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Hopewell Road improvements in the works The City Council got its first look at potential intersection improvements to ease congestion on Hopewell Road at the Thompson Road and Hamby Road intersections. Updates were also given on a recent traffic study conducted along Hopewell at the intersections of Bethany Bend and Bethany Way (pictured above). Read more, Page 6.
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MILTON, Ga. — A woman who has allegedly stolen from multiple weddings was arrested while attempting to steal thousands of dollars from wedding cards at Little River Farms. On Aug. 11, a wedding planner approached an off-duty Milton officer with the suspect, Kristina Anne Dardo, 32, of Lilburn. The planner stated Dardo was not an invited guest and had attempted to steal wedding cards. While walking out of the reception
area, the planner said she saw Dardo who was “acting nervous” and was wearing a jacket despite the heat. The planner said she has seen a grainy photo of a woman who had allegedly stolen items from other weddings and that Dardo resembled the person in that picture. She asked Dardo what she had under her jacket and reached inside it where she discovered 12 cards. The cards contained $2,300 in cash, checks and gift cards.
Dardo admitted to the officer she had attempted to steal the cards. When asked how she knew about the wedding when she wasn’t invited, Dardo said she “just drove by.” Dardo was arrested for felony theft by taking and criminal trespass. The arresting officer received an email providing information about detectives working on similar cases in Roswell and Marietta. He was also told that there were similar incidents in Norcross and Canton.
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Facebook profile threatens to release nude photos of man MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man is out $3,500 after a person on Facebook threatened to release “nude” photos of the man if he did not pay. The victim said he was contacted by a Facebook profile of a person named Jhess-Wp. The person said he would send nude photos of the man to all the victim’s Facebook friends if he did not send $3,500 via Money Gram. The man complied and sent the money to an address in the Philippines because “he did not want anyone to see him in that sort of way.” Once the suspect received the money, the victim said he was contacted over the phone demanding more money, which he did not send. The victim said he did not have nude photos but stated his face had been photo-shopped onto another person’s body. He was advised by officers to have no further contact with the Jhess-Wp and to block all numbers he believed was
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Milton backtracks, votes to lower millage rate By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Despite a sharp increase in home values citywide, it appeared Milton would retain the only property tax rate it has held since the city’s incorporation. But at a special called meeting Aug. 13, the City Council unanimously approved a measure to lower its millage rate for the first time in the city’s history. The action lowers the tax rate on property to 4.39 mills, a 7 percent decrease from prior years. For a home with an appraised value of $400,000 — the average value in Milton — the lower rate will provide about $50 in savings from the previous rate of 4.731 mills. With a $15,000 homestead exemption, the same home would be subject to $636 in municipal taxes. The Greenspace Bond rate stands at 0.671 mills for a total rate of 5.061 mills. At two prior discussions on the issue, city officials argued that due to a mass of uncertainties regarding the tax digest and property tax assessment appeals, the city should continue its conservative, “pay as you go” system of funding the city and its maintenance and improvement projects. That allowed the city to
go an entire year without property taxes after changing their budgeting procedure following the tax assessment backlash of 2017. Some council members, including Mayor Joe Lockwood, expressed apprehension at the first two public hearings about lowering the rate given its impact to capital improvement and maintenance projects. Some improvement projects, including the replacement of police vehicles and fire department equipment, annual road paving projects and funds for Providence Park improvements, were delayed because of the city’s new budgeting procedure. “Since the city was incorporated we have added and added services,” Lockwood said at the Aug. 16 meeting. “We have also purchased greenspace which adds to our costs and doesn’t increase our tax revenue.” Lockwood added that because Milton has a legally capped millage rate, there was concern that that the city would not be able to catch up if there was a funding shortfall from lowering the rate. City Manager Steve Krokoff said the city has an “extremely conservative financial operation,” and there were plenty of unknowns with the Nov. 6
property value referendum and the actual collection rates the city will receive. He felt it was in the best interest for the city to maintain its historic rate of 4.731 mills. But at the most recent meeting, Councilman Matt Kunz argued against the old rate, saying the city should “share the burden” with its residents who faced a sharp increase in taxes due to property assessments. “I won’t deny that a couple of weeks ago I felt like a lone voice in the wilderness,” he said. “But I’m very glad [the city] looked at all its options.” Those options came to light when Lockwood directed staff to see if there was a happy medium that could be found. “I asked staff to go back and see if we could come up with a number to help out taxpayers a bit but also be conservative and fiscally responsible,” Lockwood said. City staff reviewed the most current Fulton County tax digest and property tax assessment appeal information which revealed the city could expect an increase in its anticipated collections. This allowed city staff to present the lower tax rate option to the council. Krokoff said the rate of 4.39 mills was
not due to compromise, it was smart budgeting. The Council was open to the lowered rate, and Lockwood said it could allow the city to provide residents with the services they have come to expect while softening the impact on their wallets. Councilman Joe Longoria said he was open to the decrease. “The concern we have is some citizens have seen an increase in their tax bill,” he said. “While we are not the cause of that, it’s the valuation of homes, I can certainly see trying to aid as much as we could.” Kunz said he was pleased with city’s finance staff and the council’s decision to lower the tax rate. “Staff does a great job for a very ambitious program,” he said. The neighboring cities of Johns Creek and Roswell have also lowered their millage rates this year along with Fulton County and Fulton County Schools. Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Alpharetta, Mountain Park and residents of several other Fulton County cities will vote on a measure this fall that would roll back property values back to 2016 levels next year and cap future increases at 3 percent or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.
