ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell officials announced the passing of former Councilman Marcelo Zapata at the City Council meeting Aug. 11.
“Marcelo was just somebody that was so passionate about the city,” Councilwoman Christine Hall, who served with Zapata, said.
Mayor Kurt Wilson announced that he passed away surrounded by family in Argentina Aug. 1.
Zapata was elected to the City Council in 2015 for Post 1 and won re-election in 2019 garnering 56 percent of the vote. He served until June 2022, when he stepped down due to poor health.
“He gave time and really just his soul to the city to make it better,” Hall said.
After a moment of silence, the City Council began regular business.
Former Roswell officials blast current leadership
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Former Roswell
Mayor Jere Wood hand delivered a letter to City Hall Aug. 6 signed by a slew of past elected officials who are critical of current leadership.
Former City Council members and mayors met at the Heart of Roswell Park for a press conference calling for Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council to listen to their constituents.
“We’re at a critical crossroads, this is not about politics,” Former Councilwoman Nancy Diamond said. “It’s about leadership. It’s about restoring trust. It’s about the Roswell we promised to protect and the Roswell our children deserve.”
“You promised to activate historic homes, not pave over their surroundings,” Former Councilman Ed Tate said.
The overall message of the conference revolved around more than 35 tree removals on the Mimosa Hall and Gardens property. The trees were removed in two specific areas on the site, with some selective removal for a newly landscaped garden and an event lawn area.
Residents will get pass at Roswell parking deck
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The former city officials stated during the press conference that the current administration needs to keep their promises, listen to the people who work and live in Roswell and spend money where it matters.
County commissioners keep tax levy stable
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City elections filing dates start Aug. 18
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Former Roswell Mayor Jere Wood speaks among former city officials at a press conference at the Heart of Roswell Park Aug. 6.
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Break-ins at apartment mailrooms reported
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Apartment mailrooms were reported burglarized July 29.
Alpharetta police said officers were dispatched to a Rockberry Lane apartment complex about noon after the alleged crime was reported.
Doors to three mailrooms appeared forced open.
Nothing was reported missing.
Damage to the doors was valued at $200.
The incident was classified as a felony burglary of a commercial nondwelling.
— Jon Wilcox
Peachtree Corners man reports stolen BMW
ROSWELL, Ga. — A 36-year-old Peachtree Corners man reported the theft of his green 2022 BMW M3 Aug. 4 from a retail parking lot off Holcomb Bridge Road.
An officer said he met with the man, whose family owns the store, at the Roswell Police Department to discuss the case.
The 20-year-old man said the elderly man began an argument with him and the driver, accusing them of being inside his home.
After the driver left, the salesman said the 78-year-old man threw rocks at him, hitting him in the chest and head, police said. The older man allegedly began yelling “stone him, stone him.”
The salesman, who showed a video of the incident to officers, removed the stones from the man’s hands and called police.
Officers said they suspected the older man of suffering from a mental health crisis. He was taken to a Fulton County hospital for evaluation.
— Jon Wilcox
Roswell jewelry store reports theft of watches
ROSWELL, Ga. — Brown and Company Jewelers off Holcomb Bridge Road reported the theft of four Rolex watches, totaling $32,400, from a package shipped back to the store Aug. 6.
An officer said he was notified of the theft around 11 a.m.
An employee said the watches were missing from the Rolex package, which appeared to have been opened and resealed. She told the officer that FedEx was used to ship the package and shared the tracking number with him.
The stolen watches include a $16,500 Sky-Dweller, a $4,600 LadyDatejust, a $6,300 Rolex Explorer II and a $5,000 Lady-Datejust.
Officer arrests suspect for drug trafficking
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police arrested a 37-year-old Alpharetta man for drug trafficking and other felony offenses during an Aug. 6 traffic stop along Holcomb Bridge Road.
An officers said he spotted a gray Nissan Rogue, which he knew belonged to someone who has a suspended license. The officer said he conducted the traffic stop after confirming the driver’s identity as the vehicle’s registered owner.
While speaking with the officer and his backup, the man said he did not have a driver’s license. After confirming his suspended license, the officer said he placed him in handcuffs and searched the vehicle.
Officers said they found 1.7 grams of cocaine, 5.1 grams of a substance testing positive for cocaine and fentanyl, a small scale, a Glock 27 pistol with ammunition and a small amount of marijuana.
The man was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs, possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of felony, driving while license suspended, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana and a windshield violation.
According to Fulton County records, the man remains in jail as of Aug. 11 — Hayden Sumlin
The victim said his car had been parked in the same spot at the business for more than 2 weeks, and he last saw it there the evening of Aug. 2. The man also said he found no glass near the parking spot and kept the vehicle locked.
After the officer was unable to locate the $50,000 BMW using license plate readers, he listed it as stolen in a regional crime database.
The victim said he would like to press charges, and the case remains active.
— Hayden Sumlin
Man charged with assault in alleged rock attack
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 78-year-old Alpharetta man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly throwing rocks at a salesman July 30.
Alpharetta police said officers were dispatched to a Reece Road home about 7 p.m.
A 20-year-old Alpharetta salesman, who was following up with customers in the area, said he was approached by the 78-year-old man during a conversation with a passing driver. The salesman said he began the conversation because he was intrigued by the driver’s car.
The officer said all Rolex watches were listed in crime databases as stolen with their serial numbers.
At the time of the report, no suspect had been identified. The case remains active.
— Hayden Sumlin
North Point retailer reports clothing theft
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than $800 of clothing was reportedly shoplifted from a North Point Mall department store Aug. 2.
Alpharetta police said officers were dispatched to the business about 2:30 p.m.
Store employees said a man entered the women’s department about 11:40 a.m. and stole numerous Nike items.
The clothing included underwear, shorts and jackets.
Employees said the man had been seen stealing at other store locations in Atlanta.
Police suspect the man left in a white Volvo.
The incident was classified as a felony theft by shoplifting over $500.
— Jon Wilcox
Couple discovers flowerpot engulfed in flames on patio
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A couple called police July 29 after noticing flames on their home patio on Stamp Mill Court.
The husband told police that they were about to go to bed around 9:30 p.m. July 27, when they noticed flames on the patio. The couple observed a flowerpot approximately 10-feet from the residence, containing soil and flowers, 20 percent engulfed in flames.
The couple extinguished the fire with water and woke up the next morning to find the flowerpot burned and disintegrated.
They stated that they did not notice anything suspicious but were worried the fire may have been a ploy to make them exit the residence. The couple told police that this could have been the case due to other property crime incidents in the neighborhood.
Police took photos of the burned flowerpot and uploaded it into the evidence database.
— Sarah Coyne
Group honors Purple Heart Medal recipients
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Members of the American Legion Post 201 gathered on National Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7, to remember and honor those who have been awarded the medal.
Purple Heart Day recognizes one of the oldest military awards, first being given to soldiers in 1782. The Purple Heart Medal is presented to those who have been wounded or killed while serving. More than 1.8 million medals have been presented to service members.
