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Fulton County Schools Officer Joy Myrick speaks to a class of fourth graders at the Ocee Elementary career day, Sept. 26.
Ocee Elementary shines spotlight on careers By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Third to fifth graders at Ocee Elementary School had an opportunity to think about their future Sept. 26 during a career day that featured 24 parents and community members. Speakers came from a wide range of industries, including civil engineers, an orthodontist, software developer, flight attendant and museum curator. The
professionals used a mix of presentation and Q&A to engage students, with some speakers asking trivia or giving away company swag. The event was part of the school’s college spirit week, which also included a day for teachers to talk about their college experience and a day to wear college sports gear. Ocee has hosted career days before, but this year saw increased community involvement, said Support Specialist Karin Kraker.
“We’re really excited we had such a great turnout,” Kraker said. “It’s a whole community effort to include as many careers as we can.” Some may think elementary school is early to be thinking about a career, but Kraker said it’s not too young to show students how their curriculum can be applied in the world. “We really want to instill that love of learning and seeing how far they can go with what they’re learning,” she said.
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ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction and life sentence of a Roswell man found guilty of murdering a teenager at a Milton home in 2013. The justices reversed a previous decision that Michael Denay Grant was guilty in the shooting death of 19-year-old Christopher Walker over his jewelry. Grant was 23 when the incident occurred. “From the review of the record, it seems clear that Grant invoked his constitutional right to remain silent early and often in the interview, but the investigators repeatedly disregarded those invocations and pressed forward with their efforts to elicit a statement from Grant,” Georgia Supreme Court Justice Keith Blackwell said in the opinion. “The state argued in the trial court – and continues to argue on appeal – that any invocations that precede the reading of Miranda warnings are ineffectual.
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Man scammed out of $200 in online gun purchase JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man called police Sept. 19 to report that he was taken for $200 during an online transaction for a gun. The man said he had agreed to purchase a gun Sept. 13 and agreed to send $200 directly to the subject through the Cash App. He also arranged to meet with the suspect at the Publix on State Bridge Road to take possession of the gun. But when the man arrived at the agreed upon location, the suspect never showed up. The victim was unable to contact the seller. The man was unable to place a hold on the transaction or receive a refund.
Unattended purse stolen during shopping trip JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman from Cumming called Johns Creek police
The trial court found that argument persuasive. We do not.” He may now receive a retrial. The conviction for co-defendant Richard Bernard Davidson, who was likewise convicted for murder and sentenced to prison for life, was upheld. “We find no harmful error with respect to Davidson,” Blackwell said. “We conclude, however, that the trial court erred when it admitted a statement against Grant that law enforcement officers elicited from him in a custodial interrogation after he unequivocally invoked his right to remain silent, and the state has failed to show that this error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” The case was prosecuted by Fulton County’s District Attorney Paul Howard and his office. – Julia Grochowski
Sept. 22 when she noticed that someone had stolen her purse while shopping for shoes at the Medlock Bridge Road TJ Maxx. While at the store at 3:30 p.m., the woman put her purse down on a shelf to try on some shoes. She walked down the aisle, away from her purse, looking over the selection. When she returned, the $200 purse containing an $800 phone was gone.
during her trip to Newtown Park. At 1:30 p.m., the woman had left her purse, worth $150, in the back of her locked car. The purse had been covered with a dog food bag. When she returned half an hour later, the woman saw that her right passenger side window had been broken. The purse was gone. Police advised the woman to contact her banks and freeze her accounts.
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Department store worker spots counterfeit $100 bill
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Norcross man contacted Johns Creek police Sept. 22 after his car door handle was damaged while he shopped at the Kroger on Holcomb Bridge Road. The driver’s side door handle and lock had been tampered with, and police said the door could not be opened. The man had left his car unattended between 4-5 p.m. that day. No items were missing from the car.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for two men suspected of buying goods using fake currency. On Sept. 17, officers met with an employee at the North Point Parkway Dillard’s about a possible counterfeit $100 bill. The employee said the previous day, two men shopped at the store. When one went to go pay, the other attempted to distract employees. The employee at the register, however, recognized the fake bill, collected it and did not make the sale. The two suspects were seen getting into a 2016-2018 silver Chevrolet Impala.
Car window smashed, purse stolen at park JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Roswell woman contacted Johns Creek police Sept. 23 to report that her car had been burglarized
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Johns Creek City Council passes 2019 budget By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council voted Sept. 24 to approve the 2019 fiscal year budget in a 6-1 vote. Councilwoman Stephanie Endres cast the lone dissent, saying she opposed the budget listing a lack of cost containment or debt reduction. “Unfortunately, I’m not going to be able to support this budget, because I can’t support a policy that isn’t actually looking at the process holistically,” Endres said. “I want to thank the council,” said Mayor Mike Bodker. “A lot of discussion went into where the budget needed to go from [the initial proposal], and I think the final product, as I predicted it would, is a reflection of this entire council, not any one person.” Going into Monday’s work session, the council still faced decisions on traffic signal replacements, repaving the driveway at fire station 61 and whether to allocate the $1.78 million left in the unassigned reserve to debt reduction, land acquisition or other projects. At a previous meeting, Councilman John Bradberry suggested the city could save $110,000 by replacing traffic signals slated for repair with strain pole
and span wire rather than mast arms. The council previously set a policy to favor mast arms because they are sturdier, allow for traffic detection devices that could not be supported by span wire and are considered more attractive, according to staff recommendation. With the majority of council supporting the mast arms, the city kept the $110,000 in the budget. The City Council also opted to stay the course and did not allocate an additional $65,000 to repave the fire station 61 driveway with porous surface rather than asphalt. While several council members voiced concern for the city’s stormwater issues, ultimately they decided the fire station was not the best place to test the new material. The staff noted porous surface would likely make little impact to the city’s overall stormwater problem at the the location of the fire station. Later that night, the council considered a motion to pave the parking lot at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve with porous surface and was favorable to the material at that location. The council also agreed to leave $1.78 million in the unassigned fund, making it available in case of unforeseen needs.
Updates to 2019 budget Item Cost Stormwater maintenance $750, 000 increase ($1 million total) Sidewalk construction $500,000 increase ($1 million total) Intersection improvements $750,000 Ocee Park artificial turf $650,000 Abbotts Bridge Road landscaping to $500,000 accompany sound abatement fence Newtown Park amphitheater terrace $40,000 extension Shakerag Park cricket cages $30,000 Increases to the initially proposed budget total $3.22 million from the unassigned reserve funds. At a previous work session Sept. 17, the council reached consensus on funding seven projects that were not included in the original 2019 budget proposal, totaling $3.2 million drawn from the city’s reserve fund. The council agreed to commit $750,000 more than originally budgeted for stormwater maintenance, an additional $500,000 for sidewalk construction and $500,000 for landscaping along Abbotts Bridge Road to complement the $750,000 slated for the sound abate-
ment fence. The city also plans to devote $750,000 for intersection improvements after the completion of the roundabout study and $720,000 for various park improvements. Also at the Sept. 24 meeting, the council signed off on the master plan for Cauley Creek Park and approved a contract with Blount Construction for $325,960 to reseal and repair roadways damaged by a hydraulic leak in central Johns Creek this May.
City officials condemn online ‘trolls’ By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council has taken aim at the cyberbullying running rampant through the current political discourse and called for more civil standards to hold officials accountable.
