Formal ceremony offers due respect to aged Old Glory
By STANLEY LEARY newsroom@appenmedia.com
CUMMING, Ga. — Members of patriotic organizations joined the public June 13 at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming for the annual Flag Day and Flag Retirement Ceremony.
The rite honors worn American flags through a dignified tradition of service and remembrance.
Many participants were dressed in American Revolutionary War uniforms, reflecting the heritage of the organizations involved. A color guard opened the ceremony as attendees stood in respect for the presentation of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The event was co-led by Emil Decker, president of the Robert Forsyth Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, and Ron Redner, president of the Piedmont Chapter. Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution also took part.
Forsyth County to take on lake park duties
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County will take on additional responsibilities at five Lake Lanier parks to improve visitors’ experiences.
A Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement between the county and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will give the county additional duties that include access,
maintenance and upkeep. The agreement also will allow the county to charge fees at the parks.
County staff said they anticipate the move will require additional staff and equipment.
The parks include Tidwell Water Access Point, Vann’s Tavern Water Access Point, Two Mile Creek Day Use
Park, Keith’s Bridge Day Use Park and Long Hollow Day Use Park.
Assistant County Manager Tony Tarnacki said the decision will allow the county to focus on improving the parks’ standards while letting the Corps focus on capital improvements.
“We anticipate being able to offset
the maintenance costs needed through usage fee collection,” Tarnacki said. “Ultimately, being able to ensure these parks remain open to the public with a great experience for visitors while allowing the Corps to focus more on their key areas of management on Lake Lanier is a win.”
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Color guard members from area U.S. heritage organizations conduct a formal ceremony June 13 to retire worn American flags at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming.
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Fire units contain kitchen blaze at Holcomb Bridge restaurant
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Fire Department, with assistance from the Sandy Springs Fire Department, responded to a structure fire at the Panda Express on Holcomb Bridge Road before 9 a.m. June 7.
Fire crews arrived on scene within six minutes of the alarm to find a cooking fire that had spread to the roof through the kitchen exhaust vent.
"The men and women of the Roswell Fire Department did outstanding work on this call,” Chad Miller, the department’s public information officer, said. “They recognized quickly that the fire had moved into the void space above the kitchen and got ahead of it before it could spread to the rest of the building. That fast, coordinated effort is what kept the damage limited to a single unit and kept everyone safe.”
Firefighters used saws to cut into the roof to access the burning material, keeping the fire from spreading throughout the five-unit commercial building.
Crews found heavy grease buildup
Deputies seek suspect in residential burglary
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Thousands in cash and jewelry were reported stolen in a home burglary June 6.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to a Shiloh Drive home after a 35-year-old Cumming woman noticed the door smashed in. The woman had been dogsitting for the home’s owners. Two piggy banks were smashed, and $3,800 was missing.
In the master bedroom, a nightstand’s drawers had been opened. Jewelry valued at a total of $4,000 and additional money were taken.
The woman said she had seen a suspi-
in the exhaust system and heavy charring on the back of the cooking surface. Miller said this serves as a reminder of how quickly a commercial kitchen fire can grow.
“Grease builds up in exhaust hoods and ductwork over time, and a small flame can travel into the structure in seconds,” Miller said. “Routine cleaning
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cious man in a reflective vest driving by and knocking on the door.
The incident was classified as a felony forced burglary of a home.
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Woman at traffic stop arrested on drug charge
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 56-year-
and inspection of cooking equipment, along with never leaving cooking unattended, prevents most of these fires before they ever start."
All occupants had safely left the building before responding units arrived, and no injuries were reported on scene.
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old Ranger woman was arrested after methamphetamine was allegedly found in her vehicle June 2.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted a traffic stop on the woman and a male passenger on Keith Bridge Road.
Deputies confirmed the woman’s identity after she provided a false name, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Methamphetamine and marijuana were found during a search of the vehicle.
