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Dozens of demonstrators conduct a peaceful rally protesting racism and police brutality at the Solidarity Rally June 20 at Roswell City Hall. The protest was held in conjunction with Mayor Lori Henry and the Rev. Sabin Strickland, pastor of Pleasant Hill Church.

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Roswell adjusts year-end budget to reflect downturn in sales taxes

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The pandemic’s impact on local government’s finances is making itself known. At the June 22 City Council meeting, Roswell staff presented end-of-year budget amendments for fiscal year 2020 that included several dips in funding because of the economic downturn.

“Due to the impact of COVID-19, our revenues are anticipated to come in less than what we had budgeted,” said Budget Manager Harpreet Hora.

Some of the most visible changes are in the general fund, which took a $2 million hit from reduced sales tax revenue during the pandemic. However, Roswell did find some cushioning from property tax revenues, which came in $1.8 million higher than anticipated.

The hotel/motel fund also came in shorter than anticipated, with a $550,00 reduction in tax revenue.

Roswell also found itself at a $300,000 loss from recent emergency repairs. In March, the city closed northbound lanes at Old Alabama Road near Riverside Road to fix a sinkhole that had developed in the area.

The lion’s share of the emergency repair funds, however, went to the Old Mill Machine Shop on Vickery Creek.

“There was some damage caused to the retaining wall behind the Old Mill Machine Shop,” Hora said. “This was due to the heavy rains, and city staff had to perform some emergency repairs.”

The estimated remaining fund balance over reserve by policy is $1.66 million, which includes funds set aside for financial uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic.

All told, the net impact of the budget amendments is approximately $109,000.

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Elected officials take stance on racism The Roswell City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning racism at the June 22 City Council meeting. The vote came two days after a Solidarity Rally protesting racial inequity was held in front of City Hall.

The resolution acknowledges the history of racial inequity in the community and includes vows to seek an end to institutional racism.

Mayor Lori Henry said the resolution was drafted with input from Rev. Dr. Sabin Strickland, pastor of Pleasant Hill Church, Pleasant Hill Church members and other faith-based community leaders.

Several public commenters thanked the city for the initiative and urged officials to consider more action. Some asked for specific steps and goals to complement the resolution.

“These are initial steps,” Henry said. “These are the first steps we’re taking. We will continue along this path until we see some positive change.”

In the coming weeks, Henry expects to create a mayor’s task force to address issues of racial inequity within Roswell. mously passed the fiscal year 2020 year-end budget amendments.

In other action at the meeting, the city signed an agreement with Fulton County for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Municipal Reimbursement Program. The maximum amount Roswell could receive through the program is just shy of $400,000.

City of Roswell schedules Citizens’ Police Academy ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department is inviting Roswell residents and business owners to attend the Citizens’ Police Academy. This free program, which begins Aug. 18, is designed to introduce members of the public to various functions of police work.

During the 10-week academy, participants will become familiar with the aspects of the Roswell Police Department. Participants will receive first-hand knowledge of police operations, including the K9 unit, SWAT team, DUI enforcement, 911 Communications Center and criminal case investigations.

Upon completion of the course, participants will take part in a graduation ceremony, with the reception held Tuesday, October 20.

The department is now accepting application. The academy will begin Aug. 18 and will be held every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The first class will be located at the Roswell Police Department, 39 Hill St. Applicants must be 21 years or older, pass a background check, and must be a Roswell resident or business owner. Applications are available at the Roswell Police Department, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or online at roswellgov.com/citizenspoliceacademy.

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Cities cancel, adapt 4th of July festivities

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced local cities to reevaluate how to host large gatherings, including traditional 4th of July celebrations.

While most have canceled annual festivities, some cities are seeking alternative means for celebrating.

Milton The City of Milton, for example, traditionally hosts a walking parade in conjunction with the Crabapple Community Association. The two groups have decided to cancel the event after reviewing guidelines released by state and national health authorities.

However, the groups are considering other ways to involve the community during the 4th of July. Some current ideas include posting photos of patriotic outfits on the city’s social media pages; sharing images of decorated bikes, wagons and houses; and posting July 4th-themed trivia questions.

Everyone, including non-Milton residents, is invited to participate in these

activities. More details will be available on the city’s Facebook page, facebook. com/thecityofmiltonga.

