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Bellmere Garden Club members and city officials stand with new markers honoring veterans and fallen heroes at Newtown Park May 27.
Newtown Park memorials honor armed service heroes
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Newly installed memorial markers at Newtown Park honor those who answered the nation’s call.
A May 27 ceremony marked the installation and was attended by residents and city officials, including Mayor John Bradberry.
A gold star memorial honors families with military service members who died while defending the United States. A blue star memorial pays tribute to all veterans.
North Atlanta’s Bellmere Garden Club raised funds and coordinated the installation. Most of the club’s members live in Johns Creek.
Past President Barbara Taylor said she got the idea for the markers while attending a dedication for a veterans highway marker in Douglasville decades ago.
“It was a project I was wanting to do for 20
years,” Taylor said. “They are just so special, and they only get one day a year. I wanted this to be permanent for them.”
After setting a goal of $3,000, the garden club expanded its vision by adding another marker after raising $8,000 during a fundraising bazaar.
Club members sold baked goods, plants, holiday decorations, toys and home goods.
The installation will join thousands of other veterans markers erected by garden clubs throughout the nation. Gold star markers make up a small portion of those, with 17 in Georgia.
The gold stars serve to let the families of deceased veterans know “they are remembered and appreciated,” the Bellmere Garden Club said.
The stars also have a personal importance with Bellmere Garden Club members, almost all of whom have a service member in their family, Taylor said. Her father served in the 1950s as a Navy supply officer in Guam.
Orchestra names Cheng as new music director
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra welcomes a new musical director with an international resume.
Henry Cheng was selected to lead the ensemble, which can include as many as 60 musicians on stage, Executive Director Linda Brill said.
Cheng said he is grateful to join the orchestra and looks forward to becoming a part of the Johns Creek community.
“This isn’t about making music. It’s about building something meaningful and lasting, and serving a community that truly values innovation, education and the arts,” Cheng said. “Orchestras grow when they serve, and my vision is for JCSO to become a place where people feel connected, inspired and proud of what we create together, not just on stage, but throughout the city.”
JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/PROVIDED The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra welcomes new Musical Director Henry Cheng to lead the ensemble.
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Woman reports damage to truck parked at home
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported to police May 24 that her vehicle had been keyed.
The woman told police that an someone had keyed the driver-side door of her Dodge Ram pickup truck. The vehicle had been parked on the south side of her Delft Way residence and had not been moved in five days.
She told police that none of her neighbors witnessed the incident and that there are no surveillance cameras in the area.
Police provided the woman with a case number and a link to evidence. com to upload pictures of the damage.
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Man discovers cocaine left at apartment door
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were called to an apartment on Craftsman Street May 25 after a man reported finding suspicious items at his front door.
The said that the night before, he found a paper towel folded up and tucked under the door knocker, covering the lookout hole on the door. He removed it and opened the towel to find a small bag of what looked like cocaine. The man said he was afraid he was being targeted, so he it moved to his neighbor’s door.
The next day, the man left his home at approximately 7 p.m. and came back 10 minutes later to find a bag left outside his door. The clear La Roche Posay bag had Shout cleaning wipe boxes inside. He found a small green plastic bag tucked inside the Shout
box, which he suspected to be cocaine. He then called 911.
Police took possession of both items that were left at the door. Officers tested the suspected cocaine with a field test kit. Both bags came back with a positive blue color result for cocaine.
Police took the evidence and transported it to the Johns Creek Police Department. Officers emailed a detective for a further investigation.
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Police try to sort out road rage incident
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police received multiple calls May 22 around 4 p.m. in reference to a road rage incident on State Bridge Road and Jones Bridge Road.
Police were dispatched to the area regarding a black Toyota van and a red Kia K5. While in the vicinity, a person in the black van flagged down police.
The Norcross resident told police that he had been in a road rage incident and followed the other vehicle. He advised that during the argument the Kia driver pulled out a small Glock style pistol and stated he would kill him.
A witness told police that he was stopped next to the black van when the driver waved a bat outside the window at the driver of the red Kia. The Kia driver then retrieved his gun and began yelling at the van driver.
The van driver told police that the incident began when he pulled out of the Chick-Fil-A on State Bridge Road and was cut off by the Kia. He stated he showed the driver his middle finger and yelled at the Kia driver. He followed the driver to attempt to get his license plate. He told police that they both stopped their cars at one point.
He admitted to police that he did hold a bat out of the window of his vehicle. The van driver told police that this is when the Kia driver pulled out a gun and threatened to kill him. The Kia driver then returned to his vehicle
and left. The van driver told police that the Kia driver never pointed the gun at him.
Based on the man’s statements, police determined that he was the aggressor and pursued the Kia driver. Using the Flock system, police identified the Kia driver as a delivery driver for a Roswell firm. Police contacted the company but have not been able to obtain any more information on the driver.
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Man faces drug charges after arrest in public park
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 43-year-old Gainesville man was arrested on a drug distribution charge May 17.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to a park on Old Keith Bridge Road after a suspicious vehicle was reported parked there.
The vehicle allegedly was parked in a handicapped spot despite having no placard or plate.
Deputies detained the Gainesville man, who was in the driver’s seat, after he allegedly exposed himself while watching pornography.
A bag of marijuana was hanging out of his pocket, and inside his wallet was methamphetamine in a baggie and folded piece of paper, the sheriff’s office said.
In the vehicle’s center console, deputies found a digital scale with methamphetamine and marijuana residue, a rock of methamphetamine, two spoons with cotton wads and methamphetamine residue and two pipes with marijuana residue.
Under the driver’s seat, deputies found a box of Ziploc bags.
In a dashboard compartment, a bag of methamphetamine crystals was located.
The man was arrested on charges of indecent exposure, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana.
— Jon Wilcox
Georgia Public Service Commission seats on ballot
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ATLANTA — The Appen Media team presents this voters guide as a service to our readers voting in the June 17 special primary for the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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What does the Public Service Commission do?
According to the PSC website, the Georgia Public Service Commission sets “fair and reasonable rates for services under its jurisdiction.” Utilities, like Georgia Power, are typically regulated by the PSC. One of its roles is to govern Georgia Power’s rates and plans.
The PSC is a five-member board that regulates power, energy, natural gas, broadband and railroads, said Paul Glaze, media
and public affairs strategist for Georgia Conservation Voters, an environmental advocacy group.
“What the Public Service Commission does, their mandate is that they are supposed to protect consumers, ensure affordability and make decisions that are in the net benefit of society,” Glaze said.
Every three years, Georgia Power and other natural gas companies present their long-term plans and funding proposals to the Public Service Commission. These plans outline how much electricity the company estimates people will need and how they propose to cover the associated costs.
