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Local residents call for sidewalks Falls at Autry Mill residents recently asked the city to expand this sidewalk to connect it with the paths on Buice Road near Dolvin Elementary. Read more, Page 4.

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Technician alerts police to possible child porn ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A computer technician called police June 14 after he found files he suspected contained child porn on a computer hard drive that a customer dropped off earlier.

The technician, an employee at the Best Buy on North Point Drive, said that a customer had dropped off the computer hard drive at 2:30 p.m. that day to transfer data.

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Man falls victim to Snapchat scam MILTON, Ga. — A college student is out over $5,000 after falling victim to a fraud through the Snapchat app.

The victim, a student at the University of Mississippi, said he had multiple payments due when he was contacted through Snapchat by a person claiming she could get the man a few thousand dollars if he sent her his debit card. The woman gave her name and said she lived in Roswell.

The student sent his card to the female who said she needed the information to add funds to his account. She agreed not take money from the account or use the card.

The victim later saw two deposits made to his account from two checks from Top Golf totaling $2,873. Later that day, the man realized his account had been over drafted by more than $1,500 from three separate withdrawals. The victim’s parents paid the overdraft fee but came to police because they said the suspect was attempting to scam others.

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The files were titled with sexual acts involving underage children, with one as young as 4 years old.

Neither the employee nor police were able to view the files on the transfer computer to verify what they contained.

Officers confiscated the hard drive.

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Company reports employee pocketed customers’ cash ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police met June 9 with representatives of Andretti’s Karting and Games on Alpharetta Highway after they were alerted to possible thefts.

A representative told police that the company had found that an employee was keeping cash from customers by using a coupon code on the register that would carry a zero charge when cash was used in the transaction. The employee would then allegedly tell the customer what the charge would have normally been, give proper change and pocket the cash.

When police started investigating, they found that another previous employee had used a similar strategy before being fired.

Man swindled of $4,200 through telephone scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported June 20 that he had fallen victim to a phone scam after someone called him requesting $4,200 to keep his granddaughter out of jail. The man received a call from someone claiming to be an attorney at Fulton County Court named “Gerald.”

The caller told the man that he needed to send $4,200 to keep his granddaughter out of jail after she was involved in a vehicle accident.

The money would be used to keep the

granddaughter out of jail and to avoid a lawsuit, “Gerald” said.

The man asked to speak to his granddaughter first before sending any money. He was connected with someone who sounded like his granddaughter and was convinced the call was authentic.

After purchasing $4,200 worth of Sam’s Club gift cards and reading off the numbers to the caller, the caller contacted the man again and requested another $4,000. At this point, the man said he realized he had been scammed and called police.

Burglars take firearms in house burglary FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A large gun safe full of firearms was missing recently after a home off Julian Farm Road was burglarized. A woman was staying at the home while the owner was away for the weekend. When she arrived, she noticed all the drawers were opened, papers all over the floor and jewelry on the bed upstairs. She sent a photo to the homeowner to ask if he left it this way.

She said her husband came by to check on the house a week prior and nothing was out of place. A few days after that, he noticed bags by the door, but again didn’t think anything of it.

When the woman got in contact with the homeowner, he said he kept a large gun safe full of firearms in his barn. She told deputies it was missing, but they don’t know how many or what kind of firearms were in the safe.

Deputies were later notified of a burglary at the house next door.

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Autry Mill residents ask city to reconsider sidewalk project

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Citizens from the Falls of Autry Mill community have called on the Johns Creek City Council to reconsider its decision to table action on sidewalk plans along Autry Mill Road.

Earlier this month, the City Council discussed a proposal for a sidewalk to run along Autry Mill Road from Buice Road to the existing sidewalk. The proposed sidewalk would be 2,100 linear feet and would connect the homes near Autry Mill Road to Dolvin Elementary School Ocee Park.

More than 100 children from the Falls of Autry Mill – 15 percent of the total enrollment – attend Dolvin Elementary, according to Wendy Green, property manager of the subdivision.

“The constantly advertised Walk to School Wednesday is not an option for the children of the Falls at Autry Mill, as our safety concerns have not been addressed,” Green said at the June 18 City Cuncil meeting.

In its report to the council, city staff identified this gap between existing sidewalks as the highest priority segment

not yet under construction or funded by TSPLOST. After soliciting bids for the project, the city determined the best offer was with D&H Construction Company for $455,215. This bid was brought before the City Council at a June 4 work session, where the council decided not to move forward with the project for several reasons.

The staff determined that this project would reduce the flow through the storm water system in Oxford Mill and improve drainage issues. Council member Stephanie Endres questioned whether it was appropriate to use funds from the sidewalk budget on a storm water project. She also raised the topic of using permeable material rather than concrete.

“I think we should not be adding any more concrete until we fully appreciate the storm water and drainage issues,” Endres said.

For 25 minutes the council discussed the effects the sidewalk could have on storm water issues as well as whether the path should be a standard 5-foot sidewalk or a wider multimodal trail.

Ultimately the council decided to

The constantly advertised Walk to School Wednesday is not an option for the children of the Falls at Autry Mill, as our safety concerns have not been addressed.”

Wendy Green Autry Mill property manager table the Autry Mill project until they could address broader issues, like storm water drainage, materials to be used and how the project would fit in the larger trail network.

The council also wanted to wait to see the results of the Walk to School audit, which could qualify the project for a state grant.

City Manager Warren Hutmacher presented two options for funding the

program at the June 18 meeting.

A statewide program called Safe Routes to School provides funding for sidewalk projects that connect schools to residential communities. Hutmacher said the state could fund 100 percent of the sidewalk construction, but the project would take longer and the city would lose control of the design.

Another considerations would be for the city to pay for the project in its current budget, which includes $500,000 for new sidewalks.

Five members of the Falls community spoke during the public comment section of the June 18 meeting, expressing concerns for the safety of walkers and joggers who live along the narrow Autry Mill Road.