Cumming Independence Day celebrations will go on as planned in the City of Cumming but with some changes to accommodate for social distancing. Some activities, such as live music and a dance contest, have been canceled.

The 63rd annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. As in years past, the parade route will end at the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road.

This year, the route will be extended to allow for more social distancing. It will begin at the Forsyth County Tax Commissioner’s Office, 1092 Tribble Gap Road, and will move south on Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road through downtown Cumming toward the Fairgrounds.

Fireworks will be held that evening starting approximately at 9:30 p.m.

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Alpharetta The City of Alpharetta’s annual July

4th celebration at Wills Park has been canceled.

The event, which has run for more than the past 20 years, was canceled in April when city officials were forced to decide whether to commit the funds during the early stages of the pandemic, according to Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard.

The shows had proven popular, with a concert from the Alpharetta City Band, food trucks and vendors providing entertainment and refreshments throughout the day ahead of the giant fireworks display at dusk.

Avalon, which often hosts its own special events around holidays, has announced no special events planned for the Fourth, although many stores will be open.

Dunwoody Dunwoody traditionally celebrates Independence Day with a 4th of July parade featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. Last year the parade attracted more than 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators.

In early May, the Dunwoody Home-

owners Association, the parade organizers, announced the parade would be postponed. There is currently no information about a rescheduled parade.

Johns Creek Johns Creek historically has held its Independence Day celebration on July 3 with fireworks, a concert and children’s activities at Newtown Park. The event has been canceled for this year.

Roswell The City of Roswell has created a new festivity this year: Stars and Stripes around Roswell. As a part of the event, the city will place flags and banners throughout its parks, historic homes, Canton Street and Holcomb Bridge Road. All residents and businesses are invited to participate in the effort.

Traditionally, organizers host a Barbecue and Bluegrass event with live music on the historic grounds of Barrington Hall.

The city also usually hosts its Fireworks Extravaganza at Roswell High School in the evening. That event has been postponed to an undetermined date.

Alpharetta announces pop-up skatepark to draw crowds from downtown

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Inspired by a youthful outcry, Alpharetta will open a pop-up skateboard facility at Union Hill Park this week.

The impromptu facility comes less than a month after the City Council voted to prohibit skateboarding in the core downtown and within public parking facilities.

That action came after downtown residents complained of the constant din from the wheels racing over pavers at City Center.

Residents, including some council members, said the skateboarders presented a hazard to pedestrian and street traffic.

All agreed skateboarders have no place in parking decks, where the inclines have drawn a regular crowd of coasters.

In the wake of the city’s action, a group of skateboard advocates launched a petition this month to encourage officials to explore a permanent facility for their constituency. So far, the petition, available at change.org/Alpharetta, has more than 875 signatures.

DJ Snyder, an Alpharetta High School graduate now living in North Carolina, said he launched the campaign to spread the word among all his friends in Alpharetta.

Snyder, 27, said he remains close to the local skateboard community and wanted to pursue a solution.

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Hayden Bray and his 4-year-old son Asher of Cumming spent Saturday morning testing out the new popup skateboard facility at Union Hill Park in Alpharetta.

“This is something for the community and for the upcoming youngsters, the younger people who don’t have places to skate,” he said.

Back when he was in high school,

Snyder said, kids would use the surfaces at Wills Park for skateboarding.

“They had the baseball fields, the football fields, a horse park, even a Frisbee Golf course, but there was nothing for skateboarders,” he said. “We would skateboard down the rails and on the ledges, down the stairsteps. Then, we’d get kicked out.”

Bray Hayden, 27, a lifelong Alpharetta resident, said he remembers mounting a drive 10 years ago for a skateboard park. He launched a petition that eventually carried some 2,000 signatures, but the city backed out after showing some initial interest.

“The City Council guys were like, ‘we don’t want to bring a punk image to Alpharetta,”’ Hayden recalled. “I think the negative image of the skateboarder has gone down a lot, and we’ve got some younger people in the city, so this is an opportunity.”

Hayden said he takes his children skating regularly, but the opportunities are limited. The nearest skateboard park is at Fowler Park in Cumming.

“There’s no safe place to skateboard in Alpharetta that’s not illegal,” he said.

“That predisposes them to interactions with the police.”