“The first one is called the IRP or the integrated resource plan. That one is focused on...how much energy are we going to need [and] how do we do it,” Glaze said. “The second one is the rate case. That is where we argue about how much that should cost people.”
Charles Bullock, a political science professor at University of Georgia added that there are hearings for the IRP and rate case so “citizens or representatives of citizen groups can show up and can argue that what the utility is asking for is too much, that the increase should either be denied altogether or perhaps should be scaled back.”
How does the PSC impact me?
The main way the Public Service Commission impacts your everyday life is by determining how much Georgia Power customers pay for electricity.
The PSC sets rates that Georgia Power customers see on their bills, although Glaze noted that rates and bills are not the same, as the commission also approves other fees.
“Since 2023, the average person’s bill has gone up an average of $43 for Georgia Power customers. Of that $43, just under $13 would have been stopped by the [rate] freeze. About $13 was rate increases, about $30 was all these other things,” Glaze said.
When was the last election, and why was it so long ago?
PSC elections were last held in 2020 and have been on hold since 2022 due to a federal lawsuit alleging the election process for commissioners violates the Voting Rights Act, according to WABE.
The commission is divided into five districts. Candidates must live in the district they are running for, but all Georgia residents vote for each seat. Democrats challenged that setup in 2020, arguing that some cities or counties had to shift
to single-member districts because all atlarge seats violated the Voting Rights Act, Bullock said.
“What Democrats were hoping to achieve when they challenged that in court was to have only those voters who live in a district able to vote for a particular PSC commissioner,” Bullock said. “The Democrats thought that if you had single-member districts in which only a majority of the people living in your district could vote for you, that one or maybe two of the seats would elect a Democrat.”
The current commissioners are all Republicans. The PSC has had all Republican members for several years.
The legal challenge paused elections in 2022 and 2024.
“They were enjoined from holding elections until they resolved the question of whether or not the existing arrangement was legal,” Bullock said.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially called for the pair of special elections in February, but the plan to put the two commission districts on the ballot this year was created by state lawmakers last year, according to the Georgia Recorder.
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The new Sandy Springs Police Headquarters and Municipal Court at 620 Morgan Falls Road is set to house Fulton County School’s de-escalation simulator after the organizations finalized an agreement May 20.
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By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Sandy Springs City Council approved an agreement with Fulton County Schools May 20 to house the district’s deescalation simulator in the new Police Headquarters off Morgan Falls Road.
The virtual training environment uses simulations to teach individuals, including law enforcement officers, how to de-escalate potentially violent situations. The system employs virtual reality to create realistic scenarios in a controlled setting, allowing safe use-offorce training.
According to a Sandy Springs memo, the Fulton County Schools Police Department purchased a stateof-the-art simulator in 2022 to train its officers and to engage students studying criminal justice. After receiving a $100,000 grant from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the school district purchased the simulator from Suwanee-based InVeris Training Solutions.
Sandy Springs Police Maj. Dan Nable said finding somewhere to locate the use-of-force and de-escalation simulator benefits both departments.
“It turns out that they have this wonderful system but no place to keep it,” Nable said. “And, we have this wonderful new building … and nothing to put in the room.”
Recognizing the mutual public benefit, the two governments struck an agreement to share maintenance costs, with Sandy Springs covering utilities and any future system upgrades or additions.
The new Sandy Springs Police Headquarters and Municipal Court, which officially opened April 12, is a 130,000-square-foot facility at 620 Morgan Falls Road. There are future
plans for a public safety training facility at the site, but the simulator is set to be in the existing building.
Fulton County Schools officials gave its approval for the agreement ahead of formal approval from Sandy Springs officials. School Board President Kristin McCabe and Schools Police Chief Mark Sulborski signed it May 1.
Beginning in July 2027, the city and the school district agree to split the anticipated annual maintenance cost of around $14,000. For the first year of the agreement, the Fulton County Schools Police Department will absorb all the cost.
Nable said most of the maintenance work will involve software upgrades, and the Sandy Springs Police Department has the option to purchase system enhancements.
According to the system’s extended warranty, the weapon attachments include a pistol, rifle, shotgun, taser and spray.
“We believe [the cost] is minimal compared to the benefit that we get out of this system,” he said, explaining the value of the value of the virtual reality system.
Nable told elected officials that he can take people, sworn officers or civilians, to the gun range and teach them marksmanship.
“What I can’t teach at the firing range is the judgmental portion of it … should you pull the trigger?” Nable said. “Or should you use a different de-escalation tactic? That’s what this system does … help educate our officers.”
He said Citizens Police Academy enrollees will also have opportunity to check it out during the biannual nineweek course.
“We believe that it’s a very valuable experience for just those few thousand dollars each year to keep it up,” Nable said.
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A federal district judge sided with the plaintiffs, but that lower court’s decision was reversed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case last year. Last summer, another lawsuit was filed regarding the constitutionality of the Legislature’s plan to restart the PSC elections and extend the current commissioners’ terms, thereby exceeding the terms for which they were initially elected to serve.
A federal judge dismissed the case earlier this year, Georgia Recorder reported. Who can vote in these elections?
No changes were made to the election structure following the lawsuits. The candidates must live in their districts, but the elections are statewide, so all Georgia voters can cast ballots in both races.
Here are the candidate Q&A’s:
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Public Service Commission, District 3
District 3 includes the Metro Atlanta counties of Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton. The candidates are Democrats Daniel Blackman, Peter Hubbard, Robert Jones and Keisha Waites. The winner of the primary will face Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in November.
*Note: Daniel Blackman’s candidacy has been challenged due to the amount of time he has lived in Fulton County. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has disqualified Blackman from the race and the campaign has appealed the decision.
To view the candidate Q&As for both districts, visit Decaturishvotes.com.
Early voting
Early voting begins May 27 and ends June 13.
In DeKalb County, polls are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polls will be open on May 31 and June 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on June 1 and 8 from 12-5 p.m. Voters can cast a ballot at any early voting location.
In Fulton County, polls are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no Sunday voting in Fulton.
Election Day
Election Day is Tuesday, June 17.
On Election Day, polls are typically open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. but sometimes open later if there are technical problems. Usually, anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote. Also, on Election Day, you must vote at the precinct listed on your voter registration.
How do I view my ballot and find my polling place?
The Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page will show you your sample ballot and polling location. Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to see your voting information.
The DeKalb County Elections Board has changed some precinct boundaries and polling locations for the primary. Be sure to check your voter registration to confirm your Election Day polling location. Decaturish.com has more information about the polling precinct and boundary changes.
Absentee Voting
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is June 6. Absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day, June 17.
