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The battle continues Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp addresses police June 7 in Johns Creek at a special training seminar to combat human trafficking. The all-day session, sponsored by the Roswell Rotary Club in collaboration with the GBI and Roswell Police Department, drew close to 50 members from police departments in Roswell, Alpharetta, Woodstock, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Milton and Fulton County.

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Driver claims shots fired during road rage incident JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to a road rage incident reported May 24 on Medlock Bridge Road. A man claimed a man fired multiple gunshots at his car after he flipped him off in traffic.

No one was injured, but police said the shots left small, round impact marks in the victim’s Toyota Highlander. The man said he was driving northbound on Medlock Bridge Road with his wife and son in the SUV when a man in a black sedan cut him off.

He honked at the sedan and flipped the driver off as they were traveling northbound. The driver shot at his SUV when they stopped at a red light, then fled westbound on McGinnis Ferry Road.

Police said the shots didn’t penetrate the SUV’s metal doors, and the impression marks were similar in size to shots from a BB gun.

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Atlanta woman charged in prescription drug fraud JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police on May 26 arrested an Atlanta woman who allegedly tried to pick up two fake prescriptions at a Walgreens pharmacy on Kimball Bridge Road.

Shanteisha Laquilla Ogbemudia, 37, was charged with obtaining dangerous drugs by fraud/forgery and second-degree forgery. A pharmacist at the Walgreens reported the suspicious activity after Ogbemudia attempted to pick up prescriptions for oxycodone and cyclobenzaprine. According to police, the prescriptions were in another woman’s name and the pharmacist got a notification from the doctor listed on the orders that they were fraudulent.

The pharmacist identified Ogbemudia as the person who tried to obtain the meds. A man who was traveling with the suspect told police they met a woman at a Wendy’s in Alpharetta who offered to pay them to pick up her Walgreens prescriptions. The man was not arrested.

Ogbemudia corroborated his story and gave officer’s the name of the woman they met at the Alpharetta Wendy’s. It was the same woman the pharmacist said the fake prescriptions were issued for.

DRUG & DUIS arrests Ireland Loren Massey, 23, of Terry Lane, Douglasville, was arrested May 26 on Brumbelow Road for DUI, stop sign or yield sign violation and driver’s license required.

Shanteisha Laquilla Ogbemudia, 37, of Humphries Drive SE, Atlanta, was arrested May 26 on Kimball Bridge Road for obtaining dangerous drugs by fraud/forgery and second-degree forgery.

Marilyn Saez, 47, of Hooch Court Duluth, was arrested May 28 on State Bridge Road for DUI and driving on wrong side of roadway.

Urvil Patel, 43, of Chelsen Wood Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested May 28 on Medlock Bridge Road for DUI and reckless driving.

Jacob Zachary Valego, 22, of Bristol Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested May 28 on Old Alabama Road for DUI, battery, headlights required and failure to maintain lane.

Olatunde A. Okin, 50, of Edgemoore Trace, Cumming, was arrested May 29 on Medlock Bridge Road for DUI, registration of motor vehicle and failure to maintain lane.

Local cities outline times yard work is permitted

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people mostly at home over the last 16 months, and for many, the time at home has spurred an added focus on maintaining their lawns.

However, there are some regulations in place on when this work can be done.

Most Metro Atlanta cities have designated specific times in which yardwork and the use of loud machinery is permitted to ensure safety and promote quality of life.

Below is a breakdown of each local jurisdiction’s laws and ordinances related to residential lawn mowing and yard work.

Alpharetta Unlike some of its neighbors, Alpharetta does not currently have any residential time restrictions or noise ordinances in place for general yard work. According to the city’s Property Maintenance Code, lawns must remain under 12 inches in length. This regulation is kept to ensure a modest appearance for all residential property.

Milton While Milton enforces time and noise restrictions, the hours of operation are flexible. For residents, lawn maintenance machinery is permitted from 7:30 a.m. to sunset Monday through Friday and from

9 a.m. to sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Although there is no mandate on the length lawns must be kept, residents are asked to maintain their property and keep it in a clean, safe, and sanitary conditions.

Roswell Roswell’s extended hours for landscaping work allow lawn maintenance and machinery to operate daily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. A clean appearance is recommended for all residents with yard waste to be placed at their curb by 8 a.m. on waste collection days. Branches and

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Autrey Mill Middle School claims fourth place in state science competition

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Middle School’s Science Olympiad team won fourth place in the state science competition held in May at the University of Georgia.

Consisting of 30 students ranging between sixth and eighth grade, the team competed in various competitive events including water quality, anatomy and physiology, Reach for the Stars, Game On, Write It, Cad It and Machines, and Circuit Lab. Because of the pandemic, this marks the first year all competitions were held virtually.

