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Milton considers property tax rate

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Blazing new trails

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Milton residents study the city’s trails at a public input meeting on June 22.

The meeting kicked off a series of input sessions which allow residents to weigh in on updates to Milton’s trails plan. Read more, Page 24

Assessment notices befuddle homeowners

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MILTON, Ga. — Police are looking for a suspect who passed several counterfeit bills at the Starbucks on Bethany Bend on July 21.

The store manager said a man came into the store and attempted to pay for an item with a $100 bill. The cashier told the man they could not accept the high-denomination bill, so

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Thief runs up charges using stolen identity MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man reported to police July 15 that someone had used his identity to open a Best Buy credit card and had racked up thousands of dollars in charges.

The man said he received a bill for over $3,000 from Citi Bank on the Best Buy card. He told police he did not open the account and informed the bank the account was fraudulent.

The victim did not want to pursue charges but reported the incident for the bank’s fraud department.

Man discovers accounts opened under his name MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man attempting to buy a new car discovered his identity had been used to open numerous fraudulent accounts.

The man reported to police July 15 that he had recently tried to purchase a car but was denied a loan because of poor credit. The man checked his credit score and discovered six fraudulent accounts had been opened in his name beginning in 2012. All of the accounts had been sent to collection agencies and the debt totaled more than $18,000.

The victim told police he had informed three credit bureaus and his bank of the fraudulent charges.

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MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman having her house built along Freemanville Road reported thousands of dollars in pool equipment had been taken overnight.

She said a pool controller and a chlorinator that have a combined value of $6,650 were at the property on July 17 around 5 p.m. She said when she returned the morning of July 18 the equipment was missing.

The homeowner said because the

the suspect made four separate orders and paid for each with a separate $20 bill.

The manager said she believed the transactions were suspicious. She then marked the $20 bills and determined they were fake.

The manager said the suspect left in a black Ford sedan.

house is under construction, contracted employees are constantly coming and going from the property, and she does not know all the workers.

Impaired driver stopped traveling on flat tire MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman was arrested July 18 for DUI after police noticed her driving her car with a flat tire near downtown Crabapple.

After being pulled over, the driver said she had a flat tire but did not know it was “completely blown out.” Her car also had scrape marks on the passenger side rims and a large dent on the rear driver side panel with fresh yellow paint marks, according to the report.

The woman said she was returning from Alive in Roswell and had consumed one glass of wine. Officers noted she was unsteady on her feet and smelled of alcohol, according to the report.

A breathalyzer test showed the woman was over twice the legal limit.

Police probe house fire after suspicious activity MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are investigating a July 19 incident in which a home’s door caught fire after neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a group of people near the house.

The homeowner on Yacht Terrace said Milton Fire put out the door fire overnight. Around 8 a.m. that morning she found what police suspect was fireworks residue and a partially burned piece of paper that appeared to be a warning label for fireworks.

Two neighbors reported hearing a loud noise around 1:30 a.m. After hearing the noise, one neighbor said he saw around 10-12 people in front of the home that caught on fire. He said some of the people left in a brown Dodge Charger.

Fraudulent charges appear following car break-in MILTON, Ga. — A woman received several fraudulent charges on her credit card after her car was burglarized on July 19.

The victim reported a window on her

car had been smashed while parked at the First Watch restaurant on Old Milton Parkway, and some of her belongings were missing. She was later notified that her card had been used for two separate charges of nearly $1,100 at the Milton Walmart.

Police responded to the store and reviewed security footage from one of the transactions. The employee said the male suspect used the card to purchase two backpacks and two $500 gift cards.

Store employee says man hid electronics in backpack MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal electronics from the Milton Target by hiding the items in a backpack.

Police responded to the store on July 23 after receiving a call from a store security employee. The worker said he saw the suspect take a Canon camera and Samsung tablet and place it into a backpack he had taken from the store. The employee said the man used a Target tool used to hang items on shelves to pry the camera and tablet from the electronics display. He said the suspect then left the store without paying for the backpack or electronics.

The employee stopped the man who had the items, valued at $555, on his person.

The suspect was arrested for shoplifting over $500.

Man steals thousands from Apple store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 16 incident in which a man stole over $3,400 worth of merchandise from the Apple store in Avalon.

Employees said the man entered the store that evening and was seen pacing back and forth while talking to someone on his phone. He then grabbed a handful of Apple Pencils, stuffed them in his pants and left.

The man returned a few minutes later and repeated the ritual.

An employee took a photo of the man’s car. Another employee said the man matched the description of a suspect in Massachusetts who was arrested for shoplifting from an Apple store.

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Milton considers raising millage rate

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton could raise it millage rate for the first time in the city’s history, but longtime residents will be familiar with the new figure.

The city lowered its millage rate for the first time in 2018 amid the confusion over Fulton County property assessments, but it could raise it back to its cap, 4.731 mills, the same rate the city held from 2006-17.

The city is still considering its options, however, and could keep the lower rollback rate.

One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value based on a home’s fair market value, which is determined by the Fulton County Board of Assessors. Homeowners are taxed on 40 percent of their home’s market value. That figure is then multiplied by the millage rate to determine the amount of tax levied to each home.

The proposed measure would represent an 11 percent hike in the property tax rate from last year. At the same time, however, assessed home values for this year are expected to fall in the wake of new legislation that rolls back assessments on owner-occupied homes to 2016 levels.

The city’s proposed budget for 2020 anticipates greater revenues than last year, a good thing now that Milton has more on its plate, with millions of dollars slated for new projects in the coming years.

The city is currently working to finalize its plan to convert the Milton County Club property into a public park, and has received a $17 million estimate for the total cost of the

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The city’s proposed budget for 2020 anticipates greater revenues than last year, a good thing now that Milton has more on its plate, with millions of dollars slated for new projects in the coming years.

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buildout. Improvements have begun on Providence Park, and the city is drafting an updated trails plan that will likely call for the construction of miles of new trails.