Absentee ballots can also be mailed to Board of Registrars, 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032.
In Forsyth County, absentee ballots can be returned to the Elections Office at 1201 Sawnee Drive in Cumming. A drop box is available at the office during early voting.
In Fulton County, drop boxes are available at the Alpharetta Library, Buckhead Library, College Park Library, C.T. Martin Recreation Center, Ocee Library, Sandy Springs Library and Wolf Creek Library. Ballots can be mailed to Fulton County Registration and Elections Absentee Ballot Division, 5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213
Once early voting ends, absentee ballots can be hand-delivered to your local elections office during normal business hours or until 7 p.m. on Election Day, June 17.
What to bring when you vote
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections says all voters need to bring the following items when they show up to early voting or at the polls on Election Day:
• A valid ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or voter identification card.
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District 2 includes much of east and southeast Georgia that includes Athens, Augusta and Savannah. The candidates are Republicans Tim Echols (incumbent) and Lee Muns. The winner of the primary will face Democrat Alicia Johnson in November.
Voters can cast ballots early in Forsyth County Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting is not available on June 8 or on Sundays.
For more information about early voting in your area, visit decaturishvotes.com
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In DeKalb County, absentee ballot drop boxes will be at the Berean Christian Church, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Office, Dunwoody Library, New Life Community Alliance, North DeKalb Senior Center, and Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library. During early voting, absentee ballots can be turned in at any drop box.
• A mask to help ensure your safety and the safety of the poll workers and voters around you. You may also bring a chair, water and snacks if the site has a long wait line.
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Alpharetta newlyweds separated after ICE agents apprehend wife
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Richard Landin was shocked when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents showed up at his Alpharetta apartment May 12 and handcuffed his wife.
Married for three months, Richard watched in disbelief as agents announced they were detaining Daniela Joy Landin, who entered the U.S. last year as an asylum seeker from Colombia.
“My wife looked at me, teary-eyed and terrified,” Richard said. “And she was like, ‘Wait, what’s going on?’”
She remains a federal detainee.
On May 25, she was moved to the El Paso (Texas) Service Processing Center from Stewart Detention Center near Columbus, Ga., where she had been held for two weeks, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement online database.
Daniela has no criminal history, Richard said.
The ICE seizure came without warning after a case worker and attorney assured the couple that her appeal of a denied asylum status ruling would prevent her deportation and apprehension, Richard said.
Attempts to reach the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were unsuccessful.
Richard, a soft-spoken 26-year-old, recounted the story from the living room of his mother’s Marietta home May 21. He has avoided his apartment since Daniela was taken because of the painful memories, his mother said.
“It’s been grueling,” Richard said, tears welling in his eyes. “It’s been horrifying. For my wife, it’s been torturous, It’s very painful.”
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On the morning of May 12, Richard, who works in corporate sales, was in the shower preparing for work when he heard his puppy Angel barking. Moments later, his wife knocked on the bathroom door, telling him someone was at the front door. He assumed his apartment’s management was visiting for a maintenance issue. But he opened the door to find agents. One was wearing a jacket emblazoned with the acronym “ICE.”
“I was shocked. I was like, ‘What’s going on here?’” Richard said, adding, “She was scared.”
Born in Colombia, Daniela came to the U.S. after she was threatened by paramilitary groups for participating in community charities that worked with youth and people struggling with drug addiction.
“It wasn’t uncommon for those groups to act openly, out in the streets, and kill whoever they decided,” Richard said.
Daniela, a 23-year-old who had graduated from La Universidad Industrial de Santander with a degree in petroleum engineering, presented herself to Border Patrol agents in May 2024 at the California-Mexico border. She had her sights set on working as a petroleum engineer.
The couple met shortly after, connecting online.
Richard said he remembers their first date at the Colombian restaurant La Ruana in Alpharetta. They talked about family, her past life in Colombia and plans for the future.
Richard was drawn to Daniela’s compassion, and there was instantly a connection between the two.
On his way home from the restaurant, he was moved to see a text from her asking if he had arrived home safely.
“It was kind of just like there’s no
The board could deport her, grant her asylum or send her case back to the judge who first reviewed her case, Manji said.
Richard said his wife’s apprehension makes no sense because she was not a flight risk wearing an ankle monitor, has ties to the community and has continued her appeal for asylum status.
Daniela, whom Richard described as friendly, charismatic and caring, has dozens of friends in Alpharetta and Georgia.
“It’s very obvious to people that she has a lot of integrity,” he said. “They know friendship to her means friendship.”
With denial of her initial request for asylum status, Daniela has been unable to work. She hopes to one day become a citizen, Richard said.
doubt,” Richard said, smiling. “I was very much already starting to fall for her.”
Soon, Richard introduced Daniela to his friends and family.
“Everybody really liked her,” he said. They were married Feb. 8 at an Alpharetta event hall in a small ceremony with friends and family.
Richard’s mother, Ana Marie Landin, said the relationship has brought the best out in both of them.
“I see how much she loves him in her patience and dedication,” Ana Marie said. “I see his devotion to her and their relationship.”
Stuck in the system
While an immigration judge denied Daniela’s claim for asylum status during an initial hearing Sept. 12, she has appealed the ruling. At the time, she had no legal representation.
In contrast with the criminal justice system, immigration judges are appointed by the Department of Justice. Also, no attorneys are provided to asylum seekers who cannot afford to hire one.
Since her initial hearing, Daniela has retained Jameel Manji, an immigration attorney based in Tucker.
Throughout her court process, Daniela has never failed to meet a deadline or make an appearance, Manji said. For five months, she wore an ankle monitor that tracked her location.
Richard said the agents who appeared on his door May 12 first said they were there to check the ankle monitor. After checking the device, they told him she had an order for deportation because her asylum had been denied.
Manji said Daniela could be released if she is granted bond, which could be reviewed in a couple of weeks. An immigration board likely will decide her appeal in a matter of months.
In the four months since President Trump took office, the Department of Homeland Security has reported arresting more than 158,000 immigrants who, the agency says, are in the country illegally. The department oversees U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Alpharetta Police Department is not involved directly in the federal agency’s immigration enforcement.
“We do not provide direct assistance to ICE in detaining or picking up of individuals for immigration reasons,” said Kate Fies, an Alpharetta Department of Public Safety spokeswoman.
Under Trump’s administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has dramatically changed which immigrants it detains, Manji said.
“The previous administration was focused on individuals with final deportation orders and people with criminal history,” Manji said. “This administration is openly much more aggressive.”
Rigid detention routine
During her two weeks at the Stewart Detention Center, Richard said he spoke to Daniela through a video chat app as much as possible, sometimes twice a day. During in-person visits, they spoke through a telephone, separated by thick glass.
