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that night in the area. The fire department had been brought in to investigate then but found nothing. “No concerns, nobody was trying to hurt, no danger to anybody,” said Public Safety Director John Robison. Police still took the device elsewhere to safely detonate it away from other people. Robinson said they were still investigating, so no charges have been filed yet. He added that the police take such incidents seriously and investigate each one.

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Mother arrested for racing on highway ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrest Aug. 24 for racing on Ga. 400 after she was caught driving over 100 mph. Police were patrolling in the southbound lanes at 4 p.m. when they saw

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a white Nissan Altima and gray Ford Mustang zoom by. Even at 110 mph, police had a hard time catching up with the two cars. Eventually, the Mustang slowed down but the Altima continued to speed away. Police pursued the Altima and pulled it over. The driver, Joy Ojehomon of Roswell, said she was not racing but speeding to get to her child’s school to drop off a paper before the end of the day. She was arrested for racing on a highway, reckless driving first offense

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It’s been building for some time, but Alpharetta residents who have been stockpiling glass for recycling may soon see some relief. The City Council is set to arrange a contract Sept. 11 with Republic Services to begin regular curbside pickups sometime in the coming weeks. In 2016, Republic notified the city that it would no longer accept glass items mixed in with regular household recyclables. It offered to continue glass recycling as a separate service with a separate bin. The issue was to have been resolved in late June when the city was poised to agree on a monthly rate of $3 a month for separate curbside pickup. But city officials said at an Aug. 28 City Council meeting that it had been pursuing a plan, introduced late in negotiations, to reinstitute glass recycling mixed in with regular recyclables. That plan proved unsuccessful. “We have kicked this thing around so many directions,” Councilman Dan Merkel said. “To think this has taken so much time, so many suggestions for $3 extra a month and an extra little tub in your garage, it amazes me that we’ve got to this point.” Councilman Jim Gilvin agreed.

“I’ve had more constituents ask me about this over the past three weeks than about anything that’s going on in the city,” he said. “I would suggest we move forward.” Under the current proposal offered by Republic, Alpharetta’s 16,000 households would be charged $3 per month for weekly pickups of glass recyclables. An alternate plan would charge residents $2.39 per month if the service was offered every other week. Monthly pickup would cost $4.50 per household. There was some debate among council members as to which plan would be most suited for residents, but comments generally favored weekly pickup to avoid any confusion among residents. Councilman Chris Owens suggested bi-weekly pickups would reduce wear and tear on city streets, but he was in agreement that a contract had to be signed soon. “I’ve been asked about this more than just the last three weeks,” he said. “Neighbors and good friends have given me a hard time about it. It’s time for us to do something.” An online survey conducted earlier this year showed that residents were

split fairly evenly on options for glass recycling. Options the city had studied included discarding glass with the trash, establishing a central collection site or sites for residents to bring their glass or instituting regular curbside service.

Roswell employee earns professional manager of the year award ROSWELL, Ga. — Danelle Murray, senior technical analyst for the Roswell Environmental Public Works Department, was selected Professional Manager of the Year in Water Resources by the American Public Works Association. The award was presented at the Georgia Chapter of the association’s annual meeting in Jekyll Island.

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. â€” U.S. Rep. Karen Handel held her first town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 30 over the phone to address issues facing Georgiaâ€™s 6th Congressional District. Between 4001,000 people were connected to the call at any given time, according to organizers. Handel gave an update on her work since being sworn in and answered over 20 screened questions during the hour-long meeting. At least another 20 questions went unanswered due to time constraints, District Director Ashely Jenkins said. Handel will reach out to those individuals and answer their questions over the next few days, she added. Communication with constituents in general was emphasized multiple times during the call. Handel said that she will be launching several new outreach initiatives, including more telecom and physical town hall meetings. She also envisioned â€œCoffee with Karenâ€? meetings for weekend availability. Several of the questions focused on national events. One of the first questions sought her reaction to the rallies at Charlottesville, which took the life of one counter-protestor. â€œCharlottesville was a terrible, horrible day,â€? Handel said. â€œOut of the tragedy and evil of that day came an opportunity for America and Americans to reaffirm that we reject bigotry, racism and antisemitism without equivocation.â€? She added that leaders of their KAREN HANDEL communities need to U.S. Representative stand firm against such ideologies and â€œviolence in promoting a point of view.â€? When asked about antifa protestors, who resist white supremacist, neo-Nazi and fascist groups, Handel said they are â€œa hate group just like the Ku Klux

Klan.â€? She likewise condemned â€œrogue citiesâ€? who have sanctuary policies for people who are staying in the nation illegally as well as birthright citizenship and amnesty. She added that immigraHANDEL tion in general was a big issue for her and that she wanted to devote more resources for ICE to help get the current situation under control. Local law enforcement also needs more support, she added. Atlanta especially has a human trafficking problem and police need more resources to help combat it, she said. Handel emphasized that she wanted to help repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act before it implodes. The current healthcare insurance law is unstable and unaffordable, she said. Some callers were concerned about how close her race against Jon Ossoff had gotten and wanted to know how she would work to represent all of her constituents, not just those who had supported her during the election. Handel, who has previously emphasized that she is the first conservative woman representative from Georgia, responded that she doesnâ€™t like labels. â€œI try to look at people in the district as citizens of the district,â€? she said. â€œWe need a whole lot less name calling and labeling and a whole lot more problem solving.â€? She echoed that message when she said she would not support a government shutdown if there wasnâ€™t enough money to build a border wall with Mexico. Itâ€™s not a constructive scenario, Handel said. Since Handel couldnâ€™t get to every question in one hour, she vowed to answer the remaining questions individually over the next few days. To hear the full meeting, visit bit. ly/2iLyV6j.