“The safety of walkers, joggers, bikers and vehicular traffic in addition to constant disrepair due to drainage issues are our main concerns,” Green said.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski voiced support for putting the sidewalk back on the agenda.

“If we have 100 kids that want to walk to school, we’ve been promoting that so much I think it might be something we may want to revisit,” he said.

Public weighs in on Johns Creek comprehensive plan

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council fielded comments from the public June 18 on the latest draft of the 2018 comprehensive plan, a document that will provide a blueprint for future growth.

Mayor Mike Bodker said he wants to give the public plenty of time to comment on the plan and that the council will not vote on the draft until at least July 23, leaving two meetings for citizen feedback.

“We’ve spent more than a year and a half to get this point, and it seems silly to rush it at the end,” Bodker said at the June 18 work session.

At the public hearing, several residents expressed frustration at the planning committee’s decision to remove the classifications “transitional” and “distinctive” from the future land use plan.

“It was decided early on in our meetings to remove all words such as transitional and distinctive as they related to the entire city,” said Irene Sanders, a member of the Citizen Advisory Committee overseeing the comprehensive plan.

“We believe that such wording was vague and could allow an end-around to

As we worked, we quickly realized that the consultants who produced the initial draft were extremely disconnected from the desires of the citizens of this exceptional city.”

Irene Sanders Citizen Advisory Committee member the zoning process. We didn’t look at any specific property but rather acted without prejudice in removing this wording from the entire draft,” Sanders said.

Three individuals who live on State Bridge Road near Johns Creek High School, requested that those areas remain classified as transitional or be changed to mixed-use.

Two representatives from the Atlanta Athletic Association requested that Heisman Field, a 77-acre property across the street from the club, also be designated as low-intensity mixed-use, while the draft currently shows the area as undeveloped.

Bodker explained the confusion surrounding these properties likely came from the vagueness surrounding the

“transitional” classification.

“Transitional really didn’t mean anything. It just meant that we couldn’t decide at the time what the heck was going to happen in the future on those parcels,” Bodker said.

The mayor and City Council plan to hear more public feedback at the work session scheduled for July 9 and the council meeting scheduled for July 23.

State law requires that the city’s comprehensive plan be updated every 10 years. The last plan was adopted in November 2008.

The city began work on the 2018 plan in the fall of 2016. Initially, private consultants produced a first draft, but after two months of public comment last summer, the Citizen Advisory Committee

decided to largely scrap the original plan and produce their own draft.

“As we worked, we quickly realized that the consultants who produced the initial draft were extremely disconnected from the desires of the citizens of this exceptional city,” Sanders said.

The proposed Johns Creek plan has a different format from most comprehensive plans in that in addition to citywide demographics, housing, transportation and land information, there is also date for each community area. The plan is structured to that residents of Newtown, River Estates, Autrey Mill, Ocee, Medlock, Johns Creek North, Tech Park and Shakerag may flip to their section and read what is going on in their own backyard.

If the mayor and council approve the compressive plan, next the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Department of Community Affairs will review it.

The review period is typically 90 days.

After the reviews, the city staff will make changes according to their comments and the mayor and City Council will review the final draft for adoption.

This should occur sometime in October or November.

Citizens can read a draft of the plan online at johnscreekga.gov/CompPlanUpdate

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Muscott She is a recipient the Georgia Certificate of Merit, Zell Miller Grant and Hope Scholarship. At King’s Ridge, she was a member of the school symphony and Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra and vice president of its chapter of Junior State of America. She was also chosen by her peers as “Most likely to be a CEO.”

Mount Pisgah Christian School Valedictorian: Yiting Chen Yiting Chen will attend Vanderbilt University in the fall to study biomedical engineering.

The son of Anbao Chen and Ruihua Li, Chen serves as the president of International Student Alliance and vice

president of Tri-Music Honor Society. He has been recognized as an AP scholar, GISA AllSelect Chorus member, All-State finalist in visual arts and Georgia Certificate of Merit recipient. At Mount Pisgah, Chen was involved Chen with National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, International Thespian Society and varsity cross country.

Salutatorian: Jackson Grant Jackson Grant, son of Judy and Tom Grant, will attend Georgia Tech to study business.

He has been awarded the Scheller College of Business Dean’s Scholarship, Georgia Grant Tech Alumni Award and Georgia Certificate of Merit. He is also an AP scholar with honor and Georgetown University essay contest winner. Grant was president of Mount Pisgah Student Government and a member of National Honor Society; varsity football; varsity baseball; and varsity soccer.

Pinecrest Academy Valedictorian: Michael Trainor Michael Trainor will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall where he plans to study biomolecular and chemical engineering.

He is the son of Anne and Edward Trainor. He has been recognized as a Geogia Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction and a General Electric STAR award recipient. At Pinecrest, Trainor participated in band, mock trial, varsity golf and soccer and Habitat for Humanity.

St. Francis Valedictorian: Charlie Shapiro Charlie Shapiro plans to attend Clemson University where he will study finance. He is the son of Emily and Louis Shapiro.

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA — Cities across the northern suburbs of Atlanta are gearing up to celebrate the red, white and blue this Independence Day. Local cities have provided the following information about their 4th of July events:

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Johns Creek’s celebrations will begin a day early, July 3, at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road.

From 6-10 p.m., visitors can celebrate America’s independence with live music by Bogey and the Viceroy, activities, food and a fireworks display. This family-friendly event is free.

Festival-goers can bring their own food or purchase from several food vendors that will be on site, including Big C’s Chicago Kitchen, Counsins Maine Lobster, Kona Ice, King of Pops and Hurricane Grill.

No pets, personal fireworks or outside alcohol is allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.

Tables with reserved seating for eight are available for rent for $200.

For information or to reserve a table, visit johnscreekga.gov.

Alpharetta Everyone is invited to celebrate at Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. and the fireworks beginning at dusk.

