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Marking a proud past

Educators, graduates and dignitaries gather in Alpharetta Saturday for the unveiling of a historic marker at the site of the old Milton High School on Milton Avenue. The high school is marking its 100th anniversary with a series of ongoing events planned through the year. Read more, Page 5.

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Woman reports ID fraud robbed her of $10,000 MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman called police April 9 to report someone stole her driver’s license and Social Security number and fraudulently opened two bank accounts in her name. Both unauthorized accounts were opened at a BB@T bank in September, police said. The victim didn’t discover them until February. One was a checking account and the other was a savings.

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Milton Fire to distribute COVID vaccinations MILTON, Ga. — Milton Fire and ReVue Pharmacy in Milton began administering COVID-19 vaccinations April 20. ReVue Pharmacy is providing doses that will be administered by Milton Fire personnel to those 18-years or older. Vaccinations will be administered from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Community Place, adjacent to City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk. There is no charge for the vaccinations and no appointments are necessary. Those receiving a vaccine will be required to bring an ID and will be scheduled for their second dose four weeks after their first dose. Residents can also email covidsupport@cityofmiltonga.us to arrange a time for Milton Fire personnel to deliver a vaccine to homebound residents, or for more information.

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Milton proposes upgrades at its newest park New field surfaces, tennis courts slated for Cox Road facility By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton hopes to make the most of its newest active park, the Cox Road Athletic Complex, with plans to upgrade its facilities and expand capacity for recreation programs. Interim Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen presented the City Council April 12 with the plan, which has received backing from the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The council voted to continue fine-tuning the blueprint that will be presented to the board again before renovations move forward. The proposal calls for replacing grass on the two, large rectangular fields with artificial turf and removing the half-field to pave the way for new tennis courts. The turf fields could either be painted or striped to allow for football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball, and new fencing and netting would be installed. If the project moves forward, it will address Milton’s deficit in multi-use fields. “We’re currently over capacity on rectangular, turf fields,” McKlveen said. “Since 2015, we’ve had a significant increase to our (recreation program) registrations.” The Cox Road facility houses half of the city’s multi-purpose fields. The other two are at Bell Memorial Park. However, McKlveen said local youth sports providers prefer artificial turf playing surfaces, and the Bell Memorial fields can no longer accommodate the growth of the programs.

He said about three to four teams are practicing on one field simultaneously at Bell Memorial. The renovations proposed for the Cox Road complex would address the needs of those field capacity issues and provide other benefits. About 20 to 25 percent of practice time is lost each season due to rainouts, McKlveen said, and one soggy afternoon could keep the grass fields closed for several days. Turf mitigates those cancellations and would provide a better playing surface and improved aesthetics over natural grass, he said. McKlveen said he expects use would rise to about 90 percent with the upgrades, and the multi-use configuration would allow more flexibility for providers needing practice space and for the city to increase capacity. He said the baseball setup could provide space for about 150 more youth baseball players for each turfed field. Artificial turf would also present taxpayers with approximately $50,000 to $65,000 savings a year in maintenance costs compared with grass upkeep. The curveball presented in the plan is the turfed half-field on the site. McKlveen said the field was designed for under-10 youth soccer, but it’s not being used to its full potential because the city does not have its own youth soccer program. The city threw around some ideas for using the space, including the addition batting cages, but ultimately chose to nix the field entirely and address another shortfall in its facilities — tennis courts. Under the proposal, the half field would be removed and replaced by three new tennis courts. McKlveen said the Milton Tennis Center, located at the former Milton

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Under a proposed plan, the half-sized field at Cox Road Athletic Complex would be replaced by three new tennis courts. Country Club property, and Director Terre O’Brien have to turn away players each spring and fall due to a lack of available courts. The city estimated about 80 to 100 more tennis players could be accommodated per season on the new courts. “This would allow [O’Brien] to take those residents that are looking for a place to play,” McKlveen said. With two more new tennis courts slated for the former Milton Country Club property, McKlveen said the city will have reached its goal of adding five additional courts that was set out in the city’s 2017 parks and recreation master plan. The total buildout of the project, as proposed, would cost between $1.5 to $1.8 million. About $1.1 million of those dollars would come from the city’s impact fees, which are levied on new developments, ac-

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cording to City Manager Steve Krokoff. The City Council was on board with the proposal, with councilwoman Laura Bentley sharing her approval for spreading out the city’s tennis facilities throughout Milton. Councilman Peyton Jamison said he has seen the crunch of youth teams on the Bell Memorial Park fields firsthand and thinks the city should invest in its own facilities because Fulton County Schools still limits the city’s access to its ballfields due to COVID-19. Milton purchased the Cox Road facility last January. It includes the two full-sized fields, half field and bathroom/locker facilities. Since its purchase, the site is used by Rush Union Adult Soccer, the city’s youth lacrosse programs and is being rented out by Cambridge High School and Fulton Science Academy.

