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Goats invade Wills Park Two goats feed on unwanted vegetation July 24 at Wills Park in Alpharetta. The animals are among some 40 goats the city is using to help landscape the park. Read more, Page 15.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Another controversial video surfaced July 26 regarding the Roswell Police Department, this time showing officers intentionally “freezing out” a 13-year-old during one of the coldest nights of the year. The officer involved, Sgt. Daniel Elzy, was later named Supervisor of the Year before the video was made public. He was placed on administrative leave July 19 – over half a year after the incident. Around 1 a.m. on Jan. 2, a teenager driving a golf cart near Alpharetta Highway was stopped by officers who said they suspected it was stolen. The teenager said that he was going to Starbucks and did not know that he could not use a golf cart on the road. When asked about his mother and her contact information, the teenager gave vague responses. The teenager was eventually handcuffed and detained, not arrested, in a police vehicle as officers attempted to figure out what to do in the situation. Sgt. Daniel Elzey was the supervisor on scene. Officers eventually decided to keep the teenager, who was wearing a hoodie
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Roswell police officers told the 13-yearold that they would not turn the heat on in the car, where he was detained, until he told them his mother’s phone number.
and sweatpants, in the back of an unheated patrol car until he answered their questions. Temperatures that night reached as low as 11 degrees Fahrenheit, according to AccuWeather. “Getting cold yet?” Elzey asked the teenager in the video. “You’re going to hang tight right here, since you can’t remember mom’s phone number. And if I can make contact with mom, then we’ll get some heat going.” Another officer commented in the video that Elzey was “freezing out” the teenager and that all of the windows in the patrol car were rolled down with the heat off. The teenager was later returned to his mother with no charges. years in federal prison on charges that they manipulated the market for shares of MedCareers Group, Inc. They also, according to the charges, carried out a second investment fraud scheme using a new business corporation, Find.com Acquisition, Inc., that they organized as bait for investors. “These defendants manipulated the stock of a publicly traded company by orchestrating two schemes, netting over $2.5 million from investors,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “At the same time they were rigging the stock
The video became public just days after two other controversial videos of Roswell police incidents made headlines. The first, released July 12, garnered national outrage after two officers used a coin-flip app to determine the fate of a woman pulled over for speeding. The two officers involved, Courtney Brown and Kristee Wilson, were placed on administrative leave and later fired July 26. Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant said that he had learned of that incident just before the July 4 holiday and took action “immediately” after learning about it. Less than a week after the first video surfaced, on July 18, another video was released showing a Roswell K-9 disobeying a handler’s orders and attacking a teenager who was sitting down with his hands up. Unlike the previous two videos, the City of Roswell voluntarily released the full hour-and-a-half body camera video of the latest incident on its social media channels. Parts of the video have been blurred and some audio redacted to protect the teenager’s identity, according to the city. All three videos were released after 11Alive investigators allegedly received tips from Roswell officers who said they were concerned for the public’s safety. Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant called for an internal investigation following release of the first video with the coin flip arrest. market, the defendants fleeced dozens of investors in a separate fraud scheme.” The conspiracy culminated in two “pump and dump” schemes carried out in March and May 2010. Bercoon and Goldstein used the bulk of the over $1.5 million raised from investors for unrelated purposes, such as subsidizing their other business ventures and making payments to themselves and their family members. In addition to their 10 years in
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Roswell Council opens 84 Canton St. parking spots to public By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
Brunch Bill passes
ROSWELL, Ga. — Parking, one of the biggest concerns facing Canton Street, has been brought up time and time again, and the Roswell City Council is listening. At its regularly scheduled meeting July 23, the City Council voted unanimously to sign a lease that would free up 84 parking spaces in the heart of Canton Street. The lease is with Cimerron Properties, Inc., which owns the parking lot near Oli+Ve, Pie Hole and the Minton House on the corner of Canton Street and Norcross Street. It is also known as the Hagan Property. The agreement limits public parking at the lot from 6-11 p.m., MondaysThursdays, and from 6 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday. The lease will set the city back $4,500 per month, with normal maintenance for wear and tear, and will be good for one year. The agreement is renewable for up to three years. Councilman Matthew Tyser said that this lot would be a “critical” piece during the construction of the nearby hotel. The lot is positioned next to the Green Street parking lot and currently only has pedestrian access between these two lots. Director of Transportation Steve
The Roswell City Council likewise unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays starting at 11 a.m. if approved by a city-wide referendum. Roswell voters will see the option on the ballot in conjunction with the 2018 general election. The ballot will have the following printed on it: “Shall the governing authority of the City of Roswell be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M.?” with a yes or no option. The general election will be on Nov. 6 and will have a voter registration deadline of Oct. 9. Canton Street visitors can now use the 84 parking spots on the Hagan Property outside of business hours thanks to a Roswell City Council vote. Acenbrak said that it would be “easy” to create inter-parcel connectivity for vehicles between the two lots. Some council members were concerned over some of the verbiage in the
agreement that holds the city responsible for any damages in the lot that goes above “normal wear and tear.” Councilman Marcelo Zapata urged the Transportation Department to docu-
ment the current condition of the lot to have a reference point for any damages or changes. Acenbrak said that he would be “happy” to do such an assessment and define “normal wear and tear.” Several members of the public came up to thank the council for this initiative and encourage them to vote in favor of it. The measure passed unanimously.
Tax break for homeowners clears Alpharetta council By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta residents will vote this November on two measures that could provide them future savings on their annual property tax bill. The first measure, passed by the City Council July 23, asks residents whether to approve an increase in the local homestead exemption by an additional $5,000. If passed by voters and approved in the 2019 Legislature, it would decrease
property tax bills for local homeowners by about $24 a year beginning in 2020. The ballot question also carries a provision to eliminate income restrictions for the $10,000 senior homestead exemption residents 65 and older now enjoy. Alpharetta already has one of the largest local homestead exemptions in the state, providing owner-occupied homeowners $40,000 off their assessment for city property taxes. City officials estimate local homeowners currently save about $2.4 million annually
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Alpharetta already has one of the largest local homestead exemptions in the state, providing owner-occupied homeowners $40,000 off their assessment for city property taxes. from the exemption. Councilman Jason Binder, who helped draft the measure, said the additional $5,000 exemption is needed to compensate homeowners for rising property values. The current homestead exemption, he said, simply doesn’t mean as much as it once did. Binder said increasing the homestead exemption will provide long-term relief for homeowners and place Alpharetta back at the forefront of area cities offering its residents the lowest municipal tax burden. A second ballot measure this fall will provide all homeowners in most Fulton County cities more immediate tax relief.
