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Milton plans Earth Day celebration at former Milton Country Club

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs The Mental Health Parity Act bill at a ceremony April 4 at the Capitol in Atlanta. The legislation, which passed unanimously in the House and Senate, broadens mental health access to residents.

Kemp signs mental health bill

By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — A bipartisan supported mental health and substance abuse bill became official with the signature of Gov. Brian Kemp at a State Capitol

ceremony April 4.

HB 1013, known as “The Mental Health Parity Act,” cleared the Legislature on March 30, passing 54-0 in the Senate and 166-0 in the House.

In remarks delivered at the ceremony, Kemp said the bill ensures Georgians

do not fight alone and applauded the full bipartisan support from the General Assembly.

“Today has been a long time coming, this outcome is exactly what we hoped

Joint training center to open in Crabapple

Avalon signs leases with more retailers

Tim Lester memorial camp returns in May

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MILTON, Ga. — The City of Milton will celebrate Earth Day at the former Milton Country Club on April 23, giving residents a chance to see the renovated clubhouse-turned-community center for the first time since the property was purchased in 2018.

The festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the community center and part of a new trail on the 107-acre property. There will also be hands-on activities, animal ambassadors and sweet treats.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort will be on-site to give visitors a chance to get up close and personal with local animals they have saved.

Guests can also make birdhouses and bird feeders, get insights into gardening with a free class hosted by the North Fulton Master Gardeners, take a mindfulness class led by Mindful Seeds, learn the basics of beekeeping and enjoy sweet treats from Nothing Bundt Cake and coffee from Boarding Pass Coffee.

Additionally, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper will offer a tutorial on how to

See EARTH DAY, Page 12

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Friend accused of fraud after using bank card MILTON, Ga. –– A Milton woman reported a case of fraud March 26, accusing a friend of using her Wells Fargo debit card through Apple Pay purchases without her knowledge or permission.

The victim said she had noticed the charges on her account March 14 but after looking at other previous purchases, there were more charges she had not authorized.

The charges included: more than $30 collectively at Target and $31 at QuikTrip.

Wells Fargo is currently investigating further charges of fraud.

The victim said she wants to press charges.

Four people suspected of stealing clothing MILTON, Ga. –– Four suspects stole approximately $300 worth of clothing March 23 at Your Serve Tennis on Ga. 9.

A store employee stated he had received a call from the Johns Creek location store to be on the lookout for the suspects and monitor their actions. The suspects then entered the store and left after 10 minutes. The employee checked where the suspects had been in the store and noticed $300 worth of clothing had been stolen off the hangers.

Video footage will be made available to police.

The employee said if the suspects are caught, he wants to press charges.

The victim was advised to document a list of stolen items.

Roswell boy drowns in community pool

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A 4-year-old boy died over the weekend after family members said they found him unresponsive in a pool at a Roswell apartment complex.

While the drowning remains under investigation, Roswell police spokesman Tim Lupo said it appears to be a “heartbreaking accident.”

Lupo said officers were called to the Park 83 Apartments on Calibre Creek Parkway at around 8:30 p.m. April 2, where they found the unresponsive child who had already been pulled out of the water by family members.

First responders quickly began lifesaving measures and transported the boy to a local hospital, but he did not survive, Lupo said.

Investigators believe the child was among several other families having

Police say shopper hid items in stroller ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Police issued an Alpharetta woman a misdemeanor citation March 13 for shoplifting more than $300 of merchandise at Dillard’s on North Point Circle.

Loss prevention stated the suspect had placed several clothing items on the bottom of her stroller and passed all points of sale.

The woman told police she purchased items but forgot she placed items on the bottom of the stroller. The suspect stated she had the items on the bar of the stroller, but they did not stay in place, and she put them underneath the stroller.

She said while checking out the other items, she had engaged in conversation with the cashier and forgot about the other items. Loss prevention refuted her claim, and said she strategically

a social gathering at the communal clubhouse adjacent to the pool area.

But when the child had not been seen for some time, family members went to look for him and found him inside the pool.

“This incident remains under investigation, but at this time it appears to be a heartbreaking accident,” Lupo said. “… The Roswell Police Department wants to remind our community that drownings can occur in mere seconds and stress the importance of following best practices in drowning prevention.”

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death among children aged 1-14 in the United States.

For further safety information, visit the National Drowning Prevention Alliance at NDPA.org.

placed the higher priced items under the stroller and paid for the lower priced merchandise.

The total value of merchandise was $386.

Man conceals jacket under his clothing ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– An unidentified suspect shoplifted more than $300 March 12 at High Country Outfitters on Avalon Boulevard.

The store manager stated a male in his mid-30s had entered the store and walked to the back corner of the store near the jackets. He then removed one of the jackets and concealed it inside the jacket he was wearing and exited the store.

The store has security cameras, and the suspect was observed on camera. The manager stated he wants to press charges if the male is identified.

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Milton-Alpharetta Training Center set to open this month

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — When the newly formed Milton-Alpharetta Training Center opens this month, it will allow officers to train in smaller segments and, at the same time, keep more officers on the street.

Alpharetta Police Department spokesman Christopher Benfield said the Alpharetta and Milton police departments will share the training center, which will house a use of force simulator to provide officers with firearms training and allow them to practice realistic scenario-based situations. Some SWAT training will be done there as well.