Snyder said he recognizes that skateboard parks are expensive, and the city can’t shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars in the middle of a recession. Still,

he said, the skateboard community is ready to pitch in.

So far, no one with the city has begun researching a full-fledged skate park, said Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard.

“We don’t even have a design,” he said. “But we are committed to continuing to discuss it with the skateboarders.”

Publicskateparkguide.com, an online resource for advocates and park planners, puts the average price to design and build a skatepark at $45 a square foot. Its industry survey places the cost of a 3,000-square-foot park, capable of accommodating a few skaters at a time, at about $145,000. A 16,000-square-foot skatepark, capable of supporting a large neighborhood and patrons from the region, would cost about $720,000.

Drinkard said it would be important to include skateboarders on the design process, because it makes no sense to build a park that had no users.

Snyder said he knows people within his network who are capable of contributing design plans. He said he also knows people willing to contribute with fund drives.

“We’re all about creating a solution,” Snyder said. “In Alpharetta — it’s a very nice community — I think we can manage a park that’s reasonable for both sides that keeps [skateboarders] excited and off the streets.”

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s weeks-long battle over the 2021 budget ended June 22, just days before it went into effect and after weeks of squabbling that divided the City Council.

The 7-0 vote belied tensions that mounted recently over whether the city could afford a pay raise for employees that was scheduled to go into effect in April under the 2020 budget. That raise was shelved in March by Mayor Jim Gilvin due to an uncertain economy brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

But Gilvin revived the pay raise last month in his proposed 2021 budget by introducing a one-time employee “bonus” of $1 million that would compensate for the canceled pay raise without obligating the city to establish new base salaries.

That plan was defeated in a 4-3 vote June 1, spurring the mayor to take his case to local news outlets and social media. His campaign generated a flood of emails to council members who voted down the item. Some of the emails accused the four council members of abandoning police and fire employees.

Salary increases return But, in a turnaround at the last council meeting of the month, the four council members who originally opposed the mayor’s proposal went one better.

Councilman Jason Binder introduced a new plan that includes retroactive merit pay increases for employees from April through June and on into the new budget cycle.

All totaled, the pay hikes are estimated to cost the city about $1.25 million.

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The issue came to a head at the June 16 council meeting when a group of residents, including a current police officer, spoke in favor of restoring the pay hikes the mayor had proposed.

At the June 22 meeting, some council members took the opportunity to protest the way the mayor handled negotiating the budget process.

Officials criticize mayor Councilman Donald Mitchell called the mayor’s portrayal a “lie” at Monday’s meeting.

“I want you to know the truth,” Mitchell said. “We didn’t cut your salary in April. That was done by the mayor, and it was also done by senior management.

The council was not consulted on that.”

Mitchell said there isn’t one council member who doesn’t respect the work of first responders and the entire city staff.

Councilman Burnett had his own axe to grind.

“I take things like last Monday personally; there’s no two ways about it,” Burnett said, adding that the safety and security of residents is paramount to him. He said plumbing the depths of the budget to secure the raises took time, but it was necessary during a potential financial crisis.

“Just because we say, ‘not now,’ doesn’t mean ‘no,’” he said, addressing city employees.

Salary study also funded In addition to the 3 percent merit pay

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Roswell mayor calls for change at Solidarity Rally

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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Roswell officials join local faith leaders June 20 in a pledge to stand against racism.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell is taking action to address racial inequity in its government, according to Mayor Lori Henry.

Henry joined the Rev. Sabin Strickland, pastor of Pleasant Hill Church, June 20 to host a Solidarity Rally in front of City Hall. Dozens of residents attended the peaceful protest against racism and police brutality.

The gathering is the latest in some 14 peaceful protests the city has seen since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 26, Police Chief James Conroy said.

During her speech, Henry said it is now paramount that Roswell acknowledges its past with slavery and the historical role of government in maintaining racial inequity. She added that local cities must begin intentionally dismantling any vestiges of racism present in their systems.

“As a local government, we are uniquely situated to examine policies and press for legislative change,” Henry said. “We have all the people, the resources and ideas we need to be a city of inclusion and equality. I don’t want any

Demonstrators sign a banner June 20 as part of a pledge to stand against racism. mother in Roswell to fear allowing her teenager to drive a car, go on a run or walk down a public street.”