The woman was charged with possession of methamphetamine and giving a false name.
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Crews from the Roswell and Sandy Springs fire departments arrive on scene at the five-unit commercial building on Holcomb Bridge Road June 7. All occupants had safely evacuated after a fire sprang from the kitchen at the Panda Express.
Forsyth County spins idea to expand roundabout inventory
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County could significantly expand its number of roundabouts with a batch of sales-tax-funded projects.
The Forsyth County Commission gave preliminary approval to two contracts that call for building 12 additional roundabouts in the county. A $1.1 million professional services agreement with Holt Consulting would support the construction of six roundabouts. A $2.4 million professional services agreement with NV5 Engineers and Consultants would facilitate another eight.
The projects are funded through the county’s specialpurpose local-option sales tax.
Denise Freund, deputy director of Engineering, said Forsyth County’s first roundabouts were constructed 15 years ago. Since then, the county’s inventory has swelled to 39.
This follows a national trend.
The number of roundabouts has doubled in the past 10 years with now more than 11,000 in the nation, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
The roadway devices are touted as a way to reduce travel times and promote safety.
Roadway or lane departure crashes account for about half of fatalities on roads. More than 25 percent of the deaths are the result of head-on crashes, which kill more than 5,200 people each year.
Roundabouts reduce traffic delays by 62-74 percent, and their lower speeds promote safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, the federal agency says.
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Freund said Forsyth County roundabouts reduce congestion by encouraging smoother traffic flow, thus reducing travel delays.
A typical four-way intersection has 32 vehicleconflict points and 24 pedestrian conflict points, she said. A roundabout has eight conflict points with vehicles and pedestrians.
They have benefits to the environment and driver’s wallets, she said. Less stop-and-go traffic than stop or signal controlled intersections reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
In contrast to traffic signals, roundabouts require less maintenance and no power.
She highlighted the roundabout at Ga. 306 and State Barn Road, which was installed in 2020, as a prime example of their success.
Traffic flows through a roundabout at Ga. 306 and State Barn Road June 12.
Proposed roundabout projects
• Hurt Bridge Road at Holbrook Road
• Hurt Bridge Road at Watson Road
• Martin Road at Shadburn Road
• John Burruss Road at Hendrix Road
• Echols Road at Haw Creek Park entrance
• Heardsville Circle at Pooles Mill Road
• Shady Grove Road at Chattahoochee Road
• Spot Road at West McCoy Circle
• Hubert Martin Road at Oak Grove Circle
• Mt. Tabor Road at Westray Road
• Wallace Tatum Road at McBrayer Road
• Wallace Tatum Road at Seabolt Drive
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Service member, veteran to receive a free wedding
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Weddings to Warriors is accepting applications through July 4 to grant a fully funded wedding to local military service members and veterans.
One military couple will be awarded a wedding valued at more than $35,000, with contributions from local businesses that could include catering, florals, photography and other donated services.
"As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, I couldn't think of a better way to give back than by honoring those who have served and sacrificed to protect it," said Brandy Yungel with Southern Weddings and Florals. "This is more than a wedding. It's an opportunity for an entire
community to say thank you."
This is the first year that Southern Weddings and Florals is offering weddings to warriors. Yungel said when she shared the vision, wedding professionals from across the state wanted to lend a hand.
At least one partner in the applying couple must be on active duty or be a veteran, National Guard member or Reserve member. The winning couple will be announced on July 13 at the Pardue Family Foundation Center, where the wedding will be held.
To apply for the contest, visit weddingstowarriors.carrd.co — Elizabeth Girard
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Area communities lay plans to commemorate Juneteenth
BY ELLE GIRARD elizabeth@appenmedia.com
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — With mid-June around the corner, many communities are planning Juneteenth festivals and events.
Juneteenth commemorates the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. President Abraham Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 1863. But the slaves in Galveston weren’t informed until June 19, 1865.
While the federal holiday is on Friday, June 19, celebrations will take place throughout the month.