“In my mind, the veterans are honored on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and other than that, not so much,” Auxiliary President Ellen Terrell-Youngblood. “And I thought my focus as auxiliary president is community outreach and education.”
Terrell-Youngblood contacted Purple Heart recipient Charles
Turner to round up veterans who were given the award.
The event honored five recipients, which included Army veteran Turner, Marine Corps veteran Peter Manfre, Air Force veteran Walter Swenson, Marine Corps veteran John Tolan and Army veteran Charles Pesta.
“The Purple Heart is something people didn’t go out trying to get,” Turner said. “We got it by mistake.”
The medal is also known as the “award that nobody wants.” The members also remembered medal recipients who have passed away.
Pesta, a Woodstock resident, served in the Special Forces as a Green Beret in Vietnam. He said it was nice to be appreciated.
“Coming back from Vietnam we weren’t,” Pesta said. “It is what it is.”
Terrell-Youngblood hopes the ceremony becomes an annual tradition to honor those who have made sacrifices for the country.
Roswell announces residents will park free at downtown deck
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell city officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the downtown parking deck Aug. 7, announcing that residents will be able to enjoy free parking.
The deck, estimated to be completed May 4, is designed to solve the decadeslong parking problem in downtown.
“Today marks the start of a new chapter for downtown Roswell, a chapter defined by thoughtful infrastructure solutions and forwardthinking technology,” Mayor Kurt Wilson said.
In a statement, the city said they
hope the deck will support local businesses, reduce congestion and improve visitor experiences, as part of the Green Street Activation Plan. In addition, Green Street will be converted to a one-way, southbound road.
City officials, residents and business owners gathered for the groundbreaking.
Owners of Fellows Cafe Christina and Tony DeVictor said they are excited to see work begin.
“We've needed this for so long, and it's been a topic of conversation everywhere in Roswell and now it's finally happening,” Tony said.
The DeVictor’s have seen the parking issue firsthand, both having
grown up in the city and attending Roswell High School.
“The fact that it's coming to fruition is truly such a testament to the work of this mayor,” Christina said.
The $20 million, 395-stall parking deck will be located on the corner of Ga. 9 and Green Street, right across from the Southern Post, a 4.28-acre mixed-use development The deck will be paid for through general obligation bonds.
In November 2022, voters of Roswell approved the issuance of $179.6 million in bonds for capital improvement projects, including the parking deck.
City staff enlisted Winter Construction to design and construct
the deck to align with the city’s historic district. The design proposes a blend of historic and modern elements, including full architectural façades on all four sides, safety features, such as large, window-like openings and landscaping.
City staff said that the construction will honor the Roswell Masonic Lodge and its classic Greek revival structure. The city plans to convert the 166-yearold lodge into an open-air pavilion.
“[To] ensure that the deck doesn't just co-exist within its surroundings, but enhances them, complimenting both historic structures and new developments like Southern Post right across the street,” Wilson said.
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From left, Purple Heart Medal recipients Walter Swenson, Peter Manfre, Charles Pesta, Charles Turner and John Tolan stand together at the American Legion Post 201 ceremony Aug. 7.
Fulton County keeps tax rate at current level
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
ATLANTA — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to keep the property tax rate flat at 8.87 mills Aug. 6 after hours of strong debate.
Residents — both homeowners and renters — sent thousands of emails to commissioners and spent hours explaining their opposition during public comment this summer at Fulton County Assembly Hall.
County officials estimate the adopted rate will yield general fund revenue totaling $930 million in 2025. That’s up from an estimate of $915 million at the end of January.
The actual revenue taken in during 2024 is around $879 million. There was no discussion of adopting a rate lower than last year.
The funding conversation bled into a discussion about Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat, the federal government’s consent decree and how county staff handles the budget process.
During public comments Aug. 6, no one spoke in favor of a proposed tax hike. During hundreds of public comments in July, one former county official advocated for a small increase of around half a mill.
Before the final public hearing and vote, county staff presented a mid-year budget review projecting $15 million more in revenue and $54 million less in expenses than anticipated in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Commission Chairman Robb Pitts, who remained silent throughout most of the discussion, said he’s pleased the county can provide first-class services without having to raise taxes.
“Along with our AAA bond rating, today’s vote is a testament to the strong financial leadership of our county manager and finance team,” Pitts said after the meeting. “After four commissioners voted in June to advertise an increase … I worked to convince them to reconsider their support for the tax hike.”
Fulton County announced its HIV Elimination Department received more than $37 million in federal grants July 31, representing a year-overyear increase and alleviating concerns about potential cuts.
Earlier this year, Pitts confirmed with staff that it would take a 1-mill increase to cover all federal money flowing to the county, of which a majority is related to HIV elimination and the Ryan White program.
Commissioners responded differently to the nearly $70 million
all could bear the cost of making our county better. So, the south side is as good as the north side.”
Commissioner Bridget Thorne echoed Ellis’ comments about the estimated 100 unfilled positions at the Sheriff’s Office. She said the scrapped $2 billion jail replacement would have sent the tax rate up more than 30 percent.
The county’s property tax rate has remained flat since 2022, declining steadily from 10.5 mills in 2015. That represents a net decrease of 16 percent in a decade.
Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for Fulton County’s general fund and pay for constituent services, including senior and behavioral health services, the Grady Health System, the Sheriff’s Office and all jail facilities, election management, libraries and animal services.
In an Aug. 6 press release, the county said it will continue closely monitoring federal budgets for possible direct and indirect impacts on programs and partners.
windfall.
Couty Commissioner Bob Ellis, a Republican representing the western half of North Fulton, told Appen Media in late July that he was “vehemently opposed” to a tax increase because additional revenue is not needed this year.
“This county is not in a state of crisis. We’ve gone through situations where just like any other government, business … you’re going to have pressures, they’re different each year,” Ellis said. “The attempt to sort of gaslight it into a tax increase is disingenuous and irresponsible … we didn’t need to have this discussion.”
Ellis said commissioners did not need to see the mid-year budget review to know that the county’s general fund is projected to fall well within its budget.
“We will probably have this come back up later on … people have talked about this crisis at our jail and the need for more money and so forth,” Ellis said. “We have something like 100 open positions [in the Sheriff’s Office], and we have a sheriff making an ask for overtime expenditures … over two months later, we can’t even get that basic [payroll] information.”
The Board of Commissioners approved the $6.4 million for employee retention and overtime pay in May, in addition to $151.5 million coming from the county’s general fund.
Sheriff Pat Labat sued the Board of Commissioners in June, alleging an overstep into his control of the office’s
budget as a duly elected official and constitutional officer.
District 4 County Commissioner Mo Ivory, representing Midtown and downtown Atlanta, cast the lone vote for raising the rate by 12.5 percent. She said she received emails in support of a tax increase.
“It will definitely come up later on, and you will pay for it later on,” Ivory said. “This is not a normal or a sound budget process. To say in January that we have zero surplus, and then to say in August we have $69 million is not sound or normal.”
Ivory criticized county staff’s projections and the results of the midyear budget review.
“What we do need to examine is how we do our budget. We need a long-term look at our expenses and our revenues,” Ivory said, mentioning the Rice Street jail’s prior consent decree 2006-15 due to similarly inhumane conditions.