At the council’s Sept. 24 meeting, Mayor Mike Bodker credited a toxic social media environment, particularly libelous statements made about him and his family, as his reason for not seeking reelection. “These cowards don’t have the guts to put their name behind what they say because they know what’s going to hap-
pen,” Bodker said. “They know that once they put their name to it I have an opportunity to take them to court and nail their butt to a wall.” Pedophile, cradle robber and communist are among the smears made against Bodker online. Council members Steve Broadbent and Chris Coughlin encouraged the
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community to ignore the trolls. “I think we have very smart, well educated residents in our community,” Broadbent said. “When I’ve had discussions with them or they’ve raised the issue with me, the simplest solution is just to stop reading it.” Council members repeatedly said they welcomed free speech and criticism of their policies but could not support name-calling, bullying or attacks on their family members. “I don’t think any human being should be subjected to the crap that I and my family have been put through,” Bodker said. “I’m not asking people to agree with the decisions I make. I’m asking for a very simple thing. Why would we not as a community want to treat each other with basic, simple respect?” The discussion surrounding online harassment began Sept. 19 when Bodker posted to his personal Facebook page stating that social media was the reason he would not seek reelection. “Social media has created an easy mechanism for people to hide in the
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Trolls: Continued from Page 4 shadows using fake personas and hurl some the most vicious, untruthful and frankly indecent statements about or at people and not allow that person a proper way to defend themselves,” Bodker stated. At the beginning of the council work session Sept. 24, Bodker read a prepared statement that reflected the sentiments on his Facebook post. He emphasized the importance of open political dialogue, but also noted the legal limits of free speech, such as slander, perjury and threats. Bodker listed comments made about him, other council members and city staff and called on anyone with knowledge of the identities of anonymous posters to come forward. “If you do not, you are accomplices to this hatred and evil,” Bodker said. Bodker and Councilman Lenny Zaprowski, who added the cyberbullying discussion to the meeting agenda, said that the online harassment sets a bad example for children of Johns Creek and damages the city’s reputation. “If you Google Johns Creek and you find this, why would you want to move to Johns Creek now?” Zaprowski asked. “Why would you want to move your
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business?” “It is having a chilling effect,” Bodker said. “I know good people that were considering running for office and won’t anymore. I know people that were thinking of serving on a public board, but they won’t. They’ll say I don’t want to subject me and my family to that.” Most council members directed their criticism to anonymous commenters, but Zaprowski raised criticism against Johns Creek Post, alleging the blog creates a digital environment for trolls to fester. “I have had conversations with [Jennifer Jensen, founder of the Johns Creek Post],” Zaprowski said. “I understand why you started this thing. It was good, but what it’s become and allowing those kinds of things on your site. That’s on you. Shame on you.” Jensen and Ernest Moosa, a contributor to Johns Creek Post, spoke during public comments Sept. 24. Both said that Zaprowski had posted on the website using false names during last year’s election, an allegation later repeated on the blog. Screenshots posted on the Johns Creek Post show comments made by Lenny Zaprowski associated with the same IP address as posts made under the names “Qualified to serve,” “Stop Complaining” and “Paul.” Moosa characterized these posts as “pro-Lenny” and speculated that
Zaprowski could have posted under a false name to address his critics without backlash. None of the comments mention Zaprowski by name, although one said the Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee, on which Zaprowski served, “has done a great job.” Other comments are critical of the Johns Creek Post. One said “this blog is really filled with hatred.” Another said the website’s fans “twisted, distorted, and ridiculed” council candidates. Zaprowski categorically denies he posted anonymously on the Johns Creek Post or anywhere. He said the IP address belongs to his office where anyone who comes in can access the internet. He also said in a Facebook statement that IP addresses can be “spoofed.” “If they’re going to release my information then why don’t they release the information of the people who are committing these heinous crimes and let them stand up for what they said? Seems to me like they’re harboring criminals,” Zaprowski said. Moosa said the Johns Creek Post is unable to release IP addresses of Facebook users. On the website itself, the Johns Creek Post has a comment policy that prohibits “defamation, violence, racism, profanity or other similar violations.” “As far as giving out the IP addresses of other users who you might disagree
with their opinion, that’s not in the best interest of anyone,” Moosa said. “I don’t know of any harassers, especially the Johns Creek Post website. If it’s harassment or inappropriate, we don’t post it.” Entangled in the conversation around cyberbullying was a debate on whether Johns Creek should create a rumors webpage, similar to the one created by Roswell earlier this year. The proposed page would address false statements circulating online or in the media without referring to the origin of the rumor. The page would state the facts with reference to corroborating city documents. City Manager Warren Hutmacher said the number of homes in a proposed development or how many police cars the city purchased at a certain price would be examples of the kind of information the rumors page would post. Hutmacher said it would be managed by staff so that elected officials could not influence the content. Bodker and Zaprowski supported the rumors page, while Stephanie Endres, Coughlin and John Bradberry were critical of the proposal, fearing a slippery slope to the restriction of free speech. Endres suggested that the city could do a better job updating the existing city webpages. No formal vote was taken as the city staff can change the webpage without council consensus.
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Expo brings businesses, community together By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce held one of its largest annual events, the Community Expo, Sept. 28 at the Bricks at Perimeter Church. Nearly 100 businesses and community organizations had representatives at the expo. In addition to company swag, among the booths attendees could find a sculpting demonstration by the Johns Creek Arts Center and live animals from the Autrey Mill Nature Center and Puff’n’Fluff Pet Spa. The expo has been one of the chamber’s main events for years, but it is undergoing an evolution to be more focused on connecting businesses to the community, rather than business to business networking. “We want it to be more of a B-to-C than a B-to-B,” said Laura Houston, Johns Creek Chamber marketing director. This change has included renaming the event the Community Expo and more advertising throughout Johns Creek. Next year, the chamber may adjust the hours so people can come in after work.
Beau Raymond, an instructor with the Johns Creek Arts Center, provides a live sculpting demonstration. CARSON COOK/Herald
Alison Kane promotes the Autrey Mill Nature Center at the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Community Expo Sept. 28. “We’ve had a really good turnout with the community people walking through here, so it’s been really successful,” Houston said. The business representatives seemed appreciative of the opportunity to connect with the community. “We’re enjoying it so much,” said Ta-
mara Brinkman with Advanced Urology. “It’s great to meet all of our neighbors.” “It’s going really well,” said Jennifer Webster with Andersen, Tate and Carr law firm. “We’ve got to meet a lot of great people.” A new feature of this year’s event was recycling and shredding provided
by Atlanta Recycling Solutions. Participants could drop off electronic items like laptops, hard drives, printers and fax machines to be recycled. The event was free, and complementary food and coffee were served throughout the day. Nancy’s Chicago Pizza, Kabob-ish, Abbotts Bar and Grill, Alessio’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, Smokin’ Girls BBQ and Salata Salad Kitchen all provided food to the attendees.
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Rotary helps victims of trafficking By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Through a $10,000 grant from the Rotary Foundation, the Johns Creek Rotary helped Wellspring Living, a nonprofit serving survivors of human sex trafficking, refurnish a woman’s shelter. Wellspring Living helps girls and women who are at risk or have been victimized by sexual abuse and trafficking. At a home in Gwinnett County, Wellspring provides woman between the ages of 18 and 31 with therapy, education and career training. Survivors of human sex trafficking can stay at the home while they earn their GED, complete an internship and save money to live on their home. Residents typically stay between 12 and 18 months. The home had not been renovated since 2010 until the Johns Creek Rotary stepped in and secured funding for new furniture and a fresh coat of paint. Barbara Giuliano, logistics program coordinator for Wellspring, described the old community room as dingy, outdated and
banged up. “It’s been really fun to take the community place and just brighten it up,” Giuliano said. Wellspring uses the community room for life skills training, therapy and tutoring. It is also the main place the women go to relax, with board games, magazines, books and now a new TV. Giuliano and other Wellspring staff members said the new physical environment will help participants, many who struggle with low self-esteem, on their recovery journey. “Having a physical environment like this, this all plays into their healing,” Giuliano said. They see they are worth it. There’s a place that’s warm and welcoming.” While the Rotary Foundation offers a number of smaller grants, Johns Creek is one of three groups in Georgia to receive a $10,000 allotment, according to chapter president Mary Trapp. The money contributed to a fresh coat of paint throughout the home and furniture for the community room, including a large dining room table and seating, a section couch, a TV and décor. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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Students to host state representative debate By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students from all four Johns Creek high schools have joined to organize a debate between the two candidates for State House District 50 at the Northview High School auditorium. A meet-and-greet with candidates Angelike Kausche and Kelly Stewart will begin at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 9. The debate will run 7 to 8:30 p.m. Student moderators will ask questions on issues facing Georgia and Johns Creek in particular. The event is organized, in conjunction with the Johns Creek Community Association, by nine students who are a part of Student Leadership Johns Creek and were selected to be Secretary of State ambassadors. The Secretary of State Ambassadors Program brings together high school students to practice leadership within their community and promote voter registration. In April 2019, last year’s class of Johns Creek ambassadors was crowned state champions out of nearly 200 school groups for hosting the first-ever student-led candidate debate in Georgia. The students organized a debate for
Johns Creek mayoral and City Council candidates. “Many people don’t pay as much attention to city council elections or local elections as national ones, but local elections are just as important,” said Kriti Kothari, one of last year’s ambassadors who is advising this year’s moderators. “We really brought that education to our community.” In addition to being recognized by Secretary of State Brian Kemp for their victory, the ambassadors received a commendation from Gov. Nathan Deal and a proclamation from the Johns Creek City Council The new class of ambassadors attended a kick-off with students from across Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center on September 6th where they were trained in how to register Georgians to vote and engage voter participation in future elections. As a state race with two candidates, the structure of the upcoming debate will be different than the city council debate, Kothari said. “I do think it is a little bit more of a challenge to create the questions because there is just such a broad range of questions to choose from,” Kothari said. Kothari said the ambassadors are do-
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From left Sid Balaga, Aamir Khan, Eliza Imhoff, Jenny Liu, David His, Cherie Sang, Amshu Chakagiri, Nikhita Joshi and Suraj Peramanu serve as Secretary of State ambassadors. ing their research and working hard to develop nonpartisan questions. District 50 represents most of Johns Creek. The seat is currently held by secretary of state candidate Rep. Brad Raffensperger. Stewart previously ran for the seat during a special election in 2015, but was defeated by Raffensperger in the
runoff Republican primary. Stewart previously served on the Johns Creek City Council. Kausche, the Democratic candidate, is a retired professor of business communication. She has served on the board of her homeowners association and been involved in various volunteer organizations.
