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A YEAR IN REVIEW

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Clockwise from top left: A cowboy on stilts lassoes a young boy at Cauley Creek Park’s grand opening July 22; A saxophone player performs at Johns Creek’s Juneteenth celebration June 17; Chattahoochee High School’s orchestra and chorus stand for applause after its performance of “God Bless America,” which followed AMBER PERRY/APPEN MEDIA the mayor’s address April 27. Read the recap, Page 3

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Atlanta woman reported to police Dec. 14 that someone had stolen items from her employer’s home on Royal Birkdale Court, which had been used for staging.

The woman, the homeowner’s personal assistant, told police she received a notice that the house was unsecured.

When she arrived at the residence, she said she found that the garage door and front door were open, according to the incident report.

The woman told police she made a video call to the listing agent, who noted multiple decorative items as missing that belonged to the company that staged the residence.

She also said she couldn’t close the garage door, and a repairman told police it would cost $300 to fix. The woman said the garage door had been closed and operable before the incident, the report says.

The woman said the last showing was on Dec. 12 and that no other entries should have been made, but the alarm system showed that doors were opened the following day.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported to police Dec. 14 that someone had stolen $94,500 in cash, accessories and electronics from her home on Hobson Lane.

She told police that she and her husband were in the process of moving because of safety concerns over a prior incident at the same location.

While the woman said her lease

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PUBLIC SAFETY doesn’t end until Dec. 31, she discovered that the locks had been changed when she returned to get other items.

She contacted her management company and the owner. Both claimed they didn’t know who authorized the locks to be changed, according to the incident report.

There was no forced entry into the residence, the report says.

suspects trying on sunglasses, taking them off and concealing them.

Due to a technical issue, officers were unable to confirm the theft on the surveillance video, the report states.

The store reported the total value of merchandise stolen at $4,349.

The suspects have not been identified.

Student’s mother reports harassing Facetime calls

Jewelry reported stolen from Alpharetta home

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported to police Dec. 17 that she received more than a dozen Facetime calls from classmates of her daughter.

The woman told police her daughter attends Johns Creek High School and recognized some of the faces on the call.

She said they were making derogatory remarks about her daughter, the incident report says, and that she believed they intended to call her daughter instead of her.

The woman said one of the callers told her that they knew where she lived and threatened to come over, according to the report.

Police advised her to block the numbers and to submit the call log and video footage for evidence.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported Dec. 16 someone stole $20,000 in jewelry from a safe in his home on Bentwood Trail.

The victim reported he last saw the jewelry Nov. 16, but when he discovered the theft around 8 a.m. Dec. 16, he said the safe was undamaged.

He reported his housekeeping service had access to his home during the timeframe, and some of his family knew the combination to the safe.

No suspects have been identified.

Women sought for theft of 10 pairs of sunglasses ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are searching for two women who allegedly stole 10 pairs of sunglasses from a shop at Avalon Dec. 15.

The store manager reported the two female suspects entered the store around 7 p.m., looked around and left between five and 10 minutes later. She said the store was busy during the incident.

While checking inventory after the rush of customers, employees reported finding multiple pairs of sunglasses were missing, so they reviewed security footage.

The footage reportedly showed the

Police seek suspect in credit card fraud ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported Dec. 12 someone stole his wallet and used his credit card to purchase two laptops at Best Buy on North Point Drive.

The victim reported going to the gym around 5 p.m., and he thought he placed his wallet in a locker.

The report states when he returned to the locker around 6:30 p.m., his wallet was missing, but he said it was possible he had dropped it without securing it.

The victim reported checking his account and finding his credit card had been used to purchase two $1,992 MacBook Pros at Best Buy. Officers reported seeing a male suspect use the card to make the purchase around 5:30 p.m. on the store’s security footage.

The victim told officers he wishes to press charges if the suspect is identified.

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Johns Creek expands parks, leads sustainability efforts

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Over the past year, Johns Creek officials gave the city’s recreation and parks system a major facelift and strengthened its standing as a Green Community through a number of eco-friendly initiatives.

In July, Johns Creek effectively doubled its park space with the grand opening of Cauley Creek Park, a 203acre space on Bell Road.

The near-$26-million project includes a 5K rubberized trail and more than 10 lighted sports sites for basketball, futsal, pickleball and sand volleyball. There are also two synthetic and two turf lighted athletic fields, which have a cricket overlay, as well as a pedestrian bridge and river overlooks.

The new park spurred creation of an in-house Recreation and Parks Department, with eight full-time employees and a dozen part-timers headed by Director Erica Madsen. The city had previously contracted parks services through Jacob Engineering, which answered to the Johns Creek Public Works Department.

nonprofit youth athletic associations through facility use agreements.

Other parks received improvements at the tail-end of the year, with the completed installation of field lights at Newtown Park, a capital improvement highlighted in the Master Plan, and the groundbreaking on renovation of the pickleball courts at Newtown Park. The cracked surface of the courts at Newtown will be demolished and replaced with six pickleball courts.

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Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry cuts the ribbon to Cauley Creek Park at its grand opening July 22.

Recreation and parks The fields at Cauley Creek Park had sparked debate among various sports teams without a home, vying for the space — an issue that had been identified in the Recreation and Parks Master Plan, approved in March.

But, Newtown Park Association was

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named as the youth sports provider for Cauley Creek and Shakerag parks, is set to work with other organizations that provide programming it doesn’t currently offer, like tackle football and cricket.