Three DJs will provide music throughout the park. Several food vendors will be on site with classics like barbeque, hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as pizza, tacos and dessert. The vendors will only accept cash.

Alcohol, tobacco, charcoal grills and personal fireworks are prohibited. Pets may join but must be on a leash or in a crate.

While some of the activities may be delayed or cancelled due to weather, the fireworks extravaganza is rain or shine.

Parking is available near the Wacky World Playground. Old Milton Parkway between Ga. 9 and Wills Road will close when the parking lots are full.

For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

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The Cumming Fairgrounds will host this year’s July 4th Celebrations.

Starting at 10 a.m., everyone is invited to visit the fairgrounds at 235 Castleberry Road for food, music, dance

Read more details about 4th of July events in our calendar, Page 20. contests, a Kid’s Zone and fireworks.

The annual July 4th Steam Engine Parade will kick off the festivities at 10 a.m., led by the mayor and City Council, and will run for approximately two hours.

The dance contest will be held at 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m.

While parking is free, admission is $5 for ages 13 and up. Children 12 and under get free admission.

No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the fairgrounds.

For information, visit cummingfair. net.

Milton The City of Milton kicks off its celebration early with the Independence Day Walking Parade on June 30.

The parade will run from 10:30 a.m.-noon and will make its way from Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, to the heart of Crabapple.

This tradition, hosted by the city and Crabapple Community Association, welcomes wagons, carts, bikes and pets to walk or ride in the parade. The Milton Fire Department will head the procession.

After the parade, there will be several prizes for the most spirited families, dogs and wagons. Games, popcorn, crafts, face painting and treats will be provided.

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Roswell The 19th annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on the front lawn of Roswell High School, 11595 King Road.

Festivities will start as soon as 5:30 p.m. with giant inflatables, carnival games, live music, face painting and prizes.

Admission is free, but food and games will require a number of tickets.

Each ticket costs $1, or visitors can purchase a $20 wristband for unlimited access.

Six food trucks will be available on the grounds. Live music will include Last Call Band, and Banks and Shane.

Festival-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Dogs are not permitted.

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Prior to graduating high school, I had only lived three places in 18 years.

All three of those places were in Franklin, Tenn., and two Carson Cook of those homes were Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com in the same subdivision.

In 2014, I started college at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, only two hours from home. I lived in a different dorm or apartment, with a different set of roommates, each of the four years I was in school.

In 2016, I interned with Walt Disney World, in Orlando. I packed my things into my car and moved 10 hours from home.

Those 10 hours felt like a lot at the time. I only saw my family once during the six months of my internship. Some days were harder than others, like when I couldn’t give my dad a hug on Father’s Day, or when I couldn’t attend my sister’s high school graduation. But I could still talk to them every day.

Then, in the spring of 2017, I studied abroad in Belgium. I spent five months in a country where, prior to moving there, I did not know anybody. I barely even spoke the language.

I couldn’t bring all my stuff, just what could fit in one large suitcase. Not only could my family not visit, but there was a seven hour time difference, making it difficult to find times to talk.

It was difficult, being away from my friends and family, feeling like a stranger in a strange land. But it was also worth it. I got to see sights and visit cities I had dreamed of.

I made new friends, tried new foods and learned a lot, about the world around me and about myself.

It’s 2018.

I’ve just moved to North Fulton County, Ga. Only five hours away from home. Only one hour time difference. I know to some of my peers, moving away from home as soon as they’ve graduated college seems intimidating. But for me, it’s pretty tame.

North Fulton reminds me of where I grew up in several ways. Both places are suburbs of larger cities. Places that pride themselves on good schools and Southern hospitality.

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We accumulate a lot of junk in our lives.

Every time I’ve moved I’ve thrown away, recycled and donated bags and bags of junk I’d collected.

The desire to carry as few boxes as possible compelled me to be unsentimental, throwing away homemade cards, old school projects and knick-knacks from friends.

But I never got rid of anything important, because what’s important isn’t the stuff. It’s the memories I’ve made and the people I care about.

I think one of the things I will miss the most about being a student is that every year I had an opportunity to reinvent myself.

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It’s been six months since New Year’s, and I’m willing to bet you haven’t kept up with all your resolutions, if you made them to begin with. No judgement here, I haven’t either. I haven’t read as many books as I would like, and I haven’t gone to the gym as often as I promised.

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“Oh Lord,” Spano pat Fox prayed. “Help us to Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com adjourn, and when we have nothing to say, help us not to come to the microphone and say it.”

It was a call to the Divine that should be in every writer’s catechism.

The newspaper industry is in enough trouble without adding “verbosity” to its list of sins.

Part of the job of a copy editor is to eliminate words that waste time. Readers are busy enough.

We’re not talking Proust or Hemmingway here. This is not literature.

I’ve long campaigned for the elimination of most adverbs. Words like “very” or “extremely” are not worth their keystrokes. They don’t add enough information to pay for the space they occupy in

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Adjectives can be just as dangerous.

True, skilled writers can use them to craft handsome narratives.

But in the wrong hands, they can overpopulate sentences with agonizing detail.

Consider what most wordsmiths regard as the greatest sentence ever written: “Jesus wept.”

No adverbs. No adjectives. Two words that say more than most paragraphs.

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This is not to say that words should be judged solely by their relevance.

Sometimes, a word can add value by its mere existence in a sentence. It can provide the keystone for a perfect cadence in a poem or narrative.

By and large though, life is too short to put up with redundancy. Eliminate excess, I say.

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Here are some examples: • New record – How often do we hear of athletes setting a “new record” in the 100-meter freestyle or the long jump? When one sets a record, it is inherently “new.”

• Roach bug – I don’t hear this quite as often, but it still creeps into conversation from time to time.

Unless I miss my guess, a roach is a bug.

• Tuna fish – Oh, this is a favorite of mine, because there’s nothing I enjoyed more as a kid than a tuna fish sandwich. My mother made them with lettuce and tomato. The fish was already in the tuna.