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National voter registration deadline set for Oct. 9 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The deadline to register for the Nov. 6 general and special midterm elections is fast approaching. Those who plan to vote must register by Tuesday, Oct. 9. Anyone unsure about their voter status or who wants to change their information should visit the Secretary of State website, mvp.sos.ga.gov. Eligible voters can register online at registertovote.sos.ga.gov, by mail or in person at the Georgia Department of Driver Services. To use Georgia’s online voter registration system, residents must have a valid Georgia driver’s license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services with signature on file. For those without a valid driver’s license or identification card, the link allows residents to print a paper registration to mail or deliver to the Voter Registration and Elections Office. The ballots will contain several federal, state and local elections. To see a list of the full candidates who have qualified to run, visit elections.sos.ga.gov/ GAElection/CandidateDetails. Early voting for the Nov. 6 election will start Monday, Oct. 15 and run through Friday, Oct. 26, with weekend
voting held Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28. Early voting locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell The Roswell Library at 115 Norcross Street is undergoing renovations and will not be open to early voting this year. Additionally, select outreach sites will be open for two days during this period to help increase voting accessibility. Some of these sites include: • Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek on Oct. 25-26 • Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell on Oct. 20-21 Early voting locations are not the same as Election Day voting locations. To see a list of early voting locations and times, visit fultoncountyga.gov/raehome. For Election Day voting information, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov.
Emory opens FastTrack to reduce wait times JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— The Emory Johns Creek Hospital has opened a new fast track program in its emergency department to reduce waiting room times. “This innovative approach to emergency care allows us to separate patients with more minor injuries so they’re treated and released quicker,” said Douglas Chesson, MD, interim medical director of Emory Johns Creek Hospital Emergency Department. The fast track is staffed by a mid-level practitioner and nurse at all times. The area provides medical care for patients with minor illnesses and injuries such as ear aches, cough symptoms, sore throat, back pain, minor lacerations, bites, stings and allergic reactions, rashes and prescription refills. The hospital’s fast track includes seven new beds and is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Sunday.
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Johns Creek to host ‘Walk to School’ initiative By JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After partnering with Safe Routes to School and Georgia Commute Schools last year, the city of Johns Creek is again promoting walking to school. After the initial success at Ocee Elementary School and Dolvin Elementary School, the program is being expanded to new schools including State Bridge Crossing Elementary School. City Councilman Chris Coughlin said his goal is to get the program in all city elementary schools over the next six years and to make building more sidewalks a city priority. The schools are encouraging students to walk, bike or ride the bus to school whenever possible. “Our main goal was to decrease early morning traffic and improve air quality, which are both big problems in Johns Creek,” said Dhyuti Gopal, a high school student and one of the leaders behind
this initiative. “Walking to school also gets kids to go outside and get active.” Coughlin said the initiative helps the environment, and its impact on the students’ school work is just as important. “Recent research shows that children that walk or bike to school have increases in their academic performance that is directly attributable to the pre-school physical activity,” Coughlin said. “Encouraging physical activity within our community can only increase the benefits on our students and their parents.” Members are hoping the program inspires more students to walk to school, carpool or rideshare. “I wanted to be involved in the Walk to School Initiative because I really believe in the message they are trying to pass onto the community,” said Raunak Kumar, another student leader. “Johns Creek would highly benefit from their goals. I hope that this is not just a temporary program, I hope it continues in the future.”
From left, Kate McElliot is honored by Myrna and Freddie Gershon as one of eight teachers from across the country selected for a special Broadway workshop.
National theater workshop honors Mill Springs teacher ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Kate McElliot of Mill Springs Academy was one of eight educators from around the country selected to work with Broadway greats at the ninth annual Freddie G Fellowship in New York City. The four days of events honored instructors and teachers who are working to make a difference for their students through staging musical theater productions. Each of the teachers received $5,000
to enhance their arts program. The teachers attended private master classes led by Tony winning directors, choreographers and composers. Dozens of educators attending the 2018 annual Junior Theater Festivals in Atlanta and Sacramento applied for the program. Eight in total were selected. They attended “Frozen” and met the cast and observed a developmental workshop performance of “The Drowsy Chaperon Junior.”
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Fulton closes on new property for Crabapple Middle School New Roswell school set to open in 2021 By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Crabapple Middle School will soon be on the move, as construction on the replacement building gets underway for an August 2021 opening. This month Fulton School officials will finalize the land purchase for the replacement school on a 29-acre parcel on Woodstock Road near the intersection of Jones Road. The parcel is 10 acres larger than the current site off Crabapple Road. Katha Stuart, who represents Roswell on the Fulton County Board of Education, supports the decision to move the school rather than rebuilding on the existing site. “The projected costs to develop and build Crabapple Middle School at the new location will be significantly lower [than a rebuild on site], saving the citizens millions of dollars,” Stuart said. “The new location will allow more students to be able to walk or bike to their neighborhood school, and will
provide a start of the art, attractive learning facility in the heart of our community.” Crabapple Middle School, which opened in 1983, had originally been slated for a new addition to accommodate its growing population – similar to recent additions at Elkins Pointe, Hopewell and Taylor Road middle schools. But Fulton School officials determined Crabapple Middle had needs beyond space, and a complete rebuild was a better financial option. After a year of planning a rebuild on site, the decision was made last spring to find a new home for the school. Challenges on the current site were identified early in the planning process and would have significantly added to the $49 million budget, school officials said. “These included site work complications of building over a stream on the existing property, and challenges with the three-year phasing plan that would keep students and staff on the site while the new school was built,” said Susan Hale, spokeswoman for Fulton Schools. Last spring district officials learned of the available parcel on Woodstock Road that met the criteria needed for a
The projected costs to develop and build Crabapple Middle School at the new location will be significantly lower [than a rebuild on site], saving the citizens millions of dollars.” Katha Stuar Represents Roswell on the Fulton County Board new school “[There are] significantly fewer site challenges, as well as a shorter construction duration of two years,” Hale said. “It is expected to result in a cost reduction in the range of $10 million in taxpayer funds.”
Moving the school to a new location may also be welcome news to neighbors near Crabapple Middle. During a series of community forums last year, many objected to the number of trees that would be removed for a new building, along with new roads built close to existing homes. The design for the school should remain the same, even on the new site, but Hale said architects will make that determination. “Our middle school designs have been prototypes for several years, and the architects will see how that design might be adapted to the new site,” she noted. When completed, the new Crabapple Middle School will be 189,200 square feet on two levels, with 75 classrooms, art and science labs, collaborative learning spaces, and a multi-purpose amphitheater. Outside, the school will have two tennis courts, two basketball courts, playfield and track. As for the existing Crabapple Middle School site, there are no plans yet for its future, Hale said. With the exception of the new STEM high school being built in downtown Alpharetta, there are no new schools planned in North Fulton through 2022.
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October in Milton means festivals, football, food and fun. Crabapple Fest combines two popular events, the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival. Celebrate with antiques and art from hundreds of juried vendors, a music and entertainment stage with local and touring acts, games, rides and activities for kids, and beer and wine. Free parking is available on-site. Join the fun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 at Downtown Crabapple, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton. For more information, visit cityofmiltonga.us. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.