To activate its athletic fields, Johns Creek has historically partnered with

Town Center The Johns Creek City Council also fully funded Creekside Park with fiscal year 2023 leftovers, the centerpiece of the city’s Town Center. The groundbreaking on park construction is scheduled for next summer.

But, the city began working on a trail connection for the park, set for completion this month, which will connect the path around the pond behind City Hall to Medlock Bridge Road. The area will include a sculpture using steel from the old Rogers Bridge that spanned the Chattahoochee to Duluth.

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City Calendar & Events! 2024

January 1 New Years Day City Offices Closed

January 11 Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Committee City Hall - 6:30 p.m.

January 22 City Council Work Session City Hall - 5 p.m.

January 2 City Council Work Session City Hall - 5 p.m.

January 15 Martin Luther King Jr Day City Offices Closed

City Council Meeting City Hall - 7 p.m.

City Council Meeting City Hall - 7 p.m.

January 16 Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall - 7 p.m.

January 9 Planning Commission City Hall - 7 p.m.

January 17 Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee City Hall - 6:30 p.m.

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A LOOK AHEAD

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A better, sustainable future is taking shape in Johns Creek Happy New Year! I hope you have been enjoying the holidays.

As we conclude this second year of this City Council’s term, I am once again proud of our work towards our JOHN BRADBERRY strategic goals in Johns Creek Mayor 2023. Here is a progress report on those items and where they stand.

Town Center The City Council continued to implement projects that will foster the creation of the Town Center area.

Engineering of the Pedestrian Tunnel has begun for the connection under Medlock Bridge to the Town Center.

City Council also approved intersection improvements at key gateways into the future Medley development to keep traffic flowing as our Town Center becomes a reality.

Economic Development 2023 saw Johns Creek continue

our momentum as a city of health, wellness and innovation. We became the first municipality ever in Georgia to be designated as a BioReady Community, which means Johns Creek is uniquely capable of meeting the needs of life science companies seeking redevelopment, renovation, or new construction for biotech facilities.

To this end, Boston Scientific broke ground on its facility in the Town Center, and Mizuno Golf broke ground on a research and development center. Our team continues to work to attract quality capital investments across our city.

Creekside Park A focal point of the Town Center is Creekside Park, the area behind City Hall that will be the vibrant civic hub for our community. This project is full steam ahead with funding already set aside and the significant hurdle of environmental permits overcome. The project will be put out to bid for construction in the first quarter of 2024. We anticipate awarding a construction contract in the summer.

Green Communities Our city government is pursuing sustainability where it makes environmental AND financial sense.

Building on the success of the glass recycling program started last year, the City Council madeits commitment to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Green Communities certification. Council approved a pilot program with Forsyth County for Johns Creek residents to utilize their various recycling centers.

To reduce the city’s plastic waste, Johns Creek partnered with a local brewery to can their purified water, aka “Creekwater,” in recyclable aluminum as an alternative to plastic bottled water.

The next step in our sustainability efforts is to become an official part of Tree City USA, affirming our commitment to the importance of trees in our city.

Recreation and Parks City Council established Recreation & Parks as its own department this summer; additionally, we celebrated the opening of the 203-acre

Cauley Creek Park. The park, which includes a mixture of passive and active areas, is home to the newly opened Rogers Bridge pedestrian connection over the Chattahoochee River and a public art installation made of steel from the previous historic bridge. To continue our focus on building greater community, we have continued our shift to resident volunteers driving our community events to reach more residents, especially our families with children, with bigger and better annual traditions than ever before.

Looking ahead As we look forward to the new year, I’m confident that we will continue to stay focused on what is best for our community’s future. I know that our city will continue to deliver high-quality services and amenities that both increase our quality of life and bring value to our community’s residents and businesses.

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2024 marks renewed effort for great community journalism What motivates a person to identify a problem and resolve to be a part of the solution?

What makes someone read a troublesome news article or see something that bothHANS APPEN Publisher ers them in their community and say, “You know what? I can fix that.”

These are questions I’ve thought about and discussed in conversations with many of you in 2023.

The constant is that we have no problem identifying the problems: Food is too expensive. Government

doesn’t seem to work. Housing, what inventory there is to be had, is unaffordable and unattainable. Our kids are inheriting a world full of boogey men of our own creation.

But what are the solutions? What, if anything, can we do to move the needle?

The Appen Press Club hosted an event last week at Olde Blind Dog in Milton. We lined up our reporting staff, stood them in front of microphones, and discussed the work of our newsroom in 2023 and some of the projects on the horizon for next year.

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I was approached by one young woman, a college student, would told me she would be graduating in May with a degree in journalism. She’d come to the event to network and given the opportunity, she wanted to ask me for my thoughts on the future of the industry I love and work in every day.

She is still a true believer and loves what she is studying, but the reality of graduating and growing up was sinking in.

“I want to make a difference in people’s lives. Can you still do that in journalism? I am worried that despite journalists’ best efforts to inform, people don’t take it seriously anymore, or just don’t care.”

She told me about important stories she had written for her college newspaper that seemed to disappear into the void. That many of her peers confessed they hadn’t even known their school has a student run newspaper.

What makes someone read a troublesome news article or see something that bothers them in their community and say, “You know what? I can fix that.”

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Dozens of people were lined up to talk to our reporters, from all over metro Atlanta. Young and old, black and white, rich and poor. They were given an opportunity to be heard, in their community, and they showed up.

We heard from people discussing veterans’ issues, protecting local arts, government transparency, civic engagement and much more. For an hour after the event had officially ended people wanted to contribute to their local newspaper because they cared about the stories that were being told – and the stories that needed to be told.