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Friends share fond memories at old Milton High School site By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Friends and former students of the old Milton High School gathered Saturday for the unveiling of a marker noting the 100th anniversary of the school. About 50 people — including graduates and former staff — assembled at the school’s original site on Milton Avenue in Alpharetta to honor its history and to acknowledge the district’s new Innovation Academy that now stands in its stead. Even with new landscaping and a shiny, three-story building in the backdrop, the site conjured images of the old school to those on hand Saturday. “The old building is gone now,” said Jackie Angel, who spent 15 years teaching social studies at the school on Milton Avenue. “But as someone said on our Facebook page, ‘Milton High School lives in our hearts, it doesn’t live in a building.’” The old school closed in 2005.

Angel is now in her 16th year at the new Milton High School on Birmingham Highway in Milton. She said four years ago when the school district announced it would tear down the old building, she and other volunteers with a love of all things MHS salvaged the cornerstones and other memorabilia for installation at the Milton campus. The historic marker ceremony was sponsored by the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. Bill Thomas, who served as teacher, administrator and principal for almost 30 years at the old school, said you wouldn’t recognize the area from what it’s become. “Fifty years ago this August, I made my first trip to Milton High School,” Thomas said. “We drove forever on Ga. 400. There was nothing on Ga. 400 at that time.” That drive onto a gravel parking lot for a job interview began his love affair

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Milton introduces service to keep residents updated Online information portal tracks city projects, finances By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com

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MILTON, Ga. — Residents wanting to keep up to date on Milton’s finances and projects in the works have a new resource with the city unveiling its ClearGov portal last week. City officials say the resource will increase Milton’s transparency in how it spends taxpayer dollars, and it will provide real-time updates for various projects, including traffic improvements. The portal can be accessed at cityofmiltonga.us/transparency. The ClearGov portal will include the city’s demographics, current debt, financial data, project lists and dashboards with additional information. Residents will also be able to delve deep into the city’s financial status. “Milton residents will be able to see the city’s financial data down to each individual line-item,” said Milton Finance Director Bernadette Harvill, who spearheaded the ClearGov portal project. “They’ll also be able to access information on what payments are being made to which vendors and what levels of debt we have. In addition, the new portal will provide up-to-date information on major projects throughout the city as well as dashboards to track department metrics and strategic planning initiatives.” The portal will also feature historical

data for comparison, project descriptions and documents related to specific projects. Several council members said they would like to see a chart or other form of breakdown on how taxpayers dollars are allocated each year come tax season. Harvill said such a display could be generated through the portal. Those wishing updates on city projects can also log on to view updates, timelines and background information. Another feature allows users to receive notifications when the city updates a project, for instance, an intersection improvement. “This is a very exciting feature that we hope will bring value to residents and other stakeholders with an interest in a specific project,” Harvill said. “If there is a timeline change for a new roundabout, for example, those subscribed to alerts will be notified that related edits have been made on the portal.” The resource will include a map showing the city’s current projects and list the Milton project manager for each development. The portal will allow for more a streamlined, in-house budgeting process as well. The City Council approved the contract with ClearGov last year, spending $19,450 for access to the site through next November with a set-up fee of $1,800. “Back in 2014, we originally decided to contract with this type of vendor in order to bring greater financial transparency to the city’s stakeholders,” Harvill said. “Then and now, financial transparency is of high importance to the City of Milton.”

The ClearGov portal will allow residents to track the city’s finances and spending, along with updates to local projects in the works.

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Readers ‘supposably’ like to make me cringe A few weeks ago, I asked readers to submit their (least) favorite mispronounced or misused words in response to Dictionary.com adding “supposably,” a mispronunciation of supposedly, JOE PARKER to its database. The Editor joe@appenmedia.com response was fantastic, and by that, I mean our readers might have been out to slightly torture me by forcing me to view all the wince-worthy words and phrases. Looking at this snapshot of responses, it is abundantly clear that the most loathed, hated and cringe-inducing word of them all among those in North Fulton, Forsyth County and Dunwoody is “irregardless.” Jan J. (real name: Jan Jay), put it succinctly: “Irregardless!!! Regardless of what people say, there is no such word!” she wrote. Rich Lappin agreed. “Irrespective and regardless of what other might say, irregardless is not a word,” Rich said. “Sadly, that has not prevented it from slipping into common usage.” Joel Huey submitted one of my favorite misuses of an idiom — “I could care less.” Saying “I could care less” implies that you do care, and totally goes against what people actually mean to say, “I couldn’t care less.” As an example, I could care less about what deodorant I use. I’ve refused to wear anything other than Old Spice Pure Sport since puberty — that magical time in a man’s life when he hopes his particular smell, which is awful at the time no matter what deodorant he