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Marriage can be trying at times. You spend a lot of time with your spouse so that after a certain period of time you may be introduced to the notion that things you always believed about HATCHER HURD yourself are not uniExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com versally perceived under the same radiant aura as is comfortably ensconced in your own imagination. In short, living with someone soon destroys certain illusions. Not all your jokes are funny. In fact your witticisms and wry comments are simply registered as stupid. And there is no one quite so perfectly situated to prick the balloons of self-puffery as a spouse. A spouse sees you at your best, your worst and all ports in between. It is a rare person indeed who can maintain one’s public persona once inside the four walls of home. Inevitably one gives in to those human foibles that we are all heir to. You learn to curb most of them. You don’t kick off your shoes in the living room and leave them there. The laundry basket is there for a purpose. You learn to leave the seat down. The point is there is one person who has got the goods on you. And that person knows that there is every possibility that all your failures, all your sins of omission and commission, all of your shortcomings could be revealed at the drop of a pin. And if you can get past that, you have a good chance of having a happy marriage. My Lady Wife and I have shared more than a few years together now. We know when to give some space and when to fill a void. We negotiate and bargain over a raft of those small arenas that collectively make up living together. This bargaining is almost always unspoken. To name it is to create a problem. But you see a thing left undone, and so you do it. Again, you see a thing left undone and you do it again. After a certain period of time you realize this is your part of the collective tasks that makes up living together. It is one of those small negotiations that I could ignore or take on. And if I really think of the negotiations I have lost over the years, I usually think about the perks that make up for them. There is the self-replenishing sock and underwear drawer in the bedroom. The patient voice that assures me we are not out of butter and encourages me to search the fridge again but this

My Lady Wife and I have shared more than a few years together now. We know when to give some space and when to fill a void. We negotiate and bargain over a raft of those small arenas that collectively make up living together. This bargaining is almost always unspoken. time open my eyes. It wasn’t always that way. I can remember My Lady Wife early in the marriage would always comment on how “manly” I looked in doing some task. She would comment on she liked how “decisively I drove” or how “graceful I looked” as I flitted around making the bed. And so it went until one day she could not restrain herself from saying, “You look so masterful taking out the garbage.” That’s when the light went on. OK, I have a healthy amount of male ego. But NOBODY looks masterful taking out the garbage. And only on the rarest of occasions has my name and the word “graceful” ever appeared in the same sentence (unless accompanied by the words “three-legged billy goat”). So score one for My Lady Wife. But I have a few tried and true tactics of my own. And no, I won’t give them up now. Every once in a while she does read one of my columns. My thoughts turned in this direction because she has been gone almost a week now. She and two friends from the neighborhood went off for a week at the beach. My neighbor Russ agreed to be their driver, host and bartender. In fact it was Russ’ idea for the trip (there’s a birthday involved). So I have had the week off, as it were. Needless to say, I am getting weary of bumping into the furniture with no one to provide directions. So I have spiffed up the place, all spic and also span. I won’t have to say anything. But she will have certainly noticed the housekeeping. Just my way of saying, “I missed you.” And so it goes, not game perhaps, not set, but certainly a match.

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Alpharetta celebrates Northwinds Parkway extension Roadway offers local alternative to Ga. 400 traffic By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After 10 years in the planning, state and local officials cut the ribbon Aug. 29 on a small roadway they say will have a huge impact for Alpharetta. The Northwinds Extension, a $6 million project that provides a northsouth connector for local traffic for Haynes Bridge Road to Old Milton Parkway just west of Ga. 400, opened to the cheers of those who shepherded the project through to its end. Moses Brown, vice chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, which first proposed the project in 2007, said the roadway offers an important alternative to those in the area. It is another in the string of contributions the CID focuses on, he said, “making impactful connections” that increase mobility for the employees and residents of the area.

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Alpharetta City Council members, state officials and representatives from the North Fulton Community Improvement District cut the ribbon to open the final section of Northwinds Parkway Aug. 25. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to open up this road today and get everybody using it,” he said. The North Fulton CID conceived the project as part of its original master plan, but it only picked up steam in the past couple of years with the addition of Avalon and Gwinnett Technical College on Old Milton Parkway. The project always made sense, said Kirstin Winzeler, program director for the CID, but it made even more sense when Old Milton Parkway began to develop. Coupled with the 2012 opening of Westside Parkway just to the west, the new roadway now provides local traffic an alternative to the frenzy of Ga. 400,

Winzeler said. Before the extension was completed, Northwinds Parkway ran from Haynes Bridge Road north to Kimball Bridge. The new half-mile extension completes the route to Old Milton Parkway, providing students at Gwinnett Tech an alternative entrance and exit to the south, Winzeler said. “This was something we told Gwinnett Tech about when they first decided to come to this area,” she said. “It wasn’t a promise, but they were very interested in it.” The project was a partnership between the CID, the Georgia DOT with the City of Alpharetta. The CID contributed $2 million for design, program

management and right-of-way acquisition. GDOT chipped in a little over $2 million for construction. Pulte Homes, which has a major townhome development in the area, contributed private funding for the southern section of the extension. Wenzeler said local drivers will appreciate the new road. “We’re trying to build out that grid system in North Fulton, so you don’t have to get on Ga. 400 at 5 o’clock to pick up your kids from soccer practice or go to the grocery store,” she said. “Let 400 be the major thoroughfare for ‘working’ traffic.’ Let these side streets like Westside Parkway, like Northwinds Parkway be for local people.” Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the project is a testament to how local governments can work together with the business community to benefit an entire population. Strong ties like these, he said, make the difference between drawing up concepts and getting the actual work done. “This partnership, this road is just the fruit of these partnerships to be able to create a better city, a better community with better opportunity, not just for Alpharetta, but so far beyond,” he said.

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soaring peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Standing at 19,341 feet, it is Africa’s tallest mountain. The trip, however, wasn’t just for fun or glory. It was part of a fundraising effort by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s disease research. “To be honest mountaineering isn’t a hobby of mine - I am more interested in yoga, pilates and cycling, but I took on this initiative in honor of my dad who is fighting Parkinson’s disease,” Steward said. “[He’s] suffered from it since I was a child.” Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that can progress from mild tremors to complete physical incapacitation. Currently, there is no known cure. Doctors can only treat symptoms as the disease progresses. Steward and her father have not given up, however. “My dad is the strongest person I know,” she said. “I admire his positive attitude and his zeal for life. He inspired me.” Steward’s efforts have netted over $12,000, all of which will go directly into research.

