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Green for greenspace City officials are considering whether to place a $29.5 million bond referendum before Alpharetta voters this November. As currently proposed, a large share of the money, about $7 million, would go toward major improvements and enhancements at Wills Park, the largest public park in the city. Read more, Page 19.

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Man faces murder charge following bar shooting ROSWELL, Ga. — A Kennesaw man allegedly shot someone dead during a drug-related dispute May 21 at a bar along Holcomb Bridge Road. The alleged gunman now sits in jail facing a murder charge, according to police.

Officers responded to Hooligans Tavern at 10:50 p.m. following reports that a man was shot inside the sports bar.

Paramedics arrived on scene and found Hassan Golden, 37, of Norcross, suffering from multiple gunshot

PUBLIC SAFETY wounds. They rushed him to an area hospital in critical condition. Golden later died at the hospital.

Witnesses gave investigators a description of the shooter, who had fled the bar. Roswell and Johns Creek police captured the suspect, 30-yearold James Levi Densmore. He remained held at the Fulton County jail without bond.

Police said the shooting was not random and appeared to be drug related.

DRUGS & DUIS arrests

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police were dispatched to a commercial burglary May 21 at an Amazon warehouse on Upper Hembree Road. Someone broke in, vandalized the warehouse, sprayed graffiti on the walls and set off sev-

Vitaliy M. Skrinik, 25, of Ashland Park Way, Lawrenceville, was arrested May 23 on Windward Parkway for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Brian Joseph Roberts, 37, of Walton Way, Roswell, was arrested May 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road for unlawful purchase/possession of any controlled substance and possession of firearm or knife during commission of certain crimes.

Alexis Omar Martinez Vasquez, 31, of Downing Lane, Norcross, was arrested May 21 on Ga. 400 for DUI, improper stopping on roadway and suspended/revoked license.

Courtney Marlene Fetzer, 30, of Riggs Drive, Atlanta, was arrested

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Fulton County Schools prioritizes pay in 2022 budget

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — The Fulton County School System is earmarking a significant part of its $1.1 billion budget next year to boost employee pay and provide a hiring incentive and retention bonus for special education staff.

The fiscal year 2022 budget includes a 2 percent salary increase for all employees, plus a step increase for eligible staff members. Step increases are built into the salary schedule and provide automatic increases at certain years. The total cost of the salary adjustments is $30 million.

Additionally, special education staff will receive a retention bonus of $600 for para-professionals and $1,200 for teachers. Federal funds tied to the COVID-19 pandemic relief will cover the $2 million cost of the bonuses.

“Staffing special education is difficult,” said Chief Financial Officer Ron Wade. “It’s been critical for the 20 years I’ve [been with the district] and continues to be critical.”

He noted teacher vacancies have been relatively low this school year, but of the 300 open positions, nearly half are in

Salary Comparison for Metro Atlanta School Districts (2020-21 School Year) School System Atlanta Cobb DeKalb Fulton Gwinnett

Year 0 Bachelor/Master $49,048 / $53,953 $46,942/ $51,903 $49,400/ $52,255 $47,892 / $52,836 $46,646 / $51,776

special education. COVID relief funds will also help fund hiring incentives for these open positions.

Moving forward, Wade said the focus on staff appreciation is especially important a year of challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It needs to be illustrated and be part of our story how this school board and this district values its employees,” Wade said during a recent meeting of the Fulton County School Board.

The tentative FY22 budget was approved by the Fulton County School Board on May 13 and is set to be formally adopted on June 8.

Attracting top teachers The budget includes more than $913 million dedicated solely to employee

Year 10 Bachelor/Master $56,636 / $59,140 $57,606 / $65,393 $56,280 / $61,193 $54,672 / $60,360 $55,226 / $62,016

Year 20 Bachelor/Master $69,366 / $76,302 $66,997 / $76,059 $63,923 / $71,125 $69,780 / $77,112 $63,806 / $72,256

compensation, which is about 84 percent of the general fund budget. This figure is slightly higher than the current year’s budget which did not include a raise for staff, but did provide a one-time bonus.