Fulton County keeps controversial property tax rate By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In another 4-3 vote, Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis’s call to revoke the general fund millage rate failed at a Board of Commis-
sioners meeting on Aug. 15. The commission set a rate of 10.2 mills at a meeting on Aug. 1, with commissioners Ellis, Liz Hausmann and Lee Morris supporting a lower rate of 9.77 mills. The rate that passed is a reduction from the 2017 rate of 10.38 mills, but
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due to sharp rises in property valuations, many Fulton residents will see their property tax bills go up. “I find it incredulous that someone could sit here and say that we lowered the millage rate and be proud about that when we’ve got a $20 million revenue windfall associated with that ‘lower millage rate’. The number might be lower but the effect of that on the taxpayer will certainly not be lower,” Hausmann said. The 10.2 mills is expected to generate about $20 million more than was anticipated in the 2018 budget, which opponents said is inconsistent with a resolution passed June 20 and with what the county advertised. Because of this, Ellis considers the vote to be illegal and asked his fellow commissioners to revoke the decision. “I do not think, certainly in terms of the spirit of the way the Georgia Tax Payer Bill of Rights reads, that we acted in the spirit of it, and I would question whether we even complied with it,” Ellis said. Fulton County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker advised commissioners that the vote was not illegal or in viola-
tion of any Fulton County policy. Morris said he had spoken with private lawyers who told him the vote was legally challengeable. Still up for debate is whether the anticipated $20 million in additional revenue will be spent this year or held in reserves. County Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore presented the 10.2 rate as a way the county could continue to lower the millage rate over the next four years while maintaining the reserve fund. “Part of the premise for setting it at the 10.2 mills was this 5-year plan the CFO put forth showing a descending millage rate over the next four years if we start high,” Morris said in an interview prior to the Aug. 15 meeting. “Well, that won’t happen if the commission spends all this windfall, and I’m afraid they will.” Before voting for the 10.2 rate, commissioners Marvin Arrington and Natalie Hall raised questions about putting the money toward cost of living adjustments for county employees, bringing court
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Hopewell road projects begin to take shape By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Residents got their first look at the city’s long-awaited intersection improvement projects along Hopewell Road. At an Aug. 13 City Council work session, city officials presented the council with two alternatives for the intersections of Hopewell Road at Thompson Road and Hopewell at Hamby Road. Staff also presented two possible options for traffic mitigation at Hopewell and Bethany Bend and Bethany Way. A recent online survey for the Hopewell at Thompson and Hamby intersections drew nearly 1,500 responses. About 75 percent of respondents stated that traffic was an issue at these intersections and nearly 70 percent believed a roundabout at each connection would reduce congestion. The city and its consultants agreed. A traffic study revealed a roundabout would greatly reduce congestion over the other alternatives — turn lanes or traffic signals. The suggested alternative would reconfigure Thompson Road to include the roundabout in place of its staggered current configuration. Along Hamby Road and Hopewell, two roundabouts were proposed, each with their own issues. The first pushed the intersection and traffic circle slightly to the west where it
could have an effect on a nearby stream. The other alternative placed the roundabout more to the west, where it could impact a power transmission line. Sara Leaders, the city’s transportation engineer, said the final location is still undetermined because costs have yet to be calculated for relocating the transmission line, and the impact to local homeowners hasn’t been gauged. The alternatives will go back to the public for review in the coming weeks. Leaders also presented an update on the improvement projects slated for Hopewell at Bethany Bend and Bethany Way, a TSPLOT project. The city developed four options in 2013, which included the addition of turn lanes, a roundabout at Bethany Oaks Pointe, a roundabout at Bethany Way and dual roundabouts at Bethany Bend and Bethany Way. After recently conducting a traffic study and peer review, the city is mulling two options. The first includes a roundabout at Bethany Bend and turn lane improvements at Bethany Way and Bethany Oaks Pointe. The alternative was turn lane improvements at all three intersections and possible traffic signals “when warranted.” The city will meet with adjacent property owners and conduct a public comment outreach which should take place in the “next month or two,” Leaders said.
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At a Aug. 13 Johns Creek City Council meeting, the council approved a construction contract for 2,100 feet of sidewalk connecting Buice Road to existing sidewalk on Autry Mill Road. Carson Cook A few thousand Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com feet of sidewalk may not seem like much, but it could have a meaningful impact on the residents of Falls at Autry Mill, the subdivision adjacent to the planned path. The new pavement will allow them to more safely walk, jog or bike around their neighborhood, and the more than 100 children who attend Dolvin Elementary will have the ability to walk to school. But the reason I want to write about this piece of sidewalk isn’t because it could relieve school morning congestion or encourage a healthy lifestyle in the surrounding neighborhoods, although those things are important. I think this sidewalk is important because it almost didn’t happen. The sidewalk initially came before the City Council at a work session June 4. The council members had some concerns about the sidewalk’s impact on storm water and the cost. Ultimately, they decided to table the project indefinitely. That could have been the last the public heard about the sidewalk for months, but it wasn’t. Five residents of the Falls subdivision spoke to the council during the public
comment section of the following meeting on June 18. Five voices compelled the council to reconsider their decision. It’s easy to feel frustrated with our political system, especially when hyperpartisanship too often stalls sound governance, but stories like this remind me of how lucky we all are to live in a democracy, a country where the government is accountable to the people. While more attention may be given to Washington D.C., and the Statehouse, local governing bodies often make the decisions that have the most impact on our daily lives. They control the quality of the roads we drive on and the efficiency of the police and fire officers that protect us. These local governments are also the most accessible to us. You may have something in your neighborhood you want to see improved, a road in need of repair or a dangerous intersection or a few thousand feet of sidewalk. You should reach out to your local government, attend a meeting if you can, and make sure they hear your concerns. And if any public officials are reading this, make sure you listen. Of course, the city council and government employees can’t follow through on every request - they are bound by regulations and budgetary constraints – but they can always listen. The governing process is slow-moving and tedious. Sometimes there will be improvements and sometimes there will be disappointments, but no matter the issue or the circumstance, your voice matters.