Thanks to legislation passed in March, voters can pass a measure that will reset their property values back to 2016 levels, then cap future increases to no more than 3 percent each year. If passed, the initiative would go into effect in 2019 when Fulton County would set residential property values back to their lowest point over the past three years – probably those set in 2016. That first year, the appraisal on the property would be allowed to climb by 4 percent. After that, future increases would be capped at 3 percent or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is
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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK GEORGIA, PART X
University of Georgia journalism dean warns against barren local newsrooms By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The dean of Grady College, the University of Georgia’s School of Journalism, says recent trends to trim newsrooms is inviting government corruption. Charles Davis, who has worked in journalDavis ism as a reporter or professor for more than 30 years, says he is disturbed watching local papers continue to cut staff and decrease circulation in efforts to stay afloat, due in part to recent tariffs from President Donald Trump on Canadian wood products and paper. The layoff announcements are picking up steam, especially at high-profile publications. On July 23, The New York Daily News released half its newsroom. The paper’s owner, Tronc, said it plans other layoffs at other newsrooms across the country in the coming weeks. Back in April, the Tampa Bay Times, one of the country’s 10 largest dailies, cut 50 reporters from its staff. Davis got his start at papers beginning as a sports reporter for The Athens Banner-Herald, but he quickly decided his passion for sports didn’t make for a career in the field. “I was so passionate about sports that I found it really difficult to cover it,” he said. “I would’ve had next to an impossible time covering critically UGA sports.” Instead, he moved to business news, a world unfamiliar to him. Davis had a steep learning curve, which he said he found exciting, rather than intimidating. In one instance, an editor asked him to write a story on “risk arbitrage,” a term he hadn’t even heard of. Davis later decided the academic world suited him, because he could attempt to help and influence the next generation of journalists. But he still feels connected to local papers, describing them as an essential part of democracy. “Stripping bare newsrooms and leaving behind the remains of what were once really robust news companies is a national tragedy,” he said. Davis said it is “remarkably pain-
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Charles Davis, right, dean of Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia, participates in a lecture with students. ful” for him to watch as tariffs quicken the pace of what he described as a slow moving train wreck in the devaluation of local journalism. However, Davis remains optimistic about the industry, pointing to certain companies who are now breaking even or profiting from digital platforms. Recent big-money philanthropic purchases of failing publications have also helped, he said, and may be part of the future of local news. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have seen steep rises in subscriptions in recent years, but Davis isn’t sure that national papers with huge followings solve the issue. “If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed,” he said. “When you’re talking about city councilmen and county commissioners up there on the podium making decisions, looking down the room and not seeing a single member of the news media, I guarantee it will embolden them to do some really
If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed.” Charles Davis Dean of Grady College bad stuff.” Davis doesn’t talk about corruption as a risk when elected officials operate without journalists in the room; to him it is an inevitability. The press is a watchdog that cannot be sacrificed in a democracy, he said, and to keep local news around will require a change from the citizenry. As engrossed as he is in the world of news, Davis stresses the need for disengagement and other areas of passion and interest. He tells his kids that when
they’re feeling low about the world to try to do something good for someone else. Frequent trips to the movie theater also help Davis distract himself from his Twitter feed and the day’s disturbing news. Through all of this, though, Davis said he has never worked a day in his life. “I’ve been very, very, very lucky to find two careers in my life that were dream careers,” he said. “Journalism and teaching have given me everything.”
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A hiker treks on the Appalachian Trail somewhere in Virginia about halfway to the trail’s end.
After the hike In September it will be two years since I finished my Appalachian Trail hike. Time has rushed by like a runaway train since I returned to civilization – as I knew it would. I did Ray appen the hike because I Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com wanted to slow down time, and it worked. It really worked. But everything has a cost, so now life is making up for it. I still have remnants of what the trail gifted me — the lifelines it offers. Most of those remnants are people, my “hiker trash” peeps I met out there on the sides of mountains, in crowded shelters, on isolated forest paths lined with rock walls covered in felt-like green moss — drenched in the rain at night with Queen’s Sweeper running down a lonely ridge, dodging lightening strikes; summiting sleepy, defiant, cloud-covered mountains in New Hampshire with Mercury and Minion; walking through those slices of time from years ago, off the beaten path trail-towns, down their quiet streets with Stan; sitting on a bench in front of the little post office in Vermont in the afternoon sun and watching people come and go; talking with a waitress who now cares for her invalid mother and who used to take care of hikers in the trail restaurant she worked in; collapsing and near exhaustion at the last hostel in Maine before the hundred-mile woods whose owner served us mountainous stacks of pancakes, hash browns and warm maple syrup and then played Beatles songs on the piano without stopping with Two-Pack and Pirate just a few days away from the end; Mount
Katahdin which I climbed alone starting in the night then through the clouds as dawn broke and the wind picked up and chilled me to the core with only a couple hundred yards to go. And I am still coming down from that mountain. I suspect I always will. It seems like the trail was some sort of magic spell, one that swept me up for half a year and which still lingers. Yes I am back in Alpharetta, but it seems like every so often, my hiker peeps reach back out to me and restore just enough of that spell to power me through and forward. Humdinger, who I walked back off the edge of a cliff one afternoon and cared for just long enough to stop her trail meltdown, emailed me yesterday. She is a retired physician who had hiked all over the world. We never really hiked together but had brief moments — pitching tents at the same site, passing each other on mountain sides, taking lunch the same afternoon near a lake in Maine, and those few days that I stayed near her to make sure that she would finish before I broke camp early in the morning and never saw her again. Her almost unedited email to me — and it appears written during her current hike on her cell phone — tells the real story about the trail and post-AT life better than I could. I don’t think she would mind sharing it with you. Her email is the same one I get often enough from my other peeps. The story never changes. Hi Alpaca Thinking of you recently for 2 reasons in particular. First, on my thru hike of the Lebanon mtn trail in april, i met a French
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Hike: Continued from Page 6 lady who wanted a companion to hike the GR5 with her. It has been on my list and i think we will start end April 2019. Grande randonee, GR. (“Big walk”). From the north sea in holland down to Menton on the mediterranean, in france near the italian border. (This is a slight south end variant ) we plan to mostly tent but eat in gites, refuges, etc along the way. so not much food to carry, nor stove. It is about 2600 km, vs 3520 for AT, and likely a lot easier although the last month or so is thru Alps. Anyway, you mentioned another long hike was in your future, and if this interests you, i would be delighted if you join us for part or all of it. A third hiker from our Lebanon group, a lovely lebanese canadian guy from montreal, may well join us too. Secondly: a close relative of mine, Ardi, is working for (local company) and has an apt near their alpharetta office. He commutes weekends back to Toronto. He is a fascinating, cultured and thoughtful guy. You might enjoy his company, and i know he would enjoy yours. I spoke of you to him. If you would like to get together for a beer or a walk (you should call him. Here is his number). Kent hiked with me in lebanon, and we are in the (canadian) rockies area hiking for a month or so. Tomorrow we head to a back country lodge for a week with another couple. Taking full advantage of retirement! Warm regards, and greetings to your wife whom you praised so highly, and to your wonderful daughter that i met. Erica. Alias humdinger. That hike changed everything for me. Humdinger’s email will probably power my soul for months – like a small glowing piece of plutonium in a reactor — regardless of whether I ever take her up on joining that amazing-sounding hike. Sometimes the change in my life from my hike is almost imperceptible and sometimes it is seismic. But it is constant. And it is nourishing and it is restoring. My hiker friend Stan who walked about a thousand miles of the AT with me and who lives in Utah, called me a few weeks ago and told me he had pulled four permits to hike John Muir trail in California. He asked me if I wanted to join him and two other AT hiker trash peeps. After thinking about it, I told him a short time later “I’m in.” Fortunately, Christina is OK with this second hike for me. I am so thankful. It’s only a baby hike – 30 days walking on the top of a ridge in the Sierre Navadas at around 10,000 feet. I’m not ready for it. But I wasn’t ready for the other one either. We start out August 1.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Let’s all be clear about ‘Brunch Bill’ I wanted to write in regard to being referenced in the letter to the editor, “Let the People Decide,” about a local referendum allowing the sale of alcohol on Sunday mornings. I felt the headline was misleading because we voted that very night, 7-0, to allow a special election in November to allow this very thing. Alpharetta that same night wanted to look at changing the time of its open container ordinance downtown. That is where my gripe was. I heard feedback from my pastor Thomas Hammond who asked BURNETT if we would protect their service times until 12:30 or 1. I felt this was totally appropriate and reasonable. A resident can’t purchase and consume a beverage to carry off the premises at 12:15 today, so nothing really changes. The headline caused feedback and messages to me that weren’t entirely accurate. I signed up for that. But the headline made it seem nefarious, and that wasn’t the case. I do intend to support revising the downtown open-container carry ordinance to keep the start time until 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. I believe residents can consume an alcohol beverage at a restaurant at 11 a.m. and respect the churches’ wishes until 12:30. If you disagree with my opinion, that is totally fair. – Ben Burnett Alpharetta City Councilman