Wade said attracting and retaining top employees is critical to the overall success of the district.

“As we look at compensation the school board has asked that we be mindful of the competitiveness of it, as well as the fiscal sustainability,” Wade said.

He noted salaries in Fulton County Schools are near the top among metro Atlanta school districts for new teachers as well as those with 15 or more years of service, and among the middle of the pack in across the other years.

The starting salary next school year

FY 22 Plans (tentative) 2% raise + step 4% raise + step NA 2% raise + step $1,000 raise

for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree is $47,892. Wade noted the majority of the district’s 8,000 teachers hold a master’s degree and have between seven and 18 years with the district. The annual salary in that range is $58,00 to $72,000.

The Fulton School System is also reinstating it “no work no pay” guidelines that were waived for the past year because of the disruption caused by the pandemic.

“The board made some decisions to ensure frontline workers maintain and earn pay, so we did some exceptional things in an exceptional year,” Wade said.

He said that is not sustainable moving forward.

“We’re going to have to go back to paying our employees for work done and not creating a gratuity situation,” Wade said.

Milton, Alpharetta to waive non-resident fees on select recreation programs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Milton and Alpharetta could soon waive non-resident fees for certain recreation programming that will save participants some cash and could bolster the programs through added registrations.

The move comes over two years after Milton chose not to renew a previous parks agreement between the cities that waived all non-resident fees for Milton residents participating in Alpharetta parks and recreation programs.

Under the new agreement, Milton and Alpharetta are slated to waive non-resident fees, which add significant costs to registration, for youth football, youth softball and special needs summer camps.

“The Milton residents and Alpharetta residents will be able to enjoy all these programs at a more affordable rate,” Interim Milton Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen said at the Milton City Council’s May 24 meeting.

Milton approved the agreement at the meeting. Alpharetta is expected to sign their portion of the contract in the weeks ahead, which will need approval by its City Council.

Both cities use the North Atlanta Football League as their football provider. With the agreement, Milton will oversee youth football for both cities. Milton will dedicate two fields at Bell Memorial Park for football while Alpharetta will earmark one field at North Park.

McKlveen said about two-thirds of registrants in the NAFL are Milton residents.

The agreement will be a boon for the local youth softball community. Milton does not have its own softball

provider, so its residents have been forced to pay fees for join Alpharetta’s program for several years. Those fees will be waived under the agreement.

“The big kick is, the Milton participants would be considered residents in the travel softball program, which really got hit hard when (previous parks agreement) expired, because there was a lot of Milton participation in that travel softball side,” McKlveen said.

Non-resident fees will also be waived for the cities’ two special needs summer camps, Milton’s Camp Joyful Soles and Alpharetta’s Camp Happy Hearts. Milton’s summer program is for those aged 13-22, with Alpharetta’s Happy Hearts providing a camp for ages 6-12.

Under the combined effort, participants from 6-22 will be able to join the camps without non-residential fees.

“It was a no-brainer marry there,” McKlveen said.

“We can offer programming for both cities at that resident-rate to help those...families.”

The agreement will have a financial impact to Milton’s coffers. The city expects to lose about $6,000 in revenues a year it gained through non-resident fees. A City Council document states city staff believes the benefits outweigh the small loss in revenue.

“I think this is a step in the right direction,” Milton councilman Peyton Jamison said. “I applaud Alpharetta and Milton coming together and getting this done. I think it’s great.”

Milton chose not to renew the prior agreement between the cities, which was in place from 2012 to 2019, most notably to invest in its own parks and programming. During the first five years of the agreement, Milton paid Alpharetta $2.25 million to allow its residents to join Alpharetta programs without incurring non-resident fees.

Since that time, Milton has expanded its parks programming and purchased the Cox Road Athletic Complex, which netted the city two, full-sized rectangular fields and a half-sized turf field.