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Tennis center controversy breaches Roswell council meeting By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds of residents, all donning red shirts, packed City Hall Aug. 13 to voice opposition to a plan calling for construction of a 60-acre tennis center in Big Creek Park. But frustration set in among some in the crowd when they learned they would not be allowed to speak on the matter at the evening City Council meeting because it had been removed from the agenda the night before. A change.org petition against the center had reached more than 20,000 signatures before the council meeting. Protestors had gathered in front of City Hall two hours before the meeting to rally against the measure. Mayor Lori Henry’s decision to pull the agenda item essentially means the project will not proceed. Henry opened the meeting reminding residents that because the tennis center had been taken off of the agenda, the council would not discuss it and attendees would not have an opportunity to comment on it. Many people left shortly after, but dozens remained behind as the council navigated other business, including
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Hundreds of local residents packed Roswell City Hall to protest plans for a 60-acre tennis facility at Big Creek Park. The item was removed from the agenda before the meeting, so members of the public had no opportunity to speak on the issue. Immediately following the incident, Henry called for a short recess. “I would very much appreciate if you would learn how to behave yourselves in these chambers,” Henry said address-
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Alpharetta to maintain ‘open carry’ hours on Sundays By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — If Alpharettans vote this fall to allow alcohol sales on Sunday mornings, they likely won’t be carrying the beverages around in public. Following through on earlier discussions, the Alpharetta City Council voted Aug. 6 to pass a revision within the city’s alcohol ordinance that would keep the “open carry” provision at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, regardless of when the drink was served. Alpharetta’s alcohol ordinance allows patrons to carry open containers in select mixed-use districts, including downtown, where several churches hold services Sunday mornings. The City Council vote, which must be finalized on a second reading later this month, would guard against concerns several pastors expressed to city officials recently about having alcohol on the streets while services were letting out. Those concerns drew at least some criticism when the City Council was accused of ignoring the separation of church and state in weighing local legislation. But council members were unapologetic at the Aug. 6 meeting. “It’s about mutual respect,” City Councilman Donald Mitchell said. “First Baptist has been here for over 100 years, and I know how First Baptist believes concerning alcohol.” Mitchell said two churches contacted him with concerns about the issue, first because they are already cleaning their parking lots of drinks left from Saturday night. The churches also share their lots with the city, he said. “It’s about being neighborly, to me, and about being respectful to their
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beliefs,” Mitchell said. “To me to hold off until 12:30 to walk around with open containers and alcohol when the families are getting out of church and walking to their cars, I think, is just a matter of basic respect, and I’ll stand by that every day of the week.” Councilman Ben Burnett also weighed in on the issue. “I don’t think anyone up here has disputes [with] having a drink in a restaurant at 11:00 on a Sunday if that’s what your preference is,” he said. “The one thing I truly appreciate about Alpharetta is that is really is big enough for everybody – and that includes them, too.” The so-called Brunch Bill passed the Georgia Legislature this spring. It allows local jurisdictions to hold referendums on whether to roll back the time permitted for alcohol sales on Sundays from the current 12:30 p.m. to 11 a.m. Surrounding cities of Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek have joined Alpharetta in placing the referendum on the ballot for November. The City of Cumming failed to consider the measure in time for its inclusion on this year’s ballot. In other action at the Aug. 6 meeting, the City Council: Approved $752,000 for the purchase of 20 police vehicles, two pickups and one motorcycle for the Public Safety Department. In addition, the council approved $256,000 for the cost of equipping the vehicles. Approved a five-year agreement with Southeastern Emergency Equipment for emergency medical supplies for $55,000. Approved the purchase of one 2019 Ford F-750 Box Dump Truck at $121,483 and an F-250 4X4 Crew Cab at $52,000 for the Public Works Department.
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The City of Alpharetta and about a dozen other business groups have purchased 13 custom-made nutcrackers that will be set up in City Center for the holidays.
Big (at least 6-feet tall) changes coming to downtown Alpharetta Life-size nutcrackers, new event locations planned for this fall By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As Alpharetta’s City Center unfurls in the coming weeks, visitors can expect some changes to the downtown’s traditional fall and winter events. The city is partnering with local businesses and service organizations to establish what they hope will become a local tradition. Plans are underway to install 13 life-size nutcrackers within the 26-acre development for the holidays. Each nutcracker is unique and handmade by Nelson’s of Steubenville, Ohio, and comes with a price tag of $3,500 including shipping and installation materials. The city is purchasing two of the figures, one to honor firefighters and another for police. The remaining 11 are being funded by individual businesses and service organizations. “The whole thing is designed so the community can sponsor these, and it spans every holiday tradition,” said Alpharetta City Councilman Donald Mitchell, who often champions local arts causes. “It’s something I think will really attract all the children to the area.” He said he thinks the tradition will grow.
