Alpharetta-Roswell Herald — June 11, 2020

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Alpharetta set for final vote on downtown skateboarding

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Fans of skateboarding in the downtown are squaring off with a majority on the Alpharetta City Council over whether they can practice their skills around City Center.

A new ordinance, up for a final approval June 15, would ban skateboards and a host of other wheeled transports from use in areas of the core downtown.

The ordinance specifically prohibits operation of skateboards, long boards, roller skates, inline skates or other similar devices in a public alley way, sidewalk, public parking lot, public parking garage or elevated surface (including rails, ramps, and steps) within the area.

The ordinance defines the downtown core generally as the area from Old Milton Parkway north to Church Street, with Roswell Street and Cotton Alley bordering on the West and Haynes Bridge Road on the East.

At its first reading June 1 before the City Council, the ordinance drew a number of comments from residents, both in favor of and opposed to the restrictions.

Ethan Palmer, who appeared with his mother Holly at the meeting, spoke against the ordinance, calling it too restrictive.

Palmer said by banning skateboards on virtually all interior hard surfaces, the ordinance seems to imply it would be safer to use the streets for their activity.

“There are so many skateboarders in this area, because, for one, it’s basically a skate park within 100 feet of where I’m standing,” he said. “There are several stair-sets, smooth concrete, ledges, rails, curbs – everything you need in a skatepark.”

Palmer said the nearest skate parks are in Fowler Park in Forsyth County and at Veteran’s Park in Cherokee Coun-

A new ordinance, up for a final approval June 15, would ban skateboards and a host of other wheeled transports from use in areas of the core downtown. ty. He said he’s old enough to drive, but a lot of the kids who skateboard downtown are not.

But a number of residents of the nearby Amorance Apartments say the skateboarders have created a din that has become more than anyone should have to endure. Residents have spoken to the council at prior meetings and at the June 1 session.

Melanie Levy, community manager for Amorance, says she estimates that since last September, she has received some 30 complaints about noise and concern over skateboarding.

She said some residents worry their cars will be damaged when skateboards fly out of control from under the riders’

feet. Others, Levy said, are simply fearful when the youths zoom past on the sidewalk.

The City Council is divided on the issue, but a majority favor the tougher restrictions.

That didn’t stop others from voicing their dissent.

Councilman John Hipes called the restrictions an overreach.

“The ask is to take away an existing right for our citizens and our taxpayers,” Hipes said.

Bicycles outnumber skateboarders 10-1 on the sidewalks, he said, and no one is talking about banning bicycles.

Councilman Dan Merkel said he recognizes the potential dangers of skateboarders racing through the parking deck, but the issue was first brought up as a noise complaint.

“I’ve had less than five people contact me that this is a problem,” Merkel said.

He referred to remarks made by Hipes the week before that it sounds like a bunch of old people complaining about kids.

Merkel offered a substitute motion to ban skateboarding in downtown public parking garages and surface parking lots, but that move fell short of approval.

The original motion then passed, with council members Donald Mitchell, Karen Richard, Jason Binder and Ben Burnett in favor.

Councilman Donald Mitchell said he wants to be equitable to all sides on the issue, and he would support construction of a skate park when the city regains its financial footing.

“We limited it to as small an area as we could geographically whereas not to affect anybody,” he said. “We can look at making that smaller. I’m more than willing to look at that, as long as we take care of the residential areas where the folks have complained.”

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Alpharetta council splits over late budget cuts Operating plan for 2021 divides elected officials

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City leaders in Alpharetta locked horns June 1 over revisions to the mayor’s proposed 2021 budget, a $145 million spending plan to guide the city through an unstable economy.

In a 4-3 vote, the City Council overturned provisions of Mayor Jim Gilvin’s proposed budget, adding another $620,000 in cuts.

The move, proposed by Councilman Jason Binder, came at the first of three public hearings scheduled on the 2021 budget. The next public hearing is set for June 14 at City Hall. No one from the public spoke on the item at the June 1 meeting.

Binder’s revisions didn’t sit well with the mayor, who viewed it as an affront to the work performed in crafting the original document.

“I’ve served on this council for over eight years, I have never been more disappointed by this body from what I’m hearing tonight,” Gilvin said. “At no time have I ever seen so little respect for the professional staff of this city who have more than 50 years of budgeting for Fulton County, for other municipalities and for this city, [people who] put this city where we are today.”

Gilvin had proposed a one-time employee bonus that would cost $620,000 and would serve in lieu of a merit pay increase that was canceled in April when the pandemic struck. With the city’s economic picture coming into clearer focus, Gilvin said he thinks a one-time bonus is both affordable and appropriate.

“Every city around us paid those increases, and I think to not pay [them] without hard evidence that we can’t afford to is just not good policy,” Gilvin said. “Half of our employees are public safety employees. We’ve known about issues with public safety compensation for years… Every person in the city has an important role, or they wouldn’t work for the city.”

