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Crews began work last week clearing Alpharetta City Green for an artificial turf covering. City leaders decided last month to throw in the towel after spending two years and tens of thousands of dollars trying to preserve the original sod. Completion on the $160,000 project is expected sometime around the end of the month.

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Police charge husband in Roswell woman’s death ROSWELL, Ga. — Police in a Seattle, Washington suburb arrested the husband of a Roswell woman who was found dead in a rural Illinois college town last month, Atlanta police announced May 25.

The remains of 33-year-old Tykeisha Marie Dixon were found on a state highway just outside Edwardsville, Illinois early May 8. The discovery came just hours before family members reported Dixon and her husband Luther “Luke” Lee Henderson Jr., 39, missing.

Atlanta detectives determined Henderson shot and killed Dixon in Atlanta on May 6 then drove to Illinois where he dumped her body. The couple’s Chrysler 200 was found abandoned in Chicago on May 10, according to Atlanta police.

Investigators obtained a warrant for Henderson’s arrest and he was nabbed

by Tukwila police just outside Seattle on May 22. He was extradited back to Atlanta on June 2 and booked on charges of murder, first-degree cruelty to children and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, Fulton County jail records show.

Failed abduction reported along Chattahoochee Circle 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating reports that a man tried to kidnap a woman and her infant child along

PUBLIC SAFETY Chattahoochee Circle late the afternoon of May 26.

The attempted abduction occurred as the victim was pushing the baby in a stroller outside the Avia Riverside apartment complex, where she lived. A man stopped her in the breezeway and asked if her husband was home, according to police. He then grabbed the woman by the arm and tried to pull her toward him. The suspect fled in a blue Ford F-150 after the woman screamed.

Police have yet to identify the attempted kidnapper. It was still unclear if the incident was random, or the victim and suspect knew one another.

Burglars smash their way into Ulta beauty store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two men broke into an Ulta store at the North Point Village shopping center before dawn May 28. Police responded to the beauty salon after its security alarm went off.

The alarm company reported that the suspects tossed something through the front door and entered the store carrying a tote bag. The two men exited moments later and fled in an unknown direction, according to police.

Officers noted the front window was busted out with a concrete block. No merchandise was stolen from the store, police said.

Police seek public’s help locating hit-and-run driver ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police investigating a May 30 hit and run incident that injured two pedestrians on Milton Avenue near Ga. 9 are asking for help finding the driver.

The two pedestrians were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after

DRUG & DUIS arrests Erin Rebecca Tortorici, 31, of Wood Creek Trail, Roswell, was arrested May 28 on Old Milton Parkway for DUI and speeding.

Kyle Edward Beard, 42, of Chicago, Illinois, was arrested May 27 on Rock Mill Road for DUI, U-turn when prohibited and stopping, standing, parking prohibited in specified places.

April Freeman, 60, of Kings Highway, Douglasville, was arrested May 29 on Alpharetta Highway for DUI, failure to maintain lane and traffic control devices.

Carlos I. Tovar, 35, of Raintree Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane.

Raymond Gomillion, 27, of Sullivan Street, Oshkosh, was arrested May 26 on Old Roswell Road for possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, brake lights and turn signals required, possession of a firearm by convicted felon and possession of knife or firearm during certain crimes.

Jessica Marie Barfoot, 38, of Fairfax Way, Roswell, was arrested May 25 on Fairfax Way for DUI. the crash, which happened about 12:45 a.m., police said. The suspect was driving a gray, four-door Honda Civic manufactured between 2016 and 2021.

Anyone with information about the crash or the vehicle’s owner is asked to call the police department’s tip line at 678-297-6307.

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November parks bond Milton farm provides food to 63 households divides Alpharetta council

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com

By TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com No farm no food.

In the middle of a suburban region with only a quarter of an acre to spare, sits Cherith Farm, owned by Mary and Phil Busman. The name Cherith derives from the Bible in the first book of Kings where the prophet Elijah was fed by the brook Cherith.

The farm – at 15630 Thompson Road, in Milton – was purchased in the late 1980s and at the time, there were seven small farms on the same road.

Now, there is just one.

The Busman’s live on 4 acres, but the cultivated area of farmland is only 1/4 of an acre and is farmed very intensively.

What got their farm to what it is today was the sheep they purchased. The sheep grazed for 30 years on where their plot of crops is now.

It was during the 2008 recession that Phil decided to take gardening more seriously.

“I wanted to see investment returned that I could control,” Phil said.

With his own share of crops, Phil started calculating how much more he needed to plant if he were accounting for another family.

Phil became a part of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the fall of 2008 with four members. It is a method of growing, selling and distributing produce that was developed in Japan, Phil said. With CSA, members pay for a number of shares for weeks of produce in advance. This allows the farmer to spend more time growing and taking care of the farm. Being a member of CSA drastically cuts down waste on farms since it ensures that the harvest is paid for.

The members of a CSA bear the risk and reward of harvest, Phil said. Phil’s share provides a total of 450 baskets of produce over a 12-week period.

Phil said they manage their crops with four distinct types of heavy feeders, such as tomatoes, squash, broccoli and onions. Heavy feeders are vegetables that remove large quantities of nutrients from the soil.

In between those heavy feeders, they grow greens and roots of any combination with their eight-year rotation garden plan.

Ideally, the same crop is not planted in the same row until eight years later, which is easier on the soil and allows a garden to produce well. They sell additional items that complement their produce such as farm fresh eggs and shitake mushrooms.

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Mary and Phil Busman’s farm provides fresh produce to over 60 families through Community Supported Agriculture.

By 2014, Cherith Farm was featured on Growing a Greener World – episode 507 – titled “The Weekend Farmer.” It is an Emmy Award-winning show that is featured on national public television and it is currently on its 11th season.

The Busman’s continued to grow their small farm and not only grow crops but their membership-base through CSA. They now serve 63 households.

Regenerative agriculture has become a big topic of conversation in the farming world, Phil said, and it is crucial to take proper care of the soil. The Busman’s are testament that a little goes a long way.

“One of the things I learned the most [since working in my garden] the last five years is how the soil can get better every year you work it,” Phil said. “It gets stronger, more vibrant and it gives me great hope for this world that it can be restored as opposed to drenching everything with chemicals, pesticides and herbicides. The soil will re-invent itself if its properly cared for.”

Phil and Mary also try to give back to the community by opening their farm up to the community if people want to visit. Since they have rabbits, chickens and sheep, several people have interacted with the animals, have held them and it is something that the Busman’s enjoy doing.

Not only can the community get a hands-on experience at Cherith Farm with the animals, but the garden is right there for people to see with their own eyes.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The odds Alpharetta will bring a special parks bond to voters this November drew heated debate Monday when city leaders divided over the wisdom of placing two tax initiatives on the same ballot.