Ivory said the county’s finance team, not the Sheriff’s Office, estimates it will cost around $35 million to address the unconstitutional conditions at Rice Street. She also said county residents should vote the sheriff out of office before redirecting the conversation to budgetary pressures.
“We didn’t even get it right in 2016, which is why we are here again, people dying in the jail and not getting the medical care they need,” Ivory said. “That’s what I know I got elected for, to make hard decisions so that we
Commissioner Dana Barrett, who switched her vote and rejected the 1-mill increase, encouraged homeowners to review the property tax relief measures for residents, including two floating homestead exemptions and some for seniors.
Commissioners Marvin Arrington Jr. and Khadijah Abdur-Rahman also voted to keep the property tax rate flat.
County Manager Dick Anderson said the budget process and finances are in good shape.
“First of all, just a reality check on the notion that we’re starving departments,” Anderson said. “We spent $867 million last year and budgeted $990 million this year, that’s a $123 million increase [or 14 percent].”
He said the county’s budget process during his decade as county manager has produced Fulton’s existing triple A bond rating, a nearly 70 percent increase in resident services and a doubling of fund balance or reserves.
Anderson also said he’s monitoring four upcoming expenses on the horizon: the renovation of Rice Street, consent decree items related to jail operations and staffing, a new Grady Memorial Healthcare hospital in South Fulton and whether to exit expiring tax allocation districts.
“Underrunning by 5 percent would generally be considered healthy,” Anderson said. “The thing I’m very much in agreement on is the necessity for long-term planning.”
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Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory speaks on behalf of a 12.5 percent increase to property taxes during the Aug. 6 meeting and final adoption of the 2025 millage rate.
County officials preview water, sewer rate increase
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Public Works Department held a virtual public hearing Aug. 7 to discuss a proposed 5 percent increase to the water and sewer rate structure over the next two years.
When the Board of Commissioners approved the North Fulton Water Distribution Master Plan in March, Public Works Director David Clarke said a new rate increase package was in the works.
During the public hearing, Clarke
said the rate increase is needed to complete the revised 2025-27 Capital Improvement Program and upgrades to the Camp Creek Water Reclamation Facility in South Fulton.
“From that master plan, a number of projects were identified that will be entered into our CIP to have increased water pressure and volume to many areas of North Fulton that sometimes have issues,” he said. “This rate study also included those costs, in addition to some of the South Fulton wastewater needs.”
Deputy Director Terry Peters discussed the department’s unique
funding, which operates like a business without dollars from the county general fund or property taxes.
The results of the 2024-34 study showed operating expenses growing at an average annual rate of 3.9 percent. Options for the County Board of Commissioners to consider include no rate increase, a 6.5 percent rate increase or the recommended 5 percent increase over two years.
Public Works officials say commissioners will likely make their recommendation Aug. 20, which will change the department’s operations
in some ways.
“One of the major takeaways is capping the CIP program at somewhere near $40 million a year when the proposed rate increases will kick in,” Peters said. “Being able just to maintain expenses close to the 3.94 percent … can be extremely important.”
County officials estimate the proposal for a 5 percent increase over a two-year term would increase the average customer’s bill by about 50 cents each month. If approved, the new rates will take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Qualifying for municipal elections to run Aug. 18-22
By CARL APPEN carl@appenmedia.com
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The window for residents wishing to seek public office to file paperwork and pay a fee to officially enter the race opens Aug. 18.
While the state prescribes a general date window for qualification, cities determine days times, costs and eligibility standards.
The requirements differ slightly from city to city. Generally, candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have lived in the commission or council district for at least one year before qualifying, and be a qualified elector. For seats that represent specific districts, candidates must live in the district they seek to represent.
Here are the seats up for election in Fulton County cities we cover and their qualifying details:
• Alpharetta City Council Posts 1, 2 and 3
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The qualifying fee is $450.
- For more information, visit www. alpharetta.ga.us/361/Running-forOffice
• Roswell mayor, City Council Posts 4, 5 and 6
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 22, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The qualifying fee is $1,200 for mayor and $540 for council seats.
- The residency requirement is for a year prior to Election Day.
- Candidates must be 21 years old prior to Election Day.
- For more information, visit https:// www.roswellgov.com/government/ elections/qualifications
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• Sandy Springs mayor and all six City Council seats.
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 21, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; as well as Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.
- The qualifying fee is $1,260 for mayor, and is $780 for council seats.
- Those seeking office must have lived in the city for a year prior to Election Day and six months in the district they are seeking to represent.
- For more information, visit www. sandyspringsga.gov/2025-municipalelection-qualifying-information
• Milton mayor and three Post 1 seats on the City Council.
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 22, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The qualifying fee is $894 for mayor, and is $594 for council seats.
- For more information, visit www. miltonga.gov/government/elections/ qualifying-period/
• Cumming mayor, City Council Posts 1 and 2, which are both at-large
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The qualifying fee is $360 for mayor, and is $180 for council members.
- For more information, visit www. cityofcumming.net/electioninformation
• Dunwoody City Council Post 1 (District 1), Post 2 (District 2) and Post 3 (District 3).
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The qualifying fee is $360.
- For more information, visit www. dunwoodyga.gov/government/ voter-information/general-electioninformation
• Johns Creek mayor, City Council Posts 1, 2 and 3
- Qualifying for these races will be Aug. 18 to 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The qualifying fee is $750 for mayor, and is $450 for council seats.
- For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov/departments/cityclerk/municipal-elections/
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Metro Atlanta golf courses make magazine’s ‘Best’ list
ATLANTA — GOLF magazine released its annual state-by-state course rankings in December, with Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta topping the list of Georgia's best golf courses for 2024-25.
Some courses that made the list are in North Metro Atlanta.
The rankings, compiled by more than 100 panelists, evaluated 609 courses nationwide using an 11-tier scoring system, according to GOLF. Electors ranked courses from top three in the U.S. down to those deserving removal from consideration.
Atlanta Athletic Club had two Metro
Atlanta courses named to the list, with Riverside placing 7th and Highlands at the 9 spot.
Johns Creek’s Rivermont Golf Club came in at no. 13.
Augusta National, home of the Masters Tournament and designed by Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie, earned recognition as the state’s best course and one of the magazine's Top 100 Courses in the U.S.
Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta ranked 2nd, followed by Ohoopee Match Club in Cobbtown. Six of the top 20 courses offer public access.
— Carl Appen
GOLF magazine’s top 20 golf courses in Georgia
Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek ranks 13th on GOLF magazine’s top
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Business brings Indian artistry to downtown Alpharetta store
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Ginny & Daughters, a local handcrafted luxury home goods brand, opened its first brick-and-mortar store Aug. 6 at 225 Market Street within Alpharetta City Center.
The family-run business, inspired by generations of textile artisans in India, offers a curated collection of high-quality, organic, hand blockpainted cotton products made with natural dyes and unique design techniques.
Founded by Ginny and Saheb Banga in 2023, Ginny & Daughters began as a passion project to carry on Ginny’s family traditions and honor their two daughters.