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Featured event: WHISKERS & WINE FUNDRAISER What: A fun and festive wine social event, featuring a silent auction, raffle, door prizes and more. Come help raise funds for All About Cats Rescue & Adoption. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Roswell City Walk, 3000 Forrest Walk Building 300, Roswell Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door More info and tickets: allaboutcatsrescue.org
BIG CREEK PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE FAMILY FESTIVAL What: Held on National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, activities will include bike games, group rides, skills clinics, bike demonstrations and a scavenger hunt with prizes. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Meet at Big Creek parking lot off of Old Alabama Road More info: rambo-mtb.org
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29TH ANNUAL RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP What: Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from roadways, the Big Creek Greenways, stencil storm drains and other projects. Help keep water sources and habitats clean and healthy. When: Saturday, Oct. 06, 8:30 a.m.-noon Where: Check in at Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
TIME TRAVELER’S CLUB What: This club will transport explorers to various periods in history. Participants will discover the eras through engaging activities, games and crafts from the past. Ages 6-11. When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2-4 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org
HAY DAY AT SAVE THE HORSES What: Annual fundraiser for Save the Horses. There will be pony rides, hay rides, a pony palace and piggy patch, food, drinks, vendors and more. Free parking. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Save the Horses, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org
FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime. Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com
GROWING FRUIT IN GEORGIA What: Fall is the best time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Learn about election, planting, pruning, disease and pest control, and harvesting. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Roswell and Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Alpharetta; 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net POLO FOR PARKINSON’S What: In addition polo, the 10th Annual Polo for Parkinson’s will also have lunch provided by ‘Cue BBQ,” an open bar, silent auction, raffles, champagne divot stomp and a “Best Hat” contest. Where: Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Cost: Tickets start at $50. More info and tickets: poloforparkinsons.com 14TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL What: Help support animals in need of a home. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event features an open bar and dinner, plus a show band, dancing and entertainment. When: Monday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-midnight. Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming More info and tickets: bbb.hsfcga.net SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org GROWING FRUIT IN GEORGIA What: Fall is the best time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Learn about election, planting, pruning, disease and pest control, and harvesting. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Roswell and Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Alpharetta; 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net MEMORY ASSISTED SENIORS MOVIE What: A collaboration with local memory assisted senior care facilities will provide space and entertainment to seniors. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: BARRINGTON HALL What: This training class that will teach you everything you need to know about being a docent at Barrington Hall. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: southerntrilogy.com WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545 WARBINGTON FARMS What: The Forsyth County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch includes hayrides, bonfires, petting zoo and a park. Journey through three different mazes, suited for all ages. When: Through Nov. 4, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 5555 Crow Road, Cumming Cost: Corn maze tickets are $10 More info: warbingtonfarms.com
HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Moe info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up. When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES What: Join for a free group exercise classes. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: THIS IS MY BODY What: This study by Hannah Shanks is about getting surprised by positivity toward one’s body in a time of life when negativity is expected. When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $11 More info and registration: rumc.com
SPEAKER FROM SYRIA What: Dr. Mary Mikael, an international peacekeeper from Syria, will speak during World Communion Sunday. She is the first woman to become President of a seminary in the Middle East as well as a writer on topics of theology and the position of women in the church. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com CAROLE FORD AND FRIENDS CONCERT What: Carole will be joined by Fred Sawyers, James Casto, Jim Hettinger, Mike Shetler, Sevenfold, and the RUMC Praise Choir in a concert of favorite sacred music. Free. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com HOLY ROLLERS What: This men’s Bible small group meets weekly to explore a variety of studies and topical conversations from contemporary Christian leaders including Adam Hamilton and Andy Stanley. All ages. When: Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR What: Join for “Suicide Awareness Seminar, The Basics Everyone Should Know With Dr. Dana Rogers.” When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta More info: jcbc.org
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KIDSTUF What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. Digital, interactive experience. When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org
RIVERSIDE SOUNDS: DUSTBOWL REVIVAL What: This is the last free concert put on as a part of the Riverside Sounds Concert Series. Dustbowl Revival is an Americana and Soul band with eight full-time members. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m. Where: 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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CHOPIN SOCIETY: KEVIN KENNER What: This piano recital features award-winning pianist Kevin Kenner. He is described as a “player of grace, subtle variety and strength.” When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $10. More info and tickets: chopinatlanta.org
ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: THE STORY PIRATES GREATEST HITS SHOW What: Each week, the Story Pirates take original stories from real kids around the country and turn them into a comedy podcast for children. This sketch comedy musical is based on fan favorites of the podcast. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellgov.com/CAC/Family JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT What: Enjoy a free concert by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. Food trucks on site. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, doors open at 6 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
“1940’S RADIO HOUR” AND “EINSTEIN’S DREAMS” What: Milton Theatre Company will produce both as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall. Shows run back to back with a brief intermission in between. When: Oct. 11 and 12, 7 p.m. Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free. When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com “GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property. When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org AVALON NIGHTS LIVE What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza. When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: ESL CONVERSATION CLASS What: Practice speaking English with other ESL learners and new English speakers in an informal group setting. When: Thursdays, through Nov. 15, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050 NEEDLECRAFTS GROUP What: Join a community of needlecraft artists once a week to practice skills, learn or teach new techniques. Adult. When: Thursdays, through Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050 OCEE ROCKS What: Missy Flapjack & the Butterworth Blues Band will perform a live after hours concert at Ocee Library. Adults. Adult refreshments available. When: Friday, Oct. 5, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org MOVIE SCREENING: “GOOSEBUMPS” What: Watch the first Goosebumps movie for free, before the second one comes out. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS What: Come adventurers through perilous times as you and your new allies travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Ages 8 and up. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2-3:15 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org TEEN READ WEEK What: How well do you know your local library? Follow the scavenger clues to find the wonders of the library. When: Oct. 9-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
... There was no example that we found anywhere in Georgia or the U.S. of a city that was trying to save its historic properties in the midst of development booms. What normally happens is they’re just demolished. Donald Mitchell, Alpharetta councilman 16 | Johns Creek Herald | October 4, 2018
Alpharetta’s oldest building gets new life amid downtown development By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — With dozens of new office buildings and retail shops coming online in downtown Alpharetta, it’s getting hard to keep up. But in the wake of all the new development sparked by the $85 million City Center project, Alpharetta officials are celebrating their efforts to guide the growth with an eye toward the past. They point out that the City Center development itself has restored the Jones House, built in 1914, and converted it into a restaurant. Many of the other shops and buildings that occupy the retail area copy old-style architecture from the city’s younger days, and some duplicate long-gone buildings that once occupied the same space. Even the orbiting developments — the shops, the offices and the homes — have been required to account for historic structures on the properties they have developed or are in the process of developing. Most have been required to restore the old buildings as a condition of rezoning. “It’s always a good thing when we can have a developer pay to restore a historic building,” City Councilman Donald Mitchell said after a recent zoning hearing. One of the city’s greatest coups came this year when Park City Partners announced plans to restore what is believed to be the city’s oldest building as part of its development plans along Roswell Street. The developer is constructing a three-story building, consisting of about 8,000 square feet of ground level retail/restaurant and 22,000 square feet of office nearby.
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Park City Partners’ new mixed-use development on Roswell Street in Alpharetta includes restoration of the Skelton-Teasley House seen in front. In exchange for zoning concessions, Park City will restore and protect the historic Skelton-Teasley House at 61 Roswell Street. The use of the old home will be limited to retail, restaurant or office. The exterior of the structure will be restored prior to final certificate of occupancy. In addition, landscaping will be designed to complement the time period of the structure. An easement will be recorded providing for use of the SkeltonTeasley House yard as amenity space. No fencing will be permitted. Mitchell said the city’s efforts to preserve historic property is unique. “We searched far and wide for how we could save these properties in the midst of development,” he said. “And, there was no example that we found anywhere
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in Georgia or the U.S. of a city that was trying to save its historic properties in the midst of development booms. What normally happens is they’re just demolished.” The Skelton-Teasley House was built in 1856 for Dr. Oliver Skelton, a local physician and the city’s first postmaster. His daughter and son-in-law John Teasley inherited the home. John Teasley was a major land speculator who was thought to be the wealthiest man in the city at that time. The Teasley family were founding members of the Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church, managed the Dodd Hotel and worked at the Philips-Land Sawmill. Most recently, the property has been home to an art gallery and accounting office.
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Alpharetta’s slate of historic buildings includes some 60 homes and commercial structures. Mitchell said the drive to adopt an ordinance protecting these buildings began about five years ago when Community Development Director Kathi Cook worked with him to draft a proposal that was eventually incorporated into the city code. Other recent historic renovations that came about because of the ordinance include the Lewis-Manning House on Cumming Street and the nearby Manning property – both restored and incorporated into new developments. The city also requires developers who incorporate a historic structure within their project to employ similar architecture in the surrounding buildings. “I think it’s one of the most important things we as a city have done as far as keeping our character,” Mitchell said. “You can have historic preservation and economic development go hand in hand.”
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Apartments out, condos in for Dunwoody development Pushing down Land has become scarce in Atlanta and thus, expensive. You can’t buy 800 acres and build 900 single-family homes anymore. But you can buy 19 and put up 900 condos. Or at least you Geoff smith can try. Grubb PropAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com erties submitted formal rezoning requests for a 19.4 acre site in Dunwoody with plans to build two high-rise condo buildings bookending what appears to be office and retail. The 14-story tower development would sit just north of I-285 and just east of Perimeter Mall in the Perimeter Center area. And if built, I can give you eye-witness reports of the construction – it would be in what is now the parking lot for our offices here at Assurance Financial, right outside the window of my sixth-story office. The project previously included 1,200 apartments, but Dunwoody residents, like residents from a lot of communities around Atlanta, have shown no appetite for that. It is difficult to say exactly why, but apartment development is meeting more and more resistance. Roswell’s Downtown Development Authority bought a high-profile property in its downtown district a couple years ago (the old Southern Skillet shopping center for you locals). It had appeared they had chosen a developer for the site and a project. But the developer, it seems, was unwilling to come off of a higher-than desired density of apartments. So the DDA just released a statement severing ties between the project and the developer, and is now back at the drawing board. Apartments have gotten a bad wrap around Atlanta, in part because everyone can point to a nearby apartment complex that has gone downhill, fallen
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Rent rates went up 4.4 percent over the last year in the Metro Atlanta area, the fifth-highest increase of any major city in the nation. to disrepair and become a catalyst for more crime. Because of the transient nature of apartment dwellers, school officials have a hard time preparing for attendance in schools with high-apartment ratios. And residents who feign heightened awareness of such issues will say they prefer residents who own their properties because they will take more interest in the community. As a mortgage banker, I probably should pile on in adding that it’s hard to do a mortgage for a renter. But I’m not sure there are many sympathetic ears for that argument except for other mortgage bankers and real estate agents. It’s a tough racket to be a renter in Atlanta right now. If you are renting, you either don’t have the financial wardrobe to qualify for a mortgage (which with all of the products I’m now seeing available, that’s getting harder to believe), or you just need a place to set up for a bit before you decide where you want to live long-term. So you rent. And rent-rates, along with home-values, have been driven up over the last five years because an average of 75,000 people a year have moved to the metro area, and builders and developers cannot keep up. Rent rates went up 4.4 percent over the last year in the Metro Atlanta area, the fifth-highest increase of any major city in the nation. They’ve gone up so fast that I’ve had three renters in the last month come to me looking for a mortgage so they could lower their monthly payments.