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Fulton Schools still waiting for more than 1,400 students Actual enrollment falls below projected numbers; increases expected By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Schools across Fulton County are still waiting for a surge in students after Labor Day, with enrollment after the first two weeks coming in at 1,430 students below projected numbers. Fulton School officials say the numbers tend to rise after the first holiday of the school year when students from other parts of the country accustomed to later start dates come into Fulton Schools. While this trend is most often seen in South Fulton schools, increased numbers after the first two weeks occurs system-wide. “Looking at the 10-day report, we are under what we projected but that’s not uncommon,” said Susan Hale, Fulton Schools’ spokesperson. “We traditionally experience a surge in enrollment after Labor Day.” School planners had projected 96,676 students for the 2017-18 school year; the 10-day count came in at 95,246. That total retains Fulton School System as the state’s fourth largest, behind Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb. The lower student numbers were seen across the system and through all grade levels, including high schools in North Fulton where parents had feared the projections were way too low. Most area high schools came in below or near projected numbers, which could be an issue if the post-Labor Day surge occurs.

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10 day enrollment chart online at northfulton.com As anticipated, elementary numbers in North Fulton continue to fall – a combination of lower birth rates and housing prices moving beyond the reach of young families. In the 30 elementary schools in North Fulton, actual enrollment was 165 students below projections, with wide swings seen throughout the area. At Vickery Mills Elementary in Roswell, two-week enrollment was 76 students below projections; at Lake Windward the numbers came in 44 students above forecast. At the 12 area middle schools, enrollment was 165 students below projections, with only Taylor Road Middle seeing significantly more students than expected with 24 over forecast. The area’s newest school, FAST Charter School continues to thrive with full enrollment in all grades from kindergarten through 8th, in only its second year. Hale said the school year began with 100 teacher vacancies across the system, primarily in the hard-to-staff areas of STEM and Special Education. But lower student enrollment may mitigate some of those openings as the system continues to fill vacancies. “We are still working through the 10-day count to determine where we need to adjust our staffing,” said Hale. “We will know later how our vacancy counts are affected.” Fulton Schools hired nearly 800 new teachers for 2017-2018, bringing the total teaching force to about 6,800. printed with “for motion picture use only,” was cashed Aug. 20 at a local restaurant. The 21-year-old waitress said her friend contacted her asking if she could get change for a $100 bill and bring it to the parking lot of the restaurant. She did the exchange and said she didn’t know the bill was fake. She said she barely knows the friend. No cameras were in the area of the exchange, but she said the exchange occurred in a black SUV. She had the phone number of her friend, but her phone was dead.

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Donald J. Horton Background: Don Horton, a Roswell resident since 1986, formally served the Roswell City Council in Post 3 and as Mayor Pro Tem. What made you decide to run? A group of concerned

citizens approached me about running as they recognized that I took time to educate myself on every issue that came before council and that my voting record showed a true independent voice. What do you think are the key issues for the city and citizens? Our tax base is seriously out of balance and unstable and puts the burden squarely on the residents. The answer is to encourage commercial development on Holcomb Bridge and Highway 9. Our city is losing out to our neighbors because developers view us as unfriendly, and Roswell has very little Class A office space. If elected, what are some of the first issues or projects that you plan to tackle? Protections for our Historic District, Smart City Technology to improve traffic and energy consumption, and redevelopment of our tired and under-utilized strip shopping centers.

Lee Jenkins Background: Lee Jenkins is the founder and pastor of Eagles Nest Church in Roswell. He spent one year playing for the New York Giants. What made you decide to run? I simply feel called JENKINS to serve the citizens of this great city in a more meaningful way. Like many people in Roswell, I have grown tired of the divisive politics and the lack of civility and unity at City Hall. Roswell is ready to have someone who is a problem-solver and can bring people together to face our challenges. What do you think are the key issues for the city and citizens? We must address the traffic problem and determine a smart way to develop our city commercially and residentially. We must vigorously preserve the character and charm of our city and unite Roswell. Additionally, we must make Roswell one city united. The Eastside-Westside distinction must be addressed.

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What made you decide to run? I will bring a “think different” mindset approach to the leadership role of Roswell. For example, I’ve decided not to use yard signs for my campaign, but seed paper instead LITTEN to germinate flowers rather than litter landfills. What do you think are the key issues for the city and citizens? I believe the chief business of Roswell’s “CEO” is to bring high-paying jobs to Roswell, so we can live, work and play. I will use my sales and marketing skills to court innovative companies that are interested in locating in the Atlanta area and let them know that Roswell is open for business. If elected, what are some of the first issues or projects that you plan to tackle? I have many plans, including bringing high paying jobs to Roswell, addressing the transportation crisis, creating a Roswell Area Park pool version 2.0 and bringing two new outdoor music series.

Sandra Sidhom Background: Sandra Sidhom is a lifelong resident of Roswell and graduated

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Alpharetta’s St. James celebrates 150 years United Methodist congregation plans weeklong events

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For as long as Alpharetta has been a city, the flock associated with St. James United Methodist Church has been spreading the word in the community. Founded by former slaves in 1867 as the Alpharetta Colored Methodist Church, the congregation is celebrating its 150th anniversary this week with an array of church and community events. St. James is the largest predominantly African-American church in the area, and its numbers continue to

grow, said Senior Pastor the Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen. The church has undergone numerous iterations over its long history. Its first location was at 109 Cumming St., but as its membership grew and different divisions within the Methodist Church merged, the local Colored Methodists formed to build a new facility on Kimball Bridge Road in 1968. That location served the congregation

for close to 40 years until the current church, located on Webb Bridge Road, was constructed. Today, St. James UMC boasts a membership of close to 3,700, and McQueen said plans are in the works to expand the facility with a new sanctuary. But numbers alone have not defined the church, McQueen said. The congregation is noted equally for its community involvement and message of inclusion for all races and beliefs. “We model ourselves after what the kingdom of God looks like,” McQueen said. “I believe heaven will model that same diversity.” That diversity was on display a year ago when St. James sought to quell tensions after a series of police-involved shootings across the country left the Af-

rican-American community reeling. The church hosted its second Community Reconciliation and Hope Service, drawing a crowd of close to 200 people of all nationalities and walks of life. The meeting featured dialog between members of the community and local police, corrections and city leaders. That diversity is on display each November when St. James hosts its annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, inviting people of all faiths to join in worship. It is on display each January when the sanctuary fills for Martin Luther King Day services, then empties out to march down Academy Street to rally at City Hall. “One way to avoid [the recent