uses, will attract a mate despite him looking like a sporadically haired, acneriddled genetic experiment gone wrong — but I don’t know why I’m so insistent on only using that brand. Meanwhile, I couldn’t care less about any Royal baby, some mundane thing a Kardashian did or what deodorant brand you use, provided you’re at least wearing some kind if I’m standing close. Another submission from Huey was the misnomer of “tin foil.” Foil, the kind you use to wrap leftovers in, throw in the back of the fridge and forget about until they have sprouted bacteria spores that appear to be from Mars, or the material used to make hats for QAnon believers, hasn’t been made of tin in over half a century. It’s aluminum. On the subject of food, a misuse that is particularly aggravating in the Parker household, and my wife’s submission, is “Shepard’s pie.” Shepard equals sheep, not beef. A “Shepard’s pie” with ground beef is cottage pie. Pie Rankin, who has to be ranked as having one of the coolest names I’ve ever heard, takes issue with “safety deposit box.” I agree. A safe deposit box is, as the term suggests, a box within a safe you deposit items into. A “safety deposit box” sounds like a specialized container for shipping stool samples. Several readers also took issue with those who say “heighth” instead of height. Whenever I hear “heighth,” I go back to the time I was in college when several friends and I created a “Beer-lin Wall” with empty beer cans, and with our speech slurred by consuming the contents of our building materials, I’m sure we were impressed by its “heighth” and “bread, er, breadth.” Dale Lewis said one of his favorite cringeworthy phrases is “for all inten-

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Dog’s death prompts testing for toxins in Chattahoochee By ZOE SEILER newsroom@appenmedia ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is working with a team from the University of Georgia to expand water testing efforts to monitor cyanobacteria toxins, following the death of a dog after he swam in the river in January. Susan Warner and her husband took their dog, Chewy, on a hike at Gold Branch trail along the Chattahoochee the weekend of Jan. 23. Halfway through the 2.5-mile hike, Chewy played around in some stagnant water, not fully submerged, for a couple of minutes and came out muddy. As the couple and the dog made their way back to the car, Chewy began to show signs of fatigue and was panting and coughing. “As we were going through there, he just started getting tired and so he kept sitting down and we’re like, wow, is he just really out of shape, what’s going on?” Warner said. By the end of the hike, Chewy became more lethargic and stopped walking. Warner’s husband had to back the car up to the trail and carry the 90-pound dog into the car. Chewy continued coughing and panting throughout the night and had trouble breathing in the morning. Warner took him to an emergency veterinary clinic where he died on Jan. 24. “After that, it was just shocking to me because my dog did not have health issues so for him to go from like, 24 hours earlier he was bouncing around, like happy, normal, and now all of sudden he’s dead,” Warner said. “It was shocking and super scary.” No certain cause of death The veterinarian found the possible cause of death was due to the cyanobacteria toxin, also known as bluegreen algae toxins. Blood samples from the dog came back negative for the toxin. However, the bacteria is difficult to detect, and it breaks down quickly if the sample hasn’t been stored properly, said Susan Wilde, associate professor in aquatic science at UGA. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper was notified of the possible presence of cyanobacteria after Chewy died a day after swimming in the Chattahoochee River. The riverkeeper conducted the first round of testing on Jan. 27. “We immediately sent those results to the University of Georgia for analysis

in which they did not find any harmful levels of toxin in that sample,” said Jason Ulseth, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Wilde said she and her team at UGA found blue green algae, which can grow on the sediment in the river, the mud on the bottom of the river. She also concluded that the levels of the toxin found were not high enough to kill a dog, but she also acknowledged that the sampling happened after the incident. “I can’t say for sure that that was a cyanotoxin poisoning, but it certainly looks like it could have happened,” Wilde said. “We did find the cyanobacterial filaments that can produce anatoxin and we did find low levels of the toxin that they produce.” The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, UGA and the National Park Service performed additional testing in March in the area where Chewy swam and at two other locations. Those samples also did not register harmful levels of toxins, Ulseth said. “So, we do not know what the cause of death was in Chewy, but out of an abundance of caution we are going to continue to do follow up sampling through the spring and summer just to make sure that we’re not seeing anything that can be considered harmful or dangerous,” Ulseth said. Current testing incomplete Regular testing is conducted of the river, in particular for E. coli, but the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper typically does not test for cyanobacteria “because it’s never really been identified as an issue on the Chattahoochee, Ulseth said. Wilde said she hasn’t seen levels high enough that would warrant posting a warning, but there is sufficient cyanobacteria to cause a problem with the right environmental conditions, and it is worth investigating because of the dog’s death. Wilde noted some areas of concern on the river, including along Gold Branch Trail, where Chewy went into the water. The UGA team also tested samples from Morgan Falls Park. The results were fine off the boat dock, but cyanobacteria was found in a nearby cove, an area that would usually be flooded. Wilde said she didn’t think there would be much contact with the sediment for most people recreating in the area when more water is on top of the mud. The concern comes during low water periods, when the sediment and