“As the parent of a team member, I’m incredibly proud of my daughter, Abby, and her teammates,” said parent and coach Beth Dowd. “In a year when children have faced so many challenges to keep up with their regular studies, this talented group of students have gone above and beyond. Using the small amount of free time, they have after homework to study while experiencing connection issues, they still leaned in to prepare for invitationals and state.”

Led by science teacher Kayla Garner, the competition allowed for the students to test their skills in areas like genetics, Earth science, chemistry, mechanical engineering and technology, among others. As a team, they competed in a total of 23 events ranking higher than 59 of the best teams in Georgia. Due to COVID, students primarily relied on each other without the assistance of mentors that typically include parents, business leaders and high schoolers.

“Our Science Olympiad students have done fabulously in their individual events

despite the unique challenges this academic year has presented,” Garner said.

“I appreciate our students’ flexibility and patience as Science Olympiad competed virtually for the first time. Students were able to quickly troubleshoot any technical issues that occurred during testing and devoted a great deal of time each week to prepare for the events.”

This is the second year the school has entered competition. In November 2020, the students competed in their first virtual Division B invitational where they clinched second overall out of 37 schools.

In February 2021, the team moved on to the Shorter Invitational where they placed first overall out of the top regional schools, clinching 16 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze medals in addition to 16 fourth place ribbons. “[Being virtual] creates more challenges for the children as they not only navigate technical glitches, stop watches since each event is timed, connecting with their partners, only able to use one screen to meet eligibility, and so many other factors to qualify for the competitions,” Dowd said. “That level of commitment combined with hard work will set them apart as they move through high school, college, and onto the workplace.”

Principal Trey Martin said he was proud of the students and their efforts.

He addressed the obstacles they overcame to successfully place fourth in the state.

“It is a true testament to the strength of our supportive community in Johns Creek,” he said. “Ms. Garner has done an outstanding job leading this dynamic group of students. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. The possibilities are endless,” Martin said.

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Fulton County Schools prioritizes pay in 2022 budget

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com

Salary Comparison for Metro Atlanta School Districts (2020-21 School Year)

ATLANTA — The Fulton County School System is earmarking a significant part of its $1.1 billion budget next year to boost employee pay and provide a hiring incentive and retention bonus for special education staff.

The fiscal year 2022 budget includes a 2 percent salary increase for all employees, plus a step increase for eligible staff members. Step increases are built into the salary schedule and provide automatic increases at certain years. The total cost of the salary adjustments is $30 million.

Additionally, special education staff will receive a retention bonus of $600 for para-professionals and $1,200 for teachers. Federal funds tied to the COVID-19 pandemic relief will cover the $2 million cost of the bonuses.

“Staffing special education is difficult,” said Chief Financial Officer Ron Wade. “It’s been critical for the 20 years I’ve [been with the district] and continues to be critical.”

He noted teacher vacancies have been relatively low this school year,

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but of the 300 open positions, nearly half are in special education. COVID relief funds will also help fund hiring incentives for these open positions.

Moving forward, Wade said the focus on staff appreciation is especially important a year of challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It needs to be illustrated and be part of our story how this school board and this district values its employees,” Wade said during a recent meeting of the Fulton County School Board.

The tentative FY22 budget was approved by the Fulton County School Board on May 13 and is set to be formally adopted on June 8.

Attracting top teachers The budget includes more than $913 million dedicated solely to em-

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ployee compensation, which is about 84 percent of the general fund budget.

This figure is slightly higher than the current year’s budget which did not include a raise for staff, but did provide a one-time bonus.

Wade said attracting and retaining top employees is critical to the overall success of the district.

“As we look at compensation the school board has asked that we be mindful of the competitiveness of it, as well as the fiscal sustainability,” Wade said.

He noted salaries in Fulton County Schools are near the top among metro Atlanta school districts for new teachers as well as those with 15 or more years of service, and among the middle of the pack in across the other years.

FY 22 Plans (tentative) 2% raise + step 4% raise + step NA 2% raise + step $1,000 raise

The starting salary next school year for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree is $47,892. Wade noted the majority of the district’s 8,000 teachers hold a master’s degree and have between seven and 18 years with the district. The annual salary in that range is $58,00 to $72,000.

The Fulton School System is also reinstating it “no work no pay” guidelines that were waived for the past year because of the disruption caused by the pandemic.

“The board made some decisions to ensure frontline workers maintain and earn pay, so we did some exceptional things in an exceptional year,” Wade said.

He said that is not sustainable moving forward.