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA 2017 TAX DIGEST AND LEVY NOTICE The City of Alpharetta does hereby announce that the 2017 millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia on September 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. CURRENT 2017 TAX DIGEST AND FIVE YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY 2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Real & Personal

4,458,573,581 $

4,386,199,801 $

4,438,518,254 $

4,924,478,832 $

5,145,812,753 $

5,332,153,903

Motor Vehicles

201,312,700 $

218,557,340 $

186,312,400 $

130,611,730 $

91,948,620 $

62,542,690

Mobile Homes

10,760 $

8,640 $

8,640

- $

13,102 $

19,163 $

55,588 $

643,642

Gross Digest

4,659,897,041 $

4,604,767,901 $

4,624,854,516 $

5,055,120,485 $

5,237,825,601 $

5,395,348,875

Less Bond Exemptions

105,643,632 $

105,136,401 $

96,049,995 $

170,343,324 $

175,904,288 $

173,383,112

Net Bond Digest

4,554,253,409 $

4,499,631,500 $

4,528,804,521 $

4,884,777,161 $

5,061,921,313 $

5,221,965,763

Less M&O Exemptions

581,361,672 $

571,674,041 $

564,423,135 $

640,094,844 $

642,812,340 $

640,291,164

Net M&O Digest

4,078,535,369 $

4,033,093,860 $

4,060,431,381 $

4,415,025,641 $

4,595,013,261 $

4,755,057,711

Heavy Duty Equipment

Gross Millage

8.622

8.758

8.778

9.009

8.827

8.910

Bond Millage

0.930

0.880

0.800

0.750

1.130

1.030

Less L.O.S.T. Rollback

2.872

3.008

3.028

3.259

3.077

3.160

Net M&O Millage

4.820

4.870

4.950

5.000

4.620

4.720

Net Bond and M&O Taxes Levied

23,893,996 $

23,600,843 $

23,722,179 $

25,738,711 $

26,948,932 $

27,822,497

Net Bond Taxes Levied

4,235,456 $

3,959,676 $

3,623,044 $

3,663,583 $

5,719,971 $

5,378,625

Net M&O Taxes Levied

19,658,540 $

19,641,167 $

20,099,135 $

22,075,128 $

21,228,961 $

22,443,872

Net Taxes $ Increase/(Decrease)

(510,476) $

(293,153) $

121,336 $

2,016,532 $

1,210,221 $

873,565

-2.09%

-1.23%

0.51%

8.50%

4.70%

Net Taxes % Increase/Decrease

3.24%

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Continued from Page 14 violence in] Charlottesville is to work together, pray together so you can break down barriers,” McQueen said. “Our mission is to embrace, equip and empower people to go make disciples for Jesus Christ.” At an Aug.28 City Council ceremony recognizing the church’s contribution to the community, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle presented the pastor with a proclamation honoring the long history and accomplishments the congregation has made to spread the word of inclusion into the fabric of the city. Reflecting on that ceremony, McQueen said he is pleased with the relationship the church has with the city and its Public Safety Department. “I feel the church plays a critical role in the success of Alpharetta to exemplify the best of what Alpharetta can be in regard to inclusiveness,” he said.

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At an Aug. 28 ceremony, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle presents St. James United Methodist Church Pastor the Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen with a proclamation honoring the church for its 150 years of service to the community.

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Communications Coordinator Syreeta S. Ziegler thumbs through a Bible next to a historic lectern used in the early days of the church. The items are on display at the St. James UMC museum room.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DECREASE

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 2.68 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Decrease for the Bond millage rate.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted a debt (“Bond”) millage rate which will require a decrease in property taxes for the Debt Service Fund by -8.44 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Increase for the M&O millage rate.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax decrease to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

September 18, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. September 18, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. September 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 4.720 mills, an increase of 0.123 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.597 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $350,000 is approximately $11.61 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,000,000 is approximately $49.20.

This tentative decrease will result in a Bond millage rate of 1.030 mills, a decrease of -0.095 mills. Without this tentative tax decrease, the Bond millage rate will be no more than 1.125 mills. The proposed tax decrease for a home with a fair market value of $350,000 is approximately -$12.57 and the proposed tax decrease for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,000,000 is approximately -$38.00.

While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows:

Millage Rate

Current

Proposed

Change

Millage Rate

Current

Proposed

Change

M&O

4.620

4.720

0.100

M&O

4.620

4.720

0.100

Bond

1.130

1.030

-0.100

Bond

1.130

1.030

-0.100

Total

5.750

0.000

Total

5.750

0.000

The City is shifting 0.10 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for city services as well as capital investment in our infrastructure.