Binder says his revised budget still includes money for the pay hike, but it will not be awarded until the city learns more about what it can expect in property tax revenue later this year.

Changes come as surprise Councilman Dan Merkel was also critical of the revisions.

“Here we are at the first reading; we’ve had these numbers for quite a while to work with; we’ve not seen emails … I’ve not seen a single email, a single text saying ‘Hey, what do you think?’”

Merkel said.

Two senior staff, City Administrator Bob Regus and Finance Director Tom Harris, guided the city through the recession of 2008 and have proven their prowess at budgeting, he said.

He accused Binder of throwing darts at a budget that had been crafted by experts.

“What you’re proposing here is going to affect a lot of people’s lives that work in this city,” Merkel said. “We don’t cut that kind of money without letting people go. I promise you, it’s going to have to happen.”

Councilman John Hipes said he also was satisfied that staff and the mayor took proper measures to deliver a conservative budget. He said he also discussed line items with the mayor until he was satisfied the numbers added up.

But Binder’s motion drew support from the majority on council.

Donald Mitchell and Karen Richard said they were disturbed at the notion of approving a pay bonus at a time when unemployment is creeping to historic levels.

“I can’t not pay attention to what is happening in this country,” Richard said. “The unemployment numbers are going through the roof.”

Mitchell said he personally witnessed a woman at the grocery store unable pay for two bags of fruit.

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More Alpharetta budget cuts Councilman Jason Binder’s amendment to the 2021 proposed budget calls for reducing anticipated revenues from the local option sales tax by 20 percent from the 2019 collections of $17.4 million.

That amounts to $2.2 million less in projected collections.

Binder’s proposal also calls for holding personnel costs flat with a reduction of $970,000 from the original proposed budget, with seven vacancies remaining unfilled.

He said money remains available for a merit pay hike, but it must wait for a council vote when better revenue numbers come in.

The new budget cuts include: Maintenance and Operations $253,759 from recreation and parks $30,750 from general government $100,000 from legal $12,800 from mayor and council Total reduction — $397,309 Capital Initiatives $50,000 reduction for sidewalk maintenance and repair $30,000 reduction from storm and drainage maintenance $10,000 reduction from stormwater inspections $100,000 reduction for greenway repair and maintenance $20,000 reduction for parks repair $30,000 reduction for parks repair $12,500 reduction for public arts programs Additions $12.500 for Historic Preservation Stories project $20,000 for flock license plate reader Total reduction — $220,000 is that it doesn’t reflect the drastic cuts surrounding cities are making.

There’s no downside to making cuts now then restoring the money if revenues come in as hoped, he said. Further, he said, he struggles with the notion that the city deferred current capital projects from this year’s budget — projects that would improve residents’ quality of life — in order to help fund an employee pay raise.

“I also think that when the [property tax] assessments come out,

See BUDGET, Page 25

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Dozens gather in downtown Alpharetta June 2 to peacefully protest against racism and police brutality after the killing of George Floyd.

Alpharetta, Roswell condemn excessive police force, address officer training NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Days after protests erupted across the nation against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, North Fulton cities issued statements denouncing excessive force by law enforcement.

“I, like our officers, was horrified when viewing the video involving the death of George Floyd,” Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Chief John Robison said in a statement. “Excessive, or improper use of force of any kind by police officers cannot be tolerated… period. It is completely understandable and appropriate for citizens across our country to be deeply troubled over events like this. However, I cannot comprehend responses to such deplorable incidents that include violence and damaging property.”

Roswell Mayor Lori Henry said that the city is standing against systematic racism.

“Our community is hurting, and in particular, our black community is in pain over another tragic injustice that never should have happened,” she said in a statement. “We will not stand by and allow anyone to harm or undervalue the lives of our neighbors. We share the pain and frustration being expressed by so many people across our state and country. But we also know we must take action. We must do all we can to ensure that this systemic problem be addressed at every level of government.”

Both police departments shared details on how they train their officers on de-escalation tactics and invited people with any questions or concerns to contact them: jrobison@alpharetta.ga.us and 678-297-6342 for Alpharetta, and policecru@roswellgov.com or 770-6404192 for Roswell.

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COMMUNITY

Alpharetta Farmers Market cranks up in new digs Crowds flock to lot for Saturday event

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Regina Hild was happy to see some sunshine Saturday, May 30. It highlighted something she hadn’t seen in a while — crowds of people.

The Dunwoody artisan chef stood at her booth at the Alpharetta MiniFarmers Market greeting customers and watching hundreds milling by.

Many wore masks, but that was OK with Hild.

“I have totally missed interacting with the people,” said Hild, owner and operator of Regina’s Farm Kitchen. “They’re really happy.”