While the facility is still being built, Benfield said officers plan to start their first in-service training April 11, and it should be move-in ready in December. It is located at the former Alpharetta Municipal Court on the corner of Crabapple Road and Broadwell Road.

The building will be shared with the Alpharetta Public Works Department for its basketball and summer camps and the Lionheart School. The non-profit independent school is for children ages 5 to 21 with autism or other disorders of relating and communicating.

Benfield said the Milton and Alpharetta police departments received grants from the Georgia Criminal Justice Council in 2021 to bolster their de-escalation and defensive tactics knowledge, skillset and philosophy. Milton then used a portion of the funds to purchase a use a force simulator, and Alpharetta provided the building so they could have their own specialized training environment.

Both departments already work together regularly. Benfield said approximately 100 Alpharetta officers and 40 Milton officers will use the facility. Otherwise, they would typically have to travel offsite and rent out space, such as at the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center on Maxwell Road, to complete their required defensive tactics and de-escalation training once a year.

Now with the new facility, they will be able to visit the site as needed.

Benfield said the idea is to give officers more access to trainers and more time slots to train.

“This allows us to have training 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Benfield said. “So, once it’s open, our officers will be able to go in and utilize the training facility all day long.”

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Officers will start their first in-service training at the newly formed Milton-Alpharetta Training Center on the corner of Crabapple Road and Broadwell Road on April 11. The building formerly housed the Alpharetta Municipal Court.

Legislature adjournment sets stage for campaign season

By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — A flurry of legislation cleared the Georgia General Assembly on the 40th day of the legislative session, a marathon that ran into the early morning hours of April 5.

Around 12:15 a.m., a day of farewell speeches, voting and hurry-up-andwait moments, finally ended. With the adjournment, legislators transition from lawmaking to campaigns as primaries scheduled for May 24 approach.

Day 40 opened with laughs, backslapping, and a joyous singing of “This little light of mine” by Rep. Dexter Sharper (D-Valdosta). “I’m going to let it shine all sine die,” Sharper belted in song.

Bipartisan favor continued through the first half of the day as Rep. Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) gave a farewell address ending a 48-year career. That continued as Gov. Brian Kemp signed “The Mental Health Parity Act” about 1:30 p.m. bringing changes to mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Despite late evening political theatrics, at least three bills passed with support from both parties: • HB 911 represents the state’s $57.9

billion budget, with $30.2 billion coming from state funding and the rest from the federal government. This includes a $5,000 cost-of-living raises for full-time, benefit eligible state employees. Teachers will receive a $2,000 increase starting Sept. 1.

• HB 1437 gradually lowers the state’s income tax rate to 5.49% in 2025 to 4.99% in 2029. Standard exemptions would increase to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married couples who file jointly.

• SB 338 extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from six months to one year after childbirth.

As midnight loomed, most bipartisan favor had faded as Republicans spurred on dormant bills. Around 8 p.m. Gov. Kemp spoke separately to both chambers and urged action.

In the speeches, Kemp referenced a tax refund bill, movement on a bill addressing how race is taught in schools and a measure to restrict trans child participation in sports. Each had seen little movement as the clock approached midnight.

A main thrust of the Republican platform cleared earlier in the session,

See LEGISLATURE, Page 27

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Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan presided over his final Senate session on sine die. Duncan opted to not seek re-election in 2022.

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“Our team’s ability to create experiences that continually attract top retailers to seek out space at Avalon is unmatched,” said Adam Schwegman, partner and senior vice president of leasing at North American Properties.

“Avalon is already home to nearly 100 retailers and restaurants, and we look forward to delivering these new concepts to round out our lineup of bestin-class offerings.”

Retail brands Aerie and Offline by Aerie sell women’s apparel with a focus on inclusivity and body positivity.

Allbirds is a sustainable apparel and footwear brand whose products are made with environmentally conscious materials. The Allbirds store and community center is set to open in May, taking over the space which formerly housed Lululemon.

Also joining Avalon is Electric Gamebox, a virtual reality gaming experience where players use their bodies as controllers. Electric Gamebox offers a variety of gaming options for ages 5 and up.

Freebird, a Denver-based footwear brand, prides itself on its handcrafted, well-constructed footwear.

Most recently, Lilly Pulitzer joined Avalon earlier this month with a grand opening celebration. Rowan will host a grand opening April 15. North American Properties said Makers Marker is also set to open later in the spring.

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Sign-up opens for annual Tim Lester 34-Day Camp

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School is hosting the second annual Tim Lester 34-Day Camp in honor of the former NFL player and founder of the Milton Steelers youth football program.

Lester died last year at age 52 due to complications related to COVID-19.

The free camp is slated for May 1 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. and will offer sports-related speed and agility stations for boys and girls entering kindergarten through eighth grade.

Milton High School teacher and coach Lonnie Estes, who worked with Lester for about 13 years, said a little over 110 students participated in the camp last year, and he hopes even more join this year. He said the camp is open to all athletes, not just those who play football.

“We were trying to create an additional positive day in the community with this camp as we remember Tim and try to create the next generation of leaders in our community,” Estes said.

At the camp, students will get to hear from a diverse group of coaches, teachers, business leaders and various college and high school athletes, who will lead multiple character discussions and drills to challenge, promote and reinforce influential life behaviors.

Estes said some of the college and high school athletes were Lester’s students and are now helping with the camp as a way to carry on his legacy.

The camp will focus on building the following 10 character traits: • Determination – I will believe in myself.

• Effort – I will always do my best.