I continue to believe that showing up is half the battle. Meet people where they are and listen. They will tell you what is important to them, what inspires them to action and to service, but you have to put in the work.

My commitment to you in 2024 is to continue to put in the work. We are proudly your local newspaper and are ready and willing to be a part of the solution.

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New year brings more outreach, access to the arts In just a few short weeks, the Spruill Center for the Arts will begin our 49th year of providing arts programming for our community. We’ll be unveiling a new 8,300 square foot ALAN MOTHNER addition that will CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts house seven new studio spaces and a community room that will greatly enhance our current space at our Chamblee Dunwoody Road Education Center. These new studios will allow us to grow our ceramics program (one that typically fills on the first day of registration), glass studio, and painting and drawing facilities. We’ll also be adding a blacksmithing shop and a wood studio to bring some attention to the industrial arts.

At the Spruill Gallery on Ashford Dunwoody Road, we’ll be closed for the month of January as we give the old Spruill home a much-needed interior and exterior refresh. We’ll then open with the first of four shows this season and feature “Through Lines”

by Amanda Banks, Gavin Bernard & Amberly Hui Hood, opening Feb. 12.

In 2023, 7,394 students have thrived in our 816 class offerings at our education center; hundreds of whom received scholarships to support their artistic endeavors. Another 2,669 budding artists have utilized our studios to further their skills though our open studio programs in

ceramics, jewelry, glass, painting and drawing. And 2,061 visitors immersed themselves in five varied shows at the Spruill Gallery. But it goes beyond just numbers.

Last year culminated in the completion of our strategic plan that will increase our reach and impact for years to come. Our service to community is inherent in our mission and includes support for artists, outreach at major events, advocacy and implementation of public art, and scholarships and access to the arts for underserved populations. In addition to new class offerings designed to meet the needs of our community, we’ll also work to serve not only as a place to take classes or see a show, but as a true community center based on the arts. Our recently opened Free Community Art Closet will provide access for anyone that needs a little creative pick-me-up. Our Creative Connections will serve those in the community suffering from cognitive impairments. And our scholarship program will support children and adults so that there are no financial barriers to access to our incredible programming.

Creativity takes community. And centers like ours should be a love letter to the community that we serve. We are charged with creativity and using art as a form of expression; of collectively helping to define culturally what it means to be human. As our community grows, we realize that more and more families are looking for inclusive, creative spaces to spend quality time together. We hope you’ll join us.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK WORK SESSION AND COUNCIL MEETING 2024 PUBLIC MEETING CALENDAR January 2 January 22 February 12 March 4 March 25 April 15 May 6 May 28 June 17 July 8 July 29 August 19 September 9 September 30 October 21 November 18 December 9

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** Work Session at 5:00 pm followed by Council Meeting at 7:00 pm at City Hall - 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

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January book events kick off new year with a bang

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Sawnee EMC Announces Rate Decrease for 2024 (CUMMING, GA) Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (Sawnee EMC) announced today that its Board of Directors (Board) recently approved a retail rate decrease which will occur on energy bills sent out beginning January 2, 2024. This rate reduction will occur in the Sawnee’s Rate Schedule “R”, Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA), a billing component utilized in most Sawnee EMC rate schedules. This action will affect all Sawnee EMC residential accounts and most of its commercial accounts.

The WPCA is a factor that changes periodically, either up or down, and is necessary to account for fluctuations in Sawnee EMC’s wholesale power and other costs. The use of a WPCA factor is a common practice used in setting rates by electric utilities nationwide.

This billing component provides a way to account for changes in the price of the factors used to generate electricity, as well as other items within the utility, which can increase or decrease throughout the year.

“As an electric cooperative, Sawnee EMC’s Board reviews the WPCA on a regular basis and adjusts it accordingly, which is an efficient practice when compared to a permanent rate change,” states Blake House, Vice President of Member Services.

With the WPCA decrease, Sawnee EMC’s member-owners will see an average reduction of $16.63 per 1,000 kWh consumed, when compared to their December 2023 billing statement. As variables change within the electric utility industry, Sawnee EMC’s Board will continue to review the WPCA and adjust it as needed to continue to provide reliable, safe and affordable electricity to Sawnee EMC’s member-owners.

“It is important to communicate to our member-owners, that Sawnee EMC’s Board and staff are always conscious of keeping the cost of electricity affordable and keeping the supply reliable. Many variables are considered when setting the WPCA factor, and when it is prudent to do so, we will pass these savings on to our members,” states Michael Goodroe, President and CEO. Additionally, as a trusted energy provider to its members, Sawnee EMC has several energy saving tips and information available at sawnee.com in the Energy Solutions Center.

For additional information or questions regarding WPCA or any aspect of your Sawnee EMC account, please contact our Customer Call Center at 770-887-2363, via email at customerservice@sawnee.com, text 678-999-8124 or visit its website at sawnee.com.

About Sawnee EMC Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to approximately 173,500 members in seven (7) counties of greater north Georgia. Sawnee’s total assets exceed $881 million, with energy sales of 3.7 billion kWh and annual revenue of approximately $441 million. With a team of approximately 360 dedicated professionals and over 12,006 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…

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After the book-buying bustle of the holidays, the number of author events in January may seem small, but some are certainly mighty.

Karen White, Milton’s own New York Times bestseller, will be in conversation with suspense author Deborah Goodrich Royce Jan. 12 at Poe & Company Bookstore.

Then, Brad Taylor, author of the blockbuster Pike Logan series, will appear at the Milton Library Jan. 27. Hosted by A Novel Idea, Taylor will be discussing and signing his latest military thriller, “Dead Man’s Hand,” available that day from Bookmiser.

