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Community rallies for cats By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Up a gravel drive just off Medlock Bridge Road is a cat rescue, currently with 40 feline tenants. The entire endeavor is run by local cat lover Sara Smith with the help of a few volunteers. Smith has been caring for animals her entire life, but in 2018, she made her passion official by starting her own nonprofit shelter “By The Light Of The Moon,” named after her late pet, Moonriver. At first, Smith said she was mainly focused on helping black cats, but then she expanded because she couldn’t say no to caring for any felines who came to her door. “The cats just appeared,” Smith said. “Then I started having moms, feral moms with kittens and it just kept growing because I couldn’t leave the babies outside, and if they’re sick or injured, I’d bring them here even if they’re feral.” Of the 40 cats sharing Smith’s residence, she calls 17 her own. Of the remaining animals, several are feral while others are waiting to be adopted, including a new litter of five 2-week old kittens. “The ones that are adoptable, I’m always looking for homes,” Smith said. “Basically, it’s turned into being kind of like a sanctuary… They get homemade meals every day and if they’re sick, I rehabilitate them.” Caring for her cats has become a fulltime job for Smith, who also works as a
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Sara Smith pets one of the residents of her cat rescue By The Light Of The Moon. local pet-sitter. Mid-March, the caretaking was becoming too much, Smith said. She had too many cats to take care of on her own, so she made a post on the social media site Nextdoor asking for volun-
teers and donations. The response was “overwhelming.” “I was like, ‘let’s just see if I can get a few donations,’ and it just went crazy,”
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ATLANTA — Rebranding “critical race theory” to “divisive concepts” proved more palatable to state lawmakers who passed an all-encompassing bill outlining what is acceptable to teach in Georgia classrooms about race-related issues. The session began in January with several bills touching on the subject of discriminating “on the basis of race,” according to their sponsors. It ended in early April with one bill, House Bill 1084, known as the “Protect Students First Act,” which ultimately passed both chambers and was sent on to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for final approval. House Bill 1084 outlines nine concepts prohibited to be discussed or taught in the classroom. School systems that veer into these danger zones could potentially lose funding and instructional flexibility in other areas. Officials with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, which represents the vast majority of public
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NOR TH METRO ATLANTA –– The Veterans Alliance Honor Guard has posted a “Help Wanted” sign seeking military veterans to help lay their brethren to rest with proper ceremony. The Alliance is an all-volunteer veterans’ group whose primary mission is to perform funerals for honorably discharged veterans in Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Fulton, Cherokee, and Hall Counties. Alliance members Jim Phillips and Les Henry spoke to the Cumming Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America on April 5 to seek out individuals willing to join the group and provide a proper military funeral for deceased veterans from the area. Phillips and Henry say no experience is necessary, and the organization can train volunteers to provide a dignified tribute for veterans who have passed. Those interested in more information can contact Jim Phillips at 678471-0140. – Patrick Fox
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Council approves TSPLOST II initial project list By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Six months after Fulton County voters supported extending the local transportation sales tax, the Johns Creek City Council reached consensus around an initial project list at a work session April 11. The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or TSPLOST, is a .75 percent sales tax with revenues divided among cities to pay for transportation improvements, such as road widenings, sidewalks and intersection improvements. The tax applies to all of the county’s cities outside of Atlanta, which has its own transportation sales tax. The tax was originally passed by Fulton County voters in 2016. The Nov. 2 vote extended the sales tax another five years. Analysis from Georgia State University estimates the new tax will bring in roughly $545 million. Prior to the April 11 City Council approval, official allocations for Johns Creek’s anticipated $65.5 million in TSPLOST II funds were split among five categories: bridges, congestion relief, landscape/streetscape, operations and safety and pedestrian/bike improvements. The 17 Tier 1 projects approved Monday evening, which are estimated to total $43.4 million, were approved for early stages of implementation including funding studies and the beginning of engineering. The projects include bridge improvements along Old Alabama Road, road improvements along Nesbit Ferry Road, intersection improvements along Abbotts Bridge and Barnwell roads, landscaping for the proposed town center’s Main Street, now known as Lakefield Drive, and pedestrian improvements along Old Alabama, Buice, Rogers Bridge and Barnwell roads. With an estimated remaining balance of $22.1 million after these projects are completed, staff said additional projects are anticipated to be added during the five-year term of TSPLOST II. The approved projects will be completed in tandem with remaining TSPLOT I projects and run by Jacobs Contracting. During the same work session, council members approved an amended contract with Jacobs that expanded the scope of work to include TSPLOST II projects. The city expects to pay Jacobs employees around $750,000 per year for the next five years for both TSPLOST I and II projects. Also during the Monday evening
