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select items from the men’s clothing section and bedding section. Around that time, an adult black female entered the store with a female juvenile. The two female suspects began placing items from the cosmetics and cleaning departments into their cart before selecting items from the jewelry department. All four suspects met in the middle of the store around 11:15 a.m., where the female suspect and the female juvenile left the cart with the males and
exit the store. The male juvenile then pushed the cart past all points of sale and into the parking lot where the female suspect had parked a 2013 black Chevy Malibu. After the juvenile suspect left the store, the male suspect left with two carts full of merchandise beyond all points of sale. In the parking lot, the female suspect pulled up for the male suspect to load the car. A check of the vehicle’s tag showed an Illinois plate.
the previous evening, and the man said he did not pick up the mail that night because of the late delivery. When he went to the mailbox the next morning, however, he saw that a pill bottle was sitting outside of the plastic bag it was delivered in. The bottle had been opened and over half of the pills were missing.
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CyPass Micro-Stent: The Latest in Surgical Glaucoma Treatment By Charlie Ficco, O.D.
As technology and research evolves, so does the way we are able to treat glaucoma. New medications and surgical techniques are being approved every year. The newest surgical treatment is known as Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS. There are multiple devices available for use in surgical practice today. Milan Eye Center is always on the cutting edge of finding the best and newest treatment options for our glaucoma patients. The Dr. Charlie Ficco, O.D. newest procedure being performed here at MEC is implantation of the CyPass Micro-Stent device. One of the most important ideas behind treating glaucoma is to consistently lower the intra-ocular pressure to a level at which no further damage occurs to the optic nerve. First line treatments include topical drops and sometimes even laser procedures. However, there are limitations to both of these treatment modalities. The newest surgical treatment, The CyPass Micro-Stent, is exactly that, a micro-stent that is implanted during cataract surgery. The stent is designed to give the fluid in the eye (the aqueous humor) a larger drainage route to pass through. This technique is used to help lower the pressure in an eye with mild to moderate glaucoma damage. In some cases, the CyPass may even lower the pressure by itself without the need for topical medications. In the COMPASS clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy of the device, 61 percent of patients achieved intra-ocular pressures within the target range of 6-18 mmHg with no topical medication needed. The CyPass Micro-Stent is 6.35 mm long, with an external diameter of 510 μm. It is inserted through the angle (the area where the iris meets the sclera) between the scleral spur and the ciliary body and extends into the supra-ciliary space. It takes advantage of the negative pressure gradient between the supra-choroidal space and the anterior chamber, causing aqueous to move into that space where it is reabsorbed by the body. The CyPass Micro-stent was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on July 29, 2016. The approval was granted based on data from the COMPASS study. It compared the pressure lowering in 505 patients who either underwent cataract surgery alone or cataract surgery plus implantation of the CyPass stent. In the study, at 24 months, 73 percent of patients in the CyPass group achieved a statistically significant decrease in IOP of more than 20 percent; 61 percent of the CyPass patients also achieved an IOP in the target range, between 6 and 18 mmHg—without medications—which was also statistically significant. Milan Eye Center is excited to be able to offer new and improved treatment modalities to help our patients maintain their vision and their quality of life. To preserve our patient’s sight is, and always will be, our main focus. The CyPass Micro-Stent is one more tool we can use to help make that happen.
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Public input gathered at Milton meeting By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton residents had the opportunity to give their input for the future of transit in Fulton County at a meeting last Wednesday at City Hall. Milton was the sixth of 13th cities in Fulton to host a meeting where representatives from Kimley Horn, an urban planning and design firm, were on hand to explain the process of the study and field questions from residents. Transit options and alternatives for Fulton County were also discussed. Eric Bosmon of Kimley Horn, said the meetings will serve to create a com-
munity-based transit plan. “We are actively looking for input to help shape the study,” Bosman said. “There are places that will make sense to look at transit and places that aren’t. The public input will help us shape where transit might be possible or desirable and not spend a lot of time and effort on things that don’t make sense.” One of the more difficult areas to create access to public transportation is the rural and mostly residential areas dominate much of Milton. While access is available to MARTA bus routes along some southern sections of the city, including Deerfield and Windward Parkway, most of the city has limited access. For those who live outside the Deerfield or Windward areas, their input in the plan is crucial if they desire to have public transportation as an option, Bosman said.
“There are folks in Milton who would like to have access to transit, but the Deerfield area along Ga. 400 and Windward Parkway are really the places where it makes sense,” he said. “We are going to specifically look at those locations and see if there are opportunities for those in Milton who see the need for transit to be able to successfully access it from other locations.” The $1 million study is being conducted with a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission and matched by local cities. Three main objectives are set for the study — connecting transit to jobs, creating a catalyst for development and providing faster, reliable mobility. Another public meeting will be held in the fall to showcase the input of Milton residents before the final plan is presented in December.
Peyton Jamison announces candidacy for Milton City Council MILTON, Ga. — Peyton Jamison, a Milton small business owner and current Planning Commission Chairman, announced his candidacy for District 1, Post 1 on Milton’s City Council. The seat is currently held by councilmember Karen Thurman. Jamison said he is seeking office to restore Milton’s rural character and provide a new vision for the city’s direction. “As a husband, father and small business owner, I feel compelled, now more than ever, to serve the City of Milton in a new capacity,” Jamison said. “If we want to preserve Milton’s character, it’s time for leadership that isn’t afraid to stand up for our residents and community.” “Our zoning laws were implemented to protect our City, and many of our
elected officials aren’t following through – it’s time for a change,” he said. Jamison has also served as the president of the Crabapple Community Association. “Milton became a city ten years ago with the vision to give residents more say in their government, to preserve our unique heritage and to offer a quality of life that positions us a top place to raise a family. Today that vision is being threatened, and it’s time for a new voice that will fight to ensure Milton can prosper and that vision realized,” he said. His objectives if elected are to commit to zoning rules, investing in road and intersection improvements, ensuring responsible use of the greenspace bond resources and protecting Milton’s quality of life.
Peyton Jamison, Milton’s Planning Commission chairman, has announced his candidacy for District 1, Post 1 on Milton’s City Council. “I intend to offer Milton families a renewed commitment to the vision Milton was founded upon,” Jamison said.
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Forsyth County deputy shot at scene of domestic dispute Authorities say suspect took his own life By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot about 6 p.m. July 16 while investigating a domestic disturbance. Deputy First Class Jon Beival, a six year veteran with the office, was treated and released from the hospital the same night. Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at a house on Akins Way in the Hickory Hills subdivision in North Forsyth. After arriving, deputies were attempting to get Elias Alexander Quintero, 35 of Cumming, to come outside to speak with them when they “came under significant gunfire” from a high powered rifle from the residence. Two deputies returned gunfire and have been placed on routine administrative leave with pay. During the exchange, a male deputy sheriff in his late 50s was shot twice in his legs. After the deputy was shot, another
Deputy First Class Jon Beival was shot July 16 during an investigation of a domestic dispute. He was released the same night from the hospital. pulled him to safety and applied a tourniquet to his leg. A lieutenant extricated him and got him to an ambulance, according to Sheriff Ron Freeman. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released. “Our deputies are very good at what
they do,” Freeman said. “I’m blessed to work with them.” The deputy who was shot was on a loud speaker during the negotiation, Freeman said. “All we wanted to do was speak with him and get his side of the situation,” Freeman said. “But we were met with gunfire.” Nearby homes were evacuated during the confrontation. Around 8:20 p.m., the sheriff’s office reported the situation was resolved when the shooter took his own life after negotiations failed. Deputies never entered the home during the negotiations. Freeman said he doesn’t believe the shooter’s death was caused by a gunshot from a deputy. “You never want to see a loss of life,” Freeman said. “First and foremost I’m thankful none of our citizens got hurt. I thank God the deputy will be OK. I wish the suspect hadn’t lost his life, but that was his choice.” No additional deputies or civilians were injured. Freeman said more than 100 officers from five agencies assisted the Forsyth deputies, which he called “superheroes.”
“Watching our SWAT team, patrol deputies and deputies from literally every division in the agency arrive, be professionals and be willing to go in harm’s way leaves me in awe,” Freeman said. “I could not be prouder of these incredible heroes I get to work with.” The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was deployed, along with the agency Crisis Negotiation Team. Additional assistance came from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, members of the North Fulton SWAT team, Georgia State Patrol officers and aviation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. Freeman said they don’t know the motive at this time, but believed it was a family dispute. The GBI is still investigating. This is the second officer-involved shooting in Forsyth County this year. An earlier incident occurred in January. Freeman said incidents involving gunfire with deputies is rare in Forsyth County. “Our violent crime rates are incredibly low here,” Freeman said. “But it is an unfortunate situation as we see law enforcement officers faced with this time and time again. In this case, our deputies acted heroically.”