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Your vote counts — maybe Your vote counts — maybe I voted today, I think. I’m not sure my vote will count, though I have been a registered voter and lived at the same address in Alpharetta for 10 years. I have received occasional postcards from the state confirming that I am a registered voter and the location of my polling station. I have voted regularly through the years in every election (though I may have missed a run-off or two.) When I arrived to vote on Tuesday at the Alpharetta Library for the runoff election, I offered my driver’s license as proof of identification. The poll workers were most helpful and courteous. They used a computer to confirm my registration. Then they made two phone calls to election officials. Finally, having gotten clarification, they told me I was not permitted to cast a regular ballot. They aided me in completing a provisional ballot and gave me information about provisional ballots. According to the handout, in three days I may call a phone number to see if my ballot was accepted or not. This was at 9:15 am on Election Day, Tuesday, July 24. The poll workers said, “This happened to someone else this morning, too.” I suspect more voters through the day were flagged and added
to that list. What’s more, as I was standing in line to vote, the two women in front of me and one man behind me were told they were at the wrong polling station. They were all confused and surprised as to why that would be. The women didn’t know where the other polling station was. One said simply, “Forget it, then. I won’t vote.” The exasperated man said to himself as he walked out, “This is unreal. I live so close I can walk here.” Unfortunately in my morning experience, five Georgia voters within about 10 minutes at a polling station had trouble casting a ballot. I can only wonder how many other voters across the state have had similar experiences. The integrity of our voting system is essential to our democracy and, as the son of a fourterm state representative and eight-term district attorney, something I care deeply about. Perhaps my experience will be helpful in assuring that needed improvements can be made for the accuracy and efficiency of elections. Having cast my provisional ballot, I left without taking a sticker because I won’t know until Friday whether or not “I’m a Georgia Voter.” – Oliver Wagner, Alpharetta
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Roswell officials consider Ga. 9 crossing options By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell staff has concluded that an underpass would be the best option for a pedestrian pathway connecting City Hall with Canton Street. That’s the general consensus from a work session July 23 where the mayor and City Council met with local transportation officials and other staff to discuss options for crossing Ga. 9. The city has long faced criticism from businesses over the lack of adequate parking along the wildly popular Canton Street. One solution the city has promoted would be to have visitors park at City Hall, then walk to Canton Street. But, as critics have pointed out, that journey requires people to cross two busy streets. About 50,000 vehicles pass by City Hall every day, according to Director of Transportation Steve Acenbrak. Alpharetta, which is frequently used as a comparison, has “much less” traffic volume in front of its City Hall and thus officials have more options to deal with foot and vehicle traffic than Roswell, Acenbrak added. He said his team discussed over 100 different options to improve the pedestrian intersection of Ga. 9, Magnolia Street and Canton Street – the only 5-legged split intersection in the city. The current configuration works “pretty well” when considering the amount of traffic it sees, Acenbrak said. “It works remarkably well for us,” he said. “It’s got very low crash rates, and it’s a relatively safe intersection…There’s not a lot of short term improvements that we can do.” He added that there was “nothing” the department
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The Roswell Department of Transportation presented a draft concept for a pedestrian bridge as an option for connecting Canton Street with City Hall. The main roadblock to the plan is a marked difference in elevation between the two sites.
could do to make it a one-legged crossing that would not negatively affect traffic flow. The city could either make improvements to help traffic, at the cost of making it worse for pedestrians, or make improvements to help pedestrians, at the cost of worse traffic. The department has floated the idea of tying Ga. 9 directly into Canton Street and Magnolia Street, which would affect a small park on Canton Street, to allow direct crossing for pedestrians. However, this would be a major intersection improvement, with an estimated cost of about $4-$5 million, and would hurt traffic flow. The Georgia Department of Transportation, when consulted by the City of Roswell, also nixed the idea. Acenbrak also discussed the idea of creating a pe-
destrian bridge over Ga. 9. But one of the major problems with this solution, he said, is that there is a large difference in elevation between City Hall and Canton Street – as much as 15 feet in some areas. That means a bridge would have to be as high as a four-story building to overcome the difference, Acenbrak said. And city staff were questioning if people would really climb that high to use the bridge. He added that the current pedestrian path at City Hall is “reasonable.” Ultimately, Acenbrak and his department recommended the underpass option to improve connectivity. The underpass would be designed to go under Ga. 9 without affecting the street. A light well would be created to keep the area illuminated, but it would also call for the Heart of Roswell Park to be rebuilt during construction. Acenbrak reminded officials that the options are not mutually exclusive, but that the underpass was recommended as the “most practical” one. Some public commenters said they were unhappy with this option and urged the council to consider walkability in the area for the people who live there as well, not just for the visitors of Canton Street. Several council members told the department that they wanted to see more of the options before pursuing any solution. The council asked the department to return at a later session with analysis of other crossing options, raised median options, timing of the HAWK crossing, and to meet with GDOT to discuss all viable options. Acenbrak said compiling that information in a meaningful way would take the department about 60-90 days.
We’re looking to find a balance for a street that accommodates cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, the activities and programming and that really harkens to the center of the architectural community here with the new projects and the existing businesses.
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Alpharetta unveils early plans for Milton Avenue streetscape By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While Alpharetta’s City Center begins to open for business, local officials are drawing plans for the commercial growth already underway nearby. Next on the list is Milton Avenue, where at least three multi-million-dollar projects, including a 119-room boutique hotel, are underway. Mayfair Street Partners, developer for the Cotton House Hotel, has already secured land disturbance permits and passed plans through the city’s Design Review Board. Mayfair Partner Jason Joseph said the hotel project is moving along, but he wants to get a clear picture of the city’s future plans for Milton Avenue because the hotel will front the downtown roadway. “We want to respect the city’s plans to present ideas on Milton Avenue,” Joseph said. When it approved the zoning change allowing for the hotel last November, members of the City Council included a list of landscaping and design conditions that now may be affected by an entire streetscape makeover. For one thing, the city placed a condition requiring the developer to construct a mid-block crosswalk enhanced with brick pavers, curb extensions and a pedestrian refuge island. But now, city leaders say such a crosswalk may not fit with the new street design. “The hotel will construct a lot of this, so even if it’s phased in over time, we want to make sure that we get it right and we go in the direction the
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A rendering of the Cotton House boutique hotel shows it occupying a prime space on bustling Milton Avenue. council wants,” said Community Development Director Kathi Cook. “It may be that we have to go back through and remove that requirement for the crosswalk.” Early plans for the Milton Avenue streetscape project were drawn up by on-call consultants Site Solutions. Representatives from the firm David Floyd and Kevin McCarthy proposed to council members at a July 23 workshop that Milton Avenue adopt a Europeanstyle theme, with no curb and gutter where pedestrians are separated from traffic with landscaping. One way to achieve a wider, open area would be replacing the current 40 angle parking spaces with parallel parking. The conversion would calculate to a loss of 20 street parking spaces, McCarthy said. “We’re looking to find a balance for a street that accommodates cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, the activities and programming and that really harkens to the center of the architectural community
here with the new projects and the existing businesses,” McCarthy said. The design plan for the north side of the street generally follows plans submitted for the hotel, including accommodations for valet parking at the entrance. But it also adds a few more opportunities for planting pockets, art and social spaces, McCarthy said. The second phase includes buildout of the south side of Milton Avenue, with two crosswalks from the hotel to the alleys across the street. Plans also include retractable bollards – or posts – near Main Street that could be used to cordon off the block for special events. The plans come as the Milton Avenue corridor gains attention as a commercial and retail expansion of the Downtown District. Just last March, plans were announced for a restaurant and 330-seat music venue at 10 Roswell Street near the corner with Milton Avenue. The city is also underway with a $6.9
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Site Solutions Principal Kevin McCarthy presents the Alpharetta City Council with early details on how the city can reshape Milton Avenue to accommodate increased development. The plan, presented July 23, calls for eliminating curb and guttering and exchanging angle parking with parallel parking. million, four-level garage on Milton Avenue, about two blocks West of Main Street. Right across the street, the Fulton County School District is in the beginning phases of building a new science and technology high school at the site of the old Milton High School.