The proposed $29.5 million bond had been touted for a referendum this fall, the same time Fulton County voters will decide whether to extend the .75-cent transportation sales tax, or TSPLOST. The transportation tax vote is important, because it could mean more than $60 million in road project funding to Alpharetta from sales taxes. If the referendum fails, the city would be forced to pare its transportation wish list and use local tax dollars for most big-ticket transportation items.

Opponents of the November parks bond say if the TSPLOST fails and the bond passes, it could saddle property owners with additional taxes to pay for roads. Right now, the Alpharetta Finance Department says the city can afford payments on the parks bond without raising the tax rate on property.

Opponents also ask why the city would gamble with property taxes when it could wait six months to assess whether a local bond should also include funding some transportation projects.

Alpharetta passed a $52 million bond in 2016 divided between parks and transportation.

City Councilman Jason Binder

Proposed Alpharetta Parks Bond 1. Wills Park Equestrian renovation build out — $5 million* 2. Turf Webb Bridge large soccer field — $1 million 3. Will Park Master Plan projects — $6 million 4. Union Hill Park re-development/trailhead — $3.25 million 5. Mid Broadwell Park build out — $500,000 6. Old Rucker Park design & build out — $3 million 7. Farmhouse Park design & build out — $2 million 8. Waters Road Park design & build out— $2 million 9. Alpha Loop — $4 million 10. Mayfield Road Park (50% match) 0 11. Brookside Park (Phase 1 – connection/bridge) — $2 million 12. Milton Avenue design & build out —$750,000 Total — $29.5 million *50% match with Wills Park Equestrian Foundation for total of $10 million

said he favors moving ahead with the parks bond this year.

“I’m unabashedly, unapologetic for parks,” Binder said, pointing out that there are other opportunities for transportation funding beyond the TSPLOST. For one thing, he said, the city

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Horses share space with the vineyard at the Painted Horse, which occupies about 18 acres on Bethany Way in Milton.

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Milton City Council defers vote on winery’s permit applications

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The Painted Horse winery has a little over a month to find middle ground with neighbors who turned out Monday to protest the facility’s expansion plans which would allow larger gatherings.

In split votes, the City Council deferred two requests by the owner, Pamela Jackson, for permits to allow “agricultural-related activities.” One permit would have allowed parking, driveways, a wood pavilion and horse arenas with the 100-foot setback and allowing structures housing animals to be within 100 feet of the property line.

The other request was a use permit for a rural event facility.

The council voted unanimously, however, to accept Jackson’s request to withdraw her application for a use permit to allow indoor and outdoor festivals.

Those casting votes against the deferrals made it clear they didn’t want to wait, not after an hour of public comment in which nearly a dozen nearby residents spoke against any expansion of the operation. Most said they had no issues with the winery and horse facility.

But, they were unanimous in opposing large gatherings that would increase traffic on Bethany Way and amplified music that would disrupt the peace and quiet many said they enjoyed till now.

“This is about one woman’s ambition to make money off their property,” Bethany Way resident Mimi Sullivan said.

Others said they fear the integrity of the rural setting they bought into is being threatened with commercialization.

They said Bethany Way already has its share of traffic problems without adding an event facility.

City Council members made no effort to hide their disappointment with the Painted Horse’s campaign to “Save the Farm,” calling it disingenuous. They said Jackson’s claims that she is now being singled out after having operated events for two decades is false. Longtime residents who live nearby have testified the concerts and larger gatherings are new, they said.

The Painted Horse occupies about 18 acres.

“You have a lot of intensity on not a lot of acres,” Councilwoman Laura Bentley said, suggesting that Jackson meet with the neighbors to reach common ground, if there is any to be had. “That is what it is to be a neighbor.”

Councilwoman Carol Cookerly was more direct, saying Jackson is “loophole hunting” for a way to expand her operation.

“I stand in full opposition to your plans,” Cookerly said. “You just as well know that.”

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Alpharetta businessman files for City Council seat ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta businessman Brian Will has filed to run for the Post 2 seat on the City Council now occupied by Ben Burnett.

“Public service is something I’ve wanted to do for many years, and I feel the time is right now,” Will said.

Will has more than three decades of business experience from insurance and real estate to hospitality management.

“Alpharetta is a great community, which is why I moved here,” he said.

“But great communities always face challenges, and now more than ever, we need a strong voice on Post 2 to help deliver for Alpharetta residents.”

He said working in the private sector as an entrepreneur and a consultant to fortune 500 companies gives him a skill set that would add value to the City Council. He noted that learning how to successfully navigate his restaurants through the pandemic gives him another unique edge he is eager to share and apply to help resolve challenges faced by local businesses and the community.

“My first priority if elected will be to ensure our city’s budgeting and finances rebound successfully from the pandemic and that Alpharetta residents continue to receive the high level of service that they expect from their government,” he said.

Will also said he wants to ensure that new growth does not lead to overdevelopment and increased traffic congestion.

Will is CEO of Will Restaurant Investment Group, which owns and operates nine restaurants, three in Alpharetta. He also owns a real estate management company and has written two bestselling books. Will served in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard in Georgia. He is the proud father of two children, Michael and Stephanie.

Chattahoochee Nature Center names new CEO ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center has named Natasha Rice president and CEO. Rice comes to the position with nearly 30 years of experience, specializing in operations, business development RICE and human resources for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Fortune 50 companies and small to mid-size businesses.

Most recently, Rice served as chief administrative officer at the Boys & Girls Club. She was responsible for working closely with senior leadership teams to manage more than 20 locations and a 160-acre summer camp near Athens.

“It is a great honor to lead one of the largest, most prestigious nature centers in the country,” Rice said. “While I thoroughly cherished my time at Boys & Girls Club and those we positively impacted, I am looking forward to connecting people of all ages to nature and educating them about the river’s importance. Our team of widely respected environmental experts, administrators and volunteers serve as our strongest assets and position us well for continued growth.”

Rice will work with employees, trustees and other stakeholders to grow the nature center and complete its $8.3 million “Bridging. Teaching. Inspiring.” capital campaign. Construction activities for phase one of the campaign began earlier this year; fundraising for phase two will begin later in 2021. Capital campaign activities include replacing the aging 3,000-foot boardwalk with an ADAcompliant pathway and constructing a pedestrian bridge connecting the Nature Center campus to the boardwalk.

“I am extremely proud of all we accomplished during the past seven years,” said Chris Nelson, outgoing president and CEO, who announced he was stepping down earlier this year. “Our talented, dedicated team continues to enrich the lives of many while educating them about the benefits of this unique watershed. I am committed to ensuring Natasha has a seamless transition and making sure she is well-positioned to complete our capital campaign.”

