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ROSWELL, Ga. — Another controversial video surfaced July 26 regarding the Roswell Police Department, this time showing officers intentionally “freezing out” a 13-year-old during one of the coldest nights of the year. The officer involved, Sgt. Daniel Elzy, was later named Supervisor of the Year before the video was made public. He was placed on administrative leave July 19 – over half a year after the incident. Around 1 a.m. on Jan. 2, a teenager driving a golf cart near Alpharetta Highway was stopped by officers who said they suspected it was stolen. The teenager said that he was going to Starbucks and did not know that he could not use a golf cart on the road. When asked about his mother and her contact information, the teenager gave vague responses. The teenager was eventually handcuffed and detained, not arrested, in a police vehicle as officers attempted to figure out what to do in the situation. Sgt. Daniel Elzey was the supervisor on scene. Officers eventually decided to keep the teenager, who was wearing a hoodie
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Roswell police officers told the 13-yearold that they would not turn the heat on in the car, where he was detained, until he told them his mother’s phone number.
and sweatpants, in the back of an unheated patrol car until he answered their questions. Temperatures that night reached as low as 11 degrees Fahrenheit, according to AccuWeather. “Getting cold yet?” Elzey asked the teenager in the video. “You’re going to hang tight right here, since you can’t remember mom’s phone number. And if I can make contact with mom, then we’ll get some heat going.” Another officer commented in the video that Elzey was “freezing out” the teenager and that all of the windows in the patrol car were rolled down with the heat off. The teenager was later returned to his mother with no charges. years in federal prison on charges that they manipulated the market for shares of MedCareers Group, Inc. They also, according to the charges, carried out a second investment fraud scheme using a new business corporation, Find.com Acquisition, Inc., that they organized as bait for investors. “These defendants manipulated the stock of a publicly traded company by orchestrating two schemes, netting over $2.5 million from investors,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “At the same time they were rigging the
The video became public just days after two other controversial videos of Roswell police incidents made headlines. The first, released July 12, garnered national outrage after two officers used a coin-flip app to determine the fate of a woman pulled over for speeding. The two officers involved, Courtney Brown and Kristee Wilson, were placed on administrative leave and later fired July 26. Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant said that he had learned of that incident just before the July 4 holiday and took action “immediately” after learning about it. Less than a week after the first video surfaced, on July 18, another video was released showing a Roswell K-9 disobeying a handler’s orders and attacking a teenager who was sitting down with his hands up. Unlike the previous two videos, the City of Roswell voluntarily released the full hour-and-a-half body camera video of the latest incident on its social media channels. Parts of the video have been blurred and some audio redacted to protect the teenager’s identity, according to the city. All three videos were released after 11Alive investigators allegedly received tips from Roswell officers who said they were concerned for the public’s safety. Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant called for an internal investigation following release of the first video with the coin flip arrest. stock market, the defendants fleeced dozens of investors in a separate fraud scheme.” The conspiracy culminated in two “pump and dump” schemes carried out in March and May 2010. Bercoon and Goldstein used the bulk of the over $1.5 million raised from investors for unrelated purposes, such as subsidizing their other business ventures and making payments to themselves and their family mem-
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Runoff election settles final November ballot By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia voters locked down the November ballots July 24 selecting candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and state school superintendent. North Fulton residents also voted on the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th District. On Tuesday, Republicans voted on their party’s nominee for governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state. Secretary of State Brian Kemp defeated Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle with 69.45 percent of the vote. Kemp will face Democrat Stacey Abrams in November. For lieutenant governor, State Rep. Geoff Duncan narrowly defeated State Sen. David Shafer with 50.16 percent of the vote. Though Shafer outpolled Duncan in Fulton County, Duncan garnered enough statewide support to win
Former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle lost his bid for secretary of state to State Rep. Brad Raffensperger. his place on the ballot this fall against Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico. Former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle lost his bid for secretary of state to State Rep. Brad Raffensperger. Like Shafer, Belle Isle won more votes in Fulton County. Raffensperger will run against former U.S. Rep. John Barrow this fall. Democrats in the 6th Congressional District, which includes Milton, Johns
Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, East Cobb and Sandy Springs, voted on their candidate for the U.S. House. Lucy MacBath defeated Kevin Abel with 53.73 percent of the vote. Democrats also chose Otha E. Thornton as their candidate for state school superintendent. Thornton outpolled Sid Chapman with 59.10 percent of the vote. There was one nonpartisan vote on the ballot, between Kevin M. Farmer and Fani Willis for Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge. Farmer won with 55.31 percent of the vote. Except for some local races, candidates running for office in Georgia must secure the majority of votes to win in the primary election. When no candidate receives a majority in the primary, there is a runoff between the two highest votegetters. The general election will be November 6. The voter registration deadline is October 9.
Milton to continue discussions on tree ordinance By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
MILTON, Ga. — Developers may receive an extension to choose between two different Milton tree ordinances as city leaders continue fine tuning the regulations. The City Council will decide soon whether to allow developers to choose between the city’s prior tree ordinance or an updated version. The decision comes in the wake of backlash the city received following adoption of a new tree ordinance in February that was modeled after months of community input and recommendations from an urban forestry consultant. The new ordinance altered how the city defines tree density and placed stringent requirements on developers to retain tree canopy coverage. Following complaints, the city allowed developers to choose between the previous regulations and the new
The regulations passed by the City Council in February, currently under review, measures density by the size of a tree’s canopy when it reaches full maturity and requires variable coverage depending on the zoning of a piece of land. ordinance while it reworked the document over the ensuing weeks, setting Aug. 5 as a target. The City Council will now decide whether to extend the grace period until December. By that time, the city hopes to adopt changes to the recently approved ordinance. The delay could have a financial impact for taxpayers. The City Council approved an $8,000 increase to its maximum price for a professional forestry
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consultant for the added time. The consultant has continued to work with the city and stakeholder groups to tune the new ordinance, including recent public meetings. If the City Council approves the extension, a new development can fall under the old stipulations that measures tree density by the size of tree trunks and less coverage requirements on certain tracts of land. The regulations passed by the City Council in February, currently under review, measures density by the size of a tree’s canopy when it reaches full maturity and requires variable coverage depending on the zoning of a piece of land. For example, the ordinance requires a 60 percent tree canopy coverage on rural residential areas, including the city’s AG-1 zoning which requires a minimum of 1-acre lots. The council will likely vote on the extension at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 6.