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Local company provides hands-on apprenticeship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Books and classrooms can be vital to learning an industry, but there is no substitute for hands-on experience. That training is what one local business owner offered a student this summer and aims to create more apprenticeship opportunities in the future. John Hogan, president of Roswell’s Remodeling Expo Center, looked to Milton High School when searching for talented graduates to get hands-on experience with his company this summer. “Milton High is more reminiscent of a college than a high school,” Hogan said. “And there are some really great talents and smart kids there. I’d hate for them to be working at a fast food restaurant, I’d rather put them behind a really powerful [computer aided design] computer and have them start doing what they really love to do.” The school linked Hogan with Callie Barrentine, a 2018 graduate who will attend Georgia Tech this fall as an industrial design major. Hogan said bringing on Barrentine was a “win-win” for Remodeling Expo Center and the future design student, who worked with designers, learned design software and was able to witness the operation of a design center and showroom. “We let her work the hours that she wants, she makes an above average wage rate and Remodeling Expo Center is receiving real value from her work,” Hogan said. “She has worked out wonderfully and I intend on doing more [apprenticeships] in the future.” Barrentine said she gained valuable
experience from working with software that she will use throughout her career path and has made great connections in the industry. “I’ve learned a lot about Excel which is definitely going to be Hogan beneficial while I’m at Georgia Tech,” she said. “I’ve also gotten a sense for all the software that I’m going to be using for design. That’s hands-on experience I wouldn’t have had otherwise.” She said being around professional designers was also a valuable education experience. “There are a lot of designers here and I was able to learn from them,” she said. “I was interested in being around an environment that would be similar to something I’ll experience later in my career.” As Barrentine’s apprenticeship wraps up, Hogan said he will get her opinion on what she liked most, anything that should be done differently and other questions that Hogan hopes will benefit future apprentices. He said while the workload is perhaps too demanding for a high school student during the school year, he hopes to provide his training program next summer or during Christmas break. Barrentine said she enjoyed the opportunity. “I hope that I’ve been helpful, have been able to make some good connections and have been a part of a bigger effort to grow the company,” she said. “I learned a lot in this area of business that a lot of other teenagers don’t get to experience.”
Roswell business, tourism board changes name to reflect mission ROSWELL, Ga. — The governing organization and board of directors that brings more business and tourism to Roswell announced recently that it has changed its name to Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The new name was announced July 18 at the organization’s board meeting. It replaces the previous name, Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Changing our name allows our organization to better and more fully reflect our scope of work while also making our mission clearer to those with whom we do business,” said Ken Davis, board of directors president for Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The entity oversees both Visit Roswell, the city’s tourism program, and
Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development program. Both Visit Roswell and Roswell Inc will still operate with their respective brand names. During the same board meeting, the board of directors also voted to update its bylaws, creating two new advisory committees. One will serve for tourism and the other for economic development. The board likewise voted in nine new members. All board members serve three-year terms. “We have enjoyed a strong partnership with the City of Roswell since 1991 and are excited about the ways in which these changes will allow us to continue to grow and expand our work in the coming years,” Davis said. - Julia Grochowski
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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE
The parade honors America’s war veterans and recognizes their service. There will be floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and candy. The parade ends at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road with food and games. Rain or shine. The parade starts on Roswell Street in Alpharetta. Join the parade Aug. 4, with music starting at 9:15 a.m., and the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calendar.
EVENTS: GAME NIGHT: BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS
What: Games from multiple eras will be available for a fun evening. Snacks and drinks provided. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
JOB NETWORKING GARAGE SALE
What: Join for the annual garage sale benefiting RUMC’s Job Networking programs. Baked goods will also be available. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
What: Join thousands for a Back to School Bash featuring American Idol Top 24 Contestant Layla Spring and opening act Tanner Carlson. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info: bitly.com/SAConcert2018
SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA
What: Join for the annual Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza. Bring out the whole family to enjoy this free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides. Slides, food, music and fun. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
CANASTA
What: Canasta is a rummy-like game enjoying a resurgence today. Learn to play and join a game. New players welcome. When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Monday, Aug. 6, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
SOUTHERN SHORTS AWARDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
What: See 24 short films from here and around the world by the filmmakers of tomorrow, and stay for the black-tie Awards Presentation. Meet the filmmakers in person. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 12:45-8:15 p.m. Where: Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: southernshortsawards.com
BACKYARD BASH COOKING NIGHT
What: Learn how to cook a backyard bash. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com
GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS
What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES
What: There will be a free group exercise class. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
PICKLEBALL
What: Pickleball is now available for “open play.” Open court availability to come with a group to play or join a “pick up” game. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA
What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength and stress management through stretches, poses and relaxation techniques. Ages 16 and up. When: Sunday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT: DANGERMUFFIN
What: Dangermuffin will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
What: Enjoy a free concert with Sister Hazel, a ‘90s alternative band. Vendors will provide food and beverages. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 6p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
“THE LAST FIVE YEARS”
What: Two New Yorkers leap into marriage while still in the honeymoon phase and try to stay together as ambition drives them apart. This is part of an Emerging Artists Series. When: July 26-Aug. 5, times vary Where: The Performers Warehouse, 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info and tickets: theperformerswarehouse.com
“THE JOURNEY”
What: An exhibit of ceramic sculptures inspired by artist Heida Hallorsdottir’s Icelandic roots. “The Journey” considered what happens to the soul after we die. When: July 27-Sept. 14; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Where: Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com
“GUYS AND DOLLS”
What: Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, taking audiences from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. When: July 13-Aug. 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com
“CAMELOT”
What: Follow the story of the marriage of England’s King Arthur to Guinevere. When: July 12-Aug. 5. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY
What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story. When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography
LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB
What: Join the discussion on “Larose” by Louise Erdrich. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: All proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING
What: Free on-site disposal of personal and confidential documents as well as small electronics recycling. Full list of accepted materials online. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP
What: Share poems and poetry-writing skills in a comfortable setting with gentle building-up and suggestions of learning and mastering this art. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:15 a.m.12:45 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820
YOGIC MEDITATION
What: Learn to meditate. Experience inner peace. Join for a free, practical session on relaxation and meditation. All adults welcome. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 3:45-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
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Getting it right with goats So we’re sitting on the sofa, me and the dog, and Ellie (that’s the dog part of the equation, our resident miniature Schnauzer) said, “What’s this I’m hearing about goats?” STEVE HUDSON Or at least I Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net imagined that’s what she said. Sometimes, when interpreting Dogspeak, a little bit of creativity is involved. “Yes,” I replied “There are indeed goats. They’re up by the recreation center. A bunch of ‘em. Inside a fence eating all sorts of undergrowth to clear things out and make this a better America. So we don’t go to the dogs. So to speak.” “You ask me,” the pup said. “Letting us dogs take over might not be a totally bad plan. Thing is, I don’t think any of the dogs I know would want to get into politics. That’s one strange profession, let me tell you.” “Yes, Puppy, it is,” I said, scratching her between her fuzzy ears and idly wondering for a moment what it would be like if dogs were in charge. “But back to the goats,” Ellie continued. “How many are there? What kinds? Exactly where?” So many questions from such a small dog! “Tell you what,” I said. “I’ll get your leash, and we’ll mosey on across Wills Park and check out those goats firsthand.” Ellie loves nothing more than a good walk, and the prospect of making some new goat friends in the bargain just added icing to the cake. So off we went. And as we walked, I said, “Elliebelle, let me tell you what I have learned about those goats…” The goats in question (and there are 40 of them, more or less, in the herd) come to Alpharetta from Get Your Goat Rentals (GetYourGoatRentals.com). Yes, rental goats is a real thing. “We got into the goat business through chickens,” said Get Your Goat Rentals’ Michael Swanson. It seems that hawks were taking a toll on the family’s chicken flock, but the word on the street was that hawks would leave chickens alone if goats were close at hand. So they tried it, and it worked. At first, the goats were dairy goats, providing goat milk and the makings of goat cheese. “But then a neighbor asked if we could bring the goats over to clear out