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Public Works Director Chris Haggard presents a TSPLOST II project list to council members at an April 11 work session. work session, council members instructed staff to revisit several projects on the city’s TSPLOST I project list including the road widening planned for Jones Bridge Road between Waters and State Bridge roads and intersection improvements at Medlock and State Bridge roads. Public Works Director Chris Haggard said he would come back to the City Council at a future work session with alternative options for the projects moving forward. However, the city may not have control over Medlock and State Bridge intersection improvements, Haggard said, because that project is being run by the Georgia Department of Transportation. At the City Council meeting directly following the work session, members issued a proclamation celebrating the 20-year anniversary of River Trail Middle School in the Johns Creek community and awarded a certificate of achievement to Finance Director Ronnie Campbell for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the fiscal year 2020 financial report.
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International Festival 2022 to be April 30 in Johns Creek By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek’s biggest annual event is returning to Heisman Field April 30. Johns Creek International Festival, first launched in 2018, will feature roughly 80 food and retail vendors and performers from all over the world. Gates open at 11 a.m. with performances set to begin at 11:30 a.m., External Communications Manager Edie Damann said. The festival will run all day, shutting down at 7 p.m. Damann said the event should be slightly larger than the city’s most recent International Festival hosted in October, which brought in about 18,000 visitors. She said that some of the event’s typical vendors were not ready to attend a large-scale event in October due to the spread of COVID-19, but many are set to return April 30. “They are open for business, and they are excited to be coming back for festivals, to see people and talk to people and show off their products or services,” Damann said. Just as in years past, the Johns Creek Arts Center will be on site with their kids zone tent, featuring 10-15 different crafts for children of all ages to complete. Each craft is carefully curated by the Arts Center and displays a different culture from around the world. Also in attendance will be representatives from the Johns Creek Cricket Association. Shafiq Jadavji, the association’s president, will also be serving as one of the celebration’s three emcees. Jadavji has been a participant and supporter of the International Festival since its inception in 2018. He was a member of the class of Leadership Johns Creek that
helped launch the now annual spring event. “The reason why this festival is important is it allows us to celebrate the diversity of our city and surrounding cities,” Jadavji said. “In my view, this is one of those kinds of events where it makes the city and citizens very proud to not only host this event but also partake in the event.” Preparations for this year’s International Festival began just two weeks after last year’s event ended, Damann said. Historically, the event is held in the spring, but it was postponed until fall last year due to high COVID-19 spread. This year, it is returning to its regular schedule leaving a tighter turnaround for city staff. Before the big day, city staff will have access to Heisman Field, directly across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, for a week of final preparations including tent marking and placement, stage installation and sound and lighting hookups, Damann said. “We have people from almost every department involved in the production of this event,” Damann said. “It’s all hands on deck.” In addition to the boots on the ground, staff at City Hall will serve as the people behind the curtain, managing traffic flow for the event from the city’s traffic control room, Damann said. Communications Director Bob Mullen said visitors should expect the same magic as years prior, but with new additions. “It’s all your old favorites plus, perhaps some new vendors as well,” Mullen said. The city is still seeking additional volunteers to help put on International Festival. Those interested can find more information at johnscreekga.gov.
Johns Creek Arts Center to host Mother’s Day Market By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local artisans will take over the Johns Creek Arts Center gallery until May 7 with handcrafted pieces curated for Mother’s Day gifting. The market opened April 18. This is the Arts Center’s 8th Mother’s Day Market and it’s first since COVID-19 halted plans for the 2020 market, Registrar Lillie Cipola said. Roughly 15-16 local artists whose crafts “celebrate mothers” were contacted
specifically for participation in the market, Cipola said. This year’s market has been in the works since February, Cipola said, and will feature handcrafted candles, jewelry, mugs, scarves and soaps, among other pieces. Locals hoping to peruse the gift market can stop by between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information on the Johns Creek Arts Center, visit johnscreekarts. org.
