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Korean War veteran turns 90 The Johns Creek Veterans Association had a small gathering Aug. 26 to celebrate Charlie Kelly’s 90th birthday. The party, which took place at Park Place at Newton School, was complete with refreshments and a red, white and blue birthday cake.

Kelly is a founding member of the Johns Creek Veterans Association. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for four years and on active duty in Korea for just under two years. Read more in the Sept. 9 issue of the Johns Creek Herald.

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Man reports attack at bar that left him unconscious JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Canton man showed up to the Police Department on Aug. 16 and reported having been choked unconscious and beaten.

The 24-year-old victim said he was at The Derby sports bar along Nesbit Ferry Road and someone grabbed him from behind as he was exiting the restroom.

The unidentified suspect wrapped him in a chokehold and put him to sleep. The victim woke up beaten and bruised.

He said he had to go to the hospital to be treated for wounds to his ribs, missing and chipped teeth, and bruising on his lower back and neck. He also had to get stiches in his chin.

The victim said he never got a look at his attacker. He said two bartenders saw the suspect and told him the man was a regular patron. There was no other information about the suspect. Investigators were not able to speak to the bartenders to corroborate the man’s story.

Police said the attack happened directly

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to an attempted kidnapping at a playground along St. Ives Country Club Drive on Aug. 21.

The victim, a 9-year-old boy, told officers a heavyset man wearing a baseball cap rode up to him in a black sedan and said, “Get in my car.”

The boy took off running and notified an adult at the playground. The boy was not injured.

The suspicious man escaped the area without being spotted by any other witnesses. Police had no other information about him or the vehicle he was driving. Detectives continue to investigate the incident and are trying to find a video of the alleged encounter. Police have also increased patrols in the area and ask anyone with information to contact Det. Ryan Bucki at ryan.bucki@johns creekga.com.

Barking dog in backyard sets off neighbor dispute JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were dispatched to a Mallard Lake Place residence Aug. 20 after two neighbors

Drug & DUI arrests Donald Ehigie Uriesi, 23, of Pelton Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 17 on Medlock Bridge Road for DUI, obedience to required traffic-control devices and expired tag.

Corrine Michelle Dent, 37, of Rillridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 19 on Leeds Garden Lane for DUI and failure to maintain lane. clashed over a barking dog.

The complainant said he was awakened by his next-door neighbor’s German shepherd barking in the backyard.

He told officers it was a recurring issue that he’d confronted the neighbor about before, but nothing has been done.

The man knocked on his neighbor’s door and one of the residents began yelling and swearing at him. The complainant told officers the neighbor pushed him and threatened to shoot him.

Police questioned the neighbor, who said he pushed the complainant because he was refusing to leave his doorstep. He denied saying he’d shoot the man but claimed he let the complainant know he had weapons to defend himself.

Police did not arrest either of the men.

Police arrest woman in stabbing death of husband JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested a Johns Creek woman after they discovered her husband dead inside the couple’s home Aug. 24.

The woman, 51-year-old Stephanie Ferguson-Levin, is in custody facing a murder charge. Police allege she fatally stabbed her husband, William Neil Kennedy, while her two children, ages 9 and 11, were in the home. Kennedy was 51.

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liminary details about the incident on social media Aug. 25.

Officers were dispatched to the couple’s house in the 600 block of Mount Victoria Place around 11:30 p.m.

Aug. 24.

An out-of-state family member called 911, telling dispatchers about a frantic phone call they received from someone in the home. The caller said they feared someone there was seriously injured and asked police to do a welfare check.

Ferguson-Levin was at the home when police showed up and found her husband dead from an apparent knife wound.

Investigators determined that Ferguson-Levin was responsible for his death and took her into custody. She was charged with murder and thirddegree cruelty to children. Police said more charges are pending.

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City Council approves measure funding new stormwater utility Fees, budget transfers to help pay for service

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The latest chapter of Johns Creek’s stormwater saga ended at the Aug. 16 City Council meeting with approval of a budget amendment creating the stormwater utility fund.