some ivy,” Michael said. Goats, it seems, love ivy…and kudzu…and briers…and even poison ivy and poison oak. Those bothersome plants are apparently the goatly equivalent of a medium-rare ribeye. The goats made quick work of the clearing job, and the neighbor posed photos of the whole thing on social media. “Then we started getting calls,” Michael said “And that’s kind of how it started.” It was, he added, “an accidental business” – but one that’s grown from the original four goats to a fleet of about 220 goats today. “They’re in five different herds of about 40 goats each,” he said, adding that they even work in Savannah. “And now it’s a full-time business.” I recounted all of this to Ellie as we walk, and it’s not long till the first of the goats come into view. They’re inside a temporary electric fence near the Rec Center on Rucker Road, not far from the pool. As they come into view, we see that (sure enough) they’re chowing down on pretty much everything within reach. Where the goats have not yet gone, the jungle thrives. Where the goats have been, the underbrush is gone. According to the company’s website, goats love to eat vegetation that otherwise would be a real pain to get rid of. It’s “the type of vegetation that ordinarily requires heavy machinery or toxic chemicals to manage,” noted GetYourGoatRentals.com. But with goats, it’s a piece of cake. Besides, goats are less expensive and less damaging to the landscape than other approaches (including the use of land-clearing machines or strong herbicides) would be. And as an added benefit, goats leave some pretty good natural fertilizer in their wake. The goats get plenty to eat on an assignment like this one. Michael added that supplemental feed (in the form of hay) is also provided, as well mineral supplements formulated especially with goatly goodness in mind. Do the goats ever get that bloated feeling from eating all that underbrush? Sometimes they do, Michael said, but they’ve got that covered too. “We have containers of baking soda in there with the goats,” he said. “And if they start to feel a little bloated then they’ll go for the baking soda.” It settles the stomach, he explained. “But they won’t eat it unless they need it.” If you’ve never seen 40 goats in one place, get ready for some fun. There
are large goats, middle-sized goats, and small goats…brown goats, white goats, and multicolored goats (including one black goat with a white strip around its middle). Goat experts would point out Nubian goats (the ones with the long ears) as well as Lamancha goats and Kiko goats and Boer goats and probably others tool. All seem to be having a pretty good time of it, hanging out together and doing what needs to be done. And there are dogs too. Ellie was particularly pleased to learn this, and we soon spotted several of her distant cousins keeping a watchful eye on the herd. Known as Livestock Guardian Dogs, or LGDs, they are Great Pyrenees, large-breed dogs bred specifically to look after livestock. “They protect the goats from anything that might hurt them,” I told Ellie. “You know, from foxes or coyotes to stray dogs or snakes.” Typically the LGDs work in pairs, with one dog patrolling the perimeter while another stays with the herd. They’re happy, confident-looking dogs, and one wandered over to check us out. Ellie nosed up near the fence, no doubt having a secret dog-type conversation. However, the visit didn’t last long. With a farewell bark, the guardian dog eased away from the fence and gets back to work. He is, after all, on the clock. We wandered on around the fence, greeting more goats as we go. How long will the goats be there? Perhaps a few more days, Michael told me earlier. Then they may move to a new location where, once again, they’ll work together to make the world (or at least some little corner of it) a better place. Hmmm, I told myself. That’s a pretty neat turn of a phrase. I need to remember that for this story. Ellie looked at me at the exact instant that I form that thought, and I could almost hear her thinking: “The goats are making it a better world,” she seemed to say. “And the dogs are helping. Why can’t you people figure it out too?”
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North Atlanta home design trends The housing market is setting all kinds of records, but we wanted to know exactly what was going on right here in North Atlanta. So we called upon the remodeling industry leaders to tell us exactly what is going on in home improvement. We weren’t interested in maintenance things like exterior painting, siding or roofing; instead we wanted to know about design trends and how homeowners are personalizing their homes and creating enormous resale value. We all watch home improvement TV shows, but what’s real and what’s not? Here’s what we found. We went to the geographic center of North Atlanta and spoke to Remodeling Expo Center’s chief designer, Brittany Lingerfelt, a 15 year industry veteran. She immediately started to talk about kitchens, “100% of our projects include improving connectivity to the kitchen. We’re taking down walls, widening existing openings, and removing doors. The kitchen has always been in the center of a house; it just wasn’t connected in the right way.” Brittany has designed over 100 new kitchens throughout North Atlanta, and she continued to talk about trends, stating “ Once the room is connected to the rest of the house, then we focus on flow. We locate the island in a way that 2 people can pass each other comfortably around each side. We also focus on door clearances; refrigerator door, dishwasher door and oven doors.” Owner of Remodeling Expo Center, John Hogan, then commented, “The layout is the technical part of a new kitchen. After that is squared away, we then focus on the functionality of cabinets, followed by an evaluation of the aesthetics of cabinets, counters tops, backsplash, flooring, appliances, etc. In summary, what’s hot in kitchens is an open, connected, spacious, and bright inviting room.” Remodeling Expo Center performs about 225 projects per year, so they have their finger on the pulse of design trends. “Some additional ‘hot’ trends in
the kitchen are: big islands (typically 6’ x 4’ or larger), stacked cabinets (which go to the ceiling), enhanced lighting (recessed cans, pendants and under cabinet lighting), floor uniformity with the den or great room, and of course, technology (charging stations, TV’s & internet).” The second most common remodeling project is the Master Bathroom. Princess Thompson, Remodeling Expo Center’s senior bathroom designer comments about bathroom trends, “the focal point of the 2018 bathroom is the expanded shower; it’s bigger, enclosed in frameless glass, and tile now goes much higher up the walls, many time all the way up to the ceiling.” Located within Remodeling Expo Center is The Expo Design Studio. These designers chimed in, “Many times we’re eliminating the bathtub, but most of the time we just make it smaller. With the space that we gain, we can add to the size of the shower. There is a crystal clear preference for larger showers.” The Expo Design Studio staff also commented “the glass shower walls make the tile “pop,” and the shower niche has now become a focal point. We put lights in them, along with exquisite tile, and make them into interesting shapes. Along with the shower niche, the plumbing fixtures are also works of art. Rain heads, hand held wands, and decorative shower heads. There are usually several plumbing fixtures in the shower now, not just one. And they look absolutely gorgeous.” Of course there are many other trends in bathroom too… Quartz counters are an easy upgrade, and freestanding tubs are very popular but much harder to install. Additionally, Remodeling Expo is one of the largest sellers of LED mirrors, and if you have yet to see one of these mirrors, you really need to. They’re really awesome! Remodeling Expo Center covers all of North Atlanta and is located in Roswell and Alpharetta. 404-910-3969, 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30342. Remodeling Expo.com
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Hillandale’s Southern Charm Located in historic Roswell, Hillandale is an intimate enclave of 36 homes built by Patrick Malloy Homes’ Luxury Collection. Inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina, these homes bring their own charm to an already attractive lifestyle near downtown Roswell. The community was spared no expense when pebble stone driveways were chosen to complement the pebble stone walkways for each home, as well as the community sidewalks. It is easy to imagine a warm summer’s evening spent on the gracious front porches that include gas lighting on select plans. Once inside the homes, their grandeur alone is breathtaking. Accompanied by huge living spaces, these homes include such features as double-sided fireplaces and master retreats with free-standing soaking tubs. To ensure maximum entertainment capacity, Patrick Malloy Homes is proud to introduce the latest in indoor/outdoor living concepts. An entire wall of windows slips into a pocket to create a complete indoor/outdoor living space between the family room and the covered patio. The patio also includes a fireplace in case there is a chill in the evening. Once the wall of windows is open to the back yard, each home’s private garden is a clear reflection of the homeowner’s style. With a choice of several garden ideas, each homeowner can meet with a landscape architect to design a unique garden experience of his/her choosing. With so many choices, each garden is sure to be unique and inspiring for the avid gardener. For homeowners with pets, we have ideas to pamper them as well. Hillandale offers custom pet packages to allow extra storage and space for your furry, fourlegged friends. These packages include a consultation with a professional pet space designer. Hillandale is in close proximity to many private schools and is now building your home ready for move-in late summer 2018.
