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Police chief nominated to be city manager

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Primary voting begins March 2

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Local portrait artist on display at Emory

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Superior Court Judge Rachelle Carnesale, a Johns Creek resident, answers a question about sentencing Feb. 25 at Sankranti Indian Restaurant. Carnesale was one of 12 Superior Court judges to take part in the educational event hosted by Student Leadership Johns Creek. From left, judges Kimberly Adams, Chris Brasher, Rachel Krause and Eric Dunaway await their turn to speak. Read more, Page 6

Mixed-use project launches in Roswell

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Checks reported stolen from church mailbox 770-442-3278 | NorthFulton.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Ray Appen PUBLISHER: Hans Appen MANAGING EDITOR: Patrick Fox EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: Alpharetta: ext. 118, Roswell ext. 122 Dunwoody Crier: ext. 143 Forsyth Herald: ext. 118 Johns Creek Herald: ext. 123 Milton Herald: ext. 139 Northside Woman: ext. 128 Calendar: ext. 122 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: General Advertising: ext. 100 advertising@appenmediagroup.com Classified Advertising: ext. 119 classifieds@appenmediagroup.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: ext. 100 circulation@appenmediagroup.com OUR PUBLICATIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: 28,000 circulation Johns Creek Herald: 20,000 circulation Dunwoody Crier: 18,000 circulation Forsyth Herald: 17,000 circulation Milton Herald: 10,000 circulation Answer Book: 40,000 circulation Northside Woman: 18,000 circulation

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating the theft of more than $4,000 worth of checks from the United Methodist Church mailbox on Medlock Bridge Road.

A church representative told police

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Cash, jewelry stolen from woman’s residence JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 21 home burglary that occurred on Ascott Valley Drive.

The homeowner told police she left the house that morning at 10 a.m. When she returned that evening around 9:30 p.m., she realized her home had been ransacked.

About $3,000 in cash, along with more than $25,000 worth of jewelry, clothes and electronics were gone.

Police found a window in the back of the house that was slightly open and mud on the carpet near the open window.

There was no footage of the incident.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Representatives from a salon on Medlock Bridge Road contacted police Feb. 21 after a customer allegedly left without paying for close to $300 worth of services.

On Feb. 14, the suspect ordered the services and, when paying, had her card declined. The suspect told the salon she had a hold on her account and would call the next day to pay.

The salon wrote down the woman’s license and tag information before she

the church had an unsecured mailbox and that she believed had multiple donations checks stolen from since July 2019.

The representative said the incident was reported to USPS, but the church had not heard back from the inspector

except for a notice to report the incident to police.

Multiple parishioners alerted the church that their checks had been cashed, but the church did not receive them.

left.

When they called her back, multiple times, a representative said the woman kept giving excuses for why she could not provide her card information.

Police called the woman, who agreed on speaker to pay for the services by that afternoon.

When police checked with the salon the next day, a representative confirmed that the woman still had not paid. Officers obtained a warrant for the woman’s arrest.

DUI arrests Patrick Gerald Barry, 44, of Mindy Lane, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 21 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Danielle Wotocek, 26, of Chastatee Drive, Duluth, was arrested Feb. 21 on Parsons Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Kyle Bradford Lipscomb, 32, of Oxford Mill Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 22 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to use turn signal.

Justin Anthony Clay, 25, of Fairlawn Pass in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was arrested Feb. 23 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and lights required during dark hours.

Suspect uses fake bill to pay at pharmacy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are looking for a man suspected of passing a fake $100 bill on Feb. 16 at the Walgreens pharmacy on Old Alabama Road.

Walgreens officials reported that a man came to the store and selected an ink cartridge, paying for it using the counterfeit bill. Employees later realized the bill was fake and was missing several security features.

A manager provided footage of the incident.

Purse stolen from car parked at local park JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 19 car burglary that took place at Newtown Park.

The car owner told police she parked near the front entrance. About 45 minutes later, after walking her dog, the car owner saw that her driver’s side window was broken.

The car owner’s purse, which she

had placed on the rear floorboard, was gone. It had contained $500 in cash, Apple air pods and various credit cards.

Woman loses hundreds to online swindler JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported Feb. 20 that a man had stolen her cell phones, valued at $320, during an online transaction.

The victim said that earlier in February, she had listed her items on an online marketplace. She was soon contacted by a man offering to pay $410 for

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Johns Creek adopts hate crime ordinance

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek is now one of a few cities in Georgia that will impose harsher penalties for code violations deemed “hate crimes.”

In a 5-1 vote, the City Council passed the policy at its Feb. 24 meeting. Councilwoman Stephanie Endres cast the lone dissent.

Modeled after a policy that passed in Sandy Springs last summer, the ordinance instructs municipal judges to impose harsher penalties if a crime is motivated by the victim’s actual or perceived race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

The policy only applies to vandalism, disorderly conduct and creating a disturbance at school. More serious crimes, like assault or homicide, would be tried at the state level, and so the city’s policy could not apply. Georgia is one of four states in America without a hate crime law.