Alpharetta is also considering expanding and updating its park spaces.

The city is considering a $29.5 million parks bond that could be voted on by residents in this November’s General Election if the Alpharetta City Council adds the issue to the ballot.

Alpharetta has narrowed down a list of 12 potential projects the bond could fund, including improvements to the Equestrian Center at Will Park, a new soccer field at Webb Bridge Park, the design and buildout for Waters Road Park, Mayfield Road Park and Milton Avenue Park and other projects.

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Roswell’s Mayor to seek re-election ROSWELL, GA – Roswell Mayor Lori Henry will run for re-election in this November’s General Election.

Henry first served Roswell as an elected official in 2001, taking a seat on the City HENRY Council. She served two consecutive terms before running an unsuccessful bid for Mayor against Jere Wood in 2009.

When Kent Igleheart resigned from the City Council in 2017, Henry won a special election to fill his seat.

That same year, a judge ruled that Wood had violated his term limits.

Wood then announced he would not seek re-election. Henry ran for the seat and eventually won in a runoff election against pastor Lee Jenkins.

She took office in January 2018, becoming the first woman to server as the city’s mayor.

Roswell’s General Election is Nov. 2, 2021.

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Fulton County students earn 2021 Georgia Scholar accolade FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The list of 2021 Georgia Scholars announced by the Georgia Department of Education included 12 graduating seniors from the Fulton County School System and nine from area private schools among the list of 323 students selected from across the state.

The department’s Excellence Recognition Office manages the Georgia Scholar program and includes all public school systems and private schools.

Students are selected based on the academic achievement in high-level courses, participation in in interscholastic events at their schools and involvement in their communities.

Students from Fulton County public high schools include: Alpharetta High: Manu John, Kiran Kashyap, and Advik Venkatesan Cambridge High: Rachel Mason, Anvika Menon, and Zainab Shaik Milton High: Priya Soneji

Riverwood International Charter School: Madeline Chen and Jonah Glenn Roswell High: Julia Haley Students from area private high schools include: Fulton Science Academy: Dongjoon Jeong and Sydney Jones Mt. Pisgah Christian Upper School: Jenna Culpepper, William Gansereit, Valentina Gauld, Samara Samad, Rustin Spence and Mia Shaw State School Superintendent Richard Woods said the accomplishments of this year’s scholars is even more impressive this year because of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Like their counterparts in the class of 2020, they dealt with the sudden shutdown of in-person schooling in March of last year,” Woods said. “Then they persevered through a school year that was unlike any we have ever seen before and [still] excelled.”

Fulton County Schools lift mask mandate CDC guidance, case numbers support move

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA, Ga. — On June 1, the Fulton County School System will join an increasing number of districts across the state loosening restrictions on face masks during summer school sessions and continuing into next school year.

While some districts, such as Cobb County and Marietta City school systems, are lifting mask mandates only for those fully vaccinated, Fulton County Schools is lifting its mandate altogether.

Fulton Superintendent Mike Looney said the decision was based on new information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the declining cases of COVID-19 cases and rising numbers of those vaccinated.

“After the CDC’s new guidance was issued to allow vaccinated individuals to go without masks, it has become impractical for the district to differentiate between those who have been vaccinated or not,” Looney said.

The CDC issued the guidelines in mid-May, stating people who are fully vaccinated can “resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing,” except where required by law or workplace rules.

Looney said he was also encouraged to learn 80 percent of district employees who completed a survey have received the vaccination. The recent inclusion of kids 12 and older now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccination also played a role in the decision.

“We are pleased to see the increasing number of staff, students and community

Kids and COVID-19 A recent study from the American Academy of Pediatrics reported over 3.9 million children aged 0-17 have tested positive for COVID-19 since February 2020.

