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Kelsie Mattox is sworn in as city solicitor of Alpharetta at the April 18 City Council meeting. Mattox will act as solicitor for both Alpharetta and Milton.

Alpharetta, Milton share prosecutor Pact tightens bond between two cities

both cities signed an intergovernmental agreement Monday. Alpharetta will pay 60 percent of Mattox’s salary, while Milton will pay 40%.

The shared court solicitor position strengthens the bond between the

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s new

city solicitor, Kelsie Mattox, was sworn into office during the April 18 City Council meeting.

In her position, Mattox will act as a prosecuting attorney for minor cases such as misdemeanors and traffic violations. She will serve in the same capacity for the city of Milton after

Roswell apartment ban elicits more pushback

Avalon signs leases with more retailers

County adjusts plan to survey homeless

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ATLANTA — Rebranding “critical race theory” to “divisive concepts” proved more palatable to state lawmakers who passed an all-encompassing bill outlining what is acceptable to teach in Georgia classrooms about race-related issues.

The session began in January with several bills touching on the subject of discriminating “on the basis of race,” according to their sponsors. It ended in early April with one bill, House Bill 1084, known as the “Protect Students First Act,” which ultimately passed both chambers and was sent on to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for final approval.

House Bill 1084 outlines nine concepts prohibited to be discussed or taught in the classroom. School systems that veer into these danger zones could potentially lose funding and instructional flexibility in other areas.

Officials with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, which represents the vast majority of public

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Father of child arrested in accidental shooting

Boyfriend disappears along with man’s car ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– A Michigan man reported his vehicle stolen April 10 at the Marriott Hotel on Windward Parkway and his boyfriend might be missing.

The victim stated that after he had been in the shower, his boyfriend was nowhere to be found. He then went to look for him and when he looked in the parking lot, his vehicle was missing.

The victim said he had placed his keys on the nightstand before falling asleep and the keys were no longer there. The victim said all his boyfriend’s property was taken, except for his cellphone. He did not give his boyfriend or anyone else consent to use his vehicle. The manager of the hotel provided a clothing description of the missing man a red/black polo shirt,

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested 21-year-old Arnijae Stroud of Griffin after an investigation into the accidental shooting of a 2-year-old boy.

Officers were dispatched April 15 to a report of a 2-year-old shot at a residence in the 100 block of Millbrook Circle. Officers found the victim who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound and immediately began providing lifesaving aid. They were soon assisted by Roswell Fire Department and American Medical Response personnel.

The child was transported to a local hospital and is now in stable condition.

Preliminary information indicates that Stroud, the victim’s father, was manipulating a handgun in the bedroom of the residence and unintentionally shot the child. Stroud was arrested and transported to the Fulton County Jail, where he was booked on charges of reckless conduct and second-degree cruelty to children.

“I am incredibly proud of the work

of our entire team of first responders, including 911, police, fire, and medical staff who worked seamlessly to save the life of this young boy,” Police Chief James Conroy said. “This was a terrible but entirely preventable accident, and serves as a stark reminder of the need for extreme care and responsibility in the handling of firearms.”

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770640-4100. Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org.

Four suspects sought in smash-and-grab theft ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary at a Food Mart gas station on Holcomb Bridge Road during the early morning hours of April 11.

Police say they received a burglary alarm at 3:20 a.m. and rushed to the scene where they found the entrance had been smashed.

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Police seek more victims of man charged with sex crimes

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating more potential victims of a Roswell man charged with multiple child sexual abuse crimes.

Rodney Damen, 55, was arrested in October after a search warrant conducted on his home on Jasmine Parkway turned up evidence of child pornography.

Roswell police spokesman Tim Lupo said the investigation was launched after an out-of-state juvenile contacted the police department to say that Damen had allegedly sexually abused him in

Roswell.

Lupo said the search warrant was conducted on Damen’s home in the 500 block of Jasmine Parkway on Oct. 20, 2021, with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

That same day, DAMEN police arrested Damen and charged him with aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and possession of child pornography.

Lupo said detectives seized multiple electronic devices from Damen’s home

during the search, which led them to charge Damen with two additional counts of possession of child pornography.

Since his arrest, Damen has remained at the Fulton County Jail without bond. The investigation remains ongoing. Lupo said detectives believe there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information about Damen or the investigation is asked to contact Detective Cheryl Dickerson with the Roswell Police Department at cdickerson@roswellgov.com or 770-640-4453.

Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at StopCrimeATL.org.

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Roswell adds limits to new standalone apartments

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell City Council members have cast another vote against the construction of new standalone apartments.

The City Council approved the first reading of a text amendment to Section 13.4.3 of the Unified Development Code titled “Who Can Submit an Application” at its April 11 meeting.

The amendment removes multi-family zoning districts from the city’s code and prevents developers from submitting rezoning requests for the construction of standalone apartments. Any new units will now need to be paired with non-residential uses, such as retail.

Councilman Peter Vanstrom made the motion to approve the text amendment, which was seconded by Councilwoman Christine Hall. The measure passed 4-0, with councilmen Marcelo Zapata and Mike Palermo absent.

The vote on April 11 was the City Council’s latest attempt to move the city away from high-density, multi-family apartments along its major corridors.

Just two weeks prior, on March 28, the City Council voted to adopt 16 text and map amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to promote additional mixed-use projects.

The City Council also approved a temporary 90-day moratorium on new conditional-use multi-family housing applications.

Roswell Planning and Zoning Director Jackie Deibel said April 11 that while city staff recommended approval of the latest text amendment to the city’s code, the Planning Commission recommended denial.

During public comment, as has been a regular occurrence at recent City Council meetings, some residents expressed disappointment and anger, saying that the changes could potentially aggravate the housing shortage in the area and disproportionately impact low-income residents.

Yalonda Freeman, who ran for City Council last fall and rents an apartment in East Roswell, asked the City Council to table the agenda item until they could report on the status of the racial impact assessment. She also asked the City Council to implement a comprehensive affordable housing plan on their immediate priority list.

In 2020, while the city was in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, the City Council discussed the prospect of expanding the plan to include a full-scale examination process that focused on staving off racial inequalities.

City documents at the time showed that zoning and land use regulations had historically been trouble spots where discriminatory practices flourished and that redlining was used as a tool to section off neighborhoods from certain ethnic groups.