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Local groups organize help in wake of Hurricane Harvey devastation By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Local businesses, organizations and residents are gathering items, collecting money or heading down to Houston to help in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Employees at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, whose corporate office is in Houston, are collecting small items including diapers, canned food and toiletries. Harry Norman Realtors, 1664 Market Place Boulevard, in the Cumming area is working with PALS, a local nonprofit that works with animals and their owners. They’re collecting bottled water and pet food. Volunteers said they are hoping the

people and animals make it through safely. They said they take particular interest in those with animals who are struggling to keep them while evacuating. John Adams at Indigo Restaurant, 12635 Crabapple Road Suite 120, in Milton said they are holding a Texasstyle dinner from 5 p.m. to closing on Sept. 13 with all proceeds benefitting the Harvey victims. “I’m saddened to hear the news,” Adams said. “It breaks my heart to see those people suffering like that. We just wanted to reach out and give them a big heart to go along with the big Lone Star State over there.” Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive

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Ways to help Hurricane Harvey victims • Visit northfulton.com/harveyhelp to find local places that are collecting donations • Red Cross: Make a donation or become a volunteer at the American Red Cross, visit redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1. Or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the Red Cross. • The Greater Houston Community Foundation: Established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax-deductible flood relief donations for victims who have been affected by the recent floods. Visit https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/ to donate. • Houston Food Bank: They are asking for donations of money, food, water and supplies. Visit http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/. • Houston Humane Society or San Antonio Humane Society: Set up the emergency Harvey’s Heroes Emergency Fund to offset expenses to help shelter pet evacuees and strays. To help, visit http://bit.ly/2wJE58z or http://www.houstonhumane.org/. • Texas Diaper Bank: Asking for diapers and wipes to be dropped off or mailed to 5415 Bandera Road, Suite 504, San Antonio, Texas 78238 • United Way of Greater Houston: Donations will be used to help with immediate needs and minor home repair. Visit https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation or text UWFLOOD to 41444. • AABB: To find out where to donate blood, visit aabb.org or call 301-9076977.

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Harvey: Continued from Page 16 Suite 350, in Alpharetta posted on its Facebook page they are “saddened” for their friends in the Houston area. “We’ve pondered hard how we could help from here and decided to organize a donation drive to support the work of the Houston Food Bank as they help residents recover,” Jekyll Brewing said. “Jekyll Brewing loves Houston.” The brewery will be collecting donations at its taproom and will deliver goods by trailer to the Houston Food Bank by the end of September. The items most needed are: • Canned meat and fish • Canned green vegetables (green beans, spinach, collard greens) • Canned tomatoes, no salt added • Canned beans, no salt added • Canned tuna, salmon, chicken and sardines • Canned fruits in water or juice • Whole grain pasta, quinoa, brown rice • Powdered milk • Cereal • Peanut butter and jelly • Cleaning supplies, such as bleach and paper towels To keep up with the running list of local places helping, visit northfulton. com/helpharvey. Appen Media will be updating the list, so check back frequently.

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It shows others they can come in and it’s diverse here. Georgia has a great climate for international business. DOUG COLLINS, U.S. Representative 18 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | September 7, 2017

Rep. Collins talks healthcare, Lake Lanier, mental health By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, who represents parts of Forsyth County and Gainesville, stopped by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce International Engagement breakfast Aug. 30 to talk about local and national issues. “The international footprint here in Forsyth County is great,” Collins said. “It shows others they can come in and it’s diverse here. Georgia has a great climate for international business.” One of the most talked about issues across the nation is healthcare, Collins said. “My hope is healthcare isn’t dead,” Collins said. “The bottom line is what happened in the Senate a few weeks ago, when it didn’t vote on the last measure to send it to Congress, did not kill the bill. It just killed the process.” Most people thought the process had to start over, but Collins said it wasn’t moving forward at that point in time. “It didn’t fix the problem,” Collins said. “I defended it all summer at town halls and was not the most popular person in the room by any count. For people wanting to keep the current system, my question back was always, ‘what do you want to keep in healthcare that’s already there?’” There are four providers in the state of Georgia currently, but almost 90 percent of the state’s counties are represented by one provider, which often is not accepted by doctors, he said. “At the end of the day, you don’t have an insurance plan and you’re still having the same problems we’ve

developed over time,” Collins said. “It’s a system that’s going in on itself.” For the future, Collins said they’re still pushing for a system that will provide relief. On a more local level, Collins addressed issues with Lake Lanier. “What matters to me is the northeast Georgia area including Lake Lanier,” Collins said. “We made a commitment to engage the Army Corps of Engineers. Without any public input, they decided they’d ban irrigation. We went to them, confronted them and we won. The [Army Corps] general actually called me saying they were removing it.” Collins also said he’s heard plenty about the antiquated system the Corps uses for dock permitting. He said some people have been fired because of the procedure. “I’ve advocated for firings,” he said. “There needs to be more because it’s ridiculous what’s happening. We’re working with the homeowners and get people calling us all the time. We’re able to get this process going.” Mental health in the county was another issue brought up. Collins said a piece of legislation has passed on the Criminal Health and Mental Justice Act. “One of the issues is how do you know if you’re coming up on somebody who’s just belligerent toward the police and want to react, or are they dealing with a mental or substance abuse issue?” Collins said. “Our bill gives more money so we can begin the process of letting officials and officers be able to identify that.” He also said they are working on issues related to jails such as many

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and surrounding communities, the people who are overdosing break those stereotypes. “I’ve toured almost every jail in my district,” Collins said. “Most people think of people in jail who did something wrong and that’s true. But when you have 35 to 45 percent of your local prison population with either an addiction or mental health condition, this is a money and moral issue. We’re spending too much money to keep them in jail and a moral issue because these folks need their medicine.”

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Beltline creator sets sights on Buford Highway There isn’t much doubt about it, most people will finally agree that there are really great restaurants throughout the Metro Atlanta area. Growing up in GEOFF SMITH Roswell, it seemed Assurance Financial, that transplanted gsmith@lendtheway.com New Yorker’s loved to complain about the food. The Italian food was boring; there were no good bagels; and forget about finding a good Chinese restaurant. Well nowadays, I don’t hear that kind of talk. Folks are pretty fat and happy in Atlanta. Chefs have grown more and more creative — creative in a way that draws people consistently into their restaurants. Different parts of the metro area are developing their own styles, too. Canton Street in Roswell has more great restaurants per square foot than maybe anywhere else in the metro area, all serving out of buildings first built in the late 1800s. Alpharetta’s restaurants are a bit more spread out and refined, but fantastic. Ponce City Market in Atlanta has its food court packed with several unique and great restaurants where most of the seating is stretched along barstools. Perhaps the most unique area walks a thin line between being considered under the radar here in Atlanta, and well-known among chef circles outside of Atlanta. It is Buford Highway. Written up in Bon Appetit, this 7-mile stretch of road heading north from I-285 was called a “United Nations of restaurants.” In this stretch of road you can get Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Somali, Mexican, combinations of those, and many other types of food. Some of you might think that you’ve got Vietnam-

ese, Chinese and Mexican restaurants close to your home. But the difference here is that these restaurants cook their food as if they are serving not Americans, but people from their home countries. It has developed a serious “it” factor. So much so that when Anthony Bourdain, a king of cool, brought his show to Atlanta, he spent a lot of time eating in and complimenting restau-