Other findings include: • 14% of all U.S. COVID-19 cases were ages 17 and under. (Georgia: 11.5%) • 2% of this group required hospitalization. (Georgia: 2.1%) • 0.01% of child cases resulted in death. (US and Georgia) • Total US deaths were 304 (as of 5/31/21); (10 in Georgia) Source: https://services.aap.org/ en/pages/2019-novel-coronaviruscovid-19-infections/children-andcovid-19-state-level-data-report/

members who have received the vaccination and the continued data trends indicating COVID numbers are declining in our community,” Looney said.

Statewide cases of COVID-19 have been trending steadily downward since January, along with hospitalizations and death rates. In the North Fulton region, the number of cases per 100,000 population is below 100 in all cities. Johns Creek reported the lowest number with 39.5 positive cases per 100,000 in the first two weeks of May. Looney said the district has taken a “cautious, measured approach” to managing the pandemic over the past year and relied upon science and guidance from its public health partners.

“This has allowed us to provide in-

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Board gives preliminary OK to 2022 budget

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — There is a sense of optimism in the Fulton County School System as it looks to fiscal year 2022 in positive economic shape despite months of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teachers and staff are set to get a raise, along with a one-time bonus, the millage rate will not rise, and the district’s “rainy day” fund will remain intact.

“In November 2020 the Fulton County School Board provided a budget direction by setting budget parameters [to follow],” said chief financial officer Marvin Dereef. “My hope is that it is clear we complied with the parameters.”

The constraints included finding alternative funding sources, allocating at least 75 percent of the general fund to schools, provide a millage rollback to revenue-neutral, increasing efficiencies, maintaining competitive compensation for staff and keeping fund balance at a minimum of two months of operating costs.

On May 13, the school board gave tentative approval of the 2022 fiscal year general fund budget of $1.1 billion. The board will formally adopt the budget on June 8. The general fund budget, which covers all school-based operations, is a $30 million increase from the current year’s budget.

The bump in the budget will be cover a 2 percent pay increase for all employees, along with a step increase for eligible employees based on years of service.

“Fundamentally we believe that compensation is a ‘mission critical’ lever in retaining and getting top talent,” Chief Financial Officer Ron Wade said.

The goal is not to be the highestpaying district in the metro area, Wade said, but in the top three.

The funds to cover the raises comes from the biggest source of “al-

FY2022 Tentative Budget for Fulton County School System Fund General Fund* School Nutrition Special Revenue Capital Program Pension Fund Student Activity Total Budget

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Salaries and benefits account for 84 percent of the entire budget

ternative funding sources,” which is the federal government. The current fiscal year included only $700,000 in federal funding. The 2022 spending plan expects $13.8 million in federal funding.

Over the last year Fulton County Schools has been the recipient of nearly $244 million — the equivalent of $2,700 per student — over three rounds of federal stimulus funding beginning with the Trump administration and continuing under President Joe Biden.

The funds were to help school districts weather the pandemic storm and came with limited restrictions.

In addition to compensation, Fulton County Schools is using stimulus funds on mitigating learning loss, summer school programs and ensuring safe environments in schools.

Despite the increased federal funding and slight increases to local and state tax revenues, the FY22 budget still has a nearly $29 million deficit, Dereef said. That gap will be closed by a drawdown of the district’s healthy reserve funds.

However, Dereef is confident those reserve funds will serve only as place-

holder to balance the budget, and will likely not be pulled.

“Even though we are budgeting to use fund balance, we don’t necessarily need it,” Dereef explained. He noted the budget has a built-in five percent contingency for expenditures.

Currently Fulton County Schools has $258 million in its reserve funds, which is more than the targeted two months of expenses.

While there have been some mention of lowering the millage rate from its present 17.796 mils, the tentative budget keeps that rate unchanged.

Dereef noted Fulton Schools’ rate is the lowest millage among the five large metro districts.

One mill brings in $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. In Georgia, a property’s taxable value equals 40 percent of its appraised — or real — value. A home with a real value of $100,000, for example, would have a taxable value of $40,000.

Currently Fulton County Schools does not have a senior citizen exemption for school taxes, but Dereef said he expects that to be in place in the near future.