Using a map from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, resident Marla Cureton, a market researcher, demonstrated how in 2018 one of the most Hispanic and Latino-heavy areas in Roswell are west of Ga. 400, north of Holcomb Bridge Road and east of Warsaw Road.

Another area she called out was Martin’s Landing, which is majority Latino and African American, south of Holcomb Bridge Road and north of Holcomb Bridge Road toward Centennial.

“What impacts multi-family as it relates to Roswell impacts Roswell’s Hispanic and African American communities disproportionately one and the same,” Cureton said. “… Limiting multi-family at this point in time, will still cause rent rates to rise, because the demand is going to remain high for some time, and so ultimately, Roswell residents are going to start getting priced out.”

Resident Mark Ellsworth, a commercial real estate agent in metro Atlanta, said he opposed the amendment because it’s “exclusionary based on income” because mixed-used apartments typically cost twice as much as standalone apartments due to the amenities they offer.

According to Ellsworth, who added that April is Fair Housing Month, the cost to rent an apartment in North Fulton County is on average $1,846 per month, meaning that an individual needs to earn a monthly salary of about $5,538, or approximately $66,000 a year.

“I believe we should have a housing stock in Roswell that represents the needs of our entire community,” Ellsworth said. “This includes senior housing, corporate housing, workforce housing and low-income housing. Excluding certain people from being able to live in our community, whether directly or indirectly, does nothing to make Roswell a more inclusive community.”

Michael Dal Cerro, another former City Council candidate and real estate agent, said the city’s attempt to regulate the free housing market would all but

eliminate housing choice for residents.

“It’s not really about building apartments everywhere,” Dal Cerro said. “It’s about housing choice. … You’re sending the wrong message. Eliminating it from the code and taking it off the pages is not doing y’all any good.”

At the March 28 City Council meeting, Councilman Vanstrom said the changes they were making to the city’s code were intended to encourage commercial business and offset the tax burden on residents.

Hall echoed those thoughts at the April 11 City Council meeting.

“Over the last 10 years, we have been focusing on commercial for Roswell,” Hall said. “We haven’t had the success that we had hoped to see in the commercial area, and part of it is driven by not having clear messages of the type of growth we want. This is why we are focusing on mixed-use because we desperately need commercial as a city to help balance us and to help balance the tax base for the residents.”

A second reading of the ordinance is slated for the April 26 City Council meeting.

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North American Properties announced that five new businesses will open shop at mixed-use development Avalon.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– North American Properties has announced five new brands coming to Alpharetta’s Avalon in the coming months.

The list includes Aerie and Offline, Allbirds, Electric Gamebox and Freebird.

“Our team’s ability to create experiences that continually attract top retailers to seek out space at Avalon is unmatched,” said Adam Schwegman, partner and senior vice president of leasing at North American Properties. “Avalon is already home to nearly 100 retailers and restaurants, and we look forward to delivering these new concepts to round out our lineup of best-in-class offerings.”

Retail brands Aerie and Offline by Aerie sell women’s apparel with a focus on inclusivity and body positivity.

Allbirds is a sustainable apparel and footwear brand whose products are made

with environmentally conscious materials.

The Allbirds store and community center is set to open in May, taking over the space which formerly housed Lululemon.

Also joining Avalon is Electric Gamebox, a virtual reality gaming experience where players use their bodies as controllers. Electric Gamebox offers a variety of gaming options for ages 5 and up.

Freebird, a Denver-based footwear brand, prides itself on its handcrafted, well-constructed footwear.

Most recently, Lilly Pulitzer joined Avalon earlier this month with a grand opening celebration. Rowan will host a grand opening April 15. North American Properties said Makers Marker is also set to open later in the spring.

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Arts Center hosts largest exhibition reception

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Six Artists and art connoisseurs celebrated works by adult students and members of the Johns Creek Arts Center April 8 at the center’s first in-person reception since the pandemic.

The reception marked the closing of the largest show the Arts Center has presented in its history, featuring 82 pieces.

Artists and visitors mingled over hors d’oeuvres and viewed works displayed all over the Arts Center before awards were presented to first through third place winners.

Annette Alvarez took home the blue ribbon among adult students in drawing or painting for her colored pencil drawing of a raven, which she made to give to her husband as a Christmas present.

Before taking home the top prize of the category, Alvarez had only been drawing for about a year and a half.

She said she never expected to win.

“I was very excited, I told my daughter and husband right away,” Alvarez said. “We’re very excited that I got to win, I’ve never won anything before.”

Alvarez launched into art when her

mother got sick in 2019. She said she needed something to distract herself for a couple hours during the day, and then she found the Arts Center. But instead of just passing the time, she’s found a new passion.

Julie Skadowski, another blue-ribbon winner, has been making art at the Johns Creek Arts Center since 2008. Her piece, “Drei Stule” which translates to “three chairs” in German, is made up of three sculptures of chairs made from clay.

Skadowski said she’s been working in the medium for about 10 years.

But Friday was not her first time claiming top prize at an Arts Center showcase. She’s won first place two separate times, and a second-place ribbon on a third occasion.

For her winning work this year, Skadowski said she drew her inspiration from a friend’s kitchen.

“She had some metal chairs that were similar, and I saw them hanging on the wall and I fell in love with them,” Skadowski said. “And I was like, ‘you know, I can make that.’”

For long-time woodworker Jim Rowland, first prize winner in the member exhibition, inspiration for his piece, “A Bowl of Pear,” came from the wood he

used to make it.

He found fallen branches of a Bradford pear tree and saw an interesting grain structure, so he took the wood back to his workshop.

“It’s the wood itself that kind of tells me what shape it wants to be,” Rowland said. “So, I just work with it until I bring out the best.”

The resultant bowl is a hybrid piece, Rowland said, featuring both the Bradford pear wood and an epoxy resin.

Although Rowland’s been woodworking for years, this was his first time winning for a piece at an art show.

He recently retired and has since been able to dedicate more time to his passion.

During the reception, Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson handed out awards to the winning artists and allowed them to showcase and explain their works.

In addition to the individual artists, the Arts Center itself was celebrated as a place where community members come together to make something beautiful.