A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, including eight years with Delta Force, Taylor serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies when he isn’t writing.

When he is, he’s penning intricate storylines packed with authenticity for readers who “love the ticking-clock action,” accord-

Book happenings.

Thursdays, Jan. 4-25, Organizing Your Novel Workshop. Writer and teacher Brandi Bradley will lead a four-week course for writers. 6 p.m. each Thursday in January. $95. Bookmiser, 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-5095611. bookmiser.net Friday, Jan. 12, Karen White, Debra Goodrich Royce. The authors will discuss Royce’s latest release, “Reef Road.” 5 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com Saturday, Jan. 13, Paige Watts. The seasoned travel writer will sign her new book, “What’s With Atlanta: The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the ATL.” Noon. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232-9331. read-it-again.com Tuesday, Jan. 16, Robert Gwaltney, Andrew Diaz Winkelmann and DL Mitchell. A Novel Idea will host Gwaltney, the 2023 Georgia Author of the Year for First Novel, along with other new authors Winkelmann and Mitchell. Mitchell, a practicing small animal veterinarian, will be launching her debut title that evening. 7 p.m.

Free. Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta.

770-509-5611. bookmiser.net/bookevents.html Saturday, Jan. 20, Lauren Walier.

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New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor will speak at the Milton Library Jan. 27.

ing to Kirkus Reviews. And, with over 3 million books in print, Taylor’s fast-paced, informed approach is a proven winner.

To submit an author event for the upcoming month, email Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi at kathydesjardins3@gmail.com by the 15th.

author’s real-life story as a ballroom champion with cerebral palsy, will be the focus of a reading and CP fundraiser. 2 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com Saturday, Jan. 20, Dr. Nicole B. Hight. The local author and pediatrician will be signing her new release, “You Are Made for This!” During a discussion with parents, she’ll explore whether a chapter a day can keep the doctor away and how a love of reading in early childhood may reduce adolescent stress and boost brain and mental health in teens. 3 p.m. Free. Johns Creek Books, 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, 770-696-9999. johnscreekbooks.com Saturday, Jan. 27, Dorothy Padgett.

Atlanta Authors presents Padgett discussing her nonfiction work, “Jimmy Carter: Elected President with Pocket Change & Peanuts,” with a foreword by Carter. Free, in person or online. 2 p.m.

Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. 404612-9700. forl.net/atlanta-authors Saturday, Jan. 27, Brad Taylor. The New York Times bestselling author of 17 titles will celebrate the release of “Dead Man’s Hand,” the 18th installment in his Pike Logan Series.

A Novel Idea will host Taylor, who will sign books sold by Bookmiser. 4 p.m.

Free. Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road. 770-509-5611. bookmiser.net/ book-events.html

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When you’re in London and go for a tea with, whether it be your friends or family, we want it to kind of have that feel right here.

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Ginger Room invites guests to traditional British teatime

By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Ginger Room invites guests to experience a traditional British teatime in the oldest home in downtown Alpharetta.

Roswell couple Karl Walbrook and Angela Avery opened The Ginger Room in February 2021 after two years of searching for a location to expand their hit farmers market business Ginger Yums.

After COVID-19 temporarily closed the Alpharetta Farmers Market, Walbrook said their customers sought a physical location to buy Ginger Yums juice. During this process, Avery said they found the perfect spot at 61 Roswell St. The Skelton-Teasley House was built in 1856 for Dr. Oliver Skelton, a local physician and the city’s first postmaster, and his wife.

“I think it all worked out divinely because spacewise, being the oldest home, it has that character and charm that we wanted,” Avery said.

At The Ginger Room, guests can enjoy a traditional afternoon or high tea, with a choice from more than 50 blends, finger foods, pastries and fresh scones baked daily, with clotted cream and jam.

On weekdays, The Ginger Room offers its a la carte menu, where guests can sample individual items without a reservation for afternoon or high tea.

But, above all, Avery said the tea house invites its patrons to experience an intimate, unique experience.

“When you’re in London and go for a tea with, whether it be your friends or family, we want it to kind of have that feel right here,” she said.

A love of ginger Around 2018, Avery and Walbrook founded Ginger Yums, which promotes the natural benefits of ginger through a variety of fresh juices.

The couple began selling Ginger Yums at the Alpharetta Farmers Market in 2019 to immediate success. The brand has since expanded to five markets across Metro Atlanta and a new sip room at 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

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Angela Avery and Karl Walbrook smile outside The Ginger Room at 61 Roswell St. in Alpharetta Dec. 19. The couple co-own the authentic British tea house, which opened in the historic Skelton-Teasley House in February 2021.

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Continued from Page 10 “Our customers, they wanted a place to come and get their juice, but we were like, ‘Well, we don’t want to just do a juice bar,’” Avery said. “We were like, ‘We want to do a juice and tea house, something really, really cool.’ We love tea houses, and we love experiences.”

Avery and Walbrook, a London native, said they enjoyed hosting holiday high tea for their friends and family before they conceived the business.

Their mutual love for hosting teatime, as well as the demand from their farmers market clientele, inspired The Ginger Room.

“Well, I said, what I want to do as well is have an authentic tea house, so we could do our afternoon teas here,” Walbrook said.

Now in its second year of business, The Ginger Room has been named among the state’s nine best tea rooms

by Explore Georgia and sees visitors from across the United States.

An authentic experience There are formal three teatime options at The Ginger Room: afternoon, high and children’s tea.

Each variation is served on a traditional three-tiered tower, with the bottom level including a selection of finger sandwiches such as English egg salad and smoked pimento cheese.