City approves brunch bill referendum By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton residents will have the option to expand Sunday alcohol sales at the Nov. 6 general election. The Milton City Council added the “Brunch Bill” referendum to the ballot at its July 23 meeting. The Georgia Legislature in May approved the law which authorizes cities to permit alcohol sales for onsite consumption beginning at 11 a.m. on Sundays if the referendum is passed by voters. Currently, alcohol sales are not permitted until 12:30 p.m. The ballot will read: “Shall the governing authority of the City of Milton, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.?” Mayor Joe Lockwood said he supports the referendum. “I can be supportive of it because it’s usually someone going after church or going to brunch, whether they are going to have a drink at 12:30 or 11, it’s really not going to make a difference,” he said. “I don’t have a problem with it, but obviously we’ll let the voters decide.” If the referendum passes, Lockwood said, it could benefit local restaurants. “We want to support our local businesses, so that’s a big plus for them if the voters decide to pass [the referendum],” Lockwood said. The bill does not change the Sunday start time of 12:30 p.m. for retail alcohol sales, such as those from liquor stores or supermarkets. With local majority approval, the law would take effect as soon as the election results are certified by the Secretary of State’s office. If the referendum fails, Sunday sales would remain prohibited until 12:30 p.m. Alpharetta and Johns Creek have also added the referendum to the Nov. 6 ballot.
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Your vote counts — maybe Your vote counts — maybe I voted today, I think. I’m not sure my vote will count, though I have been a registered voter and lived at the same address in Alpharetta for 10 years. I have received occasional postcards from the state confirming that I am a registered voter and the location of my polling station. I have voted regularly through the years in every election (though I may have missed a run-off or two.) When I arrived to vote on Tuesday at the Alpharetta Library for the runoff election, I offered my driver’s license as proof of identification. The poll workers were most helpful and courteous. They used a computer to confirm my registration. Then they made two phone calls to election officials. Finally, having gotten clarification, they told me I was not permitted to cast a regular ballot. They aided me in completing a provisional ballot and gave me information about provisional ballots. According to the handout, in three days I may call a phone number to see if my ballot was accepted or not. This was at 9:15 am on Election Day, Tuesday, July 24. The poll workers said, “This happened to someone else this morning, too.” I suspect more voters through the day were flagged and added
to that list. What’s more, as I was standing in line to vote, the two women in front of me and one man behind me were told they were at the wrong polling station. They were all confused and surprised as to why that would be. The women didn’t know where the other polling station was. One said simply, “Forget it, then. I won’t vote.” The exasperated man said to himself as he walked out, “This is unreal. I live so close I can walk here.” Unfortunately in my morning experience, five Georgia voters within about 10 minutes at a polling station had trouble casting a ballot. I can only wonder how many other voters across the state have had similar experiences. The integrity of our voting system is essential to our democracy and, as the son of a fourterm state representative and eight-term district attorney, something I care deeply about. Perhaps my experience will be helpful in assuring that needed improvements can be made for the accuracy and efficiency of elections. Having cast my provisional ballot, I left without taking a sticker because I won’t know until Friday whether or not “I’m a Georgia Voter.” – Oliver Wagner, Alpharetta
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Don’t get your panties in a brunch Milton recently added the Brunch Bill to its Nov. 6 general election, and as I write this, it appears that other North Fulton cities are seeking to do the same. The referendum allows voters in JOE PARKER each city to permit Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com on-site consumption of alcohol on Sundays at 11 a.m. versus 12:30 p.m., the current permissible start time. While the potential passage of this referendum may sound innocuous to some, there has already been fire and brimstone from many who believe the only permissible alcohol consumption on Sundays should be at Holy Communion. They have started to voice the same arguments shared in 2011 when residents could decide to permit Sunday sales of alcohol at retail stores in their city. Yes, lest we forget just seven years ago alcohol purchases weren’t allowed outside of restaurants at all on Sundays. Those opposed to that first measure used the argument that Sundays were a day of prayer and reflection, not a day to wind up face down in a pile of your ginreeking sick. While I can appreciate this belief, there are heathens like me who don’t conform to the belief that alcohol shouldn’t be consumed on Sundays. After all, I typically do my best reflecting with my belly full of brews. Nevertheless, some religious leaders have already condemned the law, including locally. An Alpharetta councilman was recently contacted by two clergy leaders worried about churchgoers encountering drunken flocks while leaving services. But as Kathleen Sturgeon, editor of the Forsyth Herald, put it, people aren’t exactly going to be doing keg-stands over their waffles if the referendum passes. I can back this up considering until last January, my only other jobs were in the restaurant industry.
Countless times after 2011, patrons would come in for a Sunday lunch and order an alcoholic drink. They were then perplexed when restaurant staff told them because it was 11:54, we simply could not legally serve booze of any sort. And mind you, these customers were not looking to get tanked. They simply wanted to start their day to relax with a bit of food and a beer or bloody Mary. The other argument against the Brunch Bill is an increase in drunk driving. While I vehemently condemn anyone who drives drunk, I don’t believe that anyone who would choose to drive while inebriated is going to be prevented from doing so by not being able to order a drink an hour and a half earlier. An uptick in drunk driving was the same argument presented by detractors seven years ago regarding Sunday retail alcohol sales. I distinctly remember a quote from a person in opposition to the bill stating that “Sunday is the one day I don’t have to worry about drunk drivers.” What this woman and her argument missed completely was the fact that if someone wanted to consume alcohol on a Sunday at that time, they were forced to go to a bar or restaurant. Therefore, she was much more likely to have to worry about drunk drivers because if anyone wanted a drink, they had to leave home. And some statistics don’t back her argument up either. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DUI-related crashes in Georgia resulted in an average of 396 deaths per year from 2005-08. From 2012-15, the average was 307 deaths per year according to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. For the aforementioned reasons, and because I don’t agree with the government telling me when I can and can’t have a beer, I will be casting a “yes” vote in my city’s referendum this November. And perhaps the best part of the law is that you can either agree with my vote or cast a dissenting “no” and let your community decide.