“When I came here, I was going through a rough spot and you (Donaldson) were so welcoming in showing everything, all the artwork, all the possibilities,” Alvarez said. “And all the staff

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Student-athlete earns 13th letter

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Senior Haydn Bendall, who played softball, basketball, track and field and flag football throughout her Milton High School career, earned her 13th varsity letter on April 13.

Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri said it’s a record for the school.

“I don’t think anyone is ever going to beat it, to be honest with you, I really don’t,” Sylvestri said. “I’m so proud of her and her accomplishments, and it goes beyond the fields into the classroom as well, but for 13 varsity letters, that’s amazing.”

Haydn’s dad, Jamie, said the accomplishment comes as no surprise, especially because Haydn has been involved in recreational sports since she was 4 years old. In addition to swimming for the Alpharetta Sharks, Jamie said Haydn played for the Alpharetta recreational basketball program and Alpharetta Youth Softball Association.

“We have an embarrassing amount of riches in North Fulton when it comes to youth recreational programs,” Jamie said. “We are so, so fortunate to live in a community that believes in investing in our community youth sports, and it’s not something that any of us who live up here should take for granted.”

Growing up, Jamie said, Haydn was like any other kid.

“It seemed like she always had a ball or a bat or something in her hands,” Jamie said.

One major influence on her life was her mom, Kelly, who was among the first female athletes to go to college and play soccer. At the time, Jamie said, soccer had just become a Georgia High School Association sport for girls.

“In the span of one generation we went from having some sports being new sports entirely for girls to having it really not be uncommon at all for the girls to be among the most accomplished ath-

letes in their school,” Jamie said.

Throughout her time at Milton High School, Jamie said Haydn must have played more than 200 games both as an offensive and defensive player. He added that she served as a team captain, was named to all-region teams and every year that she was eligible, won the scholar-athlete award.

“I think sometimes as a parent, it’s easy to get caught up in wins and losses and your child’s statistics,” Jamie said.

“The reality is, there’s great value in being a teammate, and she, to her credit, has spent hours and hours at practice and training and doing summer workouts that really are the kinds of lessons that you’d like any kid to learn as they transition from high school into adulthood.”

Jamie said he hopes Haydn’s story encourages parents to not get overly fixated on the hyper-specialization within one sport. Playing multiple sports, he said, exposes kids to more teammates, more experiences and more growth opportunities.

“And there’s really something special about wearing the name of your school on the front of your jersey,” Jamie said. “… Those games that you played against your friends that you grew up with are really some of the most meaningful when you look back as an adult. I would encourage parents and kids not to forego that.”

After receiving her varsity letter, Haydn said she felt like all her hard work had paid off.

“Not only by setting a new record but also as a female athlete,” she said. “It felt really special.”

While she enjoys competing and working for an end goal, the people around her, like her coaches and teammates, motivated her to keep playing sports at Milton High School, Haydn said.

She said she plans to go to college and continue to play club sports like club softball and basketball after graduation.

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County takes new approach to homeless count

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County’s Point in Time count of the homeless took a different shape this year.

Typically, trained volunteers spend a single day canvassing streets and other areas off the beaten path to conduct a count of those without permanent housing.

The count serves as a micro-census of the unhoused population in the county, and the results are shared with community organizations that work with them.

In 2021, the count was cancelled due to concerns with spreading COVID-19.

This year, the count was split into a seven-day canvassing effort from Feb. 18-25.

Outreach took place in the morning, mid-day, late-day and night and was performed by county commissioners and their staff, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s team, Fulton County employees, local municipalities, nonprofits and a team from the Veterans Administration.

Official results of the count are not yet released, but The Drake House Executive Director Nesha Mason said she is encouraged by the approach of performing the count. She said canvassing over multiple days would likely provide more accurate data.

“I don’t know if that one-night snapshot is as accurate as having those people who are a little bit more familiar with the homeless population canvas those areas over seven days,” Mason said.

At the same time, United Way of Greater Atlanta took a deeper dive into the issue of homelessness in North Fulton, something beyond counting.

In March, United Way completed a 10-month assessment of homelessness specific to North Fulton.

The project was led by North Fulton Advisory Board member and Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard.

“We decided that homelessness was a big enough issue in North Fulton and one that, especially in light of COVID and the economic impacts of COVID, was changing,” Drinkard said. “We really did not have a good enough understanding of the homeless situation, housing instability, the homeless population and their needs.”

We really did not have a good enough understanding of the homeless situation, housing instability, the homeless population and their needs.”

JAMES DRINKARD North Fulton Advisory Board member and Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator

United Way worked with the Fulton County Continuum of Care and local organizations to form a steering committee for the assessment. Members included The Drake House, which specializes in helping mothers who are experiencing homelessness in North Metro Atlanta.

“I think this assessment will inform ways that we can collaborate across data collection to really tell a truer picture of what homelessness looks like in north Fulton and how we are serving those families in need,” The Drake House’s Mason said.

This year, The Drake House has seen a 30% increase in calls for intake for single mothers and children in the area.

“We are seeing more mothers who are working full time and living in their cars because they can no longer afford their homes,” Mason said. “With rent increases of 20 to 30%, single-income families contribute to our economy and workforce, but can’t afford to live here even when making $50,000 a year.”

In North Fulton, Drinkard said, homeless populations are more likely to be families, and many are sheltered, meaning they may be staying in a hotel or a car. These individuals also tend to be employed.

“So, it’s just different and we needed to get a better handle on what that population looks like,” Drinkard said.

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One of the assessment’s findings was a continued decline in Fulton County students experiencing homelessness, from 685 in the 2017-2018 school year to 413 in the 2020-2021 school year.

The assessment’s findings, however, carry a caveat.

Fulton County Schools stakeholders emphasized that the transition to virtual school may have skewed the schools’ reporting.

The assessment also points out a need for increasing the number of emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing beds as many providers of these types of shelter are at capacity, while need has increased.

In a survey of housing and service providers, the assessment results show the top three service needs are for housing navigation, mental health services and case management.

Additionally, rental payment assistance, the assessment concluded, “consistently ranks as the most-requested form of assistance according to United Way’s 2-1-1 data for North Fulton County contacts.”