Richard said he worries about his wife’s mental state.
“Every day my wife calls me, and every day I hear her more desperate, more depressed, more feeling like she’s losing faith,” he said.
Daniela was housed in a pod at the detention center, he said.
Overhead lights remain on most of the day. They’re shut off only between midnight and about 4 a.m., when detention officers rouse the all-female pod population, pulling off their blankets and ordering them to sit in their beds to prevent them from going back to sleep.
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Richard Landin and Daniela Joy Landin enjoy time together after a small wedding in Alpharetta Feb. 8.
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From 4 a.m. to about 9 or 10 a.m., the detainees sit upright and awake as the pod is cleaned. If detainees move off their beds or fail to follow the rules, they can face punishments, such as restrictions on the in-pod microwave or tablets they use to communicate with the outside world.
“She’s definitely experienced some sleep deprivation in there,” Richard said.
Detainees wear color-coded uniforms signifying their criminal history and potential danger to officers. Daniela wore a green-gray uniform because she has no criminal history, Richard said.
Daniela sometimes worked Sudoku puzzles, but managing boredom has been a challenge.
She rarely ventured out because there is no shade or access to water in the yard.
She related that the food is unappetizing “slop,” Richard said.
His wife could be released if she is granted bond at a hearing.
She is granted time to speak with her attorney once or twice a week. She often presses Richard for updates about her case.
“She always sounds very desperate,” he said. “When she calls me, she’s always asking, ‘Hey, is there an update? Do we know when the bond hearing will be?’ She feels like they’re treating her worse than criminals.”
A future together
Manji said her continued detention is heartbreaking, considering she has “done everything the right way.”
“She followed every single rule. Asylum is a legal right she is entitled to,” he said.
“She is an exemplary resident and has a strong support system. She is a woman who is a stuck in a very difficult place.”
Richard said he understands Daniela could be deported, but he tries to avoid thinking about it. He says he will stay with his wife no matter what.
“Obviously I’m not going to be without my wife,” Richard said.
Instead, he thinks about what they will do together when she is released.
The couple has talked extensively about their plans, discussing where they might live and what kind of home they might have.
Daniela hopes to return to school and become more fluent in English.
They hope to have kids one day but haven’t reached agreement about how many.
“She is still dead set on one, but I’m trying to convince her on two,” he said, chuckling.
Those plans are on hold for now.
“We could definitely have a great future together, but unfortunately under the current circumstances it is hard,” Richard said.
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Mercedes-Benz plans to expand Sandy Springs headquarters
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp announced May 22 that Mercedes-Benz will expand its North American headquarters in Sandy Springs by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions.
Mercedes-Benz is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-end passenger cars.
The company is expected to move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz facility, known as “1MB,” in Sandy Springs, and make a multi-million-dollar investment in a future state-of-the-art Research & Development facility nearby.
Mercedes-Benz opened its “1MB” facility off Abernathy Road in 2018. It currently supports around 800 jobs in the state.
“Georgia continues to lead the way in the future of mobility and technical innovation, attracting worldclass companies like Mercedes-Benz that are driving the automotive industry forward,” Kemp said. “We’re excited that a job creator that already has close ties to Georgia is doubling down on that choice and growing their presence here in the best state for business and opportunity.”
Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff said the company is strengthening its position for continued growth and reinforcing its commitment to the U.S. market.
Mercedes-Benz announced it’s planning to expand its North American headquarters at its existing “1MB” facility at Abernathy and Barfield roads in Sandy Springs.
“We thank the State of Georgia for its support in deepening Mercedes-Benz’s roots in the Atlanta area as we bring even more talented team members to this world-class city,” Hoff said. “Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience.”
Assistant Director of Statewide Projects Elizabeth McLean represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team on the project in partnership with the city of Sandy Springs, Select Fulton, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power.
Mercedes-Benz says the existing facility will house the current sales teams as well as financial services teams and corporate functions. A new state-of-the-art Research & Development hub is set to be located near Sandy Springs.
Mercedes-Benz anticipates the move will be completed by August 2026.
Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said the expansion represents “a wonderful opportunity and a significant milestone for our continued development.”
“Since establishing their headquarters here in 2018, they have been outstanding corporate partners,” Paul said. “Their decision to grow in Sandy Springs highlights the success of the city’s recent infrastructure and capital investments which are now clearly paying dividends.”
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said having a globally recognized brand like MercedesBenz reaffirm its commitment by investing and growing here is a testament to the strength and vitality of the community.
“It proves Fulton County continues to be a destination for corporate solutions, providing major companies an accessible, vibrant, and growing community for their business to thrive in,” Pitts said.
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Ga. 9 widening project encounters more delays
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia Department of Transportation officials are again pushing back their projected completion date for the widening of Ga. 9 in Alpharetta.
The work, along 3.6 miles from Upper Hembree Road to Windward Parkway, is expected to finish by spring 2026, Alpharetta officials said May 21. The delay is attributed to utility delays and design changes.
The $50 million project will add two lanes for vehicles, bikes lanes, on street parking, upgraded drainage and pedestrian lighting among other improvements, GDOT said.
Ga. 9 is a major artery for Metro Atlanta and North Georgia drivers, beginning in Sandy Springs and running 86 miles north into Lumpkin County.
The widened roadway is expected to ease congestion, improve pedestrian safety and support Alpharetta’s growth, the city says.
The change in schedule comes a year after state transportation officials had pushed the project’s completion date to late 2025.
Construction began in April 2021.
“While this is not a City of Alpharetta project, we know it has a daily impact on our community — from commutes to business access,” the City of Alpharetta said in a statement.
Crews have completed widening from Cumming Street to Winthrope Chase Park. A gravel and asphalt mix has been applied to the roadway in preparation for paving.
Work to widen Ga. 9 into Milton also has experienced troubles.
In June 2024, construction halted after fraudulent right-of-way and easement acquisitions were discovered. The fraud delayed the project’s start at least another three years, the City of Milton said previously.
— Jon Wilcox
By July 2025: AT&T will complete utility relocation
By mid-August 2025: Georgia Power will remove remaining utility poles
By mid-October 2025: Street and pedestrian lights will be on in the south end of the project
By March 2026: Median landscaping will be completed
By April 2026: Main roadway paving and all sidewalks will be finished
By May 2026: Lights will be turned on in the north end of the project
By August 2026: Final paving on side roads will be complete
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A $50 million project is underway to widen Ga. 9 in Alpharetta from two to four lanes and add other amenities.