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Exterior shutter trends for 2018 Exterior Shutters plays an important part in the overall look and feel of your home. Let’s explore some of the popular trends we see for 2018. Simplicity: Try using simple shutters for a pure, uncluttered effect to allow other beautiful features on the outside of your home to shine. It is in line with minimalism, where you incorporate clean, refreshing looks, while adding a nice touch to your decor. To follow this trend, use shutters with sharp lines, minimal details and neutral colors. Here we will propose something like a flat panel shutter, and/ or a shutter with one large single panel, or even a board and batten style with no battens (horizontal pieces). Lighten up: Color plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, and while exterior shutters are typically dark colored, we’ve seen an uptick in lighter colored shutters. This works especially well when trying to modernize the look of an older building. Light colored walls, combined with shutters in a slightly darker hue seems to be the norm. Whites and greys works very well and is a trend that will be with us for a while. Stick with the basics: Exterior shutters should never overpower the look of your house and not all homes lend itself to the exotic. There’s nothing wrong with some traditional Raised Panel style shutters or even Louvered shutters to give a traditional, formal house a neat and tidy look. Board and Batten shutters works well on a
house with a mix of exterior surfaces (brick and stone, or siding and shingles). For Raised Panel style shutters, make sure the panels mimic the windows, for Louvers you can try a wider slat, and with Board and Batten shutters we see a trend to use more, but narrower Boards (vertical pieces). Add flair and personality: Another subtle way of giving you home a one-of-a-kind appearance is to add custom cutouts to your shutters. Let your home’s personality shine with just about any shape you can imagine, from stars and crescent moons to palm trees and hearts. Go bold and traditional with a full cutout, or subtle and interesting with only a small relief cut on the outside corner. This obviously only works on paneled or Board and Batten style shutters. The exterior of your home is the first impression for people coming up to your house. Shutters play a crucial role in making or breaking that first impression. It makes sense to ensure you incorporate the shutters to form a pleasant and unified appearance. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. We manufacture a series of shutters styles and are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutter is custom made based on your house, windows and design.
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Property staging do’s and don’ts for selling your home Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty
When putting your home on the market in Atlanta, your approach to property staging could make a huge difference not only in how quickly your home sells, but also the value of your offers. Effective staging does not have to cost a lot of money, nor does it add monetary value to your property, but showcasing your home in its best light does have a profound psychological effect on potential buyers, putting them in a better frame of mind to consider your home above the others. That being said, for maximum impact, it is important not just that you stage your home, but that you stage it right. Many home sellers make common mistakes that can actually dissuade buyers rather than encourage them. If you are getting ready to list your home, consider the following property staging do’s and don’ts. DO Focus on Curb Appeal Many homeowners only think about staging the inside of their home, rather than the outside. This can be a critical mistake. First impressions matter. Prospective
buyers will decide within a few seconds of driving up to your home whether it is worth it to them to look inside. Stage the outside first to get past their initial objections and encourage them to walk in the front door. Here are some practical ways to spruce up Rawlings your home’s curb appeal: • Touch up the paint • Repair or replace broken shutters and sagging gutters • Mow and weed the yard • Consider some strategic landscaping: replace dead or dying shrubs, weed the flower bed, etc. • Sweep and declutter the porch area and entryway: put away bikes, toys, muddy shoes, etc. DO Clean and Declutter the Inside Visitors will notice dirty floors and floorboards, unmade beds, cluttered bathrooms, stacks of mail on the counter, etc. Remove these distractions with a deep cleaning and decluttering of the space. The idea is to create an environ-
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle
Schools. Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.
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Alpharetta. $1,099,000 13476 Hipworth Road 4BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6039724 Andrea Cueny 404.695.7040
Alpharetta. $659,000 12330 Charlotte Drive 6BR/5BA FMLS: 6035167 Kimberly Counter 678.938.5885
Alpharetta. $719,900 3566 Strath Drive 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6018217 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388
Alpharetta. $795,000 1500 Eversedge Drive 6BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6041606 Gina Campbell 770.866.1063
Buckhead. $1,250,000 3810 Parian Ridge Road 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6024597 Amy Lance 404.550.2608
Cumming. $829,900 4415 Palmetto Lane 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6023968 Kathryn Blanks 770.337.4493 James Lyons 678.414.8791
Johns Creek. $1,450,000 111 Royal Dornoch Drive Riverfront FMLS: 5982878 Rhonda Haran 404.556.5600
Johns Creek. $2,179,500 10550 Belladrum 6BR/6BA/3HBA FMLS: 6044827 Tracy Sardelli 678.978.5870
Johns Creek. $739,000 5084 Dinant Drive 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6017032 Scott Payne 404.326.0370
Milton. $1,100,000 110 Foxhollow Trail 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6045427 Tracy Sardelli 678.978.5870 Brandon Anderson 404.313.1378
Milton. $1,675,000 925 Foxhollow Run 6BR/7BA/3HBA FMLS: 5998361 Kim Spiezio 678.873.6299
Milton. $844,990 785 Nettlebrook Lane 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6038624 Casey Schiltz 404.819.5851
Roswell. $1,100,000 8696 River Bluff Lane 6BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6025725 Maryanne Winchester 678.520.9922
Roswell. $349,900 130 Bent Grass Drive 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6046080 Harrah Brown 770.731.4300
Roswell. $379,000 2725 Shadow Pine Drive 4BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6043180 Maryanne Winchester 678.520.9922
Roswell. $839,900 13139 Overlook Pass 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6044557 Bonnie Majher 678.575.4439 Lee Collins 404.803.9753
Suwanee. $1,399,900 888 Big Horn Hollow 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6032605 Kathy Bradley 404.644.3733
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ment that is clean, bright and welcoming. DO Let in the Light Well-lit spaces make a much better impression than dark, musty ones. Clean the windows and open the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. If necessary, replace thick, dark drapery with lighter colored drapes and sheers. Light darker corners with attractive lamps, if possible and leave the lights on when you leave the house for showings. DO Make Room Oversized furniture (or too much of it) can make a space feel claustrophobic and subtly unwelcoming. For the time being, go for a more minimal look furniture-wise to give visitors room to easily tour your home. Avoid the snare of simply shoving furniture against the wall to create a path — this actually makes the space feel more closed-in. Rather, place pieces strategically in the room in a way that visitors can move easily. DO Neutralize and De-personalize Visitors do not want to see your home; they want to see their home in your space. Bold, personalized colors and mantels cluttered with sentimental effects tend to remind people that this is your house, not theirs. So, put them away. Repaint in neutral colors where necessary, it is okay to leave the family portrait over the mantel but consider thinning out the family “wall of fame” in the stairwell. It is fine to leave a few neutral pieces on the mantels and tabletops, but nothing too cluttered or personal. DON’T Buy New Furniture It is not necessary to overdo it on the staging by purchasing furniture pieces you will never use again. Your own furniture is fine — you might just need to store some of it to create a more welcoming space. If the home is vacant, you can hire a staging expert to place a few temporary pieces in the home if necessary. But the style of furniture will not necessarily make or break the sale. DON’T Make Unnecessary Renovations By now, you have already probably made any appropriate updates to your home to add value and prepare the home for sale. Do not renovate just for the purpose of staging — it usually is not cost-effective. Do not confuse property staging for property updates. DON’T Go Overboard on Decorating Your goal here is not to turn your home into a showcase; it is to convince buyers that this is their future home. An over-decorated space can create the wrong impression. Keep it tasteful, minimal and neutral. When you are ready to sell your home the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty team is here to help! For an appointment, give us a call at 770.442.7300.