She vowed that in the coming days,

Roswell will take several steps to create change. The most immediate action was passage of a resolution to condemn racism at the June 22 City Council meeting.

Roswell will also form a mayor’s task force to continue the conversation about racial injustices and to identify areas in need of change. Henry said the task force will be made up of local AfricanAmerican leaders, key community stakeholders and city leaders.

Henry and other speakers also encouraged everyone to vote and participate in the census.

Strickland, who has spoken at similar gatherings in the past, emphasized the need for solidary as a powerful force of community to enact change.

“Solidarity requires effort to secure and to obtain,” he said. “Solidarity doesn’t just happen. It is marked by intentionality… When it is real, when it is right, when it is true, solidarity exposes the absurdity of inequity, inequality, injustice…

“We can’t go it alone. We won’t be successful on our own.”

The City of Roswell posted a video of the rally and the speakers on its Facebook page at facebook.com/CityofRoswellGA.

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Businesses take grand-opening plunge amid economic downturn

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Opening a local business amid a pandemic and economic crunch is not ideal, but several Forsyth County business owners are taking the initiative to begin their new ventures and put people to work.

At Halycon, the 135-acre mixed-use development in south Forsyth County, six new businesses have either opened or will begin operations in the coming weeks. The Collection shopping outlet in Cumming has also recently welcomed a new retailer.

On June 20, Clarissa Gibson opened her new shop, The Gibson Co. at Halcyon. Gibson Co. is a home-décor and gift store featuring unique and one-ofa-kind creations made in-house and by local artists.

Gibson had no prior business ownership experience before opening her first venture, “The Redo Gal,” a furniture restoration firm run out of her garage with her husband and mother-in-law working along by her side.

The family opened their first shop in 2016 in a cottage in north Forsyth County, expanded to included décor and are now operating location No. 2 at Halcyon.

Gibson said she had her eye trained on Halcyon for some time and decided to move forward with the location despite the current economic uncertainty.

“While no one can predict the future, the most encouraging part of this year is that it seems like there is a new excitement in the air,” she said. “I think we have all recognized the value of spending more time with each other, laughing and dreaming. We believe this location at

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Gibson Co., a home-décor and gift store at Halcyon, features unique, one-of-a-kind creations made in-house by local artists.

Halcyon will provide the perfect atmosphere for that.”

Gibson made a significant gamble opening her first business around six years ago, and of course, opening another location in a crippled economy is a risk, but one she thinks is worth taking.

“It is a scary and exciting feeling all at once,” Gibson said. “Most great things are exactly that. It is when you turn your fear into fuel and decide you’re going to let control go, take a risk and have a little faith. And with that, here we are. Of course, there were obstacles and

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At least one business opening its doors has seen an increase in sales amid the pandemic.

Owner Starla Pellegrino will open the doors of Unexpected Pooch Boutique & Bistro in Halcyon on August 8. The concept blends pet nutrition and pet fashion with a French bistro environment.

Pellegrino’s first location, in the Alpharetta Crossing Shopping Center, has experienced a growth in sales in recent

months despite the business switching its platform to curbside pickup, online shipping and delivery.

Pellegrino said a positive attitude is “always in style,” and believes the foot traffic friendly environment of Halcyon will allow her second location to thrive, even amid a pandemic.

Women’s fashion boutique Versona, which offers apparel, jewelry and accessories, opened June 11 at The Collection. The company had planned to open 156 stores this year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that figure has been reduced to 60.

Rob Dornan, regional vice president for Versona, said the company chose The Collection for the dense population of the area and that they could fill a niche the mall needed.

It is an exciting time for Versona, Dornan said, because its competitors are shutting their doors while the company continues to add new locations. The pandemic, as well as the prevalence of online shopping, has cut into the pockets of all brick-and-mortar store owners, Dornan said, but people still enjoy shopping in person.

Along with the Gibson Co., two other businesses opened in late June at Halcyon. Pilates and dance studio “Joey” opened June 29 and Salata, which offers customizable salads and wraps, began operations on June 25, becoming the company’s 10th location in Georgia.