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Hello, my name is Rachel, and I have been avoiding my attic for 12 years. I would consider myself a good homeowner. My husband and I have renovated numerous portions of our house, we perform regular maintenance on our appliances and, not to brag, but I even dust my fans. Overall, we keep everything in close to tip-top shape. Through my work, I attend a lot of home inspections. I can point out most of the items that the inspector is already going to document. This is why I shared with my husband
that I knew our attic wouldn’t pass muster. He quickly quipped back that we weren’t selling. While he is correct that my newfound fascination with our attic wasn’t motivated by getting it market-ready, it still bothered me.
Like many others, when we purchased the home, we had the luxury of doing a full rodent exclusion on our 1978 brick traditional, and we literally shut the door on all thing’s attic-related after that. As I reviewed inspection reports on behalf of buyers and sellers, I couldn’t help but take note of attic insulation levels being inadequate, debris notated in attics, and an array of other items hiding out in these unfinished upper levels. I knew it was time to pull down the ladder and address the situation. While I did, in fact, climb up into the attic to lay eyes on it, I knew my strengths
and called a professional company to take it from there. They came out and removed all of the insulation that had likely been there for 40-plus years and blew in new cellulose insulation. Along the way, they discovered some forgotten treasures, including a waterbed.
My husband honestly didn’t understand why this exercise in home maintenance was important to me. Outside of the obvious answer, that proper insulation helps regulate our home’s heating and cooling levels, I think it just boiled down to the fact that I knew too much. I recognize when clients inspect a home that has been well-maintained; it’s honestly something you can feel. We had neglected this aspect of our home long enough, and I’m glad it finally got checked off the to-do list. It’s quite nice
up there if anyone would like to take a tour.
The reason I share my less-thanexciting attic story is because I am curious which projects might be lingering around your house that you are hoping to avoid. It’s always exciting to redecorate, renovate a space, or upgrade appliances, but it is necessary to keep an eye on the out-of-sight spaces. So, take a flashlight to your crawlspace and see if it’s up to snuff, look under the deck to check on its condition, and last—but certainly not least—pull down the attic stairs and peek.
For more information about listing your home, what it might be worth, or to just contact Rachel with questions, call 678-524-1491or email Rachel@HOMEgeorgia.com.
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Warm weather, welcoming vibes Make your home a showstopper from the street
Brought to you byCaroline Nalisnick,
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Boosting curb appeal is all about making your home look inviting and wellmaintained from the outside—first impressions count, and many buyers decide how they feel about a house within seconds of pulling up. Start with landscaping—trim overgrown bushes, mow the lawn, edge walkways, and add fresh mulch to create a clean, polished look.
Colorful flower beds or potted plants near the entrance bring warmth and vibrancy, making the home feel well cared for. Next, power wash driveways, sidewalks, porches, siding, and even the roof if needed. Removing grime and mildew helps maintain a fresh and tidy appearance.
A new coat of paint or small touchups can make a big difference. Even if a full repaint isn’t necessary, refreshing the front door, shutters, trim, and peeling areas can instantly elevate the home’s look. Swapping outdated house numbers, light fixtures, and mailboxes with modern designs adds subtle yet impactful improvements. These small upgrades signal attention to detail and
quality.
Creating a welcoming entry is essential. Adding a clean doormat, seasonal wreath, or cozy porch furniture makes the space feel inviting and livable. Addressing minor repairs also matters—fixing broken fences, squeaky gates, cracked steps, or sagging gutters ensures buyers feel confident in the home’s condition.
Outdoor lighting enhances both aesthetics and safety. Well-lit paths and entrances, combined with solar or string lights, create a warm and welcoming ambiance. Keeping the exterior clutter-free is another important factor. Store bikes, hoses, trash bins, and toys neatly to maintain
a clean and open look that highlights the home’s features. Effective curb appeal doesn’t have to be expensive—it’s about polish, cleanliness, and inviting touches that give buyers the feeling that this could be home. While this is not an extensive list, it is sure to get you started in the right direction! If you have questions on how best to maintain your home or prep your home for a sale, reach out to a real estate professional, for a personal visit and advice catered to you!
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Why a turnkey, one-stop shop is essential for your bath or kitchen remodel
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, the process can quickly become overwhelming. From creating ideas and solutions, and selecting materials to finding contractors for plumbing, electrical work, and installation, managing multiple vendors and services can be stressful.
Remodeling projects start with a vision but bringing that vision to life requires expertise. An in-house design team needs to work closely with you to create a customized plan that reflects your personal style, and preferences, and stays within your budget—offering services like 3D renderings, so you can visualize your space before any work begins. With expert guidance every step of the way, you can be confident your project is set up for success.
Coordinating multiple contractors— plumbers, electricians, tile installers, and more—can be time-consuming and frustrating. With a turnkey remodeler, you get full-service project management, to handle every aspect of the renovation. Having a team to ensure that the design, material selection, scheduling, and installation are all aligned to create a smooth, stress-free experience is key. You don’t have to worry about chasing contractors or keeping up with timelines—it will be done all for you.
One of the biggest advantages of working with a one-stop shop is the convenience of having everything you need in one place. A great showroom should be filled with an extensive selection of cabinetry in a variety of styles and finishes, plumbing fixtures from top brands, countertops including granite, quartz, marble, and more, tile for floors and backsplashes, and hardware to complete your design.
Rather than running around town searching for materials, you can explore all your options under one roof, with our team guiding you through each choice.
Choosing a turnkey, one-stop-shop remodeler like Bath & Kitchen Galleria means more than just convenience—it means a smoother, more enjoyable remodeling experience with expert guidance, seamless coordination, and a wide selection of top-quality products to choose from while staying in your budget.
Whether you're transforming your bathroom or remodeling your kitchen, Bath & Kitchen Galleria is here to handle every detail, so you can sit back and enjoy the results! For more information visit Bath & Kitchen Galleria’s showroom at 10591 Old Alabama Rd Connector in Alpharetta (no appointment needed) M-F, 9-5 and Saturday, 10-4, or call them at 678-459-2292 or visit BathandKitchenGalleria.com to schedule an appointment online.
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David Patterson Homes, a name long associated with quality craftsmanship and innovative design, continues to elevate the North Atlanta real estate market with a curated selection of move-in ready homes across some of the region’s most sought-after neighborhoods. With over 18 years of experience designing and building distinctive residences throughout Atlanta and the Lake Lanier region, David Patterson Homes blends timeless European farmhouse elegance with today’s modern comforts in every home they craft.
This summer, the spotlight shines on several exceptional communities featuring their acclaimed Estate Collection, Townhomes and move-in ready opportunities.
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Five ways to fast-track a saltwater pool, plunge pool or custom spa before summer
Brought to you by – Sherri Conrad, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty
If you’re dreaming of floating in your own plunge pool or soaking in a spa with mountain views by July, timing is everything.