... Patrons would come in for a Sunday lunch and order an alcoholic drink. They were then perplexed when restaurant staff told them because it was 11:54, we simply could not legally serve booze of any sort.
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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK GEORGIA, PART X
University of Georgia journalism dean warns against barren local newsrooms By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The dean of Grady College, the University of Georgia’s School of Journalism, says recent trends to trim newsrooms is inviting government corruption. Charles Davis, who has worked in journalDavis ism as a reporter or professor for more than 30 years, says he is disturbed watching local papers continue to cut staff and decrease circulation in efforts to stay afloat, due in part to recent tariffs from President Donald Trump on Canadian wood products and paper. The layoff announcements are picking up steam, especially at high-profile publications. On July 23, The New York Daily News released half its newsroom. The paper’s owner, Tronc, said it plans other layoffs at other newsrooms across the country in the coming weeks. Back in April, the Tampa Bay Times, one of the country’s 10 largest dailies, cut 50 reporters from its staff. Davis got his start at papers beginning as a sports reporter for The Athens Banner-Herald, but he quickly decided his passion for sports didn’t make for a career in the field. “I was so passionate about sports that I found it really difficult to cover it,” he said. “I would’ve had next to an impossible time covering critically UGA sports.” Instead, he moved to business news, a world unfamiliar to him. Davis had a steep learning curve, which he said he found exciting, rather than intimidating. In one instance, an editor asked him to write a story on “risk arbitrage,” a term he hadn’t even heard of. Davis later decided the academic world suited him, because he could attempt to help and influence the next generation of journalists. But he still feels connected to local papers, describing them as an essential part of democracy. “Stripping bare newsrooms and leaving behind the remains of what were once really robust news companies is a national tragedy,” he said. Davis said it is “remarkably pain-
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Charles Davis, right, dean of Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia, participates in a lecture with students. ful” for him to watch as tariffs quicken the pace of what he described as a slow moving train wreck in the devaluation of local journalism. However, Davis remains optimistic about the industry, pointing to certain companies who are now breaking even or profiting from digital platforms. Recent big-money philanthropic purchases of failing publications have also helped, he said, and may be part of the future of local news. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have seen steep rises in subscriptions in recent years, but Davis isn’t sure that national papers with huge followings solve the issue. “If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed,” he said. “When you’re talking about city councilmen and county commissioners up there on the podium making decisions, looking down the room and not seeing a single member of the news media, I guarantee it will embolden them to do some really
If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed.” Charles Davis Dean of Grady College bad stuff.” Davis doesn’t talk about corruption as a risk when elected officials operate without journalists in the room; to him it is an inevitability. The press is a watchdog that cannot be sacrificed in a democracy, he said, and to keep local news around will require a change from the citizenry. As engrossed as he is in the world of news, Davis stresses the need for disengagement and other areas of passion and interest. He tells his kids that when
they’re feeling low about the world to try to do something good for someone else. Frequent trips to the movie theater also help Davis distract himself from his Twitter feed and the day’s disturbing news. Through all of this, though, Davis said he has never worked a day in his life. “I’ve been very, very, very lucky to find two careers in my life that were dream careers,” he said. “Journalism and teaching have given me everything.”
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OPINION
After the hike In September it will be two years since I finished my Appalachian Trail hike. Time has rushed by like a runaway train since I returned to civilization – as I knew it would. I did Ray appen the hike because I Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com wanted to slow down time, and it worked. It really worked. But everything has a cost, so now life is making up for it. I still have remnants of what the trail gifted me — the lifelines it offers. Most of those remnants are people, my “hiker trash” peeps I met out there on the sides of mountains, in crowded shelters, on isolated forest paths lined with rock walls covered in felt-like green moss — drenched in the rain at night with Queen’s Sweeper running down a lonely ridge, dodging lightening strikes; summiting sleepy, defiant, cloud-covered mountains in New Hampshire with Mercury and Minion; walking through those slices of time from years ago, off the beaten path trail-towns, down their quiet streets with Stan; sitting on a bench in
front of the little post office in Vermont in the afternoon sun and watching people come and go; talking with a waitress who now cares for her invalid mother and who used to take care of hikers in the trail restaurant she worked in; collapsing and near exhaustion at the last hostel in Maine before the hundred-mile woods whose owner served us mountainous stacks of pancakes, hash browns and warm maple syrup and then played Beatles songs on the piano without stopping with Two-Pack and Pirate just a few days away from the end; Mount Katahdin which I climbed alone starting in the night then through the clouds as dawn broke and the wind picked up and chilled me to the core with only a couple hundred yards to go. And I am still coming down from that mountain. I suspect I always will. It seems like the trail was some sort of magic spell, one that swept me up for half a year and which still lingers. Yes I am back in Alpharetta, but it seems like every so often, my hiker peeps reach back out to me and restore just enough of that spell to power me through and forward. Humdinger, who I walked back off the edge of a cliff one afternoon and
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A hiker treks on the Appalachian Trail somewhere in Virginia about halfway to the trail’s end. cared for just long enough to stop her trail meltdown, emailed me yesterday. She is a retired physician who had hiked all over the world. We never really hiked together but had brief moments — pitching tents at the same site, passing each other on mountain sides, taking lunch the same afternoon near a lake in Maine, and those few days that I stayed near her to make sure that she would finish before I broke camp early in the morning and never saw her again. Her almost unedited email to me — and it appears written during her current
hike on her cell phone — tells the real story about the trail and post-AT life better than I could. I don’t think she would mind sharing it with you. Her email is the same one I get often enough from my other peeps. The story never changes. Hi Alpaca Thinking of you recently for 2 reasons in particular. First, on my thru hike of the Lebanon mtn trail in april, i met a French
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lady who wanted a companion to hike the GR5 with her. It has been on my list and i think we will start end April 2019. Grande randonee, GR. (“Big walk”). From the north sea in holland down to Menton on the mediterranean, in france near the italian border. (This is a slight south end variant ) we plan to mostly tent but eat in gites, refuges, etc along the way. so not much food to carry, nor stove. It is about 2600 km, vs 3520 for AT, and likely a lot easier although the last month or so is thru Alps. Anyway, you mentioned another long hike was in your future, and if this interests you, i would be delighted if you join us for part or all of it. A third hiker from our Lebanon group, a lovely lebanese canadian guy from montreal, may well join us too. Secondly: a close relative of mine, Ardi, is working for (local company) and has an apt near their alpharetta office. He commutes weekends back to Toronto. He is a fascinating, cultured and thoughtful guy. You might enjoy his company, and i know he would enjoy yours. I spoke of you to him. If you would like to get together for a beer or a walk (you should call him. Here is his number). Kent hiked with me in lebanon, and we are in the (canadian) rockies area hik-
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ing for a month or so. Tomorrow we head to a back country lodge for a week with another couple. Taking full advantage of retirement! Warm regards, and greetings to your wife whom you praised so highly, and to your wonderful daughter that i met. Erica. Alias humdinger. That hike changed everything for me. Humdinger’s email will probably power my soul for months – like a small glowing piece of plutonium in a reactor — regardless of whether I ever take her up on joining that amazing-sounding hike. Sometimes the change in my life from my hike is almost imperceptible and sometimes it is seismic. But it is constant. And it is nourishing and it is restoring. My hiker friend Stan who walked about a thousand miles of the AT with me and who lives in Utah, called me a few weeks ago and told me he had pulled four permits to hike John Muir trail in California. He asked me if I wanted to join him and two other AT hiker trash peeps. After thinking about it, I told him a short time later “I’m in.” Fortunately, Christina is OK with this second hike for me. I am so thankful. It’s only a baby hike – 30 days walking on the top of a ridge in the Sierre Navadas at around 10,000 feet. I’m not ready for it. But I wasn’t ready for the other one either. We start out August 1.