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easily readable information and implemented a link system where residents can access any document pertaining to their greatest interests. Ferguson also implemented “Community Update” emails that keep residents informed on high-profile issues within the city. Ferguson also works with each of the city’s departments and programs to create printed materials, write and edit reports, coordinate grassroots marketing initiatives and engage with residents, business owners, schools and religious groups. The Alabama native never set out to work exclusively in communications. After graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s in public administration, Ferguson moved to Atlanta to work with what was then known as the Georgia Merit System, which recruited, trained and managed the state’s government employees. Ferguson was later recruited by the state treasurer to start the state’s 529 college savings plan. She would eventu-
ally serve as director responsible for all marketing and communications for the plan, the first of her roles exclusively in the communications field. During her time with the state, Ferguson was responsible for reading all bills introduced in the Legislature, including HB 1470, which sought to incorporate Milton. “I can remember reading cityhood bills for Milton and Johns Creek and thinking how exciting it must be for these communities — charting their own path, controlling their own destiny,” Ferguson said. Ten years later, Ferguson would find herself among those residents who charted their own path. “It’s quite an honor to represent one of Georgia’s youngest cities,” Ferguson said. “It’s incredible what this city has accomplished in just 10 years.” A mother of two, Ferguson said much of her spare time is spent on lacrosse and football fields, but she also enjoys reading and is a self-described “music freak.” Ferguson also developed a passion for teaching and good governance and
Shannon Ferguson has been with Milton since September of 2016 in her role as the city’s community communications manager. still teaches elected officials part time with UGA’S Carl Vinson Institute of Government, where she spent three years as communications director before moving to Milton.
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ACT1 Theater brings Five Star Professional rock ‘n’ roll to Jesus’ story Milton Real Estate Specialist ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ will be presented over four weekends By JORDAN MEAKER Interns@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga.— The story of Jesus Christ has been told countless ways over thousands of years, but one of the most unique formats is the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar”. ACT1 Theater, based out of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, will bring this musical version of the story of Jesus Christ to the stage July 14Aug. 6. The musical chronicles Jesus’ final days, and is told from the point of view of Judas, Jesus’ betrayer. ACT1 Theater has staged shows and musicals for more than 20 years and operates as an outreach of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Members of the theater troupe come from throughout the community. “We welcome people from all walks of life and all belief systems,” said Melody Cookson, director for the production. “We consider ourselves a welcoming, nurturing, safe space for people.” Cookson said this production of the rock opera differs from others because of the smaller stage available to the troupe. “We are always challenged by the small size and intimate setting of our space,” Cookson said. “I wanted to bring the bigness of the rock-opera concept, but in a small space.” Cookson explained her vision for the show. “I wanted it to be relevant to everyone in the audience, regardless of your belief system, because it was a historical event as well as a theological event, and I wanted to affect everyone in the audience equally.” Cookson was also challenged with finding enough men to take on parts. She cast women in roles that traditionally went to men, such as the role of Judas, portrayed by Nicole Falco. “In approaching the casting of this, I decided that I had to go on the strength of performance, not on gender,” Cookson said. “It’s also relevant, that if ‘Superstar’ was set in modern times, women are as relevant as men in many denominations now, and apostles can be relevant regardless of gender.” Falco said she was surprised to hear she’d gotten the part of Judas. “I really doubted they were going to cast a woman to play Judas, I thought they were trying something new in call-
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Milton Councilwoman Thurman responds to Black Box story This letter to the editor from Councilwoman Karen Thurman is in response to an article published last week in The Herald about the 2015 redrawing of a City Council district. Appen Media published the article because it involved the issue of transparency in government. It is hard to even read or watch the news. The world, national and even local news is almost all negative. Every day we hear about someone whose heart is so full of negativity, hostility and hatred that they resort to injuring and even killing other individuals, including children. Sadly, sometimes these horrendous acts are done in the name of righteousness. We also hear about children and adults taking their own lives because they were bullied. We must stop these negative behaviors. Those that know me know that my faith is very important to me. When I say my prayers at night, I start by thanking God for sending his Son to die on the cross since this is the very basis of my faith. I then pray for the safety and health of my family who I love dearly. I then pray for Milton. I pray for our public safety officials that are willing to risk their lives every day to protect our citizens. I pray for all of the staff, elected officials, board members and volunteers that are guiding our great city. I then pray for all the residents of Milton. Yes, based on Luke, Chapter 6, I even pray for those who curse, betray and mistreat me and others. I pray for the bullies. For that is what the Bible tells us to do. We are all so fortunate to live in such a wonderful community. We were recently named the richest city in Georgia. Unfortunately that survey defined “richest” only in financial terms, not in the very things that make the greatest difference for eternity. I know we have residents of Milton that are hurting, some physically and some mentally and emotionally. I pray for those who I know are hurting by name and also for those individuals that are hurting but for which I am not aware of their individual pain. We must do all we can to help those that are hurting as
the Bible instructs us to carry each other’s burdens. I pray for those in the World, the wonderful country we are all blessed to live in and also the city of Milton whose hearts are full of negativity, hostility and hatred. When a person’s heart is full of negativity, it does not allow God to use the very talents he gave that individual. Unfortunately THURMAN sometimes this extreme hatred and negativity turns into violence. We hear far too often that a police officer has been killed or an elected official shot simply because of their position. My prayer is this never happens in our city. One of the greatest freedoms we enjoy is the right to free speech. Unfortunately there are those that choose to misuse this freedom not to make the world and in particular Milton better but to promote their own agenda. They continue to use hate and bullying to achieve their objectives. The term “fake news” has become a standard term in our vocabulary. Three CNN reporters were recently forced to resign for creating news rather than just reporting facts. The local news, once the primary source of information for a community, has permitted itself to be politicalized. The media has allowed those with a hate filled agenda to use it to promote their “cause”. They do this by carrying very biased stories and articles that intentionally omit pertinent facts to make a more exciting story. The lines between news reporting and tabloid journalism have become very blurred. We often don’t know where one stops and the other begins. We can no longer blindly trust what we hear on the news or read in a paper or in a blog. The phrase “a man is as good as his word” holds true. The words a person says tells you a lot about that person. If a person’s words are always hateful and negative and their tone is divisive, we must look at their true agenda. If a person’s words betray your trust, what does that say about the character of that individual? If a news reporting agency fails to pres-
ent an unbiased story but instead prints a politically based story from an unsubstantiated group, what does that say about reporting organization? The city of Milton has chosen to be a city of ethics. This is not required but something the elected officials chose to pursue. The principles outlined in the ethics ordinance are principles all of us in the city of Milton should adhere to, not just the elected officials and staff. We should adhere to it not because of the resolution that was passed but because it is the right thing to do. Honesty, integrity and loyalty are very important. It is paramount that all those working on behalf of the city, whether as an employee, elected official or community volunteer, possess these traits. The entire city of Milton must be a caring environment of honesty, openness and integrity for all citizens. We must not allow those whose hearts are full of hatred and dishonesty to prevail. Regardless of your religion, I hope you will join me in praying for Milton. 1 Timothy 2 says that we should do so. I believe in the power of prayer. I will continue to pray that we can all work together to make Milton an even better place to live, work and raise a family. I ask that the city, individual residents and organized groups who truly want to make a positive impact be ethical, transparent and willing to work together in a positive, rather than negative manner. If what we all truly want is to make Milton better, this should not be a hard thing to do. Proverbs 29:8 states Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. There is too much negativity and hatred in this world. Unfortunately we individually can do little to stop this hatred in most parts of the world. We do have some control over what happens in Milton. We must stop the hatred in Milton. I ask that we work together to stop the hostility and bullying we are experiencing. We do not need mockers to stir up our city but caring individuals who are willing to work together. Hopefully the citizens of Milton can be wise and make Milton a positive, caring, inclusive and loving place for all.