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Participants in the 2021 Tim Lester 34-Day Camp battle it out in a tug of war competition at Milton High School. More than 110 students participated in the first camp which stresses leadership and discipline.

• Diligent – I will be willing to take small steps toward my greatness.

• Faithful – I will not be shaken by someone’s opinions or actions in my life.

• Discipline – I will replace my bad habits with good habits.

• Loyal – I will always be respectful and responsible in my actions.

• Brave – I will face my fears with

See CAMP, Page 12

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Chattahoochee Nature Center opens new trail

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting March 15 for its newly restored 2,000-foot River Boardwalk Trail and Connection Bridge.

Chattahoochee Nature Center staff, Roswell City Council members and countless others attended the event to see the project first-hand.

It includes the boardwalk, which was restored using state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable materials, and a pedestrian bridge over Willeo Road with ADA-accessible ramps. The previous boardwalk had supported hundreds of thousands of visitors for nearly 40 years.

Mayor Kurt Wilson said at the event that the City of Roswell had been particularly excited to work with the Chattahoochee Nature Center on the Connection Bridge over Willeo Road, because, on any given day, the road receives a lot of cut-through traffic from Cobb County.

The bridge now connects the center’s main campus directly to the River Boardwalk Trail so that visitors no longer have to cross Willeo Road.

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Staff, Roswell City Council members and others gather at the Chattahoochee Nature Center’ grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony on March 15 for its newly restored River Boardwalk Trail and Connection Bridge.

“The success of our River Park Trail System has brought additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic to the area,” Wilson said. “We are thrilled that visitors to the Chattahoochee Nature Center now have a safe and uninterrupted access to the river as well as our trail system.”

Wilson said the Chattahoochee

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Nature Center attracts an estimated 140,000 visitors every year and serves as a place of recreation and education as well as an economic driver.

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said. “The Chattahoochee Nature Center’s River Boardwalk Trail will further enhance this benefit.”

Chattahoochee Nature Center Board Chair Clarence Jackson stated in an an nouncement before the event the project is a game-changer because it acts as a conduit for the community to discover the ecology of the area more intimately while fostering a greater understanding of and connection with nature.

“We are proud to open this space where our community can safely gather to create lasting memories with family and friends,” Jackson stated. “The learning possibilities are endless, and it makes me proud that our supporters were committed to this endeavor.”

“The River Boardwalk Trail offers beautiful vistas of the Chattahoochee River and the surrounding wetlands and will include a ‘River House’ gathering area for enhanced educational and event programming,” Jackson continued. “An improved canoe launch will allow greater access to the river for populations with varying abilities.”

The River Boardwalk Trail and Connection Bridge were completed through Phase I of the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s “Bridging. Teaching. Inspiring.” capital campaign.

In addition to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting on March 15, the Chattahoochee Nature Center held a community grand opening day on March 20, which was sponsored by Fulton County.

Overall, the project was funded through the financial support of Chattahoochee Nature Center staff, its Board of Trustees, individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities.

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It’s not just a gift shop. It’s a ministry, and that’s what’s going on in all these little gift shops around us.

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Roswell businessowners find meaning in gift giving Loyal customer base has kept shop thriving

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Sisters Audrey Findlay and Barbara Rowe say it was their lifelong dream to open a gift shop, but over time, their business became like a ministry in the community.

For years, the women worked together in the corporate world and raised nine children between the two of them.

Findlay was a pharmacist and Rowe a computer programmer, but they loved decorating and entertaining, so they created floral designs on the side for over 25 years.

That’s until 2011 when they decided the time had finally come to take a shot at their dream.

In November of that year, they celebrated the grand opening of Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop and Boutique on Woodstock Road in Roswell with a special ribbon-cutting by former Mayor Jere Wood.

Findlay said the shop started out small with only 800 square feet, but after their first year, they took over the spot next door, and in May 2021, they expanded to Woodstock.

Initially, the shop was both a fullservice florist and boutique for gifts, but after just five years, they nixed the floral side of the business altogether.

Today, their Roswell storefront features a variety of items from gifts and jewelry to decorative home accessories and clothing. Many of the companies they work with are either women or locally owned, including Inspiredesigns, which is

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Sisters Audrey Findlay and Barbara Rowe are the owners of Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop and Boutique in Roswell and Woodstock. The original Roswell location opened in 2011.

based in Alpharetta, and INDIGO Home and Design, based in Milton.

Rowe said they all support each other.

“We are all separately owned,” Rowe said, “but we are here to lift each other up, so anytime there’s a need we say, ‘Well, let us call one of our surrounding gift shops.’ We really like the camaraderie. There’s really no reason for us to be in competition because what you do for your customer is what makes the difference in them coming back.”

Findlay said they have about 11 employees at their Roswell store and another six or seven who work in Woodstock. And because they’re small stores, they get to really know their customers.

Rowe said some customers come in just to buy a gift but may end up opening up about an issue in their lives to one of their employees, who will then hand out little bracelets to remind them that they are not alone, and someone is praying for them.

“There’s nothing like being able to touch a life,” Rowe said. “It’s not just a gift shop. It’s a ministry, and that’s what’s going on in all these little gift shops around us.”

In the 11 years they’ve been in Roswell, Rowe said they’ve watched their customers’ children grow up, and then their children have children. She said their customers are like family and recounted a story about a gentleman who would always drop his wife off at the store while he went out to get a haircut.