“We’ve been serving the families that we serve for now 16 years, and I know

that the face of homelessness and the circumstances of homelessness has changed in North Fulton through that time and [the assessment] really gave us a good snapshot of what it looks like now,” Mason said. “And what we’re seeing is that it is a heavier lift for families to get back on their feet and that is largely due to the unaffordability of living in north Fulton.”

The assessment echoes this. Housing costs have risen dramatically in North Fulton in recent years, while wages have not.

Since the study concluded last month, United Way is now looking to work with all agencies and potential partners including municipalities on how to improve the strategy for addressing homelessness in North Fulton so they may have a greater impact, Drinkard said.

United Way is planning for a phased release of the assessment results in the coming weeks beginning with nonprofits and local government leaders and then making the report available to the public.

This approach, Drinkard said, will allow the individuals who will likely be contacted as subject-matter experts to be informed on the data in the report before fielding questions on it.

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By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — If you don’t feel like mowing your lawn this week, residents in Alpharettta and Roswell have a new way out.

On-demand lawn care app GreenPal, first launched in Nashville, Tennessee, has expanded its service in North Fulton County.

The service has been available in Johns Creek and Cumming since last year.

The app connects homeowners with local, pre-vetted lawn care professionals who can bid on work.

Landscapers bid on the properties based on Google Street View and aerial images. Homeowners can also input special details about their lawns and choose vendors based on ratings and reviews.

After the work is completed, the landscaper will send the homeowner a time stamped photo of the finished work. The homeowner can then pay through the app and set up future appointments.

Co-founder Gene Caballero compared the on-demand nature of GreenPal to ride

share services like Uber and Lyft, which he became familiar with while working for Dell Technologies. He said the idea for the app first came about in 2012, and it launched in Nashville in 2015. Since then, the service has grown into more than 250 markets.

Caballero said the app’s basic lawn service consists of a “mow, edge and blow,” but homeowners can then work with their paired service on other projects. He said people have used the app to coordinate services like fence building, gutter replacement, shrub pruning and tree limb removal. He said the service also helps lawn care businesses market those extra services.

“Anything landscaping-related can be done through GreenPal,” Caballero said.

GreenPal is available throughout areas of north Metro Atlanta, like Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Cumming, Woodstock and Suwanee.

Alpharetta residents can view local partnered lawn services and reviews at yourgreenpal.com/ga/alpharetta-lawn-care.

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Tax cut clears General Assembly in last hour of 2022 session

By DAVE WILLIAMS Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers approved a tax cut during the final hour of this year’s General Assembly session April 5.

After the state House of Representatives voted 167-2 to support a compromise version of the legislation reached by a joint conference committee, the state Senate followed by a margin of 41-13.

The bill includes a phased-in rollback of Georgia’s income tax rate from 5.49% to 4.99% over six years, starting with the 2024 tax year. The current tax rate is 5.75%.

Democrats had blasted the original version of the bill proposed by the Legislature’s Republican majority, which would have dropped the tax rate to a flat 5.25% immediately upon taking effect, arguing some Georgians actually would end up paying higher state taxes.

“We haven’t been able to find anyone who pays more,” House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Shaw Blackmon, R-Bonaire, said of the compromise bill.

“Everybody pays zero [more in taxes] or less under this plan.”

The bill also includes a trigger mechanism to ensure tax cuts don’t continue if the economy falters. Taxes would not be reduced in any year in which state revenues don’t grow by at least 3% or the year’s net revenue collections are not higher than those of each of the previous five fiscal years.

“If the triggers aren’t met, it will pause a year,” said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Hufstetler,

R-Rome.

The legislation also increases taxpayers’ personal exemptions. Single filers will get an exemption of $12,000.

Exemptions for married couples filing jointly will increase every two years, from $18,500 in 2024 to $24,000 in 2030.

Hufstetler said the tax cut will cost the state $455 million during its first year and $1 billion during the second year.

Danny Kanso, senior tax analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, said it will end up costing more than either version of the bill the House and Senate passed earlier in the session.

“Lawmakers are skewing the tax code so that the wealthy get massive tax cuts and would not have to pay their fair share, but only paying lip service to support for low- and middle-income families,” he said.

Kanso noted the final version of the bill does not include a state-level Earned Income Tax Credit, which had been included in the Senate version.

But Blackmon said the tax cut has something for all taxpayers.

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pockets of hardworking Georgians,” he said.

The legislation now goes to Gov. Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign it.

This story is available through a news partnership with Capitol Beat News Service, a project of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation.

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The applicant, Jim Boyle, had initially requested the application be deferred until May 2. The application requested three variances, including reducing two undisturbed buffers on the property. He said he plans to meet with city staff and stakeholders before the next meeting to amend the plan and attempt to eliminate the need for variances.

Because the council was considering a deferral and not voting on the plan itself, they were not initially required to have a formal public hearing on the item but opted to hear public comments before voting on the deferral.

Five residents voiced their concerns regarding the plan for the home during public comment. Much of the concern boiled down to the proposed density of the home. The plan called for 15 bedrooms on a 1.5-acre lot.

One resident, Michelle Weston, noted that other nearby personal care homes had much smaller resident densities. She said one home on Ranchette Road has a 12-resident capacity on a 2.8-acre lot, while another on Providence Road has a 4-resident capacity on just over an acre.

Another resident was concerned about the size of the septic system that would be needed to accommodate 15 bedrooms.

Mayor Peyton Jamison said he was willing to grant the deferral after the

public comment, saying he felt Boyle was acting in good faith in his attempts to eliminate variances and improve the plan.

Mayor Pro Tem Paul Moore disagreed, saying he didn’t feel that any meeting with city staff could remedy the problems raised by those cited by public speakers.

He also said applicants shouldn’t expect to receive a deferral just because they request one.

“If the community assembles, we should be prepared to go forward with a full-blown hearing,” Moore said.

Jamison moved to approve the deferral, but the motion failed with a 2-3 vote.

Councilwoman Juliette Johnson joined Jamison, but Moore and councilmembers Andrea Verhoff and Jan Jacobus voted against. Rick Mohrig and Carol Cookerly were absent from the meeting. Moore then moved to deny the deferral, which received a 3-2 vote along the same lines.

The denial meant the council now had to take action on the plan itself, which opened up the formal public hearing after a brief recess. The only comment during the public hearing was from Boyle’s attorney, who requested the agenda item be withdrawn without prejudice. The council unanimously approved the withdrawal.