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Swimmers up their game for pediatric cancer research By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two local high school swimmers will traverse open waters later this summer with lofty goals to battle pediatric cancer. Milton High School sophomore Emma Schwartz and Centennial High sophomore Madeline Singletary are raising funds to benefit Aflac’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by participating in the Swim Across Atlanta open water event at Lake Lanier on Sept. 22. The event brings together hundreds of swimmers who negotiate open water courses of various lengths to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Now in its sixth year, the Atlanta chapter of Swim Across Atlanta has donated $1.75 million to local organizations. Schwartz serves as the SAA junior advisory board president and will be raising funds for the third straight year. She has raised the fourth-highest amount of donations to date. She said the event brings the swim community together and inspires swimmers to continue their fundraising efforts. “It’s great to see cancer survivors at the event because they have gone through the cause we are fighting for,” Schwartz said. Schwartz raised $2,500 her first year and doubled that in 2017. She has set a goal to reach $5,000 in donations this year. Singletary, who also serves on the junior advisory board, said the event is a way to make a positive impact on the community. “It’s a cause that is so close to my heart,” she said. “It’s a great way to give back to the community while still being involved with the swimming community. It’s inspiring to see how everyone comes together for this cause.” The Centennial student hopes to raise $2,000 at this year’s event. Both swimmers compete with Swim Atlanta and have set an ambitious goal of raising $60,000 as a team. They have also created the “Amazing Grace” award for the event honoring Grace Bunke, a 14-year old swimmer from Cobb County who died of an ag-
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Thousands expected for Old Soldiers Day By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Thousands are expected to line Roswell Street Saturday for the 66th annual Alpharetta Old Soldiers Day Parade. The annual event, sponsored by American Legion Post 201, has become one of the city’s largest draws and will feature more than 100 entries this year. The theme for the 2018 Old Soldiers Day Parade is “Courage & Valor,” with a focus on honoring the valiant history of America’s horse soldiers. “This year’s Old Soldiers Day Parade is shaping up to be one of the best yet,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “It truly is a highlight of the year because it gives visitors and residents the opportunity to celebrate the courage and valor of veterans of all wars. It is an excellent way to honor their service.” Festivities begin at 9:15 a.m. with music from the Alpharetta Municipal
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Barrington Hall hosts history lecture on school integration By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Barrington Hall hosted its latest history lecture on July 25, educating the public this time on the history of North Fulton’s school integration. Kirk Pfrangle, who has lived in Roswell for more than 40 years after moving from Boston, led the lecture with the history of Bailey-Johnson School, which had served as the main all-black school in Roswell into the mid-1960s. Brown v. Board of Education ended “separate but equal” in 1954, but many southern states still took decades to integrate. Often, it wasn’t until federal money was withheld that public schools finally allowed minority children to attend. Bailey-Johnson closed in 1967, despite great opposition from the public, Pfrangle said. The school building housed grades 1 through 12, which included 166 total students at the time of closing. Those
Roswell’s Barrington Hall plays host to lectures on local history on select Wednesdays of the month. The mansion also hosts a Sunday Brunch lecture series as well as tours and cooking and craft demonstrations. students had to be bused to schools farther away like Roswell High and North Springs High. Many newly integrated black students had a hard time getting heavily in-
volved in school, Pfrangle said, because they came from so far away on buses. Georgia’s governor in 1954, Herman Talmadge, said he would rather public schools shut down than desegregate. This sentiment resounded well after his tenure was over, Pfrangle added. Many white families chose to enroll their students in private academies
rather than in integrated public schools, he said. Private schools could choose who they accepted, keeping out many black students well after Georgia began to truly desegregate. The lecture included discussion of North Fulton’s history in the Civil Rights Movement, with the audience offering anecdotes and questions. Michael W. Thomas, who grew up attending Georgia Tech football games, pointed to athletics as a leading driver for acceptance of black students. “Many black students were only allowed in school if they could throw a football or shoot a basketball,” Pfrangle said. Eventually, as jobs and money came to the area, more schools opened and the quality of life for all residents improved over time, he said. Pfrangle grew up watching parents throw rocks at black students bused to previously white schools in Boston. Now, he points to schools like Centennial and Roswell High School as a cause for small celebration. Both schools are diverse, he said, with Centennial standing as a majority minority school for the last several years.
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Amerigroup helps foster children, families prepare for school year ROSWELL, Ga. — Dozens flocked to the Foster Care Support Foundation July 19 to help children in foster care and relative care. Alongside volunteers, Amerigroup, a health insurance and managed health care provider for foster families, served up food, snacks and games as families dropped by for clothes, toys, books and other supplies. The company also loaned their expertise to families navigating the foster care insurance programs. Amerigroup representatives passed out more than 70 book bags with school supplies so the children could start off the school year right along with their peers. The Foster Care Support Foundation, which relies on community support, has already served 2,200 children this year and is expecting to double that number by the end of the year. Its programs help both children in foster care and relative care. “There are more than 15,000 foster children in Georgia, but that’s just a small number compared to the ones living in relatives homes,” said Rachel
There are more than 15,000 foster children in Georgia, but that’s just a small number compared to the ones living in relatives homes.” Rachel Ewald Founder, chairwoman of Foster Care Support Foundation Ewald, founder and chairwoman of Foster Care Support Foundation. “This is mostly due to drug abuse, jail, mental health or child neglect or abandonment.” The Foundation is currently looking for more financial sponsors to help manage the distribution of thousands of displaced children. For information, or to donate, sponsor or volunteer, visit fostercares.org. – Julia Grochowski
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Alpharetta American Legion installs officers ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 begins its 71st year of service to veterans and the community, a new leadership team was installed for the upcoming program year. Pete Esker, a veteran of the U.S .Army, took the oath of office as commander of the organization comprised of over 800 wartime veterans. Esker is a 34year member of the American Legion and has held the position of post adjutant for the last three years. He succeeds Dennis Turner who did not seek re-election. The new President of Auxiliary Unit 201 is Judy Lively. Lively has served in a number of leadership roles with the
auxiliary, including a term as president several years ago. Additionally, Derek Garmon will once again head the post’s Sons of the American Legion group. Garmon was elected by his membership to his 12th consecutive term as commander. The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans’ organization with nearly three million members and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019. Any wartime veteran who may be interested in becoming a member of the American Legion is encouraged to drop by the post home located at 201 Wills Road in Alpharetta.
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NORTHF FULTON, Ga. – Four of the eight traditional high schools in North Fulton County will open their doors Aug. 6 under new leadership for the 201819 school year. In all, 15 area schools underwent leadership changes from last school year, with the majority of changes at the elementary school level. This will be the first year in recent memory that all area schools will open on day one with permanent – not interim – principals in place. In all instances, Fulton Schools tapped existing personnel to fill the open positions, often promoting staff from within the same school. Ron Wade, director of Talent for Fulton Schools, said there is not an “internal only” directive in place for hiring, but he noted the system expends considerable effort in developing leadership candidates from within.
“Our general objective is to provide employees, including those interested in leadership, access to learning and growth opportunities,” Wade said. “Our goal is to produce a reliable bench, which is important for the district.” The process of creating the “bench” begins with leadership candidates selected to a pool based on an interview process at the administrative level. “Once advanced to the pool, candidates [then] interview at the local school for specific vacancies…and are ultimately hired or promoted based on qualifications and merit,” Wade said. The selection committees at each school are made up of district leadership, HR representatives, parents, staff and community members.