The Alpharetta Business Association’s Downtown Farmers Market has moved from the City Green, closed off by the city due to the coronavirus pandemic, to the Urban Hardware parking lot at Haynes Bridge Road and Old Milton Parkway. The market generally runs Saturday mornings from April through October. This year’s opening was delayed until mid-May because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hild has been a regular for the past five years, but the pandemic forced her to conduct business online until Alpharetta organizers found a safe venue to host the market. Even so, she said, the Alpharetta Business Association gave her business a boost by promoting it on its website and Facebook pages.

Hild said she has calculated business is up close to 400 percent from the spring of last year.

The May 30 market featured close to 30 vendors from around the region. That’s about one-third the usual number, but the Business Association is taking precautions to keep crowds manageable, said ABA Market Manager Tracy Madigan.

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Regina Hild, owner of Regina’s Farm Kitchen, discusses some of the offerings for sale at her stand at the Alpharetta Farmers Market May 30. port,” she said. “Our vendors — we had 19 the first week, 28 this week.”

Madigan said plans call for increasing the number of vendors to 50 by June 6 at the Urban Hardware site.

So far, the ABA has been limiting displays to produce and other foods, although there is no cooking on site.

Crafts and jewelry vendors may be added in the coming weeks, Madigan said.

She acknowledged a general attitude of joy among vendors who had been disappointed when the market was postponed in early April.

“I think the community feels that way, too,” Madigan said. “The first week, even though we were operating at 20 percent [of the usual number of vendors], all our people sold out. We were really surprised at the turnout, really happy about it.”

Even with the reduced number of vendors, Madigan said everyone has pitched in to make the market a success in the early weeks.

“Of course, we would love to be back in City Center, but we understand that the city isn’t ready to have 2,000 people in one place,” she said. “Because this is private property, we can be here, and we’re trying to do the best we can with masks and the hand sanitation stations.”

The crowds were being especially receptive to David’s Garden, now in its fifth year at the Farmers Market. It was a nice turnaround from a slow March and April, said company rep Casey Eaton.

“This is our second time out since the pandemic hit, and we’re doing very well today,” Eaton said.

Based in Lilburn, David’s Garden operates 2,000 acres in South Georgia, producing vegetables and a host of assorted canned goods, including honey, preserves, peppers and pickles.

The farm has its own cannery on site, so “it tastes just like you got it from grandma,” Eaton said.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Residents called upon to give their guidance on Alpharetta’s future I want to thank the people of Alpharetta for their tremendous support over the last three months. We are experiencing historic challenges, and through it all the people of this community have never allowed those challenges to divide us the way it has other communities. I am confident we will continue to face the challenges ahead together.

Right now, our city council is making decisions about how we will face that future. We are setting priorities and creating the budget that determines how we will protect our residents and businesses while supporting the recovery of our economy in the critical months ahead.

Budget decisions made now chart the course for our future.

That is why I am writing to ask for your help in setting that course.

With everything else going on in the world, I know most of you have not had time to think about city budget discussions.

But these decisions are important. We are talking about your money and your safety.

We are deciding whether police officers and first responders, who serve on the front lines against the threats we face, should get the raises we promised them last year.

We are deciding how we will maintain the parks you enjoy.

Please pay attention. Please get engaged. For your sake and the sake of the men and women who protected us through the uncertain times. It will take all of us working together on the road to recovery ahead.

Jim Gilvin Mayor, City of Alpharetta

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It is sort of like when you realize, despite how young you feel inside, that yes, you actually are old now and in the second half or last third of life. Boy, that is sort of hard to write. “Why?” I wonder.

This pandemic has changed things or has been a catalyst for change. It has been something that has progressively “set in” for most of us. Around early March, we all knew or suspected that we were entering uncharted territory. Then, things just seemed to evolve from day to day — similar to the upheaval we now see in the streets sparked by the death of George Floyd.

We gradually came to understand that each day would probably not bring closure. We then discovered that we were personally involved. We realized that “this” was not just an isolated “event.” It was, in fact, a process.

We found ourselves inside a whirling tornado — just like in the Wizard of Oz — and there wasn’t a lot we could do to control where we landed or when the chaos would stop.

This realization has not been very comforting.

Most of us tend to go through life assuming that bad things sometimes happen to people, but those people are usually “other” people, not me. Then something happens eventually to us — like this pandemic — or to someone close to us, and a light bulb goes off, and we are forced to admit that we don’t have a “get out of jail free” card, that we are not exempt, that our lives are really no different than anyone else’s in things that matter.

It is the “personal” part of this pandemic that, I think, has finally registered with me and probably to many of you. Our status quo has been disrupted — not someone else’s.

Most of us have short memories.

We frequently behave like an alcoholic

who successfully goes through the agony of withdrawal, only to, a short time later, relapse into the same behavior that caused the pain. We seem to be hardwired to need order, consistency and predictability, and this leads us to quickly forget or ignore anything that disrupts or interferes with this need.