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Group seeks firm figure to stage Old Soldiers Day Parade

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The veterans group behind reviving the Alpharetta Old Soldiers Day Parade this August says it remains at an impasse with the city over costs.

After several meetings with city leaders, representatives from the Northern Arc Old Soldiers Day Foundation say they have met several times with Alpharetta city officials to settle on costs for services, like police, traffic control, sanitation and a host of other items necessary to hold a parade.

Charles Turner, president of the nonprofit, said the city initially calculated costs at $31,000, more than twice the amount the city reported it contributed for the services in 2017.

Because of pending litigation with representatives from the Roswell Mills Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans, the City of Alpharetta no longer helps sponsor the Old Soldiers Day event.

Turner said that after follow-up emails and phone calls, the city has lowered its bill to just over $17,000.

The largest expense, by far, is the 54 police officers and equipment necessary to stage a parade. The city is asking nearly $14,000 for the five-hour commitment.

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The Centennial and Roswell High School JROTC hold the flags of the U.S. Military during opening ceremonies of the 2017 Old Soldiers Day. Turner said he objects to a provision in the proposal that, in the event more officers are required, the foundation will be on the hook for added charges.

“The city is asking the Northern Arc Old Soldiers Day Foundation to sign a blank check which would be filled in by the city at the end of the parade,” Turner said.

The foundation has canvassed participants involved in the 2019 parade, and all expressed interest in participating this year, Turner said. At the same time, he added, parade supporters need to let the city know it must set a firm cost figure.

The nonprofit foundation is seeking

contributions to help cover the costs for staging the parade.

Donations can be mailed to Northern Arc OSD Foundation, P.O. Box 164, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Any monies received are tax deductible and may be used to support other veteran-related activities in the area.

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Brokerage leader wins national award ATLANTA, Ga. — Shirley Gary, owner and CEO of Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta and Engel & Völkers Atlanta North Fulton, has been named the inaugural winner of Engel & Völkers Americas’ newest accolade — the Development Services 2020 Project Award.

“The Development Services division puts our clients first in a very dynamic way and gives them greater access to land, project ideas and industry

experts,” Stuart Siegel, executive vice president of Engel & Völkers Americas and global head of Development Services, said. “Shirley Gary is a vital part of this division and sits on its leadership board.”

Gary opened her own firm, About Sales Inc., in 2007, which later became Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta. She opened her second Engel & Völkers office, Engel & Völkers Atlanta North Fulton, in Alpharetta in 2018.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors recently announced two new members, Alison Dri and Andrea Young, have joined the company at its The Collection at Forsyth office.

Dri, who has lived DRI in the Atlanta area for over 40 years, is a graduate of Baylor University and the Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate and is a member of the 400 North Board of Realtors. She will serve buyers and sellers in Forsyth YOUNG County, Lake Lanier and across the North Atlanta market.

Dri is a Cumming resident with

her husband, Fred, and their seven children.

“I bring a pragmatic, calm, and thoughtful mindset to complicated transactions,” Dri said. “I pride myself on prioritizing while multi-tasking, yet at the same time, focusing on the big picture and keeping track of the details.”

Young is a graduate of Auburn University and the Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate and will also serve the Forsyth County, Lake Lanier and North Atlanta market.

She has lived in the Atlanta area for 22 years and is currently an Alpharetta resident along with her husband, Richard, and their six children.

“My experience in raising six kids in the north Atlanta area gives me an extensive knowledge of the area schools, sports activities and community,” Young said. “I love helping people find a place to plant roots and thrive.”

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Bedroom space planning…

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I suggest that you first determine the placement of the bed while keeping in mind the difference in dimensions between a king, California king and queen size bed. A king size bed usually measures 85”W x 90”D. The California king size bed is longer measuring 94”D. A queen size bed usually measures 67”W x 90” D. There is not a California queen size bed.