“It gives us a unique holiday tradition that can grow as businesses sponsor them,” Mitchell said. “Families can sponsor them, from $3,500 to $5,000 each, depending the level of detail. Local businesses and organizations participating in the launch include: DataScan, Wilson-Hutchison Realty, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Alpharetta Rotary, the Alpharetta Business Association and Alpharetta Chamber. The 6-foot-tall sentries will be a new addition to what has become an Alpharetta holiday tradition: the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree the first Saturday in December. “The businesses that’re buying the nutcrackers are excited about it, being part of the holiday celebration, being part of what may very well become a tradition,” said Morgan Rodgers, director of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services. “They’re excited about being on the ground floor of something like this that’s going to add to our overall holiday celebration.” This year, the figures will be set up in City Center near the fountain, but if it catches on and more businesses join in, the city could expand the display to Brooke Street Park behind City Hall, Rodgers said. This particular nutcracker model will not be sold to any other locations in the region. While many life-size nutcrackers are available on the market, most are
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From left, Kate McElliot is honored by Myrna and Freddie Gershon as one of eight teachers from across the country selected for a special Broadway workshop
National theater workshop honors local teacher ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Kate McElliot of Mill Springs Academy was one of eight educators from around the country selected to work with Broadway greats at the ninth annual Freddie G Fellowship in New York City. The four days of events honored instructors and teachers who are working to make a difference for their students through staging musical theater productions. Each of the teachers received $5,000 to enhance their arts program.
The teachers attended private master classes led by Tony winning directors, choreographers and composers. Dozens of educators attending the 2018 annual Junior Theater Festivals in Atlanta and Sacramento with over 7,500 attendees, applied for the program, and eight in total were selected. They attended “Frozen” and met the cast and observed a developmental workshop performance of “The Drowsy Chaperon Junior.”
Cambridge FFA finalist for Model of Excellence award MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge High School FFA chapter has been chosen as a finalist to compete for a 2018 National FFA Model of Excellence award from the National FFA Organization, the highest honor awarded to a high school FFA chapter. The National Chapter Award program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strate-
gies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasizes growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership. Ten FFA chapters will compete in a presentation and interview process for the top honors at the 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct. 24-27 in Indianapolis. The FFA chapter selected to receive the Model of Excellence award will be announced on stage during convention.
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Deputies and local law enforcement officers surround the house off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington townhome neighborhood where Blake Dru Prizio, 42, barricaded himself.
Deputies arrest Forsyth man after all-day SWAT standoff By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After more than seven hours in a standoff with police and SWAT teams, a 42-yearold Forsyth County man was arrested Aug. 14 for aggravated assault. The man, whose identity has not yet Prizio been released, called 911 around 9 a.m. that morning saying he believed he was being held against his will in a townhome off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington neighborhood, according to Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman. “During that 911 call, we actually heard gunshots,” he said. “The individual was acting very strange and making unstable statements. When our officers first got here, they also heard gunshots. They didn’t know if it was directed at them, so we began negotiating. That’s all we could do.” The negotiation lasted for about six hours, during which time the Sheriff’s Office sent two robots along with cell phones into the house. Authorities eventually deployed tear gas and shut the air conditioning off inside the house to try to force the man to leave. “He wouldn’t cooperate with us, so we had to take action,” Freeman said. “It was a chaotic scene, but luckily we had some very experienced officers who got
here and immediately we got it locked down. Early on, the man stuck with us a little bit, but he was acting very irrationally. We realized this is not a normal person trying to report a burglary, but there’s something going on here.” The man was alone during most of the standoff, although he lives with his mother who officials said was not in the house during the situation. “This was a very dangerous situation where an unstable individual was firing a gun in a neighborhood,” Freeman said. “We tried to negotiate to get this gentleman out without having to use any kind of force. I’m glad it turned out as minor as it did.” The house sustained substantial damage when the SWAT team made an “explosive entry” just after 4 p.m. A K9 was deployed, and the man suffered minor injuries from a bite, Freeman said. “I’ll take damage to a house versus anything happening to an individual,” Freeman said. “In my book, this was a win for Forsyth County and the Sheriff’s Office.” The man was taken into custody and treated at a nearby hospital for evaluation. He later was taken to the Forsyth County Jail. Drugs and alcohol have not been ruled out as a contributing factor, but there are some indications of drug usage, Freeman said. The suspect made no other statements aside from referencing a burglary, which had not occurred, Freeman said.
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6 Centennial cheerleaders removed after hazing incident By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Six members of the Centennial High School cheerleading team have been removed after details arose about an alleged hazing incident. “While it was not an event that was directly organized as part of our cheer program, it was an event designed by and for our Varsity Competition and Sideline Cheerleaders,” said Principal Anthony Newbold in a letter to parents. “At that event, several acts of hazing were committed, all of varying degrees. Hazing and bullying of any kind are not tolerated by Centennial High School or Fulton County Athletics, even when branded as team ‘initiation.” Newbold did not specify when the hazing occurred or what kind of acts were committed. The students involved were removed from both the Competition and Sideline Squad by their coach, athletic director and principal.