The city also faces an issue with active parks. Local youth athletics leaders have called on officials to expand the number of athletics fields and facilities. Greenspace Bond dollars cannot be used for active parks, so any funds allocated for passive areas could potentially delay the city’s fundraising for active park spaces.

Milton must also maintain its roads, police and fire departments and other routine spending before it can dig into its coffers for new projects.

Finance Director Bernadette Harvill said the city is still working to get a clearer picture of how the increased millage rate or a rollback rate could impact improvements or new initiatives.

She said the city will provide more details at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting when the city is set to adopt its tax levy.

See TAXES, Page 8

Music venue Matilda’s is seeking to add parking and increase the number of guests permitted at concerts.

Matilda’s venue seeking zoning modifications, additional variances

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A year after the City Council approved Matilda’s relocation to the Birmingham Crossroads area — a highly contentious issue for many residents — the venue is seeking additional variances and zoning modifications.

Matilda’s hosted its first performance in May. The modifications include a request to allow more guests at concerts and to increase parking at the venue.

Four variances are also being sought for setbacks and for the site’s parking area.

In a letter to the city, property owner Curtis Mills said the “primary subject” of the application is to include additional parking.

Mills said the city informed him a Georgia Power utility right of way area could be used for added parking, and he paid to prepare the site and lay gravel.

However, he said the city later said the site could only be used for parking on the venue’s opening night.

Mills was also under the impression through conversations with the city that the businesses within the crossroads area had a shared parking agreement, and attendees could park at these busi-

See MATILDA’S, Page 22

Amick announces bid for City Council MILTON, Ga. — Mark Amick has announced his candidacy for the Milton City Council in this November’s general election. Amick will be running for the District 2/Post 2 seat held by Matt Kunz, who announced earlier this year he would not be seeking re-election.

“I am running for city council because I am committed to protect Milton’s unique character and quality of life,” Amick said. “To me, it is preserving treetops over growing roof tops. It is what led me to serve on the Board of Directors for the Milton Historical Society. We need to preserve our heritage and charm that is Milton, or it will be lost.”

The candidate said he will work to ensure residents have a voice in the city’s future through the Milton’s comprehensive plan update and TSPLOST dollars. He also plans to address a growing need for active parks AMICK and sports fields. He said Milton needs leaders who will make sound fiscal decisions based on resident’s needs for such services.

Amick is a Founding Member of the Milton Historical Society, serves as the

HOA President for his subdivision, is a graduate of the 2018 Milton Citizen Government Academy and serves as a volunteer for the Summit Hill Elementary PTO. Amick’s professional career includes various leadership roles for Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and Sprint. Amick and his wife, Amy, live in The Manor with their son, Wyatt. Amick graduated from the University of Kansas and has a business degree from the University of Missouri.

For more information, visit amickformilton.com or the AmickForMilton Facebook page.

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The city has told the facilitators of Freemanville Estate, 15655 Freemanville Road, to stop advertising and hosting special events. In a statement, the Littrell family, which manages the events, says all gatherings have been private functions.

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Milton orders Freemanville Estate to stop advertising, hosting events

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A home in Milton advertised as an event facility has come under scrutiny, and the city has issued a warning that the residence cannot be used for special events.

Milton released a statement regarding Freemanville Estate’s operation and has informed the facilitators they must discontinue and remove any advertising that states the home as an event space.

The city says a covenant put in place

by Fulton County states the house is within a three-home subdivision. The regulation prohibits the home from being used as a special event venue.

Milton said the city was approached

by Brian Littrell of Backstreet Boys fame around two years ago inquiring about a special-use permit for the site, located at 15655 Freemanville Road. During the process, the city noted the covenant and told Littrell it restricted the home from hosting special events.

However, Freemanville Estate has been advertised as a special events facility on its website and social media pages.

At the time of the city’s statement on July 23, the Freemanville Estate website said the home is a “unique setting to make any event perfect.” The site also said the home has five large event spaces and “weddings are our specialty.”

“It is visible to the city, as well as the public, that their Facebook and Instagram pages and their website indicates special events at this location despite what Mr. Littrell has offered in his verbal conversations with our zoning manager,” said Milton Communications Director Shannon Ferguson. “As such, we have

directed him to remove all marketing and advertising associated with the ‘Freemanville Estate.’”

Littrell acknowledged the order but said he intended to seek legal counsel, Ferguson said. She added that Littrell said he has not attempted to change the covenant on the property and city staff are digging into any contracts for the site on file with Fulton County.

The city has since verified Littrell is not the property owner, but the site is under contract. Ferguson said there was no need to confirm the site’s owner when Littrell initially approached Milton about a permit because the meeting was an informal discussion.

A statement from the Litrrell’s publicist to Appen Media Group said all events held at the home have been private get-togethers.

“Any and all activities that have occurred at the Freemanville Estate have been private gatherings consisting of the Littrell’s friends and family,” the statement said.

The Freemaville Estate Facebook page has multiple reviews. On June 10, the page posted — under the heading “We love hearing from our clients” — a person thanking “Mrs. Littrell” for organizing a last minute party for around 50 guests and that Littrell had organized furniture delivery and catering and gave a tour of the facility prior to the event.

The writer also said she highly recommends “booking this venue.”

Moving forward, the site must comply with the county and city before it can host any specials events, Milton officials say.

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Taxes: Continued from Page 4

Regardless of the millage rate approved, residents can receive tax savings through county and city exemptions.

Homeowners can apply for a basic homestead exemption ($15,000), senior exemptions ($15,000, $25,000 or full value exemption based on age and/or income) or a disability exemption (full value exemption).

A home with a fair market value of $400,000 with the basic homestead exemption will pay $686 to the city if the council approves the tax levy increase to 4.731Crossword mills.

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Many residents could see a significant savings through the floating homestead exemption.

The new floating homestead exemption multiplies the lowest assessed value of a home from 2016, 2017 or 2018 by the inflation rate increase from December 2015-17 to determine the adjusted, base-year rate. That figure is then used to calculate the home’s assessed value.