• Hot water heater – My plumber called me out on this one. It’s a “water heater.” When performing properly, it produces hot water.

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Johns Creek wins Amazon innovation challenge JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek won the Best Practices Award for Amazon’s “City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge.”

The award recognizes the city’s development of a municipal Amazon Alexa skill, which pulls information from the Johns Creek website and DataHub to answer users’ questions.

Winners were announced June 20 at the Amazon Web Services Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C. Johns Creek is the first city in the world to use open data with Amazon Alexa. This new Amazon Alexa skill makes key data about the city’s operations more accessible to citizens through Alexa’s natural language question-answer workflow.

By simply asking the “City of Johns Creek” skill, users can find out information such as where police and fire activity has occurred, what the current traffic conditions are, and even learn more about what the zoning is of any property in Johns Creek.

Amazon presents Nick O’Day, Johns Creek’s chief data officer, with the best practices award.

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Independence Day Celebration Newtown Park - Amphitheater 6 p.m.

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Board of Zoning Appeals 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga Newtown Park - Amphitheater 10 a.m.

BINGO Night - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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City Council Work Session 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 5 p.m.

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga Newtown Park - Amphitheater 10 a.m.

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City Council Work Session 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 8 p.m.

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Convention & Visitors Bureau 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 8:30 a.m.

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Zoning Public Participation Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Movie at Newtown - Coco (PG) Newtown Park - Amphitheater 7 p.m.

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Free Outdoor Fitness - Bar-less Barre Newtown Park - Amphitheater 10 a.m.

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Young Adults Bocce - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Arts and Culture Board Meeting 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 6 p.m.

Public Art Board Meeting 7 P.M.

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Johns Creek City Hall 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road Suite 190

For a complete list of events, meetings, and classes please visit: johnscreekga.gov/calendar

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We hope by providing a resource and a free educational experience, businesses will look to the city when they need help.

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Milton to host second small business symposium this week Free event features educational workshops, expo for local businesses

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — In an effort to foster relations with the city’s businesses and provide valuable resources, Milton is hosting its second small business symposium June 28.

The free event, which runs from noon-6:30 p.m., features educational workshops and an expo for Milton-based businesses. The city partnered with the Crabapple Community Association, the Milton Business Alliance and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for the event.

Economic Development Director Sarah LaDart said the importance of the symposium is not only to provide valuable information to local business owners, it can also establish relationships between those businesses and the city.

“We hope by providing a resource and a free educational experience, businesses will look to the city when they need help,” LaDart said. “We want people to get to know [city] staff and be comfortable with them so we can partner. When they have problems with traffic, utilities or a question about a tax bill, I’m here.

By inviting people to City Hall, hopefully when they do have a random situation that arises they know they can reach out to us.”

The city, she said, learned valuable lessons from its companies in the first symposium last summer. This year’s workshops will be more focused on spe-

Symposium attendees listen and take notes during Kathy Swhan’s keynote speech, part of last year’s event. cific topics and run longer, LaDart said.

State Sen. Brandon Beach will speak at the symposium to provide updates on recently passed legislation and TSPLOST projects and their potential impacts on local businesses. Beach also serves as executive director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District.

The breakout sessions include Adam Briggs of UPS discussing the #MeToo movement and its impact on small businesses, an active shooter response training from Milton Police, information on the Buxton Analytics Platform, cybersecurity discussions and how to effectively

use Instagram.

“Most of the time, people charge for these type of seminars, but we are working to provide lunch for everybody while we all learn how to grow and do businesses better in Milton,” LaDart said.

The seminars, which LaDart described as “strictly educational” and not a sales pitch, are open to the public but the Milton business expo is limited to companies licensed with the city.

More than a dozen Milton firms have already committed to the expo, exceeding last year’s total. The showcase, which begins at 4:30 p.m., will highlight

what the Milton businesses community offers, LaDart said.

“The cool thing about Milton is when you speak to residents they are always trying to use local businesses,” LaDart said. “For instance, if you need promotional materials, we have a company here providing that. People actively try to do businesses with other businesses in Milton. At the expo, we’ll have many of them all in the same room.”

To register to attend or reserve a booth visit tinyurl.com/MiltonSBS2. The cost to register a booth is $30 and the company must be licensed in Milton.

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Brett Power joins Johns Creek Financial JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Financial announced recently that Brett Power has joined the firm as chief investment strategist and personal wealth advisor.

Power has more than 12 years of experience in wealth management and financial services. He holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in business administration from Georgia State University.

Staff Zone expands in Roswell’s Opportunity Zone ROSWELL, Ga. — Staff Zone, a staffing company that specializes in providing temporary labor for the commercial construction industry, has recently relocated and expanded its corporate office to 863 Holcomb Bridge Road.

Located within the city’s Opportunity Zone, the 11,000-square-foot building will allow for Staff Zone to grow its operations over the coming years by creating office space with the capacity to house up to 10 additional employees.

“Staff Zone’s decision to expand its corporate office in Roswell by investing and redeveloping a property is a big win for local retention efforts,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. Staff Zone has 31 locations in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Colorado and has more than 200 employees companywide. It provided jobs for more than 22,000 temporary workers in 2017.

Johns Creek Primary Care recognized nationally JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Primary Care has recently been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Patient-Centered Medical Home Program.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home Program is dedicated to raising the bar in improving healthcare in America by

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Power is a certified financial planner and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Before joining Johns Creek Financial, Power served the private wealth clients of a national financial services firm in Atlanta, Power specializing in retirement planning, income planning, trusts and multi-generational planning needs.

emphasizing patient-centered care and health information technology.

“We are extremely proud to receive this recognition,” said Dr. Lee Herman, owner of Johns Creek Primary Care. “It reinforces the exceptional care we provide to our patients.»