Six members of the Centennial High School cheerleading team have been removed after details arose about an alleged hazing incident. Newbold acknowledged the decision to remove the cheerleaders will make it a “difficult season for all members of both squads” but emphasized that the hazing will not be tolerated. “I do not think these athletes acted with intent to harm,” Newbold said. “But intent is irrelevant with hazing.” Newbold ended the letter stating that he would meet with any parents or members of the cheerleading community with any concerns.
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Luau brings regional chambers together By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Alpharetta, Gwinnett, Johns Creek and the Greater North Fulton chambers of commerce came together Aug. 14 to host a luauthemed mixer. Nearly 500 businesses registered for the event, which brought together the four local chambers for the second year. “Last year was the first time we ever did it, and it was a good time for everybody, so probably moving forward we’ll do it every year,” said Laura Houston, the Johns Creek Chamber executive director of marketing. Held at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth, the relaxed event consisted of speed networking and an expo with booths from local businesses, food, live music and a cash bar.
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Gwinnett CID gets big win with 32-acre redevelopment Motivating
Strip malls fell out of favor about 15 years ago and the pipeline for building emptied quickly. Today, Amazon is putting many of them out of their misery, and residents and city Geoff smith planners are asking, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com now what? One answer is playing itself out in Gwinnett as a developer has submitted plans to convert a smattering of neighboring strip centers and parking lots into a dense, mixed-use project with parking decks, a hotel, townhomes and retail. Almost half of the 32-acre property is currently parking lots and many of the storefronts are now vacant. Rio Bravo and Office Depot were on the site but have since closed leaving behind vacant buildings. This project is on the north side of Pleasant Hill Road along Old Norcross Road just west of I-85. The property is in the footprint of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), which had been searching across the country for a developer to do something with the site. A CID is an organization that basically collects a tax from businesses within its defined geographical area. The revenue generated can only be used to support economic development projects within that area. Those projects might include beautification of sidewalks and intersections, funding plans that improve traffic, helping to create overlays that might allow developers incentives in the way of additional uses that can be developed on a property that may not currently be available, or even developing and maintaining a brand for that area. There are many CIDs within and around the Metro Atlanta area. The Gwinnett Place CID worked
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with county leaders and developed a strategic plan for the area that aimed for a completed rebranding. The plan focused on improving traffic flows, promoting pedestrian access, improving streetscape design, and creating a bigger “desirability of property for redevelopment.” Once the plan was complete, they reached out to 71 developers around the world, promoting the opportunities that exist within its footprint. Then, in 2016, a developer approached them about the site, whose then-owner was filing for bankruptcy. CID executives introduced the new developer to economic development employees at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Planning Commission and Gwinnett Commissioner Jace Brooks to “find out what the community want(ed) for that 32-acre piece of property,” said the CID’s Executive Director Joe Allen in a 2016 article in the Gwinnett Daily Post. The plan submitted last week by the developer, Insignia, LLC, will be called Orchid Grove and will include 776 residential units across three buildings that include lofts and town homes. There also will be a 120-room hotel, a food hall, a theater, a plaza with greenspace and over 100,000 square feet of retail and office space.
This is a big win for the CID. In an article this week in the Atlanta Business Chronical, Allen said the CID’s footprint is dominated by 1980s and 1990s era shopping centers and big-box development. “What we want to see is an internationally diverse, green, walkable and sustainable urban community,” he said. Allen also said in the article that he is hoping for expansion of public transit in the area. This may have been a reference to plans that were released earlier this year to extend MARTA’s rail line from the Doraville station into Gwinnett County with stops at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Gwinnett Place Mall, which sits just east of what will be The Orchard.
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Camp fosters career path in technology Alpharetta firm sponsors classes for area students By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Teams of high school students recently completed an intense, four-week code camp designed to cultivate future leaders in the tech industry. The camp, hosted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, drew 29 high school students from across the Metro Atlanta region. Tomorrow’s Technologists was held at Georgia Tech’s campus with Friday visits to LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Alpharetta. Partners for the enterprise included the Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education. “It’s a fundamental belief at our company that all students should have access to technology and programming education in their schools, just as they study reading, writing and math,” said Kara Grady, vice president of corporate and brand communications at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Computer education
and programming should be noted as core courses. Tech proficiencies are now considered a necessity in the workplace.” A study released by the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Accenture reported IT occupations represent almost 30 percent of the total number of job postings in Georgia, and there are three times as many IT job listings as there are students graduating with computer science degrees. The technology camp is one of a myriad efforts by businesses and educators to fill the void of young talent. Fulton County Schools has formed partnerships with local technical colleges to promote workforce development with specific programs geared toward technical skills. Likewise, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has programs that link employer needs with colleges to help craft curriculum to develop talent. Technologists is a four-week code lab camp for learning about computer science fundamentals, big data and analytics, career planning, technology careers and digital citizenship. Students were introduced to four computer coding languages, game/animation creation, website creation, big data simulations and app development.
Rahul Tauro-Padival, Alpharetta High School, and Erin Lin, Brookwood High School, discuss details of their final presentation to LexisNexis judges. The students’ project focused on web development, using skills they learned to build a sophisticated, intuitive website that’s easy to use. Participant teams developed a final project and presented their work to a panel of LexisNexis Risk Solutions judges on the last day of camp, July 20. The judges selected two winning teams for Best Project Conception and Best Presentation. The Best Project Conception was a comprehensive study program called iStudy and the Best Presentation was an app for navigation during camping called Campio & Camply. After their presentations, the winning students received personal computers, courtesy of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Technology
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Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice-cream eating contests, enjoy live music, face painting and let the kids work off their energy in the Kids’ Korner. Join the fun Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at Roswell Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell. $6 per person or $25 per family, up to five. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in crisis in North Fulton. For more information and for tickets, visit missmarysicecream.org. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at ForsythHerald.com/Calendar.