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Alpharetta unveils early plans for Milton Avenue streetscape By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While Alpharetta’s City Center begins to open for business, local officials are drawing plans for the commercial growth already underway nearby. Next on the list is Milton Avenue, where at least three multi-million-dollar projects, including a 119-room boutique hotel, are underway. Mayfair Street Partners, developer for the Cotton House Hotel, has already secured land disturbance permits and passed plans through the city’s Design Review Board. Mayfair Partner Jason Joseph said the hotel project is moving along, but he wants to get a clear picture of the city’s future plans for Milton Avenue because the hotel will front the downtown roadway. “We want to respect the city’s plans to present ideas on Milton Avenue,” Joseph said. When it approved the zoning change allowing for the hotel last November, members of the City Council included a list of landscaping and design conditions that now may be affected by an entire streetscape makeover. For one thing, the city placed a condition requiring the developer to construct a mid-block crosswalk enhanced with brick pavers, curb extensions and a pedestrian refuge island. But now, city leaders say such a crosswalk may not fit with the new street design. “The hotel will construct a lot of this, so even if it’s phased in over time, we want to make sure that we get it right and we go in the direction the
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A rendering of the Cotton House boutique hotel shows it occupying a prime space on bustling Milton Avenue. council wants,” said Community Development Director Kathi Cook. “It may be that we have to go back through and remove that requirement for the crosswalk.” Early plans for the Milton Avenue streetscape project were drawn up by on-call consultants Site Solutions. Representatives from the firm David Floyd and Kevin McCarthy proposed to council members at a July 23 workshop that Milton Avenue adopt a Europeanstyle theme, with no curb and gutter where pedestrians are separated from traffic with landscaping. One way to achieve a wider, open area would be replacing the current 40 angle parking spaces with parallel parking. The conversion would calculate to a loss of 20 street parking spaces, McCarthy said. “We’re looking to find a balance for a street that accommodates cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, the activities and programming and that really harkens to the center of the architectural community
here with the new projects and the existing businesses,” McCarthy said. The design plan for the north side of the street generally follows plans submitted for the hotel, including accommodations for valet parking at the entrance. But it also adds a few more opportunities for planting pockets, art and social spaces, McCarthy said. The second phase includes buildout of the south side of Milton Avenue, with two crosswalks from the hotel to the alleys across the street. Plans also include retractable bollards – or posts – near Main Street that could be used to cordon off the block for special events. The plans come as the Milton Avenue corridor gains attention as a commercial and retail expansion of the Downtown District. Just last March, plans were announced for a restaurant and 330-seat music venue at 10 Roswell Street near the corner with Milton Avenue. The city is also underway with a $6.9
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Site Solutions Principal Kevin McCarthy presents the Alpharetta City Council with early details on how the city can reshape Milton Avenue to accommodate increased development. The plan, presented July 23, calls for eliminating curb and guttering and exchanging angle parking with parallel parking. million, four-level garage on Milton Avenue, about two blocks West of Main Street. Right across the street, the Fulton County School District is in the beginning phases of building a new science and technology high school at the site of the old Milton High School.