The resulting figure is then subtracted from the 2019 assessed value to determine the exemption.

According to the city, a home valued at $340,000 in 2017 and at $460,000 in 2018, the floating homestead exemption would stand at over $42,000, a savings of over $250 to taxpayers.

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4 North Atlanta restaurants named on ‘100 Plates Locals Love’

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — The northern suburbs food scene is attracting state-wide attention. Four restaurants in North Fulton and DeKalb counties have been named on this year’s “100 Plates Locals Love,” an annual culinary guide of the best local dishes as selected by judges throughout the state.

The list is published annually in the Georgia Eats guide released by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division.

This year, the plates included deviled eggs from South Main Kitchen in Alpharetta, braised short rib from Carbonara Trattoria in Dunwoody, Dutch baby pancakes with cranberry and mascarpone filling from Seven Sisters Scones in Johns Creek, and pimento cheese fritters from The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell.

The tourism department highlights the best cuisine throughout the state each year. The guide, created five years ago, is intended to encourage visitors to travel to all corners of Georgia and sample the flavors of the South.

“One of the best ways to immerse yourself and truly experience Georgia is through our food,” said Lisa Love, interim deputy commissioner at Georgia Tourism. “The history and culture of our state is woven into the many flavors, ingredients, dishes and traditions that create an unforgettable dining experience. This issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is our best yet, as it focuses on sharing our distinctive food and dining offerings you can’t find anywhere else.”

The recommendations are for all regions of the state, including the coast, “Historic Heartland,” “Magnolia Midlands,” Northeast Georgia Mountains and Atlanta Metro. Hundreds of plates were nominated by food aficionados and rated by a panel of judges.

South Main Kitchen, on 9 South Main St. in Alpharetta, offers contemporary Southern cuisine with a twist. The deviled eggs are served with a Benton’s ham chip and Dijon mustard, while the eggs come from Darby Farms in Walton County.

An Italian restaurant, Carbonara Trattoria is located at 5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody. The braised short rib features fall-off-the-bone-tender meat and is rounded out with a flavorful red wine vegetable sauce, sauteed broccolini and butternut squash mashed potatoes, according to judges.

The bakery Seven Sisters Scones at 6955 McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek features Dutch baby pancakes that are cooked in a cast-iron skillet and wrapped with cranberries and mascarpone.

The Mill Kitchen and Bar, 590 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell, features American comfort food with contemporary takes on classics. The pimento cheese fritters are made with locally sourced, house-made pimento cheese and a marmalade of caramelized onions and Heywood’s Provision Company bacon.

Restaurants on Canton Street in Roswell have consistently made the list each year since the guide was created. Past honorees include Table & Main for its fried chicken, Osteria Mattone for its chicken and Roux

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South Main Kitchen in Alpharetta was named to this year’s “100 Plates Locals Love,” sponsored by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division.

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The Dutch baby pancakes with cranberry and mascarpone filling from Seven Sisters Scones has drawn statewide attention.

on Canton for the crawfish risotto.

To see the full “100 Plates Locals Love” list, visit exploregeorgia.org.

The Georgia Eats culinary guide is also available at visitor information centers throughout the state.

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The Mill Kitchen and Bar’s pimento cheese fritters are featured in this year’s Georgia Eats guide.

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Your home is also a house You want another reason that real estate is interesting to talk about: Since 2010, the housing market comprised about 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product.

While to you, your home is very personal, to economists, it’s a Geoff smith measure of the American Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com economy. It’s interest paid to banks. It’s an indication that you are doing well at your job if you are not delinquent on your mortgage payments. If it’s listed on the market, it’s a measure of potential earnings for the real estate agency, attorney, bank, appraiser and everyone else associated with aiding in the transaction. If it sits on the market for a long time, it’s a sign that appetites for home buying are down and all of those same companies could be in for a slowdown in business. For those of you that worked through the 2008 recession, I don’t have to tell you how impactful the housing market is to our overall economy.

Housing typically is a trailing indicator of the health of our economy. If you homeowners are nervous about your jobs, you won’t be so quick to move up to a more expensive home. If you lose your jobs, you might be late on your mortgage payments. And if there are a lot of you feeling that way, then there will be a lot fewer people out here buying houses. And due to the lack of competition, home values are going to drop — making your situation even worse. Not only did you lose your job and are having trouble finding a new one because the job market is down, but your equity stake in your home is shrinking.

For those who worked through the Great Recession, this is bringing back memories. I’m getting a little sick just from writing about it.

The good news is that since the Great Recession, the opposite has been true for 10 straight years. The economy has grown every year. Unemployment shrunk to its lowest level in recorded history, and employers are begging you to leave your current job because they need you. If you bought a house in 2012, it’s probably worth more than 150%

of what you paid for it. According to a Corelogic report, American’s total home equity is a record $15.8 trillion this year, up from $6.1 trillion in 2009. You are killing it.

In fact, the housing industry has been doing so well, running so fast, that some things are getting left behind. Values have gone up so fast that if you bought a house in 2012 for $350,000, it’s probably worth upwards of over $500,000 today. That’s great except if you want to move up into a bigger home, instead of being $500,000, it’s probably over $600,000 or $700,000.

Lower income homebuyers are also getting left behind. It’s harder and harder for them to find homes under $300,000. It’s partly an inventory issue as homebuilders are having a tough time finding cheap-enough land to be able to build houses in that price-range and make a profit. And it’s partly that because of the low inventory, home values for homes they might want to buy are rising outside of what they can afford. And it’s also partly that wages have not grown at the same rate as the values of those homes.

The market may be starting to correct itself a bit. Home sales this last June were down 12.7 percent from the same time last year, according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This decrease in activity could be affecting the homebuilding market. An article in the Financial Times stated that building permits fell 6.1 percent in June from the same time last year.