Here is a list of events celebrating the holiday across Fulton County.
• A Juneteenth day of celebration is being hosted by the City of Alpharetta on Saturday, June 20, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alpharetta Arts Center. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., a celebration titled "I, Too, Sing America" will take place. A gallery reception titled "Juneteenth: Independence and Reflection" follows from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A concert will conclude the day from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• The City of Atlanta is hosting its 14th annual Juneteenth parade and music festival at Piedmont Park, featuring live entertainment, 5K race, youth soccer tournament, and other activities
throughout the weekend. The event goes from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21.
• The City of Hapeville is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the city's Jess Lucas Park. Workshops, lectures and panels will occur from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by festivities such as live music and food trucks from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
• Roswell's Barrington Hall is hosting a Black experience tour on Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to noon, providing an opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of enslaved individuals who lived in the hall. The event is free and open to the public.
• African Americans for the Arts (AAFTA) presents a Juneteenth artist market and exhibit on Friday, June 19, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center lobby from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The market is accompanied by the "Juried Juneteenth" art exhibition on display from June 8 to July 8. Attendees can meet participating artists and purchase works. The event is free and open to the public.
• The City of Sandy Springs is hosting a Juneteenth celebration and art exhibition on Friday, June 19, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the City Springs District. Live entertainment, food trucks, games, and a drum circle led by Djoli Kelen will be included in the outdoor celebration.
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Roswell earmarks grant for affordable housing
By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — For the second straight year, Roswell is dedicating its annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) toward repaying a more than $2 million loan to redevelop the Pelfrey Pines Apartments.
The city has allocated its annual award of $443,594 as part of its five-year CDBG strategic plan, which prioritizes sustainable housing for residents. Although the affordable housing units are overseen by the Roswell Housing Authority, which is separate from the city, Roswell leveraged its government status to secure a Section 108 loan of $2.039 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2023.
The $30 million project pulls from multiple funding sources, including $4.7 million from Georgia Department of Community Affairs, $3.3 million from the National Housing Trust Fund and $3.6 million from Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s TogetherATL initiative.
A public hearing on the proposed Annual Action Plan the morning of June 3 drew no attendees.
Construction is progressing well, according to Randy Clack, a developer with Pennrose. Framing of the 102-unit building is set to begin this month, and the project is on budget and on schedule for potential completion by the end of this year – a month ahead of the expected January 2027 deadline.
In addition to one- and two-bedroom units, the property will offer amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop terrace, mailroom and community spaces.
Once construction is halfway complete, former residents of the original 40-unit building will begin receiving information about returning to phase one of the Grove Way redevelopment.
Tenants were displaced in 2022 after being notified the property had been condemned because of structural issues.
The building, constructed in the 1980s, had been primarily occupied by seniors and people with disabilities who earned less than 80 percent of the city’s median income.
After former residents exercise their right of first refusal, remaining units will open to current residents of apartments
located across the street that are slated for reconstruction in phase two.
“The plan is to relocate as many folks off of that phase two site into the phase one building when it’s complete,” Clack said. “We’re going to work with folks to make sure that we’re getting them into the type of unit that they want and need.”
Clack said the project was awarded additional funding last year
to reconstruct those two- and threebedroom apartments using the same low-income housing tax credits that were applied toward phase one. Together, the two phases will provide 204 rental units.
Clack estimates housing applications will open to the public in August or September, once former and current residents at Pelfrey Pines have made their decision.
This aerial shot shows the construction site at 199 Grove Way where Pennrose has been rebuilding the Pelfrey Pines apartments owned by the Roswell Housing Authority.
Ralph Rucker – goodbye my friend – Vaya con Dios
RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com
I just got the call. My friend Ralph Rucker died. Ralph? How can this be?
Ralph has been my friend for a very long time.
My mind is now filled with floating memories.