The Bangas sold their products at local flea markets around Metro Atlanta before settling on a store location at Alpharetta City Center due to growing demand and interest from their customers.
Ginny & Daughters offers a wide range of home and lifestyle goods, including quilts, shams, bathrobes, cushion covers, table linens, bed sheets and duvet covers.
All products are made with non-toxic inks and hand-stitched, ensuring they are safe for children to use as well.
Ginny Banga said her goal is to create products that feel good, look beautiful and honor the people and process behind them.
“We’re grateful to our loyal customer base here in Metro Atlanta, whose continued support has created the need for a physical store location,” Banga said. “We are thrilled to open our doors at ACC and give shoppers the opportunity to see our full range of elegant, first-class products in person, seven days a week.”
Drawing on her familial textile heritage in India, Ginny designs each product herself, partnering with skilled artisans to bring her vision to life. The pieces are made in a factory in India that has been in operation for over 100 years, and every product is hand-printed using traditional block printing methods, high-quality breathable cotton and eco-friendly materials.
The store also partners with select artisans and makers, including Le Jacquard Français, a French textile manufacturer known for its high-end table linens and home goods, and Terrafirma Ceramics, a studio based in New York City offering a collection of handmade, hand-painted ceramics.
Islanna McNeally, property
Ginny & Daughters, a luxury home goods brand, sells a range of home and lifestyle goods inspired by generations of textile artisans in India.
manager at Alpharetta City Center, said the shop’s thoughtfully made products will be a great addition to the community, reflecting the quality and character visitors value.
Alpharetta City Center is a 26-acre mixed-use development in downtown Alpharetta, including the new City Hall, luxury living community Amorance and more than 30 shops and restaurants.
Also new downtown is Sunset Alpharetta, a restaurant blending chef-crafted cuisines and an immersive cocktail and wine program.
Ginny & Daughters will be open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit ginnyanddaughters.com.
— Hayden Sumlin
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I recently had a conversation with a patient about tick-borne illnesses, and our discussion reminded me of an interesting study that I Iearned about in medical school – a tale that ended with the warning “don’t go into the rough.” If you haven’t heard of it, ehrlichiosisis is one of numerous diseases that ticks carry and that humans can catch when ticks bite them, but this disease was not always so well known.
The year is 1993, and four men who lived in a golf-oriented retirement community in Tennessee were hospitalized with fever, headache, vomiting and abdominal pain. Blood tests revealed abnormally low white blood cell counts, low platelets, as well as inflammation of the liver. Two of these men ended up in the intensive care unit. An astute physician ordered a test for ehrlichiosis, and all four men tested positive for this illness.
As the results came in, a picture began to emerge. Most of the patients were golfers. There was a trend towards higher rates of infection in people who golfed more often. But, compellingly, it was only the bad golfers – those who averaged high scores –who seemed to be getting infected.
What could be causing the bad golfers to be infected while the good golfers remained healthy? Were their immune systems, like their golf swings, simply superior to those of the bad golfers? Is charisma a factor?
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The need for senior care often presents families with a daunting decision: should their older loved one stay at home with supportive care, or would an assisted living community better serve their needs? The basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, fall prevention, nurturing social ties and ensuring good nutrition are critical considerations. It’s also important to look ahead to when these needs become more intensive and difficult, called high acuity.
Home Helpers offers one-on-one dedicated care for your loved ones needs, allowing them to age in place in the comfort and safety of home even as acuity needs progress.
Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) offer a balance of independence and assistance, with social opportunities and scheduled activities, positioned between independent living and nursing homes. They do not provide one-on-one care, with an average assisted living tenure of 22 months. Here are questions to help plan for high acuity needs and what comes next.
How quickly will a call for assistance be answered and how often each day? When your loved one pushes an ALC button and now needs help with incontinence or transferring from a bed to a chair, an hour wait versus a prompt response makes a major difference in their sense of dignity, personal cleanliness and well-being. Georgia requires a minimum of one awake direct-care daytime staff member for every 15 residents and one per 20 residents overnight. Quality communities keep response times under 10 minutes. Ask how much total time a caregiver will spend daily with a resident and the ratio of direct care staff
A dedicated Home Helpers caregiver provides the immediate response only one-on-one care can offer.
If your fall risk increases, what happens? Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. At an ALC you may have to advance to a different level of care there, leave for another facility, or have the added cost of hiring your own private caregiver to supplement care. A daytime fall risk could mean 12 hours of added private care, or 24 hours if night time fall care is also needed.
There is no set level of care you have to fit in with Home Helpers, only the care plan that’s right for your safety. We can adjust your care level if you’re recuperating from surgery, need more support at night, or include other providers such as in-home nursing support if necessary.
How do you recruit and what kind of training does the care staff receive? Some ALCs no longer do their own recruiting and now use an outside staffing agency, depending on an outside resource to vet their caregivers.
We know the importance of carefully recruiting heart centered caregivers with strong skills, who are key to our earning the Best Home Care for Seniors in North Atlanta Award 8 years running.
How stable is the ownership and management? A change of ALC ownership could mean changes in levels of continued high acuity care. Take a close look at the history and financial health of the facility.
A proud member of our community for 13 years, we know how important it is for the promise of care to be one that is delivered. We’re here to help, from six hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 care. For a free consultation call Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta at (770) 681-0323.
At Home Helpers, our focus every day is matching the right caregiver with each of our clients. We guarantee a good match. Finding the right caregiver is much more than just seeking a professional with great skills. It’s about finding a caregiver with the heart and spirit to make a difference in someone’s life.
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Rethinking Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy side effects such as hair loss, nausea, and vomiting are the result of the high doses of chemotherapy typically administered. This method of administration is called maximum tolerated dose, and typically requires between 1-3 weeks of recovery time before another dose can safely be given. Such breaks are necessary to reduce (but not eliminate) the risk of more significant side effects. However, I believe there is a better way, which is to administer chemotherapy more often using lower doses. This method is known as fractionated metronomic chemotherapy. It allows for more frequent “hits” to the cancer cells, while also improving the safety profile considerably. Research studies support these findings.
I have been administering
chemotherapy in my oncology practice this way for years and have been amazed by the results. The risk of side effects, while certainly not eliminated, is significantly lower.
As a result, patient quality of life is much better, all while still routinely seeing a good clinical response to treatment. This integrative approach also includes a focus on supportive therapies such as intravenous vitamin C, mistletoe, hyperthermia, nutrition, supplementation, repurposed medications, and stress reduction, to name a few.
For more information about this treatment approach, as well as many other tools in the anti-cancer toolbox, please check out my website at tcfam. com.
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How to choose the right dentist
Choosing a dentist is an important decision that can have a lasting impact on your health, comfort, and confidence. Whether you’re looking for a provider for routine cleanings, cosmetic enhancements, or longterm restorative work, the right dental relationship can make all the difference—not just in your smile, but in your overall experience of care. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Clinical Quality and Attention to Detail
Good dentistry is both a science and an art. Beyond just fixing teeth, great dentists focus on creating natural-looking, durable results that stand the test of time. Ask your dentist about their approach to materials, techniques, and how they ensure lasting outcomes. Look for signs of meticulous work, do their restorations blend in naturally? Do they spend time getting things “just right,” not just “good enough”? Longevity and quality should be a priority, not a luxury.