Gardening tip: Don’t let me near your vegetables I am grateful to live in a time where I can quickly pop down to a shop or grocery store and purchase all the food necessary for life. If that were not an option, I would be dead from starvation. I seem to JOE PARKER have the uncanny Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com ability to kill plants no matter what I do. Even with my lack of having ever grown anything successfully, every year I still break out the seeds and till. I thought I should share some of my gardening tips I’ve learned over the years. • If you water your plants too much, they will die. If you don’t water them
enough, they will die. If you water them just the right amount, consistently and perfectly, they will still die. • Sunshine is vital for successful plant growth: Be sure you plant where your vegetables will get plenty of sun. Follow this by realizing they are getting way too much sun and are essentially baking, quickly move them to shade, and realize it is too late when they shrivel like a green mummy. And like a mummy, they will never come back to live without Hollywood CGI. • Selecting the right soil is paramount to successful gardening. Try some from Mars, because I’ve found there is not a single bit of suitable soil on this entire planet. • Although some people like to take
is technically frozen. • The spacing of seeds is not important. Just throw everything in the soil with complete disregard. • If by some miracle, and I do mean a true miracle, something actually grows from your garden, be sure to rip it off the stalk with such enthusiasm you ruin the entire plant. precautions against wildlife rummaging and eating through their garden, you needn’t worry because nothing is going to grow anyway. • Timing your planting in accordance with the almanac is important. Still, disregard this and plant whenever you have the gumption, even if it is 12 degrees outside and the ground
It is because of these “go-to” tricks my wife has forbidden me from stepping within 20 feet of any vegetable plant or flower she is attempting to grow. And wouldn’t you know it, we have had herbs, peppers, vegetable and flowers in abundance this year. So if you would like to ensure yourself a bountiful garden this year, don’t take my advice.
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‘Ring of Fire’ lights up Chattahoochee Nature Center Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s latest foray into a summer concert series doesn’t rate any stars with me – but I give it 4 WOWs. In a way, it picks up the thread from Georgia Ensemble HATCHER HURD Theatre’s smash Scene & Hurd hatcher@appenmediagroup.com finale to its 2016-17 season of “Million Dollar Quartet,” a re-imagination of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session of the early 1950s at Nashville’s storied Sun Records. A recording was made of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis playing together for the only time. Theatre Artistic Director Robert Farley had enjoyed success the last two summers bringing back his ultra-successful “John Denver: Almost Heaven” anthology of the singer’s life through his music for summer concerts at the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s intimate outdoor amphitheater. “We were thinking of what we could do next that would be different and it hit me. All these talented folks are around and it fell into place almost like
From left, Scott DePoy, Chris Damiano, Christopher Kent, Laura Lindahl, and Mark Schroeder all comprise the role of Johnny Cash in ‘Ring of Fire,’ a songfest of Cash’s best loved songs. we had it planned all along,” Farley said. It is an intimate crowd at the Nature Center with the crickets chirping and frogs joining the chorus. People bring chairs or sit at the tables under the covered portion. It is a Chastain-like atmosphere (except no BYOB, but wine and beer is available). That is all to the good. But that is only the setting. Farley has indeed assembled a talented cast that sings in
beautiful harmony and plays a welter of instruments – Kent’s wailing guitar, fiddle, upright bass, a bluesy harmonica, zither, mandolin, organ and mouth harp. If I left one out forgive me. Chris Diamano is the most Cashlike artist on stage. He has the look, the demeanor and the rich bass voice. But it is by no means a one-man-gig with sidemen. Scott DePoy is an Atlanta actor-musician I have enjoyed, lo these past
If you go OK, here’s the bad news. The fun ends soon, and all the tables under the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion are sold out. But there’s still room on the grass, so bring a chair. Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m., but Chattahoochee Nature Center opens at 6:30. One additional performance for Sunday, Aug. 30, has been added. But fair warning, those tables are not expected to last. Go to get.org or call the box office at 770-6411260 and you just might get lucky. Table seats are $30, and lawn seats are $15. 30 years going back to the Theatrical Outfit, along with his brother Phillip DePoy. Scott DePoy’s rich voice and amazing violin (excuse me, fiddlin’) brings to mind how, as Cash got older, he mellowed like fine wine. So has DePoy. His rendition of “Man in Black” tells you about as much about Cash the man as you need ever know. Laura Lindahl and Mark Schroeder
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Log cabin opens historic doors to throng of Alpharetta visitors Nonprofit plans to save structure built in 1930s By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Visitors came in waves Saturday to step into a part of Alpharetta’s past. More than 100 people mounted the old wooden stairs and through the doorway of the old Future Farmers of America log cabin on Milton Avenue. The open house, sponsored by the Alpharetta & Old Milton Historical Society, was held to raise awareness and money to save the 82-year-old structure. The Fulton County School District, which owns the cabin, has given notice it must be either moved or demolished by the beginning of next year. Fulton Schools is building a new STEM school at the site. The Historical Society took special care to make the day memorable. Handmade quilts — some antique — decorated the walls. Depression-era games including checkers, tiddlywinks and Chinese checker filled one table for children,
and lemonade and cookies sat near the entrance. But the main attraction Saturday was the gentleman seated back near the fireplace. George Jones. He is one of the two surviving FFA students to take part in the cabin’s construction. Jones greeted guests, recalling the many tasks he and his high school friends performed to build the cabin between 1934-35. “I remember all that hard work we put in it,” Jones said. “I skinned the bark off the logs, and you’d get that resin all over you.” Jones, 96, and John Marvin Dorris, 99, are the last survivors of a team of about 40 FFA students who took part in the project. The cabin soon became a popular gathering spot for square dances, family gatherings and weddings. Aside from churches and the old courthouse, the log cabin was about the best place for social events, Jones said. Members of the Cambridge High FFA Club crowded around Jones to hear stories about some of the other elements that went into the cabin’s construction, for example, he told students how they gave the ceiling a rustic look by glazing the wood with blow torches.
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Young and old alike mingle near the game table at Saturday’s open house at the old FFA log cabin in Alpharetta.
He pointed to the giant log support beams bracing the ceiling and marveled at how straight they remain. “I never thought when we built it that it would be here this long,” Jones said. In fact, neither did many others. As the city grew in population, the cabin’s allure dimmed, and by the 1970s the old structure was in bad shape. Phil Thomas, former principal at Milton High School, was also on hand for Saturday’s tour. He recounted how he helped secure a Bicentennial Grant in 1976 to get the doors replaced and make other repairs. The school system sprang for a new roof at about the same time. “At that time, the cabin was in very bad disrepair,” he said. A decade later, the Historical Society
signed an agreement with the district to lease the building and use it for tours and classes. Pat Miller, president of the Historical Society, said the nonprofit is trying to raise enough money to have the cabin moved to another location, possibly a new city park just west of the cabin’s current site. In May, the Fulton County Board of Education declared the cabin surplus property, waiving the legal requirements for an appraisal before it could be given to the city of Alpharetta. But the City Council hasn’t decided to accept the gift until it determines how much it would cost to have the cabin moved. The costs include disassembly, transport, site preparation and re-
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Residents, city working to update Milton’s tree ordinance New code would alter measurement of trees By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Residents and city staff are working to update the city’s tree ordinance, which helps to preserve and maintain Milton’s rural character. The current ordinance was adopted from Fulton County and was updated by the city in 2010. In an effort to form a unified development code, the city is now taking a closer look at certain ordinances, including those on trees. The ordinance serves to maintain the amount of trees in the city through regulations and restrictions for developers and residential areas. “We felt that we had gotten a lot of comments regarding trees, and we wanted to update our ordinance and really get public input,” said Kathy Field, Community Development director. “We have a lot of different interests and we are trying to meet residents’ concerns.” Residents had an opportunity to weigh in on the ordinance at a meeting last Wednesday with city staff and Connie Head – an urban forester consultant with Technical Forestry Services – who presented the first draft of the ordinance. Though still in its draft form, an alteration of how trees are measured is in the works. Under the current ordinance, trees
are measured by the diameter of the trunk. The new ordinance would have trees measured by the size of the canopy they provide, or will provide, once mature. Field said measuring trees by canopy size provides a more accurate survey for the city to maintain. Staff and residents are also working on how to address tree canopy in parking lots and residential areas. As drafted, the ordinance would require canopy coverage at one tree per six parking spaces. Another factor under consideration is Milton’s equestrian community, said Michele McIntosh-Ross, long-range planner. “Horse farms are an aspect which is different because it promotes trees being taken down for horses. But we are trying to find that balance with this new ordinance,” McIntosh-Ross said. But those involved in drafting the ordinance say they don’t want to rush the process and want to present a well-vetted document. More stakeholder meetings will be held to finalize the plan and citizens are encouraged to attend. After Wednesday’s meeting, Head will update the draft and present an updated version at the next meeting, slated for the first week of August. Once a final draft is recommended, the city will then hold a public information meeting before the ordinance goes before the Planning Commission and the City Council.
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Cabin: Continued from Page 10 assembly. Unofficial estimates place the figure anywhere from $250,000$400,000. So far, the Historical Society has raised close to $150,000, Miller said. The total includes $50,000 from the city and another $15,000 from the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Those wishing to donate to the cause can mail checks payable to: Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. Donors should write “Log Cabin” on the memo line. Donations can also be made on the organization’s website, www.aomchs.org; click on Log Cabin at the bottom of the page.
