claim a playoff berth with two wins and at least one South Forsyth loss. The Eagles will face North Forsyth, currently last in the region standings, twice before ending the regular season against West Forsyth this Friday.
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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity swept 12-time state champions Marist in a three-game series last week, and in doing so captured their fifth straight region championship with three region games remaining. BT (24-3, 9-0) opened the series with a 7-2 win last Tuesday before beating Marist 9-4 and 4-0 in a doubleheader on Thursday. Before coming to Blessed Trinity, head coach Andy Harlin spent years with St. Pius, and had much experience against the Eagles. “I have as much respect as you can have with [the Marist] program. Going in we knew it was going to be a dogfight,” he said. Entering the series, Marist allowed an average of four runs per game, but BT’s bats were alive in the series, earning 25 hits and scoring 20 runs. David Dunn had six hits, followed by Colin Davis and Jake Lundkovsky who had five hits each in the series. Davis had nine RBIs, six in the first game of the series when he homered twice. Cole McNamee also homered in the first game. Harlin said his team has a mixture of power and the ability to drop down bunts and put the ball in gaps. “We’ll keep trying to improve that,” he said. Though his team was racking up the runs, Harlin said it was important to also perform well defensively in order to take down the Eagles. “The big thing for us is everything has been balanced. In baseball your offense can get shut down in a hurry.” BT’s pitching staff, which has averaged a team ERA under 1.00 the past two seasons, kept Marist in check. Seven BT pitchers saw action in the series. Peyton Glavine earned the win for the first game, Cole McNamee the second and Patrick McNamara threw a complete third game of the series. BT’s bullpen allowed just five hits in two games. “They have been consistent all year,”
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Harlin said of his pitching staff. “The starters have thrown strikes and the bullpen has come in and done the same thing.” On his team winning a sixthstraight region title, Harlin said the players deserve all the credit. “That’s on all the players and all the teams that have come through this place. I’m proud of that and I’m proud of them,” he said. BT will finish the regular season with a three-game series against West Hall this week. Though BT has already captured the region title, Harlin said his team will approach the series as prepared and focused as any other game throughout the season. The Titans have reached the state championship series the past three years, winning the Class AAA state title twice in 2014 and 2015. This year marks BT’s first in Class AAAA.
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Saturday, April 15 • Roswell 17, Wheeler 0 (G1) • Roswell 9, Wheeler 5 (G2)
LACROSSE (BOYS) Friday, April 14 • Centennial 24, MLK 0 • North Forsyth 16, Chattahoochee 11 • Lambert 19, West Forsyth 6 • Northview 7, North Gwinnett 6 (OT)
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CITY OF MILTON SPECIAL CALLED CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 2017 10:00 am City Hall (Community Place)
CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Amendment Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on the 1st day of May, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia before the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton at which time ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2017 budget amendment shall be sounded and adopted. The proposed budget amendments will be available for review at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This public hearing is in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Milton are invited to attend.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton Charter Commission will hold a special called meeting on April 27, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM in the Community Place located at City of Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004. This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1. This the 14th day of April 2017. _____________________________ Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
City of Milton Notice of Meeting Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting:
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Consideration of Primary Variances a. V17-007, Walmart 12745 Windward Parkway, Amy Hillman Requests(s): • To allow a sixth wall sign (Section 64-2324,i)
Request for Proposals City Engineering Services RFP NUMBER 17-PW05 Sealed Proposal Due Date: May 2, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly announced approximately 2:05PM in Milton City Hall. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for City Engineering Services will be posted on the following websites the week of April 13, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
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Invitation to Bid FY17 Asphalt Rejuvenation Project ITB NUMBER 17-PW06 Sealed Bids Due Date: May 9th, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Milton City Hall Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for FY17 Asphalt Rejuvenation Project will be posted on the following websites the week of April 20, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
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Thomas Gonsalves, of Alpharetta, passed away April 8, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Lillian Tiager Raywood, 94, of Cumming, passed away April 7, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Francisco Chaves, 100, of Roswell, passed away April 2, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Muriel Osborne Heard, 90, of Cumming, passed away April 8, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Jo Ann Douglass, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away March 31, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home .
Thomas N. Leeper, 85, of Roswell, passed away April 9, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Marion Shalit, 85, of Cumming, passed away April 9, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Joe Skender, of Roswell, passed away April 4, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Huy-Anh Vu Dinh, of Alpharetta, passed away April 5, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Katharine Williams, of Alpharetta, passed away April 7, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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for premier homecare agency in Alpharetta. Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with elderly. CNA or LPN certification desired. Prior homecare or scheduling experience a plus. Call 678-230-5971 SERVERS & BARTENDERS Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek is seeking energetic servers & bartenders. Please reply to hrrivermontgc@gmail. com
Part-time Director of Youth Ministry, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church APC is a vibrant, 900-member PC(USA) church seeking a parttime Director of Youth Ministry to work with youth in grades 6-12. Please view full job description and requirements at www. alpharettapres.com/youth. Submit letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to office@alpharettapres. com, 770-751-0033.