One of Atlanta’s kings of cool, Ryan Gravel, is setting his sights on Buford Highway. rants there. To the eye, this stretch of road is probably not the most inviting. These great restaurants are scattered throughout strip malls that were built during a time when we had little ability for urban planning. But that could be about to change. One of Atlanta’s kings of cool, Ryan Gravel, is setting his sights on Buford Highway. If you do not know, Gravel conceptualized the idea of The Beltline while a student at Georgia Tech, and then worked as a planner to make

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it a reality. The Beltline has become one of the most successful redevelopment ideas of our time anywhere in the country and has transformed every community it runs through. He left The Beltline project because he thought they were getting away from his idea to incorporate more affordable, lower-income workforce housing. According to news accounts, Gravel created a nonprofit called Generator. Its mission is to be an “idea studio…committed to the production of ideas about cities that nobody is asking for.” His first Generator workshop will be a School of Design class at Georgia Tech that will focus on Buford Highway. According to the article, he finds this area interesting because it deals with a lot of issues prevalent throughout the country. There is a large immigrant population there, and he sees this as a way to create a solution for suburban immigrant populations throughout the country. They are going to look at different transit options and different ways to move people around. His design principals will go much deeper than transit and affordable housing options. He wants to create ways to force people to interact and “love” each other more. In today’s political climate, you can’t argue with that.

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GRILLING AND GRIDIRON TAILGATE PARTY

Join the tailgate party on the first day of SEC conference, Sept. 9 from 3:30-8 p.m., and play as Southern football traditions combine in support of the Lionheart School. The fundraiser will take place in downtown Alpharetta and feature cooking competitions between many well-known restaurants, community groups and families. A giant LED screen will broadcast multiple SEC matchups. Tasting tickets are $20 per person, kids under 12 taste for free. For more information, visit thelionheartschool.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

9/11 CEREMONIES:

9/11 TRIBUTE

What: The City of Roswell and the Roswell Rotary Club will honor those lost and injured during the Sept. 11 attacks in tribute. Retired Brigadier General Lawrence Dudney, Jr who was working at the Pentagon when the aircraft struck will be the guest speaker. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. Where: Mike Gann 9/11 Memorial, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MILTON HIGH SCHOOL 9/11 MEMORIAL

What: Milton High School will come together with the community, fire and police officers to set up our annual memorial on the front lawn to honor the men and women who lost their lives. Bring flags. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 7:45 a.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Milton More info: breilly@gmail.com

SEPT. 11 COMMEMORATION

What: The free event will honor the service and sacrifices of first responders and will include a narration of the timeline of events from Sept. 11, 2001, from the perspective of first responders. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Enjoy a complementary home cooked barbeque lunch for first responders. Residents are preparing special “Morningside Thank You Goody Bags” as well. When: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Morningside of Alpahretta, 253 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: fivestarseniorliving.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class, weather permitting. This week’s class will focus on yoga. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for weather cancellations. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

PUP-A-PALOOZA

What: Bring your dog to the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at for a celebration of all things dog. The event features live music, sketches, vendors, contests and free food. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: “Classic Nashville Roadshow” is a musical journey into the legends and songs that built Nashville into the capitol of country music. Jason Petty and Katie Deal host a two hour tribute to the true legends of Country Music. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 3 and 8 p.m. Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets starting at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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: Tour the homes of the Southern Trilogy: Historic Home Museums of Roswell. Experience life in the 1800’s with demonstrations and hands-on activities at Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation throughout the day. When: Friday, Sept. 8, all day Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“CLASSIC NASHVILLE ROADSHOW”

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

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: SCHOOLSCULPTURES WITH KEVIN REESE

What: Students of Vickery Mill Elementary School worked under the guidance of SchoolSculptures founder, Kevin Reese, in creating a one-of-a-kind mobile for their school in this exhibit. When: Through Oct. 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre will start off its 25th Silver Anniversary Season party with a smash hit Broadway musical. Picture “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid” brought together with exhilarating Caribbean rhythms. When: Thursday, Sept. 14-30, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

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: DIABETES EDUCATION SELF-MANAGEMENT

What: A Certified DTTAC Lifestyle Coach and Certified Clinical Diabetes Educator will teach a free six week diabetes education self-management class. A light healthy snack will be served. When: Friday, Sept. 8, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

MOCK SAT EXAM

What: Register for a full-length, proctored mock SAT and afterwards you’ll get detailed results that highlight your strengths and areas for growth so that you can prepare for the real test as effectively as possible. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org

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20TH ANNIVERSARY HARRY POTTER MARATHON

What: Come out and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter by coming to the Harry Potter Movie Matinee Marathon. Feel free to bring a snack and lunch. This week’s movie is “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2-4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

YOUNG ARTISTS

What: In this workshop, teenagers will help teach younger kids how to use different styles of drawing. Programs subject to cancellation without prior notice. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

LEGO PLAY

What: Lego fans are invited to the library to build, create and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs. This is a self-guided activity and caregivers must stay in the room. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 3:30-5 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

STORIES FOR SHORTIES

What: Join for stories, songs and finger plays in this free and open to the public gathering. For ages 0-5. When: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1:30-11:10 a.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

Jeff Wright fishes for trout on the Chattahoochee at the Jones Bridge Unit.