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On-demand lawn care service launches in north metro area By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — If you don’t feel like mowing your lawn this week, residents in Alpharettta and Roswell have a new way out. On-demand lawn care app GreenPal, first launched in Nashville, Tennessee, has expanded its service in North Fulton County. The service has been available in Johns Creek and Cumming since last year. The app connects homeowners with local, pre-vetted lawn care professionals who can bid on work. Landscapers bid on the properties based on Google Street View and aerial images. Homeowners can also input special details about their lawns and choose vendors based on ratings and reviews. After the work is completed, the landscaper will send the homeowner a time stamped photo of the finished work. The homeowner can then pay through the app and set up future appointments. Co-founder Gene Caballero compared the on-demand nature of GreenPal to
ride share services like Uber and Lyft, which he became familiar with while working for Dell Technologies. He said the idea for the app first came about in 2012, and it launched in Nashville in 2015. Since then, the service has grown into more than 250 markets. Caballero said the app’s basic lawn service consists of a “mow, edge and blow,” but homeowners can then work with their paired service on other projects. He said people have used the app to coordinate services like fence building, gutter replacement, shrub pruning and tree limb removal. He said the service also helps lawn care businesses market those extra services. “Anything landscaping-related can be done through GreenPal,” Caballero said. GreenPal is available throughout areas of north Metro Atlanta, like Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Cumming, Woodstock and Suwanee. Alpharetta residents can view local partnered lawn services and reviews at yourgreenpal.com/ga/alpharetta-lawncare. Roswell residents can do the same at yourgreenpal.com/ga/roswell-lawncare.
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Arts Center hosts largest exhibition reception By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Six Artists and art connoisseurs celebrated works by adult students and members of the Johns Creek Arts Center April 8 at the center’s first in-person reception since the pandemic. The reception marked the closing of the largest show the Arts Center has presented in its history, featuring 82 pieces. Artists and visitors mingled over hors d’oeuvres and viewed works displayed all over the Arts Center before awards were presented to first through third place winners. Annette Alvarez took home the blue ribbon among adult students in drawing or painting for her colored pencil drawing of a raven, which she made to give to her husband as a Christmas present. Before taking home the top prize of the category, Alvarez had only been drawing for about a year and a half. She said she never expected to win. “I was very excited, I told my daughter and husband right away,” Alvarez said. “We’re very excited that I got to win, I’ve never won anything before.” Alvarez launched into art when her mother got sick in 2019. She said she needed something to distract herself for a couple hours during the day, and then she found the Arts Center. But instead of just passing the time, she’s found a new passion. Julie Skadowski, another blue-ribbon winner, has been making art at the Johns Creek Arts Center since 2008. Her piece, “Drei Stule” which translates to “three chairs” in German, is made up of three sculptures of chairs made from clay. Skadowski said she’s been working in the medium for about 10 years. But Friday was not her first time claiming top prize at an Arts Center showcase. She’s won first place two separate times, and a second-place ribbon on a third occasion. For her winning work this year, Skadowski said she drew her inspiration from a friend’s kitchen. “She had some metal chairs that were similar, and I saw them hanging on the wall and I fell in love with them,” Skadowski said. “And I was like, ‘you know, I can make that.’” For long-time woodworker Jim Rowland, first prize winner in the member exhibition, inspiration for his piece, “A Bowl of Pear,” came from the wood he used to make it. He found fallen branches of a Brad-
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Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson applauds the artists featured in the Arts Center’s show during a reception April 8. ford pear tree and saw an interesting grain structure, so he took the wood back to his workshop. “It’s the wood itself that kind of tells me what shape it wants to be,” Rowland said. “So, I just work with it until I bring out the best.” The resultant bowl is a hybrid piece, Rowland said, featuring both the Bradford pear wood and an epoxy resin. Although Rowland’s been woodworking for years, this was his first time winning for a piece at an art show. He recently retired and has since been able to dedicate more time to his passion. During the reception, Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson handed out awards to the winning artists and allowed them to showcase and explain their works. In addition to the individual artists, the Arts Center itself was celebrated as a place where community members come together to make something beautiful. “When I came here, I was going through a rough spot and you (Donaldson) were so welcoming in showing everything, all the artwork, all the possibilities,” Alvarez said. “And all the staff here, all the teachers, everybody is such a nice community, so thank you for being there.”