LANDSCAPERS WANTED Experience necessary. Valid drivers license. Supervisory background helpful. Call 770-265-6499 BEVERAGE STORE ASSOCIATE: Full/parttime. Apply: Roswell Beverage Depot, 10498 Alpharetta Highway 30075
Sales TEACHERS ASSISTANTS Children Today Montessori Learning Center. Infanttoddler experience, ages 6 weeks-18 months. Mature, nurturing, gentle, responsible. loving respect for all children; warm team spiritidness. Miss Malie info@childrentodaymontessori.com
Estate Sale ALPHARETTA 120 North Trace 30009. Saturday 4/22, 8am-3pm. Sunday 4/23, 12:30pm-5pm. Furniture, decorative, kitchenware
Fill your position today! Call 770-442-3278 to advertise
Garage Sale CUMMING: Multi-family. Telfair Subdivision; Kelly Mill Road and Savannah Run 30040. Friday 4/21 & Saturday 4/22, 8:00AM-1:00PM MILTON Entire Nettlebrook Farms Subdivision! Thompson Road and Nettlebrook Way. Saturday 4/22, 8am-3pm JOHNS CREEK Haynes Landing Neighborhood Sale. Old Alabama and Haynes Bridge Roads area 30022. Saturday 4/22, 8am-?
South Forsyth/Suwanee: Dig for treasures in Olde Atlanta Club in communitywide sale! 5750 Olde Atlanta Parkway. Saturday 4/22, 8am-3pm. Childrens’ clothes and toys, collectibles, sports equipment, antiques, household. JOHNS CREEK: Entire Haydens Walk ! Haydens Walk Drive and Old Alabama 30022. Saturday 4/22, Sunday 4/23, 8am-1pm.
MILTON Brookshade Subdivision; 355 Oakhurst Leaf Drive. Saturday 4/22, 8am-3pm. HUGE moving sale! Household items, home decor’, futon bed, desk, tools, sporting goods, toys and LOTS MORE!
Roswell Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Huge 75+ houses! Saturday 4/22, 8am-3pm. Holcomb Bridge Road, 3 miles east of GA-400. Info & maps at: www. HorseshoeBend GarageSale.com. Organized by Mitch Falkin, RE/MAX Around Atlanta 770-330-2374.
CUMMING 25+ homes! Longlake Subdivision, 1405 Haddenham Court 30041. Friday 4/21, Saturday 4/22, 8am-3pm.
JOHNS CREEK Multi family; Silver Ridge Subdivision; Corner of Jones Bridge and Azure Drive 30022. Saturday, 4/22, 8am-1pm.
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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 37 Garage Sale ALPHARETTA Danbury Park Subdivision; 2000 Samuel Close Court 30009. Saturday 4/22, 8am-2pm. Girls’ bedroom, some furniture, toys, household items, bike, etc ROSWELL Crabapple Lake & Parc Neighborhood Sale 25+ sellers! Saturday, 4/22, 8AM-2PM. Crabapple @ Etris. Map 5015 Baywood Drive30076 www. crabapplelakeparc. org/classifieds
Moving Sale ALPHARETTA Providence Place; 1830 Providence Place Drive 30009. Friday 4/21, Saturday 4/22, 9am-3pm. Furniture and household items ALPHARETTA Selbridge Mill; 165 Watermill Falls. Saturday 4/22, 8am-1pm. Furniture, outdoor gear, decorative items, tools and more CUMMING 8055 Little Mill Road 30041. Saturday 4/22, 8am-1pm. Headboard, footboard, rails. Dining room table with 6 chairs. Leather sofa. Clothes and accessories. Etc. ALPHARETTA 450 Newport Heights 30096. Saturday 4/22, 8am-2pm. EVERYTHING! CUMMING Two families. Polo Fields; 6785 Sunbriar Drive 30040. Friday 4/21, Saturday 4/22, 8am-2pm. Furniture, toys, more! Decor’, wineglasses galore! Thank you for reading the classifieds.
Yard Sale
Collectibles
CUMMING 30040 Entire Barrett Downs Subdivision, off Kelly Mill Road, turn onto Barrett Downs Drive. Friday 4/21 and Saturday 4/22, 9am-5pm. Furniture, baby gear and clothes, housewares etc
MENS’ RING: 18 carat yellow gold. Size 12. Featuring 1.79 carats round blue sapphire surrounded by 1 carat channel set baguette diamonds. $5000/ obo. Appraised $8446. 678-551-3782
CUMMING Montvale Community; 20+ families! Corner McGinnis Ferry and Brookwood Road 30041. Saturday 4/22, 8am-1pm.