Board gives preliminary OK to 2022 budget

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — There is a sense of optimism in the Fulton County School System as it looks to fiscal year 2022 in positive economic shape despite months of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teachers and staff are set to get a raise, along with a one-time bonus, the millage rate will not rise, and the district’s “rainy day” fund will remain intact.

“In November 2020 the Fulton County School Board provided a budget

direction by setting budget parameters [to follow],” said chief financial officer Marvin Dereef. “My hope is that it is clear we complied with the parameters.”

The constraints included finding alternative funding sources, allocating at least 75 percent of the general fund to schools, provide a millage rollback to revenue-neutral, increasing efficiencies, maintaining competitive compensation for staff and keeping fund balance at a minimum of two months of operating costs.

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general fund budget of $1.1 billion. The board will formally adopt the budget on June 8. The general fund budget, which covers all school-based operations, is a $30 million increase from the current year’s budget.

The bump in the budget will be cover a 2 percent pay increase for all employees, along with a step increase for eligible employees based on years of service.

“Fundamentally we believe that compensation is a ‘mission critical’ lever in retaining and getting top talent,” Chief Financial Officer Ron Wade said.

The goal is not to be the highest-paying district in the metro area, Wade said, but in the top three.

The funds to cover the raises comes from the biggest source of “alternative funding sources,” which is the federal government. The current fiscal year included only $700,000 in federal funding.

The 2022 spending plan expects $13.8 million in federal funding.

Over the last year Fulton County Schools has been the recipient of nearly $244 million — the equivalent of $2,700 per student — over three rounds of federal stimulus funding beginning with the Trump administration and continuing under President Joe Biden.

The funds were to help school districts weather the pandemic storm and came with limited restrictions.

In addition to compensation, Fulton County Schools is using stimulus funds on mitigating learning loss, summer school programs and ensuring safe environments in schools.

Despite the increased federal funding and slight increases to local and state tax revenues, the FY22 budget still has a nearly $29 million deficit, Dereef said.

That gap will be closed by a drawdown of the district’s healthy reserve funds.

However, Dereef is confident those reserve funds will serve only as placeholder to balance the budget, and will likely not be pulled.

“Even though we are budgeting to use fund balance, we don’t necessarily need it,” Dereef explained. He noted the budget has a built-in five percent contingency for expenditures.

Currently Fulton County Schools has $258 million in its reserve funds, which is more than the targeted two months of expenses.

While there have been some mention of lowering the millage rate from its present 17.796 mils, the tentative

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Roswell welcomes international tech firm GreyOrange relocation brings 200 jobs to area

Carl Appen appointed Director of Content, Development

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell added to its corporate portfolio recently with the announcement that GreyOrange, an India-based software and robotics automation company, will invest more than $1 million to relocate its global headquarters to the area.

The company’s new international headquarters is at 660 Hembree Parkway. The site includes 110,000 square feet of office and warehousing space that serves as a global fulfillment center for building and shipping autonomous mobile robots. Founded in New Delhi, India, and with operations there as well as in the U.S., Europe and Japan, GreyOrange leverages artificial intelligence and robotics to optimize fulfillment operations for companies worldwide.

“Atlanta is internationally known as a ‘supply chain city’ due to the infrastructure, university support, and leading companies headquartered in the metropolitan area,” said Chief Operating Officer of GreyOrange Jeff Cashman. “Atlanta is the perfect environment to accelerate the evolution and growth of GreyOrange as we continue to innovate intelligent fulfillment concepts for our global customers.”

The move will create 200 additional jobs to the area.

“This is a big win not only for our workforce but, more importantly, for the overall economic vitality of the community,” said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “We’re proud to have collaborated with GreyOrange, the State of Georgia, and our economic development partners to make this happen.”

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Appen Media Group announced May 20 the appointment of Carl Appen as Director of Content and Development. In this newly created role, Carl will work with editorial, production and commercial teams to deliver preAPPEN mium experiences across all media for audiences and advertising partners. Carl will report to Hans Appen, publisher, and will be based in Alpharetta.

“Carl brings a critical skillset to Appen Media Group that prepares us well for many years to come,” Hans Appen said. “Every news media company in the country, especially small local ones like ours, is looking for ways to remain an important part of the fabric of its community and stay financially viable. Carl understands that and knows what it will take to be successful.”

Carl’s appointment accelerates the company’s growth plan, pursuing engagement, product and partnership goals through an increased content investment of 150% over the next two years.

“I believe in the great power of local news,” Carl said. “Producing quality journalism takes a considerable investment, and I’m excited to work for a local media company willing to buy in.”