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‘Hey! I got a little one!’ So I’m back on the Chattahoochee this week. This time I’m at the Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and I’m going after (drum roll, please) STEVE HUDSON the smallest brown Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net trout I can find. No, not big ones – small ones. The smaller the better. Why small ones? Because catching tiny baby browns is proof positive that there are wild brown trout in the Hooch! Actually, that’s not news anymore. Folks have known for a long time that there’s a self-sustaining population of browns in the miles of river below Buford Dam and Morgan Falls, in what’s known as the “upper tailwater.” But I’m getting ahead of the story. Let me start at the beginning and with a question. Have browns always been in the Chattahoochee? No. In fact, that section of river would not support trout at all were it not for the construction of Buford Dam and Lake Lanier in the late 1950s. Some old-timers I’ve spoken to remember the pre-dam days and talk about fishing there in the 1930s and 40s, when it was a “warm” river, and catching catfish, bream and bass. But they did not catch trout, for the water was much too warm. The thing that turned it into a trout fishery was Lake Lanier. Water released from Buford Dam comes from the bottom of the lake and is really cold – usually around 50 degrees. But at first there were no trout there to enjoy it.

Where did the first tailwater trout come from? The story you hear is that by the early 1960s it was dawning on some area fishermen that this reframed river really did have trout potential. Local trout enthusiasts approached the state with the idea of a trout stocking program in the cold water below Buford Dam, but there does not seem to have been much interest. So they took another approach. Somewhere in there, 1962 is mentioned fairly often, those determined anglers pooled their money and acquired a load of rainbow trout fingerlings from a hatchery in North Carolina. The trout commandos quickly transported their finned cargo back to Georgia. Then, under cover of darkness, they eased up to the river one night and dumped ‘em into the river about a mile south of Old Jones Bridge. To make a long story short, the transplanted fish found their new digs to be ideal. They settled right in and started to grow – and a year later that section of river held a sizeable population of 12- to 14-inch fish. For a while, it’s said, the midnight stockers quietly enjoyed this secret trout fishery, keeping it pretty much to themselves. But eventually, seeing the success, the fisheries folks recognized the river’s potential. A stocking program developed, and as a result browns and rainbows alike were soon being stocked in the tailwater. They’ve been stocking trout in the tailwater since 1962, managing the rainbows (which don’t reproduce effectively in the river) as a put-and-take fishery. But what about browns? It turns out that brown trout do reproduce naturally in the river, and the result is a self-sustaining brown trout population that thrives there today. Today, no brown trout stocking is done; in fact,

browns have not been stocked between Buford Dam and Roswell Road since 2004. In other words, every brown you catch in the upper tailwater will be a wild, streamborn fish. I had a chance to fish that water last week with Jeff Wright, manager of Alpharetta Outfitters. Jeff was using big flies (“That’s what the big fish want,” he said) and focusing on places where big ones like to hang out – ledges, deep runs, blowdowns and the like. How big could a big one be? Browns of 15 inches or more appear regularly. In fact, the state record brown with a weight of 20 lb. 14 ounces was caught in the tailwater in 2014, and more big ones continue to turn up too. According to Georgia DNR several fish of more than 30 inches in length were caught in the tailwater during 2016. While Jeff was going for the big guys, I decided to see if I could catch a little one just so I could say from personal experience that baby browns really were there. So I rigged up with a tiny little midge emerger and started fishing the shallow runs. How’d I do? Well, I caught a bunch of brown trout in the 3- to 5-inch range. Three inches? Who gets excited about a 3-inch fish? I did! For even though I already knew it to be true, that tiny little trout was proof positive that the browns are thriving in the river – proof I could literally hold in the palm of my hand. Look for Steve Hudson’s new book, “CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT: The Definitive Angler’s Guide,” later this month. Covering the river’s trout water from the mountains to inside I-285, it tells you everything you’ll need to know about fishing for trout in the Chattahoochee.

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By Joan Leyton and Barbara Brown Harry Norman Realtors REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers: An expert guide. Selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language. Objective information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORs® can use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need. Property marketing power. Property doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. A large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts with previous clients, friends, and family. When a property is marketed by a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property. Negotiation knowledge. There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that allows you the flexibility you need to take that next step. Up-to-date experience. Most people sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each sale. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations

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all-important curb appeal. Exterior improvements are the obvious fresh paint but repairing any wood rot and using a more current tone on tone color palate is highly recommended, as the stark 1990s white trim dates a home. If you have defective LP siding, replacing it will help ease buyers worries about that looming expense. Adding square footage, especially a bedroom, is always a good investment and is appreciated by buyers and appraisers. Major kitchen and bathroom remodels are good investments, but more so for a longer-term investment. If you are going to spend $50-60K on a kitchen or $25K+ on a bathroom update, you may want to take time to enjoy your new space and give the market time to appreciate. That strategy could earn you a 100% return! Coming in a #8 is a deck/ porch/patio addition at 83%. I suspect it could be higher down here in the south given our moderate weather. The costs can range greatly from $12K for a new medium sized deck to $100K for a covered porch with built-in fireplace. Using high-end materials like Ipe wood/Tigerwood decking or the latest durable composite materials seems to pay off as well. The #10 spot, according to HGTV, goes to window replacement offering an 89% return. My experience would estimate that number to be a little lower. I have never seen buyers jump up and down about new windows, but they do have a strong aversion to old single paned windows. So, it’s debatable. One thing I do know, consulting with an experienced real estate agent well ahead of starting home renovation projects is a good idea and it’s true what they say, “you have to spend money to make money”.