“Well, she passed away,” Rowe said, “and then he would come in and we’d just tell him what he needed to buy. So, we just take all the guessing away, you know, because it’s familiar and we’re

See SISTERS, Page 10

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Spruill fundraiser plots new course

By ROSS MCWATERS newsroom@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. – The annual Spruill Center Artistic Affair fundraiser March 25 abandoned its tradition of black ties and table service for a more accessible and informal celebration of Dunwoody’s art scene.

Held in the Spruill Center for the Arts instead of the nearby Atlanta Country Club, the event represented an organizationwide push to increase the Arts Center’s reach in the community.

Spruill board and guild member Beth Saxe said the organization wants to be more accessible and inviting to younger generations. Years prior, a ticket to the black-tie affair was $125 per person. This year, tickets were $75.

Guests wandered between the center’s courtyard, classrooms and hallways, taking in myriad forms of lighthearted entertainment. Attendees contributed to a mural by painting squares of canvas. The finished product reads “SPRUILL,” and will hang in the center’s upper hallway.

A silent and live auction preview room featured painting, pottery and other crafts.

Artist and Spruill board member Leslie Cannon stood at an easel painting a landscape that was later auctioned for $850.

I really believe that it is important to get the community into the building, to see what’s going on here...”

Spruill Center for the Arts CEO Alan Mothner conducts the live auction under the seating tent.

CEO in 2020, he sought to alter the event’s tune.

“He pitched this idea to the guild ladies, who are the ones who have normally done the formal deal, and we all went for it. And this has been fun…I think it’s fabulous,” Saxe said.

Ken Horvath, director of the ceramics department, said Spruill is trying to generate more buzz and activity around the center to foster support for expansion of the education center. Eight more studios are planned, and increasing public engagement will help with the organization’s bid for city partnership to bring their vision into fruition.

“I really believe that it is important to get the community into the building,

to see what’s going on here…having the Artistic Affair here this year allows more people to come in to see what we do and see what we need,” Horvath said.

Based on an informal poll, the casual tone for the Artistic Affair seems to have struck a chord with attendees. When Mothner spoke to the crowd seated under a large tent in the courtyard, he asked, “Should we do this event again?” His

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question was met with instant applause.

Painter and instructor Diana Toma commented that the casual event seems welcoming to the artistic scene. “[Artists] like to get down and be more casual; I think this addresses the artsy community,” Toma said.

Organizers said the Artistic Affair raised $80,000, including $10,000 for youth scholarships.

REV. SONDRA JONES Spruill Center for the Arts Director of the Ceramic Department The Spruill celebration featured whimsical and eclectic entertainment as well.

A line quickly formed to sit with fortune tellers reading tarot cards in the hallway.

Stationed outside in the blasting wind, four poets from Free Poems ATL wrote prose on demand, taking their cues from guests. After roughly a minute of writing, they recited and gave the verse to the prompters. Actors from the Stage Door Theatre, dressed in flamboyant and glitzy costumes, mingled throughout the party.

Saxe said the 35-year tradition had always been a formal affair, including a seated dinner followed by dancing.

However, when Alan Mothner was named

Free Poets ATL write verse for a guest.

Artist and Spruill Center Board Member Leslie Cannon stands with Patty Weiner, winner of the live-painted landscape scene auction.

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Sisters: Continued from Page 8 family.”

Those types of relationships, Findlay said, are what allowed them to reopen after closing for six weeks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. Rowe said that during that time, they were able to remodel and get their online business going thanks to the support they received from the Alpharetta/ Roswell community, which wanted to see them succeed.

“It really didn’t impact us that badly, because we had an amazing group of customers who supported us during that time,” Findlay said. “They shopped online,

Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop and Boutique Sales Associate Wanda Grigg works behind the cash register April 8.

and we would do curbside pick-up. I think I sold more of my Jellycat bunnies that Easter than ever before. We were still above what we had done the year before after closing that long. It was just amazing.”

While the sisters think “totally different,” Findlay said it’s worked out well for them. She said Rowe works on the creative side of the business, and she tries to rein in her ideas.

The sisters also give back to the community by supporting the local schools, such as the Child Development Academy, as well as community events like the backpack drive for North Fulton Community Charities.

Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop and Boutique is at 1030 Woodstock Road in Suite 3110 in Roswell.

For more information, including store hours, visit findlayrowedesigns.com.

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Earth Day: Continued from Page 1 use a rain barrel, and the City of Milton will announce the winner of a nature photography contest it is holding. The winner will get an artistic rain barrel hand-painted by local artist Chip Waller.

The event will feature information from the Milton Land Conservancy, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Plant! Milton – a local initiative to encourage residents to plant more trees.

Milton Communications Director Greg Botelho stated the former Milton County Club was envisioned as a hub for people

around the city, including those who want to enjoy nature or participate in organized programs.

“The Earth Day celebration is a combination of both, thus an ideal way to kick off this new, exciting era for the property,” Botelho stated.

To sign up for the tutorial from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper or the gardening and beekeeping classes, go to signupgenius. com/go/10c0f4faaa929abf9c16-earth.

Space is limited, so only the first to register can participate.

For more information or updates on the Earth Day festivities, follow the City of Milton’s Facebook page.

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Roswell to host Tillman Honor Run to benefit military and their families

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Tillman Honor Run is coming to Roswell.