Carl makes the lateral move from his position in business development. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and resident of Alpharetta.

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GreyOrange uses artificial intelligence-driven software and mobile robots in executing warehouse activities to improve efficiency.

Georgia Department of Economic Development Project Manager Emily Poole represented the Global Commerce division on the project in partnership with Roswell Inc, the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power.

“GreyOrange’s decision to move their global headquarters to Georgia is yet another example of the state’s longterm investments in our logistics infrastructure continuing to pay off,” Georgia DOE Commissioner Pat Wilson said.

“I’m confident that by moving their hub here, GreyOrange will be even better equipped to help their international clients streamline processes and fulfill orders even faster.”

The company’s key leadership, operations, and go-to-market executives are now based in Roswell, Georgia, including the company’s chief executive officer, chief technology officer, chief

operating officer, chief marketing officer and vice president of global sales. Individuals interested in careers in sales, solution development, engineering, supply chain operations, and customer support with GreyOrange are encouraged to visit www.greyorange.com for additional information.

“GreyOrange’s decision to locate their global headquarters in metro Atlanta reflects the ongoing strength of our supply chain and technology ecosystem,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “Our region’s e-commerce capabilities and digital supply chain focus are among the many assets that make metro Atlanta the #SupplyChainCity and an attractive choice for global technology leaders like GreyOrange.”

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But there are other numbers even more important for you to know — your health stats. Do you know your BP (blood pressure)? What about your BMI (body mass index)? Maybe you can run an eight-minute mile or bench press 250 pounds, but when was the last time you got a good look at your health at an annual checkup?

Men are less likely than women to regularly see a doctor. They might feel confident they’re healthy and only seek care if they get sick, or they may want to deny the signs of an issue. But it’s still crucial that men stay on top of their

health — and that includes knowing those stats.

“It’s important that men see a doctor at least once a year for their annual physical,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Jeremy Boyd. “Screenings and checkups can find health issues early so they’re more treatable and can prevent problems from occurring.”

Men should know their health stats including: PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen Test).

Men who are 50 or older should discuss testing with their provider, according to the American Cancer Society. Men at a higher risk, including African American men and those who had a brother or father diagnosed with cancer before age 65, should ask their provider about testing at age 45. Patients who had more than one close relative with prostate cancer at an early age should have this conversation with their provider when they’re 40.

LDL & HDL (low-density and highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol). This blood test measures cholesterol levels and should be part of your wellness routine starting in your 20s. For men age 20 or older, healthy LDL levels should be under 100 milligrams per deciliter, and

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ALP (alkaline phosphatase), ALT (alanine transaminase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase). These are enzymes made by the liver and will be included in the results of your comprehensive metabolic panel. Normal results are 40 to 129 units per liter for ALP, 7 to 55 for ALT and 8 to 48 for AST. BMI (body mass index). This metric determines whether you have a healthy body weight and categorizes obesity levels. A normal BMI range is between 18.5 - 25.

BP (blood pressure). Your provider will take your blood pressure during your regular visit, but you can also find blood pressure checking stations at many pharmacies or buy your own device to use at home. Blood pressure under 120/80 is considered normal.

BGL (blood glucose level). If you are diabetic, you should test your blood sugar regularly. Speak with your provider about if this is a health stat you need to monitor.

Along with staying up-to-date on those health stats, men should also be getting regular colorectal cancer screenings. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average

risk for colorectal cancer screening get checked regularly beginning at age 45.

Screenings should continue through age 75, and after that patients can discuss their personal risk and history with their provider.

Depending on your personal and family health history, your provider may recommend additional screenings. Be sure not to skip your annual physical, and reach out to your provider right away if you notice something wrong.

To find a primary care provider to partner with you in getting healthy, call (470) 267-0360 or visit wellstar.org.

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Women have special oral health requirements during the unique phases in their lives. Changes in female hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause exaggerate the way gums react to plaque. So at these times, women need to be especially thorough when brushing and flossing every day in order to prevent gum disease.

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• Menstruation — some women find that their gums swell and bleed prior to their periods, while others experience cold sores or canker sores.

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• Oral contraceptives — inflamed gums are one of the most common side effects.

• Pregnancy — studies show many pregnant women experience pregnancy gingivitis, when dental plaque builds up on the teeth and irritates the gums. Symptoms include red, inflamed and bleeding gums. Prenatal care is especially important.

• Menopause — oral symptoms experienced during this stage of a women’s life include red or inflamed gums, oral pain and discomfort, burning sensations, altered taste sensations and dry mouth.

• Osteoporosis — a number of studies have suggested a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw.