FEATURED: FABIO NAPOLEONI GALLERY What: Fabio Napoleoni, a nationally renowned artist, will display an exclusive collection of 50 limited editions of his works. It will support Enduring Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to helping pediatric heart transplants. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m. Where: Vinings Gallery, 938 Canton St., Roswell More info: viningsgallery.com
EVENTS: MLB/MAYOR’S PLAY BALL What: Youth can show off their baseball skills. Mayor Mike Bodker will host Johns Creek youth as part of a “Play Ball” initiative. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov MS. INDIA GEORGIA PAGEANT What: Contestants will smile wide, hold their heads up high and conquer the world in this pageant presented by the India American Cultural Association. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com OPEN-HEARTH COOKING What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-3 pm. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell More info: roswellgov.com LEARN TO READ MANDARIN CHINESE What: Children ages 5-10 can learn the basics of reading Mandarin Chinese. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545 FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP What: Master Gardeners explain how to extend your growing season with cool-season crops. Free. When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net 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 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. 27, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
FULL MOON HIKES What: The hike will loop around the creek to explore the environment at Autrey Mill. Open to everyone. When: Friday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for nonmembers, free for members More info: autreymill.org
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
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ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
“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
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA 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. 11, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK What: The ACT1 Shakespeare Troupe will perform a combination of sonnets, scenes and soliloquies from Shakespeare’s works. Free. Picnics encouraged. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com
ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 4:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK What: This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists. This is the last Art in the Park of this year. Rain or shine. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpahretta.com
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS What: Enjoy an array of different food trucks each month, as well as entertainment and fun for the whole family. When: Friday, Aug. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com 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
HOME BY DARK CONCERT SERIES This series invites the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage. This concert will feature Jenn Bostic and Ernie Halter. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com ART WORKSHOP What: Anita Stewart will host a painting workshop for painters of all levels and skills. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDS What: The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards recognize the actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta. When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: matawards.com SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story. When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography
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OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: AUTHOR EMILY GIFFIN What: Local author Emily Giffin will speak about her newest novel “All We Ever Wanted.” Signed books will be available for purchase. When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. Where: Huff Harrington Home, 3872 Roswell Road, Atlanta More info and registration: home@huffharrington.com CHOPPED OAK SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON What: This is the third in a series of 6 events over the summer, ending with a championship race at the beginning of October. Races for adults and children. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8-10 a.m. Where: Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville Cost: $25 More info: fivestarntp.com/choppedoaktriathlon.html
ASTRONOMY CLUB What: This month’s topic will focus on space telescopes. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: ISLAM What: Jonas Kauffeldt, associate professor of history at the University of North Georgia will cover the fundamentals and history of Muslim beliefs and practices. When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org BLOOD DRIVE What: Help others by donating blood to the American Red Cross. When: Monday, Aug. 27, 2-7 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
SAVE CLIFFORD 5K What: Glow lights, music and refreshments will be available in this evening 5K. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8:15 p.m. Where: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Highway 53, Dawsonville Cost: $5 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/ save-clifford-5k.html
FINANCING COLLEGE SERIES: FINANCIAL AID 101 What: A Georgia Student Finance Commission representative will go over financial aid, scholarships, grants, HOPE, FAFSA and state funding. When: Monday, Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
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LEARN TO CODE: JAVA What: Learn the basics of the Java programming language. No prior experience necessary. Ages 18 and up. Laptops and software will be provided. When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info and registration: forsythpl.org
NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and your babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 FACEBOOK BASICS What: BH Technology Group will help teach the new and safe ways to use Facebook to stay connected with friends, family and community. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820 JOURNEY TO LITERACY What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project. Children get to take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org THE JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING What: Representatives from the Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples provided. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE What: Weekly book sale to raise money for the Milton library and its programs. When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 ENERGY YOGA What: Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Open to adults only. When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org SAHAJA MEDITATION What: Learn and practice meditation in a supportive group setting. When: Thursday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185
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The lure of the flying disc So here I am, poking through the undergrowth looking for a lost piece of molded plastic – a “disc,” to be precise. Yes, I admit it. I am trying to play disc golf at the Wills Park Disc Golf STEVE HUDSON Course, and the key Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net word here is “trying.” Nearby, those more skilled that me are sending their multi-colored discs soaring through space in beautiful and precise arcs, dropping them with military precision exactly where they seem to be aiming. But not me. I don’t have that problem. Rather than becoming a ninjalevel purveyor of disc golf precision, I seem to be moving steadily toward the title of Master of the Errant Toss. Yeah. Just look at the results of this latest effort and appreciate the way in which it so elegantly sent my bright yellow flyer into that there patch of poison ivy. But I do seem to be getting at least a little better. At least I didn’t drop it in the creek this time. All of that, of course, begs the big question: Why disc golf? Why am I not fishing? The short answer is because (even though I’m not very good at it) it’s fun. Disc golf is like golf for those who like to throw things other than golf clubs. Starting from a designated tee pad, the idea is to throw the disc down a carefully laid-out course, avoiding obstacles like trees and creeks, with the eventual goal of landing said disc in a chain-bedecked basket. When the disc hits the target, there is usually some remarkably satisfying clanking. Courses typically have nine or 18 “holes,” much like regular golf courses. Where can you go to try your hand at disc golf? Hereabouts, there are lots of courses to choose from. The one closest to me is the course at Wills Park. That’s where I came to know of disc golf. Nathan, our youngest, used to love to play it, and growing up pretty much across the street from the Wills Park course make it easy for him to do. He got pretty good at it and even won a tournament or two. He played often, and sometimes he’d invite me to go along. Often I’d answer with some variation of “not this time – got a lot of stuff to do, deadlines and all, etc. etc. etc.”