Cambridge FFA student Allie Maloney, left, and teacher Sarah Nerswick listen to builder George Jones describe some of the work involved in constructing the old FFA log cabin back in the ‘30s. Jones is one of two surviving FFA team members who built the cabin during the Depression.
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On July 11, residents of Atria North Point gathered to watch Jasmine Stewart, 12-year-old winner of the latest season of MasterChef Junior, take on Atria’s head chef Mike Ricci. Jasmine is pictured here with her grandma.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The gathering room at Atria North Point senior living community in Alpharetta looked like the set of a Food Network show July 11. Jasmine Stewart, season five winner of Fox’s MasterChef Junior, went head-to-head in a cooking competition with Mike Ricci, executive chef at Atria North Point. Stewart, a 12-year-old Milton resident, wowed MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsey and Christina Tosi with a lobster tail dinner and a sticky rum cake to win the televised competition back in May. Atria North Point’s cooking showdown tasked both competitors with creating dishes featuring corn, a summer staple. The competitors were judged by a panel of three judges including Norma Cerullo, the Resident Food Committee chairwoman, Derrick Green, Atria’s concierge, and Shirley Elder, the Resident Secretary. Ricci worked with a team of Atria chefs, while Stewart cooked with her mom, Deborah, and Kim Jackson, an-
other sous chef at Atria. Atria Executive Director Cliff Pepper was the host for the evening, narrating the action and fielding audience questions. Stewart spoke about her experience working with Ramsey, a tough judge known for verbally berating adult competitors in his other cooking shows. “If you have seen Gordon Ramsey, he might seem like he’s a little bit mean, but actually working with him was amazing,” Stewart said. “He was really sweet and was really a role model for me in the kitchen. I learned a lot of awesome techniques from him.” Ricci finished his dish early, allowing the judges to start tasting his concoction, while Stewart’s team spent time perfecting their meal. Later in the competition, Stewart brought her brother Justin to the front, calling him her real sous chef. “He’s not one who likes to cook that much, but if I need him in the kitchen, if I have a big project to cook, he’s there,” Stewart said. Stewart’s grandmother, Edna Davis, a resident of Atria North Point, was also cheering for Jasmine from the audience. Once Stewart’s dish was finished, the judges eagerly dug in. The first words out of Cerullo’s mouth were that
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3RD major development set for Haynes Bridge Ga. 400-Haynes Bridge corridor getting lots of developer attention
Pope and Land’s campus will have also have a 141-bed hotel, apartments, condominiums and 30,000 square feet of retail.
By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Third base is the hot corner in baseball. If Alpharetta were a baseball field, the “hot corner” would be Haynes Bridge Road at Ga. 400. The latest multi-million-dollar mixed-use project to come before the city is a 24.75-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge and Morrison Parkway across from the MetLife development. Branch Development Acquisitions LLC has submitted plans to build a 1-million-square-foot, mixed-use project consisting of: • 96 single-family homes with 2-car garage; • 35 townhouse units with 1-car garage; • 169,000 square feet of restaurants and retail • 269,557 square feet of Class A office in 2 three-story buildings • 1 fuel station The project will go before the Sept. 7 Alpharetta Planning Commission with a hearing before the City Council Sept. 25. According to planning documents, the QuikTrip fuel station at Haynes Bridge and Devore Road would close and move its location to the property at the corner of Morrison Parkway. Docu-
Chef: Continued from Page 12 it “tastes better,” prompting laughs from the audience. The other judges agreed. Green
ments say the existing QuikTrip would be demolished and that site turned into a pocket park. Alpharetta Development Director Peter Tokar said he was not familiar with this project because it is a recent zoning submission. “It seems like we are going to be
busy on Haynes Bridge for some time,” Tokar said. Meanwhile Pope and Land Enterprises is planning a $450 million mixed-use project on the opposite side of Haynes Bridge that will be heavier on Class A office space with 1.1 million square feet.
Pope and Land’s campus will also have a 141-bed hotel, apartments, condominiums and 30,000 square feet of retail. Office is the primary use for the project. The commercial-retail will mostly service the residents and office needs for the development. The hotel as well will likely be little competition to existing hotel beds, again supplying the requirements of the onsite office users. Also building a large mixed-use project on Haynes Bridge is Fuqua Development LLC and TPA Group. That project contemplates a 62-acre project at Ga. 400. Fuqua plans 500,000 square feet of Class A office space along with 430 apartments and 70 townhomes. It will also include 78,800 square feet of retail and 36,800 square feet of restaurants. No timelines have been submitted for the Pope and Land project or Fuqua’s.
said Stewart’s meal was flavorful and blended very well, and Elder gave high praise. “I have a reputation around here, that all I do is eat,” Elder said. “I concentrate on it. This is wonderful.” Stewart was declared the winner, with high scores across the board.
“Let’s do this again!” she said. After the competition, Deborah spoke about supporting her daughter with her cooking. “It’s natural for her. I respect that, and I let her do her thing,” Deborah said. The cooking competition is part of
Atria Senior Living’s annual companywide Chef Showdown. Atria North Point hosts many events open to the public. According to Tasha Norland, Atria’s Engage Life director, the community plans to continue collaborating with Stewart in the future.
The latest mixed-use project on Haynes Bridge Road – as yet unnamed – is somewhat different from other projects submitted to the city this year. It has a higher proportion of residential use with both houses detached and unattached.
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Ring of Fire: Continued from Page 9
– like DePoy – are crossovers from the John Denver tribute. They and ‘Million Dollar” cast member Christopher Kent are all talented musicians. I lost count of who was playing what instrument, but they seemed as interchangeable as checkers on a checkerboard. As anyone who followed Johnny Cash’s career must know, his life is told through the songs he wrote and the songs he performed. And by inexact count there are some 30 songs that are stitched together to tell his life. He grew up chopping cotton on his daddy’s farm and learned to sing as a child (“Daddy Sang Bass, Momma Sang Tenor”) and it never left him. So “Ring of Fire” is a breezy, sometimes dark, journey through the life and times of Johnny Cash. As for The Man in Black’s music, well it touches everyone somewhere, sometime. He can turn a lyric on its head. He can take you places you’ve never been (“I’ve Been Everywhere Man”) to places you never want to go (“I’m Going to Memphis”). In “Folsom Prison Blues” he tells why he’s in for life, and it’s the coldest lyric in country music: “I shot a man in Reno just watch him die.”
That is pure Johnny Cash. His songs tell it like it is as only he could. “Ragged Old Flag” makes you want to stand and salute everybody. Or how about “I’m Going to Jackson.” With June Carter Cash, they wrote about as feisty a duet that’s ever been. It starts out, “We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout. I’ve been talkin’ about Jackson, ever since the fire went out.” You can just see the sparks fly. It is a wild ride down at the Nature Center. But then why shouldn’t it be? That man in black, he’s been everywhere, man.
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— I have to give him one.” Mike Glatzer, who plays the role of Jesus, originally worked with the production behind the curtain. “I was originally supposed to stage manage, but on the day we were casting, we were looking around at each other with the rest of the production team, and we really weren’t comfortable with any of our possibilities for our potential Jesus,” Glatzer said. Cookson suggested Glatzer would be perfect for the role, and after Glatzer auditioned with two high-range songs, the part was his. Glatzer said his first reaction to getting the role was fear, because he was worried what the other cast members would think about his switch from production team to actor. His fears dissipated at the first rehearsal, where he got a round of applause from his other cast members.
mingham Falls Elementary, won three consecutive region competitions and earned Gold Champion status during their season. The team will be walking in the Old Soldier’s Day Parade in Alpharetta on Aug. 5.
Both Cookson and Glatzer said the best part of working on “Jesus Christ Superstar” is the supportive nature of the cast and crew. “Everyone truly wants to lift up everyone else, and there has been very little drama,” Cookson said, adding that audience members can expect to be wowed by the use of the small venue. “We do have a full band sound, we do have amazing lighting, we do have a large cast,” said Cookson. “Even though we are limited by size and scope of our theater, we have brought a large experience that people expect from a rock opera like ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’ ” Falco said the audience gave standing ovations after each of the first three performances. “You can feel the energy, which is what’s so awesome about live theater, that you get to work off the audience’s energy — it’s palpable in the air,” Falco said. Tickets for “Jesus Christ Superstar” are $15 and can be purchased from act1theater.com or by phone at 770663-8989.