I wonder if we will retain or remember anything related to what we personally are going through right now with this pandemic and ,after it passes, if we will change any of our behavior, our attitudes, or our values. Or, will we simply default back to our comfortable prepandemic status quo. My instinct tells me, unfortunately, that we will quickly move on and go back to how we were before. I hope not.

We seem to hate change, even when not changing causes pain, too.

“Change” was the core message that Obama championed and that helped him be elected to two terms. “Change” too, was ultimately the horse that Trump rode into the White House as well and which may yet carry him into a second term. So, it puzzles me why this is, when we know that “change” is not something that comforts us or gives us a sense of security or well-being. Why is “change” such a driving force today in our lives when it is not something any of us are comfortable with or generally something that we, by default, seek?

Anyone? Love to find out why.

We all deal with stress and uncertainty differently — in our own way.

I find myself taking inventory of the things that I think are important to me, things I count on to bring some order and focus back into my life. At the end of the day, that means my family — my wife, my children and grandchildren, my relatives, my friends. I find myself thinking about things I can control, simple things like speaking to people, reaching out to neighbors, choosing not to judge, having a positive attitude, caring for animals and how I can personally change my habits and actions to give our environment a break — tiny things I can do to help save the planet.

I find myself focusing on positive things I can control and I am trying to take steps now that might help me remember how I feel right now — this minute — during this pandemic so that I will not forget it and so I will do a better job post-pandemic in doing my share to make everyone’s life a little bit better.

Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it. That is not something I want to do or see. I want to be better than that. I want us all to be better than that.

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Small businesses seek COVID-19 relief, protections

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Small businesses still need help to stay afloat and recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

That was the main theme of a June 4 town hall conference call held by State Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) and his guest Georgia State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business Nathan Humphrey. The two discussed and answered questions about the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses with about two dozen attendees on the line.

Humphrey and his nonprofit in part help represent small business owners who often don’t have in-house lawyers and lobbyists.

Small business owners have reported some of their top concerns are how to protect their own employees and customers, regaining consumer confidence, complying with health and safety guidelines, and obtaining an adequate supply of personal protective equipment, Humphrey said.

Liability protection if workers or customers contract COVID-19 at a business complying with safety guidelines is also a hot issue, he added.

Albers and other state senators will return in session June 15, the first assemblage since the pandemic hit Georgia in mid-March.

Albers said legislators are working with local chambers of commerce to help draft a business immunity bill addressing these concerns.

“It would be extremely hard to prove that if you got COVID-19 or the flu or any type of sickness that you got it at a specific restaurant or barber shop or business,” Humphrey said. “That won’t stop a frivolous lawsuit. Unfortunately for small businesses, they’re targeted many times… If you have a lawsuit against you, and you’re a small business, that completely ties your hands.

You’re not able to get a loan, you’re not able to expand — you’ve got your resources tied up.”

Albers and other state senators will return in session June 15, the first as-

semblage since the pandemic hit Georgia in mid-March. He anticipates discussing the business immunity bill during that time, but one of the most pressing issues facing legislators is passing the fiscal year 2021 budget.

Despite large cuts to the budget because of COVID-19’s impact on the economy, Albers said there is some good news. Original projected budget cuts topped 14 percent, but more recent numbers track it at 11 percent, he said.

“I don’t want to sugarcoat this,” Albers said. “Eleven percent is a lot of cutting and a lot of money. It will still be difficult and painful to make those changes. But I am very optimistic. I believe that with the smart work we’ve done in Georgia and what’s happening now that it will continue to improve.”

In the meantime, Albers urged people to patronize local small businesses when possible, even if it means sacrificing convenience.

“I love Amazon as far as getting my packages delivered to my door too,” he said. “But I am going out of my way to make sure I buy everything from every local business I can.”

Albers and Humphrey encouraged business owners struggling during this time to contact them directly for help.

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It’s so encouraging for us, in the midst of this pandemic, to see so much generosity show up RON ALTMAN, BurgerFi co-owner 12 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | June 11, 2020

Local restaurant gives back to healthcare workers

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Inspired by its customers’ generosity and in line with its own principles, BurgerFi is delivering free meals to local healthcare workers and emergency responders facing the COVID-19 pandemic.

In late May, the gourmet burger chain began the national campaign in partnership with the Marcum Foundation, the charitable giving arm of independent accounting firm Marcum Foundation. Its goal, to deliver at least 200,000 free meals, was reached within two weeks of the campaign’s kickoff.

BurgerFi in Alpharetta has so far provided approximately 1,000 free meals for Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, and the team plans to keep giving.

“We love doing this, so as long as the need is there, we’re going to keep doing our part,” said owners Ron and Terrie Altman.

The Altmans, like many business owners, have seen their industry make major changes to adjust to the “new normal” since the pandemic struck Georgia in mid-March.