I don’t have numbers for this month yet, but July started in the midst of a huge drop in interest rates back to near and under 4 percent. This has helped to make more expensive homes more affordable and we may see an uptick in home buying when the July numbers are out.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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Perfecting your elevator pitch Everyone has heard the term “Elevator Pitch.”

It reflects the idea that you should be able to tell someone what you do in the span of a short elevator dick jones ride. Typically, Founder & President Jones Simply Sales an elevator ride is between 30 seconds and one minute. Quickly telling someone what you do and the benefits of working with you may help you get new business. What are you doing to perfect your elevator pitch?

Over my 40-year career, I’ve created, refined, modified, destroyed and utilized many different elevator pitches and have experimented with what works well and what doesn’t. I have come to find that if I just explain what I do, like I sell computers or

Harry Norman, Realtors welcomes new member CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors The Collection at Forsyth recently welcomed Dawn Hobby as one of the newest members of its growing team.

Hobby is a graduate of Darton State College, the Albany Board of Realtors with the Barney Fletcher Schools and a member of the Atlanta Realtors Association.

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I’ve found that the “PAR” approach is the best. PAR stands for “Problem, Action, Results.” During my elevator pitch, I start by telling someone about the problems I solve, how I do it, and the results I can deliver. By doing it this way, they have a much better understanding of what I do.

The beauty of this approach is that they might have the same problem or refer me to a business colleague or friend who does. Done in the right way, an elevator pitch can be a powerful tool to uncover business opportunities and referrals to others.

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Hobby currently lives in South Forsyth with her husband Russell and enjoys spending as much time as possible with her granddaughter Emmy.

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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

The city of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 will host the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade honors our country’s war veterans and recognizes their service to the country. There will be free hotdogs, drinks and activities.

Join the parade on Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:15 a.m. at Grand Stand on the corner of Roswell and Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta. For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

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FEATURED: THESE CROWDED STREETS

What: Atlanta’s own band These Crowded Streets brings the songs, energy and vibe of Dave Matthews Band.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s, 415 Peachtree Pkwy #200, Cumming Cost: $10 More info and tickets: myrosatis.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

What: Enjoy a free familyfriendly event with a rockclimbing wall, face painting, tons of games, many local vendors, and prizes with first responders and K-9s.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER MEET AND GREET

What: The Dunwoody Newcomers Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for current and prospective members. The club is a social organization open to women residing in the Dunwoody area fewer than three years.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynewcomers.com

COMEDY ON THE CLAY

What: Comedy on the Clay features comedians Cyrus Steele, Mandal and Andrew Stanley for a night of family-friendly comedy in Downtown Duluth.

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth Cost: $20 More info and tickets: etix.com

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What: To celebrate the arrival of the new director Ben McDaniel, the chorus will open up rehearsal to welcome prospective singers for a special guest night.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners More info: stonemountainchorus.org What: Scout Expo is a one-day event organized by the Northern Ridge District to bring together scouts and youth and show them the fun of scouting. For ages 5-10.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church Sports Field, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 More info: atlantabsa.org/nr

SOUTHERN SUMMER

When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media.

When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org

‘MAMA MIA!’

What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father.

When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

EVENTS: STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN

What: Listen to a reading of “Tops & Bottoms” then join on a tour of the greenhouse complex, fruit and vegetable beds, and shade garden. Ages 3 and up.

When: Friday, Aug. 2, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

What: Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly with “A Butterfly Tale” in the meadow. See live specimens of eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises. Enjoy a puppet show and more. No dogs.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

What: Learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. The class will cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: rei.com

SUMMER ADVENTURE DAYS

What: Celebrate the end of summer with exploration, games, story time, wildlife encounters and science education. Attendees can also canoe on Kingfisher pond.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

What: Barrington Hall hosts cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine.

Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:309:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 More info and registration: roswellgov.com or 770-640-3855

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The forum helps generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

DUNWOODY COMMUNITY CYCLE

What: Enjoy a 4.5-mile loop around Dunwoody (mostly right turns) with friends and neighbors. All ages and abilities welcome. Helmets required.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody Info: bikewalkdunwoody.org

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers.

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody. com

JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET

What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market.

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items.

When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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ALPHARETTA GRIEFSHARE

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

Limited to 20 people.

When: Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: afumc.org/griefshare

DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE

What: This month’s free concert will feature Folk Rock band Family & Friends. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one. The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement.

When: 14-week cycle begins Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: 770458-4311

EDWIN MCCAIN

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The show is thought to be the funniest of Simon’s biography plays and is inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.”

When: Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., through Aug. 4 Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $22 for students, $15 for children under 12 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages.

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

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SOUTH PACIFIC

What: Love transcends the harsh realities of war and cultural conflict in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love stories. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is set in a tropical island paradise during World War II. When: July 11-Aug. 4, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St. Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 for adults More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

What: Part of the free summer concert series. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. Food and drinks are available and may be brought in.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell Info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art.

All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia.

When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com

What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition.

When: Through Aug. 24 Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

BOOK DRIVE

What: Milton Library is holding a book drive for the charity Books for Africa. Books with “death” or “kill” in the title will not be accepted.

When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: diya.chutani@ gmail.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP

What: Hear published poets do readings and workshops for those who love poetry and want to improve their skills.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

EPIC STORY CREATION: BUILDING CONFLICT

What: Attend this interactive workshop and learn the basics of crafting organic conflict specifically for your epic series.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010, Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ALPHACON 2019

What: Come meet local artists, enjoy workshops, participate in panels, compete in a cosplay contest and more in Alpharetta’s first all-day cosplay convention.

When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 1-7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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It’s time to dive further into the journey that is becoming a dad with me, your mentor through this exciting and nervewracking process. If you missed my first two installments, we have covered the JOE PARKER subjects of finding Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com out you are going to be a father and how you can support your pregnant partner.

Today, we will cover the final weeks ahead of baby’s arrival.