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With all of the people moving here, and all of the first-time homebuyers coming onto the market, and builders’ inability to find large parcels of land to build single-family homes or condos, apartments seem like an easy fix. It’s just hard to find a home for them. Grubb originally proposed a plan with 1,200 apartment units on their 19acre parcel in Dunwoody. But they found stiff resistance, read the writing on the wall, and have come back with the new plan showing 900 high-rise condominiums. That’s a huge influx of new residents. Dunwoody’s total population is only about 49,000 people. This would be at a minimum a 2 percent increase. In a town that size, and with voter-turnout and voter-apathy being what it is, this one development could help swing the next election for mayor and City Council. The project would also include 12,000 square feet of retail, 500,000 square feet of office space and 3 acres of parkland. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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CARROLLTON, Ga. — Appen Media Group Editor Kathleen Sturgeon was named as part of the 2018 class of Thriving Under 30 by the University of West Georgia. Sturgeon is a 2014 graduate of the Mass Communications Department at the university where she focused on convergence journalism and minored in sociology. Thriving Under 30 is an annual recognition program sponsored by the University of West Georgia Alumni Association. The program recognizes young alumni who are under the age of 30 who have made a significant impact in their career industry while exhibiting dedication to the school and representing the university well. “It is an incredible honor to be named a member of the 2018 class of Thriving Under Thirty at University of West Georgia,” Sturgeon said. “When I decided to ‘Go West’ eight years ago, I never imagined the places it would take me. I am honored and humbled to be among my incredible peers who were also awarded. I want to thank my wonderful family who has always supported me. ‘Going West’ is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I will always be proud to say, ‘go wolves.’” While at West Georgia, Sturgeon was on the staff of the West Georgian student newspaper holding positions of news editor and copy editor. She won the Excellence Award in Print Journalism from the Mass Communications Department in 2014 and the Toyal Jackson “Making a Difference” Award from Student Government Association. She had multiple internships while a student, including in the communications department at Fulton County Schools and as an editorial intern with Appen Media. Post-graduation, she landed a job at Appen Media where she worked her way up from reporter to editor in just two years. Now, she covers Forsyth County for the weekly paper as the editor of the
Appen Media Group Editor Kathleen Sturgeon was recently named to the 2018 class of Thriving Under 30 by the University of West Georgia. Forsyth Herald and the quarterly Answer Book publications. “I am thrilled that the University of West Georgia has recognized Kathleen as one of their most distinguished young alumni,” Appen Media General Manager Hans Appen said. “She works her tail off for our company, the community she serves, and is a worthy representative of the university’s Thriving Under 30 award.” She has won multiple awards for her reporting including being named the Emerging Journalist of the Year in 2017 by the Georgia Press Association. She has won other awards for her feature writing, breaking news reporting, editorial photography and social media work from Georgia Press and the Association of Free Community Papers. Outside of work, Sturgeon is a Features Editor for the Sigma Kappa Sorority national magazine, The Triangle, and contributes an article each edition. This summer she was honored to receive an award at the sorority’s national convention for her work as vice president of Communication for the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter.
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Georgia Properties announces sales results for Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek markets Ranked No. 1 in homes sold, listings sold and growth percentage ALPHARETTA,Ga. — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is proud to announce that the firm was ranked #1 in overall homes sold, listings sold and growth percentage from the prior year for the Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek markets. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties grew 7 percent in overall homes sold and 19.8 percent in listing sold. Every other major competitor showed negative growth results versus the prior year. The firm was also ranked #1 across the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia market. The data was provided by Trendgraphix. “We are honored to help clients move to the next chapters in their lives,” said Mary Wargula, Senior Vice President & Managing Broker of the Alpharetta/ North Fulton Office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “Our associates are experts in these local markets and have valuable skills
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HOMES SOLD
LISTINGS SOLD
GROWTH IN HOMES SOLD
GROWTH IN LISTINGS SOLD
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260
7%
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Harry Norman, Realtors
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221
-17%
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Sotheby’s Atlanta Fine Homes
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251
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-2%
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148
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111
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5 Tips for selling a home in Atlanta Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty For the past several years, Atlanta has been at or near the top of many “best-of” lists, including fastest growing cities. This year, Atlanta was ranked as the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country, mushrooming Rawlings in population by 90,000 people between 2016 and 2017. The reasons are many: excellent job markets, mild climate, a burgeoning film industry, a convenient travel hub and affordable home prices compared to other metros our size. Of course, all of this also adds up to a highly competitive housing market. While there is no shortage of interested buyers, sellers must be diligent in presenting their homes in the best possible light to ensure the buyer makes an offer on their home rather than the (slightly) nicer-looking one down the street. If you’re thinking to cash in on the vibrant housing market, here are five important tips you need to follow for selling your home in Atlanta.
where. If you price it too low, buyers may wonder what’s wrong with your house — and when you do sell, you’ll be selling yourself short. A knowledgeable agent can help you do research on comparable homes in your area to make sure you set a price that the market will support while also being fair to you as the seller. You’ll also sell more quickly without the need for price reductions. Take great photos. First impressions take place online, not at the curb. By the time you have a showing, those prospective buyers have already pored over hundreds if not thousands of photos online. Posting poorlytaken, unfavorably-lit photos can cause your home to be overlooked by many great buyers. Unless you take pictures yourself at a professional level, it’s worth investing in a professional photographer to showcase your home in the best light. Stage your home. These days, staging your home properly can shave months off your listing time and boost your sales price by double-digit percentage points. Failing to stage or staging improperly can have the opposite effect. If you’re still living in your home, make sure you declutter, remove excessive personal touches and store a few furniture pieces, if necessary, to make sure buyers have a clear, welcoming pathway through your home. If your home is already vacant or if you don’t have a budget to hire a staging professional, consider some form of virtual home staging so buyers can visualize your home online with the décor of their choice.
While there is no shortage of interested buyers, sellers must be diligent in presenting their homes in the best possible light to ensure the buyer makes an offer on their home rather than the (slightly) nicer-looking one down the street.
Spruce it up. Before listing your home, consider investing in improvements and updates. If your home is more than a few years old, focus on updates to the kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor spaces as buyers tend to be most attracted to these features (plus, they tend to boost selling prices). Also, make sure your flooring looks its best and consider replacing these if necessary. Even a fresh coat of paint and updated landscaping will help. In the Atlanta market, first impressions matter. Price it right. One of the biggest hindrances to a quick sale in Atlanta is pricing a home incorrectly. Atlanta home buyers are market-savvy. If you price it too aggressively in relation to comparable homes in your neighborhood, buyers will either give you low-ball offers or look else-
Work with an experienced Atlanta agent. All the above tips aside, every home, every neighborhood and every selling experience is different and unique. To maximize your efforts, consider working with an experienced Atlanta real estate agent who can help you create an individualized marketing plan designed to get your home sold quickly and at the best possible price. For more information on selling a home in Atlanta, contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty today at 770.442.7300.
Alpharetta. $1,699,000 1045 Bedford Gardens Drive 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6031829 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895
Alpharetta. $1,899,000 3014 Kettering Court 5BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6068340 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Ken Gary 404.693.1066
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Roswell. $1,050,000 8696 River Bluff Lane 6BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6025725 Maryanne Winchester 678.520.9922
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Kitchen design trends in 2019 Decades ago, the kitchen was hidden in the back of the house. It was a place where meals were prepared and dirty dishes were washed. Fast forward to 2018 and the kitchen has a much different role. Today, the kitchen is the focal point of the home, the place that brings everyone together at the start of the day or after a long day way. Now instead, the kitchen is paraded in all its beauty and warmth at the very center of the house. John Hogan, Co-owner of Remodeling Expo Center, a 16 year veteran of kitchen remodeling, is at ground zero with the remodeling revolution in North Atlanta. “We install a few hundred kitchens a year and we see and hear about what homeowners want” say Mr. Hogan. “People come into our Design Center in Roswell and they usually know exactly what they want in their kitchen. It’s exciting to use our advanced CAD software to render their ideas in full photo realistic color!” This is what we’re hearing from North Atlanta homeowners. 1. Smart Kitchens Technology has entered the kitchen in full force and not just in the form of fancy gadgets and appliances. Today, you can have a kitchen with technology integrated into every function and appliance–from the faucets to the fridge to the lighting. This is what we call a smart kitchen. Easy add-ons are motion sense-equipped kitchen faucets that can sense the presence of hands underneath and will come on automatically or try a one-touch feature. Refrigerators that can alert you when your groceries items are running low or a coffee maker programmed to have your coffee ready when you wake up. Do not forget to update your lighting system–allowing you to control all the lights from your smartphone or tablet.