Bargains Building Supplies
Transportation
Medical Equipment WHEELCHAIR, heavy duty, takes $350. Walker with seat $60. 770-664-1095
Miscellaneous LITTLE TYKES COUPE and Fire Engine, both for kids $70. 404-889-3233
Furniture DINING ROOM SET: 6 matching chairs; 2-piece wood and glass hutch. $495. 770-772-9927 ROLLAWAY BED; Folding, single. Used once. Mint! Plus single-sheet set. $150. Originally $208. $45 extra for single bed quilt. 770-343-8075
YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233
kids’ $150.
DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233 STROLLERS 404-889-3233
JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150. 404-889-3233
CLAMPING PLIERS, crescent wrenches and beam level, assorted carpentry tools (saws, power tools and drills). 770-664-1095
SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINER, Lazy-Boy: Beige. New! $850. Retail $1099. 678-957-8335
Musical Instruments
CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233
Cemetery
SECTIONAL SOFA SET $125. 678-525-6655
ARLINGTON/SANDY SPRINGS Oakhill Section, #284-C Space 4. Beautiful, near tree. $3500/obo. Retail $4995. 770-564-1628, 770-695-9045
CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233
GREENLAWN ROSWELL Companion crypt old mausoleum, column AA, row 4. $4500. 770-365-1506
BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $20 each. 770-888-2790
Arlington Memorial 3 cremation niches Garden Mausoleum Block 41B #C,D,E $1,000 or 3/$2,500 Transfers paid. Pictures available. Call/ text 678-579-2863
Household
CLEANING OUT AN ATTIC, GARAGE OR BASEMENT? SELL YOUR OLD STUFF!
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BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233
(3) $300.
GAS RANGE: 30” Kenmore Elite, lightly used, excellent condition. $400. 470-239-8513 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 S A M S U DISHWASHER 678-525-6655.
N G $150.
CABINET OVEN $350. 678-525-6655
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PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO: Spinet Cable Nelson. Free! You pick up. 678-246-9159
S. Forsyth/VICKERY Walk to village shops, restaurants, schools, many homes $400’s-$900k+, swim/tennis community. Featured property: 3bdr/3.5ba, master on main, open flr plan, front porch, priv courtyard, many upgrades! $514,900, Robyn Sprague 470-227-1277 Palmer House Properties vm. 404-876-4901 Roommates Wanted
RENTAL – LUXURY HOME
ONE HALF OF NEWLY FURNISHED LUXURY HOME IN UPSCALE JOHN’S CREEK COMMUNITY FOR LEASE.
Wanted to Buy RECORDS: LP’s. Pay cash, Rock & Roll. Mojo Vinyl, Roswell 678-534-5042
LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $149,000. 770-778-0290
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Weddings
SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-889-3233
POOL TABLE, cue sticks and balls, rack, overhead light, neck/back, Universal, and stair step machines. $1995/obo. 678-936-4540
Miscellaneous
Home for Sale
$1500 PER MONTH UTILITIES INCLUDED
GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275. 770-740-9757
Auto Donations
Real Estate
Recreation
BOWLEX MAX TRAINER M-3: Fully assembled, used twice $650. 404-520-6077
Waterfront in GA
Entertainment & Event Services
POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233
DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233
VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $400/all. 770-992-6848 leave message
FREON-12 WANTED Spring-cleaning the garage? We pay CA$H for R12 refrigerant. No shipping, we come to you! 312-291-9169, sell@ refrigerantfinders.com
$40.
DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $800 both/obo. 678-492-2300
CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $40/both. 678-663-5953
Auto Parts & Accessories
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404-493-8818 Alpharetta/Milton Senior preferred. 2BDR/full bath. Private residence. Kitchen, pool, tennis, parking privileges. $950 includes internet & cable. No pets. 678-637-1812
Tianna’s Place Creating impeccable memories, one event at a time. Full-service, special event-planning. Focusing on corporate and celebratory events. w w w. t i a n n a s p l a c e . com. 678-879-5253/ 404-903-2441
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Tutoring BY TELEPHONE Simplified learning, all facets math. Small fee guarantees raising your child’s grades, k-8th. Cross-math puzzles. 770-619-2588
Personal Services Eldercare 14 years of reliable and affordable senior & pet care services. Sarah: 678-431-6233. We love animals! YOUR HOME Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/hour. Verifiable references. 20+ years experience. Transportation. Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking. No pets. 4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910
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