And before you think I’m just some quack who has limited fatherhood experience, know that I now am a seasoned veteran dad of exactly five weeks. So, just like those parents you meet who give you loads of unsolicited advice that they swear is absolutely the only way to raise a child, know that everything I say is absolutely correct and your experience will in no way differ from mine.

At this point in the journey, you will live your final weeks in a baby-less household, but this is a critical stage where you will gain experience that must last you throughout you career as a father.

Growing up, I always wondered how dads seemed to have some innate ability to be handy with tools. I can now tell you it is a direct result of having to construct enough items to fully furnish the Biltmore Estate ahead of baby’s arrival.

Every piece of furniture, from dressers to cribs to bookshelves, chairs and gliders, will need to be constructed by you.

And when I say “build,” I don’t necessarily mean going into your garage and trying to construct a dresser using lumber from a tree you chopped down yourself. No, that would be too easy. What you need to do instead is order truckload of cheap, put-it-together-yourself furniture that, under no circumstances, can be put together.

Somewhere within the final months of your partner’s pregnancy, there will likely be the ritualistic ceremony of a baby shower. During this strange event, women will make sacrificial offerings to appease the mighty pregnant one, and fondly recall their time upon the expectant mother throne.

These liturgies to the mom-to-be used to be estrogen exclusive, but many fathers are now expected to join in the observance.

As a modern man, you may choose, or more likely, told, to be alongside your partner as the non-pregnant peons attempt to please her. The idea of being a male at such an event might leave you uneasy, but really, you will be extremely thankful for the generosity of those in attendance. However, you will grow tired of acting as if you just hit the winning lottery numbers as your partner shows off some nursing pads she received as if they were a prize heirloom.

And saying there are a lot of gifts to open doesn’t really do it justice.

You know the old C.W. McCall song “Convoy,” in which the singer says the group of screamin’ trucks had reached 1,000 strong? Well, they were likely filled to the brim and headed to a baby shower.

So, now that the nursery furniture has been assembled and filled a number of baby items higher than the national debt, it’s time to prepare the “hospital bag.”

Your partner will likely fret for weeks over what this bag should contain, but it is extremely important to have it packed and ready to go so that you can forget it at home when she goes into labor.

If you happen to remember the bag, be sure it contains plenty of sedatives.

You will need to ingest many of them, because on the next installment we will cover the birthing process and how to distinguish a newborn from an alien life form.

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Matilda’s: Continued from Page 4 nesses and walk to Matilda’s. No such agreement exists, he said.

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Matilda’s attendee cars parked on their corners,” the letter from Mills said.

“We do not want that. This land is available, already cleared by Georgia Power, otherwise unusable, safe and not in public view, so it should pose no adverse impact to the community in any way.”

Two variances are being requested

related to the venue’s parking, including the deletion of the requirement for landscaped islands in the proposed parking lot and for all parking to be in a single area. Mills said Georgia Power does not permit any construction or installation in the utility easement.

In addition to parking, the site is seeking to raise the number of allow-

able guests at each performance. The city capped the number of patrons permitted at each concert at 200, with two performances a year allowing up to 250. The venue is requesting to raise each of those figures by 50 attendees.

In a letter to the city, Mills said there have been no traffic or seating issues with 250 patrons at a show, and there “was adequate seating space for additional attendees.”

The four concurrent variances include a request to allow the fence along Hickory Road to be placed in the right-of-way. The venue was required to construct the fence as a condition of the relocation, and though it connects with the fence on a neighboring property, Mills said the Fulton County geographic map was incorrect and the fence has encroached on the right-of-way. In his letter, Mills said three planted trees and a sidewalk would need to be shifted in order to move the fence.

Matilda’s is also seeking to increase a rural building setback to construct a permanent bathroom facility. Mills said because the bathroom would be considered a new building, the Birmingham Overlay requirements would prohibit the bathroom from being convenient to concert attendees.

The requests were set to go to the Milton City Council on Aug. 19, but Mills has asked for a deferral to the Sept. 23 meeting.

Noise generated by concerts has been a major concern for the site’s neighbors, but the venue has complied with the noise limits set on its specialuse permit.

Through an open records request obtained by Appen Media Group, Milton Police fielded seven noise complaint calls from May 25 to July 13 at Matilda’s. According to city officials, Matilda’s did not exceed its permitted 75 decibel limit at adjacent property lines when police were called to investigate noise complaints.

In response to the grievances, Milton has contracted consulting firm BWS Acoustics to perform professional acoustics testing at Matilda’s.

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Let’s talk aging and bladder control While it is normal to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed discussing bladder issues such as incontinence, it is important to understand just how common these problems are for aging women. The involuntary loss or leaking of urine is a common syndrome that affects at least 1 in 3 older women, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Symptoms may range from minor issues such as slight bladder leaks to the need for the protection of an adult diaper to prevent the complete and sudden loss of bladder control. Chief of Surgery for Emory University Hospital and Division Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gina Northington, MD, PhD informs her patients that while common, “Bladder leakage is NOT normal aging. There are often functional problems of the nerves and muscles within the pelvic floor that can be treated to improve bladder control.”

Sana Ansari, MD who treats patients at both Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital agrees, “No matter the severity of the urinary incontinence, if the incontinence is affecting your life and relationships in any way, then it’s time to take control and do something more about it.”

Knowing the various types of urinary incontinence can help you have a discussion with your doctor and ultimately identify the appropriate treatment plan for you: • Stress incontinence: leaking of urine when laughing, coughing, or lifting, which is usually caused by weakened pelvic muscles.

• Urgency incontinence: the sudden need to urinate that results in large amounts of urine leaking out before getting to the bathroom.

• Overflow incontinence: when urine leaks because the bladder has become overly full or doesn't empty all the way.

• Functional incontinence: the natural urge to urinate, but taking too long to get to the bathroom - this can be especially common for those living with arthritis or another type of physical disability.

• Mixed incontinence: having a combination of any of the above types of urinary incontinence – this is very common in aging and older women.