Rice earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Rutgers and Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University. A resident of Sandy Springs., Rice is a mother of two and her husband is an attorney.

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Milton marks return of community events

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The experience in downtown Crabapple June 2 was one that had not been seen in well over a year.

Milton celebrated the return of community events last week with the debut of its revamped Farmers Market at the Broadwell Pavilion. Across the street, the city’s Meet Me in Milton events returned with its “School’s Out! Summer’s In!” bash, marking the end of the 2020-21 academic year for local students.

The simultaneous gatherings, hosted by the city and its partners, are among just a handful of events hosted in Milton since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and signal that a return to prepandemic normalcy is on the horizon.

The events coincided with the lowest weekly average of COVID cases in Fulton County since last March during the onset of the pandemic locally.

On June 2, the 7-day average of cases in the county was 33, the lowest figure reported since March 26, 2020, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Twenty-three cases were reported in Fulton County June 2, down from a peak of more than 800 new daily cases in early January.

The availability and administration of COVID-19 vaccines, some of which have been distributed by the city’s first responders through a partnership with Milton’s ReVue Pharmacy, has been a vital factor in reducing the number of cases. The vaccines and low case figures spurred the city to reinstate community gatherings after several — including Milton’s marquee events — were cancelled over safety concerns amid the pandemic.

Last week’s Meet Me in Milton summer kickoff party was just the second since the pandemic began.

The series of events was founded in 2019 by the city and the Crabapple Market to bolster local businesses and provide more gatherings for the community in the city’s downtown area with various events, from car shows to

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cornhole tournaments. The program made its debut with an event in October of that year, with a full slate of monthly functions scheduled for the spring and summer of 2020. However, the pandemic slashed that entire schedule.

A year after its debut, the city pivoted to provide a movie screening on The Green at Crabapple Market last October, but it wasn’t until last week the series was able to hold its third event.

The “School’s Out” event featured kid’s activities, food trucks, inflatables, a DJ and lawn games on The Green. It was a welcome sight for the city. “‘School’s Out! Summer’s In!’” was a huge success,” Milton Economic Development Manager Sarah LaDart said.

“Scores of residents and visitors enjoyed and experienced our growing downtown on a beautiful day with fun had by all.

We were pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Crabapple Market and bring this lively event to Milton, espe-

cially after going so long without.”

While Meet Me in Milton made its return, the revamped Milton Farmers Market debuted at the Broadwell Pavilion. Shoppers browsed over a dozen stands offering fresh produce, prepared foods and other items.

The Farmers Market will continue to be held each Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. through Nov. 3.

During the pandemic, the city was either forced to cancel its community events or pivot to allow them to be held safely.

Crabapple Fest, the city’s largest event, was postponed last fall to occur this spring due to statewide limitations on large gatherings. However, that rescheduled event was cancelled due to continued safety concerns.

The city is preparing to mark its return, however, this fall. The 2021 Crabapple Fest is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 2 in downtown Crabapple.

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This is a big win not only for our workforce but, more importantly, for the overall economic vitality of the community.

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Roswell welcomes international tech firm GreyOrange relocation brings 200 jobs to area

Carl Appen appointed Director of Content, Development

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell added to its corporate portfolio recently with the announcement that GreyOrange, an India-based software and robotics automation company, will invest more than $1 million to relocate its global headquarters to the area.

The company’s new international headquarters is at 660 Hembree Parkway. The site includes 110,000 square feet of office and warehousing space that serves as a global fulfillment center for building and shipping autonomous mobile robots. Founded in New Delhi, India, and with operations there as well as in the U.S., Europe and Japan, GreyOrange leverages artificial intelligence and robotics to optimize fulfillment operations for companies worldwide.

“Atlanta is internationally known as a ‘supply chain city’ due to the infrastructure, university support, and leading companies headquartered in the metropolitan area,” said Chief Operating Officer of GreyOrange Jeff Cashman. “Atlanta is the perfect environment to accelerate the evolution and growth of GreyOrange as we continue to innovate intelligent fulfillment concepts for our global customers.”

The move will create 200 additional jobs to the area.

“This is a big win not only for our workforce but, more importantly, for the overall economic vitality of the community,” said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “We’re proud to have collaborated with GreyOrange, the State of Georgia, and our economic development partners to make this happen.”

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Appen Media Group announced May 20 the appointment of Carl Appen as Director of Content and Development. In this newly created role, Carl will work with editorial, production and commercial teams to deliver preAPPEN mium experiences across all media for audiences and advertising partners. Carl will report to Hans Appen, publisher, and will be based in Alpharetta.

“Carl brings a critical skillset to Appen Media Group that prepares us well for many years to come,” Hans Appen said. “Every news media company in the country, especially small local ones like ours, is looking for ways to remain an important part of the fabric of its community and stay financially viable. Carl understands that and knows what it will take to be successful.”

Carl’s appointment accelerates the company’s growth plan, pursuing engagement, product and partnership goals through an increased content investment of 150% over the next two years.

“I believe in the great power of local news,” Carl said. “Producing quality journalism takes a considerable investment, and I’m excited to work for a local media company willing to buy in.”

Carl makes the lateral move from his position in business development. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and resident of Alpharetta.

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GreyOrange uses artificial intelligence-driven software and mobile robots in executing warehouse activities to improve efficiency.

Georgia Department of Economic Development Project Manager Emily Poole represented the Global Commerce division on the project in partnership with Roswell Inc, the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power.

“GreyOrange’s decision to move their global headquarters to Georgia is yet another example of the state’s longterm investments in our logistics infrastructure continuing to pay off,” Georgia DOE Commissioner Pat Wilson said.

“I’m confident that by moving their hub here, GreyOrange will be even better equipped to help their international clients streamline processes and fulfill orders even faster.”

The company’s key leadership, operations, and go-to-market executives are now based in Roswell, Georgia, including the company’s chief executive officer, chief technology officer, chief

operating officer, chief marketing officer and vice president of global sales. Individuals interested in careers in sales, solution development, engineering, supply chain operations, and customer support with GreyOrange are encouraged to visit www.greyorange.com for additional information.

“GreyOrange’s decision to locate their global headquarters in metro Atlanta reflects the ongoing strength of our supply chain and technology ecosystem,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “Our region’s e-commerce capabilities and digital supply chain focus are among the many assets that make metro Atlanta the #SupplyChainCity and an attractive choice for global technology leaders like GreyOrange.”

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North Fulton sports teams have another banner year in 2021-21

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The 2020-21 high school sports season was another one for the record books with local teams capturing several state championships. The Georgia High School Association wrapped up the 2020-21 season last week.

Cheerleading Though no local cheer squad captured a state title, several programs had strong showing at the state meet last fall.