2. A Relationship-Driven Approach
Many dental offices feel transactional—you’re just another patient in the schedule. But meaningful, long-term care is built on relationships. A dentist who listens, remembers your preferences, understands your history, and takes the time to answer questions is a provider who is invested in your well-being. Look for a practice that values trust, comfort, and communication over volume and speed. When you find a team that
treats you like a person, not a procedure, it makes all the difference.
3. Level of Service
Dentistry isn’t just about what happens in your mouth, it’s about how you feel from the moment you walk through the door. A higher level of service means a clean, welcoming environment, timely communication, clear financial discussions, and a team that respects your time. It also means being able to accommodate individual needs, whether it’s easing anxiety, planning complex treatments, or helping with insurance. True service goes beyond the chair.
4. Comprehensive and Customized Care
The best dentists take a personalized approach to treatment planning—whether it’s preventive care,
cosmetic improvements, or full-mouth treatment. Find out if the practice offers a broad range of services, takes time to explain your options, and helps you make informed decisions. A dentist who treats the whole person—your goals, preferences, and lifestyle—is one who is committed to your long-term success.
5. Community Reputation and Consistency
Finally, consider the dentist’s standing in the community. Are they trusted by other families? Do they have a consistent track record of satisfied patients? Online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals can give insight into the experience others have had.
Choosing a dentist is about more than finding someone close to home or who takes your insurance. It’s about finding someone you can trust to care for you and your smile for years to come. Look for quality, connection, and a commitment to excellence—and you’ll be in good hands.
“Preventive Dentistry can add 10 years to human life.” -Dr. Charles Mayo of the Mayo Clinic
Dr. Bradley Hepler and the experienced team at the Atlanta Center for Dental Health provide the most modern advances in dentistry. Experience immediate results with procedures to greatly enhance your smile and your health. If you would like a complimentary consultation to discover the best options for you, please call us at 770-992-2236.
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If your child is struggling with defiant, aggressive, impulsive, irritable behaviors and can be especially difficult with obeying rules and respecting authority these may be signs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) symptoms. Raising kids can be challenging but it can be even more of a challenge when setting structure for your child and they refuse to follow it. Listed below are suggestions to help parents if the behaviors listed above are present or if parents have received a diagnosis of ODD.
1. Try to separate their behavior from their identity. They are likely not engaging in the behavior intentionally, but it may be a response to some internal struggles they are experiencing.
2. Try not to compare your struggles to theirs. Adults have a stronger threshold because they have lived longer. In this case, do not compete against what they may be going through with what you have experienced or may be experiencing now. Listen and understand the challenges they may face so you can hear how things look and feel from their perspective. It is not about anyone being right or wrong. Healthy relationships require us to understand others’ struggles and viewpoints to support them in those areas. For example, if the child thinks no one listens to them, it would be helpful to carve out intentional time to let them speak without offering any comments but just letting them talk. This does not mean they were right or that anyone was wrong, but this is an identified area where we can provide support.
3. Remember the positives and try to speak about them as much
as possible. You may say things like “You are so amazing at articulating how you feel, and it helps me when you do that.” Avoid saying aggressive or negative things. You can still be assertive by saying “No” but avoid name-calling. Sometimes they may not want to get in trouble even though they know the behavior can lead to trouble. Impulsivity for negative behaviors is common for a variety of reasons, including control or attention.
4. Pick your battles. It could be helpful to create a discipline system that prevents you from having to engage in arguments. If they did not do the dishes and the consequence is there is no screen time for the night, you can avoid having to argue or go back and forth even if the child tries to disagree. Decide the rules (write them down) and be consistent with them. Try not to add or change anything. You can create a daily routine or checklist to earn rewards
when items are completed.
5. Unfortunately, their struggles may be triggered by aggressive or negative talk and negative attention. Responding in these ways will only feed and continue the cycle. The idea is to break the cycle and create a healthier one.
These things are time-consuming. However, these steps are designed
to help parents maintain peace and create balance in the household. Rules are healthy for every child. Our goal is to learn how to implement them so the child can grasp and understand. Parents starting individual therapy can be helpful to have a safe space to practice self-care and confront personal emotions that could be arising.
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Back to school, back to the dentist
As families in Roswell, Georgia prepare for another school year, there’s one important item that should be on every back-to-school checklist: a dental checkup. At Roswell Dental Care, we help students head back to class with clean, healthy smiles and the confidence that comes with them.
August is the ideal time to schedule routine care before calendars get crowded—and it’s also a smart way to catch small problems before they become big distractions during the school year.
Why preventive dental visits matter for kids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children aged 6 to 19, affecting nearly 1 in 5 school-aged children. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain, infections, difficulty eating, and missed school days.
Regular cleanings and exams help prevent these problems and ensure your child is set up for a healthy year. At Roswell Dental Care, we check for:
• Cavities and early signs of decay
• Tooth development and eruption
• Gum health
• Enamel wear from grinding or acid exposure
• Proper oral hygiene habits
We also provide fluoride treatments and sealants—proven to reduce the risk of cavities in molars by up to 80%, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
Make dental health a learning habit
Routine dental visits teach kids that oral health is part of their overall
wellness. We help make those lessons stick by showing kids how to brush and floss effectively, make smart snack choices, and understand the importance of daily care.
Need a little help with motivation? We make checkups fun and rewarding, and we’re happy to explain treatment in kid-friendly language.
What to pack (and what to avoid)
Back-to-school season is also a great time to rethink lunchbox habits. We recommend packing:
✔ Fruits and veggies
✔ Cheese and yogurt
✔ Water instead of juice or soda
Avoid sticky candies, gummy vitamins, and sports drinks that bathe teeth in sugar and acid. These can increase cavity risk, especially if children sip on them throughout the day.
Care for parents, too
While the kids are getting ready for school, don’t forget your own smile! We offer convenient appointments Monday through Thursday and select Fridays for:
• Routine cleanings and exams
• Teeth whitening and cosmetic touch-ups
• Botox® and filler treatments for facial rejuvenation and TMJ relief
Get your family’s dental care back on track now—before fall schedules fill up!
Healthy smiles start here—for students, parents, and everyone in between. Call Roswell Dental Care today to book your back-to-school appointments at 770-998-6736 or visit us at www.roswelldentalcare.com.
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The gold standard in heart care
How Magnet® Designation makes a difference
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If you have a cardiac condition, you already know how important it is to find a specialist you can trust to care for you at every stage of your heart-health journey.
But your nursing team is also a vital part of your care, too. Whether you are visiting for a heart check-up, undergoing cardiac rehabilitation or having bypass surgery, nurses play a critical role in ensuring you receive high-quality care.
But how do you find excellent nurses? You can’t connect with them by searching the internet for “great nurses near me.” But you can look for a heart program that makes nursing excellence a high priority. An academic health system like Emory Healthcare is dedicated to achieving the gold standard for nursing excellence: Magnet designation.