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Legislature: Continued from Page 1 school teachers, had multiple concerns with the bill. During a podcast, officials outlined those issues. “First, it is unclear whether the problems the bills aimed to address is an issue in Georgia,” said Claire Suggs, senior legislative policy analyst for PAGE. “There has been little effort to gather input across the state to understand if these concepts are actually taught in the classroom.” During an address to the chamber, one legislator who supported the measure noted “99.9%” of teachers are likely already in compliance, but he had concerns with the tiny fraction who were not. Suggs noted school administrators, educators, students and parents will also have no clear standards to determine when the issues of race relations, slavery or similar topics can appropriately be included in history lessons. “A final concern is the administrative burden the bills place on school and district leaders,” Suggs said. “Educators will be vulnerable to unsubstantiated complaints, and unresolvable debates about what was said and how it was said.” Raising even more eyebrows was the last-minute addition of launguage concerning transgender athletes into House Bill 1084. Earlier in the session, the Senate passed a bill banning transgender athletes from playing on sports teams that matched their gender identity. However, House Speaker David Ralston blocked the bill from a vote in the House. That prompted legislators to tack it onto HB 1084 in the closing minutes of the session, and near certain approval by Kemp. The bill would name the Georgia High School Association as the final arbiter of who is eligible to play on what sports teams. A study committee under the GHSA will be tasked to create policy on whether it is “necessary and appropriate to prohibit students whose gender is male from participating in athletic events that are designated for students whose gender is female.” The policy would apply to all participating public high schools.
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Overview of “Divisive Concepts” Teachers and schools are prohibited from “espousing personal political beliefs” under HB 1084. This bans instructors from intentionally encouraging or attempting to persuade or indoctrinate others to agree or advocate for such individual’s personal beliefs. Divisive concepts prohibited from being instructed in the classroom under HB 1084 bill include: • One race is inherently superior to another race • The United States is fundamentally racist • An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently or consciously racist or oppressive toward individuals of other races • An individual should be discriminated against or
receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race • An individual’s moral character is inherently determined by his or her race • An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race, bears individual responsibility for actions committed in the past by other individuals of the same race • An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race, should feel anguish or any other form of psychological distress because of his or her race • Performance-based and merit-based advancement policies and practices are racist • Any other form of race scapegoating or race stereotyping.
Education bills passed in the 2022 session Supporters of mandatory recess for elementary school kids are crossing their fingers that the sixth time is the charm. Rep. Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) has sponsored a bill every year since 2016 to mandate recess for students in grades one through five on days they do not have structured activities or physical education classes. In 2019 the bill was passed by the Legislature, but ultimately vetoed by Gov. Brian Kemp, who said he was concerned it took away local control from elected school board members. This year, Douglas’ bill, HB 1283, removed language prohibiting schools from using recess as an incentive and punishment for behavior, or to set how long recess should be. It easily passed the Legislature and now awaits Kemp’s signature. Here is a summary of education bills passed this session. Gov. Kemp has through May 14th to sign or veto bills, or do nothing and allow the bill to become law. HB 385, “Return to Work” bill – Opens a fouryear window to allow teachers who retired after 30 years to return to the classroom after one year of retirement, without giving up their pensions. The window would open July 1, 2022 and close June 30, 2026. The program applies to select regions in the state which are struggling to fill teacher vacancies, especially in certain subjects. HB 517 – Increases the amount donors can give to student scholarship organizations to be used for private school tuition vouchers. Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar income tax credit. Georgia will cap donations at $120 million annually – up $20 million from the current year – beginning in January. HB 1178, “Parents Bill of Rights” bill – Requires a policy or regulation to deal with complaints and appeals. Most of the language is already in law, in other bills and in most school districts. HB 1215 - School districts are required to have a streamlined transfer process to allow students to transfer to a charter school without penalty. HB 1461 - A city must notify the county and any impacted school system within 30 days of accepting a petition of annexation. There is no