... We need to look for housing for that age range, young professionals for the Technology City of the South. JASON BINDER, Alpharetta Councilman 17 | Milton Herald | July 20, 2017
Alpharetta looks ahead to affordable workforce housing Study sketches current conditions for employees By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Affordable housing has drawn more debate among city leaders in North Fulton than almost any recurring topic. The issue has fractured Roswell leadership, pitting half the City Council against the other, and has summoned throngs of residents to council meetings to speak out on high-density development. The debate is hardly less fiery in Alpharetta, where city leaders are now studying ways to accommodate a burgeoning workforce while maintaining a balance of owner-occupied and rental dwellings. At a recent council workshop, representatives from two planning firms presented a report on current housing conditions and how the city can address a growing shortage of affordable housing for the workforce. The purpose of the first study is to present a picture of the current housing environment in terms of affordability for workers and for current residents looking to downsize, said Councilman Jason Binder. This study began, he said, in reference to the city’s Comprehensive Plan which connects affordable workforce housing to economic development. That workforce is defined as professionals in their 20s and 30s.
Alpharetta workforce conditions • City’s population is 64,000, with an estimated 2 percent annual growth rate. • Ninety-four percent of workers commute into Alpharetta • Only 6.4 percent of employees live and work in the city. • Most new housing units in 2016 were single-family and owner-occupied. • Of the 2,127 housing units under construction, 559 (26 percent, are multi-family. • As of 2014, Alpharetta had 24,221 housing units – 18,209 were single-family and 6,012 multi-family. “So, if you’re looking at it as an economic development tool, we need to look for housing for that age range, young professionals for the Technology City of the South,” Binder said. In addition, attention must also focus on older residents, he said. “Approximately 21.4 percent of the city’s residents are at or near retirement age,” Binder said. “So as our residents are looking to downsize, I think it would be good if we have an adequate supply of housing for them.” High-income workforce Binder emphasized that “affordable workforce housing” in Alpharetta would differ from many other areas of Metro Atlanta. The median household income in Alpharetta is $93,000, according to the
• Owner-occupied units compose 64 percent of the housing inventory, and renters make up 36 percent. latest U.S. Census figures. That’s more than $30,000 higher than the median household income for all of Metro Atlanta. The next rung for the city study is to see what solutions can be found. Those solutions should help provide a robust housing supply for technology professionals for companies coming in and ways the city can work with developers to have a housing supply that’s affordable at that range, Binder said. State Sen. Brandon Beach, executive director of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, told council members July 10 that personal preference for CEOs was no longer the chief criterion in considering business relocation. Companies today consider a qualified workforce as the key factor in location, he said.
A report to the City Council that same night from representatives from TSW and Reuter Strategies, the city’s consultants, painted a dire picture of workforce affordable housing in Alpharetta. The report showed that about a third of Alpharetta’s 84,000 jobs pay less than $40,000 annually, far below what it would cost a family of four to rent or buy a residence in the city. The limitations in affordable housing for workers suggests that Alpharetta’s current traffic congestion will only get worse, the study said. “Transit investments can improve choices in the future but low density land use patterns and the dominance of automobile travel in the U.S. means that existing Alpharetta workers and residents will likely be commuting [into the city]for many years,” the report said. What other cities are doing The report suggests the city develop a means to incorporate affordable housing into its future planning, and it cited other cities that are pursuing that goal: • The Sandy Springs Comprehensive Plan has resulted in development of small area plans for districts of the city. These small area plans can be fine-tuned through specific development regulations to the individual districts. As a result, there has significant activity in the city to develop medium scale residential apartments along the Roswell Road corridor adjacent to the City Springs development which includes a new city hall. The residents of these new
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Investment of billions set to transform downtown Atlanta By now I think most of us can agree that intown Atlanta has become a very cool city. New York? Chicago? Paris? London? Well, these are pretty fantastic cities too. But I’m convinced intown Atlanta is in the midst of a renaissance that will one day put this city on par with the world’s great cities. Atlanta had a much later start than GEOFF SMITH the others. There was that little glitch Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com back in 1864. That’s when an Ohio-born General, and later the first superintendent of an institution that later became Louisiana State University, led an army through the city and burned it down. Today you wouldn’t know to think about it while walking through Midtown or Downtown. In fact, I noticed that the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce switched its logo from a phoenix rising from the ashes to a bird soaring through the air. Mayor Kasim Reed and Mayor Shirley Franklin before him have proven to be good leaders. They have worked to create an environment in Atlanta that fosters creativity and heavy investment from both public and private sectors. The city has worked hard to do its part to grow alternate transit options – something which will be key in truly transforming the city to one of the greats. With major help from our big Atlanta corporations and other public entities, the Beltline is quickly and very successfully making its way around Atlanta. Streetcars run through significant stops in the city. And Atlanta has shown to be able to to get state and other key officials on board to secure more funding to expand MARTA. It’s not perfect, but its headed clearly in the right direction. All of these things, combined with world-class Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and our weather – something my good friend John Ray told me may be our biggest economic development asset – have drawn businesses and business people from all over the world. And it follows that developers and builders from all over the world now seek out Atlanta. The latest big developer is the German real estate company Newport US RE. According to a great article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, they have very quietly (at least to me) amassed city blocks of properties. Newport US RE is undertaking a massive redevelopment project of up to eight blocks that would bridge the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the Turner Field site under development by Georgia State University. The project would also run up to Underground Atlanta, which recently announced an impressive team that will
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A streetscape-rendering of proposed improvements to city blocks in downtown Atlanta just south of the Five Points MARTA station between the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the old Turner Field site. completely renovate that entire development. Oh, and let’s not forget about the $1 billion mixed-use project slated to go up around Philips Arena that is also right in downtown. Plans are to redevelop 25 buildings south of the Five Points MARTA station that will include a mix of street-level retail with offices and residential units above. Renderings show street-side cafes, large sidewalks, bike lanes and a great reuse of the older buildings that line the streets. The project would create a walkable and interesting streetscape in an area that needs it. One of the big knocks on the old Turner Field and the Georgia Dome was that there was nothing to do around these venues. When patrons went to a game or event downtown, there was nothing to do but go straight there and leave. Turner Field, Phillips Arena and the Georgia Dome were like islands. This project along with the others mentioned could bring Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the new Turner site into the community. To understand the scale of what’s going on in Atlanta these days, any one of the many projects going up would absolutely transform most of our suburban cities. It’s amazing that a $1 billion project is only the side-story in this article. (Avalon in Alpharetta was $500 million). Atlanta has become a behemoth, a player and fun place to live. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Forsyth County invests $120K in economic plan Project establishes long-term, interim strategy By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted July 11 to approve $120,000 toward an economic development plan run by the chamber of commerce. The money, drawn from the county 2017 budget, will help the plan get funded through the end of the year. The chamber will return to the county finance committee for funding next year. Another $54,000 will be used for the project from the hotel/motel tax. James McCoy, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the plan is a way to create positive impacts on the county, including shorter work commutes, reduced traffic congestion and a better quality of life for citizens. It also calls for renewed efforts for commercial growth.
Nearly 12 years ago the chamber started an economic development department to help reverse the trend of the shrinking commercial portion of the tax digest. In 2005, the county’s tax digest – taxable property – consisted of 81 percent residential and 19 percent commercial. Ten years later, the commercial portion of the digest rose to 28 percent. By 2025, McCoy said the hope is to have the commercial portion climb to 40 percent and continue to improve. Additionally, he said the focus is to reduce the residential portion of the tax digest from 71 percent to 60 percent by 2025. The investment will, in effect, generate an estimated $39 million in new commercial revenues for the county for an estimated 764 percent return. Local governments depend on some measure of commercial growth to help offset the tax burden levied on homeowners.
Additionally, the residential property tax burden will be reduced by approximately $1.35 billion through 2025. The county’s investment into economic development has been good, McCoy said. For every $1 of public funds invested in the chamber’s current economic development activities, $358 was added back to the county’s tax digest. McCoy said the chamber analyzed surrounding counties’ plans, excluding Dawson County which is currently considering defunding its public portion of economic development. “If you look at our competitors, particularly North Fulton, we are outspent by all of them,” McCoy said. “If you look at them in aggregate and in total, we are outspent 10 to one. There’s a real opportunity for us when we consider the return on investment.” The group looked at what the plan could look like between now and 2025. He said the determined the cumulative residential tax savings to homeowners in Forsyth County has a marginal savings of $28 million over that period of
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Chamber’s Brandon Beach named Legislator of the Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce recently announced that CEO and President Brandon Beach was honored as Legislator of the Year at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce annual legislative meeting. The meeting was held on Thursday, June 8, and recognized outstanding House and Senate leaders who are dedicated to BEACH supporting business and economic development in the community. “I would like to thank the Georgia Chamber for their Legislator of the Year award,” said Sen. Beach. “The citizens of my district elected me to create jobs and fight for small business, and I look forward to working with the Chamber to continue doing so in the future.” Rep. Christian Coomer (R – Cartersville) also received the Legislator of the Year award for his work as the House majority whip. Rep. Mark Newton (R – Augusta) was recognized as Rookie of the Year for his work with the Georgia business community during his first term in the House of Representatives.