Formerly held in Atlanta, runners will now get to celebrate the memory of Pat Tillman at Riverside Park, starting at 8 a.m. on April 23. The race is hosted by the Arizona State University Alumni Georgia Chapter.

Tillman, a former Arizona State University and Arizona Cardinals football player, left his sports career and enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 2002 in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. He was killed by friendly fire while in Afghanistan.

The 4.2-mile race pays homage to Tillman’s number on the field and helps raise money for the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Scholars program, which helps active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses afford high-quality edu-

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• Humble – I will be gracious in my success and stumbles.

• Leader – I will learn from my mistakes and make those around me better.

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Lester grew up in Florida and later attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he played for the Colonels football program from 1988-91. He was voted all-conference several years as a fullback/halfback.

He rushed for 3,640 yards with EKU with 37 touchdowns and was an integral part in the Colonels winning three conference titles. He was voted into the EKU Hall of Fame in 2011.

Lester was then drafted in the 10th round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams and spent three years with the franchise before playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1995-98.

He was perhaps best known in NFL circles as the “Bus Driver” for serving as the lead blocker for Jerome “The Bus” Bettis.

Lester closed out his professional career in 1999 with the Dallas Cowboys and went on to found Pigskin Academy, a non-profit mentoring program for at-risk athletes, as well as New Found Life Youth Football, better known as the Milton Steelers.

cation. It is meant to be a casual, familyfriendly fun run.

While the Pat Tillman Honor Run has been a longtime staple at Arizona State’s main Tempe campus, it has extended to more than 30 cities around the United States.

Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson called Tillman an American hero at the March 28 City Council meeting.

“I think what Pat embodies … is giving of oneself ultimately for others and no greater cause,” Wilson said. “… I ask all of my friends and fellow residents and nonfellow residents to come to the Pat Tillman run on April 23. It’s a great way to honor your country. It’s a great way to honor your community. It’s a great way to honor yourselves.”

To register, visit asuevents.asu.edu/ content/tillman-honor-run-atlanta.

Riverside Park is located at 575 Riverside Road in Roswell.

For several years, the Steelers organization was the youth football provider in Milton, and Lester led a charge to waive registration fees to allow families to join the program free of charge.

Lester also served as an assistant coach for Milton High School and Fellowship Christian School.

Estes said he worked with Lester during his last year as a coach at Milton High School in 2008-09. He said that as a motivational speaker and coach in the Milton/Alpharetta area, Lester’s message was always, “Clear eyes, Full heart, Can’t Lose.” “[That was] a tag he used during multiple public speaking engagements where his football popularity was used to address elementary and middle school kids on the importance of identifying positive character traits and being accountable,” Estes said.

He added that even now when he’s teaching or coaching, sometimes he comes across kids who are missing certain traits in their behavior that could make them more successful. Through the Tim Lester 34-Day Camp, Estes said he hopes to continue to plant seeds to build students’ character.

“It helps them to just become a better all-around person, and that’s what Tim did,” Estes said. “He took football and used it as a tool to draw people in to the options and opportunities to build their character or make great choices and become better people.”

To register for the second annual Tim Lester 34-Day Camp, visit https:// forms.gle/EsbwvYUKXqXTZ6SF8.

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Roswell sells K9 officer to sheriff’s office

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — K-9 Alf is leaving the Roswell Police Department and joining the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

After approximately three years with the department, the Roswell City Council voted unanimously March 28 to sell K-9 Alf, an explosive ordinance detection canine, and all his associated equipment to the sheriff’s office for $8,000.

Roswell Police Chief James Conroy said at a March 15 Public Safety and Public Works Committee Meeting that after K-9 Alf’s handler, John Hix, announced he was leaving the Roswell Police Department, the sheriff’s office approached them about purchasing the 5-year-old German Shepard.

“This is an opportunity for both departments,” Conroy said. “They’ll get a fully trained canine, and we will get funding that will go towards the purchase of a new [explosive ordinance detection] canine [that] … is also used for our Community Relations Unit.”

Hix joined the Roswell Police Department in 2014 and worked various assignments, including uniform patrol and the traffic enforcement unit as a hit-and-run

They’ll get a fully trained canine, and we will get funding that will go towards the purchase of a new [explosive ordinance detection] canine.”

CHIEF JAMES CONROY Roswell Police investigator. He also worked as a field training officer and a SWAT negotiator.

In 2019, Hix was partnered with K-9 Alf to sniff out explosives. He was 18 months old at the time. K-9 Alf is certified through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

Conroy said once the police department hires a new handler and the sale of K-9 Alf is complete, they will purchase a

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new canine using the city’s Confiscated Assets Fund.

Roswell police spokesman Tim Lupo said in a March 25 email the department currently has two canines who are assigned to the Special Investigations Section within the Criminal Investigations Division.

In other business at the March 28 meeting, the City Council approved a resolution to allow the Roswell Police Department to apply for a Community Policing Microgrant of up to $15,000. The grant is from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Georgia.

Conroy said if the department is awarded the grant, the funds will be used to develop an event that enhances the trust and legitimacy between youth and law enforcement. A match is not required for the microgrant.

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A Change in Seasons Spring has sprung! As the days get longer and the weather warms, now is the perfect time to open the windows and start your spring cleaning. Check out my favorite tips.

1. Create Natural Air Fresheners Whip up a room deodorizer on the stovetop by simmering orange rinds and rosemary in a pot of water.