Under the city ordinance, prosecutors would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime was motivated by hate. The ordinance also includes provisions that ask the Johns Creek Police Department to work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to collect statistics on hate crimes.

At the meeting, two speakers voiced support for the hate crime policy during public comment. Councilwoman Erin Elwood opened up about hateful language she had faced during her campaign, while Mayor Mike Bodker spoke on how acts of anti-Semitism had affected him as a Jewish man.

“I think there’s a simple message in this ordinance,” Bodker said. “It’s that hate will not be allowed in Johns Creek. Period.”

Endres said she voted against the ordinance because she believed it would regulate thought and would only protect certain individuals.

Hate crimes in 2018 Race or ethnicity motivated crimes made up the majority of the 7,120 hate crime incidents reported to the FBI in 2018.

In 2018, the FBI report included more than 7,000 incidents of hate crimes across the country, but because of reporting challenges, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates the actual number is upwards of 200,000.

Anti-black bias: 2,426 victims Vandalism 25%

Sexual orientation bias: 1,445 victims Anti-white bias: 1,038 victims

Anti-Muslim bias: 236 victims “My main concern is that we’re passing an ordinance that is only applicable to specific individuals,” she said. “I’ve been consistent in everything I’ve done in four years to represent all 84,000, plus or minus, residents of Johns Creek.”

Elwood, an attorney, disagreed with that interpretation.

“Every single person in this room, all 84,000 people in this city, have a race,” she said. “Whether you are targeted because you’re white, black, brown or anything in between, you are protected.”

Aggravated assault 11%

Intimidation 27% Other property crimes 10%

Anti-Jewish bias: 920 victims Anti-Hispanic or antiLatino bias: 671 victims

Simple assault 22%

Other 5% Councilman John Bradberry voted for the ordinance but added an amendment to remove a section that would have included anti-bigotry educational programs as one of the possible punishments.

“We are trying to not police thought but rather conduct,” Bradberry said. “If we’re going to have that construct — and that is, I think, key to keeping it constitutional — I don’t know why we would violate that construct on the penalty side.”

Councilman Chris Coughlin was absent for the vote.

In other business at the meeting, the council rejected a rezoning request to build a self-storage facility at the corner of Jones Bridge Road and Taylor Road. In spite of the developer’s attempts to address concerns over noise, traffic and sightlines, several nearby residents spoke against the proposal.

Through their questioning, the City Council made clear they would rather see a more residential-friendly business on the lot, such as a preschool, church or gym.

Johns Creek police chief likely to become next city manager

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Mayor Mike Bodker announced Feb. 24 that he has nominated Police Chief Ed Densmore to be Johns Creek’s next city manager.

Densmore has served as police chief since the department was created in 2008 and as acting city manager since last June when Warren Hutmacher’ s contract was abruptly terminated.

One of the few job positions mandated by the city charter, the city manager acts as a bridge between the City Council and staff, overseeing the daily administration of city business and executing the mayor and council’s policy vision.

Following the state-mandated 14-day vetting period, City Council members will vote on Densmore’s appointment at the March 9 council meeting. Bodker announced Densmore’s nomination to

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the public with a video, and the chief received a standing ovation from city staff and the public at Feb. 24’s council meeting. “[The city staff’s] excitement level is very high,” Bodker said.

“Chief Densmore is very DENSMORE well known not just to our internal staff, but obviously to many of you. He has served our community for 11 years since he started our police department, which is now unquestionably one of the top police departments in the nation.”

Bodker went on to joke that the only person made nervous by the nomination was Fire Chief Chris Coons, referring to the friendly rivalry between the police and fire departments.

“I am deeply humbled to be selected to serve as your next city manager,” Densmore said. “As you know, it’s not

something I take lightly. I intend to give 110 percent as I did to being police chief.”

Densmore said it was bittersweet to leave the police department, but that he loves the city and wants to serve where he is most needed.

The city worked with Strategic Government Resources to conduct a nationwide search for experienced city manager candidates. Densmore was chosen from a large pool of applicants and candidates, the city said in a statement.

In addition to launching the Johns Creek Police Department, Densmore previously served as interim police chief for Alpharetta in 2006. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Command College at Columbus State University and the FBI National Academy.

Densmore will continue as the acting police chief until a new department head can be selected.

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Superior Court judges speak at student-moderated panel

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The public had a unique opportunity to hear from the judges who make up Superior Court of Fulton County on Feb. 25, thanks to the Student Leadership Johns Creek.

Organized by the Secretary of State Ambassadors, a sub-group of Student Leadership Johns Creek, 12 of the court’s 20 judges attended. The format allowed students to ask each judge a question, with a Q&A with the audience following.

The questions ranged from informative “Which cases go to the Superior Court?” — to fun — “What’s one thing that would surprise most people about judges?” — to challenging — “What role does race play in our criminal justice system?”