The second level features handmade scones from Walbrook’s recipe from his days in grammar school.

“We make those scones fresh each and every day for our towers and for our guests who pop in,” Avery said.

“And then you have fresh clotted cream made in house, and then you have your jams as well. We usually do strawberry, lemon curd and ginger, of course, because we’re in The Ginger Room.”

Avery said the top level, which highlights a rotating selection of specialty treats, is mostly sourced from local vendors at farmers markets.

The towers feature The Ginger Room’s exclusive ginger mini donuts from Orchard Bakery; English shortbread crown cookies from Angel Lane in Cumming; and teacup and teapot cookies from a bakery in Vinings.

Some desserts, such as Bakewell tarts and truffles, are baked in-house

by Walbrook.

Although the expansion of their ginger-based businesses has kept them busy, the couple still stop by The Ginger Room frequently, especially on weekends. Since many of the recipes originated from Walbrook’s expertise, he is often found in the

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The Skelton-Teasley House at 61 Roswell St. in Alpharetta was built in 1856 for local physician and postmaster Dr. Oliver Skelton. After years of housing an office and serving as an art gallery, it is now home to The Ginger Room. kitchen or greeting guests.

“He still makes every shepherd’s pie,” Avery said. “He’s trained them really good on the scones, so you can’t tell if he made them or one of the kitchen staff made them because they’re perfect now.”

Guests can also order high tea, which is an elevated version of afternoon tea with hot savory items such as shepherd’s pie, tomato pie, quiche Lorraine or croissant sandwiches.

Based on request and availability, Walbrook also cooks his chef’s special, salmon en croute.

Children’s tea is a simplified version of afternoon tea for visitors 10 years old and younger.

Although afternoon and high tea can be served at any sitting time, The Ginger Room seats guests for tea between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays and at 12:30 and 3 p.m. on weekends.

Individual items can be served a la carte throughout the week, but Avery recommends making a reservation for any experience at The Ginger Room.

“Everyone is truly welcome,” Avery said. “And we really want everyone to come and experience The Ginger Room.”

A table is set for tea for two at The Ginger Room at 61 Roswell St. in Alpharetta Dec. 19. Guests can sample the business’s a la carte menu or enjoy a traditional afternoon or high tea during set times on weekdays and weekends.

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DEC. 28 — JAN. 7

ELLA BETH AT THE VELVET NOTE

What: Ella Beth, an Australian jazzsoul singer/songwriter and previous finalist on The Voice Vietnam, will perform.

When: Friday, Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $39 More info: thevelvetnote.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

What: Make unforgettable memories with a concert of favorites by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

The program includes the “Waltz” from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Mendelssohn’s “Nocturne” from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Rossini’s “Overture” from “La gazza ladra,” Offenbach’s “Can-Can” and Strauss waltzes.

When: Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Starting at $53.50 More info: sandyspringsga.gov

NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

What: Make unforgettable memories with a concert of favorites by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The program includes the “Waltz” from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Mendelssohn’s “Nocturne” from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Rossini’s “Overture” from “La gazza ladra,” Offenbach’s “Can-Can” and Strauss waltzes.

When: Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Starting at $53.50 More info: sandyspringsga.gov

RING IN THE NEW

What: Ring in the new year with a party in Studio Theatre, including DJ Newk playing dancing favorites, a buffet of light bites, coffee and desserts, and a glass of sparkling beverage to toast the new year at midnight.

When: Sunday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.

Where: Studio Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: $65 More info: sandyspringsga.gov

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT BROOK RUN PARK

What: Holiday Lights returns for a 4th year with a self-guided walkable display.

When: Until Dec. 31, 5-10 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

DECK THE SQUARE

What: Visit the historic Town Square to indulge in the holiday

spirit by checking out a display of 45 community-decorated Christmas Trees.

When: Until Jan. 2 Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta Street, Roswell More info: roswell365.com

TOMMY STINSON AT FROM THE EARTH

What: Tommy Stinson, renowned for his role in The Replacements, will perform solo.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: $25 More info: ftebrewing.com

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EXPLORING THE FREEDOM OF WHOLENESS

What: Fredrika Mele Stillwater Scruggs, a healing arts practitioner, will lead a free event about selfhealing.

When: Sunday, Jan. 7, 11:15 a.m.

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TONY THOMAS: ‘SCENES FROM MY TRAVELS’

What: See original drawings and paintings by local artist Tony Thomas, including of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Multnomah Falls and Devils Tower National Monument.

When: Until Jan. 12, business hours Where: Community Gallery at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF ATLANTA EXHIBITION

What: The Portrait Society of Atlanta presents its annual member exhibition.

When: Until Jan. 20, business hours Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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Northern Ridge announces November Eagle Scouts ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton) is proud to announce a new class of Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review Nov. 30 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

From left: Gregory Borgerding, of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of shelving units and repair/renovation of the ramps for the Pinecrest Academy Theater Department storage shed.

Connor Oneacre, Troop 51, sponsored by American Legion Post 201, whose project was the design and construction of wooden benches for the Arbor Terrace memory care unit.

Sean Collins, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian

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Andrew Prokash, of Troop 1857, sponsored by Christ the Shepard Lutheran Church, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor greenhouse for Webb Bridge Middle School.

Austin Song, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a sensory garden and trail for the courtyard at Barnwell Elementary School.

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Healing together: understanding and supporting those with PTSD

By Alexa Mellman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Summit Counseling Center Understanding the far-reaching impacts of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is crucial for both those directly affected by it and their support networks.