Kimberly-Clark awards six college scholarships ROSWELL, Ga. — Kimberly-Clark Corporation recently announced that six local students, Joshua Ng, Hannah Kepner, Sofia Soto-Tredunlo, Sanjay Sridhar, Christine Yang and Taylor Van Horn have been awarded 2018 Bright Futures college scholarships.

The four-year scholarships were awarded to children of Kimberly-Clark employees in Roswell who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and community service.

GPS Trackit brings headquarters to Roswell

ROSWELL, Ga. — GPS Trackit, a software product development company specializing in custom fleet management solutions for small businesses, enterprises, and governments, is opening its national headquarters in Roswell. The new headquarters is bringing 40 new jobs to the city.

Located on the third floor of Roswell Summit’s 200 building along Holcomb Bridge Road, the company will be occupying 6,500 square feet of space.

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Carisa Turner accredited in public relations ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Inc.’s director of public relations and communications, Carisa Turner, recently received her Accreditation in Public Relations through the Public Relations Society of America. The Public Turner Relations Society is the nation’s largest professional association for public relations and communications professionals.

Of the association’s 30,000 members across the country, only 15 percent have achieved their accreditation.

Created in 1964, the Accreditation in Public Relations is an internationally ranked accreditation program for established public relations professionals, which allows them to certify professional expertise and reflect a high standard of public relations principals and ethics.

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Small business owner gains reprieve for zoning mistake

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It doesn’t come up often, but a small auto repair shop on Maxwell Road has been granted a variance to allow for a small building that extends within two feet of the property line.

The unusual circumstances surrounding the June 18 City Council action is that the building, a small garage, is already built.

Few cities guard their appearance as much as Alpharetta, and businesses are required to follow strict codes for building structures, including materials and signage.

The business owner, David Kahn, appeared before the City Council requesting the variance after he was notified he had improperly constructed the building without a permit and that its placement violated the 15-foot setback required of structures in the area, which is zoned for light industrial.

Members of the City Council said they were uncomfortable being placed in a position of granting “forgiveness” and would rather follow regular protocols for allowing permission before buildings are constructed.

Such cases, though rare, are not

As a shot across the bow to anyone who thinks this is a precedent, it is not because they would be operating at their own risk of building something, and if anybody objected as an adjoining neighbor, for me it wouldn’t be a close call.”

John Hipes Alpharetta Councilman

unprecedented in Alpharetta. The last time was back in 2015 when a home at 255 Clipper Bay Drive was constructed within the side building setback due to a surveying error, according to city staff.

“I made an honest mistake,” Kahn told the City Council.

Kahn added that he constructed the building a little over a year ago after having moved his small repair shop from Roswell to Alpharetta. He said he has been operating out of a two-car garage on Maxwell Road and needed the small shed, about 400 square feet, to store some of his equipment.

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As part of the council action, Kahn had to provide the city with statements from neighboring property owners that they had no objections.

Kahn must also obtain all proper permits and install landscaping to obscure the cinderblock structure.

“I do think people make mistakes, and if they move here they don’t always realize our city is really steeped in codes, so we can keep the beauty of our area up,” Councilman Donald Mitchell said.

“We don’t allow cinderblock buildings.

We don’t allow butler buildings per se any longer in our code. Let’s just use

this as a lesson to every homeowner and business owner: before you build, call our Community Development Office, ask them what our restrictions are and what they need to do to comply with our codes.”

The City Council was careful to state the variance should in no way be construed as a precedent that will allow others to build first, then seek relief.

“This wouldn’t be a close call if any adjoining neighbor had objected,” Councilman John Hipes said. “As a shot across the bow to anyone who thinks this is a precedent, it is not because they would be operating at their own risk of building something, and if anybody objected as an adjoining neighbor, for me it wouldn’t be a close call.”

Following the vote, Kahn said he was nervous going before the City Council, but is relieved to have the issue resolved.

“I’m small time,” he said. “I don’t have the cash flow some of these other businesses have.”

In the end, though, he said he was impressed with how he was treated.

“I’ve got to say, I made some mistakes, but the City of Alpharetta has been nothing but professional with me, and they’re really working to stick with the small businesses.”

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Participants are asked to bring their own yarn and hooks. Join for a session Thursday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit afpls.org or call 770-360-8897.

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What: Activities will include live music from the Smokerise Bluegrass Band, hayrides and games. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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What: Enjoy food, music, dance contests, a Kid’s Zone and fireworks. The celebration kicks off with the Steam Engine Parade.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

JOHNS CREEK

What: Celebrate America’s independence with live music by Bogey and the Viceroy, activities, food and a fireworks display.

No pets or outside alcohol allowed.

When: Tuesday, July 3, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

MILTON

What: The parade will include wagons, carts, bikes and pets, with prizes given away for the most spirited entries.

Games, crafts and food will follow.

When: Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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

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ALPHARETTA

What: Enjoy fireworks, live music, food vendors and more. Fireworks start at dusk, rain or shine. Pets must be on a leash or in a crate.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Join monthly to share perspectives, joy, growth, expertise and open hearts in this networking and empowerment session led by a certified life coach. Reservations requested.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Park Brooke Subdivision Clubhouse, 4185 Park Brooke Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $5 More info: northfulton.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY ROSWELL

What: Enjoy giant inflatables, carnival games, live music, food trucks, face painting and prizes. Dogs are not permitted.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 5:30-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell Cost: Admission is free, carnival tickets start at $1; $20 unlimited passes available More info: roswellgov.com

EVENTS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class on yoga. All classes are open to everyone and weather-permitting. Check online for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, June 30, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: Use science-based tools to provide support for those affected by addictive behavior. This is not a 12 step program.

When: Monday, July 2, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

YOUNG ADULT BOCCE BALL

What: People with developmental disabilities are welcome to play bocce ball and socialize with peers.

When: Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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

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SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “PETER AND THE WOLF”

What: Learn how Peter and his animal friends capture the wolf with an orchestral score and handcrafted marionettes.