“Justice is supposed to be blind,” Judge Eric Dunaway said. “While I don’t consider race [in sentencing], I can’t say it’s not a factor in our criminal justice system … As a prosecutor and now as a judge, most of what we see is young African American men, for whatever reason: education, poverty, policing.”

Several judges shared their thoughts on how the criminal justice system could be improved, especially for juvenile offenders. Suggestions included raising the age suspects can be charged as an adult and eliminating the mandatory minimum sentence for armed robbery.

“We need to be able to fashion sentences that hold young people accountable for making poor choices but give them some sense of hope so that if they make better choices they still have an opportunity for a better life before them,” Judge Kimberly Adams said.

Investing resources in early interven-

tion and recidivism reduction programs were also a popular thread. Judges said the perennial challenge is, of course, funding.

“That’s never a good answer because who wants our taxes raised?”

Judge Emily Richardson joked. “But the Fulton County court system is very overwhelmed. We’re a large county, and there are a lot of crimes.”

The judges talked about how their varied backgrounds, whether they focused on criminal, family, business or some other area of law, shape their work as judges. Although many imagine judges as serious and solitary, the judges said their work is actual very collaborative.

For attendees, the forum was a rare chance to mingle with judges outside the confines of a courtroom.

“The court system, with what seems like a myriad of different courts, has been a bit of an enigma for me,” said Robert Frame, a Johns Creek resident who attended the event. “However, last night cleared a lot of that up and, while I don’t know how they did it, having virtually all of the Superior Court judges there to share their comments and feeling with us was truly an awesome experience.”

This year’s Secretary of State Ambassadors, who organized the event, are Ann Philip, Yasmin Shalim, Ting Dong, Olivia Shaffer, Caelyn DeSouza, Lydia Grace Logan, Kian Kermani, Jayla Melvin and Omeed Kalan.

The 12 judges in attendance were Kimberly Adams, Chris Brasher, Rachelle Carnesale, Eric Dunaway, Belinda Edwards, Kelly Ellerbe, Kevin Farmer, Rachel Krause, Shawn LaGrua, Shukura Millender, Emily Richardson and Paige Whitaker.

Johns Creek announces new finance director JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek recently announced Ronnie Campbell will join the senior management team as the new finance director.

Campbell brings more than 30 years of financial management experience, including extensive work in municipal government. He previously served CAMPBELL as the finance director for the city of Camarillo, Calif., and the assistant director of Administrative Services for the city of Lakewood, Calif. In those roles, Campbell oversaw the development and administration of operating budgets and capital improvement plans, as well as long-term financial planning.

With Camarillo, Campbell produced six balanced budgets during the economic recession and led the city’s efforts in long-term financial planning. The Camarillo Finance Department received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Excellence in Government Finance Award for Financial Reporting and Budgeting during his tenure.

Named as the Los Angeles Business Journal’s CFO of the Year 2019, Campbell most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink), where he has implemented strategic fiscal and accounting policies and procedures.

Under his leadership, Metrolink’s Finance Department was awarded a Certificate of Achieve-

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Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting from San Diego State University and a master’s degree in organizational management from University of La Verne. He is a member of the Governmental Finance Officers of America and has held leadership positions with the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers.

Fulton County hosts student contest to promote census FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — High school students can help make sure everyone gets counted in the 2020 Census with the Fulton County Public Service Announcement contest.

Public and private high school students can create a 30-second PSA to be used in promoting the 2020 Census. The entry deadline is Friday, March 20. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

The winning English and Spanish language videos will become official campaign ads and will be played on Fulton County Government TV, commercial radio and used digitally. Each entrant must work as a team or class.

For official contest rules and submission form, visit bit.ly/3c7YgPs. This event and all elements of the Fulton County Government 2020 Census effort can be shared on social media via the hashtag #FultonCounts.

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Early voting opens March 2 FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Early voting for the presidential primary begins Monday, March 2 and runs through Friday, March 20.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 24. For Fulton County outside of the city of Atlanta, there will be no races on the ticket other than the presidential primary.

Georgia is an open primary state, meaning voters do not have to be registered members of a party to vote in that party’s primary. On the Republican side, President Donald Trump is uncontested. For Democrats, 12 candidates will appear on the ballot.

Early voting runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

To check your voter registration and Election Day voting location visit mvp.sos.ga.gov. In Fulton County, early voters may cast their ballot at any location.

The early voting locations in North Fulton are: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza in Alpharetta • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road in Milton • North Fulton Service Center, Room 232, 7741 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs • Park Place at Newtown, 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek • Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street in Roswell • Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE in Sandy Springs To view a full list of voting locations and sample ballots, visit fultoncountyga.gov/services/voting-and-elections.

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Johns Creek Arts Center holds opening reception for local artist’s exhibition

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The works of local artist Charlie Dudley are now on display through May 22 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Primarily featuring portraits of people, animals and landscapes, his works are painted or drawn in oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, and pencil.

At a Feb. 22 reception sponsored by the Johns Creek Arts Center and its artists guild, Dudley said it was fellow guild member Anita Patal who suggested the title for the show, “Portrayal.” “ I welcomed that suggestion since, in all instances, I attempt to portray the subject in its essence…The works displayed in the current exhibit have not been selected thematically,” Dudley said.