Fellowship Christian was 5th in Class-A Private competition, and Cambridge was third in Class 6A with Johns Creek in 10th.

Milton, winners of the 2017-18 CoEd state title, placed fourth in Co-Ed competition.

Cross-country Cambridge earned North Fulton another cross-country state championship last fall with the Bears capturing their second 6A team state title in four years.

The Cambridge girls also had a strong showing but fell just short of a state title four-peat. The Bears placed third in team scores.

In Class 7A, Milton’s Hayden Marshall placed third overall at the state meet, leading the Eagles to a fifth-place finish in boys team scores. The Milton girls placed ninth overall.

The Blessed Trinity girls had a stellar showing in Class 5A competition, placing all five scoring runners in the top-15, but the Titans fell short of St. Pius X to place second in team scores. Hannah Miniutti, the 2019 state champion, led BT with a third-place finish.

The Blessed Trinity boys placed third in the team’s new classification.

Football The 2020 football season marked the first year since 2014 no North Fulton teams vied for a state title and it was the first year since 2016 no local squad raised a state championship trophy.

The North Fulton football season ended abruptly on Dec. 11 with Fellowship Christian, Blessed Trinity and Milton taking losses in the quarterfinals.

All three teams had either won or played in a state final since 2015.

However, those teams did capture region titles. Milton won its third straight 5-7A championship, Blessed Trinity won its third straight and sixth in seven seasons and Fellowship Christian earned its third state title in five years.

Volleyball After years of deep playoff runs and state runner-up placements, Alpharetta volleyball broke through in 2020 to capture the program’s first state championship. The title came in the Raiders’ first year in Class 7A. The Raiders matched up with juggernaut Walton in the state finals, winners of nine of the last 10 volleyball state championships.

Alpharetta stood toe-to-toe with Walton, and after dropping the first set by eight points, rebounded to win the next three in a tightly matched and exciting match.

Blessed Trinity also reached the state finals in the program’s first year in 5A play after capturing the 2019 4A championship. The Titans fell short of title No. 8, though, falling to another powerhouse, McIntosh, in four sets.

St. Francis also had a notable season with the Knights compiling a historic run to the final four of the state tournament.

Basketball The 2020-21 North Fulton basketball season was another banner year for local squads with the boys teams of Mount Pisgah and Milton lifting a state title trophy.

A North Fulton team has won a basketball state championship trophy nine out of the last 12 seasons.

Milton, ranked as the top team in Georgia throughout the year, lived up to the hype with the Eagles capturing the program’s third state title and first since 2012.

After a stellar regular season, the Eagles reached the 7A finals and suited up against Berkmar. Milton trailed for much of the contest, but outscored Berkmar 18-6 down the stretch to take a thrilling 52-47 win.

The Eagles later competed on the national stage in the Geico Nationals tournament.

The 2020-21 campaign was also a dream season for Mount Pisgah, who won its first state championship in Class-A Private.

The Patriots compiled a 27-6 overall record, during the season and reached the state finals for the first time in program history.

Like Milton, Mount Pisgah needed a late comeback for its championship.

The Patriots trailed by 7 points with two minutes remaining but went on a 10-0 run to close out the game.

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Local athletic programs place well in final Director’s Cup standings

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — Athletics programs from North Fulton and Forsyth County finished well in the final 2020-21 Director’s Cup standings, with Lambert winning the overall title in 7A and Cambridge taking the 6A girls crown.

The Georgia Athletic Directors Association awards Director’s Cups to the top performing schools to honor the best overall, boys and girls athletic programs in all classifications of the Georgia High School Association. Recognition is awarded through a points system based on results from each school’s performance in all sports during the athletic year.

The 2020-21 season marks the return of the Director’s Cup. They were not awarded for the 2019-20 season due to the cancellation of spring sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the third time in the last five years, Lambert won the overall Director’s Cup in the state’s highest classification, 7A. Lambert has finished no lower than No. 2 in the final overall standings since creation of Class 7A in the 2016-17 season.

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The Longhorns’ Director’s Cup win was spurred by a host of state titles and state runner-up placements the program earned this year. Lambert lifted state championship trophies in boys lacrosse, girls swimming and girls golf. The program also earned state runner-up finishes in boys tennis, soccer and golf, and girls tennis, soccer and cheer.

The Longhorns also won the boys Director’s Cup title. The girls program placed second to Walton.

Other Forsyth County teams also placed well.

West Forsyth was third overall in 7A (girls third, boys fifth). The Wolverines won the inaugural flag football state championship, and the girls soccer team won its first state title. The Wolverines had state runner-up placements in girls lacrosse and earned 90 out of 100 possible points for their performance in the traditional and dual state wrestling meets.

South Forsyth placed in the top-10 overall, placing sixth in overall scores, with the boys in 11th and the girls in sixth. The War Eagles racked up two state titles this year in boys soccer and cheer, with deep playoff runs and strong finishes in boys and girls lacrosse, flag football and girls golf.

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In its first year in 7A, Denmark placed 18th out of 45 schools, led by a 10th-place finish from its boys program behind strong performances form its soccer, cross-country, baseball and tennis teams.

Forsyth Central was 33rd overall, and North Forsyth placed 36th.

Milton remained the top performing North Fulton team overall in Class 7A, placing eight overall (boys sixth, girls 12th). The Eagles have been the top 7A North Fulton team in the final Cup standings since the creation of the classification.

The Eagles took three state championships during the 2020-21 season. The boys basketball squad won its first state championship since 2012, boys golf won its first state crown, and the girls lacrosse program continued its dynasty of 14 championships in 16 seasons.

Milton’s overall score was boosted by strong seasons in cross-country, swim and dive, and football.

Alpharetta, in its first year in 7A, finished 12th overall. The Raiders were led by their girls programs, which placed ninth. The volleyball squad won its first state championship last fall. The boys were led by a team state championship in track and field, the program’s second

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Roswell was 17th overall in the final standings with deep playoff runs in girls soccer, lacrosse and volleyball.

The 2020-21 Director’s Cup marked the first time in several seasons a North Fulton team didn’t win the overall title in Class 6A, but Cambridge earned its mark as the best girls athletic program for the third time in the last four completed seasons. The Cambridge boys were not far behind, placing third, to give the Bears second in overall scores just 25 points behind Buford.

The Cambridge girls were led by a state title from its tennis program, its fourth in six years, and state runnerup placements in soccer and swim. The program also earned high placements in cross-country, cheer and gymnastics.

The Cambridge boys earned their second state championship in four years, with the tennis, golf and wrestling squads earning significant points toward the standings.

Johns Creek extended its streak of placements in the top-10 of the 6A overall standings to five years. The boys team placed sixth with the girls finishing 10th.