2. Clear Dryer Vents Check and clean your dryer vent and ducts to remove lint build-up.

3. Upgrade Linens If your towels, rugs and shower curtain are looking shabby, it might be time to donate and replenish.

4. Restore Tile Grout Scrub grout with a toothbrush and diluted bleach for an instant bathroom facelift.

5. Purge the Extraneous Go through closets, drawers and pantries for anything that does not serve a purpose in your life.

6. Revive Outdoor Living Powerwash your porch and clean outdoor cushions to remove pollen and grime before the summer entertaining season starts.

7. Energize with Greenery Add plants like fern or Dracaena to freshen and filter the air.

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for,” Kemp said. “Everyone in the General Assembly made history today.”

The legislation was sponsored by Speaker of the House David Ralston (RBlue Ridge), who had marked it as a top priority.

The 76-page bill brings sweeping changes to the treatment of mental health and substance abuse, including a state loan cancellation program and revised complaint filing and tracking procedures for private and state managed insurance plans. Also included is a provision permitting law enforcement to seek involuntary commitment under certain criteria.

The law goes into effect on July 1.

Ralston called the bipartisan efforts the model of effective lawmaking and acknowledged the work of Rep. Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur).

“This will lift Georgia from the basin of mental health care,” Ralston said.

The bill faced vocal right-wing opposition in a Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing. Opponents said it would lead to guns being removed from people diagnosed with mental illness.

The version signed by Gov. Kemp removed an earlier provision that required insurance companies to provide mental health benefits if they did not offer them.

“This bill is many things (and) a result of years of study and work,” State Sen. Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek) said.

“It’s a framework for continued work that needs to be done. But above all, it is a moral document.”

The bill creates a litany of studies and reports that will be delivered to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house or the entirety of the Legislature in the coming years.

“H.B. 1013 is a bill for 11 million hardworking Georgians,” Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said. It is not a Republican or Democratic bill Duncan said.

Loan cancellation by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA) is a key component to address the state’s fledgling mental health care staffing storages. Data from Mental Health America indicates the Peach State ranks 48th in access to mental health care.

For students in paramedical or other fields related to aging or primary care, up to $10,000 per year may be cancelled. A person on track to become a doctor of medicine would be ineligible unless specializing in psychiatry or primary care. A person enrolled in a program to become a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse is also eligible

for loan cancellation.

Georgia National Guard members are eligible for loan cancellation, but must exhaust all federal funds, including those from the Departments of Defense or Veterans Affairs. A National Guard member would no longer qualify once active duty ends, fails to maintain sufficient academic standing or graduates.

There is no requirement to study in a medical-related field.

A student enrolled in a program related to mental health or substance abuse — including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers or behavioral health — are eligible for loan cancellation.

This will lift Georgia from the basin of mental health care.”

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GSFA has the ability to identify areas with personnel shortage for future loan cancellation.

Another provision in the bill changes how law enforcement may respond to a person experiencing a mental health or substance abuse emergency.

If someone commits an offense and the officer has probable cause that the person is mentally ill requiring involuntary treatment, they can be taken for emergency examination by a physician.

The officer does not need to file charges prior to the person going to a physician or emergency receiving facility.

The officer is required to consult with a physician either in-person or by telephone and write a report that will become part of the clinical record. The physician in turn must authorize the person to be transported for examination.

Police can transport the person to a facility.

If county transport is required, vehicles normally used to transport criminals must be avoided.

In some circumstances the person may be transported by family members to a facility. In nonemergency situations, a female may not be transported without another female who is not needing care.

A female may be transported by a husband, father, adult brother or adult son.

If transportation is not provided by a law enforcement agency, the cost cannot be billed to the respective government. It may be billed to the person needing care directly, but the cost is not an obligation of the health care facility.

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgians risk losing access to affordable health care We have learned too much about health policy that works to lose any ground we’ve gained in affordable care. Remember: at this time two years ago, we were trying to wrap our heads around a MARY ROBICHAUX new reality of isolaState Representative, District 48 tion and mitigation as COVID-19 spread throughout our communities and life as we knew it came to a screeching halt.

The toll on our communities has been substantial and many are still reeling from the public health impact as well as the financial fallout. But even as we enter a third year with this global pandemic, there is reason for optimism.

Cases and deaths due to the virus are down and today we have widespread access to three safe, effective, and free vaccines developed in record time.

Good policy also plays a role in this optimism. Our federal leaders stepped up in an important way last year by expanding insurance subsidies through

the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which has given nearly 6 million Americans new access to affordable health care. This includes 127,100 uninsured Georgians who became newly eligible for tax credits. The impact of this financial assistance cannot be overstated—enrollment has reached record-breaking levels with more than 701,000 Georgia residents signing up for marketplace health coverage for 2022.

This progress is significant, but we must keep in mind that millions of Americans will see their health insurance premiums rise considerably unless Congress acts to make current tax credits permanent before the end of the year when they’re set to expire. Premium payments could double for 14.5 million Americans with marketplace insurance coverage. Low-income enrollees could experience some of the largest premium increases. Many of these Americans could lose their coverage altogether as it becomes increasingly unaffordable.

Current subsidies reduce premium rates for all individuals who purchase coverage in the marketplace. Making the subsidies permanent will ensure

these savings – which average $50 per month or $600 per year.

Without an extension of health care subsidies, thousands of Georgians will soon face the financial burden of not being able to afford health care—especially as inflation is at an all-time high and people are paying higher prices for everyday goods. In fact, a 2021 Gallup poll found that more and more Americans are forgoing health treatment because costs are too high. No one should have to risk serious or fatal illness because they cannot afford the cost of care.