current requirement to notify the school district(s). Note: In 2015, the City of Atlanta attempted to annex parts of unincorporated Fulton County which included more than $50 million in Fulton School System assets in the annexation area, along with 1,800 students that attended Fulton Schools. SB 220 – Contains two parts. First, it requires a financial literacy course for 11th and 12th graders as a requirement for graduation. The second part creates a 15-member Georgia Civics Commission to promote the study of local and state government in schools, help educate students on the importance of civic involvement, and collaborate with organizations to carry out these ideals. SB 226 – Expedites the process for removing books and other content seen as “harmful to minors.” If it becomes law, school principals will be the final judge, and will have seven days to decide whether to remove contested materials. SB 345 – Prohibits state and local governments from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine (a vaccination passport) to enter a facility (including schools) or to receive a service. SB 514 – The legislation requires any policy requiring students to wear masks must include a parental opt out. Currently no public school district requires masks for students. Clayton County was the final holdout, dropping the policy on March 31. The bill has already been signed by Kemp. SB 588 – Requires all local board meetings to be open to the public unless otherwise allowed by law. Requires local boards adopt rules of conduct for meetings. Attendees could be removed only according to those rules. SR 650 - Creates a study committee that will examine how the state funds public education, including the QBE formula, equalization grants for low-wealth districts, funding for virtual schools and capital outlay.
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American Commerce Bank launches community development program Brought to you by - American Commerce Bank Johns Creek, GA – Following through on a commitment to champion the communities it serves, American Commerce Bank (ACB) has launched a Community Development initiative and appointed its first full-time Community Development Officer. ACB’s Board of Directors chartered a Community Redevelopment Act (CRA) Committee in September 2020 to guide the bank’s initiative and CRA efforts. ACB’s CRA and Community Development initiative includes four pillars: 1. A lending test to assess the effectiveness of marketing and focus within the bank’s designated Assessment Area. 2. A focused assessment of lending opportunities in low-to-moderate (LMI) communities, to LMI-dedicated organizations and individuals. 3. Technical and educational assistance to nonprofits and government organizations that serve LMI communities and individuals, and 4. Qualified investments in community development financial institutions (CDFI’s) and CRA-oriented development funds. American Commerce Bank has grown significantly since its founding in 2004, and so has its commitment to community development. All aspects of ACB’s Community Development and CRA programs are focused on establishing and fostering relationships with community-based, charitable and not-for-profit organizations. The bank will also assist in the development and implementation
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of lending and deposit services for lowto moderate-income census tracts in the communities that it serves. To assist with this initiative, ACB has partnered with Community Sustainability Enterprise, based in Lawrenceville, GA. Deirdra Cox, CSE’s founder and CEO, is a recognized leader in fostering community partnerships. American Commerce CEO David Tate stated, “This initiative shows the deep commitment of American Commerce Bank to the communities we serve. We look forward to growing our impact and involvement in each of our markets.” American Commerce Bank is headquartered in, Bremen, GA, with offices in Carrollton, Johns Creek and Tallahassee, FL. Among the bank’s first investments were participations of $1.5 million in the River’s Edge development in Dacula, GA and $500,000 in the Jackson Forest development in Tallahassee, FL. The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), initiated in 1977, charges the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and other federal banking regulators with evaluation of financial institution efforts to assist with credit needs in the communities it serves, including low and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods. ACB is evaluated in this respect about every 3 years. American Commerce Bank is a full-service financial institution offering market-leading banking, treasury management services and SBA lending programs.
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Cats abound at local nonprofit shelter By The Light Of The Moon. The shelter is currently home to 40 cats and is run by lifelong cat lover Sara Smith.