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Toxins: Continued from Page 16 mud is not submerged and when conditions are right for the blue green algae to reproduce in the mud. Flood events can bring in a lot of nutrients, and when the water slows down, algae can begin to take advantage of those nutrients and reproduce, especially when the water level is low and things are concentrated, Wilde said. “We have access to nutrients in this watershed and it comes in with some turbid, muddy inflows from some creeks that still need to have probably more nutrient management and we need to have better water processing systems,” Wilde said. Sewage spills cited Wilde also said that Fulton County has experienced a number of sewage spills. In 2019, Fulton County’s sewage system was overwhelmed by heavy rains and more than 40 million gallons of untreated sewage spilled into waterways from Camp Creek to the Chattahoochee River, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A spill was reported on Jan. 26, at a manhole on Concord Street in Alpharet-

NEWS ta, which was around the time Chewy swam in the river. A small waterway is within the vicinity of the spill location and it was about nine miles from the Chattahoochee River, said Regina Waller, public information manager for Fulton County. The impact of the spill on the river is unknown though it was expected to be minimal, Waller said. Fulton County is not required to test for blue green algae as part of its Environmental Protection Division permit requirements, Waller said. “The size of the spill is considered minor by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division,” Waller added. “Therefore, no testing is required by EPD of the waterway.” Wilde said that the spill wouldn’t have had a direct impact on the incident, but it is an indication of a larger problem. “If we’re getting that kind of contaminated water into our systems on a consistent basis, not every time but with more frequent heavy rainfalls, more frequently it’s happening,” Wilde said. She said there is a prevalence of spills in the region, and they happen too often. Wilde said she doesn’t want to inflame panic, but she thinks it’s a real enough concern, and she is glad the situation is being investigated.

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Marker: Continued from Page 5 with Milton High School, he said. “It’s a great school,” Thomas said, “and it’s great because of this community.” Dignitaries on hand included Fulton County School Board member Katie Reeves, City Council members Donald Mitchell and Karen Richard, and Historical Society President Pat Miller. The morning also included tours of the historic log cabin which the Historical Society had moved from the school property four years ago to a small public park about a quarter mile west. The cabin, built in 1935 by students enrolled in Future Farmers of America, has been restored with a new roof, kitchen, bathrooms, a storage room and an archive room. Miller said that after a long wait, the cabin is set to host classes later this spring. The $58 million Innovation Academy opens this fall and will eventually house some 1,600 high school-age students from North Fulton County in a science, technology, engineering and math curriculum.

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CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING Case No.

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CUP (Community Unit Plan) RZ97-138

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Request: To rezone from CUP to AG-1 on 10.80 acres at a density of .092 unit per acre to construct a new single-family residence and to allow the existing accessory structure (Barn for animals) to be in the front yard. (Sec. 64-416(i)) ADAM DARBY/HERALD

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City of Milton 2006 Heritage Walk Council Chambers Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Consideration of Primary Variances a. V21-09, 200 Tor Court Request(s): • To allow the lot coverage for an AG-1 zoned property that fronts a public street to go from 20 percent to 25 percent. (Sec. 64-1141, (d) (1)(b)) b. V21-10, 12655 Birmingham Hwy Request(s): • To allow all wall signs to be made of transparent white lexan and vinyl. (Sec. 64-2325 (b)(4)) • To allow internal illumination of all signs (Sec. 64-2325(b)(2)) • To allow the 48” diameter sign to remain on the architectural feature. (Sec. 64-2325 (b)(3)) • To allow an additional wall sign for a total of four signs. (Sec. 64-2325 (b)(6))

Rows of garden vegetables await harvesting at Old Rucker Farm in Alpharetta. The Grow-A-Row program at the site helps supplement the food bank at North Fulton Community Charities.