When the City Council passed its stormwater utility ordinance June 21, council members said they’d like to allocate funds within the infrastructure maintenance accrual fund toward stormwater repairs and maintenance.

The accrual fund was set up years ago to help pay for major capital projects or purchases.

The council voted unanimously to approve that shift in funds, moving all $3.4 million from the infrastructure maintenance accrual fund into the stormwater utility fund.

The funds will work in tandem with

those collected through the stormwater utility to tackle city-wide stormwater issues.

The reallocation made up just a portion of the fifth fiscal year 2021 budget amendment.

Other items approved by the City Council’s vote included: • Shifting funds from the infrastructure maintenance and accrual fund to the Fire Department for station repairs and maintenance in the amount of $45,000.

• Accepting insurance and authorizing the replacement for a Police Department vehicle in the amount of $46,000.

• A decrease in funds allocated to TSPLOST projects on Haynes Bridge Road and Jones Bridge Road. In all, $1.1 million was authorized for a right-of-way project on Haynes Bridge that had previously been authorized at $5 million. Another $3 million was allocated for a right-of-way project on Jones Bridge Road that had previously been authorized at $11 million within the TSPLOST fund.

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Sending a message: Resident launches petition for Johns Creek post office

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — When a city is incorporated, residents expect certain things to happen.

A government of elected officials comes to power, a police force is assembled, and a post office is built.

But for residents of Johns Creek, that third step never happened. Those who live within the 15-year-old city limits still lack a Johns Creek mailing address. The mass majority have addresses in Alpharetta or Duluth.

For a while at least, it was an issue of pride and convenience, but as the population of Metro Atlanta has continued to balloon, stress on existing post offices has made the call for a JohnsCreek-specific post office more pressing.

Over the past year and a half, the postal service’s struggles have been national news. All over the country, people have complained of irregular deliveries, understaffing and lack of funding.

In Medlock Bridge, residents are sometimes only receiving their mail twice a week. This inconsistent service spurred Larisa Horback’s interest in a Johns Creek post office.

“I noticed the service getting worse and worse, and I tried to figure out the reasons,” Horback said. “[The Webb Bridge Road Post Office’s supervisor] said the reason why we don’t have great service is because there’s not enough workers. I started to dig deeper, and I realized just how big the area is that USPS serves.”

Horback then looked to census data to track the increase in Johns Creek’s population from its incorporation to

now. From 2010, four years after its founding, to July of 2019, the most recent data available, the population of Johns Creek grew by 10.4 percent. Duluth grew by 11 percent and Alpharetta posted a gain of 17.1 percent.

All the while, no new post offices were built in the area to match the increase.

Horback then decided to take action by starting a petition to bring a post office to Johns Creek. She shared it with neighbors using the Nextdoor app where the post received a lot of attention.

While some residents agreed with Horback and applauded her action, others saw her mission as no more than a pipe dream and left antagonistic comments.

Horback was not dissuaded. With election years coming up, she said, she saw this as an opportune time to raise the issue to representatives.

“If I start this petition, it will help attract attention to authorities and they will understand that we have an issue here,” Horback said. “Maybe they’ll try to fix it, especially now we have a mayor’s election coming, the governor’s election is coming, maybe it’s the right time to do it.”

Although the U.S. Post Office formally recommends submitting a request to the USPS Georgia District Manager, congressional representatives can issue a congressional inquiry to the USPS for issues related to their constituents, including requesting a new post office.

At the time of publication, Horback’s petition had received 404 signatures.

“We just need to be hopeful,” Horback said. “We need to believe that together we can change things and just keep trying.”

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By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA, Ga. — Fulton County Schools is asking parents for patience as it works to fill a shortage of bus drivers to transport nearly 70,000 students to and from school each day.

In a letter sent to parents last week, district officials cited the “extreme shortage of drivers” for delays in buses serving the system’s 108 schools.

“Sometimes it is necessary to double up on runs or drop the students and return to a subdivision/school and get another load,” wrote Leslie Hannon, a transportation supervisor in North Fulton. “Thank you for your patience during these trying times.”