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Continued from Page 1 a few donations,’ and it just went crazy,” Smith said. “There were a lot of people who wanted to come volunteer… It was really great that all the people came out and a lot came out to see the
cats. One got adopted.” With the extra hands, caring for the animals has gotten easier, Smith said, but she is still always looking for help, donations or for people to adopt. “I’ll take all the help I can get,” Smith said. For more information on By the Light of the Moon, visit the rescue’s Facebook page.
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Roswell OKs additional $3 million for Oxbo Road project By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Oxbo Road realignment project, set to resume construction over the next 30 days, will carry a hefty new price tag. The Roswell City Council agreed to spend an additional $3 million for the project at its April 11 meeting, in hopes of completing work by the end of 2023. The additional funding includes a blanket right-of-way agreement for $270,000, as well as a change order with E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. for $2,730,000, to be funded by TSPLOST 1 – the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax approved by voters in 2016. In November 2021, the City Council deferred voting on a contract with E.R. Snell for a fraction of that amount, $616,802, saying city staff needed more time to determine what properties the city had control over and was ready to work on. Now, with the additional payment, the total project cost will climb to $18.4 million, which is more than double the original estimate of $7 million in 2016. Included in the new contractor payment is a $100,000 incentive to complete the project by October 2023, and a penalty if it is not. The project, proposed more than a decade ago, was intended to solve a host of safety and mobility problems by eliminating the staggered intersection at Ga. 9 and converting the portion of Oxbo Road near Mimosa Boulevard into a two-way street. It also called for new turning lanes and a traffic signal on Ga. 9 and Oxbo Road, among other improvements. Once finished, it should connect to the Roswell Historic Gateway, another planned transportation project, that will run along Atlanta Street. The Oxbo Road project was expected to be completed by July 2021. However, interim Director of Transportation Dan Skalsky said the project was delayed due to property acquisition and utility
problems and slow construction. He said the city needed to acquire 25 parcels for the project. An independent investigation conducted by the law firm Jarrard & Davis last year also concluded that extreme mismanagement by city staff and the city attorney led to significant delays and millions of dollars in cash settlements. One settlement was with the owners of Roswell Hardware Company in February 2021 for temporary use of property on South Atlanta Street and Oxbo Road. The city agreed to pay the White family $2.5 million after it failed to provide them a pad-ready relocation site for their hardware store by the deadline of Oct. 25, 2020. The city purchased the White family’s property for $3 million in 2017 because it included right-of-way needed for the project. The investigation later found the property had not been properly appraised according to state law before the city began negotiations, which happened several more times throughout the project’s history. Skalsky said construction for the Oxbo Road project stopped in 2021, with just 33 percent completion. He said the city had three options to move forward. It could either complete the project as soon as possible, modify the design or stop the project. But,
Skalsky said, because it is funded by TSPLOST, state law requires the city to complete the project as intended. Skalsky said he didn’t believe it was in the city’s interest to change the project because it had already spent “a good bit of money” and it did not have an active designer on the project. He explained the design was primarily being done by city staff. “It’s just not our best opportunity to influence the cost or the direction of the project without incurring additional risk,” Skalsky said. “Once we’re in construction – this is just something I’d like everybody to keep in mind – it’s extremely important to keep that contractor moving or we’ll add to our current risk exposure.” Still, Skalsky said, significant traffic enhancements were added to the project to appease residents who have spoken out over the years about potential problems they foresee, like reduced lane widths along Oxbo Road, textured pavement from Mimosa Boulevard to Ga. 9, median islands at Pleasant Hill Street and Oxbo Road, enlarged landscape buffer and textured crosswalks on Oxbo Road. After Skalsky’s presentation, resident Frederic Guyonneau asked what was going to be done to hold those responsible for the project’s errors accountable now
that taxpayers were paying the price. He also demanded to know who was actually benefitting from the additional roads and requested that something be done to fix Atlanta Street, which has deteriorated since construction for the Oxbo Road project began. Another resident, George Vail, remained adamant the project was never a “Roswell project” to begin with, but a way to move East Cobb commuters to Ga. 400 and back. Resident Denise Hannahan described the project as a warzone. “We’ve been dealing with the transportation department since this project started, and right now, we are still living in a warzone,” Hannahan said. “I mean, it’s just a mess over there …. I think this whole project needs to be readdressed and relooked at because the way it stands now, it’s not what people want. It’s a travesty.” Councilwoman Christine Hall made the motion to approve the funds, which was seconded by Councilman Peter Vanstrom. It passed 4-0, with councilmen Marcelo Zapata and Mike Palermo absent. The move is part of the city’s “Oxbo action plan,” which is intended to solve the issues outlined in the Jarrard & Davis investigative report.