You know how it goes. But every now and then I’d have the good sense to say yes. On a disc golf course, it doesn’t really matter much where you start. We’d start at whatever hole happened to be nearest to us when we got to the park. Sometimes we’d play just two or three holes. Other times we’d do most or all of the course. “Did you mean to do that?” he once asked me after I launched my disc into a particularly impressive flight. It really was spectacular the way my disc clonked off three different trees before finally crashing to the ground. But that wasn’t my best toss. Not by a long shot. Accolades for my best-ever toss have to go to one that demonstrated a technique so rare that it really is seldom seen. Nathan and I were playing the Wills Park course, as usual, and I’d been observing his technique and mentally cataloging the things I needed to do differently. Nathan threw first. As expected, his disc went straight and true and landed about three yards from the basket. Then I stepped up…got into position…wound up…pulled back…and let go! And the disk went sailing. Boy, did it ever! Straight and true – but backwards – backwards! Believe me, that’s not something just anybody can pull off. Turning, I watched my disc’s flight. Nathan watched it, too, as the little disc sailed for quite a ways before landing (you guessed it) in another patch of poison ivy. “Dad, that’s a pretty good throw,” he said. “But I think you want to go the other direction.” That was a quite a few years ago. But for some reason, on this particular afternoon, I find myself thinking about that toss again. Nathan lives in New York City now, and I miss him. But when he’s back home later this year, I hope we’ll get the discs out and see if I’ve improved (and if I can stay out of the poison ivy). Yeah, I basically suck at throwing discs. But I sure do have a lot of fun. There are many other disc golf courses in the area, and a quick web search will show you where the nearest ones are. What about equipment? All you need is a couple of basic disks. You can pick up discs at just about any big sporting goods store. You’ll have a lot of fun with them too– especially if you take the kids too!
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MILTON, Ga. — There were plenty of distractions for Milton entering Friday night’s matchup with Archer in the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium. The Eagles could have been blinded by the spotlight of playing in one of the nation’s premier high school football events, and in its marquee Friday night showcase with TV cameras surrounding the sidelines. With every season opening game, there is also the process of shaking loose offseason cobwebs and bringing in new starters. The Eagles could have also been intimidated by their opponent Archer, the No. 4 ranked team in Class 7A according to the AJC preseason polls who were predicted to cruise to a win by many experts and the Maxwell Projections. But instead of letting the spotlights or jitters get the better of them, Milton hunkered down and earned a hardfought, thrilling win over the Tigers. “It was really a dream of ours to play in the Corky Kell, get that Friday night game and go up against an opponent like Archer,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “It’s humbling to be in the presence of all this, and it lived up to every bit of expectation I had. I just love we were able to have a good football game against a great opponent like that.” Despite their talented competition, Milton incurred no turnovers or a bevy of penalties that can often be expected in a season opener. Its retuned offense moved the ball effectively with 283 yards. Most of those yards came on the ground behind an almost an entirely new offensive line. “I’m beyond impressed with how that unit has come together,” Clack said. Just a few weeks after committing to Georgia Tech, Milton quarterback Jordan Yates showed off his dual-threat capability, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard scamper midway through the third quarter. “He was a great game manager tonight,” Clack said. “We told him to use his legs, but we said take what [Archer] gives, you’re going to be more of the option QB tonight. He ran well and had some great throws when we needed them.” Josh Edwards and Jordan Davis shared carries out of the backfield. Edwards put up 90 yards on the ground. Yates was 7-14 passing for 72 yards and one touchdown, his passing score lighting a spark for the Eagles entering halftime.
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Milton’s Jordan Yates dives to the end zone to cap off a 44-yard rushing touchdown. Milton trailed 6-0 with just eight seconds remaining in the first half when Yates rolled out, switched direction, avoided two defenders and found Holden Shaw streaking across the back of the end zone as the clock ran out. Hayden Hairston’s PAT put Milton on top, a lead they did not relinquish. Yates’ 44-yard run pushed the Eagles lead to 14-6, but Archer responded just over two minutes later with a 23-yard touchdown. Their two-point conversion attempt was thwarted by Milton cornerback Jordan Davis who stood tall when two outside receivers attempted to run crossing routes. With just under eight minutes remaining, Milton capped off a 14-play drive, that included a fourth-and-1 conversion, with Yates’ second rushing score to extend their lead to 21-12. Archer answered again with an 89-
yard drive, cutting the lead to 21-19 with just over three minutes left. The Tigers then forced Milton into its only three-andout of the game to set up a thrilling finish. Milton’s defense, which limited Archer’s big play ability throughout the night and held them to 289 total yards, forced a fourth-and-15 on the Milton 40. After causing Archer’s quarterback to scramble out of the pocket, the secondary held tight to force an incomplete pass that caused a jubilant roar from the Milton faithful. “You are not going to play many teams better than Archer,” Clack said. “We had to execute well against a team like that. We had some mix-ups, but I think it all came down to the preparation this week. But this is week one against a non-region opponent. We’ll use this as part of the process. Now it’s about what we do with it.”