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Group continues campaign to stage Old Soldiers Day

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The veterans group behind reviving the Alpharetta Old Soldiers Day Parade this August says it remains at an impasse with the city over costs.

After several meetings with city leaders, representatives from the Northern Arc Old Soldiers Day Foundation say they have met several times with Alpharetta city officials to settle on costs for services, like police, traffic control, sanitation and a host of other items necessary to hold a parade.

Charles Turner, president of the nonprofit, said the city initially calculated costs at $31,000, more than twice the amount the city reported it contributed for the services in 2017.

Because of pending litigation with representatives from the Roswell Mills Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans, the City of Alpharetta no longer helps sponsor the Old Soldiers Day event.

Turner said that after follow-up emails and phone calls, the city has lowered its bill to just over $17,000.

The largest expense, by far, is the 54 police officers and equipment necessary to stage a parade. The city is asking nearly $14,000 for the five-hour commitment.

Turner said he objects to a provision in the proposal that, in the event more officers are required, the foundation will be on the hook for added charges.

“The city is asking the Northern Arc Old Soldiers Day Foundation to sign a

Yard: Continued from Page 2 tree limbs must not exceed four feet in length or weight more than 50 pounds.

Johns Creek Johns Creek does not consider noise from landscaping and yard maintenance equipment to be a sound nuisance unless operating during the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, before 8 a.m. on Saturdays and before 10 a.m. on Sundays for all residential properties. Like Roswell, landscaping is permitted from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. during the average work week.

Weekend hours vary from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. A maintained and clean appearance is recommended.

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The Centennial and Roswell High School JROTC hold the flags of the U.S. Military during opening ceremonies of the 2017 Old Soldiers Day. blank check which would be filled in by the city at the end of the parade,” Turner said.

The foundation has canvassed participants involved in the 2019 parade, and all expressed interest in participating this year, Turner said. At the same time, he added, parade supporters need to let the city know it must set a firm cost figure.

The nonprofit foundation is seeking contributions to help cover the costs for staging the parade.

Donations can be mailed to Northern Arc OSD Foundation, P.O. Box 164, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Any monies received are tax deductible and may be used to support other veteran-related activities in the area.

10-inches in height. The removal of all weeds and trash from the property is always a requirement. Lawn maintenance requiring motorized equipment for contractors and residents can operate between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Landscaping work is not permitted on Sundays or federal holidays.

Cumming The City of Cumming does not currently have any property maintenance ordinances in place. This means that property appearance is left to the better judgment of the owner, unless otherwise instructed. There are time restrictions set on the use of landscape maintenance and motorized devices such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, or chain saws. Machinery is to be used between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and is otherwise considered a noise violation.

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Local athletic programs place well in final Director’s Cup standings

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — Athletics programs from North Fulton and Forsyth County finished well in the final 2020-21 Director’s Cup standings, with Lambert winning the overall title in 7A and Cambridge taking the 6A girls crown.

The Georgia Athletic Directors Association awards Director’s Cups to the top performing schools to honor the best overall, boys and girls athletic programs in all classifications of the Georgia High School Association. Recognition is awarded through a points system based on results from each school’s performance in all sports during the athletic year.

The 2020-21 season marks the return of the Director’s Cup. They were not awarded for the 2019-20 season due to the cancellation of spring sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the third time in the last five years, Lambert won the overall Director’s Cup in the state’s highest classification, 7A. Lambert has finished no lower than No. 2 in the final overall standings since creation of Class 7A in the 2016-17 season.

The Longhorns’ Director’s Cup win was spurred by a host of state titles and state runner-up placements the program earned this year. Lambert lifted state championship trophies in boys lacrosse, girls swimming and girls golf.

The program also earned state runnerup finishes in boys tennis, soccer and golf, and girls tennis, soccer and cheer.

The Longhorns also won the boys Director’s Cup title. The girls program placed second to Walton.

Other Forsyth County teams also placed well.

West Forsyth was third overall in 7A (girls third, boys fifth). The Wolverines won the inaugural flag football state championship, and the girls soccer team won its first state title. The Wolverines had state runner-up placements in girls lacrosse and earned 90 out of 100 possible points for their performance in the traditional and dual state wrestling meets.

South Forsyth placed in the top-10 overall, placing sixth in overall scores, with the boys in 11th and the girls in sixth. The War Eagles racked up two state titles this year in boys soccer and cheer, with deep playoff runs and strong finishes in boys and girls lacrosse, flag football and girls golf.

In its first year in 7A, Denmark placed 18th out of 45 schools, led by a 10th-place finish from its boys program behind strong performances form its soccer, cross-country, baseball and tennis teams.

Forsyth Central was 33rd overall, and North Forsyth placed 36th.