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Success means different things In last week’s episode of The Ben Burnett Show, my guest was Zach Blend from the Goshen Valley. Goshen Valley started decades ago as a group home for young men in foster care. Many BEN BURNETT of these children Guest Columnist had a difficult time being placed into a single-family residence. So, Zach’s family bought an expansive piece of land in northern Cherokee County and created a group home to care for these young men. Later, that became a series of group homes. Today it is one of the leading organizations in the country that cares for children placed into foster care. Children come into foster care for a variety of reasons; none of them their own. Goshen Valley continues to gain influence within Georgia. In 2021, Brasfield & Gorrie selected the organization as it’s “Non-profit Partner of the Year”. Goshen Valley is comprised of volunteers from all walks of life, mostly from Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth counties. However, they need more resources. They have expanded their offerings to include therapeutic services, in-home care throughout the state of Georgia, and mental health services. These expanded services strive to address issues far beyond what you and I will ever face. Many of these children will live with abandonment issues forever. When you think about inherent unfairness, Goshen Valley never quits. Goshen Valley is also a resource for many in the Georgia General Assembly on how the state can better care for our most vulnerable children. Improving the foster care system is one of the rare things with which few elected officials disagree. Former Gov. Roy Barnes was
instrumental in foster care reform. Former Georgia Gov. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was an advocate for foster care, often taking children into his own home, even during his tenure in office. Forsyth County resident and current Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and local State Sen. Brandon Beach occasionally don’t see eye to eye; but they always work together to prioritize children in Georgia’s foster care system. One of my favorite aspects of public service was caring for Alpharetta’s kids. However, good deeds and great ideas are never exclusive to those in public service. When you listen to Zach Blend, you will realize that few people among us have such a gift and purpose. People like Zach are the difference we all aspire to see. I encourage you to see to the dignity that Goshen Valley provides these children. Kids who have no less value than my own. Listen to how they invest in children who didn’t start out as their own and through the organization, come to find purpose, worth and direction. Goshen Valley leads many of these kids to successful livelihoods and vocations. Many of these “alumni” serve you today in our United States Military, while some go to college, work in the trades, and eventually go on to have their own families. If you take the saying “success means different things to different people,” your perspective on everything changes. If you are new to the area and desire a place to volunteer, there is no better organization. Take a break from the mess the world is in right now and listen to something hard, but also full of promise. Thank you to those of you who listen to my show. I am grateful for each of you. Ben served on the Alpharetta City Council from 2018-2021. You can listen to the fifth season of The Ben Burnett Show on Apple Podcasts.
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PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.
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Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766
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Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 OFF Leak Repairs or 10% off New Roof. Affordable, quality roofing. Based in Roswell. Serving North Atlanta since 1983. Call to schedule FREE Quote: 770-284-3123. Christian Brothers Roofing
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Tree Services
PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.
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Retaining walls (brick or wood), grading, sod, tree services, hauling, topsoil & more.
678-898-7237
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Full Service LANDSCAPING Company
For professional full service junk removal. Licensed/insured. Same day service available. Ask about our specials.
Roofing
SERVICES Appen-Rated 98 Text or Call us for a FREE quote appointment. Tree removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Free mulch, Fully insured, Emergency 24/7 770-450-8188
The Herald and Crier newspapers reach 93,000 homes and thousands more online! Tree Services
770-824-1000
Landscaping From Atlanta to Athens, Landscaping Concepts & Retaining Walls Inc. Paverstone Patio & Driveway. Bobcat work. 678-508-5990. www. landscapeconcepts1ga. com
24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts 770-512-8733 • www.yellowribbontree.com
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3960 Old Milton Pkwy #300 (1.5 miles East of 400)
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