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Bond: Continued from Page 3 could move forward with North Point transportation improvements through the special tax allocation district the city created two years ago. The TAD sets aside future tax dollars for infrastructure upgrades as the property values rise.

Pedestrian safety upgrades in other areas – part of the current local TSPLOST wish list – could also be addressed over the next five years using local funds, he said.

Binder said the city has enough information right now to draw up a list of projects it can fund, even if the vote to extend the transportation tax fails.

He said he’s tired of seeing the city kick the can down the road on parks improvements.

Council members Karen Richard and Donald Mitchell concurred that November would be the right time for a parks bond vote.

Councilman John Hipes, who has said he favors a May bond referendum, commented that he thinks it fiscally prudent to await the results of the transportation tax vote. He said the last tax, passed five years ago, passed by a thin margin.

“Hoping that TSPLOST passes is not a strategy for our fiscal decisionmaking,” Hipes said.

Fellow Councilman Dan Merkel said he is fully behind the parks bond, but he wants it to hold its current shape for a vote in May. Mayor Jim Gilvin said he is disappointed the latest roster includes no investment for park land acquisition in the North Point corridor. Right now, the Big Creek Greenway remains about the only natural amenity in the area, he said.

That, along with the pending TSPLOST referendum, would prompt him to oppose the parks bond in its current form.

The council is expected to continue discussions on the parks bond June 21.

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New Greenway trails now open to public

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Nearly five miles of new trails along the popular Big Creek Greenway are now open to the public. Forsyth County officials cut the ribbon on two new segments of paths June 3, extending the overall length of the trail to about 15 miles within Forsyth County.

One of the new trail segments, west of Cumming, extends the Greenway from the intersection of Kelly Mill Road and Johnson Road to Ga. 20 for a total distance of 2.27 miles.

The other new portion, a total of 2.5 miles, begins at the intersection of Ga. 20 and the Spot Road Connector and runs along the Connector, Doc Bramblett Road and Spot Road to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve north of Cumming.

The paths now open to the public are within Phase V of the Greenway, which has been on the county’s radar for well over a decade. The paths were funded by the county’s $100 million Parks, Recreation and Greenspace Bond and from special purpose local option sales tax revenues.

A future segment of the trail will connect all portions of the Greenway in Forsyth County. The county expects to complete an additional 1 mile of trails running parallel to Ga. 20 as a

GDOT project widens the roadway.

The complete length of Phase V is 5.7 miles from Kelly Mill Road to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center on Spot Road.

The Greenway is a linear park featuring primarily 12-foot wide concrete paths/boardwalks that begins in Roswell’s Big Creek Park and runs through Alpharetta.

The Greenway begins in Forsyth County at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and McGinnis Ferry Road. The trail runs north along Big Creek for about 9 miles before continuing north at Kelly Mill Road and along other roadways to Ga. 20.

The 2.5-mile stretch of Greenway that will connect portions in North Fulton to the Forsyth County border has been on the drawing board in Alpharetta for several years. The trail currently ends at Marconi Drive just north of Webb Bridge Road. After years of delays, the extension is scheduled for completion later this year.

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor previously told the Herald that the connection to Fulton County has been complicated by the widening of McGinnis Ferry Road, where the two trails will meet.

He also said Forsyth County has come to terms with Halcyon on a land swap deal that will extend the trail farther south toward the county line.

Sports: Continued from Page 20 Grady stole the ball from a Holy Innocents’ player, dribbled quickly downed the court and swished an off-balance jump shot as time expired to cap off Mount Pisgah’s incredible late comeback for its state title.

Another North Fulton team, the St. Francis girls, reached the state finals.

The Knights were seeking their fourth state championship since 2013 but fell to Hebron Christian in the Class-A Private championship game.

Swim and dive For the fourth straight season a North Fulton team stood atop the podium at the GHSA swim and dive state championships, and for the second time in three seasons, one of those squads was the Johns Creek boys.

The Gladiators outpaced the field by over 100 points, led by strong relay finishes and an individual state title from Andrew Simmons in the 100-yard backstroke.

The Cambridge girls were second in Class 6A team scores, led by a state title from Sophie Brison, Jayla Brown, Claire Kerber and Kate Kerber in the medley relay.

Centennial swimmers captured several individual state titles. Madeline Singletary, Allison Kasik and Sebastian Sergile each won a championship, with Sergile taking the win in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events.

Milton’s Cooper Cook won the Class 7A 200-freestyle championship and Alpharetta’s Alicia Henry was crowned champ in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Dance King’s Ridge dance captured the A-2A state title in hip hop competition at the GHSA dance state invitational Feb. 13.

Wrestling Mount Pisgah swept the GHSA wrestling

Cup: Continued from Page 21 The Gladiators earned four state titles this year — in boys swimming, tennis and golf, and in girls soccer. The boys soccer team, girls tennis and girls golf programs earned state runner-up placements.

Chattahoochee narrowly edged Centennial for 28th in overall scores (boys 18th, girls 30th). Hooch was led by deep playoff runs in boys tennis and basketball, and girls lacrosse.

SPORTS state competitions, capturing the ClassA Private titles at the dual and traditional meets.

On Jan. 30, the Patriots won the dual championship with eight wrestlers going 3-0 in the tournament.

Just a few weeks later, the Patriots were again at the top of the podium, taking the team title at the traditional meet behind state titles from David Bertrand, Joey Bertrand, Josh Noble and Tyler Nelson.

Milton’s Ben Williams completed an undefeated season to take the 170-lb. state title in 7A competition at the traditional meet.

Baseball North Fulton’s drought of baseball state championships continued for the fifth straight year in 2021, but several teams had notable seasons and captured region crowns.

Blessed Trinity captured an incredible ninth straight region title this year, the program’s first in Region 5-5A. While BT continued that streak, their run of trips to the final four of that state playoffs came to an end. The Titans were eliminated by St. Pius X in the second round, ending their seven-year streak of reaching the semifinals.

In Class-A Private, Fellowship Christian put together a historic season. The Paladins, who won the Region 6-A championship, reached the state semifinals for the first time in program history and went 25-8 on the year.

Golf Johns Creek and Milton boys golf continued North Fulton’s run of capturing golf state championships in May. Johns Creek kept its own streak alive, extending their state title streak to five seasons in 6A. The Milton boys captured its first state title since 2012, leading the field throughout the two-day tournament to take the win by 16 strokes. Three Milton players placed in the top-5 in individual scores.

Other notable finishes include a state runner-up placement by the Northview Centennial finished 36 points behind Hooch for 29th overall. The boys program placed 20th, led by a state runnerup finish in lacrosse. The girls were 31st with a semifinals appearance in tennis.