With warmer weather approaching fast, here’s how to speed up the process without sacrificing style or sophistication. Done right, you’ll enjoy a resort-level experience all summer long—and boost your property value while you’re at it.
Let’s dive in.
1. Opt for a plunge pool with custom features.
Why it’s a game-changer: Plunge pools are compact, elegant and easier to install than full-size pools. And with the right upgrades—like a tanning ledge, jets or glass tile—they still feel luxurious.
Explore: White’s Pools, based in Atlanta, offers fully customized plunge pools that fit tight spaces without cutting corners on luxury. Shave weeks off your timeline by choosing a fiberglass model with integrated seating and travertine coping.
2. Investigate luxury modular options.
Why it’s a game-changer: Prefabricated modular spas and pools are made off-site and craned into place—cutting construction time dramatically.
Explore: Modpools transforms shipping containers into sleek, temperature-controlled pools that can be installed in just days. Their clients love the quick turnaround and modern aesthetic.
3. Use a design-build firm that specializes in luxury speed installs.
Why it’s a game-changer: The right team can streamline permits, source materials faster, and handle everything from excavation to finish work.
Explore: Georgia Classic Pool, located in Milton, uses a design-build model to deliver custom poolscapes on tight timelines. Their clients enjoy full-service coordination and stunning
results fast.
4. Select materials that are beautiful and time efficient.
Why it’s a game-changer: Custom stone is stunning, but long lead times can derail your project. Engineered surfaces and precast materials offer style without the slowdown.
Explore: Belgard’s porcelain pavers are a high-end, quick-install option for pool decks. They mimic natural stone but install faster.
5. Don’t forget smart tech integrations.
Why it’s a game-changer: Smart controls for temperature, lighting, and filtration keep your setup low-effort and high-reward.
Explore: With Sundance® Spas SmartTub™, you can control your spa settings right from your phone. Preheat your saltwater spa on the drive home from work—so it’s ready when you are.
Prioritize smart planning, and you’ll be hosting, relaxing, and recharging in style before the season even hits its stride. If you need assistance renovating your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!
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are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
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1. Wind instrument. African & Asian cat-like mammal. No-no.
2. African & Asian carrion eater. Brandy flavor. Sailor’s greeting.
3. Surefooted Asian & African goat. 3rd sign of the Zodiac. Part of a royal flush.
4. Practical joke. African spiral-horned antelope. Family man.
5. Hard wood. Morocco’s capital. Three-toed Asian ungulate.
6. Links sport. African & Asian rock rabbit. Dog command.
7. Large B&W herbivorous mammal of Asia. Trojan War hero. Small three-masted vessel.
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2. African & Asian carrion eater. Brandy flavor. Sailor’s greeting.
How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
3. Surefooted Asian & African goat. 3rd sign of the Zodiac. Part of a royal flush.
4. Practical joke. African spiral-horned antelope. Family man.
5. Hard wood. Morocco’s capital. Three-toed Asian ungulate.
6. Links sport. African & Asian rock rabbit. Dog command
7. Large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of Asia. Trojan War hero. Small three-masted vessel.
Nature center plans annual butterfly festival
ROSWELL, Ga. — The public is invited to the annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival celebrating the winged heroes of the community.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center presents a weekend full of fun, ranging from encounters with butterflies to educational games.
Attendees can step inside a live butterfly encounter for an up-close experience and learn from pollinator experts to learn about the vital role that butterflies play in sustaining environments, communities and cultures.
Food, live entertainment and games will be available during the event.
Tickets cost $25 per person. Children 2-years-old and younger are free but still require a ticket.
The event will be June 7 from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To learn more, visit https:// roswell365.com/event/26th-annualflying-colors-butterfly-festival-2025/.
— Sarah Coyne
Lavender festival returns to Barrington Hall
ROSWELL, Ga. — Back for another year, the Lavender Festival invites community members to celebrate at Barrington Hall June 7.
The event will feature more than 60 arts and craft booths, food trucks, a bar, music and lavender.
The pet-friendly festival is free to visit and will take place June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking is available on site and along city streets. Barrington Hall is at 535 Barrington Drive.
To learn more, visit roswell365.com/event/ lavender-festival-2025/.
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His selection by the orchestra’s board and search committee marks a season-long selection process that considered two other finalists.
Cheng replaces the late founder and maestro J. Wayne Baughman, who died November 2023 after battling pancreatic cancer. Beloved by the orchestra and community, Baughman founded the orchestra in 2007.
Titled Three Maestros, One Podium, the 18th concert season featured Chen and two other finalists in at least two concerts each. After each performance, audiences submitted feedback and cast votes.
The other finalists include Paul Bhasin, an Emory University orchestral studies director, and Howard Hsu, music director of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra.
Cheng was selected based on the votes of musicians, audience members and the board of directors.
In the coming months, the orchestra plans to release details about its 19th season, expected to launch in the fall.
Cheng is an internationally recognized conductor who has led performances across Europe, Asia and North America, winning numerous awards.
He is the winner of the Antal Doráti International Conducting Competition and the European Union Conducting
Competition.
If you go
What: Lavender Festival
When: Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
His career spans a variety of musical styles and artistic forms. He has also collaborated with Justice Desk Africa, a South African human rights organization inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
“His projects often reimagine the concert experience, whether through ‘Classical K-pop,’ which bridges the worlds of BTS and Beethoven, or ‘Minecraft x In C,’ a music education initiative merging minimalist composition with digital interactivity,” Brill said.
In addition to his work on the podium, Cheng composes and produces interdisciplinary performances that fuse sound, movement and visual
Where: Barrington Hall; 535 Barrington Drive
Cost: Free and open to public
storytelling.
Often developed in collaboration with dancers, technologists and visual artists, his work has been featured at venues such as the Berliner Festspiele, Singapore Art Museum, Steirischer Herbst Festival and Kaohsiung Performing Arts Center. These projects explore themes of presence, memory, and transformation, creating experiences that move across the boundaries of genre and tradition.
“My family and I are looking forward to becoming part of Johns Creek’s cultural and civic life, and to building on the strong foundation JCSO has established, helping it grow artistically, strategically and in service to the people who call this place home,” Cheng said.
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The story of Mike Lambert, U.S. Marine
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, which brought an end to the Viet Nam War. It is fitting that this week’s column describes the service of one North Fulton veteran.
Mike Lambert was raised in Buckhead. He and his wife Peggy grew up on the same street. Peggy had seven brothers and the first television in the neighborhood. Mike remembers that after school, the neighborhood kids would gather at Peggy’s house to watch the Mickey Mouse Club in black and white. “Her mother and my mother were best friends.”