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Atlanta metro awash in new office development Three avenues When you average an annual job growth of nearly 80,000 jobs over five years, you’re going to need a place to put everyone. And developers in Metro Atlanta seem happy to oblige. The metro area Geoff smith has been a beacon Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com for business relocations and existing business growth. We added over 104,000 jobs in 2014, 70,600 in 2015, 90,300 in 2016 and then a “modest” 55,600 in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Georgia Department of Labor. With the U.S. unemployment rate at a historic low of 3.9 percent, and our businesses desperate for good employees to help feed growth, it’s a great time to be looking for work in Atlanta. And you might have a fresh, new state-of-the-art office waiting for you. In addition to the millions of square feet of class A office space already under construction, several new projects have been announced over the last few weeks. Perhaps the most exciting was just announced as Thyussenkrupp Elevator Americas will build its U.S. headquarters in The Battery overlooking Suntrust Park. The elevator manufacturer plans to make this a showcase for its existing and future products. The site will include three buildings anchored by a state-of-the-art, 420foot tall elevator qualification and test tower, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The tower will have 18 elevator shafts that will include high-speed elevators, shafts where two cabins will operate in, a rope-less system and a system that moves sideways. The campus will host, among other segments of the company, Thyssenkrupp’s executive team, and the average salary of the more than 900 full-time employees that will work there
With the U.S. unemployment rate at a historic low of 3.9 percent, and our businesses desperate for good employees to help feed growth, it’s a great time to be looking for work in Atlanta. will be $100,000. This building would be Cobb County’s tallest and could help add to a tax base where the county just voted to increase the millage rate. About 8 miles to the east, Grubb Properties is again pursuing a large development that could include a 19-story office tower. I’m keeping a close eye on this one because it would be in the parking lot of Assurance Financial’s Atlanta office, where I work. Grubb pulled a prior application that included parking decks and turned existing parking lots into parks. It also included six residential buildings with 12,000 square feet of retail on the ground level. The project, and our office, is off Perimeter Center East, just east of Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody. About 4 miles southeast of that project, a developer is proposing the largest office project ever planned in Chamblee. Parkside Partners is proposing a sixbuilding loft-office development that would be called Edison at Eastside on a 30-acre site next to Peachtree DeKalb Airport and Atlanta Chinatown Mall. It’s a bustling area near the Chamblee MARTA station where $400 million in mixed-use developments are already
underway. Head 8 miles southwest from there and four new office developments are planned for Midtown, according to Bisnow. Cousins is planning a 31-story office tower at 901 West Peachtree St., Selig is planning two developments that could include almost 1 million square feet of office space, MetLife revealed plans for 500,000 square feet of office that could include two office towers, and Greenstone is close to breaking ground on a mixed-use project that would include a 10-story office building. Something to note here is that all four projects could move forward as spec – meaning they will start construction without first securing tenants. Head about 20 miles north up Ga. 400 to Avalon and you should soon see construction begin on the development’s second office tower. Hines and Cousins just inked a deal with AXIS Capital Holdings to occupy 75,000 square feet. Then let’s go about 12 miles east and North American Properties, who developed Avalon, recently unveiled plans for its Avalon-esque project that will be called Revel, which will be a redevelopment of the Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County. The project would include a hotel, 400,000 square feet of retail and 850,000 square feet of office space. If you need a job, or a new place to work, then it’s a good time to be living in the Atlanta metro. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Local company provides hands-on apprenticeship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Books and classrooms can be vital to learning an industry, but there is no substitute for hands-on experience. That training is what one local business owner offered a student this summer and aims to create more apprenticeship opportunities in the future. John Hogan, president of Roswell’s Remodeling Expo Center, looked to Milton High School when searching for talented graduates to get hands-on experience with his company this summer. “Milton High is more reminiscent of a college than a high school,” Hogan said. “And there are some really great talents and smart kids there. I’d hate for them to be working at a fast food restaurant, I’d rather put them behind a really powerful [computer aided design] computer and have them start doing what they really love to do.” The school linked Hogan with Callie Barrentine, a 2018 graduate who will attend Georgia Tech this fall as an industrial design major. Hogan said bringing on Barrentine was a “win-win” for Remodeling Expo Center and the future design student, who worked with designers, learned design software and was able to witness the operation of a design center and showroom. “We let her work the hours that she wants, she makes an above average wage rate and Remodeling Expo Center is receiving real value from her work,” Hogan said. “She has worked out wonderfully and I intend on doing more [apprenticeships] in the future.” Barrentine said she gained valuable
experience from working with software that she will use throughout her career path and has made great connections in the industry. “I’ve learned a lot about Excel which is definitely going to be Hogan beneficial while I’m at Georgia Tech,” she said. “I’ve also gotten a sense for all the software that I’m going to be using for design. That’s hands-on experience I wouldn’t have had otherwise.” She said being around professional designers was also a valuable education experience. “There are a lot of designers here and I was able to learn from them,” she said. “I was interested in being around an environment that would be similar to something I’ll experience later in my career.” As Barrentine’s apprenticeship wraps up, Hogan said he will get her opinion on what she liked most, anything that should be done differently and other questions that Hogan hopes will benefit future apprentices. He said while the workload is perhaps too demanding for a high school student during the school year, he hopes to provide his training program next summer or during Christmas break. Barrentine said she enjoyed the opportunity. “I hope that I’ve been helpful, have been able to make some good connections and have been a part of a bigger effort to grow the company,” she said. “I learned a lot in this area of business that a lot of other teenagers don’t get to experience.”
Roswell business, tourism board changes name to reflect mission ROSWELL, Ga. — The governing organization and board of directors that brings more business and tourism to Roswell announced recently that it has changed its name to Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The new name was announced July 18 at the organization’s board meeting. It replaces the previous name, Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Changing our name allows our organization to better and more fully reflect our scope of work while also making our mission clearer to those with whom we do business,” said Ken Davis, board of directors president for Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The entity oversees both Visit Roswell, the city’s tourism program, and
Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development program. Both Visit Roswell and Roswell Inc will still operate with their respective brand names. During the same board meeting, the board of directors also voted to update its bylaws, creating two new advisory committees. One will serve for tourism and the other for economic development. The board likewise voted in nine new members. All board members serve three-year terms. “We have enjoyed a strong partnership with the City of Roswell since 1991 and are excited about the ways in which these changes will allow us to continue to grow and expand our work in the coming years,” Davis said. - Julia Grochowski
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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE
The parade honors America’s war veterans and recognizes their service. There will be floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and candy. The parade ends at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road with food and games. Rain or shine. The parade starts on Roswell Street in Alpharetta. Join the parade Aug. 4, with music starting at 9:15 a.m., and the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calendar.