The district is currently running 704 routes with approximately 675 drivers. That is a shortage of nearly 30 drivers with no flexibility for sick days or other absences.

The issue is not a new one. Fulton County Schools has struggled for years to maintain a full roster of bus drivers, enticing new applicants through higher hourly pay and retention bonuses.

“The Atlanta metro market has always been highly competitive for K-12 personnel, including bus drivers,” said Neal Maloof. “So we continue to assess ways to gain a competitive edge.”

Ironically, the COVID-19 pandemic last year proved to be a double-edged sword. While many drivers retired or took a leave of absence, fewer drivers were needed. Many students opted to remain in virtual learning for most or all of the school year.

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collapse routes, which allowed for driver flexibility,” Maloof said.

But this year, with more students returning to classrooms, the shortage is critical. Bus drivers are often retired workers from other professions or older individuals, those most vulnerable to the virus.

Many are still uncomfortable being in an enclosed environment surrounded by students, even with masks on and enhanced safety measures, Maloof said.

“As with every area district, we are seeking drivers for vacant positions,” he noted. “As needed, we have covered routes by taking a piece from one driver’s route and putting it on another, combining routes, and having transportation staff drive routes.”

Locally, Fulton County Schools must compete with more than 20 public school systems in the Atlanta metro area for bus drivers, as well as dozens of private schools operating their own bus fleets.

Nationally, the shortage has prompted districts to offer thousands of dollars in signing bonuses, and even resorting to paying parents to bring their kids to school.

Maloof said the need for drivers with a commercial driver license (CDL) impacts the entire transportation sector, from bus drivers to long-haul drivers. Bus drivers can make considerably more money going to work in the private sector.

“The demand is [high] in several industries that require CDL or experienced drivers,” Maloof said. “The pool is smaller and smaller for us due to Amazon, UPS, the movie industry, construction drivers, trash collection and the airline industry…to name a few.”

According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry was already short-staffed by nearly 61,000 drivers in 2018 prior to the pandemic. That number is expected to swell to 160,000 drivers in the next five years as consumers increasingly bypass brick and mortar shops for online shopping, according to the association data.

Maloof says the community can help. Families can understand the challenges are national, not just in Fulton County Schools, and interested drivers can apply on the district’s website and be on the road in weeks. “[Parents need to] know we are constantly exploring measures to improve, “Maloof said. “And we are hiring, come join our ranks!”

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North Fulton Chamber hears overview of transportation sales tax

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a special information session Aug. 27 to hear a breakdown of what the November transportation sales tax vote could mean for the area.

Guests from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and state legislators spoke on the upcoming sales tax vote and on the legislative redistricting slated for this fall.

Seth Millican, executive director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance in the Georgia Chamber, spoke about round two of the special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) in Fulton County.

TSPLOST, passed by Fulton County voters in 2016, is a .75 percent sales tax whose revenue goes to 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.

Millican acknowledged the policy’s success in having projects delivered on time and within budget.

Over the course of its five-year run, which ends in March, the TSPLOST will have generated $500 million and delivered more than 415 transportation projects in the 13 participating cities, Fulton County officials say.

The ballot measure up for consideration this fall would extend the same .75 percent sales tax another five years.

Analysis from Georgia State University estimates the new tax will bring in roughly $545 million.

The money will be distributed by a formula voted on by the cities in 2017, according to Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann. The formula is based on population estimates in each city.

Here’s a breakdown of how each North Fulton city would fare from the tax: Alpharetta would be awarded $61.2 million, with $27 million dedicated to pedestrian, bike and streetscape improvements, $18.8 million toward maintenance and safety improvements, $18.7 million dedicated to operation and safety improvements and $2 million dedicated to congestion and roadway projects.

Johns Creek is estimated to receive $77 million, with $29.8 million dedicated to pedestrian, bike and streetscape improvements, $20.1 million dedicated to operations and safety improvements, $16.7 million to congestion relief and roadway projects and the remaining $10.3 million allocated to bridges.