“They represent a wide array of subjects and have been done over a span of many years. They also represent a group of works framed and ready for display.”

Since his childhood in New York, Dudley pursued art as a hobby. He continued to do art work on the side for 40 years while living and working throughout the country. It was after retirement in 2000 that he began working steadily with drawing and painting. Dudley lived in Suwanee for four years with his wife

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local artist Charlie Dudley shows Sissy Saffell his exhibit at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Kay to be closer to her daughter and three grandsons. It wasn’t until two years ago that he made the move to Johns Creek where he was introduced to the city’s arts center.

“Most of my work is realistic; a visual diary reflecting places I have lived or visited,” Dudley said. “I grew up with

visual activities in the earliest years of elementary education. I can still relive the experience of using finger paints as a child; the smell and feel of the paint as we played with it. I also had a very nice box of wooden blocks which I played with for hours and hours. Looking back, I feel that activity strongly developed my

sense of space and an affinity for visual relations.”

For 25 years, the Johns Creek Arts Center has supported local art from artists of all ages and backgrounds. While remaining an active sponsor for art instruction and exhibits, they have continued to provide a number of programs related to the arts.

Dudley has also submitted pieces to Tannery Row in Buford, the North Gwinnett Arts Association in Suwanee, and in Decatur through Agnes Scott.

“I am typically drawn to something which catches my eye,” he said. “When I choose an image to work with, I often start with an existing photo or a photo I take. My work usually involves developing images which can be understood easily…Occasionally, I do abstract images imagined rather than derived from existing objects or scenes. However, my work typically consists of recognizable images.”

All of Dudley’s works on display in the “Portrayal” exhibit are available for purchase through the arts center during the course of the exhibition. For more information about purchasing his work or the JCAC and their many activities, call Deputy Director Stephanie Donaldson at 770-623-8448 or visit their website at www.johnscreekarts.org.

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I have lived in this neighborhood for 30 years … This is truly a transformational project in Downtown Roswell.

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Southern Post development breaks ground near downtown Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of Roswell’s most anticipated developments is now officially underway.

Dozens of residents, developers, elected officials and community stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Southern Post, Feb. 27 on the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street. The property has sat idle since the city acquired it in 2016.

That changed last year, when commercial real estate development firm S.J. Collins Enterprises was chosen to revitalize the 4.28-acre property. The company closed the deal November 2019 with Virginia-based Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. “This is very exciting,” Mayor Lori Henry said. “I have lived in this neighborhood for 30 years… This is truly a transformational project in Downtown Roswell.”

Plans call for the front of the property facing Alpharetta Street to feature several restaurants and shops. The back of the property will include approximately 128 apartment units and 13 town homes, as well as a 5.5-story parking deck with 403 retail parking spaces.

“This is a big day in the city of Roswell,” said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “S.J. Collins and Armada Hoffler Construction are bringing new jobs to this city.”

The property will hold about 90,000 square feet of loft office space, which is now available for lease.

“With each project we build or development, we find it important to tell the story,” said Tim Hodges, Armada Hoffler vice president of Construction. “Our vision for this project is to become Roswell’s new go-to destination.”

The development’s name, Southern Post, is a nod to the country breakfast restaurant, Southern Skillet, that once dominated the property and closed its doors in 2011. The name also references the Southern Mills General Store, which was the first retail store to serve the community around Roswell Mill.

Project representatives said the development’s design will fit in architecturally with the city’s downtown area.

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The Southern Post development, located at the old Southern Skillet property on Alpharetta Street, will include apartments, town homes, office space, retail and a parking deck.

“It’s going to be a special project,” said S.J. Collins Enterprises Principal Steve Collins. “There are some exciting things that are coming… What this city has done is unbelievable to me. What they’ve done with this downtown area with all of these restaurants and everything. I think we’re going to enhance it and make it that much better.”

Justin Latone, senior vice president of leasing for S.J. Collins, said the company is working to bring local and regional restaurants to the property. And, he said it will open up extra space for the popular and growing Alive in Roswell monthly festival.

For more information about Southern Post and its site plan, visit sjcollinsent.com/property/roswellsouthern-post.

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Roswell Mayor Lori Henry speaks at the Feb. 27 groundbreaking for the Southern Post Development on the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street.

The mixed-use development will contain retail, office space, apartments, town homes and a parking deck.

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Tyler Perry has created a movie-town in south Atlanta While most downtown areas are typically considered “entertainment” districts, none in Atlanta really compare to what Tyler Perry is cooking up on and around the 330 acres he bought GEOFF SMITH near Fort McPherson Assurance Financial, in 2015. He’s putting gsmith@lendtheway.com the “entertainment” in entertainment district.

Perry developed a major movie and television studio with 10 sound stages all intertwined in old buildings that were once part of the historic fort. It also included new buildings, like a replica of the White House for his television series, “The Oval,” according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Now he wants to buy another 20 acres and build a theater on the same scale as the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center and surround it with restaurants and an alley of “about 10 small theater houses and dinner theaters.”