2. Cabinet Colors: White Stays, Gray Gets Elegant and Dark Paint Colors are the New Thing White is still a big favorite for kitchen cabinets. Homeowners love it for its clean look, which is especially beneficial in a space that tends to get cluttered. White cabinets are simply beautiful and timeless and can be used in almost any kind of kitchen style. We expect white to remain a popular cabinet color in 2019 and probably for years to come. To break up the all-white kitchen expect to see islands in a variety of different paint colors or wood stain colors. The mixing of finishes create a needed accent piece and additional pops-of-color for the brave of heart. 3. Streamlined Designs, Materials and Textures While styles like farmhouse and mid-century modern are still popular, homeowners are getting more streamlined in their overall aesthetic, designs and alternative materials for kitchens. Stress-free environments are what you would like to come home too, and drown out the day to day stresses of life. Which usually means, simplicity. When we say streamlined, we don’t want to equate that with boring. So, consider materials with texture. If you are using open shelving, rough cut wood to bring in natural elements or metal tubing for a more industrial attitude. 4. Quartz is Still King For high-end kitchen countertops, quartz still reigns supreme. The material is extremely hardy, can last virtually forever, is a breeze to maintain and is anti-microbial. Granite, the main competitor in the high-end bracket, requires slightly more maintenance. When quartz
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Exterior Shutters plays an important part in the overall look and feel of your home. Let’s explore some of the popular trends we see for 2018. Simplicity: Try using simple shutters for a pure, uncluttered effect to allow other beautiful features on the outside of your home to shine. It is in line with minimalism, where you incorporate clean, refreshing looks, while adding a nice touch to your decor. To follow this trend, use shutters with sharp lines, minimal details and neutral colors. Here we will propose something like a flat panel shutter, and/ or a shutter with one large single panel, or even a board and batten style with no battens (horizontal pieces). Lighten up: Color plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, and while exterior shutters are typically dark colored, we’ve seen an uptick in lighter colored shutters. This works especially well when trying to modernize the look of an older building. Light colored walls, combined with shutters in a slightly darker hue seems to be the norm. Whites and greys works very well and is a trend that will be with us for a while. Stick with the basics: Exterior shutters should never overpower the look of your house and not all homes lend itself to the exotic. There’s nothing wrong with some traditional Raised Panel style shutters or even Louvered shutters to give a traditional, formal house a neat and tidy look. Board and Batten shutters works well on a
house with a mix of exterior surfaces (brick and stone, or siding and shingles). For Raised Panel style shutters, make sure the panels mimic the windows, for Louvers you can try a wider slat, and with Board and Batten shutters we see a trend to use more, but narrower Boards (vertical pieces). Add flair and personality: Another subtle way of giving you home a one-of-a-kind appearance is to add custom cutouts to your shutters. Let your home’s personality shine with just about any shape you can imagine, from stars and crescent moons to palm trees and hearts. Go bold and traditional with a full cutout, or subtle and interesting with only a small relief cut on the outside corner. This obviously only works on paneled or Board and Batten style shutters. The exterior of your home is the first impression for people coming up to your house. Shutters play a crucial role in making or breaking that first impression. It makes sense to ensure you incorporate the shutters to form a pleasant and unified appearance. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. We manufacture a series of shutters styles and are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutter is custom made based on your house, windows and design.
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle Schools.
Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.
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Continued from Page 24 countertops first came into the market, the main worry was lack of variety in terms of colors and finishes. But with time, thanks to technology, manufacturers have provided a wide range of colors to choose from as well as realistic stone patterns. You can even get quartz finished with elaborate swirls and large veining to imitate other materials like natural stone. These unique styles have become immensely popular. 5. Effective Storage Solution Cabinetry One of the foundations to a functional kitchen is kitchen storage. If it is inadequate or ineffective, you will be faced with endless frustrations and challenges. To counter these storage challenges, homeowners are starting to look for better storage solutions within the cabinetry. These can include: appliances garages for small appliance, drawer dividers for cutlery & utensils, pull-outs for spices, tray dividers, roll-out trays and caddies for pots & pans; as well as wastebasket cabinets for garbage and recyclables and/or deep drawers. These will make it easier to store foods, drinks and small appliances. 2019 will also see a range of new kitchen storage options
6. Single Level Multipurpose Kitchen Islands Kitchen islands are no longer an afterthought or something small to squeeze into the space. They have become focal points and the hub of the kitchen. One of the changes emerging is the single level larger sizing, serving multiple uses; especially since we are seeing less wall cabinet space in kitchen design. The kitchen island is meant to create an impact, and its design must make a statement. The 2019 larger kitchen islands will become the jack-of-all-trades. They will have storage solution cabinets and be fitted with various under-counter appliances while also providing seating–serving as a casual dining and/or drinking bar. To accommodate the increased size, we are seeing a tendency for the kitchen island to extend into living room spaces in homes with open plan designs. Remodeling Expo Center is a professional remodeling company with onsite design, showroom and installation services. The company covers all of North Atlanta and is open to the public at 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30342. Remodeling Expo.com, 404-910-3969
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Hillandale’s Southern charm Located in historic Roswell, Hillandale is an intimate enclave of 36 homes built by Patrick Malloy Homes’ Luxury Collection. Inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina, these homes bring their own charm to an already attractive lifestyle near downtown Roswell. The community was spared no expense when pebble stone driveways were chosen to complement the pebble stone walkways for each home, as well as the community sidewalks. It is easy to imagine a warm summer’s evening spent on the gracious front porches that include gas lighting on select plans. Once inside the homes, their grandeur alone is breathtaking. Accompanied by huge living spaces, these homes include such features as double-sided fireplaces and master retreats with freestanding soaking tubs. To ensure maximum entertainment capacity, Patrick Malloy Homes is proud to introduce the latest in indoor/outdoor living concepts. An entire wall of windows slips into a pocket to create a
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Milton Run Located in the new city of Milton, Milton Run is the latest in exclusive homes offered by Patrick Malloy’s Luxury Collection. With only 29 wooded homesites in the heart of Milton priced from the $700s, these homes will sell out fast. Located in the highly ranked Cambridge High School district, these homes offer square footages from 2,806 to 4,251. Milton Run offers 5 farmhouse-styled floorplans from which to choose and options include basement and slab homesites. With 1+ acre homesites, there is sure to be a home that fits your family’s needs. Choose from homes as cozy as 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths or as large as 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Modern living with farmhouse charm resonates throughout the property with beautiful exteriors and charming interiors that combine modern upgrades with the local flavor of horse country. These homes offer the latest in home design for the most discriminating homeowner. The front elevations include brick, real stone, shake, and/or boardn-batten. 10’ smooth ceilings throughout the first floor give these homes a palatial feeling. The gourmet kitchens are large
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The spring home selling market starts now By: Eve Jones Harry Norman Realtors The temperatures have barely dipped below 85 degrees and the fall leaves, football and sweaters will be a welcomed change. And, it’s also about the time to start preparing for your spring-time home sale! I know that’s not what you want to hear, but it really does take 4-6 months to properly prepare for a springtime home listing. So, get those remodeling projects going soon. Here’s some insight on projects that won’t break the bank and give you a nice return on your investment. Firstly, “kitchen and baths” sell homes, and even a minor update can have a big impact. For a minor bath remodel, we’re talking about maybe a $8K-$10K investment which would include new quartz or granite counters, freshly painted cabinets and walls, tiled shower and tiled floors. Also, a new seamless glass shower surround adds the illusion of more space. In terms of a minor kitchen remodel, you could spend $15K upgrading the counters to granite or quartz (honed and leathered texture for the granite is a current favorite), plus new midgrade stainless appliances, freshly painted or resurfaced cabinets,
subway back splash and lighting. All of those upgrades would make buyers very, very happy. The landscaping is kind of a nobrainer. It is your investment in the buyers’ first impression of your home. Spend $2-4K updating old foundation plants (and overgrown shrubbery) or fill in missing/died sod. Adding some seasonal color and fresh mulch is critical to boost the all-important curb appeal. Exterior improvements are the obvious fresh paint but repairing any wood rot and using a more current tone on tone color palate is highly recommended, as the stark 1990s white trim dates a home. If you have defective LP siding, replacing it will help ease buyers worries about that looming expense. Next on the list is a deck/porch/patio addition at 83%. I suspect it could be higher down here in the south given our moderate weather. The costs can range greatly from $12K for a new medium sized deck to $100K for a covered porch with builtin fireplace. Using high-end materials like Ipe wood/Tigerwood decking or the latest durable composite materials seems to pay off as well. Another highly rated project, according to HGTV, goes to window replacement offering an 89%
return. My experience would estimate that number to be a little lower. I have never seen buyers jump up and down about new windows, but they do have a strong aversion to old single paned windows. So, it’s debatable. One thing I do know, consulting with an experienced
real estate agent well ahead of starting home renovation projects is a good idea and it’s true what they say, “you have to spend money to make money”. Let me know if I can help get you ahead of your spring home sale. Eve Jones – 770.365.1406.