City Attorney Ken Jarrard noted the withdrawal allows Boyle to immediately reapply for a use permit if he desires, but he will have to undergo the entire application process again including public notices and hearings.

The council also passed a proclamation celebrating Earth Day on April 22 and encouraging citizens to foster a “cleaner and greener” environment.

Johns Creek Arts Center to host 8th annual Mother’s Day Market

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local artisans will take over the Johns Creek Arts Center gallery until May 7 with handcrafted pieces curated for Mother’s Day gifting. The market opened April 18.

This is the Arts Center’s 8th Mother’s Day Market and it’s first since COVID-19 halted plans for the 2020 market, Registrar Lillie Cipola said.

Roughly 15-16 local artists whose crafts “celebrate mothers” were contacted

specifically for participation in the market, Cipola said.

This year’s market has been in the works since February, Cipola said, and will feature handcrafted candles, jewelry, mugs, scarves and soaps, among other pieces.

Locals hoping to peruse the gift market can stop by between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays and between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Community rallies around local cat rescue

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Up a gravel drive just off Medlock Bridge Road is a cat rescue, currently with 40 feline tenants.

The entire endeavor is run by local cat lover Sara Smith with the help of a few volunteers.

Smith has been caring for animals her entire life, but in 2018, she made her passion official by starting her own nonprofit shelter “By The Light Of The Moon,” named after her late pet, Moonriver.

At first, Smith said she was mainly focused on helping black cats, but then she expanded because she couldn’t say no to caring for any felines who came to her door.

“The cats just appeared,” Smith said. “Then I started having moms, feral moms with kittens and it just kept growing because I couldn’t leave the babies outside, and if they’re sick or injured, I’d bring them here even if they’re feral.”

Of the 40 cats sharing Smith’s residence, she calls 17 her own. Of the remaining animals, several are feral

while others are waiting to be adopted, including a new litter of five 2-week old kittens.

“The ones that are adoptable, I’m always looking for homes,” Smith said.

“Basically, it’s turned into being kind of like a sanctuary… They get homemade meals every day and if they’re sick, I rehabilitate them.”

Caring for her cats has become a full-time job for Smith, who also works as a local pet-sitter.

Mid-March, the caretaking was becoming too much, Smith said. She had too many cats to take care of on her own, so she made a post on the social media site Nextdoor asking for volunteers and donations.

The response was “overwhelming.”

“I was like, ‘let’s just see if I can get a few donations,’ and it just went crazy,” Smith said. “There were a lot of people who wanted to come volunteer…

It was really great that all the people came out and a lot came out to see the cats. One got adopted.”

With the extra hands, caring for the animals has gotten easier, Smith said, but she is still always looking for help,

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Legislature: Continued from Page 1 school teachers, had multiple concerns with the bill.

During a podcast, officials outlined those issues.

“First, it is unclear whether the problems the bills aimed to address is an issue in Georgia,” said Claire Suggs, senior legislative policy analyst for PAGE. “There has been little effort to gather input across the state to understand if these concepts are actually taught in the classroom.”

During an address to the chamber, one legislator who supported the measure noted “99.9%” of teachers are likely already in compliance, but he had concerns with the tiny fraction who were not.

Suggs noted school administrators, educators, students and parents will also have no clear standards to determine when the issues of race relations, slavery or similar topics can appropriately be included in history lessons.

“A final concern is the administrative burden the bills place on school and district leaders,” Suggs said. “Educators will be vulnerable to unsubstantiated complaints, and unresolvable debates about what was said and how it was said.”

Raising even more eyebrows was the last-minute addition of launguage concerning transgender athletes into House Bill 1084.

Earlier in the session, the Senate passed a bill banning transgender athletes from playing on sports teams that matched their gender identity. However, House Speaker David Ralston blocked the bill from a vote in the House. That prompted legislators to tack it onto HB 1084 in the closing minutes of the session, and near certain approval by Kemp.

The bill would name the Georgia High School Association as the final arbiter of who is eligible to play on what sports teams. A study committee under the GHSA will be tasked to create policy on whether it is “necessary and appropriate to prohibit students whose gender is male from participating in athletic events that are designated for students whose gender is female.”

The policy would apply to all participating public high schools.

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Education bills passed in the 2022 session Supporters of mandatory recess for elementary school kids are crossing their fingers that the sixth time is the charm.

Rep. Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) has sponsored a bill every year since 2016 to mandate recess for students in grades one through five on days they do not have structured activities or physical education classes.

In 2019 the bill was passed by the Legislature, but ultimately vetoed by Gov. Brian Kemp, who said he was concerned it took away local control from elected school board members.

This year, Douglas’ bill, HB 1283, removed language prohibiting schools from using recess as an incentive and punishment for behavior, or to set how long recess should be. It easily passed the Legislature and now awaits Kemp’s signature.

Here is a summary of education bills passed this session. Gov. Kemp has through May 14th to sign or veto bills, or do nothing and allow the bill to become law.

HB 385, “Return to Work” bill – Opens a fouryear window to allow teachers who retired after 30 years to return to the classroom after one year of retirement, without giving up their pensions. The window would open July 1, 2022 and close June 30, 2026. The program applies to select regions in the state which are struggling to fill teacher vacancies, especially in certain subjects.

HB 517 – Increases the amount donors can give to student scholarship organizations to be used for private school tuition vouchers. Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar income tax credit. Georgia will cap donations at $120 million annually – up $20 million from the current year – beginning in January.

HB 1178, “Parents Bill of Rights” bill – Requires a policy or regulation to deal with complaints and appeals. Most of the language is already in law, in other bills and in most school districts.

HB 1215 - School districts are required to have a streamlined transfer process to allow students to transfer to a charter school without penalty.

HB 1461 - A city must notify the county and any impacted school system within 30 days of accepting a petition of annexation. There is no

current requirement to notify the school district(s).

Note: In 2015, the City of Atlanta attempted to annex parts of unincorporated Fulton County which included more than $50 million in Fulton School System assets in the annexation area, along with 1,800 students that attended Fulton Schools.