For Blessed Trinity, the 2020-21 season continued a string of secondplace finishes in Director’s Cup standings. The Titans placed second to Starr’s Mill overall, with both the boys and girls programs placing third.

BT has placed second in the Cup standings in its class for the last six completed athletic years. This year marked the program’s first in Class 5A. The Titans racked up four state championships in 2020-21 with two

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girls in 5A, a fourth-place finish by the Alpharetta girls and a fourth-place finish from the Cambridge boys.

Gymnastics Cambridge gymnastics finished third in team scores in the Class 6A-7A state meet in April. Lia McSweeney finished fifth in bars competition and Anna Draper was fourth on the beam.

Lacrosse North Fulton’s dominance in state lacrosse competition continued this year with local teams capturing three of four state titles.

Milton girls lacrosse continued its astonishing reign with the program’s 14th state championship in 16 seasons, completing a perfect, 21-0 season with a 13-8 win over West Forsyth in the 6A-7A title game.

The Blessed Trinity girls also continued their run as a powerhouse in A-5A play. The Titans captured their fourth state title in five years with a win over Starr’s Mill May 14.

North Fulton teams — including Milton, Blessed Trinity and Chattahoochee — have won 20 of the 27 girls lacrosse state championships.

The BT boys completed the Titans’ sweep of A-5A championships by completing a 25-0 season with a 12-8 win over Pace Academy in the state finals.

The championship was the BT boys’ second in three seasons.

Centennial represented North Fulton in the boys 6A-7A title game but fell short of Lambert, 17-9.

The Gladiators downed region rivals Cambridge, 2-0, for the win.

The Johns Creek boys also made an appearance in the 6A finals but were denied their first championship by powerhouse Dalton.

Tennis The Cambridge girls and Johns Creek boys continued North Fulton’s streak of tennis state championships in May. At least one North Fulton boys or girls tennis team has won a state title every year since 2005.

Johns Creek and Cambridge each defended their Class 6A championships.

Johns Creek won its third straight title, while Cambridge captured its second consecutive title and third in five seasons.

Other local teams also competed in the tennis finals with the Cambridge boys falling to Johns Creek for the 6A boys crown. The Johns Creek girls faced Cambridge in the girls finals.

Northview, competing in the Class 5A girls competition, placed as state runner-up.

Soccer Four local teams earned trips to the soccer state finals in May with two capturing championships.

The Blessed Trinity girls raised their first state title trophy since 2011 following a 2-1 win over St. Pius X. It was the program’s sixth overall state finals win.

After several years of deep playoff runs, including a state runner-up finish, Johns Creek girls soccer broke through and won the team’s first state championship May 14.

Track and field The final championship trophies for North Fulton teams in the 2020-21 season went to local track and field athletes, with the Alpharetta and Blessed Trinity boys each earning team titles in their classification.

The Raiders stood atop the podium in their first year in 7A, edging Marietta by two points with CJ McFerrin winning 300-meter hurdles title and leading the 4x400 relay team to a finals win.

Blessed Trinity won its first team state championship with Benjamin Rothering earning an individual crown in the 3200-meter run.

Several other local athletes won state championships, including Savannah Simmons (Mount Pisgah); John Robinson (King’s Ridge); Hannah Minuitti (Blessed Trinity); and Emma Jacobs, Katherine Hamfeldt, Claire Petersen and Kelly Ann Sutterfield (Blessed Trinity) in the girl 4x800-meter relay.

state runner-up placements.

The boys track and lacrosse teams won state titles along the girls lacrosse team and soccer squad. The BT girls also earned state runner-up finishes in volleyball and cross-country.

Northview, also in its first year in 5A, placed 15th overall (boys 26th, girls 7th).

Northview was led by its girls teams, which placed as state runner-up in golf and tennis, with playoff runs in lacrosse and soccer.

Mount Pisgah led the local contingency of Class-A Private programs in the Cup standings, placing 9th overall. The Patriots earned the boys basketball program’s first state championship in the winter, while its

wrestling squad swept the traditional and dual state meets. The Patriots girls team was led by a strong performance from its track and field program.

Fellowship Christian was 18th overall with the boys placing 17th and the girls in 18th. The boys were led by the baseball program’s deepest run in playoff history.

St. Francis was again led by its basketball programs, with the Knights placing 28th overall in the final standings. The girls basketball team was state runner-up with the boys program reaching the semifinals.

King’s Ridge was 34th overall in Class-A Private with playoff runs in boys and girls lacrosse and baseball.

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OPINION

The truth is out there — and it’s coming to Roswell So, it looks like Roswell is going to tackle the problem of “fake news.”

After one resident objected to a flyer in his driveway that espoused widely discredited information about COVID-19, Mayor Lori Henry jumped on the bandPAT FOX wagon to rid Roswell Managing Editor of disinformation. pat@appenmedia.com At the June 1 open forum session at City Hall, Henry said fake news is everywhere. She, herself, has been a target.

“Frankly, I’m getting tired of it in our local newspapers,” she said.

Warned by the acting city attorney that legislating free-speech parameters is a shaky business, the mayor backed off a bit later, saying she wouldn’t think of infringing on the First Amendment.

The gentleman lodging the complaint about the flyer had reason to be upset. Much of the “information” in that faux news pamphlet bordered on dangerous. There was nothing to show who wrote the articles, where it was published, and who paid for its printing and distribution.

But, even if the tabloid had attributed the information to, say, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Bermuda, would that have made it any less a lie? No. The dreary truth is fake news is here to stay. Shake the trees a little, and you can find a politician, a doctor, a professor to say about anything. Disinformation is serious because it can and has damaged lives. Best bet is to educate yourself on which sources to trust — not necessarily those that sync with your political leanings. Those can sometimes be the worst.

Sorry, but that’s about it.

Oh, and let’s choose our champions for truth-telling carefully.

Speaking at the forum, Roswell resident Mitchell Head said it frightens him to see a discussion over what a person can say, write or believe brought up before the City Council.

“My concern is that people in this environment would even entertain having some group of people who would be making decisions for all of us over what is deemed appropriate to print,” Head warned the council.

On the other hand, if you want Mayor Henry leading your fight for truth, go ahead. Never mind that she has presided over a transportation

department that now has residents screaming for community oversight.

Ignore that she remained silent about an open records lawsuit that cost taxpayers more than 22 grand in damages and legal expenses when the city settled.

Though she insists the city will never infringe on the First Amendment, the mayor told residents she is on the case.

No telling what she has in mind, but I do know this.

Sixteen weeks after Mayor Henry announced she was “deeply troubled” by a $2.5 million settlement the city had to pay because of delays in the Oxbo Road realignment project, she has yet to formally report on the investigation she launched. The city says it has not received the report.