Atlanta magazine recognizes top physicians in the area NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Several local Georgia Urology physicians were recently named as top doctors in metro Atlanta by Atlanta magazine in its July issue. They are:
• Dr. Lawrence Goldstone: Alpharetta and Glenridge offices • Dr. Hal Scherz: Alpharetta and Glenridge (pediatrics) offices • Dr. Fred Shessel: Alpharetta and Glenridge offices • Dr. David Banks: Roswell and Cumming offices • Dr. Andrew Kirsch: Glenridge (pediatrics) office • Dr. Edwin Smith: Glenridge (pediatrics) office • Dr. Scott Miller: Glenridge (robotics) office • Dr. Mark Haber: Cumming and Glenridge offices
Emory Johns Creek Hospital wins ‘Georgia Safe to Sleep’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown were recently selected as Georgia Safe to Sleep Hospitals. The program includes statewide public health interventions to protect infants from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related causes of death. Each year in the U.S., more than 4,000 infants without a prior known illness or injury die suddenly. During the past year, both Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown have updated their safe sleep policies, educated staff on expanded safe infant sleep recommendations, defined patient education and monitored how safe sleep is modeled in the hospital through crib audits. More than 75 hospitals in Georgia — including Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown — have pledged to model safe sleep behaviors for infants. For more information about the Georgia Safe to Sleep program, visit dph.georgia.gov/safetosleep.
If you look at [North Fulton] in aggregate and in total, we are outspent 10 to one. There’s a real opportunity for us when we consider the return on investment.” JAMES McCOY President of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce time, McCoy said. If the school system is included in that analysis, for every $1 invested in the plan from now to 2025, homeowners would save $16.
Housing: Continued from Page 17 units will almost certainly be working in the Sandy Springs area. • The City of Atlanta has seen substantial new quantities of workforce housing over the past decade. The Atlanta Beltline, Midtown and Buckhead are the primary targets for this construction. The Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District includes an Affordable Housing Trust Fund which recently received $14 million after bonds were issued in December 2016. On February 15, the city announced it would authorize $40 million in Housing Opportunity Bonds, to include funding for multifamily rental, down payment assistance for single family, land acquisition, and owner-occupied rehab. • In Decatur, developers of multi-family units can receive a 20 percent density bonus that allows them to exceed the residential unit densities by 20 percent if 75 percent of these additional units are marketed to individuals and families making 80 percent of the median income. This incentive program, known as the “Lifecycle Housing Density Bonus,” is available for both for-sale condominiums and for-rent apartment developments. Alpharetta Councilman Jim Gilvin said it is interesting to see what initiatives other cities are taking for workforce housing, but he added Alpharetta is unique from other Metro Atlanta cities. He suggested consultants tailor future comparative research to cities that more closely resemble Alpharetta’s economic and demographic conditions – if any can be found.
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FRIENDS OF THE ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Browse through hard cover and paperback fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, CDs and children’s books. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell library for materials and community programs. The sale will be July 21-23, times vary, at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. For more information, email Roswellgafriends@gmail.com.
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EVENTS: HONORING VETERANS
What: Join the Roswell Rotary Club as it celebrates its 10th anniversary trip of taking veterans to Washington D.C. When: Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Where: Roswell Founders Hall, 1076 Canton Street, Roswell Cost: $125 More info: roswellrotary.club/honor-air
GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS
What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary. When: Monday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SOCIAL SINGERS
What: Join the Park Place Social Singers to join others and sing for pleasure. The songs are primarily popular songs from the 1930s through 1960s. When: Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
SALAMANDER TRACKING
What: Project Salamander Tracker is a Citizen Science project to observe our local salamander population. People ages seven and older are invited to look under the coverboards and identify species, measure size and track the wetlands health and water quality. Closed toed shoes required. When: Wednesday, July 26, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
MOVIES AT PARK PLACE
What: Come to Park Place to watch “A Dog’s Purpose.” When: July 26-27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
FREE TRIAL TAI CHI CLASS
What: Join a free trial tai chi class with Bruce Watson. When: Thursday, July 27, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Where: 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: northfulton.com/calendar
POTLUCK LUNCH AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
What: Join Park Place for the monthly potluck lunch and birthday celebration for members’ birthdays. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite covered dish or side item. When: Thursday, July 27, noon-1 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: 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
What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more. When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com
JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET
What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
LAMBERT FARMERS MARKET
What: Every Saturday of the summer, Lambert High School will serve as the grounds for a farmers market showcasing local vendors. Products include fresh baked cookies, locally made honey, homemade pasta sauce, and more. When: Saturday, July 1, 4-7 p.m. Where: 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: Lambertfarmersmarket.com
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., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “BRER RABBIT”
What: Enjoy David Stephens’ rendition of “The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit” as he takes Brer Rabbit and his friends on adventures. When: July 17-22, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per person, $30 for a summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
What: Enjoy live music during the Summer Concert Series, this month featuring Stooges Brass Band and AJ Ghent Band. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. When: Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
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STYX AND REO SPEEDWAGON WITH DON FELDER
What: Midwest rockers Speedwagon and Styx are hitting the road together with “The Midwest Rock ‘n’ Roll Express” Tour. When: Sunday, July 28, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Where: Verizon Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $27.50-$99.50 More info: vzwamp.com
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND
What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing. When: June 1-July 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale. When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: KID’S YOGA
What: Children can be introduced to the practice of yoga. The class will be taught by a certified instructor. When: Friday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
AEROSPACE, STAR WARS AND DRONES
What: This children’s event explores drone science and allows participants to create small drones and airplanes with LED lights to create headlights and landing lights. To register, email liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov. When: Saturday, July 22, 1-3p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
MARVEL-OUS MOVIES
What: Children and teens are invited to watch “Ant Man” with their friends. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. When: Monday, July 24, 4-6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library Auditorium, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
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RUBIK’S CUBE LIVE DEMO
What: High schoolers are invited to learn how to work the Rubik’s cube. When: Monday, July 24, 1-2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
CATCH-A-CRAFT
What: Local children’s book illustrator and artist Christina Larkins is hosting an afternoon craft project session. No reservations required. When: Tuesday, July 25, noon-2 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
“THE FAT BOY CHRONICLES”
What: Join for an informal anti-bullying workshop with children and parents after viewing a free screening of “The Fat Boy Chronicles.” Mike Buchanan, author and screenwriter, will lead the workshop and hold a Q-and-A. When: Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
ENDANGERED SPECIES PRESENTATION
What: The Georgia Wildlife Division will help library patrons get to know Georgia’s endangered wildlife species. When: Wednesday, July 26, 2-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
CROCHET CLUB
What: Join Milton Library’s crochet club, which meets every other Thursday. Attendees are asked to bring their own supplies. When: Thursday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta 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
Here comes (actually, there goes) the sun! August 21 – have you marked it on your calendar yet? That’s the date of the coming total solar eclipse. It’s the first total solar eclipse in the United States in close to 40 years, STEVE HUDSON and northeastern Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Georgia is one of the places where you can experience it yourself. The path of totality - that is, the path where the sun will be completely obscured by the moon and where a total eclipse will be visible - includes a number of Georgia’s state parks. Several parks are planning special festivities around the occasion. To whet your appetite and help you get started with your planning, here’s a quick look at what’s planned at one of the parks within the band of totality – Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Ga. Vogel State Park, located at the base of Blood Mountain, is one of Georgia’s oldest state parks. Offering hiking, camping and a 22-acre lake, it draws visitors from throughout the region. It’s a particularly popular destination in the fall when the leaves begin to change. But Vogel’s popularity may peak on Aug. 21, since the park is within the area where the eclipse will be total. The excitement starts at 10 a.m. and includes not only educational displays and special presentations (for example, you’ll learn about the science behind the eclipse and about how to view it safely) but hands-on activities too. In fact, kids can make their own pinhole solar eclipse viewing camera for just $1. They can also make a color-changing bracelet for $2 or their own eclipse book for free. There should be plenty of time to enjoy all of that before the eclipse itself begins.