SB 220 – Contains two parts. First, it requires a financial literacy course for 11th and 12th graders as a requirement for graduation. The second part creates a 15-member Georgia Civics Commission to promote the study of local and state government in schools, help educate students on the importance of civic involvement, and collaborate with organizations to carry out these ideals.

SB 226 – Expedites the process for removing books and other content seen as “harmful to minors.” If it becomes law, school principals will be the final judge, and will have seven days to decide whether to remove contested materials.

SB 345 – Prohibits state and local governments from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine (a vaccination passport) to enter a facility (including schools) or to receive a service.

SB 514 – The legislation requires any policy requiring students to wear masks must include a parental opt out. Currently no public school district requires masks for students. Clayton County was the final holdout, dropping the policy on March 31.

The bill has already been signed by Kemp.

SB 588 – Requires all local board meetings to be open to the public unless otherwise allowed by law. Requires local boards adopt rules of conduct for meetings. Attendees could be removed only according to those rules.

SR 650 - Creates a study committee that will examine how the state funds public education, including the QBE formula, equalization grants for low-wealth districts, funding for virtual schools and capital outlay.

‘Divisive Concepts’ Teachers and schools are prohibited from “espousing personal political beliefs” under HB 1084. This bans instructors from intentionally encouraging or attempting to persuade or indoctrinate others to agree or advocate for such individual’s personal beliefs.

Divisive concepts prohibited from being instructed in the classroom under HB 1084 bill include: • One race is inherently superior to another race • The United States is fundamentally racist • An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently or consciously racist or oppressive toward individuals of other races • An individual should be discriminated against or

receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race • An individual’s moral character is inherently determined by his or her race • An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race, bears individual responsibility for actions committed in the past by other individuals of the same race • An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race, should feel anguish or any other form of psychological distress because of his or her race • Performance-based and merit-based advancement policies and practices are racist • Any other form of race scapegoating or race stereotyping.

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Roswell to host first Earth Day Fair

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell is hosting its first Earth Day Fair at Mimosa Hall and Gardens and the Bulloch Hall grounds Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will include a ceremonial tree-planting with Mayor Kurt Wilson, family-friendly activities and a panel discussion on sustainability, green infrastructure and environmental protection.

The tree planting is slated for 11 a.m.

The panel, scheduled to begin at 11:10 a.m., will be moderated by Lyn May and include panelists Cadmus Construction LEED Architect Simone du Bois, National Park Service Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Hightower, Georgia-Pacific Vice President of Sustainability John Mulcahy and Roswell Director of Environ-

mental Public Works Sharon Izzo.

Food trucks using fresh, sustainable ingredients will be on site. The Creation Station creative arts truck will also be on hand with art activities for kids. Roswell New Horizons Band is scheduled to perform in the afternoon.

While at the event, visitors can also tour Mimosa Hall, one of the oldest netzero buildings in the country completely powered by solar, throughout the day for free. Docents will be available to answer questions.

The Earth Day Fair is a collaborative event with the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, Friends of Mimosa Hall, Keep Roswell Beautiful and Roswell Environmental Public Works.

For more information and an interactive event map, visit roswellgov.com/ spring.

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In other business at Monday’s meeting, the Alpharetta City Council approved an application to combine two undeveloped land parcels at the corner of Milton Avenue and Nathan Circle and allow a two-story, 5,600-square-foot home to be built on the property.

The property had started out as a single lot but had been split into two lots in 2015. Monday’s decision restores the parcel to its original size. A house once located on the property was demolished in 2020.

City staff recommended 13 conditions for the approval, including one that would require a planned pool’s size to be reduced by a quarter. The condition would also require that the home’s pool decking and driveway be made of pervious pavement, allowing water to seep through.

But the stormwater requirements were voted down after the applicant’s consulting company, OnSite Civil Group, told the council it had devised a plan for water retention including an underground detention system, making the requirements pointless.

The City Council approved the application 5-1, removing the stormwater requirements, with Councilman Jason Binder opposing. Binder wished the applicant the best, but said he was hesitant to remove the stormwater conditions because of runoff problems that have arisen in and near the downtown district in recent years.

Councilman Donald Mitchell was absent from the meeting.

Councilman Doug DeRito said he was impressed that a hydrology study had already been performed. He said many contractors won’t perform a study until after they’ve secured plan approval, due to the study’s high price tag.

The only commenter during the public hearing lives on a neighboring lot and said he was thrilled somebody wanted to come live on the property.

After clearing the building, the store manager arrived to inventory what had been taken. Police logged $500 had been taken from the cash register, a coin cabinet containing $650 had been raided, and $5,000 worth of cigarettes had been taken. Damage to the front entryway and cash register was placed at $2,100.

Video cameras captured footage of an olive green Charger with tinted windows pulling into the lot around 3:17 a.m. The driver then backed the car to the doorway and smashed through the entrance. Footage showed three masked passengers exit the vehicle and enter the store while the driver, also masked, stood lookout near the vehicle.

Following the burglary, the car left the scene, turning east on Holcomb Bridge Road.

Police later learned that the same vehicle was captured on surveillance footage at a burglary in Chamblee.

Online thief hijacks business transaction MILTON, Ga. –– An Alpharetta man reported April 5 that he lost more than $40,000 to an internet scammer posing as one of his subcontractors.

The business owner said March 16, he had been exchanging emails with one of his subcontractors and owner of Specialized Drywall regarding invoices for completed work.

The business owner consolidated several invoices for previous work totaling $42,219. But someone hijacked the correspondence and used another email address almost identical to the one used by Specialized Drywall to obtain the business owners’ bank account information. When the business owner called to confirm the subcontractor had received the payment, he discovered the transaction had been hijacked.

The victim contacted his bank to report fraud and was told his money could not be refunded and to contact the police to file a report.

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The victim said she had received a phone call from someone she believed was with Amazon. The caller asked she authorized a purchase of Apple products totaling nearly $1,000. She then was transferred to someone allegedly with the Social Security Administration. The caller convinced her she had to pay them $49,500 to avoid arrest. The victim then drove to her bank to inform them of the transaction and sent the money.

Several days after the transaction, she realized it had been a scam and she was able to cancel the transaction and the money was returned to her account.

The victim had been concerned of potential identity theft since she sent a photo of her driver’s license to the phone number provided by the scammer. Police informed her to contact Georgia Department of Driver Services to inquire about a license change.