BurgerFi was severely impacted by closures and has turned to mostly take out and delivery options to stay afloat, Ron said.

Fortunately, BurgerFi saw significant support from local businesses who patronize it and other nearby restaurants for lunch, he added, and recent talks with the City of Alpharetta has allowed the restaurant to convert some parking spaces for additional outdoor seating.

It was during these rough weeks that the Altmans saw the strength of their customers and community.

“It’s so encouraging for us, in the midst of this pandemic, to see so much generosity show up,” Ron said.

“We’ve been seeing guests of ours who are choosing to buy meals for hospital staff or provide gift cards.”

The Alpharetta location regularly supports about a dozen local nonprofits, such as The Drake House and HomeStretch. This time, inspired by their customers, they have joined the effort to help nearby hospitals.

“The healthcare workers really are heroes on the front lines,” Ron said. “It’s a natural thing to want to go and serve the people who are serving us… It has been our genuine privilege and pleasure to serve these

BurgerFi employees in Alpharetta deliver meals to local healthcare workers. healthcare heroes who are at the heart of fighting the pandemic. We are so grateful to our community and our customers who are so supportive of our business and are allowing us to serve them through take out, delivery and outdoor dining on our expanded patio.”

BurgerFi is now open with some indoor and outdoor seating options. It is adhering to CDC guidelines and best practices for the health and safety of its customers and employees, which includes limiting person-toperson contact, wearing masks and spaced seating. The restaurant is also avoiding using commonly touched items, such as napkin holders and condiment dispensers, in favor of single-use items.

Ron said they are still not where they should be economically, but he is grateful for the support and wants to support others where they can.

“We find it so encouraging during such a challenging time as this, to find bright positive examples of compassion and people helping each other,” he said. “BurgerFi is here to serve Alpharetta and its neighbors for the long haul.”

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BobbyG’s Chicago Eatery & Sports Bar

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Smokejack BBQ About: For 16 years, Smokejack BBQ has been a part of the Alpharetta community. It is your home for award-winning, true southern-style cuisine. With a unique, comfortable, and newly renovated location dining room, our BBQ is made from scratch daily with only the freshest ingredients.

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The Southern Porch

Owner: Chieco Family About: The Southern Porch is a local family owned restaurant. We are so excited to be back to serve you. We serve breakfast, lunch and brunch. Open Tuesday thru Friday 9-2 and Saturday and Sunday 8-2. Enjoy a MEGA mimosa with chicken and waffles on either our covered porch patio or open air patio or limited inside dining.

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Owners: Dr. Leanne Smith & Dr. Daniel Tew About: Capstone Chiropractic is a familyowned & operated office located about 1 mile North of downtown Alpharetta. We offer quality chiropractic care for families & individuals seeking natural options for musculoskeletal conditions and for optimal health.

About: Local sports bar and gathering spot focused on the food that made Chicago great.

Phone: 770.410.7611 Website: www.SmokejackBBQ.com Social Media Handle: @smokejackbbq

Owner: Chieco Family About: Flatlands is a family owned small restaurant. We are excited to be able to offer outside patio dining and limited inside dining again! Flatlands features fresh seafood, cajun options with daily specials. Stop by and see us!

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CWS Waxing Salon opens in Roswell Business name: CWS Waxing Salon Owners: Christie Sachse and Patricia Reyes About: CWS Waxing Salon specialize in full body waxing, Brazilian and bikini waxing, utilizing the highest quality hard wax for the bikini area and premium soft wax for other parts of the body. Its mission is to impress customers with the highest professional services, including the highest level of sanitation for customer safety.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Brendan Skeen, CEO of 55 Fitness, recently announced the opening of the company’s first center at 8470 Holcomb Bridge Road, in the Ellard Village Shopping Center. “Alpharetta is our first chosen market because of the positive and energetic atmosphere in the area,” Skeen said. “We focus our fitness and wellness programs to those adults 55 and over. The response has been overwhelming from the community. People seem to be eager to get involved with fitness and wellbeing and taking care of themselves… and we’re here to help them.”

After over 20 years in the senior homecare industry, Skeen identified the tremendous demand for a fitness facility designed to meet the specific needs of the rapidly growing 55 and over population. He partnered with his mother Donna Skeen, who herself has over 40 years of experience in senior services and mental health services, to address these needs in the fitness industry.

55 Fitness is a gym where mature adults can improve their overall health and wellness in a truly unintimidating and supportive community of peers, Brendan said.

“55 Fitness strives to provide our members with the latest technology and exercise disciplines to improve their overall quality of life,” he said. “We are proud to be the first fitness center in the Atlanta

Metro Area to offer our members the bioDensity system. [The system] is an advanced osteogenic loading exercise-based therapy shown to improve a number of medical conditions and health concerns.”