Alpharetta launches program to cultivate community spirit BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — This month marks the opening of Alpharetta’s Grow-A-Row Program at Old Rucker Farm. The volunteer-based effort is an expansion of the farm’s current produce donation program through a partnership with North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). The farm serves as an educational tool for harvesting produce while also sharing space with the future Old Rucker Park which is still in the conceptual development phase. Grow-A-Row was conceived in response to the increased need for supportive programs during the pandemic. “The Alpharetta Grow-A-Row program was created to serve a need that has been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Alpharetta Community Services Manager Amanda Musilli said. “Knowing how the pandemic has affected countless families in the area, two incredible volunteers, Mike Ruggiero and James Graeme, wanted the farm to be able to continue to donate produce to the [NFCC] Food Pantry year-round.” Ruggiero and Graeme raised the money to create food producing rows and spent hours creating the space to make this possible. With the grounds in place, the program has garnered volunteer support from the community with groups contributing and harvesting the produce. The gardens help provide local families in need with fresh produce. “I think it is fantastic,” said, Melody

Fortin, NFCC director of Food Pantry Services. “The fact that so many volunteers and groups came together to do this for others in the community is fantastic. It also takes the work and divides it among many, so there is less likelihood of it becoming too much work for a few. The best part of it is the ability to provide such healthy and great-tasting produce to our families that they cannot afford.” The city held its first harvest April 16. Lettuce and radishes were ready. Kale and collards are on tap for this week’s harvest. While conducting weekly weigh-ins and logs of the harvest produced, volunteers hope to harvest a total of 4,500 pounds of food for the charity within its first year. The city has had more than 60 volunteers sign up to help, and that allowed for teams of volunteers to be assigned to each row. Each volunteer has donated a minimum of five hours each week. “We are very happy to be working with the incredible people at NFCC, and they have expressed happiness with the program,” Musilli said. “We also believe that that access to fresh, healthy and nourishing food is a right, not a privilege…I am very fortunate to be able to spend my days working toward solving a piece of this challenge that many in our community face.” Old Rucker Farm is at 900 Rucker Road. For more information, contact Amanda Musilli via email at amusilli@ alpharetta.ga.us.

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Here’s where to find trout Like that heading? I thought it might catch your eye! I always enjoy hearing from folks who read this column each week. It’s great to know that people are getting outside and enjoying GeorSTEVE HUDSON gia’s great out-ofGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net doors! Last week, for example, I enjoyed a nice exchange of emails about finding good barbecue up in Rabun County. This reader was planning a hiking trip to check out some waterfalls and was wondering about a good place to go for some barbecue for lunch or dinner. I offered a couple of suggestions, and in exchange I got a few tips on some places I have never tried. Ahh…exchanging intel via email on the lay of the barbecue landscape. Now that’s a good use of technology. Another question I get a lot, in one form or another, has to do with good places to hike. What’s a good trail for hiking with kids? Where are trails that lead to really good scenic overlooks? When is the best time to hike and see blooming wildflowers? I love questions like that, for they always get me thinking in a “hiking” sort of way and often help me decide where to go next time I’m out and about. Folks often have questions about fishing, too. Getting me started on fishing is like getting me started on grandkids, and I love to talk with folks about both of those grand topics. In fact, come to think of it, the question that I get most is a fishing-related question that usually goes something like this: “Where,” somebody will ask, “are the trout?” What they’re asking, of course, is where has the state recently stocked trout into Georgia streams? And that’s a good question. If you’re going fishing on stocked water, it’s always nice to know that the particular stocked water in question has recently received some fresh trout! The good news is that the answer to that one is easy to find. In fact, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) publishes a weekly stocking report that tells you exactly what streams have been stocked in the previous week. It doesn’t pinpoint the exact stocking locations — finding those is up to you, and exploring with a fishing rod is actually a big part of the fun. But knowing which streams have been stocked can be a big confidence booster if, say, you’re taking the kids out and want to catch a few trout for supper.

“So how,” you ask, “do we find this most valuable information?” I’m glad you asked. To find the weekly stocking report, visit georgiawildlife.com, the Georgia DNR website. Click on the fishing tab in the bar near the top of the screen. Then click on “Trout Fishing.” That will take you to a whole lot of info on trout fishing in Georgia, some of which we’ve talked about before. To locate the trout stocking report, look at the bottom of the bulleted list for the “Weekly Stocking Report.” Selecting that option brings up a page that identifies the streams (and lakes) which received some stocked trout the previous week. It’s broken down by stocking date, by county and by specific water. Let’s say I’m considering a trip to Lumpkin County to fish in (for example) Boggs Creek. That is where I caught my very first trout many years ago, so it’s always the first one I look for. Just for old time’s sake, you know. Anyway, the stocking report tells me exactly when Boggs Creek was last stocked. It also gives me stocking intel on a page and a half worth of other waters too. Wow. That’s enough to get any angler’s pulse rate up a couple of notches. But (as they say) wait! There’s more! You can even sign up to receive a weekly email with the latest stocking data. Imagine that — up-to-date stocking info delivered right to your in-box. Now how neat is that? So many trout…so little time… Unfortunately, there is no warning on the site that this kind of info can have a negative impact on things like todo lists, particularly if there are chores to be done. The fact is that I’d rather be thinking about fishing than about, say, cutting the grass or weeding the front flower bed. You understand that, don’t you? Of course you do. I just hope my bride will be equally empathetic. Besides, the weeds will still be there tomorrow. Now where did I put that tackle box?