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Sherman Hugh McBrayer, 71, passed away April 6, 2022.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Carl Owens, Jr., 94, of Roswell, passed away April 9, 2022.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Yurendira Rivera-Penaloza, 30, of Roswell, passed away April 7, 2022. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Bobby Joe Reed, 88, of Cumming, passed away April 3, 2022. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Vigelo Servera, 54, of Alpharetta, passed away April 7, 2022. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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New podcasts this week

The Georgia Politics Podcast

Cadillac Jack: My Second Act

Sine Die Recap

The only fan-voted podcast

Drop your socks and head to Hill Valley. It’s back to the future on Cadillac Jack: My Second Act. Somebody told Kane Brown you can only host CMT Awards two years in a row. We are… not going to correct him. (Because he’s too calming.) Regardless, we do want to know how much of Monday’s show was pre-recorded. Spoiler alert: it’s probably more than we all expect.

Then Donna talks about how to handle turbulence, whether it’s on a plane or in a family. It’s a serious, sentimental segment. So naturally, we go straight from there into why one pod peep “is 99% sure she saw the beaver.”

The show ends with an interview that you may have heard before. Or at least, you may recognize the voices.

Watch for the changes and try to keep up. Then write your own plinko and send it our way. 7704646024.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-22-AB-10 Please note that this meeting will be a virtual meeting, conducted online using Zoom meetings.

PLACE To Attend the Virtual Meeting: Using Your Computer, Tablet or Smartphone Go to: https://zoom.us Meeting ID: 898 8560 3178 Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 US May 5, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Restaurant Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer, Wine & Sunday Sales APPLICANT Palm 78 Inc. 5325 Windward Parkway Suite 102 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Owners Palm 78 Inc. Registered Agent Michael C. Jones

Jam packed episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast as the crew recaps the major bills that survived Sine Die, and the ones that did not.

Bills included in the conversation are the late night trans sports amendment which passed; gambling legislation which once again fails to hit the floor; a tax cut which gradually lowers the state’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99%; the abortion pill bill that failed to reach the floor; the GBI elections bill which gives the GBI stronger police powers over elections; the mental health bill signing; teacher and state employee raises; and a bill that would have approved a ballot amendment asking voters to approve pay raises for legislators.

How to Listen 1.

Go to appenmedia.com/podcasts

The Ben Burnett Show Russell McMurry

It’s transportation week here on The Ben Burnett Show. That’s why our guest is Russell McMurry, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Ben talks to Russell about GDOT, how he got into the work he does now and what it means to have great relationships with local (and federal) agencies.

Tune in if you like infrastructure projects, drove on a street this week or just want to put a voice to the face of traffic. (Just kidding about that last part.)

Cadillac Jack: My Second Act, The Georgia Politics Podcast and The Ben Burnett Show are part of the Appen Podcast Network. Listen on appenmedia.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

NOTICE CITY OF ROSWELL PUBLIC HEARING PLACE ROSWELL CITY HALL 38 HILL STREET, SUITE 215 DATE & TIME Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. PURPOSE APPLICATION FOR: Package/Liquor, Beer & Wine APPLICANT Aldo Saez Gamebread Supply Co., LLC BUSINESS NAME Alpha Dog Beer, Wine and Spirit BUSINESS ADDRESS 900 Mansell Road, Suite 12 Roswell, GA 30076

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NOTICE CITY OF ROSWELL PUBLIC HEARING PLACE ROSWELL CITY HALL 38 HILL STREET, SUITE 215 DATE & TIME Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. PURPOSE APPLICATION FOR: Limited Pouring, Beer, Wine & Sunday Sales APPLICANT Dewi Warmus / Nusantara LLC BUSINESS NAME Rasa Sayang BUSINESS ADDRESS 1425 Market Blvd, Suite 1390 Roswell, GA 30076

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-22-AB-11

CITY OF ALPHARETTA

Please note that this meeting will be a virtual meeting, conducted online using Zoom meetings.

Please note that this meeting will be a virtual meeting, conducted online using Zoom meetings.

PLACE To Attend the Virtual Meeting: Using Your Computer, Tablet or Smartphone Go to: https://zoom.us Meeting ID: 898 8560 3178 Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 US May 5, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.

PLACE To Attend the Virtual Meeting: Using Your Computer, Tablet or Smartphone Go to: https://zoom.us Meeting ID: 898 8560 3178 Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 US May 5, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.

PURPOSE Restaurant Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine & Sunday Sales

PUBLIC NOTICE PH-22-AB-12

PURPOSE Restaurant Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine & Sunday Sales

APPLICANT Anjana 2, Inc. d/b/a Pista House 5530 Winward Parkway Suite C310 Alpharetta, GA 30004

APPLICANT Sulit Coffee & Wine Bar, LLC 4150 Old Milton Parkway Suite 120 Alpharetta, GA 30005

Owners Anjana 2, Inc.

Owners Sulit Coffee & Wine Bar, LLC

Registered Agent Sarath Ananthu

Registered Agent Danielle Crawford

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WANT MORE? FOLLOW US ON facebook.com/AlpharettaRoswellHerald PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THE CITY OF ROSWELL SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITS 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN The City of Roswell is seeking public comment on its 2022 Annual Action Plan (AAP). As an entitlement community eligible to receive assistance under the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City is required to submit the AAP to HUD every year in order to receive funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Program. This plan provides a framework for identifying housing and community development priorities and addresses how these priorities can be assisted using federal formula block grant programs.

To ensure access to all information, drafts of the documents will be placed on the City of Roswell’s website, www.roswellgov.com/cdbg and hard copies are available at: City of Roswell Grants Division 38 Hill St., Suite 130 Roswell, Georgia 30075 East Roswell Public Library 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076 Housing Authority of the City of Roswell 199 Grove Way Roswell, Georgia 30075 Roswell Public Library 115 Norcross Street Roswell, GA 30075 Public comments can be submitted in writing to the City of Roswell, Grants Division, 38 Hill Street, Suite 130, Roswell, GA 30075 or through the City’s CDBG Program email, CDBG@roswellgov.com. Per the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the public comment period for the draft of this plan will run for 30 days, starting on Friday April 22, 2022. All comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday May 23, 2022. In addition, a public hearing will be held at City Hall on Monday May 23, 2022 in Room 220 at 6:00 p.m. Please contact Charles Alford, (770) 641-3847, calford@roswellgov.com, with any questions or if translation or interpretation services are needed.