When does the eclipse actually start there? At Vogel, the moon will begin to pass between the earth and the sun just a few minutes after 1 p.m. Gradually, the moon will obscure more and more of the sun until it completely blocks out the light and day turns to dark. At this site, totality will last from 2:34-2:36 p.m. – almost two minutes. As you have no doubt heard, it is extremely dangerous to view the eclipse without special protective equipment. According to the park, the necessary special eclipse viewing glasses should be available for purchase for $2. For more info on the eclipse-related activities at Vogel, call the park at 706-745-2628. What about camping at Vogel during the eclipse? As you might expect, demand for campsites is extremely high during this rare event. As of this writing, Vogel State Park is fully booked from Sunday, Aug. 20, through Tuesday, Aug. 22. In fact, the park has been booked for eclipse day for a very long time, with people coming from all over the country (and even from outside the United States) to take advantage of the great viewing opportunity that Vogel State Park will offer. There’s always a chance of a cancellation, but I wouldn’t bet on it. The next total eclipse to be visible in the United States will take place in April 2024, but it won’t be total in Georgia. So don’t let this one get away. Discover more great hiking along the Chattahoochee in Steve Hudson’s book HIKING THE HOOCH, available from local outfitters and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.
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Eaton Academy offers multiple programs A “one size fits all” approach to education does not work for students today. That is why Eaton Academy offers multiple programs supported by highly trained professionals. Option 1: The full-day K-12 school with its 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio allows instructors to address students’ individual learning styles. Through the use of STEAM-related activities and multisensory instruction, students achieve significant academic and personal success. The curriculum is challenging and college preparatory. Students receive carefully customized instruction. Option 2: An Independent Study Program (ISP), tailored to students’ schedules and academic needs, permits individuals to work at their own pace. The tutorial setting enables aspiring athletes, actors, or musicians to graduate and follow their dreams. Some students enroll in ISP to accelerate their scholastic work or to receive greater remediation than traditional classes can provide. Option 3: The Mentor Program combines the personalized attention of ISP with the benefits of group instruction. Mentor students create their own schedules and work at their own pace. However, their classes occur within the
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K-12 school, increasing socialization opportunities. Option 4: Eaton’s Virtual Academy allows students to login and complete their work virtually anytime, anywhere. These options are appropriate for college-prep students and those with more significant academic and social needs. Students with dyslexia, severe attention issues, and school anxiety can flourish in Eaton’s safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment. Eaton’s location near numerous facilities enables students to participate in extra-curricular activities and sports. Whatever students need, Eaton works to create the perfect education solution for them. Eaton Academy is one place to which families may come for clear answers.
McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is dedicated to inspiring students with the passion to excel through engaging hands-on, minds-on instruction. McGinnis Woods is a non-parochial school located in Alpharetta that offers a challenging curriculum for infants through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment. Small class sizes emphasizing individualized attention are a priority at McGinnis Woods. The rich core curriculum includes art, music, physical education, Spanish, health, computer education, and library instruction. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies with emphasis placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable. Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and leadership opportunities round out the curriculum. Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available. Please visit www.mcginniswoods.org to learn more. Call 770-664-7764 to set up a private tour today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!
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Life University is founded on a set of values Life University (LIFE) offers undergraduate and graduate programs rooted in innovation and purpose, along with the world’s largest single-campus chiropractic college. The mission of LIFE is to empower each student with the education, skills and values needed for career success and life fulfillment based on a vitalistic philosophy – the recognition and respect that all organic systems in the universe are conscious, self-developing, self-maintaining and self-healing. From day one on campus, students are challenged to explore Vitalism, health and wellness and other non-traditional ideas that confront belief systems and break barriers. Life University is founded on a set of values that collectively create a culture that is unique to LIFE. The University was founded on the ethos of Lasting Purpose: “To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve – Out of a Sense of Abundance.” Students are service-driven, seeking out opportunities to serve the community. LIFE is concerned with character development as well as granting degrees and has designed Eight Core Proficiencies and their skill sets: Integrity and Citizenship; Critical Thinking; Belief Systems and Performance; Communication and Relationship Theory; Contemporary Scientific Paradigms; Leadership and Entrepreneurship; Philosophy and Healthcare Policy; and Integrative Change. Small classrooms and unique educational environments allow students to receive one-on-one mentorship from
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Thinking outside the box: Woodward Academy’s success with ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ No matter the industry or field, successful people are sure to have one thing in common: they’re strong problem solvers. All the better--especially in this era of rapid technological development--if they can confront challenges efficiently, collaboratively, and by using design thinking and other strategies to think outside the box and find truly creative solutions. These are exactly the skills the Odyssey of the Mind program develops, which is why here at Woodward Academy we emphasize the program from a young age, routinely sending teams to state and national competition. An international creative problemsolving program, Odyssey of the Mind has been around for 25 years but remains on the cutting edge of developing the skills kids need to find success as revered engineers, brilliant musicians, or in any other future their passion
dictates. The program engages students on multiple levels, stretching their brains, sharpening critical thinking, and allowing their ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment. Through a series of spontaneous and verbal challenges, participants must solve open-ended problems big and
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Milton Montessori expands in 2017 Milton Montessori School started in January 2008 as Red Apple Montessori. Back then, there were only two classrooms, one Toddler and one Primary. Through the years, the school has added two additional classrooms, and now, Milton Montessori School has opened their new 6000 sq. ft school building this summer. The expansion will allow Milton Montessori School to offer Montessori programs from infants through elementary level. While the school will utilize the original school building and the new building for the Infant,
Toddler and Primary classrooms. Along with the new building, there will be additional playground space added with new equipment, a soccer field and the outdoor learning environment will include a newly expanded garden. While the growth of the school has added more classrooms and space, several key things remain the same. The teaching staff at Milton Montessori has been the same since the early days of the school. As the classrooms were added, the Montessori teaching staff grew too, and they have stayed. This Montessori teaching
staff has around fifty years of combined teaching experience, and that is not the only thing that sets Milton Montessori School apart from other schools. Another valuable asset is the number of children in each class. The new classrooms will offer a 10 to 1 low ratio in each classroom. This lower number of children will allow more individualized time for lessons with students, while still offering a large enough group for socialization within the mixed age group. For more detail please check www. TheMiltonMontessoriSchool.com
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small using divergent thinking, unlocking their true creativity as they work through solutions. An environment free of criticism or judgement helps kids explore beyond traditional thinking and, in the process, participants build selfconfidence, develop life skills, work on listening and direction-following, create new friendships, strengthen teamwork, and are able to recognize and explore their true potential. Not to mention, have fun! At Woodward Academy, we’ve long recognized the immense benefits of the Odyssey of the Mind program. In addition to multiple classes, camps, and clubs that work on Odyssey of the Mind problems and strategies, every year we’re proud to send our teams to the state tournament, and--for several years in a row, including this past year-we’re proud to have one of our teams win the state championship and go on to nationals. “While conventional thinking has an important place in a well-rounded education, students need to learn how to think creatively and productively,” explains a spokesperson for Odyssey of the Mind. At Woodard, we couldn’t agree more.
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The Cottage School Success in school … success in life The Cottage School (TCS) has provided a comprehensive program for middle and high school students with learning differences for the past 32 years. Last August, TCS expanded its program by adding a 4th and 5th grade class. TCS offers a unique program that focuses on small class sizes, a collaborative student/teacher environment and a work-based model that promotes self-advocacy and fosters self-confidence. TCS provides an accredited academic college preparatory curriculum that meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements. Experiential classes and clubs include archery, drama, forensics, and horticulture, among many others. The school’s 23-acre Roswell campus includes computer and science labs, a multi-purpose athletic and performing arts facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and cross-country. TCS offers yearround sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, cross-country, tennis and golf. The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-8688 www.cottageschool.org
Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self-motivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along with fine arts and a competitive athletic program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory strategies. We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months. Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit our website at www.millsprings. org or call (770) 360-1336. Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/SB10 program. The school is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a board of trustees. Mill Springs Academy, 13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. “If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn.” – Tweetie L. Moore, Founder
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“If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn. “ Tweetie L. Moore, Founder • Grades 1-12 Coed • Small Classes • Structured, Supportive Environment • College Preparatory • Laptop Program • Competitive Athletic Programs • Extended Day Program • Art, Band, Chorus, Drama • Summer School and Camp • AdvancED/SAIS Accredited Mill Springs Academy maintains a non-discriminatory admissions policy in regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin.