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Residents chime in on trails plan update

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Trails plan meetings

MILTON, Ga. — Residents can help shape the future of Milton’s trails in the coming weeks as the city works to update its trails master plan. The public meetings began last week and run through September.

A Trails Advisory Meeting, comprised of residents, volunteers and city officials, has been established and will also convene to discuss the city’s trails in the coming weeks. Residents will also get their say at meetings which will focus on the trial plan for specific areas of the city. Designers with Kimley-Horn consultants have also met with the Milton Equestrian Advisory Committee for input on potential equine trails.

The input sessions should bear weight for residents. A survey conducted by the city showed that half of all respondents use sidewalks, 42 percent use trails and 77 percent said the city’s trails do not meet their needs.

The public planning process kicked off July 22 at City Hall with around two dozen residents studying maps of the city’s trails and potential areas for connections.

Each resident was asked to rank the importance of trails within and connect-

• Crabapple trails: Aug. 7 (6:30 p.m.) at City Hall • Deerfield trails: Aug. 13 (6:30 p.m.) at Milton municipal court • Interior trails: Aug. 22 (6:30 p.m.) at City Hall • Central Milton/citywide trails: Sept. 18 (6:30 p.m.) at City Hall

ing to downtown Crabapple, trails on lands purchased through the Greenspace Bond, safety, trails within and connecting to the Deerfield area or their individual preferences.

Attendees could also use a large printout of Milton to map out where they would like to see trails added or connections made.

The initial meeting of the planning process focused on two specific areas, downtown Crabapple and the city’s Greenspace Bond purchases.

The plan for Crabapple walking paths coincides with the city’s initiative to bolster kids walking to school. Milton was recently chosen as one of four Georgia cities to participate in the 2019 Georgia Tech Smart Cities Challenge. The city will use $50,000 from the program to

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Residents gather at Milton City Hall June 22 to give their input on the city’s trails master plan. fund an app designed to help students walk to school in safety.

The city has finalized several Greenspace Bond purchases over the last 19 months, including the 88-acre Cooper Sandy Creek property at Bethany Road and Providence Road and a 106-acre tract along Lackey Road. Both of the properties currently contain logging trails which could be incorporated into the trails plan.

Milton and its residents will continue to fine-tune the plan with discussions on specific areas. The second public meeting will be held Aug. 7 to gather further

input for the Crabapple area. Other meetings will include sessions for the Deerfield area, the city’s interior trails and a discussion of the citywide system.

Milton approved 2019 budget updates at its July 22 meeting that will allocate $20,000 for maintaining the trails at Birmingham Park.

A representative with Kimley-Horn said updating the trails master plan includes information gathering, the development of concept trails and creating a priority list and schedule of trail updates. She said Milton could complete these stages by the end of the year.

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Property tax assessment notices befuddle some homeowners Estimated taxes ignore exemptions in several cities

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Just when they thought it was safe to open their assessment notices, North Fulton homeowners are questioning this year’s report sent to their mailboxes.

Part of the confusion centers around the 2019 property value listed at the center of the latest form. In most cases, that value increased from last year.

What’s confusing many property owners is that they voted in a special election last fall to cap annual homesteaded property assessments at 3 percent. The cap was to take effect this year, and it was to apply to the lowest assessed value of their home over the past three years — in almost all cases that would be the 2016 assessment.

More confusing still, in some cases, the notice does not take that exemption into account on its estimates for city taxes.

“When you receive the notice in the mail, you’re expecting it, but you’re not expecting a 34 percent increase over a three-year period,” said Alpharetta resident Jim Gerard. “It was a shock.”

Gerard, a recent retiree, said he found it difficult to navigate his assessment notice before finally figuring out what is going on.

Estimated tax calculations on the assessment notice are riling more than a few.

Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, who represents much of North Fulton,

Estate: Continued from Page 6 of record are advised that this property may not be used as a special event facility,” Ferguson said. “Should they choose to move forward with…any other special event, it would be in violation of Milton ordinances, and the code violation would be addressed by code enforcement officers.”

This leaves at least one gathering in limbo. The site was to host the Purple Pansies gala on Sept. 29. The nonprofit previously told the Herald the Littrell family donated the space for the fundraising event.

The city was first informed of the issue by residents who said the site was operating as an event facility and a new

Learn more Fulton County has posted a fact sheet that helps explain the assessment notice form on its website. Go to fultonassessor.org.

A detailed look at all homestead exemptions is available under the listing for “Exemptions.” said he has received emails from constituents up in arms over the figures. He’s already talked a few of the people through the form to help them understand.

“I think the biggest piece that’s creating a lot of confusion is the way that the exemptions were portrayed,” he said.

Some people, Ellis said, believe that their assessed values were supposed to have been capped at 2016 levels, but their assessments are up substantially this year.

They are. But the 2019 assessment numbers have almost nothing to with this year’s taxes.

Notices are not tax bills County officials say the notices are not tax bills, although they do include estimated taxes listed at the bottom. The sole job of the county appraiser, they say, is to accurately determine property values, and that’s what they’ve done.

The 2019 notices inform property owners of the current market value of their homes. They also include the property’s “taxable value,” which by law is 40 percent of the market value.

A home worth $400,000 on the market, for example, would have a taxable value of $160,000. That’s the figure that cities, counties and school districts use to assess taxes. paved area had recently been constructed for a possible helipad.

The Littrell’s statement said the paved area was added to increase parking at Freemanville Estate, and the family has no plans to use the area as landing pad for any aircraft.

The statement also said the family has been members of the Milton community for over two decades and does not want to create issues for other residents.

“The Freemanville Estate will be their second home in the area, and they do not intend to jeopardize the existing quality of life of residents in the community,” it said. “Having raised their family in the city of Milton, the Littrells know firsthand how wonderful this community is for families and will continue to do their part to advance the city of Milton.”

Growth in home values

Here’s a rundown of average home values over the past four years as reported by real estate data service Zillow. Figures are for the month of July and are expressed in thousands.