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Full-time DISPATCH CONTROL CENTER MANAGER: Sawnee EMC is seeking a Dispatch Control Center Manager to manage dispatch staff, utility construction, and service personnel activities.

Required: High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum of ten years of experience in electric utility work, including seven years’ experience in utility distribution system line operations. Preferred experience with dispatching and scheduling, strong computer skills, map reading knowledge of line feed direction, communication, and management skills. Position requires frequent contact with the public and deadline pressures.

Requires flexibility for overtime, irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends shifts for a 24/7 department..

Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, May 4, 2022. Apply online: www.sawnee. com/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Drug Free Workplace.

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POOL TECHNICIANS WANTED Part-time & Full-time positions available.

Pay is $12-$14 per hour. Hours starting at 6:30AM, Monday-Friday. Pick-up truck not required but must have your own reliable transportation. Gas allowance provided.

Looking for people who enjoy working outside and are enthusiastic, dependable & punctual. Able to contribute independently or on a crew with consistently friendly attitude.

Well-established commercial pool maintenance company providing service in the North Atlanta Metro area.

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RECEPTIONIST GCAC of Georgia, Giving Children A Chance is in search of a receptionist in Alpharetta, Georgia We are seeking an exceptional individual with a positive attitude who has the ability to multitask and possesses great organizational skills. The right person will be willing to go above and beyond to deliver superior services to a diverse customer base. This candidate will function as a team player supporting a passionate group of professionals working in a private Foster Care Placement Agency and performing front office responsibilities. The candidate must have excellent verbal communication skills, with a great understanding of how to work with others from all walks of life. Qualified candidate will function as a gate keeper for the organization. The rewards of this job offer a unique opportunity to work in an environment where one can truly makes a difference in the life of a child.

Prefer a college degree in business, social sciences, or marketing. Candidate will have a working knowledge of Windows based programs, telephone systems and office equipment. To apply, please send resume, salary requirements and a detailed cover letter explaining your interest in this position to Heatherl@GCACofGeorgia.com

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Full-time Anjus, LLC in Roswell, GA has mult. openings for: A) Java Prgrmrs I to assist in correct app errors & recheck prgrms; B) Java Prgrmrs II to correct app errors & recheck prgrms C) Java Prgrmrs III to monitor the correcting of app errors; D) Java/J2EE Dvlprs I to participate in modifying existing sftwr; E) Java/J2EE Dvlprs II to modify existing sftwr; F) Java/J2EE Dvlprs III to coordinate modifying sftwr. No travel; No telecomm.

Job duties proj-based @ unanticipated sites w/in U.S. Relo may be req’d @ proj end. Mail resume to: Anjus, LLC, Attn: HR/Naresh Reddy, 875 Old Roswell Road, Suite C500, Roswell, GA 30076. Must indicate job title.

Sales Garage Sale CUMMING Creekstone Estates, multi family. 3065 Wills Mill Road 30041. Friday 4/22 and Saturday 4/23, 9AM-2PM. A L P H A R E T TA WAREHOUSE SALE: Golf Shoes and Apparel from $9.99 for Men & Women, Baseball Pants, Skechers Work Shoes & Boots for Men & Women, Oakley Backpacks, Sporting Goods Accessories, Tool and Home Liquidation items, L i q u i d a t i o n S a m s u n g Refrigerators & Washer/Dryer Sets..12950 GA Highway 9 30004....

Saturday, Apr 23 10AM-2PM MILTON Multi-family. Belleterre Subdivision. Belleterre Drive at Bethany Bend.

Friday 4/22, Saturday 4/23, 8am-1pm.

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Previous cashh a n d l i n g experience, detail oriented, strong communication skills and self motivation. Previous financial institution experience a plus. Resume to: dcaudle@ffcuga.org

Sales CUMMING-30040: Fieldstone multi-family; Elder Field Lane, Azurite Street, Balas Street, Preserve Crossing Lane, Delano Drive. Along Drew Campground and Hyde Roads. Saturday 4/23, 8am-3pm Roswell Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Huge multi home sale! Saturday 4/23, 8am-2pm.

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Friday 4/22 and Saturday 4/23, 7:30AM-5PM. Miscellaneous furniture,; contents of home & electrical & plumbing business, a little bit of everything, priced right!

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Director of Open Arms Special Needs Ministry Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has an opportunity for a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys working with special needs children, youth, and adults to direct our Open Arms ministry.

Responsibilities • Lead the Promise Class (where our special needs community congregates) during Sunday morning services in worship through music, Bible lessons, crafts, and other activities.

• Supervise, work with, and coordinate volunteers and staff.

• Direct quarterly respite events at the church.

• Work alongside the Open Arms committee and Associate Pastor to identify opportunities to sustain and grow this ministry.

Hours vary but average six per week, with 3–4 hours every Sunday morning. Compensation is up to $18/hour plus 3 Sundays (weeks) of paid vacation per year.

Requirements • Annual Background Check and Child Safety Training • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR training/certification for infants, children, and adults (or complete within 3 months of hire) • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, since you will be working with a vulnerable population.

• Degree in Special Education and experience managing staff preferred.

• Age 21 years or older.

Interested? Send us a letter telling us why, along with your resume: jobs@alpharettapres.com To learn more about Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, please visit us in person or at https://alpharettapres.com/.

Newspaper Delivery Routes Open We have several delivery routes open in the Alpharetta-Roswell / North Fulton area.

The work is once a week and requires the following: Reliable transportation, very clean driving record (we do a record check), and professional work ethic. We prefer the ideal person to have experience delivering newspapers but that is not an absolute requirement.

The delivery route is to every home in the subdivision - and is NOT subscriber based.

The route can be done on your schedule - within our specific 2-3 day window - depending on which paper you deliver.

We pay for all your gas, provide bags, and pay you as an independent contractor on a per home delivered basis.

Call our office at 770-442-3278 to request an application.

The typical route pays approximately $140 plus gas per week and takes about 4-5 hours to deliver.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Concrete/ Asphalt

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Contact Ralph Rucker.

Many local references.

Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

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