When a person experiences trauma (through experiences such as military combat, accidents, abuse, or assault), their body releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. In individuals with PTSD, this stress response can become dysregulated, resulting in disproportionate reactions even in safe situations. PTSD’s effects on the brain can lead to heightened alertness or edginess, sleep issues, difficulty controlling emotions, and more. Beyond mental health, PTSD affects the body, increasing the risk of health issues including heart problems, immune and stomach issues,

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PRESERVING THE PAST

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Frank Dailey − Alpharetta resident and war hero Since starting my weekly column on local history for Appen Media nearly two years ago, I have met many noteworthy and fascinating individuals who have contributed much to the North Fulton story.

BOB MEYERS One overly modest Columnist Alpharetta resident stands out in my mind as being worthy of special attention. At 102 years of age, Franklyn Dailey is one of the few remaining members of the Greatest Generation of World War ll combat veterans.

He is living proof of the adage that age is just a number. His mind is sharp, he lives alone and gets around with or without a walker. He has a wonderful story to tell.

Born of Irish descent Feb. 5, 1921 in Brockport, a village near Rochester, New York, Daily was a teenager when the worst of the Great Depression panicked the nation. A gifted student, he had the good fortune of attending Catholic schools, graduating from high school with a near 4-point average at the age of 14. He then worked briefly at Eastman Kodak Company until he enrolled in Niagara University where he remained until Caroline O’Day, Congresswoman at Large for New York State, nominated him in 1939 for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Daily graduated from the academy as an honor student in 1942 in the first accelerated three-year class of World War ll.

Dailey served as the gunnery officer aboard the USS Edison, a Gleaves-class destroyer, one of 66 destroyers of that class built between 1938--42. They were still being constructed when the U.S. entered the war and were among the earliest destroyers to see action. Dailey was one of 16 officers and 260 enlisted men on the ship. Later in the war the upgraded Fletcher Class destroyer was introduced. Most Annapolis graduates were assigned as gunnery officers because of their extensive training. Civilian sailors were assigned to navigation and seamanship tasks, according to Dailey.

Gleaves class destroyers had four 5-inch 38 caliber guns. The gun could shoot a 55-pound projectile 18,000 yards and was a workhorse weapon throughout the war. The Edison patrolled the Atlantic Ocean protecting commercial shipping from German air, sea and submarine attacks and took part in five major landing operations, Casablanca, Sicily, Anzio, Salerno and southern France, all part of a plan leading to the invasion of Normandy in June

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The USS Edison was the first warship in WW Il named after inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who received the Navy’s Distinguished Service Medal for his contributions to the Navy during WW l. The ship escorted merchant and other ships transiting the Atlantic and provided support to troops during WW ll invasions in Europe. The ship was launched in November 1940 and commissioned in January 1941. Frank Dailey was gunnery officer aboard the ship following his graduation with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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Frank Dailey at home in Alpharetta. Frank is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and served aboard the destroyer USS Edison in World War ll. He is the author of three books.

1944. The objective of Dailey’s ship was to support infantry landings by destroying German defensive guns.

The Battle of Anzio was the most difficult of the five landings, says Dailey. It took place between January and June 1944 when some 50,000 Allied troops staged an amphibious landing about 30 miles south of Rome near the town of Anzio. The Joint U.S.--Royal Navy Task Force 81 included some 400 ships of all kinds, including 28 destroyers to support the landings. Following the initial invasion, the Germans counterattacked and forced larger ships to move farther offshore, increasing the pressure on the

smaller, more nimble destroyers. The Edison provided fire support to troops on the beachhead and escorted cargo ships and transports bringing supplies to the beachhead. The Allies prevailed at a high cost. American casualties in the Anzio battle amounted to 24,000 killed and wounded plus thousands of cases of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases common in the marshes close to the beachhead.

While in the Navy Frank undertook flight training in Pensacola on multiengine aircraft and obtained his wings in 1945. After training, he was assigned to a squadron based in Kodiak Alaska where he was a co-pilot. Later he flew missions as a pilot in the Aleutian Islands in a Lockheed P2V Neptune aircraft monitoring enemy radio transmissions and submarines. He spent more than 20 years in the Navy, and was active in the Naval Air Reserve for 20 years after the war where he commanded a squadron and advanced to Captain.

On April 1 1944, Frank married Marguerite Virginia Parker (1920-2017) at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

Known as Peggy, she and Frank had eight

children, 18 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Several years ago, they moved to Alpharetta to be near some of their children who live in town and surrounding communities.

Frank is the author of three books, all of which are available on Amazon. “My Times with the Sisters and Other Events,” published in 2000, is a personal story of growing up as a student in Catholic schools. “The Triumph of Instrument Flight: A Retrospective in the Century of U.S. Aviation” was published in 2004 and “A Destroyer’s Role in World War II Naval Convoys and Invasion Landings” was published in 2009. He still maintains a website with additional stories, www. daileyint.com.

Frank Dailey is a warrior hero who deserves a prominent place in our local history.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@ bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

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The what, why and how of composting Would you like a garden that requires less labor, produces stronger and healthier plants with less chemicals and other pest management treatments, and uses less water and fertilizer? If so, you GEORGE SCESNEY need to change the Guest Columnist fertility and physical condition of your soil from the natural hard pack Georgia red clay (commonly known as "dirt") to a wonderfully loose crumbly lightweight bio-system known as "soil"—full of the microorganisms that assist all our plants to thrive. To do this, we must add compost, a soil conditioner and wonder food for these microorganisms that create the soil bio-system.