EVENTS: GAME NIGHT: BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS
What: Games from multiple eras will be available for a fun evening. Snacks and drinks provided. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
JOB NETWORKING GARAGE SALE
What: Join for the annual garage sale benefiting RUMC’s Job Networking programs. Baked goods will also be available. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
What: Join thousands for a Back to School Bash featuring American Idol Top 24 Contestant Layla Spring and opening act Tanner Carlson. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info: bitly.com/SAConcert2018
SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA
What: Join for the annual Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza. Bring out the whole family to enjoy this free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides. Slides, food, music and fun. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
CANASTA
What: Canasta is a rummy-like game enjoying a resurgence today. Learn to play and join a game. New players welcome. When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Monday, Aug. 6, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
SOUTHERN SHORTS AWARDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
What: See 24 short films from here and around the world by the filmmakers of tomorrow, and stay for the black-tie Awards Presentation. Meet the filmmakers in person. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 12:45-8:15 p.m. Where: Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: southernshortsawards.com
BACKYARD BASH COOKING NIGHT
What: Learn how to cook a backyard bash. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com
GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS
What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Friday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES
What: There will be a free group exercise class. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
PICKLEBALL
What: Pickleball is now available for “open play.” Open court availability to come with a group to play or join a “pick up” game. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA
What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength and stress management through stretches, poses and relaxation techniques. Ages 16 and up. When: Sunday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT: DANGERMUFFIN
What: Dangermuffin will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
What: Enjoy a free concert with Sister Hazel, a ‘90s alternative band. Vendors will provide food and beverages. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 6p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
“THE LAST FIVE YEARS”
What: Two New Yorkers leap into marriage while still in the honeymoon phase and try to stay together as ambition drives them apart. This is part of an Emerging Artists Series. When: July 26-Aug. 5, times vary Where: The Performers Warehouse, 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info and tickets: theperformerswarehouse.com
“THE JOURNEY”
What: An exhibit of ceramic sculptures inspired by artist Heida Hallorsdottir’s Icelandic roots. “The Journey” considered what happens to the soul after we die. When: July 27-Sept. 14; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Where: Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com
“GUYS AND DOLLS”
What: Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, taking audiences from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. When: July 13-Aug. 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com
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• Sweep and declutter the porch area and entryway: put away bikes, toys, muddy shoes, etc. DO Clean and Declutter the Inside Visitors will notice dirty floors and floorboards, unmade beds, cluttered bathrooms, stacks of mail on the counter, etc. Remove these distractions with a deep cleaning and decluttering of the space. The idea is to create an environment that is clean, bright and welcoming. DO Let in the Light Well-lit spaces make a much better impression than dark, musty ones. Clean the windows and open the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. If necessary, replace thick, dark drapery with lighter colored drapes and sheers. Light darker corners with attractive lamps, if possible and leave the lights on when you leave the house for showings. DO Make Room Oversized furniture (or too much of
it) can make a space feel claustrophobic and subtly unwelcoming. For the time being, go for a more minimal look furniture-wise to give visitors room to easily tour your home. Avoid the snare of simply shoving furniture against the wall to create a path — this actually makes the space feel more closed-in. Rather, place pieces strategically in the room in a way that visitors can move easily. DO Neutralize and De-personalize Visitors do not want to see your home; they want to see their home in your space. Bold, personalized colors and mantels cluttered with sentimental effects tend to remind people that this is your house, not theirs. So, put them away. Repaint in neutral colors where necessary, it is okay to leave the family portrait over the mantel but consider thinning out the family “wall of fame” in the stairwell. It is fine to leave a few neutral pieces on the mantels and tabletops, but nothing too cluttered or personal.
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North Atlanta home design trends The housing market is setting all kinds of records, but we wanted to know exactly what was going on right here in North Atlanta. So we called upon the remodeling industry leaders to tell us exactly what is going on in home improvement. We weren’t interested in maintenance things like exterior painting, siding or roofing; instead we wanted to know about design trends and how homeowners are personalizing their homes and creating enormous resale value. We all watch home improvement TV shows, but what’s real and what’s not? Here’s what we found. We went to the geographic center of North Atlanta and spoke to Remodeling Expo Center’s chief designer, Brittany Lingerfelt, a 15 year industry veteran. She immediately started to talk about kitchens, “100% of our projects include improving connectivity to the kitchen. We’re taking down walls, widening existing openings, and removing doors. The kitchen has always been in the center of a house; it just wasn’t connected in the right way.” Brittany has designed over 100 new kitchens throughout North Atlanta, and she continued to talk about trends, stating “ Once the room is connected to the rest of the house, then we focus on flow. We locate the island in a way that 2 people can pass each other comfortably around each side. We also focus on door clearances; refrigerator door, dishwasher door and oven doors.” Owner of Remodeling Expo Center, John Hogan, then commented, “The layout is the technical part of a new kitchen. After that is squared away, we then focus on the functionality of cabinets, followed by an evaluation of the aesthetics of cabinets, counters tops, backsplash, flooring, appliances, etc. In summary, what’s hot in kitchens is an open, connected, spacious, and bright inviting room.” Remodeling Expo Center performs about 225 projects per year, so they have their finger on the pulse of design trends. “Some additional ‘hot’ trends in
the kitchen are: big islands (typically 6’ x 4’ or larger), stacked cabinets (which go to the ceiling), enhanced lighting (recessed cans, pendants and under cabinet lighting), floor uniformity with the den or great room, and of course, technology (charging stations, TV’s & internet).” The second most common remodeling project is the Master Bathroom. Princess Thompson, Remodeling Expo Center’s senior bathroom designer comments about bathroom trends, “the focal point of the 2018 bathroom is the expanded shower; it’s bigger, enclosed in frameless glass, and tile now goes much higher up the walls, many time all the way up to the ceiling.” Located within Remodeling Expo Center is The Expo Design Studio. These designers chimed in, “Many times we’re eliminating the bathtub, but most of the time we just make it smaller. With the space that we gain, we can add to the size of the shower. There is a crystal clear preference for larger showers.” The Expo Design Studio staff also commented “the glass shower walls make the tile “pop,” and the shower niche has now become a focal point. We put lights in them, along with exquisite tile, and make them into interesting shapes. Along with the shower niche, the plumbing fixtures are also works of art. Rain heads, hand held wands, and decorative shower heads. There are usually several plumbing fixtures in the shower now, not just one. And they look absolutely gorgeous.” Of course there are many other trends in bathroom too… Quartz counters are an easy upgrade, and freestanding tubs are very popular but much harder to install. Additionally, Remodeling Expo is one of the largest sellers of LED mirrors, and if you have yet to see one of these mirrors, you really need to. They’re really awesome! Remodeling Expo Center covers all of North Atlanta and is located in Roswell and Alpharetta. 404-910-3969, 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30342. Remodeling Expo.com
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CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Special Called Meeting will be held by the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall, Council Chambers, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004. This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A §50-14-1. This the 20th day of July 2018. _____________________________ Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
Joe Lockwood, Mayor CITY COUNCIL Peyton Jamison Matt Kunz Laura Bentley Joe Longoria Rick Mohrig CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS City Hall Monday, August 6, 2018
Special Called Meeting Agenda
1)
CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Led by Mayor Joe Lockwood)
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9:00 AM
By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
MILTON, Ga. — Milton has drafted a proposed ordinance to reduce the amount of false alarms from monitored security systems at homes and businesses. Milton Police Chief Rich Austin said the proposed ordinance would improve his department’s efficiency, reduce the number of calls to service and allow officers more time to patrol the city. Austin said Milton Police receives around 7,500 calls a year from each alarm system provider, and many are false alarms. “With a good amount of those being false alarms, we are obviously taking resources off the road,” he said. “We have certain places where we know officers need to be at certain times to prevent crime. Whenever they are pulled away from that for a false alarm it obviously makes us less effective.” The proposed regulations, modeled on Security Industry Alarm Coalition recommendations, is easier to read and will provide citizens with a better grasp of what is expected of them when they have a monitored alarm system, Austin said.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (Add or remove items
from the agenda) (Agenda Item No. 18-217)
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PUBLIC COMMENT (GENERAL)
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FIRST PRESENTATION Consideration of an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, to Establish the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Milton for Fiscal Year 2019; and for Other Purposes.