City Alpharetta Roswell Johns Creek Milton

2016 $331 $331 $361 $486

2017 $357 $362 $387 $508

Even though the 2019 values are included on the form, they have almost nothing to do with the property taxes residents will pay this year. In most cases, taxes are being assessed against the values set on the property in 2016, plus a 4.23 percent increase for inflation.

The difference between the 2019 value and the 2016 value is the floating homestead exemption, and it applies to school and city taxes. The exemption does not apply for taxes levied to pay off bonds. Bond taxes are assessed at the home’s 2019 taxable value.

Fulton County has had its own floating exemption for more than decade, so its estimated taxes on the form are fairly close to what residents will receive on their tax bill.

Some cities left out While the form reflects the floating homestead exemption on estimated school taxes, it does not for all cities, leading some residents to see overstated taxes.

City taxes in Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton are figured at the home’s full 2019 taxable value, so their estimated taxes are higher than what the city will bill.

2018 $380 $378 $403 $527

2019 $388 $388 $410 $536

Johns Creek, which allows the county to bill its taxes, does have the correct estimates.

Nevertheless, the city is offering residents an online calculator tool to help homeowners verify the figures they received on their 2019 assessment notices.

The tool is available on the first page of the city’s website, johnscreekga.gov.

Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton receive their bills from their city governments, so it will be up to those cities to include the exemptions.

Alpharetta has its own local homestead exemption of $40,000, which also needs to be added into the calculation.

Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris said he can see why the assessment forms are confusing, especially to local residents.

“When somebody looks at it, they’re already mad because they’re thinking ‘why is there nothing here that brings me back to 2016?’” he said. “I can tell you it’s operating theoretically properly.

It’s just hard to see.”

Alpharetta residents should know that the city will apply all the exemptions they’re entitled to, Harris said.

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Local artist explores vibrant skies, faith through paintings

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One local artist has been gaining attention after selling her paintings coast-to-coast.

A lifelong artist, Roswell resident Cameron Schott has been making her mark in the art world with her depictions of vibrant sunsets, stormy clouds and blue skies. It’s become a common theme for her works, and Schott said the sky is a major source of inspiration.

“My subject will always revolve around creation and sunsets,” she said.

“Something about the way the sky gets painted with different colors every morning and night is so refreshing and amazing to me.”

In the past, Schott explored the subject with acrylic and oil paints. She’s recently branched out into mixed media, including photography and 3D textures.

Her faith, and the feelings it brings her, are interwoven throughout her pieces.

“I want my work to point back to God’s work, so anything that portrays that majesty and wonder is what inspires me,” Schott said. “Moments when I feel still, feel safe, feel grateful and feel overwhelming joy are the moments I try to incorporate into my work.”

She said she wants to help bring some of that solace and inspiration to people with her works.

“I hope that it can inspire others to look at life the way we, as humans, look at a sunset,” Schott said. “Life is crazy, fast and chaotic, but somehow, in the moments of a sunrise or sunset, time seems to stand still. All your cares slip away, the noise quiets and the focus on God’s creation is the most important thing.”

Schott encourages people to experi-

Schott’s art frequently features skies and sunsets. ence and appreciate the sky when they have a free moment.

“The miracle of vibrant colors being painted in the sky happens every single day,” Schott said. “And those moments are available to everyone in any part of the world — no amount of money, no race and no religion are excluded from this simple thing.”

Art has been a fascination for Schutt throughout her life. She briefly considered a career in interior design or fashion design, but Schutt said art drew her back every time. And about halfway through college, Schutt began to devote herself to her artistic passions in earnest.

“I dove into painting and explore that whole world, teaching myself different

Local artist Cameron Schott works on one of her pieces. techniques, and selling pieces along the way,” Schutt said. “When I graduated college, with the help of my supportive parents, I gave an art career a chance and never looked back. I wouldn’t trade it for the world; it’s one of the best career paths in the world.”

The benefits of art, according to Schutt, are numerous.

“Art can bring peace, energy, motivation and happiness to a space and to the lives that live around that work,” Schutt said. “It’s a very powerful thing and one

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of my favorite things about creating art — creating the emotions and feelings that people feel they need whether it be peace, stillness, thoughtfulness or joy.”

A full-time artist, Schutt’s works have been featured in West Elm Atlantic Station, West Elm Avalon and on several online art blogs, including American Threads and Voyage ATL. For more information about Schutt and her art, visit camschott.com, or follow her on Facebook or Instagram @ camschottart.

Local woman to hike Mount Kilimanjaro

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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Roswell resident Lisa Simmons, president of Beacon Management Services, finishes her 2018 Grand Canyon hike to raise funds for the nonprofit BlazeSports.

ROSWELL, Ga. — One Roswell woman is leading the charge on fundraising again for a local nonprofit. But this time, it’s with a twist: a hike up Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Lisa Simmons, president of Beacon Management Services, will complete the hike Aug. 12-20 to raise awareness and funds for BlazeSports, a local nonprofit that empowers children and adults with physical disabilities through sports. It regularly helps over 1,000 people in the Metro Atlanta region.

All donations from the hike will go directly to the organization to purchase

new wheelchair and track equipment as well as support athletic programs for participants with disabilities.

“It is truly a remarkable organization,” Simmons said. “This nonprofit provides life-changing sports programs... As a female business owner, I see the importance they place on inclusion for all participants.”

This is the second fundraiser hike Simmons has carried out for BlazeSports. Last year, she hiked the Grand Canyon, rim-to-rim, and raised $13,000 for the organization.

The Grand Canyon trip, Simmons said, changed her and made her realize she can do so much with her life.

“It made me want to do more for BlazeSports,” she said. “They have an

incredible program to help physically disabled children and veterans. They’ve helped over one million people across the country… I want to help encourage them do as much as they can.”

BlazeSports Interim Executive Director Mara Galic said she is touched by Simmons’ efforts.