Two new additions have also opened in Halcyon’s Market Hall. CT Al Pastor is a quick-service concept from CT Cantina Taqueria, also in the complex. Holmes Slice features pizza from wood-burning ovens opened by Taylor Neary, owner of Restaurant Holmes in Alpharetta.

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Chattahoochee Recreation Area expands options for park visitors

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Nature lovers now have more options for hiking, kayaking and volunteering.

On June 20, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area started Phase II of its reopening strategy. The biggest change is that visitors can now make use of all commercial services on the river. This include services offered

by Nantahala Outdoor Center, Deep South Fly Anglers, Shoot the Hooch, River Through Atlanta, Kayak Classes of Georgia and Tie One On. The national parkland borders the Chattahoochee River in areas of Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek and runs north into Forsyth County.

Previously, in May, some park trails and river access were reopened with waived entry fees. Park entrance fees have resumed, and signage on how to electronically pay the $5 entrance fee are available at each parking area.

Additional changes from Phase II include new volunteer opportunities and the opportunity to issue special use permits.

Some facilities remain closed for public health and safety, including comfort stations and the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center in the Island Ford unit.

“We welcome visitors back to the park for increased recreation opportunities in Chattahoochee River NRA,” said Acting Superintendent Ann Honious.

“We ask visitors to remember to recreate responsibly by recreating with the people in your household. Give others plenty of room whether you are on a trail, at a boat launch, or in a parking lot. Follow the CDC social distancing guidelines for staying 6 feet away from others. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth if you’re near others.”

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is following guidelines from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities for increasing access. It will implement a phased approached for reopening any remaining closures on a park-by-park basis.

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Fulton County Libraries begin curbside services FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Public Library System is reopening some services for the first time since its closure in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting July 1, the library system began offering curbside pick-up and drop-off services for library materials, including books, DVDs and CDs. When the libraries closed, patrons were instructed to hold on to any checked-out materials and they would not accrue any additional fines. Holds were also extended.

The library buildings are still closed to the public, but any items placed on hold are now available for pick up Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at most locations. Participating library branches include Alpharetta, East Roswell, Milton, Ocee, Sandy Spring and Roswell.

“Our patrons have been so gracious during this challenging time, quickly adapting to the digital services only model of library services during COVID-19,” said Library Director Gayle Holloman. “Our staff has jumped in and created virtual programming, expanded our ‘Ask a Librarian’ hours, implemented virtual book clubs, and taught countless patrons how to use digital library services, but now, we are ready to get back to our branches and get books in hands.”

Anyone seeking to pick up materials must bring their library or photo ID with them and park in the designated spot for curbside pickup. Signs are available in the lots with a phone number for patrons to call to alert library staff of their arrival.

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“I am thankful that we could finally reach a unanimous decision to amend the mayor’s original budget,” Binder said after the vote. He added he is especially grateful to Mitchell, Burnett and Richard for upholding “their fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers.”

“They had the fortitude to wait until the requested information was finally provided to us last week,” Binder said.

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bins located at the front of participating libraries.

All returned items will be placed in quarantine and not available for check out for a minimum of 24 hours.

Residents are asked to not donate books at this time.

The library system is also offering extended hours for its live assistance site, ‘Ask a Librarian,’ Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Virtual programming is continuing on the system’s social media pages.

For more information, visit afpls.org. sarily costly during this uncertain time.”

In his remarks to the council, Gilvin said he was satisfied that the intent of his original proposal had been met.

“I’m glad we’ve come to something we can all agree on,” he said. “It doesn’t always happen, especially in an environment where there are so many moving parts. But I also appreciate the people who reached out to us to make sure that we understood that public safety is our top priority as a community.”

The 2021 budget calls for total spending of $140 million. Of that total, about half — $72.2 million — is budgeted for the general fund which pays for the city’s day-to-day operations. General fund spending is down by 2 percent from the 2020 budget.

The adopted budget is available on the city’s website, alpharetta.ga.us.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — A colossal change to Georgia high school basketball will be implemented this season. At its June 23 meeting, the Georgia High School Association’s Executive Committee approved a 30-second shot clock which will be in place over the next three seasons.

The move was heralded by the state’s basketball community, which has long shown support for a shot clock, but it could present growing pains.

For years, many coaches have been clamoring for a shot clock, but there have also been concerns over finding personnel to run the clock and operate it effectively, as well as game delays when the equipment malfunctioned.