Fort McPherson was a U.S. Army based south of Atlanta on the edge of East Point. Its history goes back to 1867 when it hosted U.S. infantry regiments whose mission was to enforce Union regulations during Reconstruction. It was used as a camp to house Imperial German Navy prisoners of war during World War I and as a training site for the Active

Army and Georgia National Guard. It held picketers who were detained during the General Textile Workers Strike in 1934. And it served in many different capacities up until its closing in 2011.

Since Perry purchased his 330 acres, major motion pictures, including “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” all of the “Madea” films, “Precious” and major television series have been filmed there.

In addition to the restaurants and theaters, Perry envisions a museum of his work along with African-American history on the site. And he would also conduct public tours of Tyler Perry Studios.

“I want them to start doing tours,” Perry told the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “I want them to have a place where they can walk safely or get on a streetcar or tram. I need a base for that to happen. This would be open to the public.”

The site is near the Lakewood-Fort McPherson MARTA station. Major developments are occurring around the Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Chamblee stations and others.

Perry would also like to see a residential component and incorporate a linear park with bike paths.

The property is currently owned by the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (MILRA). They recently sold another 11 acres to Washington, D.C-based Easterly Government Properties Inc., who used it as a lab for

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

MILRA did this despite Perry making an effort to buy that property too.

This project just goes to show how interesting Atlanta has become. Unique town centers are being built throughout the metro area, and having one centered around a major studio would be another jewel in our crown. As more people and businesses keep moving to the area, and as our economy keeps diversifying, we will have more diverse options when it comes to finding a home or finding something to do on the weekends.

Perry has pumped a lot of economic activity in an area that 15 years ago was pretty stagnant. He brought in film stars from across the country and helped to rocket the film industry in Atlanta off the ground. Georgia is now one of the most filmed-in places on the planet for major motion pictures and television series.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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CALENDAR THE ROMANTIC GREATS CONCERT

CARMINA BURANA

This legendary cantata was written using 25 poems selected from medieval manuscripts and covers an array of themes, including political, religious, moral, erotic and satirical subjects. See the performance Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Performance partners include the Georgia Tech Chorale and the Atlanta Wind Symphony. Tickets are $15. For more information and tickets, visit thejohnscreekchorale.com.

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FEATURED: BEECH BAZAAR HOMESCHOOL EXPO

What: This event provides a place where interested families can see in one place all of the opportunities available to homeschoolers today.

When: Thursday, March 5, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Info: BeechHomeschool.com

OASIS

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight-week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration.

When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS FUNDRAISING GALA

What: Hear concertmaster Martha Gardner performing the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 and guest conductor Colin Ogg leading the orchestra in a performance of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture.

Georgia Philharmonic.

When: Saturday, March 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $10-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-romanticgreats-tickets-55528761019

PICKING UP THE PIECES

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Collage Society’s most recent exhibit.

When: Opening reception Saturday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m.; Show open through April 25 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

ST. BRENDAN FRYDAY FISH FRY

What: Enjoy a fish fry with dinein, take-out and drive-through options available. Adult and children’s menus.

When: Every Friday through April 3, 5-8 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under More info: stbrendansatl.com

What: Dress up in “cruise wear” and join for an evening of dinner, drinks and a murder mystery show. Proceeds benefit the Schiff School at Temple Emanu-El. When: Sunday, March 8, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs Cost: $75 More info and tickets: bit.ly/ mystery-seas-2020

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BECOMING STEPFAMILY SMART

LAWNS AND TURF

What: Blended family author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal will speak about Become Stepfamily Smart and offer insight for stepfamily parents.

When: Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 Info: northpoint.org/events/ becoming-stepfamily-smart

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

EVENTS: What: Join Master Gardener David Alspaugh and learn about the different types of turf available for home landscaping, the pros and cons of each type, and tips for installation and maintenance of turf grasses.

When: Saturday, March 14,11a.m.-noon Where: Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard Greenhouse Complex, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dcgo.org.

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW What: Features more than 150 quilts made by local artists. This year’s gallery is devoted to plant and animal species identified as endangered or threatened.

When: March 6-15 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell www.bullochhall.org/ quilt-show.html

AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW

What: As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home decor and textiles.

When: March 13-15, times vary Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway Southeast, Atlanta Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance Info: craftcouncil.org/atlanta

ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

What: Kim Michele Richardson is a bestselling author who lives in Kentucky. She’s an advocate for the prevention of child and domestic abuse and the author of the bestselling memoir “The Unbreakable Child.”

When: Friday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellreads.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: DIRTY SPOKES CHARLESTON PARK TRAIL RACES

What: Runners registration for the 2019 Dirty Spokes Charleston Park 6.1/4.1 Mile Trail Running Race is open. Limited to 250 participants.