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(Agenda Item No. 18-218) (Bernadette Harvill, Finance Director)
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Milton aims to limit false alarms
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PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, to Establish the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Milton for Fiscal Year 2019; and for Other Purposes.
(First Presentation at August 6, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting) (Agenda Item No. 18-218) (Bernadette Harvill, Finance Director)
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NEW BUSINESS (If necessary)
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ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda Item No. 18-219)
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If the regulations are passed by the City Council, residents will be required to update their monitored alarm system permit each year. Provisions of the ordinance also allow that a fee may be charged for initial registration and renewals. Each permit would be assigned a unique number, and the owner must provide that permit number to the alarm company to facilitate dispatch. Austin said in many instances of either false or legitimate alarms, information given to officers by the alarm companies is outdated. “If something has happened when we are out on an alarm and we can’t contact a responsible person for the property, that can certainly be a less effective response for us,” Austin said. The ordinance sets a fee structure for excessive false alarms at a home or business. Three false alarms during a 12 month period at a location will result in a $50 fine. “Our main goal is compliance and to reduce false alarms throughout the city,” Austin said. The chief said ensuring alarm equipment is working properly is one way a home or business owner can reduce false alarms. “A lot of what we find on false alarms is equipment failure,” Austin said. “The ordinance would create a bit more of a sense of urgency to get those repairs completed and check with the alarm companies to make sure alarms are working properly.” While Austin said human error is certainly going to happen, such as family members or service providers accidentally setting off an alarm, the ordinance could reduce its impact to officers. If the ordinance is approved, Austin said the Police Department will work with the city’s communications team to educate residents on the updates. The ordinance was first presented at the July 23 Milton City Council meeting. It will likely be up for adoption at the Aug. 6 regularly scheduled meeting.
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 bers. In addition to their 10 years in federal prison, Bercoon and Goldstein have been sentenced to three years of supervision following their release and $1,496,733 payment of restitution each. The court also entered a forfeiture order for both defendants in the amount of $1,953,974. The case was investigated by the
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$15,200 payment, his wife and friends would be informed of his “secret.” The letter was addressed to the man, but he works out of state and his wife received it. The letter stated unless the payment was made through Bitcoin, or if he went to police, the supposed secret information would be released. The letter also contained instructions on how to sign up with Bitcoin and how to make a pay-
ment. The responding officer said the letter was similar to a previous incident occurring in the same neighborhood and it was a scam. The woman said her husband had recently lost his wallet on a flight which might explain how the scammers obtained his information. She was advised to contact police if she received any more suspicious items.
Joe Lockwood, Mayor CITY COUNCIL Peyton Jamison Matt Kunz Laura Bentley Joe Longoria Rick Mohrig CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS City Hall
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CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Special Called Meeting will be held by the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall, Council Chambers, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004.
Monday, August 13, 2018
This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A §50-14-1.
1)
CALL TO ORDER
This the 20th day of July 2018.
2)
ROLL CALL
_____________________________ Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Led by Mayor Joe Lockwood)
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5:45 PM
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (Add or remove items
from the agenda) (Agenda Item No. 18-220)
5) 6)
Special Called Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC COMMENT (GENERAL) 1.
PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, to Establish the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Milton for Fiscal Year 2019; and for Other Purposes.
(First Presentation at August 6, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting) (First Public Hearing at August 6, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting) (Second Public Hearing at August 6, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting) (Agenda Item No. 18-218) (Bernadette Harvill, Finance Director)
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration of an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, to Establish the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Milton for Fiscal Year 2019; and for Other Purposes.
(First Presentation at August 6, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting) (First Public Hearing at August 6, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting) (Second Public Hearing at August 6, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting) (Third Public Hearing at August 13, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting) (Agenda Item No. 18-218) (Bernadette Harvill, Finance Director)
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NEW BUSINESS (If necessary) ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda Item No. 18-221)
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SCHOOLS
New Cambridge principal ready to lead Premoli seeks to continue school’s historic success By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High School’s new principal is excited for her opportunity to lead the school and continue its success as a nationally recognized comprehensive center of education. She will also be a familiar face to students, parents and faculty. Kimberly Premoli has been named the school’s second principal after
working at Cambridge since it opened in 2012. She most recently served as an assistant principal, specializing in curriculum, master scheduling, student support and personalized learning. “I was really honored to be able to continue the work that I have been doing, to know that work has been appreciated and our community wants to see us continue in the direction from which we have started,” Premoli said. The new principal said she was ready
for the position a few years ago. Despite having opportunities with other schools, she wanted to remain a Bear. “It has been such a privilege to watch Cambridge take root, bloom and flourish in the past six years,” Premoli said. Premoli “It’s a tribute to a collective group of people who defined that they were here to work with students, allow those students to achieve at great
heights and provide opportunities that other students don’t have at traditional high schools.” Premoli is also thankful to outgoing principal Dr. Edward Spurka who brought her to the school after they worked together at Roswell High School. “It’s kind of bittersweet,” she said. “Working with Dr. Spurka has been such a pleasure, and I learned so much from him. I was of course sad to see him move on, but he has great things to do at his
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Principal: Continued from Page 26 new role and he supported me in the idea that I could also be Cambridge’s principal.” Spurka is leaving Cambridge to become head of school at Pinecrest Academy in Forsyth County. Premoli said she is a competitor, coach, nurturer and investor for students. She also said she is not just a teacher, she is also a learner. “I think the two go hand-in-hand,” she said. A focus in her new role will be to con-
SCHOOLS nect with students and teachers. “What I really strive to do is support our students, to find out who they are as a person, find out what is out there that they aspire to or are interested in,” she said. That’s a challenging task in a school of 2,000 students, Premoli said, but the support systems at the school, such as a transition program, an initiative that pairs senior leadership with freshman, and an enrichment and remediation program, are vital. The new principal hopes to connect these systems to further enhance the student experience and that “no one falls through.” Premoli also wants to increase Cambridge’s already impressive graduation numbers.