Milton remained the top performing North Fulton team overall in Class 7A, placing eight overall (boys sixth, girls 12th). The Eagles have been the top 7A North Fulton team in the final Cup standings since the creation of the classification.

The Eagles took three state championships during the 2020-21 season.

The boys basketball squad won its first state championship since 2012, boys golf won its first state crown, and the girls lacrosse program continued its dynasty of 14 championships in 16 seasons.

Milton’s overall score was boosted by strong seasons in cross-country, swim and dive, and football.

Alpharetta, in its first year in 7A, finished 12th overall. The Raiders were led by their girls programs, which placed ninth. The volleyball squad won its first state championship last fall. The boys were led by a team state

championship in track and field, the program’s second straight, and a state runner-up placement by the boys swim and dive squad.

Roswell was 17th overall in the final standings with deep playoff runs in girls soccer, lacrosse and volleyball.

The 2020-21 Director’s Cup marked the first time in several seasons a North Fulton team didn’t win the overall title in Class 6A, but Cambridge earned its mark as the best girls athletic program for the third time in the last four completed seasons. The Cambridge boys were not far behind, placing third, to give the Bears second in overall scores just 25 points behind Buford.

The Cambridge girls were led by a state title from its tennis program, its fourth in six years, and state runnerup placements in soccer and swim. The program also earned high placements in cross-country, cheer and gymnastics.

The Cambridge boys earned their second state championship in four years, with the tennis, golf and wrestling squads earning significant points toward the standings.

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OPINION

Plea to business owners: For my sanity, let employees continue to work remotely Each year, analytics firm INRIX delves into the number of hours commuters in urban areas spend in traffic congestion, and unsurprisingly, the Atlanta metro area is near the top of the list. In 2019, JOE PARKER INRIX’s study found Editor that those commutjoe@appenmedia.com ing into and around Atlanta spend an abysmal 99 hours stuck in jams, putting Atlanta as the 10th most trafficriddled city in the U.S. But in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, INRIX data points out that drivers around Atlanta saved a stunning 62 hours of time stuck in traffic — which is almost the same amount of time CBS dedicates to commercials during one Saturday afternoon SEC football game — compared to 2019’s figures.

Now it’s important to note that freight was also somewhat limited during this time, and that study area didn’t include Ga. 400, but what goes for traffic in Atlanta goes for jams in the north metro area.

That study is a major reason why I

am going to politely plea for business owners in the metro area to continue letting employees work remotely.

Recently, the news staff here at Appen Media returned to office, so for the first time in 15 months I was exposed to commuter-time traffic now that much of that volume has returned to “normal.”

And thus, my hatred for congestion was reinstated. There is some innate portion of my brain that simply cannot contend with being on a road with a speed limit that can whisk me to and from work in 30 minutes, only for volume to double that time.

Time spent in traffic twiddling my thumbs, or more accurately, cursing at a rate that would make a sailor blush, is time I would much rather spend doing just about anything else. That includes working.

So, Mr. and Mrs. business owner, there is a good chance your employees are actually more productive when working from home. If they don’t have their time wasted in traffic congestion, they are more likely to put in some extra work if they can simply log off and already be at home.

Another benefit is when employees aren’t stuck in traffic for hours each day, they get to spend more time with

their families and have added opportunities to enjoy life outside of the daily grind. And a happier employee is always going to be a better employee.

If you still need workers in the office on certain days, consider the strategy my wife’s company is using — a hybrid work week of some days in office and some remotely. That will still keep everybody from being on the roads every day. And that also helps to keep me sane.

But it goes beyond just my own personal interests.

Keeping more commuters off the road is also better for the environment through lessened emissions. It can save taxpayers on road project improvements that would not be warranted if traffic volumes are lighter. Remote work can also improve your bottomline, helping on overhead and other costs, and aid in recruitment when you don’t have to ensure the best candidates live near your headquarters.

Also, those working remotely are, in many cases, using their own resources, like electricity and internet. Meanwhile, workers get the benefit of saving on gas and added car maintenance that comes along with a 20-mile or so commute.

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The Gladiators earned four state titles this year — in boys swimming, tennis and golf, and in girls soccer. The boys soccer team, girls tennis and girls golf programs earned state runner-up placements.

Chattahoochee narrowly edged Centennial for 28th in overall scores (boys 18th, girls 30th). Hooch was led by deep playoff runs in boys tennis and basketball, and girls lacrosse.

Centennial finished 36 points behind Hooch for 29th overall. The boys program placed 20th, led by a state runner-up finish in lacrosse. The girls were 31st with a semifinals appearance in tennis.