Milton is expected to receive $36 million, with $14 million dedicated to operations and safety, $8.4 million dedicated to pedestrian and bike improvements, $8 million dedicated to maintenance and safety, $4 million dedicated to bridges, $1 million to quick response and $657,500 dedicated to program management.

Roswell is estimated to receive $86.3 million, with $50.6 million dedicated to operations and safety, $20.9 mil-

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lion dedicated toward pedestrian, bike, streetscape and landscape projects, $5.5 million dedicated to maintenance and safety improvements, $5 million dedicated to program management and $4.2 million dedicated to bridges.

Sandy Springs is expected to receive $99.7 million with $38.5 million dedicated to congestion relief and roadway projects, $36.7 million dedicated to pedestrian, bike, streetscape and landscape projects, $18.3 million dedicated to operations and safety and the remaining $6.1 million dedicated to bridges.

Millican said the GTA’s efforts to educate voters so that they may make an informed decision about the referendum including partnering with the county and county government.

“Our goal is to get a set of simple, concrete explanatory information into the hands of each of our likely voters in Fulton County several times before they go to vote so that when they’re posed with the ballot question … they know exactly what’s going on and how to make a good decision about that,” Millican said.

Hausmann expressed a desire to share the effectiveness of the TSPLOST as a part of the education campaign, stopping short of advocating for the measure.

“I agree whole-heartedly, while we educate and not advocate according to the law, I think that is the question that people are going to have, ‘What did you do in the first five years?’” Hausmann said. “You can drive around and see the evidence, it’s very obvious, but people

still really want to know exactly what they got last time in order to make a decision on if it should continue.”

The chamber also heard updates on redistricting efforts in the state.

Georgia House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones said she thinks the Legislature will go back into session sometime between the end of October and the first two weeks of November to approve maps drawn based on the census.

Not all of the census data is available yet due to delays caused by the pandemic, but it is expected by the end of September. Jones said the Legislature will be focused primarily on the House, Senate and congressional seats.

School districts will also get some needed attention, Jones said.

However, local governments are not on the same timeline as other district lines, Jones said, because of state legislation passed last session, “allowing them to run on old maps for this time … we can wait until next year to redistrict them.”

With a large portion of North Fulton currently falling within U.S. Congressional District 6, Jones addressed concerns about how the new maps might look.

“I don’t believe anyone else could tell you what the 6th Congressional District is going to look like other than I can assure you that it will be within one person equal to the size of all the other congressional districts and that the maps will be fair, and they will be legal, just as they were 10 years ago,” Jones said.

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Roswell’s long-awaited boutique hotel could begin construction in 2022

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — After about five years, progress is being made to get historic downtown Roswell its first boutique hotel.

The City Council approved site plan changes Aug. 23 to allow the private developer, West Alley LLC, to move forward with the project. It was the third time since 2017 the City Council voted in support of a boutique hotel at 37 Magnolia St., where there is currently a shuttered Wells Fargo branch.

Councilman Marcelo Zapata said it gave him a sense of déjà vu.

“Four years [have] passed by,” Zapata said, “and I think at least three hotels have been built in two or three miles. I know Windward has one brand new on the east side, we have two in Mansell, and here we are again in 2021 talking about the boutique hotel.”

In May, the Roswell Downtown Development Authority chose West Alley to take over the project after an agreement with Canton Place Development broke down last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The mixed-use building will include a 125-room hotel, restaurant, office, retail and event space. It will also have 397 parking spaces and stretch down 895 Mimosa Blvd. and 26 Webb St. A hotel brand has not been disclosed.

West Alley consultants and contractors are locally owned and operated. Attorney Kurt Hilbert, who spoke on behalf of West Alley during the meeting, said

Developer West Alley LLC plans to build a boutique hotel at 37 Magnolia St., where there is currently a shuttered Wells Fargo branch. The project has been in the works for about five years.

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they are looking at beginning construction in 2022 or 2023. Overall, he said, the project will be a $90 million investment for Roswell.