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“I want to get us to a 100 percent graduation rate and get students prepared for whatever their next opportunity is,” she said. “We are 98 percent currently, and while 98 percent is great, it’s the 2 percent I’m after.” Another goal is to ensure the school continues to be recognized as one of the best in the state. “I want our students and parents to say to their families and friends that Cambridge was a great experience and to promote the fact that you would want your own kids to come here,” she said. “I want our teachers to say it’s a great place to work and they wouldn’t want to teach anywhere else. In knowing this is a great place to work, it’s also a place
Read about all Fulton School personnel changes by visiting NorthFulton.com where we work hard, we do not become complacent and we are always looking to improve.” With the first day of school less than a week away, Premoli is excited, ready and honored to step into her new role. “I know I’m ready for it and I feel the love of my community,” she said. “The teachers, students and parents have been amazing. It means a great deal.”
CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The City of Milton has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 17.37 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Milton Council Chambers, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia, 30004, on the following dates and times: August 6, 2018 at 9:00 AM August 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM August 13, 2018 at 5:45 PM This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 4.731 mills, an increase of 0.700 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 4.031 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $400,000 is approximately $112.00 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market value of $450,000 is approximately $126.00.
CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE EXPLANATION Your total property tax rate, or millage rate, will remain the same as the previous eleven years at 4.731. The City is estimating a slight increase in property values that may result in additional property tax revenue. Actual changes in property values will not be available until the City receives the official property digest from the Fulton County Tax Commissioner.
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SPORTS
Swimmers up their game for pediatric cancer research By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two local high school swimmers will traverse open waters later this summer with lofty goals to battle pediatric cancer. Milton High School sophomore Emma Schwartz and Centennial High sophomore Madeline Singletary are raising funds to benefit Aflac’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by participating in the Swim Across Atlanta open water event at Lake Lanier on Sept. 22. The event brings together hundreds of swimmers who negotiate open water courses of various lengths to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Now in its sixth year, the Atlanta chapter of Swim Across Atlanta has donated $1.75 million to local organizations. Schwartz serves as the SAA junior advisory board president and will be raising funds for the third straight year. She has raised the fourth-highest
amount of donations to date. She said the event brings the swim community together and inspires swimmers to continue their fundraising efforts. “It’s great to see cancer survivors at the event because they have gone through the cause we are fighting for,” Schwartz said. Schwartz raised $2,500 her first year and doubled that in 2017. She has set a goal to reach $5,000 in donations this year. Singletary, who also serves on the junior advisory board, said the event is a way to make a positive impact on the community. “It’s a cause that is so close to my heart,” she said. “It’s a great way to give back to the community while still being involved with the swimming community. It’s inspiring to see how everyone comes together for this cause.” The Centennial student hopes to raise $2,000 at this year’s event. Both swimmers compete with Swim Atlanta and have set an ambitious goal
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Centennial High School sophomore Madeline Singletary and Milton High School sophomore Emma Schwartz will swim at the Swim Across Atlanta open water event later this summer at Lake Lanier to raise funds to benefit pediatric cancer. of raising $60,000 as a team. They have also created the “Amazing Grace” award for the event honoring Grace Bunke, a 14-year old swimmer from Cobb County who died of an aggressive form of bone cancer in March. “Her story is so beautiful and she was a fighter the whole time,” Schwartz said. “She was truly amazing and inspiring to so many of us. This is a fantastic way to honor her great spirit and dedication and to show why we are fighting for this cause.” Nancy Tao, event director for the Atlanta chapter, said Schwartz and Singletary are part of the passionate swimming community in the area who make the event possible. “We’re very swim-centric in Atlanta, and the success of this event is a reflec-
tion of the teams and the philanthropic area,” Tao said. “Everyone has really embraced this event.” The occasion also allows swimmers to compete for a common goal. “Swimming is such an individual sport, and many times you are competing against yourself,” Tao said. “It’s a great way for the community to come together, do something they are passionate about and compete for a good cause. That’s a lot of the beauty and passion for this event.” The Atlanta chapter is hoping to raise $500,000 for pediatric cancer research after surpassing their $450,000 goal last year. For more information about the open water event or to donate, visit bit. ly/2LHpvmj.
Amerigroup helps foster children, families prepare for school year ROSWELL, Ga. — Dozens flocked to the Foster Care Support Foundation July 19 to help children in foster care and relative care. Alongside volunteers, Amerigroup, a health insurance and managed health care provider for foster families, served up food, snacks and games as families dropped by for clothes, toys, books and other supplies. The company also loaned their expertise to families navigating the foster care insurance programs. Amerigroup representatives passed out more than 70 book bags with school supplies so the children could start off the school year right along with their peers. The Foster Care Support Foundation, which relies on community support, has already served 2,200 children this year and is expecting to double that number by the end of the year. Its programs help both children in foster care and relative care. “There are more than 15,000 foster children in Georgia, but that’s just a small number compared to the ones living in relatives homes,” said Rachel Ewald, founder and chairwoman of Foster Care Support Foundation. “This is mostly due to drug abuse, jail, mental health or child neglect or abandonment.” Relative care, like the name implies, refers to children placed in the care of a family member or relative instead of foster care. Unlike the latter, however, relative care families receive little to no government assistance. The Foundation is currently looking for more financial sponsors to help manage the distribution of thousands of displaced children. For information, or to donate, sponsor or volunteer, visit fostercares.org. – Julia Grochowski
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DEATH NOTICES Melba Bearden, age 84, of Acworth, GA, passed away on July 20, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Donald Clayton, age 88, passed away on July 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. John Dorris, age 99, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Fredrick Ford, age 73, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Edward Glynn, Jr., age 73, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Betty Kegel, age 95, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel. Shirley F. Peterson, 94, of Cumming, passed away on July 20, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Rebecca Smith, age 83, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
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