Parker: Continued from Page 14 sive purposes,” a mispronunciation of “for all intents and purposes.” That mispronounced phrase makes me imagine one of those look-at-howtough-our-truck-is commercials from Ram, Ford or Chevy where the grizzly voiced announced might say, “The new 2021 Buff Basher Bold Bigflank Butch Blowfist 1500 is, for all intents and pur-

OPINION poses, the best truck for all intensive purposes.” Audrey H. shared her list of annoying mispronunciations, including real-I-tor (when did realtor become a three syllable word, she wrote), come with (where is the rest of the sentence?) I borrowed him money (No, you loaned him money) and “esculate” instead of escalate, not to be confused with the Cadillac Escalade. Or is it the Esculade? Charles Reny takes issue with people who say “probly,” using the example of, “I’m asking her to marry me and she’ll probly say yes.” Reny’s

Solution NorthFulton.com | Milton Herald | April 22, 2021 | 21 response: “probably not” if you can’t be bothered to use a word with more than two syllables. Lucky for our future groom, better, worse, richer, poorer, sickness, health, love, cherish, till, death, do, us and part don’t include any three syllable words. But he’ll be in real trouble if his bride’s name is something like Samantha or, even worse, Elizabeth. Thanks to all who submitted, and I still want to hear more. So, send me an email to joe@appenmedia.com irregardless of what your favorite misused or mispronounced words may be.

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Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary

Rebekah Howerton, 37, of Roswell, passed away April 8, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Joann Cox, 77, of Cumming passed away April 9, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Everett Crandell, 80, of Suwanee, passed away April 12, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marguerite Harris, 94, of Roswell, passed away April 8, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Albert Kitchens, 73, of Roswell, passed away April 11, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Evelyn Davis Lake, 83, of passed away April 6, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Alpharetta, Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

David Arthur Lynn, 86, passed away April 4, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839 Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839 Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary

Jane Mauk, 91, of Roswell, passed away April 14, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Eugene McCarthy, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away April 12, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Julee Norris, 81, of Roswell, passed away April 8, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

George Pickens, 86, of Roswell Funeral Home Alpharetta, passed away April Green Lawn Cemetary 8, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary

Juan P. Saldana, 74, of Roswell, passed away April 7, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Jon Alan Sarver, 79, of Cumming, passed away April 8, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839 Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

William Smith, 73, of Roswell, passed away April 11, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Terry Truett, 78, of Roswell, passed away April 14, 2021. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Bargains

Help Wanted Full-time MECHANIC: Sawnee EMC is seeking a Mechanic with diesel engine experience to perform mechanical work and related maintenance on company trucks, equipment and vehicles. Requires high school diploma or equivalency. Must have valid CDL Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to acquire a CDL. Requires previous work related experience. Some Heavy Lifting. Rotating shift schedule. Must be available to work alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, April 23, 2021. Apply online: www.sawnee.com /My Cooperative/Careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.

PC TECHNICIAN Sawnee EMC seeking PC Technician to review PC and network system capabilities; inspect personal computer equipment; prioritize and schedule repairs; and coordinate help desk activities. Requires an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of three years of experience in LAN/Network design, configuration, installation and PC troubleshooting. Must have a thorough working knowledge of administering and maintaining the latest version of Windows Operating Systems; MS Office products; Office 365; internet configuration and technologies. Must have strong verbal documentation and customer service skills. Strong abilities performing monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and administration of WAN/ LAN infrastructure, SCCM, Power Shell, iPhone, iPad, Airwatch, MDT, Intune and KMS. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, April 30, 2021. Apply online: www.sawnee.com /My Cooperative/Careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.

Part-time Newspaper Delivery Route Open with Appen Media Group

Looking for one person or couple interested in delivering newspaper in South Forsyth county and/or Johns Creek. Requirements: Perfect driving record and background check, reliable transportation, honest, reliable, and positive attitude. Send an email to ray@appenmedia.com and include a paragraph or two about who you are and your background/experience. IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE PUT “DELIVERY ROUTE”.