How to make an offer on a house By Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Buying a home can be an emotional process however, with a financial plan and an amazing REALTOR® this can relieve the stress and anxiety of the buying process. Here are a few steps to keep in mind when making an offer on your dream home. Getting prequalified for a mortgage is a very important part of the process when buying a home. This allows the seller to know that you are serious about the transaction and prepared to make an offer. When a seller is selecting the buyer of their home they want to know that the person is financially stable. Getting preapproved by a lender includes a look at your credit reports, employment history, income and finding out what the best loan amount for you is. This information is then presented to the seller as an overall view of your financial standing, leading them to their final decision. Ask questions to your REALTOR® about the seller’s current situation. The better understanding that you have of the seller’s situation with the home and reason for selling can help you to know what kind of offer is appropriate. It may be that the seller is eager to sell their home or that you will be en-

gaging in a multiple offer situation. This knowledge will allow you to have a better understanding of the type of offer to present to the seller. Staying true to your buying plan is RAWLINGS key. With the market in certain areas being very hot and properties sometimes only being on the market for a few hours, this can call for multiple offer situations. Knowing your buying plan and how much you are willing and able to spend on a home before entering a bidding war is beneficial. Bidding war situations can sometimes lead to offers made without contingencies, such as excluding a proper inspection of the home. The home inspection process is an important step to the home buying process and can help you discover if there is an issue that later down the road could cost you time and money. Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty agents deliver results. Allow one of our dedicated professionals to assist you by visiting atlantafinehomes.com or calling our office at 770.442.7300. Article is adapted from: https://www.houselogic.com/ sell/successfully-sell-your-home/ negotiate-best-house-buy/?cid=pm_ ps_google_cac_BeforeBuying-Negotiating_BMM

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WEEK 3 (SEPT. 1) RECAP:

Roswell wins in overtime, Milton beats crosstown rivals By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Class 7A Roswell 27, Central Gwinnett 21 (OT) — Roswell must be getting used to overtime. The Hornets have now played three overtime periods in two games this season, but on Friday, they needed just one to improve to 1-1. The Black Knights led 14-7 at the half, but two unanswered scores from Roswell put the Hornets on top in the fourth. Central forced overtime with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Roswell running back Kamonty Jett would seal the win with a rushing touchdown in overtime. River Ridge 7, Forsyth Central 0 — Forsyth Central fell to 0-2 Friday night,

failing to score for the fifth straight game dating back to last season. River Ridge’s offense entered the game having averaged 46 points per game over their opening two tilts. Though the Bulldogs’ defense allowed only a single score, their offense was unable to find the end zone. Collins Hill 24, Lambert 6 — Collins Hill stymied Lambert’s offense Friday night, holding the Longhorns to two field goals from Bryce Christensen. Turnovers were also costly. The Eagles forced two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. Lambert’s offense was held to just over 200 total yards, while Collins Hill put together two long drives on their way to a victory in the teams’ third straight meeting. Milton 24, Cambridge 6 — Milton improved to 2-0 over crosstown rivals

More online at NorthFulton.com Weekly football coverage could not make the print edition due to press time. Please visit NorthFulton.com for updates. Cambridge with big performances from quarterback Jordan Yates and the Eagles’ defense. Each team had a blocked field goal in the first half, but a field goal and recovered onside-kick led to the Eagles opening a 10-0 lead at the half. Milton opened the third with a sustained touchdown drive to go up 17-0. Cambridge’s Matt McRee scored for the Bears, but Milton’s Solomon Vanhorse would score a rushing touchdown to

put the game away in the fourth. North Forsyth 24, Loganville 17 — Loganville opened a 17-7 lead with a flurry of scoring midway through the second quarter, but North would hold the Red Devils scoreless the rest of the game. North quarterback Ben Bales compiled three touchdown passes, and a field goal in the fourth quarter would put the game away for the Raiders who improve to 2-1. South Forsyth 45, Centennial 14 — South Forsyth blew out Centennial for the second straight year with a 45-14 battering Friday night. The War Eagles put up all their points in the first half with Cal Morris throwing three touchdown passes and a

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The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, Inc., will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals, Inc. reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of the actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Brent Burdette with the City of Alpharetta’s Department of Finance at 678-297-6067 or wburdette@alpharetta.ga.us. CITY OF ROSWELL NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE REMAINING TERM OF OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR POST 3 IN THE CITY OF ROSWELL, GEORGIA AND OPENING AND CLOSING DATES FOR CANDIDATES TO QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD November 7, 2017 A Special Election to fill the remaining term of Office of City Councilmember for Post 3 in the City of Roswell and any qualified elector desiring to run for the remaining term of office of City Councilmember for Post 3 in the City of Roswell in the special election to be held on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the general election, must file for candidacy for the position at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., September 6 through September 8, 2017. Qualifying fee for candidacy is as follows: Councilmember - $540.00 Michael Fischer Interim City Administrator

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Winder-Barrow 38, Northview 14 — Northview fell to 0-2 to start its 2017 campaign after falling to Winder-Barrow Friday night. Winder-Barrow opened a 17-7 lead and scored 15 unanswered points before the half to cruise to a 38-14 win.

Class 4A Marietta 14, Blessed Trinity 6 — After dispatching Class 7A’s Marietta last season, the Titans fell short this year, falling 14-6 Friday night. The Titans struggled with penalties throughout the night, forcing them to settle for just two field goals when the game reached the late fourth quarter. Trailing by eight with 3:38 remaining, BT drove inside Blue Devils’ territory, but the Titans turned the ball over on downs.

Class A-Private Strong Rock Christian 25, King’s Ridge 0 — King’s Ridge fell to 1-1 after being shut out by Strong Rock Christian. King’s Ridge fell to 2-3 all-time against Strong Rock with the loss. Mount Pisgah 35, Whitefield Academy 7 — Mount Pisgah quarterback Jacob Cendoya threw two touchdowns passes and added two more rushing scores to power the Patriots to a lopsided win over region opponent Whitefield Academy. Cendoya scored his two rushing touchdowns and connected with Jacob Woodward for a 55-yard touchdown pass in the first half. Mount Pisgah’s defense stood tall against Whitefield’s offense, forcing multiple sacks and holding the Wolfpack to a single score. Discovery 24, Pinecrest Academy 0 — Pinecrest Academy couldn’t repeat its shocking win over Class 7A’s Discovery last year. The Paladins were shut out for the first time since a 52-0 loss to South Forsyth to open the 2016 season. St. Francis 7, North Cobb Christian 0 — St. Francis needed a single score to earn the Knights’ first win of the season in a defensive struggle. Both teams combined for under 100 yards in the first half. Knights’ quarterback Sam Hines connected with receiver Isiah Wadworsth late in the second quarter for the game’s sole score. St. Francis put the game away with an interception and a batted pass in the end zone in the final minute to seal the win.

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