What is Magnet Designation?
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) established the Magnet Recognition Program almost 30 years ago. Magnet designation is the ultimate nursing credential. It recognizes quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.
The application process is thorough and time-consuming. Many organizations strive for Magnet designation but never achieve it.
Earning Magnet designation is proof of a rock-solid commitment to excellent health care. Emory Healthcare is the only health system in Georgia with six Magnetdesignated hospitals and the state’s first and only Magnet-designated ambulatory practice, Emory Clinic.
Our six Magnet-designated hospitals include:
• Emory Johns Creek Hospital
• Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
• Emory University Hospital
• Emory University Hospital Midtown
• Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
• Emory Decatur Hospital/Emory LongTerm Acute Care
Magnet designation is a significant professional accomplishment for all of our nurses. But more importantly, it reflects our nursing team’s sincere concern and compassion for every patient who entrusts their care to Emory Healthcare.
Magnet makes a difference in your heart care
Magnet designation tells you that Emory Healthcare creates an environment where nurses in every specialty can thrive. That’s certainly true in cardiac medicine. Throughout the health system, our heart nurses care for patients with expert knowledge and sensitivity, whether helping them manage a chronic condition like heart failure or coordinating their care before or after surgery. Our heart nurses:
• Work with physicians and other health professionals to provide high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients about their condition and treatment.
• Help design new care models.
• Lead quality improvement teams.
• Participate in cardiac research.
• Use the latest technology and patient care practices to help you heal.
Ready to transform your heart health?
If you need heart care, turn to experts at the top of their field. Emory Heart & Vascular brings together more than 150 physicians and 18 specialized programs in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery.
Next-day new patient cardiology appointments are available at one of our 23 locations.
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From routine gynecology and menopause management, to high-risk pregnancies and specialty care, our team is here for your journey no matter where it takes you.
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Checking in on your child’s health
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As your family begins the new school year, help your child start off strong. Make sure their health is up to date by scheduling a checkup.
Before heading back to the classroom, prioritize your child’s physical and emotional well-being with a visit to your family’s Wellstar pediatrician. Our compassionate pediatricians share your goal of keeping children healthy as they grow.
“I believe in treating the whole child. What I mean by that is their physical health is very important, but I also feel that their emotional health is imperative,” said Wellstar Pediatrician Dr. Brandi Lewis. “My goal is for all my patients to be resilient, happy and healthy. My role is to work
with families to help accomplish that goal.”
Preventative check-ups and screenings help children stay ahead of health issues. Our pediatricians will ensure your child is up to date on their vaccines and discuss which immunizations are needed to prevent disease. Your family’s pediatrician can also help you navigate health requirements at your child’s school.
Heading back to school healthy
Teach your child healthy habits so they can feel their best throughout the school year.
• Practice good hygiene. Show children how to
wash their hands properly and remind them to do it frequently. Do not send your children to school if they are sick.
• Get moving. Children should have about 30 to 60 minutes of moderate activity every day. Staying active can be as simple as a fun family bike ride around the block, a game of tag in the yard or going for a walk in the park.
• Eat healthy. Teach children about good nutrition by encouraging them to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and by limiting sugary drinks.
• Get plenty of sleep. Children ages 3 to 5 should get about 10 to 13 hours of sleep a day. Children 6 to 12 years old should get nine to 12 hours, and teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours.
While the end of summer is often a busy time, planning ahead now will help ensure the entire family has a healthy, successful year.
Find a Wellstar pediatrician near you at wellstar.org/kidcare.
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is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 5, 5 and 4 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
1. Pigeon’s hangout. Watersking venue. Kick out.
2. Beginner. Water deliverer. Smell.
3. Food. Love god. Store bought water.
4. Indian bread. Salt water. Point of lowest despair.
5. Playground item. Hold tight. Ducks found here.
6. Water holder. One-pot meal. Fireman’s need.
7. Chess piece. Where to find rapids. Hate.
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2. Beginner. Water deliverer. Smell
How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
3. Food. Love god. Store bought water
4. Indian bread. Salt water. Point of lowest despair
Personal choice may help keep AI genie in the bottle
RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com
I have written about this more than a few times. Technological growth continues to outpace our ability to process what that technology provides – personally and as a society. We keep trying to play catchup, but the gap keeps growing. And AI is only the next big leap in tech, one of many more to come.
“Information” is the foundation. It feels like that amount of information available to us is growing exponentially while our ability to deal with it is growing arithmetically. Thus, information is creating brave new worlds; it is also destroying worlds. It is a paradox that I keep thinking about but one that is way outside my ability to really understand.
The central paradox to me is the idea that scarcity is the foundation –or part of the core basis – of “value.”
Something that is very abundant – like for example, sand – is worth much less than something that is acutely scarce – like diamonds or a cure for cancer.
While AI doesn’t actually create or substantially increase the amount of information in existence, it does increase our access to greater amounts of information – something that feels like close to the same thing. And greater abundance means less value. And since our lives are so information-centric, a greater abundance of information must suggest that our lives have less value – or that the quality of our lives is decreasing.
Bear with me.
Herbert Simon, 1978 Nobel Prize winner in economics, described my paradox succinctly. He said that “In an information-rich world, the wealth of information means a dearth of something else: a scarcity of whatever it is that information consumes. What information consumes is rather obvious: it consumes the attention of its recipients. Hence, a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention and a need to allocate that attention efficiently among the overabundance of information resources that might consume it.”
That is, this technology-driven, ever-increasing amount of information that we are trying to process is taking our “pie” – the amount of time
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and attention that we have at our disposal – compressing it and slicing it into smaller and smaller pieces which, in turn, is making our lives less connected, less meaningful, less engaged and less happy. A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention.
So collectively, I don’t believe that we can go home again. We cannot undo technological advancement; it is already too hard-wired into society –all aspects of it. However, is it possible that we can – individually – roll back the clock, at least a little? Perhaps that is the $64 question. Can we? What do you think?
It is hard for me not to think about the Amish and their way of life. Isn’t that what they have done – choose to avoid at least some of this modern high-tech world and remain more or less “analogue” – and still function relatively successfully?
What the Amish have done involves making choices, and isn’t it fair to believe that our ability to make choices remains relatively in place despite the avalanche of technology that threatens to swallow “life as we know it” whole? Is it realistic to consider this possibility? I want to think that it may be – within a measured expectation.
Yes, there is more information permeating life as we know it than ever before in the history of the world. Yes, we cannot sweep it out the back door or sequester it somewhere underground like radioactive fuel rods. But can’t we make small, personal, manageable and wise incremental choices that walk back some of the weight of all that information on our lives – and replace it with choices that do enhance and nurture who we are and how we live? Can we not be intentional about this? Surely, we have ability to see what is happening.
The noise of AI is deafening. Technology never sleeps. It is our world today, but surely, we do have the ability to protect some of what we know to be mission-critical for our kind – to muddle forward in a “more/ most” sustainable way. Isn’t that choice still out there?