What is compost? It is nothing more than organic matter – leaves, grass trimmings, kitchen peelings, shredded paper and chopped up plants that assist microorganisms to "eat." Compost is made by mixing organic matter together in an optimum ratio of four parts carbon sources (leaves, grass clippings paper, cardboard) to one part nitrogen sources (kitchen peelings,) chopping it all up into small particles, wetting it down to provide water for the microorganisms that come from the small amount of soil we add, and putting it into a pile big enough to retain the heat generated by the growth of the microorganisms (heat helps speed the process along). Flipping the pile every couple of weeks helps speed the decomposition of the organic matter into a loose, crumbly, earthy-smelling material we call compost.

How does compost do all these great things for our garden? First, as a soil conditioner, its small particles break up hard pack clay when mixed in, either by the action of earthworms or by the actions of humans with tools. Clay particles are like little plates that can pack tightly together.

Compost particles, once they get between these "plates," keep open spaces between them, allowing air and water (up to 50% by volume) to freely enter and leave. The increased air space allows more water to penetrate deeper into the soil, reducing the evaporation that would happen if it were on the surface. These air spaces also get more water to the root zone of the plant for its use. And since water heats/cools more slowly than soil, the added water reduces the temperature swings in the soil that are harmful to

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About the author This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Roswell resident George Scesney. George has been a Master Gardener since 2008 and has been gardening for over 50 years. George enjoys doing his own composting, landscaping and vegetable gardening, including growing food for the local food bank. Originally from New York, he has been in Georgia since 1976 and has mastered the art of gardening in the south. plant growth.

But more importantly, compost, as the remnants of the food microorganisms have eaten to grow and reproduce, contains many of the minerals that plants need. As they feed on and break down the organic matter, the microorganisms release carbon and nitrogen – two major minerals required by plants. In addition, the weak acids produced by the microorgan-

isms by feeding on the organic matter help break down sand, rock and clay, releasing many other required minerals. Further, all of these minerals are changed from their solid forms into simpler forms of ions in a water-based solution, which is the only way plants can take them in through their root systems.

So, compost is a good way to have a healthy, productive, low-labor

garden. It is up to you to decide how much compost you want and the scale, effort and science you want to invest to reach healthy soil.

There are many ways to scale your composting needs: a two-gallon compost container that sits on your kitchen counter, a five-gallon container that fits under your sink or lives in the garage, tumblers that reside outside from 5 to 20 gallons, and bins made of wood or wire that can be any size you need depending on how much raw material you have. Or you can go low tech and simply put the organic matter on your garden surface and cover it with soil.

You can mix the organic matter in small to large batches; you can turn it regularly or tumble it daily to speed the process, or go low tech and put it on the ground, cover it with soil and let nature do the job. The more work you do, the faster the result.

You can mix organic matter in precise carbon/nitrogen ratios, monitor its breakdown by tracking temperatures, adjust the results by varying raw materials, or just go low tech and pile it up and let it rot at a slower pace.

There can be as little or as much scale, effort and science in your compost production as you want. All of the details about composting are readily available in the UGA Publications cited in the resources, but here is the important thing - organic matter feeds the microorganisms that create the compost and the soil bio-system that depends on the compost. If you stop feeding these microorganisms, the soil bio-system and its benefits slowly deteriorate along with the garden that depends on it. To learn more about the value of compost for your garden, the steps involved in making compost at home, and how to best use it in your garden, check out “Composting at Home”, my presentation on the NFMG YouTube channel at https:// youtu.be/WumXZnvo9aM. Happy composting!

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Christmas 2023 − Letter from Ray Appen Well. Well, what?

Been a very hard year in too many ways with too many people we loved. But there was some good as well.

RAY APPEN I never cease to Publisher Emeritus be surprised when ideas, experiences, or things you read years ago return from the back side of memory after having been lost for so long. Like the dark side of the moon – always unseen, until there is light – and then boom, back front and center, so close you can touch it: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities” – 1859. (10th grade literature class) One problem of growing old is memory. I may have used Dickens in a prior Christmas letter; I suspect this. Hmmmm. Apologies if I did.

Things don’t seem to have changed much since 1859 though, have they?

That one sentence covers a lot of ground – like miles and miles perhaps. It will suffice as a multi-faceted description of 2023. I will however, side with just one part of the description – “seasons” – “season of light” as well as “spring of hope.” The rest of the description does fit but we must pick our battles, which mountains we want to climb or the destinations to pursue.

I choose “light.”

Our children brought light to us this year as they almost always do. If we can’t find light with them, where can we find it?

All three of our kids and our three grandchildren live close to us now and shared a ton of time with us this year – here in Alpharetta and on Dog Island. We get to participate in their story often – priceless.

Time and light. Time and light.

Time – the only true constant. What we do with it; how we use it; who we help with it; what picture we paint with it; what images we create and then see in the mirror, we can only see with light. Our reflection in the mirror is only darkness without light.

If we are not using our time wisely – to nurture our soul, to feed it and sustain it – what are we thinking?

Early this morning before the day starts, I sit next to our Christmas tree, full of light and ornaments as I ponder 2023. Many of the ornaments are mini-picture frames with photos of us and our kids from a long time ago – memories – memories hanging from wire hooks in a field of green and wrapped in scent. If I close my eyes, I can time-travel back; it doesn’t take much. If I open my eyes, I see the light – symbols of hope for the future. We have a Douglas fir this year. I think next year we will buy a live tree so we can plant it after the season. Why haven’t we done that before?