Improving access to health care has been my life’s work. For over 35 years, I have helped lead health care organizations, including the American Heart Association, Emory Healthcare, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. My career has focused on bringing efficient, effective, and patient-centered care to everyone that walks into a hospital, doctor’s office, or clinic—regardless of their insurance status.

Health care is just as personal to me as it is professional—one of my twin boys was born with a heart condition.

Due to the tremendous care and openheart surgery he received at two-yearsold, he is thriving and doing remarkable work as a medical researcher at Emory.

Unfortunately, however, too many families lack this same opportunity.

Allowing federal marketplace tax credits to expire would be a huge mistake with detrimental consequences for Americans. With current ARPA health care subsidies, we have been able to deliver more financial relief than ever before to help people get covered and stay covered.

There has never been a more important moment to ensure all Americans can get the quality health care they need and deserve. Georgians are counting on Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to do everything they can to permanently extend current marketplace subsidies so that more families and communities across our state are equipped to emerge from this pandemic stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

State Representative Mary Robichaux represents Georgia’s House District 48.

Success means different things In last week’s episode of The Ben Burnett Show, my guest was Zach Blend from the Goshen Valley. Goshen Valley started decades ago as a group home for young men in foster care. Many of these children had a BEN BURNETT Guest Columnist difficult time being placed into a singlefamily residence. So, Zach’s family bought an expansive piece of land in northern Cherokee County and created a group home to care for these young men. Later, that became a series of group homes. Today it is one of the leading organizations in the country that cares for children placed into foster care. Children come into foster care for a variety of reasons; none of them their own. Goshen Valley continues to gain

influence within Georgia. In 2021, Brasfield & Gorrie selected the organization as it’s “Non-profit Partner of the Year”.

Goshen Valley is comprised of volunteers from all walks of life, mostly from Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth counties.

However, they need more resources.

They have expanded their offerings to include therapeutic services, in-home care throughout the state of Georgia, and mental health services. These expanded services strive to address issues far beyond what you and I will ever face. Many of these children will live with abandonment issues forever. When you think about inherent unfairness, Goshen Valley never quits.

Goshen Valley is also a resource for many in the Georgia General Assembly on how the state can better care for our most vulnerable children. Improving the foster care system is one of the rare things with which few elected officials disagree. Former Gov. Roy Barnes was

instrumental in foster care reform. Former Georgia Gov. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was an advocate for foster care, often taking children into his own home, even during his tenure in office. Forsyth County resident and current Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and local State Sen. Brandon Beach occasionally don’t see eye to eye; but they always work together to prioritize children in Georgia’s foster care system.

One of my favorite aspects of public service was caring for Alpharetta’s kids.

However, good deeds and great ideas are never exclusive to those in public service.

When you listen to Zach Blend, you will realize that few people among us have such a gift and purpose. People like Zach are the difference we all aspire to see.

I encourage you to see to the dignity that Goshen Valley provides these children. Kids who have no less value than my own. Listen to how they invest in children who didn’t start out as

their own and through the organization, come to find purpose, worth and direction. Goshen Valley leads many of these kids to successful livelihoods and vocations. Many of these “alumni” serve you today in our United States Military, while some go to college, work in the trades, and eventually go on to have their own families. If you take the saying “success means different things to different people,” your perspective on everything changes. If you are new to the area and desire a place to volunteer, there is no better organization. Take a break from the mess the world is in right now and listen to something hard, but also full of promise. Thank you to those of you who listen to my show. I am grateful for each of you.

Ben served on the Alpharetta City Council from 2018-2021. You can listen to the fifth season of The Ben Burnett Show on Apple Podcasts.

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A study by the Mayo Clinic found that a diagnosis was changed or discovered in 21% of patients seeking a second opinion, and nearly 66% of all patients seeking a second opinion had their diagnosis refined. Receiving care for the wrong diagnosis or, more often, not receiving care for an undiagnosed issue can be life altering or sometimes even prove deadly.

Recently, a surprising number of patients have told me about experiences when their own initiative or a second opinion proved to be lifesaving. One patient was told that an incidental finding of low platelets (thrombocytopenia) was dismissed by his first physician as likely of little consequence. This patient sought a second opinion, and a bone marrow biopsy identified leukemia and led to treatment. Another patient’s doctor told her that a mass could be watched and that since imaging was not necessary, it would not be covered by insurance. She paid out of her own pocket for a CT scan that identified the cancer that she suspected she had. Multiple other patients shared similar stories. And whereas this may come as a shock to some, it is, sadly, not surprising to me. Physicians are not infallible. I genuinely believe that patients should be their own advocate.

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In fact, my patients and I share similar stories because a second (fifth actually) opinion saved the life – or more accurately the quality and course of life – of my son: I count my blessings that my wife holds to her convictions and advocates for our family. Multiple “second” opinions at her insistence saved my oldest child from a lifetime of developmental struggles and unnecessary deafness.

Our oldest effectively stopped talking at about 14 months old. He never had a diagnosed or suspected ear infection.

And although he would eventually turn towards us when we called his name, my wife was convinced that he could not hear. She took him to multiple pediatricians and was repeatedly dismissed with the counsel that “boys will be boys” and “not everyone is a talker.” These were board-certified, well-trained physicians.