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Fulton County works to reduce opioid deaths By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The opioid epidemic is one of the worst public health crises in America, but at least locally, there are signs things could be getting better, according to Fulton County Opioid Coordinator Lynette Allen. Allen, who serves as the point of contact for community organizations, healthcare providers, courts and police in Fulton County on the opioid crisis, spoke to the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Sept. 27. Representatives from law enforcement, churches, schools, mental healthcare providers and nonprofit organizations gathered to hear Allen discuss how to reduce opioid addiction and overdose in the North Fulton community. Opioids are a class of drugs that includes prescription painkillers (oxycodone), synthetic drugs (fentanyl) and other illegal substances (heroin). According to the Center for Disease Control, 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Signs of an opioid overdose include unresponsiveness, limp posture, drowsiness, pale or clammy face, slow breath-
ing and pulse, and blue fingernails and lips. From 2013 to 2017, the number of opioid overdose deaths per year in Georgia has risen from 499 to 1,007, according to the state Department of Public Health. In Fulton County, the opioid death date rose from 2012 to 2016, but saw a decrease last year from 10.3 to 10 deaths per 100,000. “We hope that is because of the prevention and awareness efforts,” Allen said. The decrease was even sharper among 15 to 24 year olds. The death rate dropped from 7 to 4.8 from 2016 to 2017. “One of the things we’d really like to do is more education in the middle and high schools, not just at risk youth, but the whole student body,” Allen said. Allen explained there is no one path for student addiction to opioids. For some, marijuana or vaping can serve as a gateway, but often addiction is the result of family influence or an overdependence on painkillers following sports injuries. Fulton County was the first county in the state to file a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers. The county has also
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Lynette Allen, Fulton County opioid coordinator speaks to the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Sept. 27. seeks care for those experiencing and overdose. Renee Starzyk, representing Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, said they are working to provide naloxone to school nurses as well.
Sawnee EMC Among the Lowest Electric Rates in Georgia Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (Sawnee) announced today that it ranks seventh (7th) best out of all 94 electric utilities in Georgia with regard to lowest residential electric rates, at the 1,500 kWh level, according to the recently published GA Public Service Commission (PSC) Summer 2018 Residential Rate Survey. These results show that Sawnee continues to improve its overall rate competitiveness and has improved its overall ranking by one (1) place from last year’s survey. These results were recently published at the Ga. PSC’s website (www.psc.state.ga.us). “This most recent ranking is a testament to the dedication of the men and women who come to work each day, and to the conservative leadership of our Board, for the direct benefit of our members and the communities we serve,” states Blake House, Vice President of Member Services. “We collectively work each day to do the best job we can for our members and that means keeping the lights on and keeping our rates as low as possible,” he adds. Sawnee also recently received from the 2018 J. D. Power Award* for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Electric Cooperatives” with a score of 804 out of 1,000 points. No other electric utility in Georgia scored this high on the survey. Additionally, as of September 10th, Sawnee received the highest American Satisfaction Index (ACSI) score measured in 2018 of all Touchstone Energy cooperatives in the nation. Sawnee scored a 93 on their 100-point scale. Sawnee is focused on delivering on the promise of low cost electric service, superior reliability, and exceptional value to its members. “We have been focused on keeping our costs low and managing our retail rates for some time, all the while meeting the extremely high expectations of our members by providing a best in class customer experience and a very reliable service in all conditions” states Michael A. Goodroe, President and CEO of Sawnee. “Operating efficiently is essential to our overall mission and is a core principle of this great organization”. *Sawnee EMC received the highest score in the Cooperatives segment of the J.D. Power 2018 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study of customers’ satisfaction among electric residential customers. Visit //jdpower.com/awards. About Sawnee EMC Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to approximately 174,800 accounts in seven (7) counties of greater north Georgia. Sawnee’s assets exceed $642 million, with energy sales of 3.7 billion kWh and annual revenue of $313 million. With a team of approximately 330 dedicated professionals and over 10,896 miles of distribution line, Sawnee stands ready at all times to meet the needs of its members/owners. SEMC strives daily to live up to their motto… “At Sawnee EMC, We’re More Than Electricity, We’re Service”. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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Newtown Park goes to the dogs By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Newtown Park hosted 300 dog lovers Sept. 22 for the annual Pup-a-Palooza event. The free event featured 12 pet-related vendors, a DJ, a caricature artist and giveaways. The highlight was two dog contests, judged by the Girl Scouts of Troop 17030. Boyd, a 1-year-old terrier, took home the prize for best dressed, and Pancake, a 3-year-old rescue, won best trick. The festivities were located under the Mark Burkhalter amphitheater, but dogs and their owners spilled out to the park’s fields, trails and dog park.
Sophie helps the Girl Scouts of Troop 17030 sell cookies and homemade dog treats.
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Pancake, winner of the best trick contest, shares the stage with his owners, the Gorelik family, and the Girl Scouts of Troop 17030, who served as judges for the competition.
Local authors launch final thriller in trilogy By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
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Local co-authors Joyce Oscar, left, and Donald Reichardt, right, debut their latest novel, “Unholy Mind Games,” Sept. 25 at Foundation Social Eatery in Roswell. CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Friday, October 12, 2018 commencing at 12:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 22, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-13 Unified Development Code Text Amendments - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code to amend Section 2.8 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Fans and newcomers alike will have one last time to revisit Grace Gleason and her world with the newest and final addition to the Grace Gleason Files trilogy: “Unholy Mind Games.” Co-authors and local residents Donald Reichardt and Joyce Oscar met with dozens of fans Sept. 25 at Foundation Social Eatery to debut the book and read sections out loud. The Grace Gleason Files all follow a fictional television investigative reporter as she uncovers crime and corruption in Atlanta. Although all of the incidents covered in the books are fake, they are inspired by true stories Oscar encountered during her 20-year career as a reporter for WSB-TV. “Some of what Grace does is a little bit of what I did,” Oscar said. “But she’s not me. She’s much more of a risk-taker. She wants to be taken seriously… She’s really trying to cut her teeth on real, cutting stories.” The three books are part of a trilogy but can be read in any order. The second installment of the trilogy, “The Blue Wall,” was named a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in early 2016. In the previous books, Gleason faced murder and public corruption. And with the newest, she will encounter and try to
expose rogue religious leaders. “As she pursues the truth,” Reichardt said. “Grace faces dangers that shake her deep-seated religious beliefs, put her life in jeopardy and force her to re-examine her future as a reporter.” The co-authors used to frequent Roswell coffee shops while working on the novels, with each author writing a portion before sending it to the other author to add to. Technology, Oscar said, has greatly helped that process. Reichardt and Oscar regularly go to local book clubs to discuss their works and will also Skype in with book clubs across the nation. While Gleason’s story is over for the foreseeable future, fans might still see her pop up now and again in Reichardt’s and Oscar’s future works. The coauthors said they were not opposed to possibly revisiting her character at some point. Oscar received several regional Emmy nominations and broadcasting awards for her reporting work. Reichardt taught English for several years and wrote for several newspapers, including the Atlanta Business Chronicle, before launching a career in public relations and advertising. He has published a collection of his stories outside of the Grace Gleason Files in “Corporate Lies and Other Stories.” The Grace Gleason Files can be found and bought online at Amazon on gracegleasonfiles.com.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating $5,000 in fraud linked to a fake account made in an Alpharetta man’s name. The man met with police Sept. 17 after he received a phone call from a collection agency regarding a past due T-Mobile account for $5,000 total. The man does not have a T-Mobile account.When he called the cell
Both suspects were described as black men. One was wearing light clothing and a white bandana around short hair. The second man, who attempted to pass the bill, was wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
phone company, an employee told the man that the fake account was made March 13 this year. No other information was given.
Dead man’s account used in bank fraud ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A remote hacker is suspected of stealing $1,000 from a dead man’s bank account. On Sept. 17,
the man’s wife was alerted by BB&T bank about suspicious activity on the account. Four transfers, totaling $1,000, had been made using a money transfer application named Zelle. The bank told the woman the IP address used to make the transactions was the same as the woman’s IP address for her iPad. No one other than the woman has access to the iPad. The transactions must have been made remotely, she said.