Ralph and I go all the way back to when we first started our newspapers in 1990. Rucker Turf and Tractor was one of our first advertisers — a John Deere dealership on North Main Street in Alpharetta, just south of Windward Parkway.
That friendship lasted through all the changes we both encountered through the decades — different jobs, businesses, kids, successes, failures, in health and out, and sure, time.
At one point, we were partners in a concrete business — foundations, walls, grading — in Greenville, South Carolina, 50-50, just before the financial collapse of 2007-08. Our timing wasn’t the best. When we first started, I was taking time off from the newspaper each week to drive up and try to find new customers for the business. Ralph was doing the same, but he was more on the operations side. That business probably would have done quite well in any other time.
In all the years I knew Ralph, he was never still. He would start businesses, get them up and running and making money, then either sell them or hand them over to one of his partners. I am not sure that money was a primary focus for him. I think he liked the challenge; he liked building things and creating value; he liked helping other people — especially his partners; and he liked to stay busy. He liked to work — a lot. That was just who he was.
Work, hard work, was one side that defined Ralph, and his faith was the other. We talked a lot over the years, and his faith was one topic that was never far away. After his family, after his wife Sarah, his faith seemed like his “home” — his never-any-doubt why, how and where. To be around Ralph was to almost by osmosis be comforted and assured that his faith — if you were interested — could also be your home, your “why” also. There was never doubt, and that idea, that way, showed through his person clearly, quietly and confidently to anyone in his orbit. But he never pushed what he believed on you; that was for you to find, to figure out. He would help if you asked, but only then.
In all the years I knew him, I
don’t think I ever heard Ralph say a disparaging thing — not a single sentence — about another person. Of course, I never had the presence of mind to ask him why he was like that. I suspect he saw everyone as just another person — like he was — someone who wanted to earn their way, someone who wanted respect, someone who felt joy and pain, someone who had a family close or far that they cared about, nurtured, and who gave them reasons to get up every morning. I don’t think it mattered to Ralph how much money they had or didn’t have, who they voted for, what language they spoke, what faith they had or how they got here. Everyone deserved a fair shake to Ralph — until they proved they didn’t.
We should all try to be more like Ralph; it would be a far better world than the one we currently know.
I think Ralph simply saw humanity as people — people just like him — and as long as they were honest and treated him with respect, he would reciprocate accordingly. Ralph was one of those people who, if you only had one lifeline, could only call one person because you needed help in some way — he would be one of the few you would think to call.
He was old-school. His word was his bond and a handshake was better than anything written on a piece of paper. His belief in right and wrong was immutable. If he believed he was right, no person or organization could move him; he didn’t move. It got him in trouble sometimes, but acting otherwise was not a club in his bag — not even a remote possibility. That part of the world was black and white for Ralph. There was right and there was wrong and almost nothing in the middle. It made life easy to see — simple.
I never recall Ralph not looking for ways to help other people; that seemed also to be something just hard-wired into his nature. He didn’t just talk about helping other people; he did it. For years he supported outreaches in Appalachia. Up until just a few months ago — in his mid-80s — he was driving up to Kentucky to deliver health and sanitary supplies to poor communities there; I know because I drove with him. I recall trips to Africa where he took supplies, money, medical equipment and anything else he believed was needed. He recruited others to help. His caring and his willingness to walk that walk was infectious; his light shone through any dark night and was always a beacon for good.
Jantsan Bull, a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, places a star cut from a retired American flag on a coffin containing unserviceable flags while reciting the name of a family veteran. The ceremony was part of the annual Flag Day commemoration service at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming June 13.
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Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory has hosted the ceremony for the past five years, offering its facilities and using its crematorium to retire the collected flags. Under the U.S. Flag Code, flags that are torn, faded, frayed or otherwise no longer fit for display should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.
People can retire unserviceable flags at collection boxes at Home Depots in Cumming, Dawsonville and Alpharetta and at other sites in the community.