PRESERVING THE PAST
Young Men’s Service League grows wings
High school goes by quickly. How do students make the most of those fleeting years? How do they prepare for future challenges of college, the work force and families?
There are many ways: academics, athletics, school clubs, school service, such as the school newspaper, part time jobs – the list goes on.
For a select group of high school boys and their mothers, the four-year Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) provides a unique way to serve their communities and grow in their relationship. The organization was established 25 years ago in Plano, Texas, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit national organization by founder and still President Pam Rosener.
The Young Men’s Service League has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. Rosener told me that, last year, 25 new chapters were established, making a total of 199 chapters in 23 states. Georgia boasts 17 chapters, mostly in Atlanta and northward including Crabapple, Milton, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and North Fulton. Nationwide, members provided 750,000 service hours last year.
“We started with 60 boys based on the principle of service,” Pam Rosener says. “We wanted to teach boys things that they don’t learn in school, church or Scouts while incorporating leadership opportunities in the process. We quickly learned that moms are the secret sauce that made the program successful. After a while I thought the program could grow nationwide.”
When Pam says that moms are the secret sauce, she means that just as mothers keep their families together, they also do so in the organization.
”They believe that they are helping their sons, but they become inspired and also grow, strengthening the organization,” she says. “They are our secret to success. It is hard to be a teen these days, and our program develops leadership skills which, in turn, foster a sense of responsibility.”
Each year, one chapter is awarded the “Ultimate Gift,” to recognize an outstanding project. The impetus for the award was a novel of the same name by Jim Stovall.
See LEAGUE, Page 24
BOB MEYERS Columnist
21 ex-officials demand action in Roswell
Tune in for a special episode of the Georgia Politics Podcast. The show is produced by Appen Media, which also publishes the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald. Here’s the show description, written by the producers:
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Today, former Roswell City Council members Nancy Diamond and Steve Dorvee join us to discuss the letter they - along with 19 other former elected officials - sent to the current mayor and council demanding change and transparency.
They’ll dive into the now-public letter - hand-delivered to City Hall on August 6 -signed by 21 former elected officials demanding greater accountability from current Roswell leadership. At the heart of their concerns: vast tree
removals on the historic Mimosa Hall & Gardens site, and what Diamondspeaking at the press conference alongside others - called “a city in crisis at a critical crossroads."
Nancy and Steve will discuss the broader ramifications: erosion of public trust, transparency in budgeting and land-use decisions, and calls for independent third-party audits on city contracts, spending, and development promises. They’ll also reflect on the significance of these issues heading into Roswell’s upcoming municipal elections this fall.
Tune in for an episode that brings local values and politics into sharp relief.
You can listen to the show on Apple, Spotify or at appenmedia. com/podcasts.
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“The construction of Mimosa Hall is just the latest in a series of troubling decisions that the city has made that are eroding public trust and putting Roswell’s future at risk,” Tate said.
Mimosa Hall is being transformed into an event venue under the approved initiative to improve public access, environmental sustainability and long-term use of the property. Under renovations, Atlanta architect Neel Reid’s stone garden steps were removed, which city staff said have been preserved.
In a statement to Appen Media, city staff said that approximately 4.18 acres of tree canopy were removed from the 22.7-acre site.
“There was absolutely no consideration whatsoever for those
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gardens when they started their destruction of the property,” former Councilman Don Horton said.
Wood, who served as mayor for nearly 20 years, and other former council members ask in the letter for the current administration to pause all further development at the hall.
City Attorney David Davidson responded to the allegations surrounding Mimosa Hall Aug. 6.
“I think their biggest concern was that they didn’t know about it, maybe, but all the necessary permits were obtained,” Davidson said.
Davidson said that the public had notice about the trees and stated that city staff met with the Friends of Bulloch, Friends of Mimosa Hall and the Historic Preservation Commission.
“They all had meetings about it,” Davidson said. “The plans did not show every tree that was going to come down, because really you don’t know until you get into some of the construction drawings.”
The group also called for a thirdparty audit on recent consulting contracts, land purchases and capital allocations.
The thrust is: “[To] verify that voterapproved bond promises have been honored, and the city is following the same rules it enforces on its citizens,” former Councilwoman and state Rep. Betty Price said.
Group members also highlighted their concerns of transparency surrounding a proposed soccer stadium, which city leaders have rarely mentioned since the March 26, 2024, announcement.
The stadium and entertainment district could house a United Soccer League Super League professional women’s team and a United Soccer League professional men’s team.
“If you think they are paying for it, you’re in a different world,” Wood said. “The people of Roswell are paying for it.”
The former city officials confirmed at the press conference that none are seeking reelection but are speaking on behalf of concerned citizens.
“We’ve worked across political lines and over multiple decades to protect what makes Roswell special, its history, its natural beauty, its sense of community and its promise to future generations,” Diamond said. “But today we’re aligned. Roswell is in crisis.”
Wood said that he thinks the City Council will ignore the requests for “as long as they can.”
“We’re here today because they are destroying our city,” Wood said. “They’re doing irreparable harm.”
The former mayor said that the upcoming Nov. 4 election will show how the citizens of Roswell feel.
“I still trust the people of Roswell,” Wood said.
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City officials unanimously passed the 2025 Annual Action plan for the Community Development Block Grant set to help provide affordable housing to the community set in the amount of $400,668.
The plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and outlines how the federal funds will be used to support housing, infrastructure and community development. It specifically focuses on low to moderate-income residents.
“This just seemed to have the most impact and most long-term impact for the city, both for those that live there, for those that live near there and people that drive through there to know that they’re taken care of,” Council woman Lee Hills said.
City staff plan to direct the full federal grant toward the redevelopment of Pelfrey Pines Apartments at 199 Groveway, an affordable housing project led by the Roswell Housing Authority.
Hills stated that the project will replace 40 units with 102, which will consist of single and double bedrooms
As a part of the city’s five-year Community Development Block Grant strategic plan, the redevelopment is backed by a $2 million HUD Section 108 loan. City staff have also stated they plan to commit the entire block grant allocation of $400,668 to the repayment of the loan and redevelopment of the apartments.
City staff stated the plan will be submitted Aug. 14. The redevelopment and loan repayments are set to begin in fall of this year. Officials stated that the project will be complete by Spring 2027.
In other matters, Chief Financial Officer Bill Godshall gave a presentation on the city’s financial health for the first half of the fiscal year 2025. The city runs on a calendar year budget.
“We are $1.6 million ahead of budget for revenue that is primarily coming from property taxes of almost a million dollars,” Godshall said.
Godshall stated that the city is currently on track with all major finance department goals and that financial performance remained stable throughout the second quarter.
In other news, city officials introduced the Esteemed Roswell Public Safety Employee Award, a proclamation that will be given each meeting to honor public safety employees.
“We felt fitting that our officer of the year should receive that first award,” Chief of Police James Conroy said.