Peggy’s brother David was a naval officer in Viet Nam. After his tour of duty, he called Mike and said let’s go dancing. Mike said “I don’t know any girls.”
David insisted, saying that his sister Peggy was in town taking a break from her job on Wall Street.
“That was our first date. I went ga ga, and we married 56 days later,” Mike says. “Now we have six children and 28 grandchildren.”
Mike attended high school at Marist College, a school run by the Marist priests in Atlanta. He graduated in 1962 and subsequently graduated from the Jesuit Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.
One day a recruiter came to school.
“I had been following the war in Viet Nam,” Mike says. “In 1965 and 1966, Time magazine was covering the war positively. I thought the war was protecting people in need, and I wanted to help and to do it with the best. I signed up with the U.S. Marines in the summer of 1966, finished college, and after training went to Viet Nam in November 1967.”
Mike remained in-country until December 1968, a normal 13-month tour of duty.
Mike’s assignment as a new 2nd lieutenant was as platoon leader of a rifle platoon: the 3rd Platoon, Company H (Hotel Company) of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the First Marine Division stationed at An Hoa Combat Base.
“The village of An Hoa was 29 miles west of the Da Nang deep water port,” Mike says. “It was the closest combat base to the Laos/Vietnam border in the sector around Da Nang. Our mission was to block communist infiltration into the area from the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Contact with the enemy was frequent and intense.”
Every morning, the platoon swept a 5-mile portion of the road leading from An Hoa to the Da Nang Combat Base. Each night, the local Viet Cong (VC) buried in the dirt road high-explosive mines that were detonated by pressure. Mike says that sweeping the road was slow and tedious, because if the patrol missed a mine and the mine was detonated by a vehicle or passenger bus, the result would be devastating.
Mike’s initial challenge was to quickly gain the trust of his 46-man platoon. They were seasoned soldiers, just back from a fierce battle where their platoon leader was killed. Mike was well-trained but was on his first tour of duty. The opportunity to prove himself came on day two of his tour.
About halfway up the road during the morning sweep, a sniper opened fire on the platoon from trees about 200 meters away.
“We dropped flat on the ground,” Mike says. “I grabbed my map and compass and took a bearing on the
shooter’s position. My radio operator, who was always by my side, contacted the artillery battery that supported us. I radioed the location of the sniper to the artillery fire direction center in An Hoa. Almost immediately there was an explosion where the sniper was hiding, and the sniper fire stopped. I raised my head and shouted out ‘if my Momma could see me now.’ The platoon broke out in laughter. I was THEIR platoon leader from then on.
“The area was full of North Vietnamese Army (NVA) soldiers and Viet Cong guerillas, plus many booby traps which accounted for most of my marines’ serious injuries. We would lay alongside the trails at night and ambush the North Vietnamese with claymore mines and machine guns from November 1967 to late January 1968.”
In February, the platoon was ordered to move up to the beautiful imperial capital of Hue. The communists had overrun the city in one day with 30,000 troops during the infamous Tet Offensive. Their squads would go into homes, drag the residents to the street and march some to the jungles, hold a trial and summarily execute them or bury them alive, the so-called Hue Massacre of January 1968.
“The crime that these people were charged with was being reactionary,” Mike says. “This meant they would not accept a communist form of government. Neighbors had reported them to communist agents, and these victims were on lists held by NVA political officers. There was no appeal for mercy.”
The battle of Hue lasted 26 days from January 30 to March 3, 1968, one of the longest in the war. It was considered to have had the largest atrocity of the war with several thousand residents and prisoners executed.
“The battle was fierce,” says Mike. “It took us six days to move six blocks. Urban combat was new to us. After months of jungle fighting, we learned that new and unique skill as the days progressed – on-the-job training.
Platoon leaders 2nd Lt. Mike Lambert and Staff Sgt. John Miller sit outside their command post at An Hua Combat Base. Command posts typically were where commanders and their staffs made strategic decisions based on real time information.
Following his tour of combat duty, Mike had an assignment at Camp Lejune in North Carolina as assistant officer in charge of the Counterguerilla Warfare Center and then was assigned to attend the Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga. He received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star with Combat V (V denotes valor). Mike returned to civilian life with the rank of captain. After leaving the military he worked in the magazine printing industry. His current title is “Grandpa Uber” for his many grandchildren.
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.
BOB MEYERS
Columnist
PHOTOS BY: LAMBERT FAMILY/PROVIDED
Mike Lambert, center with green necktie, gathers with family members to celebrate his and Peggy’s 50th wedding anniversary at St. Brendan the Navigator Church in Cumming.
Thoughts on tariffs, inflation and consumption
D.C. AIKEN Guest Columnist dcaiken.com
This week, I’m drawing musical inspiration from Ray Stevens’ 1986 hit “Makin’ the Best of a Bad Situation.” The reason? The growing concern among economists and media pundits regarding the potential inflationary impact of tariffs scheduled to take effect later this summer.
On the surface, their argument appears valid. Tariffs are effectively a tax on imported goods, raising the baseline cost of those products. Conventional wisdom suggests that these higher costs will be passed on to U.S. consumers, stoking inflation and potentially slowing economic growth.
But that narrative is only part of the picture — and perhaps not the most likely outcome. Here's where I try to
make the best of this "bad" situation.
As I’ve pointed out before, a price increase only results in sustained inflation if consumers are willing and able to absorb that higher cost. If they are, then yes, inflation takes hold. But the assumption that U.S. consumers will continue purchasing goods at any price is flawed.
In reality, when prices rise, consumers often reduce consumption, seek alternatives or stop buying altogether. That’s the basic principle of “price elasticity.” This elasticity is more relevant than ever. Today’s U.S. consumer is under considerable financial pressure — record-high credit card balances, elevated interest rates, and limited savings are forcing more prudent spending choices. In that context, many price hikes, even if tariff-driven, may be absorbed by retailers or eliminated altogether through reduced demand, limiting their inflationary impact.
There’s another angle to consider:
Where does the revenue from these tariffs go?
If implemented effectively, this could serve a broader fiscal policy goal — perhaps even funding the reduction or elimination of federal income taxes. Imagine replacing income taxes with a broad-based consumption tax collected via tariffs. For many Americans, that could result in a significant increase in take-home pay — potentially $15,000 or more annually for someone earning $100,000.
Even if some of that additional income were redirected toward slightly higher-priced goods, the net benefit to the average worker could still be meaningful. More importantly, a tariff-based system would be universally applied — everyone pays when they consume. No loopholes, no deductions. Even undocumented individuals, who may currently pay little or no federal income tax, would contribute through their purchases.