When: Saturday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Dirty Spokes Charleston Park, 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming Cost: $30 More info and registration: trailrunner.com

FREE FIRST SATURDAY: FIVE SENSES HIKE

What: Educators will lead guests through sensory activities while hiking on our forested trails.

Meet by the historic fireplace.

Open to all ages. Space is limited. Inclement weather will result in cancellation.

When: Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org/ free-first-saturdays

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YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

What: This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Ages 7 and up free.

When: Saturday, March 7, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive, #500, Cumming More info: innerengineering.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com

YOUTH NIGHT

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘TUCK EVERLASTING’

What: See this classic tale on the stage by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster runs away and discovers the Tuck family who, long ago, had accidentally drunk from a spring that gave them eternal life.

When: Shows run through March 7, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10.

More info and tickets: get.org

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TAX PREP WITH AARP

‘FROZEN JR.’

What: Participants must bring a copy of 2018 federal/state tax return, all Tax Year 2019 tax documents, proof of medical insurance, check with home address, picture ID and Social Security card.

When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

What: Over 150 cast and crew members will bring Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character to join the pre-show and post-show activities.

When: Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre, 8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta More info and tickets: davisacademy.org/musical

‘LEADING LADIES’

What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces.

When: Feb. 20-March 8 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

CARNEGIE WRITERS GROUP

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MATH TUTORING

‘ANNIE, JR.’

What: Watch a performance of “Annie, Jr.” by Crabapple Middle School Drama Club.

When: March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door Info: bit.ly/393hUtW

QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms.

When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

What: Sign up for a free 30-minute math session to practice elementary through high school math.

When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MATRIARCHS OF ATLANTA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

What: Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will take the audience on an eye-opening tour to meet the women who worked tirelessly to achieve civil rights in Georgia.

When: Saturday, March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: Meetings include guest speaker presentations and writers workshop. Writers from beginners to published authors are welcome.

When: Saturday, March 7, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

AP US GOVERNMENT PRACTICE EXAM

What: Students will need to schedule a 3-hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Sunday, March 8, 2-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

GREAT DECISIONS 2020

What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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Spring forward – 2020 home design trends Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The arrival of RAWLINGS spring may inspire you to make lifestyle resolutions, declutter or plan for warmer weather. One of the best ways to “spring forward” is to update and redecorate your home with the latest 2020 trends! The combination of classic chic and modern savvy styles found in new homes can be implemented with a few simple changes.

Your home’s interior and exterior have the potential for memorable design and cozy, on-trend living spaces. From updating colors and furniture to maximizing spaces, these 2020 home design trends adapted from RISMedia, Good Housekeeping and Elle Décor are sure to impress!

Implement Interior Décor Trends For the base of any room, you need to have a clear vision of the color palette.

In 2020, all-white kitchens are expected to phase out and will be replaced by more natural wood cabinets, islands and shelves as well as brighter pops of color for cabinets or walls. In other rooms of the home, bold monochromatic and high-contrast colors are substituting neutral tones used in the 2010s. Also, expect to see a wave of Pantone’s navy color of the year, Classic Blue, in wall colors and design pieces.

Experts are also seeing trends of curved furniture and vintage accents.

Curved furniture can be traced to classic European-inspired detailing, specifically German and Italian influences. Even traditional furniture brands are embracing the sloping arms of couches, legs, knifeedge welts and more. It seems ironic, but vintage accents are making a comeback in home design this year. Designers are incorporating one or two statement pieces that nod to traditional detailing such as spooled legs and spindles.

Also, antique art has become popular to display throughout the home because of the charmingly aged appearance and stories tied to them.

Get Creative with Your Space With the rise of the tiny home and modular home movement, more homeowners are downsizing their spaces.

Millennials, especially, prefer modest, energy-efficient homes because they are typically more environmentally con-

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Therefore, space maximization within the home is key, and it may take some creativity to achieve.

There are easy ways to create an illusion of a bigger space. For example, floor-to-ceiling mirrors refract light and, when furniture is placed in front of them, they can make a 15-foot-by-15foot room appear much larger than 225 square feet. Plus, it makes the room look as if it’s made of windows, creating a pleasing visual effect. Also, utilizing partitions and making rooms multi-purpose can assist in maximizing your spaces’ potential.

Utilize Technology Smart home designs are certainly on the rise with more whole-home technology systems on the market.

By implementing a few technological changes, you can make your day-to-day life easier and increase the efficiency of your home.

For example, LED lights come in a variety of colors that give a warm ambiance similar to traditional filament bulbs, but they consume much less energy. Also, lights, heat, refrigerators, garage doors, etc. can be controlled by your smartphone, which is very useful if you forget to turn these systems off when you’re not at home or in the room.

In the past, technological pursuits were reserved for those who could afford a high price point. Technology has miniaturized, meaning, now, you can achieve a home theater with a more cost-effective projector that can be set up in whichever angle suits your home.