“Many times, projects that are presented to mayor and council here in this chamber include outside folks who do not truly know Roswell, its rich history, its culture or its challenges,” Hilbert said. “We are hopeful that what is being presented this evening bridges all of those areas with a well-thoughtout, mixed-use design that contemplates and emphasizes the positive aspects of Roswell’s past and present as well as its future.”

Under the approved site plan changes, West Alley agreed to several conditions from the city, including designating 100 of its parking spaces for free public parking. It will also provide a minimum of 8-foot sidewalk along Webb Street and

Mimosa Boulevard and a minimum of 10-foot sidewalk along Magnolia Street to go along with the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Webb Street currently has no sidewalks. The city also eliminated a previous condition for West Alley to construct a deceleration lane on the southbound through/right turn lane on Magnolia Street.

But before the City Council voted, Zapata asked Hilbert about the guarantees West Alley could give residents on its financial strength as well as construction and operational expertise so they would not be back in four years “listening to the same story.”

“I’ve been doing this for a long time as a lawyer, and this particular team has expertise that I have not seen with this project in the past — there were gaps, there were flaws, there were all kinds of

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Councilman Matt Judy thanked the team at West Alley for “taking a dead project and bringing it back to life.” “[I want to thank you] not only for bringing it back to life but also meeting with citizens and businesses … and actually taking their concerns to heart and trying to have conversations to work with them on their concerns,” Judy said.

“I’m excited for Roswell. … Let’s get this done. Let’s get Roswell a boutique hotel downtown. I think it’s going to be awesome for everybody.”

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September can feel like a sudden downshift with the transition from summer to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues).

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1. Clean and Store Summer Gear Once the last beach day is behind you, take the time to clean out the buckets, chairs and boogie boards, so they are fresh and clean for next year. It’s best to store your beach gear in a certain spot, such as a garage or a storage unit, where it can stay dry and out of the way until you’re ready for your next trip to the beach. Also, be sure to toss out cracked or broken toys and shop end-of-season sales to replace items if needed.

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2. Clean Carpet and Floors Sand and dirt tracked in over the summer can really take a toll on floors.

Vacuum and mop floors and have area rugs and carpeting professionally cleaned if needed. Removing the layers of dirt and allergens dropped during the summer creates a clean area for the fall season and reduces the layer upon layer build-up. Your carpet is made much cleaner and kept that way by keeping up the maintenance.

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3. Clear the Way for Easy Dinners A too-packed kitchen (and fridge and pantry) can make meal prep harder than it needs to be. Clear away clutter to create a clean workspace on the counter and remove expired, stale and unwanted food from the pantry, fridge and freezer. Donate unwanted and unexpired foods in their original packaging to a local food pantry.

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Rawlings: Continued from Page 8 hectic again. Consider what would make this fall run more smoothly.

Take control of clutter and chaos right at the entrance of your home by creating an entry that catches everyone (and everything) before they get inside too far. Designate an area with a bench or seat for removing dirty shoes and other outdoor gear such as rain boots, jackets and umbrellas. Add plenty of hooks to hang backpacks and jackets. Place labeled or color-coded baskets under the bench for each family member’s smaller items. Getting everyone in the habit of leaving all their

stuff in their assigned spot will make leaving the house the next morning a little smoother.

5. Finish Outdoor Projects Make use of the warm weather still left to finish up any outdoor projects you started (or intended to start) over the summer, from cleaning the gutters to adding a new deck.

Working on a to-do list each month will keep your house in top shape. If you need assistance selling your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!

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WHAT: Halcyon is hosting a puppy meet-and-greet at their Village Green. All dogs are welcome and adoptable pups will be onsite as well as treats and swag for your pooch.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m.

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GLASS ANIMALS WHAT: A concert from the British electronic/pop band Glass Animals.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m.

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WHAT: The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks department is hosting their annual event for you and your furry friends!