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One measure, dubbed the Freedom to Farm bill, limits conditions a nuisance suit can be brought against farms, livestock handlers or the timber industry.

The permitting requirement to carry a concealed firearm was eliminated with SB 319, waiving additional background checks from the GBI and FBI, fingerprinting and the fee collected by county probate courts. Georgia is set to become the 25th state to eliminate these requirements.

The governor had already signed SB 514 on March 29 allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.

Two bills related to education were also bound for Kemp’s desk before the last legislative day started: • SB 226 requires local boards of education to create a complaint policy for parents who claim that education materials are harmful to minors. Under the proposed law, principals are required to respond to parents within seven days.

Opponents call it a book ban bill.

• HB 1178, called the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would give parents the right to see materials used in classroom instruction. State law already grants public review.

Both chambers chugged along after the speeches, passing bills with eyes towards the May primaries: • SB 259 removes places of worship from the unauthorized list where firearms or rifles can be carried. The bill also prevents local governments from prohibiting the discharge of firearms on land that is 10 acres or more.

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• SB 345 prevents the state or local governments from asking for proof of COVID-19 vaccination before receiving any services or accessing a building. The requirement does not apply if adherence would violate Centers for Medicare and Medicaid or any federal requirements.

• SB 441 authorizes the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate any election fraud claims. That authority currently rests with the Elections Division under Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. If a GBI investigation happens, the GBI director, assistant director and deputy director for investigations are authorized to issue subpoenas, with approval from the Georgia Attorney General. A subpoena could require local elections board to produce papers or documents.

A prior elections bill, HB 1464, cleared the House, but was gutted in a Senate committee hearing. An earlier version of this bill had a provision about ballot chain of custody.

Fifteen minutes before midnight political theater was on full display as the “divisive concepts” legislation was brought before the House for a floor vote.

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Volunteers sought to help perform military funerals NORTH METRO ATLANTA –– The Veterans Alliance Honor Guard has posted a “Help Wanted” sign seeking military veterans to help lay their brethren to rest with proper ceremony.

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JOHNS CREEK

GREELAWN ROSWELL Prime drive-up location!

Accommodates 4 urns, or one casket & one urn. $4895.

Office/Business Equip/Supplies EXECUTIVE DESK: Arhaus traditional styling with storage.

Shows well for home office. $700. For photos call 678-296-0020

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Cemetery

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Prime drive-up location!

Concrete/ Asphalt

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Miscellaneous LARGE C AT TREEHOUSE: Barely worn. $65, originally $125. 678-663-5953

Full Service Bush Hogging, LANDSCAPING Company Clearing,

ROOF LEAKING?

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

678-898-7237

Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 OFF Leak Repairs or 10% off New Roof. Affordable, quality roofing. Based in Roswell.

Serving North Atlanta since 1983. Call to schedule FREE Quote: 770-284-3123.

Christian Brothers Roofing

678-898-7237

Home Improvement

Pinestraw

Tree Services

Driveway

Phillips Home I m p r o v e m e n t

COMPLETE TREE

$250 OFF NEW DRIVEWAY!

We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs.

All types flooring.

Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell.

Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Retaining Walls Brick or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker.

Many local references.

Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

Mention this ad. Concrete driveway specialists. Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs. A+ BBB rating. FREE ESTIMATE. Call Rachael at 678-250-4546 to schedule a FREE Estimate. 30 years of experience. ARBOR HILLS CONSTRUCTION INC. Please note we do have a minimum charge on accepted jobs of $4,500.

PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Gutters

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Fully equipped cafe.

State Bridge Centre.

Includes tables & chairs; coffee, tea, espresso & cappuccino machines; hot dog & pizza grills, display refrigeration units for beverages, salads, sandwiches, desserts, etc.

Contact Robert at 404-680-2270

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Retail Space for Rent

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Flooring

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AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Haulers

Grading, Hauling, Etc.

Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

Capable of doing your job – grading, hauling and tree service.

Roofing

SERVICES Appen-Rated 98 Text or Call us for a FREE quote appointment.

Tree removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Free mulch, Fully insured, Emergency 24/7 770-450-8188

Junk Removal Call Junk Express For professional full service junk removal.

Licensed/insured.

Same day service available.

Ask about our specials.

770-824-1000

Tree Services

Landscaping From Atlanta to Athens, Landscaping Concepts & Retaining Walls Inc. Paverstone Patio & Driveway. Bobcat work.

678-508-5990. www. landscapeconcepts1ga. com

scaping

24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges!

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts 770-512-8733 • www.yellowribbontree.com

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Annemarie Russo C: 770-712-0622 Annemarie.Russo@HarryNorman.com

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Allison DeBoy C: 404-805-9557 Allison.DeBoy@HarryNorman.com

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

SOLD 664 GLENOVER DRIVE, MILTON GATED COMMUNITY | 5 BR | 6BA | $2,000,000 15965 FREEMANVILLE, MILTON GATED 2 ACRE | 7 BR | 7BA | $2,100,000

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Russo & Associates knows what it takes to buy and sell real estate. As top producers for over 27 years and over $20M Sold in 2021, we are committed to our client’s real estate needs. As your local area experts we specialize in listing & selling homes. We are committed to helping our buyers find their dream homes with our large network of contacts & inside scoop of the local market. From new construction to resale homes, we offer exceptional customer service, strong negotiating skills, home staging, attention to detail & outstanding guidance when purchasing & selling a home. We are a results driven team putting you the client first.