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New member joins Ansley Atlanta Real Estate ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mary Lou Lanaux has recently joined Ansley Atlanta Real Estate in its Alpharetta location. Ansley Atlanta features one of the highest percentages of Million Dollar agents in the Metro Atlanta area.

Lanaux is actively involved in luxury sales for corporate executives, the entertainment industry and family relocations. Her expertise in sales and marketing reflects her enthusiasm for selling prime Atlanta residenLANAUX tial properties.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Residents in Roswell can now attend in-person meetings for specific services by appointment.

The change, implemented June 1, is the first in Roswell’s phased reopening approach after city facilities closed to the public in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person meetings can now be conducted with the mayor, City Council members, and most city departments, including Administration, Finance, Community Development, Police, and Recreation, Parks, Historical and Cultural Affairs.

The meetings are limited to a maximum of two people per appointment.

Masks are not required, but the city is strongly encouraging visitors to wear one to protect themselves and city staff.

The city is also urging people to consider using email or phone options whenever possible.

“Although the onset of the pandemic this spring necessitated that we close indoor facilities to the public to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors, our city staff have been working this whole time to ensure uninterrupted, responsive service to our community,” Mayor Lori Henry said. “There are many processes that residents and business owners have been able to complete online or through email and phone communication with staff, but we know that some tasks are more easily handled in person. This limited facility opening for appointments is a first step in the thoughtful, measured process of reopening indoor city facilities.”

Appointments are now available Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. as well as Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. and June 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021).

The public hearings are scheduled to be conducted at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers. Please check the City’s website (www. alpharetta.ga.us) for potential status changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic (such as hosting a virtual public hearing as opposed to in-person).

The proposed budget is available on the City’s website as well as in the Department of Finance (City Hall, 2 Park Plaza) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday).

These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend and comment will be heard.

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Mental exercise embraces the premise that you can create new neural pathways throughout your life so challenging your brain is key. Learning new things like a language or skill, doing regular things differently like driving different routes or brushing your teeth or hair with your off hand will challenge your brain, creating new neural pathways. Exercising both right brain (creative) and left brain (quantitative) is the goal. Music, art or plant therapy are excellent for creative activities. Puzzles, games, reading or writing are excellent for left brain.

Physical exercise can be a challenge when your usual routine is upset. Take some time to look at options on YouTube for everything from chair exercises to stretches that would be appropriate for older loved one. Look at sites like the National Institute for Aging that have a wide variety of options in this area.

Connect with friends and track with a daily challenge to keep up exercise at a reasonable pace. If you have questions about what’s appropriate, consider an online telemedicine visit to check with your doctor.

Emotional and social support are so critical when we’ve lost our usual ability to connect. Set up a schedule with family and friends to check in with each other, try to have a planned connection with your loved ones. Don’t forget the joy that a visit with family members sitting in chairs on the lawn at a safe distance will bring.

Cooking is emerging as a great passion for many people these days. Work with your older loved one on a balanced meal plan with adequate protein, consider focusing on a type of cuisine and tie it into some of the music and art items on your agenda. Hydration is hugely important as we age because our thirst sensation is diminished. Tracking how much liquid is consumed can assure adequate hydration which can prevent unnecessary hospitalization.

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COVID-19: Safe care from the start at Wellstar Safe care starts before any patient even enters a Wellstar hospital, health park, urgent care center or medical office. Before walking through the doors, patients and team members are met with a thorough screening process to protect the health and safety of everyone inside. From temperature checks to deep cleaning in between patients, the new precautions ensure everyone can get the healthcare they need, safely.

However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many Georgians may still be putting their regular medical visits on hold.

Wellstar Chief Surgical Officer Dr. William Mayfield addressed the issue and explained how Wellstar is protecting patients.

“While you may have postponed a summer vacation or missed a special event, healthcare shouldn’t be part of your canceled plans,” Dr. Mayfield said.

“Healthcare visits can often catch more serious conditions early and help improve your overall well-being and quality of life.”

“During this time, getting medical treatment is safe and should be top on your priority list,” Dr. Mayfield continued. “For the safety of all of our patients and visitors, we’ve taken extra steps to protect your health such as wearing personal protective equipment, conducting temperature checks for team members and patients, and keeping COVID-19 patients secure.”

As Wellstar welcomes patients to all facilities, strict safety measures are in place to keep you and your family safe.

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safety of patients and team members: • Patients with COVID-19 are separated from the rest of the general patient population.

• Wellstar has updated its visitor policy to limit visitation, although from time to time changes may be made to the policy. For the most updated information about visitation, please visit wellstar.org/COVID-19.

• Wellstar ensures each person coming into a Wellstar facility will have their temperature checked and will be asked about their potential COVID-19 exposure.

• Likewise, every team member entering a Wellstar facility will have their temperature checked.

• Wellstar asks each visitor or patient to bring a mask for their protection and to conserve PPE for healthcare team members.