Maximize Existing Features If you don’t have the time or energy to remodel, you can still capitalize on 2020 trends while maintaining affordability. Depending on your interests and what your property needs, you could make a simple paint change to a bathroom, add a piece of furniture to a living room, shutter windows, make a technological addition with a projector or different lights or build smaller pieces like a gazebo for the backyard.

Regardless of which route you choose, these options are attainable and fulfill a desire to freshen up your living spaces.

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United Way tracks child wellbeing in North Fulton

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — While North Fulton, on average, has a better environment for the success of its young than the wider metro Atlanta area, there are lower-scoring regions that may surprise residents.

United Way of Greater Atlanta, which fights for health, education and financial stability for everyone, has been tracking what are called “child wellbeing scores” in the area.

Regional Director Denise Townsend presented North Fulton’s numbers at the Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park on Feb. 27.

United Way of Greater Atlanta started working with the Atlanta Regional Commission in 2016 to track how well the children, families and community are

doing in terms of providing an environment that fosters success. The index uses 14 measures to calculate the score, including high school graduation rate, reading proficiency, unemployment rate and family financial stability.

TOWNSEND In 2016, the Atlanta region’s overall child wellbeing score was 58.9 percent.

“That’s out of 100 percent,” Townsend said. “So, we’re failing as a region.”

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s goal is to raise the score by 10 points by 2027, and there has been some progress over the past two years. The score rose in 2017 to 68.9 percent but fell once

again in 2018 to 61.8 percent.

In studying the overall numbers, Townsend said her team has identified location as one of the biggest factors in the child wellbeing score.

“It’s one thing to have really broad numbers, but as we know, our community is so diverse here in North Fulton,” she said. “And of course, when you talk about the region, there’s huge, huge diversity.”

That’s why United Way of Greater Atlanta has also calculated scores by ZIP code, and it has found results can vary significantly. The score between the 30075 ZIP code, 86.6 percent, and the 30350 ZIP code, 66.6 percent, differ by 20 percent.

The ability to dig down into the data and split it according to communities is invaluable to helping United Way be more efficient, Townsend said.

“We tie all of our data to ZIP codes and even to census tracts so that we can be better stewards and applicators of the funds that people invest in United Way to help target where the funds are going and what are the needs of particular areas,” she said.

The data, for example, has helped Townsend identify some of the top priorities for North Fulton, including lack of financial stability for families, student

literacy at or above a third grade reading level and behavioral health in schools.

United Way of Greater Atlanta has also created strategies to address these needs, which include spreading the 2-1-1 resource to help families in need, investing in early literacy programs and partnering with the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative.

“There’s so many good intentions and good work of many, but we’ve got to work collectively,” Townsend said.

“We’re here, I’m here, to be available to whomever is interested or already working in these areas. We want to connect with and support what you’re doing and take all of that impact to a higher level.”

United Way of Greater Atlanta will host a community meeting Thursday, March 26 from 9-11 a.m. at the Legacy Theater, 12150 Morris Road, No.7 in Alpharetta to share updates on child wellbeing in North Fulton. During the meeting, organizers will also present the 2020 Spark prize award in a “Shark Tank”-style competition that awards grants to fund projects addressing North Fulton’s greatest social challenges.

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the cellphones if he received them by a certain date. He added that his payment would show as pending until the woman provided him with the shipping tracking number.

The woman sent the items and received several emails that looked to be from PayPal about the payment.

The items were received and signed for, but the woman never received payment.

Woman closes account after package info taken JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Feb. 19 after her husband noted an Amazon package on their doorstep had been opened and the invoice was missing.

The husband said he found the package and noted that it was torn open from the top. The items were still in the container, but the invoice, which included credit card and Amazon account information, was gone.

The woman contacted Amazon to close the account. A representative told her to file a report with police.

Thief takes trash can from unattended home JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Feb. 19 that her trash can was stolen while she was on a trip Feb. 16-18.

When she returned home Feb. 19 in the afternoon, the woman was unable to find her trash can.

She reviewed her doorbell camera’s footage and found a recording which captured a car pass by her house and shortly after a man’s voice off camera.

It did not have footage of anyone on the woman’s property or leaving with the trash can.

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Johns Creek Chorale to perform March 8 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chorale will team up with the Georgia Tech Choruses and Atlanta Wind Symphony to present “Carmina Burana” on Sunday, March 8.

Since its debut in 1937, the secular cantata “Carmina Burana” has entertained countless audiences worldwide with its big, bold sound and distinctive musical motif.

“O Fortuna,” or “Oh Fate,” the opening movement of Carmina Burana has found its way into everything from the movie “Excalibur” (1981) to the TV show “The X Factor,” and a myriad of luxury goods commercials.

The show will feature more than 200 singers, 60 instrumentalist and three soloists. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and veterans. Children under 12 get in free with paying adult. Purchase tickets at thejohnscreekchorale. com.

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Wofford baseball loaded with North Fulton grads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Where baseball is concerned, North Fulton has an unusually strong tie to Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. This season, four North Fulton grads will suit up for the Terriers baseball team while another local will serve in an analytics and recruiting role.