Beds will vary in height depending upon their style and the mattress that is being used. A platform style bed will always be lower than a panel or four posted bed. Complete beds, include headboards, side rails and foot boards. Be aware of the fact that opting for just a headboard requires it to be attached to a mattress frame or the wall. A bed skirt is suggested to cover the unsightly mattress frame and box spring. Choosing a bed is much like finding the perfect chair, comfort, style and functionality all play a part in determining your selection. A current trend is the upholstered bed, they are available in many frame choices ranging from tufted to tailored. There are great choices of high-per-

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The empty nester’s guide to home improvement Brought to you by Remodeling Expo Center The kids have graduated college, the weddings are paid for, and it’s time for you to enjoy your golden years. Unfortunately, you may have also realized that “downsizing” has become more expensive than keeping your existing house! ”Not simply accounting for the transactional costs of moving, but the terrible reality of the present housing market, is that newer small homes cost more than your larger home” says John Hogan president of Remodeling Expo Center.

John continued, “an increasingly large number of our customers are empty nesters, and they’re all adapting their 1980’s or 1990’s-built home to become more current and appropriate for their later years. The present interest rate environment is fueling the rapid growth in remodeling in the form of the cash-out refi”.

These are the most common empty nester remodeling projects in North Atlanta.

Kitchen Upgrade. Adapting the kitchen for more occasions, and more people, kids plus grandchildren. Frequently improving circulation by incorporating an island with an eating area for grandchildren is a common goal.

Improving accessibility of cabinets with roll-out drawers and improving storage are almost always included.

Flooring and Stairs. A highly desirable upgrade is the front entry to the home because it’s the first this you see when entering the house. Removing aged carpet runners on stairs, replacing white pickets with black metal on stairs, and re-staining hardwood floors from the 1980’s honey color to one which is darker, are all common changes made

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Master Bathroom. Empty nesters are very focused on, not only improving the “feel” of their bathroom, but also safety aspects. “Fortunately, there are a wide range of products that incorporated safe, non-slip surfaces that also look fabulous” says Brittany Lingerfelt, head designer at Remodeling Expo Center.

Grab bars, frameless glass, level entry showers, and therapeutic tubs are all common requests.

Value Preservation. Empty nesters are increasing young at heart, and just because the kids are out of the house, doesn’t mean they’re not focusing on value and return on investment. “This is where we can offer significant consultation”, says John Hogan, “We understand our customers and they rely on us for honest advice.

For more information of how to improve the value of your home, contact The Remodeling Expo Center at 404 910-3969 or stop in at 48 King Street, Roswell, GA 30075. www.RemodelingExpo.com. er. It has also been found that the average ceiling fan can lower a room’s temperature by four to five degrees. Check to see which direction the fans in your home are moving, and, if necessary, hit the small black switch near the base to change directions.

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Alpharetta parks bond faces new headwinds

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City officials are continuing discussions over whether Alpharetta should consider a multimillion-dollar bond issue dedicated to parks.

As proposed, residents would vote on whether to approve the bond in the November general election.

Revised cost estimates for parks initiatives to be funded through the bond have swelled by 15 percent over original figures.

At a May 24 meeting, the City Council learned that costs for major upgrades and land acquisitions generally approved for the bond have climbed to $35 million. That’s about $5.5 million more than the original figure discussed in April.

Right now, the city has a bonding capacity of about $30 million, according to Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris.

That means the city could afford annual payments of $1.65 million over 25 years without raising the tax rate on property or without raiding established levels of other funds. If the city approves a higher bond, say $35 million, the higher annual payments would likely be drawn from the city’s recurring capital projects fund which the city wants to rebuild after it took a sizeable hit last year during the pandemic.

Harris said the city could scale some of the parks bond projects into phases and address the most immediate needs, then tackle the balance of the work with regular parks or capital funding.

The city is listing 12 projects to consider for the bond, each ranked in preference through polling of the City Council.

Topping the list are the buildout and improvements to the Equestrian Center at Wills Park and new turf for the Webb Bridge Park soccer field.