Musical Instruments

Part-time GENERAL CLEANER for florist. Processing flowers, keeping workroom & front tidy, vacuuming etc. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9AM-5PM. 770642-7878 FLORAL DESIGNER Must have experience in all areas of flower business. Funerals, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. 770-642-7878 Evening Office Cleaning 3-4 hours a night M-F. 770-986-7771

SALES ASSISTANT to help 3-person Alpharetta business. Looking for individual with Microsoft office experience. 24 hours per week, TuesdayFriday 8:30AM-2:30PM flexible. Pays $15.00 per hour and incentive bonus. Casual environment. Contact Bob@tvlacq.com 770-552-6639 Ext 1 Start date late April to early May.

Estate Sale CUMMING-30041

1340 Seneca Ave. Friday, 4/23, Saturday 4/24, 8AM-4PM. Dining, breakfast, living, 2 bedrooms; computer cabinet and bookshelves, dishes, glassware, cookware; wall, household & Christmas decor; small appliances, bed & bath linens, clothing, luggage, sewing machine, books, vast amount jewelry, lamps, hand and power tools, dozens of handmade pottery; coffee mugs, other pieces; exercise equipment including bike. Cash, certified checks, PayPal. Masks required.

Garage Sale

CUMMING-30040: Fieldstone multifamily; Elder Field Lane, Azurite Street, Balas Street, Preserve Crossing Lane, Delano Drive. AlongDrew Campground and Hyde Roads. Saturday 4/24, 8am-3pm JOHNS CREEK

DoubleGate Subdivision Community Sale (enter onto Twingate Dr. from State Bridge). Saturday 4/24 8am-2pm. See signs & balloons. Online info and maps: doublegate.net/sale

CUMMING-30040:

Bethelview Downs off Bennett Parkway, exit 13. Community-wide! See balloons. Friday 4/23, Saturday 4/24, 8:30AM-1:30PM. You don’t want to miss this one; everything must go!

CUMMING:

FRI/SAT, 4/23 & 4/24 (8AM - 3PM) 3025 Brierfield Lake, Alpharetta

30004

furniture, decor, exercise equip, clothing & more

Bench, pristine condition, wonderful tone, $17,500/ negotiable terms. GIBSON ES347, $15,000/ firm. 770-876-9519

Cemetery Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery: 26-C (1,2&3), Fountain B: . Nice location! $12,000/all or $4000/ each; Regularly $5995/ lot. 770-490-6425

Real Estate Garage Sale

Sales

BALDWIN GRAND “L” PIANO;

Neighborhood wide garage sale Barrett Downs neighborhood Friday 4/23 8AM-2PM and Saturday 4/24 8AM-2PM. 1720 Barrett Downs.

House for Sale ALPHARETTA/ JOHNS CREEK Near intersection of Jones Bridge and Old Alabama. 2BR/2BA, fenced backyard. Currently FSBO. Mid-$200’s. 404-414-6001.

Business Services Refinance North Atlanta’s Smartest Online Refi Analysis Tool

Grab your mortgage statement and complete the easy questions at www. RefiBenefitQuiz.com to see – clearly and with details –if it’s wise for you to refi given the historically low rates in the market. * No SSN * No Phone Number * No Credit Check BankSouth Mortgage Company LLC NMLS 690971 Subject to credit and collateral approval.

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Miscellaneous

Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator

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Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! FREE 7-Year

Offer valid February 15, 2020 – June 6, 2021

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval.

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

Home & Garden

Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-6233036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258

Medical Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877929-9587 ATTENTION DIABETICS! Save money on diabetic supplies! Convenient home shipping for monitors, test strips, insulin pumps, catheters & more! To learn more, call now! 877-810-0063

Miscellaneous AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/ month w/12-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/ mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. 1-888796-8850 Hearing aids! Bogo free! Highquality rechargeable Nano hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Nearly invisible! 45-day money back guarantee! 833-669-5806 New authors wanted! Page Publishing will help self-publish your book. Free author submission kit! Limited offer! 866-951-7214 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, most advanced debrisblocking protection. Schedule free estimate. 15% off Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725

GENERAC Standby Generators. The weather is increasingly unpredictable. Be prepared for power outages. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!) Schedule Free in-home assessment. 1-844-334-8353 special financing if qualified. HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 SECONDS. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets NOW for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 866-409-0308 Attention Active Duty & Military Veterans! Begin a new career & earn a Degree at CTI! Online Computer & Medical training available for Veterans & Families! To learn more, call 888-449-1713 The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855270-3785