Colin Davis of Blessed Trinity, Lawson Hill of King’s Ridge, Cam Gill of Fellowship Christian and Cole Hamel of Alpharetta are on the Terriers’ roster. BT grad Jack Milani serves as the team’s student manager.

Davis and Hill, both juniors, have already made their mark on the program, while Gill, Hamel and Milani begin their tenures with the school this year as freshman.

Hill, who has split his playing time as catcher and designated hitter, was inspired by another North Fulton grad to attend the school.

Austin Higginbotham, a 2015 King’s Ridge alum, played for the Terriers and heralded the school and baseball program to Hill.

“He kept telling me it would be a great fit for me,” Hill said. “We called a lot at the time, and he said they have great academics and good people. I came to visit my senior year and fell in love with it. There’s also only around 1,200 [students] here, so it kind of reminded me of King’s Ridge.”

The size of the school was also a draw for Davis, a center fielder.

“I played in a tournament here my junior year, and the coaches took me around campus and showed me what

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the environment was all about,” Davis said. “And like BT, it was a bit smaller with a tight-knit community, and the coaches emphasized that feeling.”

And within that tight community is Davis’ friend and fellow Blessed Trinity graduate Jack Milani. The two first met with Milani setting up a camera to stream a Titans’ baseball game, and after cementing a friendship, the pair will have at least another two years together.

“Jack and I talked about it the first weekend he got here,” Davis said. “High school was special, but moving on together to the next level was something we always wanted to do. It’s a very special feeling to know we will be together for two more years.”

Having a friend at the school also helped Milani’s transition to the college.

“Having Colin here was big, it made the process a lot easier,” Milani said.

While the difference in age and high school classifications meant the North Fulton grads did not play each other much at the high school level, the connection to home has helped foster relationships in the Wofford ranks.

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conversations,” Milani said. “I would say the North Fulton baseball community is tight-knit, BT always knew what Roswell, Fellowship Christian and everybody else was doing, so it’s cool to see that connection continue.”

Hill and Davis will lead the Terriers’ North Fulton contingency this year after cementing their roles with the team the past two seasons.

Hill started all of Wofford’s 61 games

in 2019 splitting his time evenly as catcher and designated hitter. Last season, the King’s Ridge grad compiled a .326 batting average with 18 extra-base hits and 64 RBIs. He also had a 1.000 fielding percentage.

Davis was named to the 2020 preseason All-Southern Conference first team after a notable sophomore campaign. He started in 59 games for the Terriers last season and led the team in home runs (7) and multiple RBI games (14). Davis batted .302 on the year with 86 RBIs and had a .994 fielding percentage.

Fellowship Christian grad Cam Gill recently notched his first collegiate hit in the Terriers’ 3-2 win over Monmouth Feb. 23.

Hamel, a right-handed pitcher, is waiting to make his debut for Wofford.

Hamel went 7-1 last season with Alpharetta and compiled a 1.49 ERA, earning him All Region 7-AAAAAA honors.

DEATH NOTICES Freddie Bee Anderson, 85, of Cumming, passed away February 20, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Clarence Edwin Bolton, 87, of Forsyth County, passed away February 24, 2020.

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Nancy Lynn Brown, 67, of Forsyth County, passed away February 18, 2020.

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Jon A. Davis, 74, of Roswell, passed away February 21, 2020.

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Ralph C. Gilliam, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away February 22, 2020.

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Ruth Thomas Gravitt, 98, of Cumming, passed away February 25, 2020.

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Richard J. Halloran, 85, of Roswell, passed away February 19, 2020.

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Roswell Funeral Home Howlett Irvin, 93, of Alpharetta, Green Lawn Cemetary

passed away February 23, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Roswell Funeral Home Directors & Crematory.

June Rita Strohauer Kieffer, 90, of Cumming, passed away February 25th, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Alice Sandra Matherly, 75, of Cumming, passed away February 21, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert Eric Mills, 79, of Cumming, passed away February 23, 2020.

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Hubert B. Nix, 93, of Roswell, passed away February 25, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

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Emily Olive, 87, of Roswell, passed away February 20, 2020.

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Perez, 92, of Roswell, passed away February 24, 2020.

Arrangements by Northside Roswell Funeral HomeChapel Funeral Directors & Green Lawn Cemetary Crematory.

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Dorothy Idella Wilkins, 90, of Cumming, passed away February 22, 2020.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has received a new application for the reissuance of an existing LAS permit. Having reviewed such application, the Environmental Protection Division proposes to issue for a maximum term of five years the following permit subject to specific pollutant limitations and special conditions: CBRE Birmingham Village, 191 Technology Parkway Suite 130, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30091, LAS Permit No. GAJ030817, for the Marketplace at Birmingham Village Water Pollution Control Plant located at 980 Birmingham Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Up to 0.0181 MGD of treated wastewater is being land applied on a dedicated site in Fulton County in the Coosa River Basin. In addition, language for an approved Sludge Management Plan to deliver sludge to another permitted facility for further treatment and ultimate disposal has been included in the permit.

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