Upgrades and enhancements to Wills Park outside the Equestrian Center also scored high.

Implementing portions of the Wills Park Master Plan were originally estimated at $4 million. That number is now $7 million.

Other projects under consideration include design and buildouts for Waters Road Park, Mayfield Road Park and Milton Avenue Park.

The list also includes design and buildout for the small Farmhouse Park site near Ga. 400 and Old Milton Parkway. The 5-acre tract is thought to be

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Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers said his department is still waiting for final conceptual drawings for some of the projects. He said projects could be divided into phases, but no decisions have been made as to which portions are delayed.

He said he is confident his department can develop a staged approach to all the projects that would fit into the bond funding.

Most council members said they want to keep the bond at its original $29.5 million level that would allow the city to continue a financially secure path on other funds.

The higher project cost estimates are one kink in what earlier appeared to be an almost certainty.

Now, a November bond issue itself is drawing some concerns.

Councilman John Hipes said he prefers the city wait until next spring before placing a bond issue on the ballot. He said November is already weighted with a referendum to extend the countywide transportation sales tax, or TSPLOST, a measure expected to net the city close to $60 million over five years for roads and trails.

If the TSPLOST vote fails and the parks bond passes, Hipes said, Alpharetta will have committed a giant share of its assets to parks, and transportation projects will suffer.

“We’re putting our fate into the hands of Fulton County voters,” he said, adding that the last TSPLOST referendum passed 52 percent to 48 percent.

The City Council is expected to continue discussions on the parks bond referendum this month. A final decision on whether to place the issue on the November ballot must come before the end of summer.

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Councilman: Hope is not a strategy for Alpharetta City Council has been working diligently to make parks and transportation improvements in our great City. Recently, Council developed a proposed parks bond project list totaling $35 million and a proposed TSPLOST II transportation project list totaling $68 million. The combined lists total $103 million, and the City has bonding capacity of approximately $30 million without raising taxes. Issues have arisen about how

and when to proceed.

TSPLOST II is scheduled to be on the November 2021 ballot. All of Fulton County, except for Atlanta, will vote on TSPLOST II and decide whether to continue a .75-cent sales tax for transportation projects. In 2016, TSPLOST I passed by a 52%-48% margin.

Under one scenario, Council is considering whether to pass a $30 million parks

bond initiative now so that it will be placed on the November 2021 ballot. If TSPLOST II passes in November, it will be the funding source for the transportation project list. If Fulton County does not pass TSPLOST II and Alpharetta approves the parks bond, the City would not have sufficient bonding capacity for transportation projects unless Council votes to raise taxes.

Under another scenario, Council could wait until after November to pass a bond initiative for a May 2022 vote. If TSPLOST II passes in November, it will be the funding source for the transportation projects and we could proceed with a parks bond in May 2022. If TSPLOST II does not pass, Council will have the latitude to consider a $30 million bond comprised of the top priorities from the combined parks and transportation project lists. In the alternative, Council could decide whether to raise

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taxes allowing for a combined parks and transportation bond in an amount greater than $30 million.

I see no downside to waiting five months, from November 2021 to May 2022, before bringing forward a bond initiative when we will know our bonding capacity and can present the best possible bond projects list to the voters. Do we make our decision now hoping TSPLOST II will pass, or after November when we know which projects are unfunded?

I respectfully submit for matters such as these, hope is not a strategy. Your voice matters. I welcome your comments including at the next City Council meeting on June 7.

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“We plan to continue with this approach as we move into summer learning and the new 2021-22 school year in August.”

He said the district will continue to monitor the COVID situation, consult with public health officials and make adjustments as needed.

The decision to waive the mask mandate was hotly debated on social media, with more than 300 comments posted to the district’s Facebook page both pro and con in the day following the announcement.

A spokesman for the Fulton County School said that reaction was expected.

“As you have seen on social media, there is a mixed reaction, but that has been the case throughout the pandemic,” said communications chief officer Brian Noyes.