When: July 2-3 and 5-7. MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

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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: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and their babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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 Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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What: Find out what an editor can do for you and your manuscript, tips for choosing the right editor, and how much you can expect to spend for editorial services. Reservations required.

When: Saturday, June 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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. More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “BIG BAD LITTLE RED PIG”

What: Two childhood favorites have been “squished” together with just one Big Bad Wolf to share in all the fun.

When: June 25-30. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

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What: Rock the library with a free karaoke session.

When: Friday, June 29, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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What: Students will work within a classic narrative structure to produce an original screenplay. Registration required.

When: Saturday, June 30, 4-5:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

BOUNCING BABY SONGS AND STORIES

What: Mr. Austin will lead children and their caregivers in songs, rhymes, movement and more.

When: Monday, July 2, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG

What: All levels of play are invited from the beginner to the more advanced player.

When: Monday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MONDAY PUNDAY CLUB

What: Feeling punny? Come by the Milton Library and hang out with likeminded people. Snacks, books and movies provided. For teenagers.

When: Monday, July 2, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: apfls.org

MAGIC SHOW WITH KEN SCOTT

What: Ken Scott will perform tricks to captivate children of all ages.

When: Tuesday, July 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: FAST & FURRY 5K

What: Cobb County Animal Services is holding a pet-friendly 5K. Awards will be given to the fastest humans and dogs.

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Get outside, Georgia:

Be safe when floating down the Hooch The rain seems to have eased up a bit, and that’s got me thinking about taking my canoe out on the Chattahoochee. So I’m sitting on the sofa with a bunch of maps spread out STEVE HUDSON on the coffee table.

Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer is curled up next to me, and there’s a glass of cold chocolate milk (I do so love chocolate milk) within easy reach.

Life is good.

And that’s when, for some reason, it occurs to me that it’s been about 35 years since we found that body on the river.

Finding a body on a river is not something you soon forget. It was lodged in the branches of a tree about eight feet above the river.

But I’m getting ahead of the story, which happened something like this…

It was to be my very first canoe trip on the Chattahoochee, and my buddy Joe (a veteran of many Hooch floats) was to be the guide.

The night before we had loaded Joe’s blue canoe onto the top of his car and put the paddles in the back seat.

The life jackets went in too “I always wear a life jacket,” I remember him saying.

Nowadays, in fact, the law requires you to wear one from the dam down to the Ga. 20 bridge. But the smart paddler wears one all the time.

“You never want to float the Hooch without a life jacket,” Joe continued.

“You may never need it, but if you do, you’re gonna need it in a hurry.”

The next morning, I was up early and met Joe at his house. Then I followed him to the takeout spot, left my car there, and then climbed into Joe’s car for the short drive upriver to the dam. Once there, we unloaded the boat and parked the car and grabbed the paddles and put on those life jackets.

Then we eased the canoe into the water, gave a shove with the paddles, and were off.

Our plan was to run downriver a ways to the chosen takeout. I don’t remember exactly where that was. But I do remember that conditions were perfect. The weather was just right. There were no storms in the forecast. The river low and clear. It was a textbook day for a float.

It didn’t take long to cover the distance from the dam to Bowmans Island, and the run through the shoals on the right side of Bowmans was as much

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Be sure to take precautions and wear a life jacket while out on the Chattahoochee River this summer. fun then as it is today. Below them, things calmed down a bit, and we knew they’d stay that way until we got to the big Class II rapid a few hundred yards above the Ga. 20 bridge.

We drifted along, talking about how to run that rapid, but for the moment we faced only smooth water. I had plenty of time to look around. I looked right and saw a heron looking for dinner in the shallows near shore. I looked downstream and saw a trio of ducks coming in for a landing.

I looked left and saw something odd perched up in a tree.

The thing in the tree caught my attention, and I squinted at it as we drifted closer. It looked vaguely like a pig.

But pigs don’t climb trees.

I looked again.

“Joe, do you see that?” I asked, pointing with my paddle.

“Yeah,” Joe said. “I do.”

Working the paddles, we maneuvered the boat toward the left bank for a better look.

There was no doubt about it. It was a body.

If you’ve never experienced it, you might not fully appreciate how finding a body in a tree can affect a day on the river.

In an instant, the tone of the trip changed from a leisurely day of paddling to “we need to get off the water and let someone know.”

The closest road access was the Ga. 20 bridge.

“We’ll take out there and climb the bank to the road,” Joe said.

The rapid was getting close now.

Joe, in the back, swung the canoe toward river left and lined us up to make the run. The transit was fast.

And then there was the bridge. We pulled to shore and tied the boat off and clambered up the bank.

As it happened, a game warden’s

truck was coming along at the very moment we exited the river. We flagged him down and told him what we’d seen.

He took some notes and talked on his radio and helped us haul the boat up the bank. A few minutes later we heard sirens approaching, and not long after that a helicopter was on the scene too.

“I think this trip is done,” I said as we hitched a ride back to the car.

Later, back at Joe’s house, we grilled hamburgers and turned on the TV news.

“Two boaters discovered a body today on the Chattahoochee River,” the announcer was saying. The victim turned out to be a man who had drowned on the river a month or so before. Presumably the body had sunk into a deep spot, where it remained unseen until high water kicked it loose and, eventually, put it up in that tree.

He had not been wearing a life preserver.

Back to the present: We’re coming up on hot weather, and the siren song of the cool Chattahoochee will soon be irresistible. Lots of people will get out and enjoy the river. Most will be fine.

But statistics say that one or two will drown.

Please don’t be a statistic. Wear your life jacket when you float the Hooch – no matter where on the river you’re floating. Yes, actually wear the darned thing. Why? Because if you ever find yourself needing it, you’re going to need it right then. As in “immediately.”

When you’re foundering in an ice-cold river, it is not the time to be looking for a life preserver and trying to put it on.

There’s one more reason to wear it too, and it’s a selfish one. Wear it, because I plan to float the river a lot this summer. I want those floats to be restful.

Finding one body in a tree is enough.