Right in front of God and everybody at the open forum, Councilman Marcelo Zapata asked the mayor for an update on the investigation and for a running total of expenses the city has incurred stemming from the probe.

“I’m hoping I’ll have that update soon,” Henry responded.

Limiting disinformation is easy. Say nothing.

Providing truth requires something more.

Winery: Continued from Page 4 Council members said they were upset to discover the Painted Horse had posted on social media as late as last Friday that the requests for permits had been deferred until July. A deferral, they said, does not happen until the City Council votes to approve one.

Councilman Paul Moore said the Painted Horse’s tactics may have prompted some of its own supporters to skip Monday’s meeting. He said the operation’s “disinformation” had compromised public discourse.

“I couldn’t be more disappointed,” Moore said.

Jackson and her attorneys contend they only want to hold events similar to what they have hosted in the past, with the exception of the Uncorked concert series, which Jackson said will not continue beyond this year. She also argues the events are crucial to keep her farm economically sustainable.

At Monday’s meeting, Jackson did not speak. Her attorney Collier McLeod made the deferral requests. Neither responded to the public or City Council comments.

The two permit requests are scheduled to be heard at the July 19 City Council meeting.

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OPINION

We need Hero Housing Have you ever thought about where the people who provide critical and essential services in our community live? If not, here is a suggestion — next time you go to a restaurant, a doctor’s office, visit your local ANGELIKA KAUSCHE school, house of worState Rep., District 50 ship, or any business in your community, ask the people who serve you where they live.

The answer may surprise you.

Even before the pandemic, North Fulton was becoming an increasingly expensive place to live, and the pandemic exacerbated this trend. Housing prices continue to increase dramatically but wages do not keep up. That makes people financially vulnerable even if they have regular work, for example, Carol.

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Carol lives in Johns Creek. She is a single mother with three children. She moved here for a job in a dental office and better schools for her children six years ago. The apartment she rented at the time she moved to Johns Creek was already a financial stretch, but she could manage.

Since then, the rent has gone up by over $400 per month. Her salary has not kept pace. To make ends meet, Carol started doing restaurant deliveries in the evenings.

During the week, she gets home at 6 p.m., spends one hour with her children and then delivers food until 11 p.m. She also delivers food Saturdays 2-10 p.m., leaving Sundays for household chores or trying to help the kids with homework. She is exhausted and not sure how much longer she can sustain this way of life. She feels she has to for the sake of her children.

Roughly 45 percent of families in North Fulton are considered housing cost-bur-

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dened. They spend 30 percent or more of their household income on rent or mortgage payments. Some have to spend up to 80 percent of their income on housing.

These are working families that are just trying to get by. It gets harder for them every day.

Currently, the average rent for a onebedroom apartment in Johns Creek is $1,300. One needs to earn three times that amount, $3,900 a month, to be eligible to rent it. That equates to almost $25 per hour for a 40-hour work week, making it almost impossible for food service and retail workers to live close to work. It also makes Johns Creek unaffordable for essential workers like first responders, teachers, and health care workers.

In the latest data available, more than 24,000 people commute to Johns Creek daily for work. That is one big reason why so many of us are frustrated about congestion while employers find it exceedingly difficult to fill jobs.

Being able to afford housing close to

where you work is a question of sustainable economic development for our communities and our quality of life. The farther someone lives from their job, the higher the risk of turnover. Employers should be the first ones to tackle this challenge for the benefit of their shareholders, employees and community.

As a prosperous community we need to allow for a variety of people to live and work here. We need “Hero Housing” to enable the people that are essential to our quality of life — indeed, to our very survival — to work and live in our community.

(I want to thank North Fulton Community Improvement Network (NFIN), especially it’s Chair, Jack Murphy, for contributing to this Op Ed. NFIN’s mission is to explore financial vulnerabilities in our community and work with stakeholders on finding sustainable solutions. You can find out more at https://improvenorthfulton.org/) Angelika Kausche, State Representative for Georgia’s House District 50, Johns Creek, Angelika.kausche@house.ga.gov

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Local cities outline times yard work is permitted

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people mostly at home over the last 16 months, and for many, the time at home has spurred an added focus on maintaining their lawns. However, there are some regulations in place on when this work can be done.

Most Metro Atlanta cities have designated specific times in which yardwork and the use of loud machinery is permitted to ensure safety and promote quality of life.

Below is a breakdown of each local jurisdiction’s laws and ordinances related to residential lawn mowing and yard work.

Alpharetta Unlike some of its neighbors, Alpharetta does not currently have any residential time restrictions or noise ordinances in place for general yard work. According to the city’s Property Maintenance Code, lawns must remain under 12 inches in length. This regulation is kept to ensure a modest appearance for all residential property.

Milton While Milton enforces time and noise restrictions, the hours of operation are flexible. For residents, lawn maintenance machinery is permitted from 7:30 a.m. to sunset Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to sunset on weekends and federal holidays.

Although there is no mandate on the length lawns must be kept, residents are asked to maintain their property and keep it in a clean, safe, and sanitary conditions.

Roswell Roswell’s extended hours for landscaping work allow lawn maintenance and machinery to operate daily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. A clean appearance is recommended for all residents with yard waste to be placed at their curb by 8 a.m. on waste collection days. Branches and tree limbs must not exceed four feet in length or weight more than 50 pounds.

Johns Creek Johns Creek does not consider noise from landscaping and yard maintenance equipment to be a sound nuisance unless operating during the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, before 8 a.m. on Saturdays and before 10 a.m. on Sundays for all residential properties. Like Roswell, landscaping is permitted from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. during the average work week. Weekend hours vary from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. A maintained and clean appearance is recommended.

Dunwoody Dunwoody is more specific on yard regulations. Grass and weeds cannot exceed 10-inches in height. The

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Plea to business owners: For my sanity, let employees continue to work remotely Each year, analytics firm INRIX delves into the number of hours commuters in urban areas spend in traffic congestion, and unsurprisingly, the Atlanta metro area is near the top of the list. In 2019, JOE PARKER INRIX’s study found Editor that those commutjoe@appenmedia.com ing into and around Atlanta spend an abysmal 99 hours stuck in jams, putting Atlanta as the 10th most traffic-riddled city in the U.S. But in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, INRIX data points out that drivers around Atlanta saved a stunning 62 hours of time stuck in traffic — which is almost the same amount of time CBS dedicates to commercials during one Saturday afternoon SEC football game — compared to 2019’s figures.

Now it’s important to note that freight was also somewhat limited during this time, and that study area didn’t include Ga. 400, but what goes for traffic in Atlanta goes for jams in the north metro area.

That study is a major reason why I am going to politely plea for business owners in the metro area to continue letting employees work remotely.