Featuring live music and vendors, they will also hold contests for best dressed dog and best dog trick.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHERE: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road MORE INFO: johnscreekga.gov/recreationandparks

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WHAT: To mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Rotary Club of Johns Creek and the Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton will cohost a memorial at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church. The ceremony will honor lives lost and the courageous first responders as well as commemorate the tragic events of the day. The event will feature remarks from survivors and performances by the Autrey Mill Middle School chorus and Brent Davis, baritone soloist. Attendees are asked to maintain social distancing and wear face coverings when appropriate.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road MORE INFO: johnscreekga.gov/calendar

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WHAT: The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks department is hosting the next installment of their free summer concert series featuring a performance by Electric Avenue and food trucks Gotta Have It and Q’Paso Latin Grub. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. The show will go on rain or shine!

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 3, 6-10 p.m.

WHERE: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road MORE INFO: johnscreekga.gov/calendar

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Left to right Jeremiah Jung Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was painting all the curbs bright yellow at the Korean Community Presbyterian Church Raul Sankhe, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and creation of a sensory table for disabled adults. He also designed and constructed 3 raised vegetable gardens.

Noah Prevallet, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was

the creation of a firepit with benches, in the woods located at Christ the Sheppard Church. Noah also created a path to this fire ring area.

Haricharan Tanguturu, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two picnic tables and four benches for the United Way of Forsyth building.

Alex Wiklund, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a meditation labyrinth at Webb Bridge Park Sudarshan Dhanabalan, of Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a utility shed for the Special Needs School of Gwinnett. Sudarshan also painted eight existing benches at the school.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11360 LAKEFIELD DRIVE JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097 The following variance proposals are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above: Case Number: Property Address: Current Zoning: Petitioner: Variance Request:

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Case Number: Property Address: Current Zoning: Petitioner: Variance Request:

V-21-008 9105 Barkston Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30022 CUP (Community Unit Plan District) Conditional Peachland Homes, Inc. Encroach into the 50-foot undisturbed buffer and 75-foot impervious surface setback to construct a new house and a pool

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Hudson: Continued from Page 18 in the Braselton and Hoschton area near the I-85 corridor. That’s home to many large distribution warehouses, he says, adding that the best guess is that these spiders or their eggs hitched a ride to one of those facilities on a crate, in some packing material, or maybe even on a plant.

Currently, Richard adds, the spiders have spread through northeastern Georgia and even into South Carolina. They may be elsewhere too.

Are they dangerous to people?

“I don’t think they’re particularly dangerous,” he says. “They would just as soon retreat.”

But any spider can bite if threatened, and the bite of this one has been likened to a bee sting.

“I would not recommend picking them up,” Richard adds.

The other question, of course, is how these invaders might impact native species. At this time, he notes, there is no direct evidence that the joro spiders are displacing natives. But observation and research is ongoing.

Aside from those things, joro spiders are intriguing. Like other orb-building

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OPINION spiders, they create a highly structured central web.

“But they also construct unorganized webs on either side of the central web,” Richard says, adding that the result is what appears to be a complex web system. The larger females sit in the middle of the main web, while the smaller (and less colorful) males hang out on the periphery.

“They are extremely adept at web building,” Richard says.

Interestingly enough, the joro spider’s silk is noticeably stronger than silk from many other spiders.

“It has a very high tensile strength,” he says, “and it is extremely durable and tough.” As it turns out, I had noticed that strength the week before as I cleared a few joro web strands that were anchored to the lid to the grill. I apologize, spider friends, but the bratwurst was waiting.

Besides its strength, joro spider silk has another neat characteristic. In the fall, as the year’s crop of joro spiders matures, their silk takes on a golden yellow color.

Picture that: a tantalizingly and vividly colored spider sitting in a web of spun gold. It’s no wonder that they acquired the name “joro,” for in Japanese mythology a jorogumo is a shapeshifting spider than can take on the

form of a beautiful woman who tempts men into her grasp and then binds them with (presumably golden and high-tensile-strength) silk before having them for dinner. Literally.

Well then. I’ll just give that web a little more room and move the grill over a few feet, thank you very much.

What if you see a joro spider? Is there anything you should do?

“Don’t freak out,” advises Richard, adding that even if you try to kill them, they’re going to come back.

“Joro spiders,” he says, “are here to stay.”

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