In essence, a tariff-based system
functions as a universal consumption tax — a model that could simplify the tax code and make tax collection more equitable and transparent. While I’m not an elected official, I would support exemptions for essentials like food and clothing up to a reasonable threshold — ensuring fairness and preserving access to necessities for all.
As Ray Stevens put it: sometimes all you can do is make the best of a bad situation. And with some creative thinking, perhaps what looks bad at first glance could become an opportunity for structural reform and economic resilience.
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Wind therapy, Harrah’s, a perfect cure for stress
MIKE TASOS Columnist
After surviving the loudest lightning strike that sounded like a backyard sonic boom, I thought it wise to make the most of a beautiful pre-Memorial Day Wednesday. After all, we are primed and ready to perspire, knowing the days of pleasant temperatures in the 70s simply won’t last.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but The Black Beauty (my beloved Harley Trike), sorely in need of a good wash but more in need of a good long ride, beckoned. After a quick bowl of soup at Panera, I decided to head for Murphy, North Carolina. Harrah’s and the local tribe of local Native Americans turned casino operators were calling out for me to donate to their enrichment.
I obliged and spent a couple hours shooting dice, playing threecard poker and a wee bit of roulette. The $120 I netted was miniscule compared to the riches I received on my 190-mile afternoon jaunt.
The Beauty’s GPS knew exactly what I needed and took me to the north Georgia mountains. Billy Rabon, the Frazier’s Harley-Davidson
sales consultant extraordinaire, had planted a seed when he imparted some wise words: “If I have to explain it, you’ll never understand.”
Apparently, those words were once emblazoned on a T-shirt that no longer exists. Wise words indeed for those of us find “wind therapy” a perfect medicine for stress relief and profound thought-inducing sessions with myself.
I’d forgotten what happens when Ga. 400 north ends and after a few turns, morphs into a ride so magical that drives home the point that we are blessed to have such magnificent vistas but a few miles away.
There were enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes, lest me and the trike would have a tragic encounter with a frightening drop of an indeterminable distance. I took my time, rode safely and said a silent prayer of thanks at how fortunate I was to see God’s magnificence in a pristine sensory overload. On the ride, I came to the realization that I was at home in the mountains, which I prefer over any ocean setting.
I’m glad I discarded my Puka shells many years ago.
It was just the relaxation therapy needed, especially after the previous night’s light show and thunderboomers made sleeping an iffy thing, at best. Also, seeing small
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towns with crosses commemorating the town’s fallen military heroes, brought smile-inducing satisfaction that drove home the point that small towns know how to do it right.
There was no relaxation to be had at home either. Cesar Castro, who has never met a tree he couldn’t topple, had his crew of tree choppers in the yard, felling trees that I thought it wise to take down before a goliath-like storm sent a tree trunk into the living room.
The trees he and his crew took care of were all leaning precariously toward the house. While I was in the mood for a little gambling session at Harrah’s, I thought it wise to not press my luck wagering on avoiding a flying oak.
Besides, Cesar has done treetrimming work before, and he knows his stuff. And watching his crew suspended some 30 feet in the air, tethered with a rope that was the only thing keeping a worker from
a one-way trip to terra firma. It truly was amazing to watch, but the constant buzz of a chain saw was akin to a 500-decibel dentist drill, so the marathon ride provided some relief.
Of course, know-it-all authority on absurdity, Burford “Slats” McElroy, questioned my use of Cesar’s services, while I, as usual, questioned the veracity of Slats’ knowledge of tree cutting.
“You should have called my cousin, Seymour “Stump” Grinder,” offered Slats. “He knows his stuff.” I was reticent but had to ask: “Stump is an interesting nickname. How’d he get it?”
Slats didn’t blink an eye, answering: “We always called him that after the unfortunate up close and personal tussle with a 12-foot alligator one day in the Okefenokee Swamp. It was hotter than blazes and Stump wanted to cool off by swimming near the gators.”
As usual, a conversation with Slats made me look for the Goody’s Powder.
Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@gmail.com.
Marbles and other Great Depression era games
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This photo from 1936 shows Richard Adams riding his tricycle on the swept dirt yard where he played marbles. The home was on Old Lawrenceville Highway.
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VALERIE
Columnist
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Growing up in the Great Depression meant playing games that required creativity with objects from around the house, home-built toys or inexpensive toys.
Fred Donaldson, born in Dunwoody in 1925, recalled playing a game called Annie Over during his childhood at what is now Donaldson-Bannister Farm. He explained that the game involved trying to throw a ball over the house. One player called out “Annie, Annie over.” Other team members tried to catch the ball, leading to a game of tag. (oral history, Dunwoody Preservation Trust archives)
When asked what kind of toys he had growing up, Horace DeLong answered, “That’s easy. We didn’t. We’d make ‘em.” He and his siblings carved wheels and axles from the wood of a black gum tree to construct a toy wagon. DeLong grew up along Jett Ferry Road along what is now Spalding Drive, just east of Roberts Drive.
Growing up on the north side Old Lawrenceville Highway (today’s Dunwoody Club Drive), Richard Adams remembers playing marbles and riding stick horses in the swept dirt yard of the farmhouse where he grew up.
Marble tournaments in Chamblee and Oakhurst were covered by the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1932. Hubert Head of Chamblee went up against Charles Cochran of Brookhaven. Head was the winner and would move on to the grand finals in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal, March 31, 1932, “Chamblee, Decatur stage marble elimination contest”)
Twelve-year-old Glenn Austin
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of Dunwoody competed in the tournament. Harold Jady Gay of Doraville and Max Daniel of Chamblee also competed. Both boys were 12 years old. Competitors W.C. Ware, age 14, and Leonard Kinnard, age 12, lived along Winters Chapel Road, which the newspaper referred to as Tilly in 1932.
Hundreds of spectators were on hand to watch the marble contests. Principal M.E. Smith of Chamblee was there, estimating at least 650 people were watching.
By 1934, the Atlanta Journal had assigned Ed Miles as “marbles reporter.” Miles said of the upcoming tournament, “The marbles fever is spreading like wildfire.” (Atlanta Journal, April 16, 1934, “Marble fever spreads fast; state papers carrying news”)
These tournaments were open only to White boys. According to the Atlanta Daily World, March 23, 1936, Black children participated in a marble competition at the Herring Street playground in Decatur. There were contestants representing seven playgrounds from throughout Atlanta. The winner was Bodie from Booker T. Washington High School. The news appeared in the Recreational Activities section of the newspaper.
In 1937, the city-wide tournament for Black children was held at Booker T. Washington High School and was open to girls and boys. (Atlanta Daily World, April 18, 1937, “Marble tournament at BTWHS soon”)
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