North Fulton board member Katie Reeves said she supports Looney’s decision and is confident it reflects his commitment to always follow science and data.

“Even though I know there are people who will be concerned [by this decision] I know there also many who will be relieved,” Reeves said. “I am glad that we have mask options for those who still do not feel safe.”

The issue of face masks has become increasingly divisive over the past few months. During a Fulton Board of Education meeting in May some audience members were escorted out of the board chambers for refusing orders to mask up.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 eral fire extinguishers throughout the facility, according to police.

The vandals caused an unknown amount of damages. Investigators said it appeared juveniles caused those damages while trying to construct a “makeshift racetrack” in the warehouse. It was unclear if anything was stolen.

Suspects jump, rob man behind store ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell man was identified as one of three suspects who beat and robbed a man outside a Shell gas station along Alpharetta Highway on May 22.

Jose Wilfredo, 23, was charged with strong arm robbery and obstruction of law enforcement officers.

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other suspects laid in wait there and helped jump the 47-year-old victim.

The three suspects stole his wallet, which contained $650 in cash, then fled in different directions.

Wilfredo ran toward his residence at the Eagles Crest Apartments. Officers tracked him down and tased him while taking him into custody.

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated. He and a witness identified Wilfredo as one of the robbers.

man’s order. Thirty seconds later, she said Wheaton groped her again then grabbed the front of her apron and pulled her close to him. The waitress moved his hand and walked away.

Police reviewed security footage at the downtown restaurant, which confirmed the server’s statement. Officers arrested Wheaton.

Man reportedly gropes waitress at eatery

ROSWELL, Ga. — Police investigated multiple reports of rooms burglarized at the Economy Hotel along Old Dogwood Road. At least three break-ins occurred May 17 and May 18, according to police reports. No arrests have been made.

The suspects stole a laptop, sound equipment, prescription pills and jewelry from two separate rooms May 18.

The previous day, a man reported that someone broke into his room and stole a laptop, clothes and 10 pairs of Air Jordan gym shoes valued at $1,500.

A security guard told officers that hotel staff recently had to criminally trespass a guest who was breaking into other guests’ rooms.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police responded to Taffer’s Tavern along Main Street May 23 after a waitress reported that a male customer groped her twice. Officers arrested the Maryland man after video surveillance corroborated the waitresses claims.

Sean Isaac Wheaton, 45, of University Park, Maryland, was charged with sexual battery. The 20-year-old victim said she was taking Wheaton’s drink order when he ran his arm up the back of her leg and squeezed her buttocks. The server said the gesture made her uncomfortable. She stepped back but tried to continue taking the

Several burglaries reported at hotel

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 May 20 on Ga. 400 for possession of controlled substance and possession of firearm or knife during commission of certain crimes.

Joshua Hansen Howard, 31, of Joshua Hansen Howard, 31, of Willowbrae Lane, Roswell, was arrested May 20 on Wayt Road for DUI and failure to keep proper lane.

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DEATH NOTICES James Patrick Delaney, 75, of Cumming, passed away May 21, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Joseph Anthony Dillon, Jr., 74, passed away May 18, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Ronald Kenneth Dinsmore, 69, passed away May 24, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

William John Fagan, III, 23, of Forsyth County, passed away May 19, 2021. Arrangements

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Beverly Sue Hansard, 63, of Cumming, passed away May 22, 2021. Arrangements

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EC King, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away May 19, 2021.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

Sathvik Reddy Kothapu, 19, of Cumming, passed away May 20, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Gale F. Linster, 86, passed away May 20, 2021.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Gladys Melsen, 78, of Cumming, passed away May 21, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Robert Lee Olive, 68, of Cumming, passed away May 20, 2021. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Darrin Lamar Orr, 50, of Cumming passed away May 20, 2021. Arrangements

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Willie Jo Ridings, 87, passed away May 23, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Terrial Wallis, 65, of Cumming, passed away May 20, 2021. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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