New North Fulton Principals for 2018-19 High School • Cambridge – Former assistant principal Kim Premoli was named the
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, August 9, 2018 commencing at 3:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Historic Preservation Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 27, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-06 R.D. Manning House Historic Designation /10 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic. The property is located at 10 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-18-07 Lewis Manning House Historic Designation/40 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic per zoning conditions of CLUP-17-02/Z-17-04 Taylor Morrison/40 Cumming Street on September 25, 2017. The property is located at 40 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in land lots 1196 and 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-18-08 Troy Rucker House Historic Designation/1080 Rucker Road Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic. The property is located at 1080 Rucker Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1276, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
school’s new principal, replacing Ed Spurka who resigned to become the head of school at Pinecrest Academy in Forsyth County. Premoli has been with Fulton Schools since 2003, teaching English at Chattahoochee and Roswell, before coming to Cambridge in 2012 when the school opened. She was named an assistant principal in 2013. Premoli is a graduate of the University of Georgia (bachelor’s), Mercer (master’s) and Georgia State (specialist). • Centennial – Anthony Newbold, the former principal at Bear Creek Middle School in South Fulton, will take the reins at Centennial. He replaces Kibbey Crumbley who is now area superintendent for the Northwest Learning Community. Newbold has experience in the high school setting, serving in administrative roles at Langston Hughes and Creekside high school. He has degrees from Morehouse College (bachelor’s), St. Peter’s University (master’s) and Walden University (doctorate). • Chattahoochee – Tim Duncan returns to Chattahoochee after spending three years as the district’s Director Capital Programs/Academics. Duncan had been the school’s principal for 12 years - from 2003 to 2015. He replaces Tim Corrigan who was named the Area Superintendent for the Northeast Learning Commu-
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nity. Duncan received his bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees from the University of Georgia. • Johns Creek – Christopher Shearer, former principal at Holcomb Bridge Middle, assumed leadership at Johns Creek shortly before the end of last school year, replacing Jimmy Zoll. Shearer has been with Fulton Schools since 2003, and previously served as an assistant principal at Sweet Apple Elementary and Autrey Mill Middle, before becoming principal at Holcomb Bridge in 2014. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky (bachelor’s), Georgia State (master’s) and Kennesaw State (master’s).
Middle School • Holcomb Bridge – Jennifer Cassidy, former principal at Esther Jackson Elementary • River Trail – Neil Pinnock, former principal at River Eves Elementary • Taylor Road – Kelly Parker, promoted from assistant principal at the school Elementary • Alpharetta – Kathleen Stamper, promoted from assistant principal at the school • Dolvin – Karen Cooke, former assistant principal at Medlock Bridge Elementary • Esther Jackson – Nikol Boyd, former assistant principal at Northview High • Findley Oaks – Camille Christopher, former assistant principal at Chattahoochee High • Hillside – Hardray Dumas, former assistant principal at Woodland Elementary • River Eves – Matthew Donahoe, former assistant principal at Hillside Elementary • Roswell North – Lydia Conway, previously the executive director of Professional Learning • Summit Hill – Lorrie Bearden, former assistant principal at Elkins Point Middle Central Administration Cliff Jones, former principal at Milton High School and most recently the area superintendent for the Northwest Learning Community, was named the deputy superintendent for Academics. He replaces Rob Anderson who resigned to become the superintendent of the Boulder (Colo.) School System. Samiah Garcia, formerly a counselor at Cambridge and Johns Creek high schools, was named the coordinator of Counseling Services for Fulton Schools.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man met with police July 16 after he received a letter threatening to expose “his secret” to his family and friends if he did not pay $8,450 in Bitcoins. The writer, “BlackRatio28,” claimed that this secret would ruin the man’s life and possibly end in prosecution. The man said he had no idea what secret the author was talking about. When the man researched the letter online, he found multiple postings with the exact same wording and found out that there was an ongoing FBI case regarding the threats. Posters were instructed to contact their local police, and the man did so. The letter was from Nashville, Tenn.
MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested on July 19 for battery after an incident inside the bathroom of a local business. The victim said he was sitting in a bathroom stall when a man stood in front of the stall door. According to the victim, some time passed and the man remained in front of the door. He then asked if he could help the man in a “non-confrontational tone.” The suspect then kicked the wooden stall door, causing it to shatter. Wood fragments struck the man in the face, causing lacerations to the bridge of his nose and upper lip. After kicking the door, the suspect left the bathroom and ran to the elevator. Officers later apprehended the suspect. He told police he had not been inside the business and was homeless and walking around. The victim identified the suspect who was arrested for battery and criminal trespass.
federal prison, Bercoon and Goldstein have been sentenced to three years of supervision following their release and $1,496,733 payment of restitution each. The court also entered a forfeiture order for both defendants in the amount of $1,953,974. The case was investigated by the FBI with help from the Atlanta Regional office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Los Angeles Regional Office of the SEC, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and the Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group of FINRA. – Julia Grochowski
Sexual battery suspect surrenders to police ROSWELL, Ga. — A man suspected of sexual battery recently turned himself in to Roswell police after seeing a composite sketch of himself in the news. Izet Dedic, 59, of Roswell willingly met with Roswell investigators on July 21 regarding an incident a few days prior. On 11 a.m., July 16, officers responded to a call at Roswell Area Park by a woman who said she was touched inappropriately. The woman told police that a man, later identified as Dedic, had approached her and started asking personal questions that made her feel uncomfortable. When the woman tried to leave, Dedic allegedly physically grabbed and groped her. She was able to eventually free herself and called 911. Dedic has been transported to Fulton County Jail.
Tax: Continued from Page 4 lower. Alpharetta voters will also see a third ballot referendum relating to a rollback on the time restaurants and hotels can serve alcohol on Sundays. The current law sets the time for dispensing alcohol on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. That time would be moved up to 11 a.m. if the so-called Brunch Bill is approved by voters. While other North Fulton city councils placed the question on the ballot with little fanfare, the issue garnered some attention in Alpharetta where several churches sit in the Downtown District where open carry of alcohol is allowed. Speaking at the July 23 City Council meeting, Alpharetta resident Daniel
Irate restaurant customer takes swing at employee JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man attempted to hit an employee on July 18 after he was unhappy about his meal service. The man, a frequent customer, entered the El Porton on Jones Bride Road in the afternoon and was “very irate,” according to employees because the restaurant had forgotten a portion of his previous order on a different date. The man demanded a free meal, but employees told him that they had already comped his wife for the mistake. After hearing this, the man continued to make a scene and curse the employees. One of the employees, in order to de-escelate the situation, offered to take off half of his bill. At this point, the man allegedly tried to hit the employee, who managed to duck away. Police were able to find the man’s residence but were unable to make contact. McAlonon took officials to task for considering not placing the question on the ballot because a couple of pastors had raised concerns. “I was concerned by a number of council members who cited their ministers on the way they should treat this new policy,” McAlonon said. “I believe this is an egregious violation of the concept of separation of church and state.” Without responding directly to the criticism, council members pointed out that all seven had voted to place the question on the ballot when it was considered on its first reading July 16. The City Council repeated the vote, 7-0, to formalize its adoption. Council members have also taken measures to revise the local alcohol ordinance to reflect that the hours for open carry in areas of the city where it is permitted will remain the same as in the past whether the Brunch Bill is passed by voters or not.
Alleged Target thieves strike Johns Creek location JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two women suspected of shoplifting from several Atlanta Targets allegedly hit the Target on State Bridge Road. An employee called police July 19 after he reviewed security footage from four days prior and saw two women grab and hide $600 worth of electronics on their person. The video then showed the two women go to the restroom and then leave the store without paying for the merchandise. Internal Target investigators told the
employee that several similar shoplifting cases have occurred in the area. The employee gave police the details of the Target investigation and a copy of the security footage.
Woman’s car vandalized while parked in lot MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman recently had an expletive keyed onto her car while it was parked in an apartment complex. The woman said she saw the damage when retrieving her son’s book bag from the car on July 16. The car had been parked in the spot overnight and she was positive there was no damage to the vehicle the previous night. The expletive was keyed onto the C-pillar of the woman’s new Kia Optima. The responding officer noticed the car’s passenger side tires were directly on top of the white lines of that parking space. The victim said she does not believe anyone she knows would have keyed the car and does not believe her son knew either. There were no security cameras where the car was parked. Police advised the woman to file an insurance claim.
DEATH NOTICES Melba Bearden, age 84, of Acworth, GA, passed away on July 20, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Donald Clayton, age 88, passed away on July 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. John Dorris, age 99, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Fredrick Ford, age 73, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Edward Glynn, Jr., age 73, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Betty Kegel, age 95, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Shirley F. Peterson, 94, of Cumming, passed away on July 20, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Rebecca Smith, age 83, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
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