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47 years of excellence in dance Brought to you by The Dancers Studio/Backstage Entering its 47th year providing the best in performing arts instruction, The Dancers Studio/Backstage in Johns Creek keeps getting better with age. Offering classes addressing the needs of each individual student with special emphasis placed on correct technique and progress. The goal is to give each student knowledge and appreciation for the art of dance, while adequately and enthusiastically encouraging students who are striving for the next level; such as summer intensive programs with prestigious schools as well as scholarships to colleges and professional dance. Founder and Director Jonnie, received her early training in Atlanta, New York City and the National Ballet School in Canada. Having taught for over 45 years, she is the Founding Artistic Director of Atlanta Dance Theatre, the official performing company for The Dancers Studio/Backstage in North Atlanta. She has taught for many major dance organizations and is active in several art organizations. Her credits include:
Regional Ballet, Musical Comedy Productions, Dinner Theatre and Touring groups, both as a performer and a choreographer. Past alumni include dancers in Carolina ballet, Ballet West, Nashville Ballet, Lexington Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia has become increasingly attractive to filmmakers seeking refuge from California’s high tax penalties – and the take for the state is measured in the billions of dollars. Over the past nine years, generous tax incentives to filmmakers have increased the economic impact of Georgia’s film industry from $244 million to more than $7 billion in 2016. Alpharetta has been quick to capitalize on the potential of Georgia’s entertainment industry. Five years ago, Alpharetta requested and received the “Camera Ready” designation from the Georgia
Film, Music and Digital Entertainment office making it easier to draw film and TV production to the area. The Camera Ready program connects film and TV productions with skilled liaisons in counties across the state who can provide local expertise and support. This makes it much easier for local location scouts to find potential filming sites because the program keeps hundreds of photos on file for quick assessment. These photos include private homes and private property – all submitted by the owners – for consideration when scouting movie locations. It’s a win-win for both the property owners and the city overall, say city officials. “The local economic impact from film productions can be significant, including hiring of local residents, hotel stays and
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John Edward Dingler, 55, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
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purchases of goods and services,” said Layne Mitchell, director of communications for the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Since receiving the Camera Ready designation, Alpharetta has played host to a number of films, including “The Good Lie” (2014) and “The Vault” (2016). “The Joneses” with Demi Moore and David Duchovny was filmed in 2009 using The Manor subdivision for many exterior and interior scenes. Other big name stars who have filmed scenes in Alpharetta include Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crystal and Ryan Reynolds. Since the start of 2017 Bethany Usry, Vice President, Economic and Talent Development for the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, has handled 15 requests for specific film locations. This marks a sharp increase since 2008, when only one production was filmed in the North
Fulton area. Recently the film “The Trap” has been scouting areas in Alpharetta, looking for diners and restaurant locations for the movie which stars rapper T.I. Mitchell said Alpharetta is continuously building a network of local residents with knowledge of Alpharetta history, businesses and attractions to help assist filmmakers. “If you know of an Alpharetta property that could be considered as a film location, please contact us, so we can provide specific photos and information based on Camera Ready guidelines,” Mitchell said. This can be done using Alpharetta’s website athttp://www.awesomealpharetta.com/acvb_media/camera-ready/. The film boom in Georgia began in 2005 when the state offered a $270,000 tax rebate to a film company for every $1 million the company spent in the state.
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George Mansour III, of Roswell, passed away July 8, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Frank Thomas, of Johns Creek, passed away July 5, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Thomas Arthur Martin, 67, of Cumming, passed away June 29, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Mary Ward, of Alpharetta, passed away July 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Richard Neal May, 70, of Cumming, passed away July 9, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Bobby C. Weldy, Sr., 86, of Forsyth County, passed away July 5, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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Part-time FRONT DESK Doctors office. Computer experience. Pleasant team player. Positive attitude. Alpharetta/ Roswell. Resume: medoffice123@gmail.com
Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA-30022 Medlock Bridge; 210 Lake Heights Drive. Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-3:30PM. REALLY low prices on costume and sterling jewelry! Etc.
MILTON Multi family. Belleterre Subdivision, Bethany Bend and Highway 9, Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-1pm. ALPHARETTA Windrose; multi family. Off Christopher Robin between McGinnis and Caney Roads. Saturday 7/22, 8am-2pm.
Moving Sale CUMMING-30041 1085 Bookhout Drive. Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-5pm. Household ALPHARETTA Lakeview Estates Subdivision; 9625 Redbird Lane 30022. Friday 7/21, 12PM-6PM and Saturday 7/22, 9AM-4PM. Furniture; Brinkman grill; piano; Oriental rug; books; dvd movies; pictures; etc.
Animals Horses SPECIAL HORSE AND TACK AUCTION Saturday July 22nd, 5pm at Pony Express Stockyard, 1852 Highway 11 South, Covington GA 30014. We will have a load of horses from Tennessee at this sale! For info 704-434-6389 or 704-473-8715. GA. LIC. 4198
Bargains Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all. 770-992-6848 leave message
Arlington/Sandy Springs Pine Hill Section-Lot 176D; Spaces 3 & 4. Nice view of lake. $5000/ OBO. Retail $10,000. 678-860-5981
Collectibles 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
Furniture CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233 WHITE BUFFET on legs: 2 large mirrored doors $100. 678-620-1818 BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN $60, 678-620-1818 BLACK BUFFET: Large, rustic, all wood $300. 678-620-1818 E N T E RTA I N M E N T CONSOLE: $150. 770-769-6135 HENREDON CUSTOM SOFA: Extremely comfortable. Beautiful fabric. Asking $1800. 404-245-7798 CHEST OF DRAWERS, gray, with hutch $65. 678-620-1818
RECLINERS: Two leather La-Z-Boy, $500/both. 770-495-1304 $150.
BOMBAY CHEST $275; antique wicker rocker, chair & small table $300; wood, metal & glass shelving unit $275; exercise bike $50. 478-320-7905 PARSONS CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $40/ each.. 678-663-5953 BLACK CABINET: 2 doors, 2 drawers $40. 678-620-1818 COFFEE TABLE: Doubletiered, glass-top. $500. 404-245-7798 LOVESEAT: Blue leather. $250. 770-769-6135 SMALL DRESSER: White wicker, 3 drawers $55. 678-620-1818 RECLINER CHAIR: Blue leather. $250. 770-769-6135 CORNER DESK, offwhite, one drawer $25. 678-620-1818 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099. 770-605-0399 BEDROOM: 6 piece Mediterranean style. King headboard, triple dresser, 2 mirrors, 2 night tables. $250. 404-797-3422 END TABLE: Gray, 1 small drawer, bottom shelf $30. 678-620-1818 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $20 each. 770-888-2790 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 BARSTOOLS (3) 30” cherry $300. 404-889-3233 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233
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Household SECTIONAL SOFA SET $125. 678-525-6655 CABINET OVEN $350. 678-525-6655 S A M S U DISHWASHER 678-525-6655.
N G $150.
FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233
LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number)
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MOBILITY SCOOTER, great condition! New batteries. $1200. Pictures available. 770-495-3714.
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HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1600. 770-653-3271
Miscellaneous JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150. 404-889-3233 DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233 AIR COMPRESSOR: Coleman Powermate, 5HP, electric, with all attachments, like new! $199. 770-881-7325 YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233
kids’ $150.
LITTLE TYKES COUPE and Fire Engine, both for kids $70. 404-889-3233 POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233 STROLLERS 404-889-3233
$40.
Musical Instruments 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
WANTED-EXTRA HOME BEDROOM For nice clean quiet responsible older nonsmoking gentleman. Access to shower, closet, toilet. Cumming area. 678-294-2384
Entertainment & Event Services Weddings 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
Personal Services Eldercare 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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RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job. 25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237
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DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways. Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753
Carpet Cleaners/ Installation GreenFreaks Carpet Cleaning: “The Cleaner That’s Greener!” Powerful, non-toxic, truckmounted system; the cleanest, healthiest carpet and upholstery ever! greenfreaks.net. 770-549-9613
Cleaning Services HOUSECLEANING Home or office. Good references! Over 10 years cleaning experience. 404-903-2913
Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. Ask for Dave McKemey. 6 7 8 - 6 4 8 - 2 0 1 0 . Professional, competitive, many local references.
Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 6 7 8 - 9 1 4 - 2 5 7 6 . Competitive pricing. Many local references.
RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-8950260
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Drywall NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.
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Flooring Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile (wall/ floor), Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! I can remove carpet wrinkles. Restretches start $35/ room. 706-429-4453 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.
Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766
Handyman Kitchen & Bath:
Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike. 404-647-1406
LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Lawn mowing/landscape. Mulch & Pine-straw Installation. Licensed/ Insured/free est. Call or text: 678-727-6850 www. gagreenworks.com
Masonry MASONRY REPAIRS Stone, brick, block. Fireplace, walkway, retaining walls etc. Guaranteed work. Terry Conley 706-435-7596 (N. Fulton/S. Forsyth)
Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.
Tree Services
www.HandyHero.net Home Improvement Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611
Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary. 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006 RAS Cutting Services Complete tree removal. Ralph 678-898-7237 JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@ gmail.com
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