My writing chair next to our Douglas fir is in front of several large windows. Outside, a stand of old growth trees – which is our backyard – has almost finished shedding its leaves. A few burnt orange, yellow and brown leaves remain and tremble in the getting-colder-by-the-hour wind, then fall randomly and unhurriedly float to the ground to start to become soil again. Like watching time pass, minute by minute in the form of falling leaves. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were so excited to see those same trees starting to bud?

Memory of the past and what is “memory of the future?” We cling to what we know, to what has made us happy, to what made us feel safe, secure and loved. We watch it, nurture it, seek it, covet it, guard it, embrace it, until, until it begins to slip away just outside of our grasp, like the shadow of a train passing farther and farther away from us down a track until it disappears completely, out of sight, from light into darkness.

But if we slow down enough, we can find an even richer, more secure place in-between the past and the future – here, now, in this very moment – a place which can produce all the light and hope we need for tomorrow.

Christina and I, along with Amelia and a friend went to see a play, “Annie,” last night at the Fox Theater.

The Fox is magical. It is a restored historic theater in downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street, a theater that Margaret Mitchell might have attended while she was writing “Gone with the Wind” in the ’30s. The Fox opened on Dec. 25, 1929 – Christmas Day – just two months after the stock market crash and the start of the Great Depression.

Just sitting in the Fox and experiencing it is worth the trip. It is a

living, breathing, tribute to humanity – something we almost lost years ago – something we magically created and something we collectively saved from the wrecker’s ball. “Save the Fox” was a sign I’ll always remember that hung on a wall in my friend Bill Greenwood’s restaurant, a really old sign.

We need to do more stuff like that – work together to build – to save and preserve things that give our lives meaning and light – things that nurture our souls.

And how ironic that we saw “Annie” at the Fox – in December no less.

“Annie” was set during the depth of the Great Depression and portrays the misery and hopelessness that so many people experienced in those dark days. But it was not a play about giving up; it was about hope – and light – something we desperately need today.

In “Annie,” orphan children were

rescued. The good guys won. The bad guys lost. Love prevailed and darkness and despair turned to light and hope.

I suspect that no one felt the chill in the air as they left the Fox last night. Instead, they felt warm, happy, safe and secure if only for a few precious magic moments.

Paraphrased below are a few of the lyrics from “Annie” which should give us all hope and comfort this Christmas season and into 2024.

Tomorrow, tomorrow The sun’ll come out tomorrow Tomorrow, You’re always A day away!

Merry Christmas to all of you with hope, light, and best wishes.

— The Appens

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The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award .

All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Neil Trust at the City of Johns Creek Procurement Division at purchasing@johnscreekga.gov or (678) 512-3233. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to wave technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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Johns Creek city staff commemorate the completion of the intersection improvement at Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama roads Dec. 22. The $5 million project is intended to reduce traffic congestion in the area.

Johns Creek Construction Manager Riki Forney, who led the intersection improvement at Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama roads, describes the project to Interim City Manager Kimberly Greer Dec. 22.

Review: Continued from Page 3 By the end of October 2025, city leaders expect 100 percent occupancy of the Town Center and its grand opening.

The project includes Medley, a mixed-used development headed by Avalon’s Mark Toro, and Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific as well as public investments in the form of park space and infrastructure improvements.

The city has begun work on a number of projects to enhance the Town Center area, like a pedestrian tunnel under Medlock Bridge Road and intersection improvements for Medlock Bridge as well as the entrance to Medley. No definitive date for the groundbreaking on Toro’s development has been set.

Creek Water, Johns Creek’s alternative to plastic water bottles, is featured at the city’s Literary Fair Oct. 1.

A green city This year, the city also centered on sustainability to advance its Green Communities certification through the Atlanta Regional Commission, a strategic priority that was set at the beginning of the year.

Olivia Ammons, assistant to the city manager, said Johns Creek’s “Going Green” is the branded effort of pursuing the certification, which involved launching the logo and the Sustainability Resource Center webpage in the spring.

Added to the city’s successful glass recycling location that opened last fall, Johns Creek partnered with Forsyth County for a 90-day recycling pilot program this September.

Previously, residents recycled through Keep North Fulton Beautiful in Sandy Springs, but the program with Forsyth County provides a northern option for recycling drop-offs.

Following the 90-day period, the city is set to review the results of the pilot program to determine the feasibility of a long-term partnership for recycling

services.

Johns Creek also awarded grant funding to Ocee Elementary and Northview High School through its new “Go Green” grant program, intended to encourage environmental stewardship and education among K-12 students.

A project started internally, the city began providing event vendors with aluminum cans of “Creek Water,” poised to reduce the tens of thousands of plastic water bottles distributed at functions each year.

Jones Bridge widening The biggest transportation project of the year is the widening of Jones Bridge Road, intended to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety and access from Waters Road to State Bridge Road. A two-year effort, the project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2025.

Public Works Director Chris Haggard provided an updated total construction cost at $23 million. Funded by transportation special purpose local option sales tax, or TSPLOST I funding, the project saw a price hike from the $11 million budgeted in 2016.

Another major transportation project this year is the $5 million intersection improvement at Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama roads. Its ribboncutting was held Dec. 22.

The project includes the addition of turn lanes and pedestrian improvements, to assist in the reduction of delays and congestion, while also providing pedestrian connectivity along the corridor.

According to the city’s webpage for the project, Haynes Bridge Road was designed to handle 12,390 cars a day but had reached 47 percent over capacity.

This year, Haggard said Johns Creek has spent $16 million in total on completed transportation projects, which includes $4 million in annual resurfacing. But, he said more has been spent on projects still in the works.

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