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Centennial prevails over Alpharetta in another series thriller By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta and Centennial rivalry series served another exciting battle Friday night with the Knights winning a tight contest to improve to 3-0 in Region 7-AAAAAA play. This contest was the fourth straight meeting between the teams decided by one score, Friday’s contest could have been decided earlier. Centennial led 7-3 with under five seconds remaining in the second quarter when Alpharetta’s Bryce Trout lined up for a 39-yard field goal. The Knights blocked the kick, but as the ball was scooped by a Centennial player, an official blew a whistle, calling the play dead. As the Centennial band entered the field and players made their way to the locker rooms, officials called the players back out. Due to the errant whistle, and with no penalties on the play of the legal kick, officials called the kick to be replayed. Trout converted his second attempt, sending the Knights’ stands and sidelines into an angered frenzy. However, the Knights came out on top with stout defensive play, a touchdown pass from Max Brosmer to Freddy Fairley early in the fourth quarter and a stop on the final play of the game. “I couldn’t be prouder of my kids and my assistant coaches,” head coach Michael Perry said. “[The blocked kick whistle] was the most horrendous call I’ve seen in my life, but we said at halftime that’s like life. So how are you going to respond?” The Knights’ defense answered the call by holding the Raiders off the scoreboard in the second half despite 210 yards passing from quarterback Will Gerdes and 124 rushing yards from Kevin Watkins. “The defensive effort was tremen-
Centennial quarterback Max Brosmer hands the ball off to Cal Dickie in the Knights’ 14-6 win over Alpharetta. dous, and I’m especially proud of how our secondary played because Alpharetta has some great receivers.” Alpharetta also helped Centennial’s cause with dropped passes and costly penalties in Knights’ territory. The Raiders defense also had a strong showing, but the Knights found pay dirt by chipping away and with an 80-yard touchdown from Brosmer to Richard Shaw in the second quarter. Brosmer was 17-25 passing for 245 yards. Shaw, Drake Mason and Freddy Fairley each had four crucial receptions in the absence of standout Julian Nixon who is out for the season with an injury. “Everybody counted us out when Julian Nixon got hurt,” Perry said. “Freddie and Drake, my two outside receivers,
they played outstanding tonight.” Alpharetta set up a thrilling finish by driving to Centennial’s 19-yard line with five seconds remaining. However, Kevon Angry interception Gerdes on a desperation pass to the end zone to ice the game. The Knights’ dramatic win earned them payback from their heartbreaking loss to the Raiders last year. Alpharetta erased a two score lead in the fourth
George Eubanks, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Joseph Sliman, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away September 25, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Gail D. Miller, 77, of Roswell, passed away September 18, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Roberta Stewart, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away September 18, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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Alpharetta’s Jaden Slocum and Jared Rumph make a tackle on Centennial’s Drake Mason.
quarter and won with a field goal as time expired. It remains Centennial’s only region loss in Perry’s tenure. “The kids have had this game circled for a long time,” Perry said. The win propels the Knights to a tie atop the region standings with Johns Creek. Centennial returns to action Friday against Chattahoochee. Alpharetta (3-2, 2-1) travels to play North Atlanta.
DEATH NOTICES Oberia Bland, 91, of Cumming, passed away September 21, 2018 Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. James Brinks, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Shirley Thomas, 83, of Roswell, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Edith Wentworth, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away September 26, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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ANTIQUES, CHINA, (Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, Noritake, Johnson Brothers and Wedgewood, MUCH MORE!) CRYSTAL (Mint!) and Vintage Collectibles! Crazy Low Prices! Lighted drafting table, old sewing machine with beautiful cabinet, lamps, vases, frames, mirrors, clocks, trinkets. Unique Christmas decor’. Raggedy Ann Dolls and hard-to-find Beanie Babies! Sale held every Friday starting September 28th @8am, through October each Friday at 8am. 6810 Sunbriar Drive; Polo Fields Subdivison, Cumming 30040
Moving Sale
Furniture
CUMMING: Entire Vickery Subdivision! Majors, Post Roads. Friday 10/5, Saturday 10/6, 8am-2pm. CUMMING-30040 Multi-family. Old Towne Bethelview Subdivision; Bethelview Road Friday 10/5. Saturday 10/6, 8AM-2PM.
ALPHARETTA 6150 Crested Moss Drive 30004. Saturday 10/6, 9am-4pm. Furniture, clothes jewelry, household & kitchen items, wall art
BEDROOM SUITE: Exquisite ash contemporary modern. Tallboy dresser, mirrored dresser (60” wide), headboard with side drawers, double bed $5000. 404-7503329
kids’ $100.
CROCS: Brand-new aqua Dansko womans 7-1/2/8, $60 (Originally $128). 678-663-5953 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 TRUCK BED TOPPER Black Undercover Classic. All hardware. Fits Nissan Frontier, 2005-2018. Duallocking, scratchresistant. Strong, lightweight; removable. Watertight. $500 770855-6222
SLEIGH BED, cherry/ mahogany queen, Downsizing. Excellent condition! Pictures on request. $499. 404788-4676 BARSTOOLS (3) 30” cherry $300. 404-8893233
Musical Instruments
TEAK DINING-ROOM SUITE: Danish modern, 6-table setting, 80” wide hutch, 32” wide bar on rollers $5000. 404-7503329.
LAZY SUSAN: Glass, 40”D, $125. 770-8559772
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
HAMMOCK STAND, 15’, good condition. $50. 770-640-6250
LANE CEDAR CHEST, cherry, perfect, top covered $200, Wool rug, beige, red border, new $250. Stiffel floor lamp $50. 770-2054226
FREE-Sofa bed, queen size, good mattress. Royal blue. You haul. 812-2431575
Call June at 470-222-8469 to advertise your sale today!
CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404889-3233
YAMAHA 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233
DUNE RACER (kids) $100. 404-889-3233
POTTERY BARN SUMNER TABLE - 6 WYNN CHAIRS-2 LEAVES Overall 76”x40” Extends to 120” $900
IT’S GARAGE SALE SEASON!
WINGBACK CHAIRS-2: wooden frame, need to be recovered $50/both. 770-640-6250
Miscellaneous
DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 2016 Steelcase singlepedestal desk and matching 2-drawer lateral file. $550 770-205-9536
BEIGE LEATHER CHAIR with footstool, good condition $100. 770-640-6250
Household
Medical Equipment LA Z BOY LIFT CHAIR with heat option. Very little use. $450. 678906-6678
Miscellaneous TOBI STEAMER: $156. 770-855-9772 POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $100. 404889-3233 STROLLERS $40. 404889-3233
CHRISTMAS DECOR: White bear 23”wX36”h, $125. 770-855-9772
Recreation BOSE RADIO, good condition $75. 770-6406250 SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-889-3233
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Cemetery
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Cemetery
Auto Donations
Medical
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Autos Wanted
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SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning Services
Deck
PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. No jobs refused! Free estimates. 100% guaranteed. Good references. Years of exp. Special discounts available! 404-4542063, 678-886-2718
OUTBACK DECK INC Composite decks/ Hardwood decks/ Porches by design. Life HappensOutback! If you can dream it,we can build it! 678-262-4113 OutBackDeck.net
ESTATE HOME CLEAN UP Divorcing? Loved one going into senior care? Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items. Debris cleanup, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing. Loving Hands by JW and Company Inc. 678463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com
Concrete/Asphalt
Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500. Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-9142576. Competitive pricing. Many local references
Flooring Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds. Carpet wrinkles removed! Call today for estimate! 706-429-4453
WE FIX UGLY DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS. PHILLIPS FLOORING
$150 OFF any job over $1500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-6482010. Professional, competitive, many local references.
Retaining Walls Brick or Wood
Contact Ralph Rucker. Many local references. Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!
678-898-7237
Handyman
TRS HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Painting, Electrical and MORE Excellent References. Call Tanner, 404-9077646 or email swayne.tanner28@ gmail.com FREE ESTIMATES RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-6050340
Kitchen,
Bath:
Plumbing, Electrical Drywall; Other Repairs/Installations. Home Maintenance. Senior discounts and affordable rates! 20 years experience. Mike 678-986-4833
Haulers
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.
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc.
Gutters
Call Ralph Rucker
AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766
Handyman ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-8950260
Home Improvement
Pinestraw
Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 32 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611
PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.
Landscaping
Full Service LANDSCAPING Company Retaining walls (brick or wood), grading, sod, tree services, hauling, topsoil & more.
Ralph Rucker
678-898-7237 Masonry HARDSCAPE SPECIALIST Stone and Paver Patios Outdoor Fireplaces Outdoor Kitchens Covered Decks and Patios Fire-pits Landscaping StoneAgeStonescapes 678-923-3435 www.stoneagerocks. com
Roofing STORM DAMAGE. Free roof inspections. All major insurance companies. Licensed, insured. Hunter Roofing; Herb 404-4340838
Tree Services Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts: 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 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-5060006
Many local references-
678-898-7237
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