For Blessed Trinity, the 2020-21 season continued a string of secondplace finishes in Director’s Cup standings. The Titans placed second to Starr’s Mill overall, with both the boys and girls programs placing third.

BT has placed second in the Cup standings in its class for the last six completed athletic years. This year marked the program’s first in Class 5A. The Titans racked up four state championships in 2020-21 with two state runner-up placements.

The boys track and lacrosse teams won state titles along the girls lacrosse team and soccer squad. The BT girls also earned state runner-up finishes in volleyball and cross-country.

Northview, also in its first year in 5A, placed 15th overall (boys 26th, girls 7th). Northview was led by its girls teams, which placed as state runner-up in golf and tennis, with playoff runs in lacrosse and soccer.

Mount Pisgah led the local contingency of Class-A Private programs in the Cup standings, placing 9th overall.

The Patriots earned the boys basketball program’s first state championship in the winter, while its wrestling squad swept the traditional and dual state meets. The Patriots girls team was led by a strong performance from its track and field program.

Fellowship Christian was 18th overall with the boys placing 17th and the girls in 18th. The boys were led by the baseball program’s deepest run in playoff history.

St. Francis was again led by its basketball programs, with the Knights placing 28th overall in the final standings. The girls basketball team was state runner-up with the boys program reaching the semifinals.

King’s Ridge was 34th overall in Class-A Private with playoff runs in boys and girls lacrosse and baseball.

OPINION

The truth is out there — and it’s coming to Roswell

PAT FOX

Managing Editor pat@appenmedia.com

So, it looks like Roswell is going to tackle the problem of “fake news.”

After one resident objected to a flyer in his driveway that espoused widely discredited information about COVID-19, Mayor Lori Henry jumped on the bandwagon to rid Roswell

of disinformation.

At the June 1 open forum session at City Hall, Henry said fake news is everywhere. She, herself, has been a target.

“Frankly, I’m getting tired of it in our local newspapers,” she said.

Warned by the acting city attorney that legislating free-speech parameters is a shaky business, the mayor backed off a bit later, saying she wouldn’t think of infringing on the First Amendment.

The gentleman lodging the complaint about the flyer had reason to be upset. Much of the “information” in that faux news pamphlet bordered on dangerous. There was nothing to show who wrote the articles, where it was published, and who paid for its printing and distribution.

But, even if the tabloid had attributed the information to, say, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Bermuda, would that have made it any less a lie? No. The dreary truth is fake news is here to stay. Shake the trees a little, and you can find a politician, a doctor, a professor to say about anything. Disinformation is serious because it can and has damaged lives. Best bet is to educate yourself on which sources to trust — not necessarily those that sync with your political leanings. Those can sometimes be the worst.

Sorry, but that’s about it.

Oh, and let’s choose our champions for truth-telling carefully.

Speaking at the forum, Roswell resident Mitchell Head said it frightens him to see a discussion over what a person can say, write or believe brought up before the City Council.

“My concern is that people in this environment would even entertain having some group of people who would be making decisions for all of us over what is deemed appropriate to print,” Head warned the council.

On the other hand, if you want Mayor Henry leading your fight for truth, go ahead. Never mind that she has presided over a transportation department that now has residents screaming for community oversight. Ignore that she remained silent about an open records lawsuit that cost taxpayers more than 22 grand in damages and legal expenses when the city settled.

Though she insists the city will never infringe on the First Amendment, the mayor told residents she is on the case.

No telling what she has in mind, but I do know this.

Sixteen weeks after Mayor Henry announced she was “deeply troubled” by a $2.5 million settlement the city had to pay because of delays in the Oxbo Road realignment project, she has yet to formally report on the investigation she launched. The city says it has not received the report.

Right in front of God and everybody at the open forum, Councilman Marcelo Zapata asked the mayor for an update on the investigation and for a running total of expenses the city has incurred stemming from the probe.

“I’m hoping I’ll have that update soon,” Henry responded.

Limiting disinformation is easy. Say nothing.

Providing truth requires something more.

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Parker: Continued from Page 18 And finally, I don’t really believe in “work culture” or “office culture” that seems to dictate everyone has to share the same roof while working. For all its impact on the world, COVID-19 has shown us over the last 15 months that work culture is what you make of it.

And the world has been shown most companies can reasonably accommodate remote work without much, if any, sacrifice.

Now, some employees will still want

to work at an office, and all the power to them, and many jobs will always have to be in-person. Restaurants needs cooks in the kitchen, retailers must have cashiers manning the tills and you can’t exactly do remote landscaping on a customer’s property.