• Wellstar observes all social distancing guidelines.

• If a person wishing to enter a Wellstar facility has symptoms consistent with respiratory illness, they will be provided a separate location to wait for treatment.

• Wellstar cleans all public areas and sanitizes in between each patient’s treatment with an approved cleaning product that protects against potential COVID-19 spread.

• All Wellstar team members who meet with patients will wear appropriate PPE for their, and the patient’s, safety.

Across Wellstar Health System, all locations are open and ready to provide safe primary care, specialty medicine, diagnostic services, procedures and surgeries to individuals and families throughout the Atlanta area and beyond.

For more information, visit wellstar.org/ safecare or call (770) 956-STAR (7827).​

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Georgia-Pacific sponsors solar roof on Mimosa Hall ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia-Pacific recently announced that it is partnering with the Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens to place a solar roof on Mimosa Hall later this year.

The building is a Greek Revival man-

sion built in 1841.

“We’re overjoyed about this,” said Mike Harris, president of the Friends of Mimosa Board of Directors. “The roof is being funded by dozens of donations from

In Memoriam

Ann B. (Averill) Broad

Ann B. (Averill) Broad, 75, of E. Hampstead, NH, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, Derry, NH. She was born on October 25, 1944 in Barre, VT, a daughter of the late Wes and Geraldine (Bixby) Averill. Ann was raised and educated in Barre, VT where she was a graduate of Spaulding High School.

She is survived by her daughter Erin (Hanlon), her husband Colin and their children MaryKate, Emma and John of E. Hampstead, NH; her daughter Emily (Shively), her husband Michael and their children Ella and Hazel of Roswell, GA; granddaughter Victoria Broad; brother Charles Averill and wife

Rosemary of Barre, Vt; sister Arlene Averill of Hardwick, VT; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, David Broad in 2010, her son, Kevin Broad in 2012 and two sisters, Sharon Crafts and Beth Averill.

Private memorial services will be held by the family at a later date in Greensboro, VT. Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry, NH is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greensboro Historical Society, PO Box 151 Greensboro, VT 05841.

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William T. Kendall

William T. Kendall, 81, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2020, at his home in Matthews, N.C. “Tom” is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Pat) Kendall, of Matthews; son Scott Kendall and wife, Karen, of Marietta, Ga.; son Michael Kendall and wife, Ann, of Charlotte; and son Richard Kendall and wife, Kimberly, of Seattle. Tom has seven beautiful grandchildren – Will, Erin, Bradley, Ryan, Kristin, Emily and Drew.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucile Kendall of Louisville, Ky., sister Roberta and brother Jimmy.

Tom never met anyone he didn’t consider a friend, and his kind, generous approach to life will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He could always be found spending time with family, fly-fishing at a local stream, or playing golf with friends. Tom and Pat lived for more than 20 years in Roswell, Ga., and were active members of Northminster Presbyterian Church.

They married in 1961 before Tom graduated from Vanderbilt University.

He then enlisted in the USMC Reserve, highlighted by his boot camp experience at Parris Island, S.C. To read the full obit, go to www.heritagecares.com.

local families and organizations and in large part by an anonymous donation of $50,000 and a generous $25,000 donation from Georgia-Pacific. We couldn’t do it without these community partners.”

The solar roof, which will be made up of 80 translucent thin-film photovoltaic panels about as thick as a credit card, will be laminated onto a new metal standing seam roof. The lightweight panels are expected to generate approximately 103 percent of the hall’s electricity and help power its domestic hot water.

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energy than it consumes, the Friends of Mimosa will seek official “Net-Zero” status under the Living Building Challenge when construction is complete, making Mimosa Hall the oldest house with the Net-Zero designation in the United States.

Currently, the oldest designated property in the United States is the 1901 Mission Zero House in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Mimosa Hall not only predates the Mission Zero House by some 70 years, but it is much bigger. At 1,500 square feet, Mission Zero consumes approximately 8700 kilowatt hours per year, while at 6,300 square feet, Mimosa is estimated to consume around 29,000 kilowatt hours.

The solar panels have a 10/25year warranty against power loss and is expected to save the City of Roswell around $5,000 annually on energy bills.

The Friends group presented the concept of a solar roof to the city in 2018 and received unanimous approval. The total cost of the project was over $147,000. In 2018, when Friends of Mimosa first proposed and received approval for the project, the city earmarked $35,990 for the project. Since then, Friends of Mimosa has fundraised for the additional cost.

Cadmus Construction, a Roswellbased environmental design company, donated the design and some of the components and will oversee the installation.

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Budget: Continued from Page 4 you’re going to have a mountain of commercial properties that are crying ‘poor,’” he said. “They’ve got all the resources in the world to appeal property tax assessments that a lot of residents have a hard time making that work. I don’t see a downside by choosing to reduce some of the expenses.”