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Milton City Council approves ‘Matilda’s’ relocation Music venue greenlit for Birmingham Crossroads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — When the June 18 Milton City Council meeting began just after 6 p.m., the city fire marshal was posted in the lobby of City Hall.

Some residents were turned away when the council chambers reached capacity.

The overflow crowd had come to voice their stances on a potential move of a popular Alpharetta music venue to Milton. When the City Council rendered its decision some eight hours later, just 30 people remained. But for those who burned the midnight oil with the board wearing “I love and support Matilda’s” stickers, the ultimate result was cause for celebration.

The Council voted 5-0 — with Councilwoman Laura Bentley recused — to approve a measure allowing “Matilda’s Under the Pines” to the Birmingham Crossroads district along Hickory Flat Road. The contentious issue was presented before a standing-room only crowd with over 200 public comment cards received by the city which stretched the meeting well beyond 2 a.m.

The issue at hand was the applicant’s request to move the beloved openair venue from Alpharetta, where it has been in operation for 15 years, and if it would be a fitting addition to the generally quiet and rural Birmingham Crossroads area.

Matilda’s incorporates a “hen house”

building that serves as a stage for amplified acoustic performances on the weekend where patrons can set up tables, chairs and bring their own food and drink.

Dozens of residents and non-residents alike spoke in favor of the move, noting their love for the “low-key,” affordable and family-friendly atmosphere Matilda’s provides. Patrons and some nearby residents said the venue would be a welcome cultural addition to the area and would prove a boon for positive growth in the rural section of the city.

However, a slight majority of residents, many of whom live near the site, argued the venue would be too loud, bring an abundance of added traffic and parking issues to the area and could pose dangers from people crossing the unlit street and potential drunk drivers leaving the BYOB venue.

Opponents also stated that the nine variances that came along with the application showed that the intended use was not a proper fit for the site and it could set a precedent for future developers to stray from the city’s codes.

Ultimately the City Council approved all nine variances, but stripped much of the leeway suggested by the Planning Commission last month.

Council members elected to reduce the suggested 85 decibel limit to 75 decibels from the nearest property line.

They also limited concerts to Friday and/or Saturday nights from May 1 through October 31 with a maximum of

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30 events during that span. The Planning Commission suggested a proposed maximum of 300 attendees per event, but the Council reduced that number to 200. A measure was also approved to allow for two “special events” per year for up to 250 concert-goers with the city’s prior approval and the use of an off-duty police officer to direct traffic.

Opponents cited two major issues that included a review process for the special-use permit and its specific ties to Matilda’s.

Many nearby residents voiced concerns the variance to delete the special use-permit’s three-year renewal period would be regrettable if the venue proved to cause noise, traffic and other issues.

The stipulation would require the city to review the possible impacts of the venue every 36 months to decide to renew or revoke the permit.

Applicant and property owner Curtis Mills said if the city chose not to renew

the permit after three years, he would be unable to recoup his investment, which includes installing bathroom facilities and the relocation of the stage.

Councilman Matt Kunz suggested the city take up the issue six months from the start of the 2018 concert season to judge Matilda’s impacts to the nearby community.

“That way we are going to know how the sound is working, we’re going to know how the relationships with the neighbors are going and we’re going to get them going in a gradual way to see if this can be built into something special,” Kunz said.

The council agreed and voted to delete the 36-month renewal period but will review the relocation at a work session this fall.

“We felt this was very important based on the concerns of the commu-

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MUNICIPAL COURT 11445 JOHNS CREEK PKwY JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097

City of Johns Creek Municipal Court 11445 Johns Creek Parkway Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

The public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan 2018-2028 was held on June 18, 2018. Council has requested two additional meetings to be held for public comments. The dates above will be another opportunity for the public to comment on the plan.

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Comprehensive Plan 2018-2028 A proposal to update the City of Johns Creek Comprehensive Plan as required by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs.

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Cumming Rock of Ages Festival features high school band

By CONNER EVANS interns@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. – The Cumming Rock of Ages music festival on June 16 featured local tribute bands playing everything from contemporary country, classic rock and soul music at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

While Zoso, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, headlined the festival, it was a group of teenagers called North Main who gained the most new fans.

The youngest band at the festival by at least a decade, North Main members couldn’t keep up with fan requests for pictures. They played at their biggest venue so far after meeting at the Music Matters summer camp over the last few years. The band has a diverse rotating group with ages ranging from a 12-yearold lead singer and a 17-year-old drummer.

“As time goes on you move out different people and meet new people to play with,” said Noah Poppo, their fill-in guitarist for the night. “You keep your core group, but there will be people who change in and out and that’s kind of cool that you’ll get to play with different people.”

The band isn’t worried about losing

Cumming Rock of Ages Festival featured multiple cover and tribute bands . members to graduations or staying together despite almost all of them attending different schools in the area. As a young band with turnover, their love and passion for music keeps them together, bassist Joy Best said.

Despite their age, North Main played a set mainly featuring tributes to older bands, including Black Sabbath, Rush and Living Colour. They hope to add more contemporary music though such as progressive and punk rock by Muse, Green Day and Polyphia.

North Main won the recent Atlanta Jewish Music Festival battle of teen bands, earned a spot in the finals of the Rosati’s Battle of the Bands and has another battle coming up at the Music-

4Chief competition.

The young band played alongside seasoned veterans who tour across the country at the Rock of Ages festival, but

still stuck to their same post-set traditions.

“We all got ice cream after our set,” Poppo said. “When we eat together, my mom’s the best cook.”

Many of the band members play in other music ensembles at school or quit sports to focus more on the band.

“I’m in the band because I can’t throw a ball,” drummer Devon Hirsch said.