In my case, journalists will still need to be at community events, government meetings and the like. But for the sake of one of the times I have to drive, writing car reviews (shameless plug: northfulton.com/left_lane/), help me keep my sanity, and keep more cars off the roads.

I, and all others who still have to commute, will thank you.

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What does $750,000 get you?

Glen Mill, Milton What: A five-bedroom, four-and-a-halfbathroom home built in 2014.

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If you hang it, they will come “There’s one!”

We’re sitting in the den watching two different reality shows at the same time.

One is on the TV screen. It’s yet another here’s-what-happens-but-don’t-trySTEVE HUDSON this-at-home kind of Get Outside Georgia, show. It includes an aa4bw@comcast.net inordinate number of explosions. After explosion number five or six, it starts to get a little boring.

So my attention wanders, and my gaze drifts over to reality show number two. This one is right outside the big picture window to the right of the fireplace, where just last week I hung up another hummingbird feeder. There are three of them there now, plus a whole bunch of flowering plants that have been lovingly selected for their hummingbird appeal.

Should you happen to be a hummingbird, and should you happen to fly by our back deck, the sight of all that is will surely be irresistible. So, I hope you will hum your way over to the feeders or the flowers, hover in midair, and have a little snack before zooming off to do whatever it is that hummingbirds do in their spare time.

Yes, it’s true. Folks had warned us that hummer watching can be seriously addictive, and they are right. Watching hummingbirds turns out to be a lot more fun than watching just about any TV show, with the possible exception of the legendary “pickles” episode of Andy of Mayberry.

And so we watch the window, more and more, and every now and then…

“There’s one!”

My wife spotted this one, alerting me in hushed tones that something was happening at the feeder. I looked. Sure enough, there it was — a tiny, winged jewel holding motionless in the air not a foot beyond the window glass, pausing to drink the nectar that I’d made up just that morning. It sipped a few sips, then moved to the next feeder and did the same thing. Then for dessert, it zipped over to the nearby planter, where I’ve been tending some bright yellow lantana plants (another hummingbird favorite, I’d learned). After a few more moments, temporarily sated, our tiny, feathered visitor darted away.

We’ve been seeing more and more of these flying jewels the last week or so.

Usually it’s been just one at a time, but once or twice now there have been two at once.

I should be able to tell you what kind they are. But (like my newfound interest in wildflowers…and thank you, Livia, for the great suggestion on the wildflower identification guide!) I’m still learning.

There’s a lot to learn too, not the least of which is how to set up and maintain our hummingbird feeders.

Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

First, if you hang a feeder, the hummers will come – eventually.

It’s very different than when we put up that seed feeder over there by the deck rail. With that one, it seemed like our feathered friends started arriving almost before I’d finished adding the birdseed.

But hummingbirds seem to take longer. For several days the hummingbird feeder just hung there. It’s possible that some came and went so quickly that we missed ‘em, but we have learned that there’s definitely an element of the waiting game here.

Second, you’ve got to feed them right.

The experts are pretty much unanimous that what I should provide for these birds is homemade nectar made by mixing one part ordinary cane sugar and four parts water. Regular sugar is what you want, and (as I’ve been told by just about everybody) do not add any food coloring to it. Just sugar and water is all it takes. The colors of the feeder do the rest.

Third, some maintenance is required. You’ll need to clean the feeder and replace the nectar every day or so, especially as it gets hotter. I do this now pretty much every day. It only takes a moment, and that way I can be sure that any hummingbirds who do come by will have something fresh to dine on.

Next on the list is to hang up multiple feeders. More feeders means more opportunities!

And that brings us to number five: “give ‘em room.” These little creatures are fiercely territorial, and if you space out the feeders a little bit you’ll created more “territories” for them to occupy.

And if you add a few perches (I suppose that’s number six) then you’ll be providing resting places too for more hummers once the word gets around.

Attracting hummingbirds is fun. We are having a blast with it – a blast that’s a lot more rewarding than yet another explosion on that TV screen. Besides…

“There’s one!”

Sorry. Got to go!

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Real Estate: Budget: Continued from Page 20

Continued from Page 4 budget keeps that rate unchanged.

Dereef noted Fulton Schools’ rate is the lowest millage among the five large metro districts.

One mill brings in $1 in taxes for

every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. In Georgia, a property’s taxable value equals 40 percent of its appraised — or real — value. A home with a real value of $100,000, for example, would have a taxable value of $40,000.

Currently Fulton County Schools does not have a senior citizen exemption for school taxes, but Dereef said he expects that to be in place in the near future.

FY2022 Tentative Budget for Fulton County School System Stephens Walk, Dunwoody What: A three-bedroom, two-and-a-halfbathroom home built in 1999.

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