Thomas C. Chandler, Police Officer of the Year for 2024 and United States Marine Corps veteran, was the first to receive the new award. Chandler, son
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Thomas C. Chandler, Police Officer of the Year for 2024, is honored with the Esteemed Roswell Public Safety Employee Award at the City Council meeting Aug. 11.
of Sandy Springs Deputy Chief of Police Craig Chandler, was honored for his work to stop a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road on Ga. 400.
“Officer Chandler took swift and decisive action and took up a position of advantage using the front driver’s side of his vehicle,” Wilson said.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY CODE AMENDMENTS
The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 25, 2025 and Monday, September 8, 2025 during the Alpharetta City Council Meeting and Public Hearing, which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Alpharetta City Hall, located at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. The purpose of the public hearing shall be for public review and comment regarding the following:
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Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of The Code of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, referred to as the Alcohol Ordinance. Specifically, to amend the following: Sec. 4-1. Definitions; Sec. 4-17. Distance requirements; Sec. 4-49. Consumption sales only; and to strike entirely and reserve the following: Sec. 4-398. Minimum distance requirements within downtown district; Sec. 4-399. Waiver procedure and standards; Sec. 4-400. Definition of downtown district; Sec. 4-402. Alcohol/food sales ratio; Sec. 4-450. Definition of mixed use development district; and Sec. 4-451, Minimum distance requirements within mixed use districts; and for other purposes.
A copy of the proposed amendment will be on file with the City Clerk and will be made available upon request.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 4, 2025 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 22, 2025 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. Z-25-04/V-25-07 Madewell/Milton Avenue Tract
Consideration of a rezoning and variance to allow for a 1.34-acre property to be subdivided into 2 single-family detached lots. A rezoning is requested from SU (Special Use) to R-12 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Residential) and variances are requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 2.2.6(D) to reduce the front and side building setbacks and UDC Subsection 3.3.2 to reduce the stream buffer and impervious setback required for a perennial stream. The property is located at 0 Milton Avenue and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1251 & 1270, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
b. Z-25-07/CU-25-15/V-25-20 Alpharetta District Places
Consideration of a rezoning, conditional use, and variances to allow for 195 ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ units, 20,000 square feet of retail, and 10,000 square feet of restaurant on 3.02 acres in the Downtown. A rezoning is requested from C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-C (Downtown Core) and a conditional use is requested to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’. Variances are requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code Subsection 2.3.3(E) to modify the Collector Street Commercial/Mixed-Use streetscape requirements and Subsection 3.5.5 to increase the maximum building footprint. The property is located at 0 South Main Street and 131 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 695, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
c. CU-25-14 Image Studios – Windward MP
Consideration of a conditional use to allow ‘Spa Services’ for Image Studios. The property is located at 3070 Windward Plaza and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1048, 1107 & 1108, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
In the book, a self-centered young man expects to inherit a fortune when his wealthy grandfather dies. Instead, his grandfather leaves him 12 “gifts,” which are really assignments he must complete over a period of months to claim his inheritance. The grandson enters on a journey of selfdiscovery and learns the rewards of serving others.
The book became an award-winning movie in 2006 starring James Garner (his last movie), Lee Meriwether, Drew Fuller and Bill Cobbs. In 2024, Jim Stoval and Pam Rosener collaborated on a sequel book, “Giving the Ultimate Gift.”
On July 26 a group of students and moms from Milton’s YMSL and the Milton Historical Society teamed up to clean
gravestones at the Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church which dates back to 1837. Pat Miller, president of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society and an expert in cleaning cemetery tombstones, instructed the volunteers how to effectively go about the task. Using brushes, D2 cleaner and water, many illegible tombstones, some well over 100 years old, were gradually made legible again.
James Farris, cemetery chairman of the Milton Historical Society says “the event was rewarding for all who participated at one of the oldest churches in Milton. It is a virtue to touch something from the past that honors the generations that went before us.”
On Dec. 13, Wreaths Across America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, will place wreaths on veterans’ graves in 10 cemeteries in Milton, Alpharetta and Johns Creek to honor fallen American service members. The cemetery at Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church
is one of the local cemeteries participating and has approximately 30 veterans buried there. Volunteers will be provided by the Patriots of Liberty chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Karen Stewart and her son Wyatt were among the volunteers at the church cemetery. Wyatt is a senior at Milton High School and is starting center for the Milton Eagles football team. He is spending his summer working in the Horst Shewmaker law firm in Alpharetta. This is the fourth year that Wyatt and his mom have worked together on a wide range of projects for the benefit of the community. Wyatt’s brother Will, a student at Georgia Tech, was previously a member of the Milton YMSL.
Projects have included Meals on Wheels, letters to troops, foster care support, playing baseball and tennis with the mentally disabled and Blessings in a Backpack food program for underprivileged children.
The Milton YMSL chapter was estab-
lished 15 years ago and has close to 100 moms and sons, which is the maximum number of participants allowed in any chapter. Once the limit is reached a new chapter is formed.
Karen says,“Giving back to the community not only enriches the lives of others, but it has strengthened the bond with my boys by allowing us to do something meaningful for others. It’s led to some great conversations around compassion and opened our eyes to the needs of those in our community.”
For more information about Young Men’s Service League their website is ymsl. org.
Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@ bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following items will be considered by the Design Review Board on Friday, September 19, 2025 with a workshop commencing at 8:30 a.m. and regular meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
1. DRB250024 Parrish Construction 7905 Westside Parkway
Consideration of exterior improvements. The property is located at 7905 Westside Pky and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0751, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
2. DRB250031 Abbey Hall Interiors Shoppe 54 Roswell St
Consideration of new signage. The property is located at 54 Roswell St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
3. DRB250030 Wells Fargo 12830 Hwy 9
Consideration of exterior changes. The property is located at 12830 Highway 9 and is legally described as being in Land Lot 1112, 2nd District , 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
4. DRB250034 Alpha Retail 7855 North Point Pky
Consideration of exterior changes. The property is located at 12830 Highway 9 and is legally described as being in Land Lots 0655, 0656, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
5. DRB230033 Georgia Skyline Bank 1190 Old Roswell Rd
Consideration of new development. The property is located at 1190 Old Roswell Rd and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0560 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
6. DRB230032 Alpharetta District Places 126 Roswell St
Consideration of new development. The property is located at 126 Roswell St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0694, 0695 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 4th day of November 2025, a nonpartisan general municipal election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia to elect three (3) Members of the City Council (Posts 1, 2, and 3). All posts are elected at-large, and the candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a run-off election between the candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall be held on the 2nd day of December 2025, and the person receiving a majority of the votes cast in the run-off election shall be elected.
Pursuant to Georgia Code § 21-2-131(a)(1)(A), the qualifying fees are as follows:
City Council Member $450
Those residents who wish to qualify as a candidate in the election shall file a notice of candidacy in the Office of the City Clerk, which is located on the third floor of Alpharetta City Hall at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. All candidates shall designate, at the time of qualifying, the post for which they are seeking election. The election qualification dates and times are as follows:
Monday, August 18, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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The Administrative Assistant takes initiative, can multitask and remain very organized. They play a vital role in helping keep the NFCC leadership team organized and productive.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or another relevant field, at least two years of administrative experience and enjoy project management and coordination, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
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