The festival also featured soulful street pop group NAKD, a funk and dance band called Voodoo Visionary, Ultimate Aldean, a Jason Aldean tribute band, AC/DC tribute Back N Black, Guns N’ Roses tribute Nightrain and Zoso, a Led Zeppelin cover band.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK RFP #18-193 NEW FIRE STATION ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES The City of Johns Creek, Georgia is accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from experienced and qualified professionally licensed design/build teams to provide architectural design, engineering, and construction documents required to complete the construction for a new fire station located at 4395 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. RFQ responses will be received physically at Johns Creek City Hall 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190, Johns Creek, GA. 30097 no later than July 12, 2018 at 2:00PM. Deadline for questions is July 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM online through Bidnet.

Quotes, bids, and ITB’s are managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group

by BidNet the online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website www.johnscreekga.gov. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page.

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at purchasing@johnscreekga.gov. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the RFQ information and instructions enclosed herein.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

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COMMUNITY

Northview High School student places in national competition JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northview High School student Kendall May recently

finished fourth nationally in the Jostens 2018 Photo Contest. Her piece, “Frozen

Blue,” placed in the Photo Illustration and Manipulation category.

The annual competition, co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe’s Camera, celebrates the talents of student photographers across the country with student submissions about their school experience. Jostens has produced school yearbooks for more than 60 years.

More than 5,400 entries were submitted and from these, 80 winners were selected.

Photo contest submissions were judged by a panel of four judges who focused on composition, artistic merit, technical qualities and ability to convey a compelling story.

Relocation: Continued from Page 26 nity,” Mayor Joe Lockwood said. “By the end of the first season, we will see how everything works. It will allow us to get feedback from staff and the community and make sure it’s all working as planned.”

With the property owner’s agreement, the council also greenlit a condition the special-use permit be limited specifically to Matilda’s operations.

Lockwood said it was understandable that residents would have concerns but that the council did its part to properly tackle the issue.

“The Council was open to the venue and ultimately came to the decision it would be a good fit,” Lockwood said.

“But we also spent a long time going through the issues and concerns to address them to hopefully somewhere in the middle. Not everyone is going to be happy, but I hope the majority of folks understand we took addressing those issues seriously and came up with parameters to control them. Milton is a special and unique place and I’m excited because I believe this venue will add quality of life and character.”

According to Mills, the venue could be operational in July.

SPORTS

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Brnovich, Beer named collegiate baseball All-Americans Local grads shine at respective schools

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two former high school baseball standouts continue to shine at the collegiate level and were recently named All-Americans. King’s Ridge graduate and Elon University pitcher Kyle Brnovich and Clemson University’s Seth Beer, a Lambert alum, were named 2018 Division I All-Americans by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings.

Beer, a junior outfielder, was voted to the First Team while Brnovich, a sophomore, was named to the Second Team.

Brnovich’s nomination comes after a standout sophomore season with the Phoenix where he compiled an 8-2 record with 15 starts and 105 innings pitched.

For the right-hander, his impressive sophomore campaign came behind his acclimation to the collegiate level of play.

“This season was a big settling-in year,” Brnovich said. “It’s kind of like high school in that once your sophomore season comes along you are used to the competition and work load. This season I was able to settle in and mature.”

Brnovich said the Elon coaching staff was instrumental to his standout season and continued his development that began with his time at King’s Ridge.

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Seth Beer, a Lambert alum, was recently named an All-American and was drafted 28th overall by the Houston Astros.

King’s Ridge graduate Kyle Brnovich earned All-American honors for his standout sophomore season with Elon University.

“[The Elon coaches] are very good about sharing all their baseball knowledge with me and keeping me in line and as consistent as possible,” he said. “This season I was focused on being who I am as a pitcher and to be as effective and efficient as possible. I had a really good coaching staff at King’s Ridge, too. They did a great job in helping me develop, and ever since

then it’s been a building process.”

The King’s Ridge alum notched 147 strikeouts, fourth in the nation in Division I, and recorded 10 or more strikeouts in eight starts. He was third in the nation in hits allowed per nine innings (4.89). His ERA of 1.71 was in the top-10 in the nation.

Though he said he is honored to be

named an All-American, Brnovich said his focus remains on the mound.

“None of the accolades matter until my baseball career is done,” he said. “My focus is on now. I want to be able to fulfill my dream to play in the big leagues, and accolades don’t help me pitch better.

They’re fun and exciting, but at the end of the day I just have to do what I have to do on the mound.”

While Brnovich continues to chase his dreams of making the big show, his fellow All-American and local graduate has seen that dream come to fruition.

Beer’s All-American accolade comes just a few weeks after he was selected 28th overall by the Houston Astros in the MLB draft. He signed with the team on June 13.

Beer started all 63 games at Clemson this season where he batted .301 and led the team in slugging percentage (.642), home runs (22), walks (54), onbase percentage (.456) and was second in RBIs (54).

While at Lambert, Beer led the Longhorns to the 2014 GHSA state championship.

The team was named the USA Today national champion.

With Lambert, Beer was ranked the No. 2 overall player and top outfielder in the nation by Perfect Game and was the national sophomore player of the year by MaxPreps.

Beer graduated from Lambert a semester early to attend Clemson in 2016, skipping what would have been his senior season with the Longhorns.

DEATH NOTICES Virlyn Asherbranner, 84, of Milton, passed away June 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

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Carol Ann Clark Griffin, 73, of Cumming, passed away June 13, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Pamela Jones, 58, of Cumming, passed away June 14, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Helen M. Chamness, 89, of Roswell, passed away June 7, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Joan Damiano, 82, of Roswell, passed away June 7, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

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Mehri Joshanpoush, 75, of Johns Creek, passed away June 12, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Michael Lee, 53, of Alpharetta, passed away June 13, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Kathrynn Monica Licsko, 45, of Roswell, passed away June 16, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Jimmy B. Queen, 76, of Roswell, passed away June 14, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Kenneth C. Reed, III, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away June 17, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

June Rikard, 82, of Roswell, passed away June 14, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Andrew David Shelton, 26, passed away June 16, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

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Agostina Rose Sparacia, 80, of Roswell, passed away June 11, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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