!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866433-8277 Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment. 1-866825-6523 DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 7/21/21.1-833-872-2545 Never pay for covered home repairs again! Complete Care Home Warranty covers all major systems & appliances. 30-day risk free. $200.00 off + 2 free months! 1-866-395-2490

Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Roofing

Art/Wallpaper

Gutters

Pinestraw

Picture Hanging: Reasonable pricing. Satisfied customers. Call or text Troy Smith 404-990-7506

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

Concrete/Asphalt

Handyman

PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Retaining Walls

Wood Rot Repair, Deck Repair and Staining. Roof Leaks, Carpentry, Painting, Siding and Soffits. Flooring, Tile, Electrical and Plumbing. 770-262-6272.

Brick or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker. Many local references. Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

678-898-7237

Matthew the Handyman - Exterior Work 404-547-2079

Haulers

Driveway SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALLS, POOL DECKS, and DECKS H a r d w o r k i n g / Competitive Pricing Saving for College Call Michael @ 678713-0427 for pricing/ scheduling

$250 OFF NEW DRIVEWAY!

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.

Flooring 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.

Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

STAND OUT

Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 34 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

BOLD TYPE WILL MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT

• Ceiling Spots • Blistering • Rotting • Buckling Spots Call For A

Top Rated • Appen Rated • BBB • Angie’s List

$500 OFF* Cannot combine with any other offer or discount. Valid GA only. Present coupon AFTER getting quote.

Roofing

Roof Repair and Replacement

$200 Leak Repairs or 10% OFF New Roof

99 *Offer expires 10 days after publication

CONCRETE

CONCRETE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY SPECIALIST

McKemey concrete

Driveways • Patios • Walls • More Call or Text to

678.648.2010

Call Us For A FREE Quote

$150 OFF Tree Services

Call for a FREE Estimate! 770-284-3123

*Offer expires 10 days after publication

ROOF LEAKING? Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 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

ROOF REPAIR & REPLACE

Serving North Atlanta Since 1983 Affordable Quality Roofing Based in Roswell

New Roof Purchase

Home Improvement Phillips Home Improvement 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

ROOF TROUBLE?

99

PRESSURE WASHING

Bush Hogging, BOLD TYPE Clearing, WILL MAKE Grading, Hauling, Etc. YOUR AD

ROOF

FREE Roof Analysis 770.744.5700

Pressure Washing

Residential & Commercial. Best service and most reasonable prices since 1999. Appen-Rated 99. Home: Driveways, Fences, Decks, Home exteriors, more. Commercial: Offices, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Pools, Apt. Complexes, more. All Pro Pressurewash call 770-766-5566 for Mark.

ROOF

*

Any service over $1500

Competitive Pricing Many Local References

30 Years Experience

NEW DRIVEWAYS

Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs

$250 OFF*

Mention ad for $250 Off. New Driveway. Cannot combine coupons.

BBB A+ Rating

FREE ESTIMATE Call 678-250-4546 Minimum job is $4,500

ARBOR HILLS CONSTRUCTION INC.

TREE SERVICE

TREE SERVICE

770.744.2200

770.450.8188

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 Tree Services COMPLETE TREE 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

Call or Text to

Call Us For A FREE Quote

99 • Highest rated by customers • Tree removal and tree trimming

• We save trees too • Certified arborist • Licensed/insured

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2011 thru 2017

Call Us For A FREE Quote

98 • Tree Removal • Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding

• Full Insured • Free Mulch • Emergency 24/7

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SPRI N G Market Activity

Making moves happen

NEW LISTING

ACTIVE

ACTIVE

3917 Plantation Drive, Marietta OFFERED FOR $425,000

120 Hickory Mill Court, Milton OFFERED FOR $955,000

5070 Forest Circle, Milton OFFERED FOR $1,500,000

ACTIVE

ACTIVE

PENDING

2199 McElroy Mountain Drive, Big Canoe OFFERED FOR $75,000

5030 Forest Circle, Milton OFFERED FOR $2,500,000

155 Golf Link View, Milton* OFFERED FOR $1,375,000

PENDING

PENDING

170 Golf Link View, Milton* OFFERED FOR $1,200,000

13970 Haystack Lane, Milton OFFERED FOR $2,450,000

Julie Martin #1 INDIVIDUAL AGENT, VOLUME & HOMES SOLD, 2020 NORTH ATLANTA OFFICE c. 770.668.4680 o. 770.442.7300 juliemartin@atlantafinehomes.com atlantafinehomes.com | sir.com Atlanta Fine Homes, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. *Property not listed in FMLS.