“At BlazeSports, we encourage athletes with all levels of abilities to achieve new heights,” Galic said. “Lisa’s efforts demonstrate this same philosophy.”

The idea for Simmons’ 2019 hike began to take shape as she was flying back to Atlanta after her Grand Canyon hike last year. She considered returning to

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the Grand Canyon again but eventually settled on Mount Kilimanjaro.

“It just popped into my mind,” Simmons said. “I became so fascinated with it. There are so many facets of it that are so fascinating, and the more I read about it, the more intrigued I became.”

For example, Simmons said it’s one of the few hikes in the world that goes through five climate zones, and the top has been compared to the surface of the moon.

The trip will take eight days, Aug. 12 to 20, as Simmons treks across the Machame route with eight other women.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, through a rain forest, to Shira Plateau and goes east underneath the mountain’s southern ice field before summiting. It’s a longer route sword that will allow Simmons to more easily acclimate during the hike.

Mount Kilimanjaro rises 19,341 above sea level, where oxygen is low.

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Altitude sickness could manifest with fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and in more serious cases, swelling of the brain or death.

To help mitigate any potential problems, Simmons will travel with a required guide from Tanzania. And to prepare, Simmons has spent at least an hour every day on a Stairmaster along with regular strength training and 1113-mile hikes over the past few months.

Simmons kicked off the fundraising campaign last month by jumping 14,000 feet from a plane in Georgia with BlazeSports board member and adaptive sports athlete Duane Morrow.

“I thought in the past that I would never jump out of a plane or skydive — never, never, never,” Simmons said. “But then I realized that if Duane can do it, paralyzed, what’s my excuse?”

The fundraising stunt worked. To date, the campaign has raised $15,000, already $2,000 over the fundraising from last year’s hike.PuzzleJunction.com For more information and to donate, visit blazesports.org/ways-to-give/LisaSimmons.

In Memoriam

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Francois Duquette

Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou family is saddened with the loss of one of their own, Executive Chef, Francois Duquette. Francois passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019.

We have lost one of the greatest talents of today.

Francois will be sorely missed by all of us who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Francois was a tremendous

chef, a dependable and honest friend, a self-less partner, and a loving son.

He left us with his lifelong dedication to food and lives on through his proudest achievement –Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou.

Francois is irreplaceable, we have peace in knowing that his menu, recipes and passion lives on through his highly trained staff.

“There was no better storyteller. “

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A different kind of fly fishing One thing I really enjoy is teaching young folks to fish. Their enthusiasm knows no bounds! We talk about fish, and they’re all ears. They’re fascinated by the gear, and they’re quick to learn basic spin casting. Then we go down to

the water, and they learn to put bread or worms or maybe a bit of hotdog on a hook. Soon they’re casting so it lands in the water instead of in the grass. And it’s not long until they catch a few fish.

And then, pretty soon, somebody will

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ask The Question.

“Mr. Steve,” somebody will say, “This is fun! But can we try fishing with one of those flies like you do?”

Ahh! It’s no secret that fly fishing is a passion of mine.

STEVE HUDSON Even though the Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net kids’ classes focus on spin fishing, I always take a moment to show the kids a few flies – usually brightly colored foam spiders or fuzzy-looking Woolly Worms.

It’s my version of priming the pump. We talk about fly fishing, and all the kids’ curiosity starts to stir.

That’s when The Question usually comes up.

“Yeah, Mr. Steve, can we try one of those flies?”

Alas, teaching kids to fly fish with a fly rod takes more time than we usually have. But there’s a great compromise, a perfect piece of middle ground where even a first-timer gets a taste of fishing with a fly without having to learn the

nuances of fly casting.

Enter the noble “casting bubble,” a neat little creation that provides the weight you need to cast very light-weight lures (like flies) on a regular spinning rod.

Aha! A casting bubble is essentially just a plastic float. It’s been designed so you can add water to make it heavier and easier to cast. It’s also big and easy to see. That turns it into what fly fishers call a “strike indicator,” a visual aid that helps to cue you in to when a fish takes the fly.

Aha! The stage is set for fishing with flies without a fly rod!

To set up a casting bubble rig, first slip the casting bubble over your line and secure it at the desired point. Different models are attached in different ways, so check the instructions if you’re unsure. Then tie your chosen fly to the end of the line so it’s two to three feet below the bubble. If you go much longer, you up the odds of tangles later on.

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Fishing: Continued from Page 28 At that point all you have to do is to cast. The weight of the casting bubble is more than enough to pull out line and send your fly toward its target.

What kind of flies should you use with a casting bubble rig? Favorites include small worm imitations like the San Juan Worm (especially when using the rig in a trout stream), small foam spiders with rubber legs, and subsurface flies like a bedhead Woolly Worm or

OPINION traditional subsurface trout flies known as nymphs.

The rest is easy. With a floating fly like a foam spider, make the cast and let it sit there. These are great in ponds. The subtle motion of the spider’s rubber legs is more than enough to attract fish. It becomes a waiting game…can you stand to let it sit still long enough for the fish to decide to hit? Kids (and adults too) seem to love the challenge, and when a fish hits, you actually get to see it happen. Talk about fun!

In a creek (say, a trout stream) try a sinking fly like a beadhead nymph. Flip

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the casting bubble rig upstream and let it drift down through the run. Watch the bubble for signs that a fish has taken the fly, then set the hook and hold on.

Subsurface flies work in ponds too.

After making the cast, give the casting bubble (and thus the fly) some motion with short tugs of about six inches, pausing between tugs. The hardest part is being patient enough to pause…but as you’ll soon discover, that’s usually when the fish hits.

Especially with kids who don’t yet fish with an actual fly rod, the casting bubble approach provides a great way to introduce the concept of fishing with flies. Give it a try, with a kid or on your own. It’s a great way to add a new dimension to your summertime fishing, and I think you’ll have a lot of fun!

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Marguerite Ade, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away July 11, 2019. Arrangements

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