Recently, the news staff here at Appen Media returned to office, so for the first time in 15 months I was exposed to commuter-time traffic now that much of that volume has returned to “normal.”

And thus, my hatred for congestion was reinstated. There is some innate portion of my brain that simply cannot contend with being on a road with a speed limit that can whisk me to and from work in 30 minutes, only for volume to double that time.

Time spent in traffic twiddling my thumbs, or more accurately, cursing at a rate that would make a sailor blush, is time I would much rather spend doing just about anything else. That includes working.

So, Mr. and Mrs. business owner, there is a good chance your employees are actually more productive when working from home. If they don’t have their time wasted in traffic congestion, they are more likely to put in some extra work if they can simply log off and already be at home.

Another benefit is when employees aren’t stuck in traffic for hours each day, they get to spend more time with their families and have added opportunities to enjoy life outside of the daily grind. And a happier employee is always going to be a better employee.

If you still need workers in the office on certain days, consider the strategy my wife’s company is using — a hybrid work week of some days in office and some remotely. That will still keep everybody from being on the roads every day.

And that also helps to keep me sane.

But it goes beyond just my own personal interests.

Keeping more commuters off the road is also better for the environment through lessened emissions. It can save taxpayers on road project improvements that would not be warranted if traffic volumes are lighter. Remote work can also improve your bottom-line, helping on overhead and other costs, and aid in recruitment when you don’t have to ensure the best candidates live near your headquarters.

Also, those working remotely are, in many cases, using their own resources, like electricity and internet. Meanwhile, workers get the benefit of saving on gas and added car maintenance that comes along with a 20-mile or so commute.

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Autrey Mill Middle School claims fourth place in state science competition

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Middle School’s Science Olympiad team won fourth place in the state science competition held in May at the University of Georgia.

Consisting of 30 students ranging between sixth and eighth grade, the team competed in various competitive events including water quality, anatomy and physiology, Reach for the Stars, Game On, Write It, Cad It and Machines, and Circuit Lab. Because of the pandemic, this marks the first year all competitions were held virtually.

“As the parent of a team member, I’m incredibly proud of my daughter, Abby, and her teammates,” said parent and coach Beth Dowd. “In a year when children have faced so many challenges to keep up with their regular studies, this talented group of students have gone above and beyond. Using the small amount of free time, they have after homework to study while experiencing connection issues, they still leaned in to prepare for invitationals and state.”

Led by science teacher Kayla Garner, the competition allowed for the students to test their skills in areas like genetics, Earth science, chemistry, mechanical engineering and technology, among others. As a team, they competed in a total of 23 events ranking higher than 59 of the best teams in Georgia. Due to COVID, students primarily relied on each other without the assistance of mentors that typically include parents, business leaders and high schoolers.

“Our Science Olympiad students have done fabulously in their individual events despite the unique

Yard: Continued from Page 26 removal of all weeds and trash from the property is always a requirement.

Lawn maintenance requiring motorized equipment for contractors and residents can operate between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Landscaping work is not permitted on Sundays or federal holidays.

challenges this academic year has presented,” Garner said. “I appreciate our students’ flexibility and patience as Science Olympiad competed virtually for the first time. Students were able to quickly troubleshoot any technical issues that occurred during testing and devoted a great deal of time each week to prepare for the events.”

This is the second year the school has entered competition. In November 2020, the students competed in their first virtual Division B invitational where they clinched second overall out of 37 schools. In February 2021, the team moved on to the Shorter Invitational where they placed first overall out of the top regional schools, clinching 16 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze medals in addition to 16 fourth place ribbons. “[Being virtual] creates more challenges for the children as they not only navigate technical glitches, stop watches since each event is timed, connecting with their partners, only able to use one screen to meet eligibility, and so many other factors to qualify for the competitions,” Dowd said. “That level of commitment combined with hard work will set them apart as they move through high school, college, and onto the workplace.”

Principal Trey Martin said he was proud of the students and their efforts. He addressed the obstacles they overcame to successfully place fourth in the state.

“It is a true testament to the strength of our supportive community in Johns Creek,” he said. “Ms. Garner has done an outstanding job leading this dynamic group of students. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. The possibilities are endless,” Martin said.

Cumming The City of Cumming does not currently have any property maintenance ordinances in place. This means that property appearance is left to the better judgment of the owner, unless otherwise instructed. There are time restrictions set on the use of landscape maintenance and motorized devices such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, or chain saws. Machinery is to be used between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and is otherwise considered a noise violation.

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Northern Ridge District names new Eagle Scouts NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Boards of Review this May. Eagle Scouts include: Charles Federico, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large free-standing wooden shelving unit, three more smaller shelving units using PVC shelving frames FEDERICO and two birdhouses for the Dream Weavers of Georgia.

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Thomas Xiao, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a picnic table and two benches for the outside area at Dynamo Swim Club.

Sam Weber, of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of three benches for the parking islands at St. Brigid Catholic Church.

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Colin Carvo, of Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and construction of two 12-by-12-foot checkerboards and checker pieces for the recess area at Cogburn Woods Elementary School.

Carter Puckett, of Troop 430, sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and construction of a pathway connecting a driveway to an existing brick patio located behind Jeffords Hall at St. David’s PUCKETT Episcopal Church. Carter also constructedSolution a bench for the pathway.

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Nabeel Mohammed, of Troop 12, sponsored by Muslim American Society Youth Center, whose project was the renovating the eight picnic tables for the Hamzah Islamic Center.

Nabeel also power washed the concrete floor of the MOHAMMED pavilion where the picnic tables are located.

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Jaron Pearson, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of two handicap accessible picnic tables for Autry Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Jack Parsons, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a hummingbird and butterfly garden for Elawa Farm Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forrest, Illinois.

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DEATH NOTICES Delvia Alsina, 83, of Roswell, passed away May 25, 2021.

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Marc Baskinger, 56, of Alpharetta, passed away May 28, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

Nick Bondi, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away May 28, 2021.

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Robert Davis, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away May 29, 2021.

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Beverly Dauphinais, 69, of Roswell, passed away May 27, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

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

Margarita Dimitrova, 83, of Roswell, passed away May 24, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

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Thomas Alexander Lupo, of Cumming, passed away June 1, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Francis Marion McKenzie, 82, of Cumming, passed away May 26, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Thomas Marvin Morgan, 83, passed away May 28, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Robert Maybank Preston, 71, passed away May 29, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Kevin Patrick Register, of Cumming, passed away May 27, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Carol Sherrill, 79, of Alpharetta, passed away May 25, 2021.

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Elise Blackwell Smith, 89, of Cumming, passed away May 28, 2021. Arrangements

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John Wright, 77, of Roswell, passed away May 25, 2021.

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