But those concerns have not been enough to deter the push.

Under the measure, the shot clock will be phased in. Beginning in 2020-21, the clock will only be used in select holiday tournaments and showcase games.

The next season, each region will decide on using a shot clock. Beginning in the 2022-23 season, the shot clock will be

used in all varsity games, including the state playoffs.

One head coach in Gwinnett County reported the GHSA polled coaches last fall regarding shot clocks. The survey of over 250 coaches showed that 77 percent were in favor of the device in high school games, and only 30 percent believed running the clock was out of the feasible scope of athletic departments.

Chattahoochee boys basketball is one of the few Georgia teams to compete in a GHSA-sanctioned tournament that featured a shot clock. The GHSA permitted a 30-second shot clock in a sanctioned event for the first time at the Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic in November 2019.

For the Cougars, who won the 201920 Class 6A state championship, it was no big deal. Head coach Chris Short said

the Cougars’ fast-tempo play led to little concern putting a shot up within 30 seconds of possession.

Short said the issue will be in the logistics. Schools must not only find someone to run the clock, they will need to provide compensation, which can be strained by purchasing the clocks themselves. Goal-mounted clocks come with a higher cost over floor-mounted units but are easily visible for players.

Managing the connection between the clock and its operator is also a consideration.

At the Hawks-Naismith tournament, Short said the clocks were wireless, but there were connection issues.

Short is in favor of the GHSA using a shot clock and would like to see a goalmounted, wired shot clock installed at his school.

The GHSA’s approval comes a few months after a vote to implement a national shot clock was squashed. The National Federation of State High School Association — which oversees all state high school athletic governing bodies — voted down a proposal that would implement a nationwide, 35-second shot clock. An NFHS official said the organization will “continue to explore the shot clock issue.”

Georgia will be the 10th state to use a shot clock for high school games.

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What I do know is that this remote communication between people just doesn’t satisfy. It doesn’t feel very fulfilling to me. Yes, the remoteness of the connections serves a need through the pandemic; it protects us from exposure to the virus.

However, that Is exactly what we get — a remote connection, which is better than no connection, I guess. But is it?

A case in point: all those isolated — some dying, some surviving, but all separated from their family and friends, folks who were caught in assisted care facilities when the pandemic broke out. Ask them

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Karyn Doyle, 54, of Milton, passed away June 19, 2020.

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OPINION how comforting it was to see a familiar face — on a screen or on the other side of a window — compared to being with them in person. I suspect that the degree of comfort they received from those screens was tragically and implicatively inadequate. The screen did not fill the room with love or confidence or texture of any kind. It did not bring joy or comfort. It did not fill that nagging hole in the confinedone’s heart. It was, at best, an impotent proxy to the warm-blooded human connection, no more than a passing shadow.

It pains me thinking of friends who entered and remained in hospitals alone because family and friends were not allowed. It breaks my heart to think of all the families and friends of those who have died who were never able to say good-bye or to celebrate their passing in any way other than their own personal and private grief instead of at a funeral.

It is hard to say good-bye when you cannot say good-bye. That pain and the loss just never moves off center. It just hovers and lingers, sort of like a virus.

This pandemic is introducing us to new ways to conduct ourselves, for sure.

But I am not at all sure that there is a net benefit.

We already have enough trouble in our world because of our remoteness — be-

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cause we are too isolated from the rest of humanity to have empathy or be impacted enough to try to fix our broken world full of broken people whose primary need is a connection to others. If one has no idea what the life of another is like, it is impossible to care very much for them one way or another. When more people are like that, our collective humanity sinks and withdraws, and ultimately what is left is at best, a shell. That is not the direction we want to go. It is the opposite of how and where we want to go.

Solution Direct personal connection is where M A Y A O P E N B E S T E D I E S O A R G N A T S I A B U S M A R S H E A S M O T H E R I E T E N S

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we find safety, security, and completeness. It is the basis for our tribe. It is also our only true path to any degree of happiness. It fills the holes in our humanity, and It is an ingredient for which there is no substitute. Dostoevsky, perhaps, best described our need for humanity when he wrote: “What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love.”

And maybe I would take his thought just one step further and simply say that “hell is the suffering of being isolated from personal contact — face to face — and interaction with your fellow man.”

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