Organizers expected to collect nearly 4,000 flags this year, similar to last year's total.
John Flikeid, who helped launch the Robert Forsyth Chapter's flag collection by first placing collection boxes at Home Depot stores, said the organization’s mission extends beyond the flag ceremony.
"We are focused on patriotic activities around supporting veterans and education," Flikeid said.
Decker said the ceremony also provides a meaningful way to recognize veterans.
"We cut out the stars on some of the flags and give to vets and explain where they came from and to remind the vets of their purpose," Decker said.
Organizers said the public is always invited to attend the ceremony, which serves as a respectful farewell to the nation's worn flags and a reminder of the values they represent.
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It is really hard for me to think that he is not here now. He would call me usually once a month or so just to check
Emil Decker, president of the Robert Forsyth Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, displays a star cut from a retired American flag during the annual Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming June 13. Guests were invited to write the name of a family veteran on the back of their star before placing it on the coffin of retired flags, which was later burned in accordance with U.S. Flag Code.
in. And I would do the same for him. He was a big man in so many ways — I always thought maybe a cross between John Wayne, Gen. George Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower. But he also was a lot of Mother Teresa and Albert Schweitzer at the same time. I thought for some reason he was indestructible. But he wasn’t.
His life, though, will live on. His example, I know, will remain in the minds of everyone who worked with him or knew him in any direct way. His works will not be forgotten. His legacy, unlike the man, will endure. Of that, I am 100% sure — just like he was 100% sure of his faith and his reasons to do good and be good.
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Continued innovation in digital media has changed the ways in which people buy, sell and interact with products and services. It has caused businesses to reassess the ways in which it communicates with potential customers and advertises its products. It has been well documented that these changes have had a destructive impact on local newspapers, which continues to be a primary source for local news, but is no longer a primary source for local advertising dollars – historically the lifeblood for reporters and their coverage. At Appen Media Group we want to address this conflict head on, and build new and innovative approaches to monetizing local news and creating a sustainable future for local journalism in metro Atlanta.
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One solution is the creation of a membership driven organization called the Appen Press Club that is dedicated to recruiting people and companies to join as members. Members pay recurring monthly or annual dues that are 100% dedicated to sustainable journalism. By providing predictable revenue, Appen Press Club members and partners help fund the salaries and expenses of local reporters who will no longer be subject to the whims of marketing budgets and an ever changing advertising world. In turn, those reporters will provide the readers they serve with highly researched and qualified journalism focused on subjects that directly affect their quality of life.
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Alcon Research, LLC has openings for Associate III, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering for the Johns Creek, GA office. Responsible for completing nonconformance investigation activities (including product assessments) and identifying, designing and implementing improvements to equipment and processes in support of the corrective and preventative action (CAPA) program and continuous improvement efforts at Johns Creek Manufacturing. 40 hours per week. Please send resumes to Sylvia Cruz, Alcon Research, LLC, 6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76134, Ref. No. WYA0626
Sr. Field Engineer sought by LG Electronics USA, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA to mng info flow of CAC engg for escalated service cases. Reqs: BS, or foreign equiv in Mechanical Engnrng, Comp Sci, Electrical Engnrng or rltd field & 2 yrs exp in job offd or rltd role in Commercial Air Conditioning field. Must possess exp w/ AHU, VRF, Commissioning service, Centrifugal chillers, GHP air conditioning systms, & etc.50% travel req (about 10-15 days/month) throughout Western US region to provide on-site tech support for qlty issues & on-site troubleshooting. Apply at: https://lge-careers.com/
Bolt Solutions, Inc. seeks a DevOps Site Reliability Engineer (“SRE”) Lead in Alpharetta, GA, to manage the company’s network security, connectivity, and databases. Send resumes to the People Director, NA, Melissa Vernocy mvernocy@boltinsurance.com.
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Midway Preschool is looking for an experienced Young 5’s/Prek teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Contact Beth at beth@midwayumc.org.
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