For his part, Binder said the city is already about $12 million short of anticipated transportation sales tax dollars for projects approved by voters in 2016. Plus, he said, regular sales tax revenue that helps fund the operating budget is down.

“I’ve had a concern from the beginning on the revenues,” he said. “I think we’re a little too Pollyannaish on our revenues, especially our sales tax.”

He said other cities are proceeding with budgets based on up to a 28 percent drop in sales tax revenues.

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Binder also said he wants to see city employees get what they were promised last year, but now is not the time to pull the trigger on pay hikes.

“We have always been a data-driven council, and for us to make a decision on a comp plan where we only received a draft form and not the final report — I think it’s OK to wait a month or two until we get it,” he said.

A copy of the proposed spending plan is available on the city’s website, alpharetta.ga.us.

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DEATH NOTICES William Bellinger, 100, of Roswell, passed away May 31, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Kenneth Allan Douglass, 84, of Cumming, passed away May 30, 2020. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Edward Lamar Garrett, 77, of Cumming, passed away June 01, 2020. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Nolan Ingram, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away May 27, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Janice A, Metzler, 70, of Roswell, passed away May 24, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Paul Lane Mitchum, 24, Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary of Cumming, passed away May 30, 2020. Arrangements

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Bohdan Petryk, 89, of Cumming, passed away May 28, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Morgan, 71, of Cumming, passed away May 21, 2020. Arrangements

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Frank V. Janik, 82, of Cumming, passed away June 1, 2020. Arrangements

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Kathleen Mueller, 55, of Alpharetta, passed away May 28, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Carmen Latorre, 97, of Milton passed away June 1, 2020.

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Clarissa Pendergast, 94, of Roswell, passed away May 26, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Charles R. Raner, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away June 2, 2020. Arrangements

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Raymond Roberts, 58, of passed away May 28, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Charlotte Bennett Skinner, 76, passed away June 1, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Donald Staples, 85, of Milton, passed away May 29, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Essie Lee Treadaway, 82, of Roswell, passed away May 31, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Surya Kumari Veeramachineni, 76, of Cumming, passed away May 29, 2020.

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Luther Samples, 72, passed away May 29, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Rosa Nell Sanders, 90, of Roswell, passed away May 30, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Victor M. Velazquez, 35, of Roswell, passed away May 31, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Paula Wilkin, 69, of passed away May 30, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Green Lawn Cemetary 77, of Cumming, passed away Hope D. Woods, May 27, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Allison Flooring, 30+ years Experience; Installation/repairs all flooring types; backsplashes/shower surrounds; CARPET WRINKLES REMOVED! Free Estimates! Call 706-429-4453

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen, Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall, faucets, disposal, Best Prices; Lawn Mower Engine Repair. 20 years experience. Affordable Rates. Call or text Mike at 678-986-4833

Home Security

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc. Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237 Home Improvement

PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS and WALLS: $150 OFF any job over $1500 Many local references.

Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010 Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

34 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms.

All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs.

All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell.

Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Locally owned. $14.95 monthly monitoring.

Surveillance systems.

Best Price Guarantee.

American Guardian: Superior Products, Unparalleled Service.

(770) 446-9577.

Landscaping

Full Service LANDSCAPING Company Capable of doing your job – grading, hauling and tree service.

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237 Carreno Landscaping Monthly lawn maintenance, Retaining walls, irrigation, sod installation, plants, mulch-fertilization, tree removal, pinestraw installation. 404-3125082 or text address for work.

Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612

Pressure Wash

PRESSURE WASHING

Residential & Commercial.

Best service and most reasonable prices since 1999.

Appen-Rated 99. Home: Driveways, Fences, Decks, Home exteriors, more.

Commercial: Offices, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Pools, Apt. Complexes, more. All Pro Pressurewash call 770-766-5566 for Mark.

Roofing

ROOF LEAKING? Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 OFF Leak Repairs or 10% off New Roof. Affordable, quality roofing. Based in Roswell.

Serving North Atlanta since 1983. Call to schedule FREE Quote: 770-284-3123.

Christian Brothers Roofing

ROOF TROUBLE? Call for FREE Quote $500 OFF* New Roof Purchase.

Findlay Roofing

770-744-5700 “Appen-Rated 99” *Cannot combine with any other discount.

Tree Services COMPLETE TREE SERVICES Appen-Rated 98 Text or Call us for a FREE quote appointment.

Tree removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Free mulch, Fully insured, Emergency 24/7 770-450-8188

Tree Services

YELLOW RIBBON TREE EXPERTS

24 hour emergency service.

Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims.

25+ years experience.

Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges!

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, 770-512-8733. www.yellowribbontree.com SavATree (formerly 404Cuttree) for any and all of your tree needs. We save trees too! Perfect reviews.

Professional, honest services and very competitive rates. FREE QUOTES. Please call 678-506-0006 to schedule a quote.

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