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Cambridge drops lopsided season opener By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Creekview 42, Cambridge 7 Creekview got the better of Cambridge again Friday night, continuing their undefeated (7-0) streak against the Bears. It was the Bears’ third straight season opening loss to Creekview. The Grizzlies jumped out to an early lead with two offensive touchdowns and a blocked punt recovery in the end zone which set the tone for the contest. First-year starting quarterback Stratton Tripp threw a touchdown pass in the third quarter, Cambridge’s sole score of the game. Northside (Warner Robins) 38, Centennial 14 Centennial dropped its sixth season opening game in seven years Friday night against Northside Warner Robins, who entered the contest ranked No. 4 in the AJC preseason poll. Northside opened an 17-0 lead in the second quarter after a field goal, rushing touchdown and a score stemming from a Centennial interception. Centennial cut the lead to 24-14 entering the fourth quarter but couldn’t get within striking distance before Northside added two rushing touchdowns. It was the first meeting between the two programs. Blessed Trinity 35, St. Pius X 13 The momentum from winning their first state championship seemed to carry over to the 2018 campaign with Blessed Trinity downing rival St. Pius X on the road Friday night. It was the Titans’ sixth-straight win over St. Pius. Both teams ranked in top-10 according to the AJC preseason poll. Steele Chambers had two rushing scores, a touchdown reception from Jake Smith and Elijah Green added a rushing score to lead the Titans Friday night. BT led 21-7 at the half and scored on their opening two possession of the third quarter to seal the win. Johns Creek 48, Fairfield Central 20 Fairfield Central had to endure a long, glum bus ride back to South Carolina after Johns Creek beat them in decisive fashion Friday night. Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson threw three touchdowns, all to Quincy Darnell. Nate Hope had two rushing touchdowns and Neil Ilenrey returned a punt to the end zone to lead the Gladiators to their first regular season opening game win since 2012. The Griffins cut the Johns Creek lead to 20-14 midway through the second quarter but the Gladiators scored three
Read the full recap on NorthFulton.com/ Sports unanswered touchdowns to stay firmly in the lead. The game was the Gladiators’ first with an out-of-state opponent. Riverwood 48, Chattahoochee 14 Chattahoochee’s streak of losing the first game of its regular season now stands at eight with their loss to Riverwood at home Friday night. Hooch has not won its first game since their undefeated, state championship campaign in 2010. Riverwood scored early and often against the Cougars, taking a 28-0 lead midway through the second quarter. With seven minutes remaining in the third, they had stretched their lead to 42-7. Fellowship Christian 49 North Springs 39 Fellowship Christian outlasted North Springs in an offensive shootout Friday night to earn its sixth consecutive win in the regular season opener. The two teams exchanged scores throughout the first half and Fellowship held a 27-21 lead at the half. North Springs tied the game on their opening possession of the second half, but Fellowship scored two unanswered touchdowns and held on in the fourth for the eventual win. It was the first meeting between the two programs. Holy Innocents’ 42, Mount Pisgah 21 Mount Pisgah’s streak of wins over Holy Innocents’ came to an end at three Friday night. The Golden Bears scored on their opening two possessions, but Pisgah tied the game with a 75-yard punt return score by Greyson Stevens and a Stevens touchdown reception from quarterback Connor Norwood. Holy Innocents’ scored two unanswered touchdowns ahead of Norwood and Stevens’ second touchdown connection. The Golden Bears then added two unanswered touchdowns midway through the fourth to seal their victory. Forsyth Central 42, Chamblee 7 The wait is finally over for Forsyth Central. The Bulldogs won their first game since September 2016 Friday night at home against Chamblee.
Central opened a 21-7 halftime lead and kept Chamblee scoreless in the second half while crossing the goal line three more times. Three different rushers scored in the lopsided win, which was the sixth all-time meeting between the programs who formerly played together in Region 6-AAAA. Wheeler 28, Lambert 14 Turnovers proved costly for the Longhorns as their win streak against Wheeler came to an end Friday. After dropping the first two contests between the schools, the Wildcats prevailed over the Longhorns on the road Friday night. Lambert committed four interceptions on the night and never led. Wheeler opened a 14-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game and extended the gap to three scores with a 93-yard touchdown early in the second. Quarterback Peyton Rich threw two touchdown passes in the latter part of the game, but Lambert’s second score came with just nine seconds remaining to hand Wheeler the comfortable win. Lambert has not won a season opener since 2012. Cherokee 18, North Forsyth 16 Cherokee forced five interceptions and two fumbles to down North Forsyth in the third straight season-opening meeting between the two teams in the last five years. Cherokee opened an 18-7 lead in the final minute of the second half and used North’s giveaways to earn their first victory since November of 2016. Carter Mullikin was 9-29 passing for 75 yards with five interceptions and led the rushing charge with 114 yards and a touchdown. North freshman Jumel Lewis had two interceptions. South Forsyth 26, Sprayberry 6 South Forsyth extended its streak of on-field regular season wins to 15 games by downing Sprayberry in their first meeting. South junior running back Jordan Brunson led South’s offensive charge with four total touchdowns. The War Eagles jumped out to a quick 13-0 lead, but their offensive charge sputtered out in the latter portion of the second half with two turnovers. That allowed Sprayberry to cut the lead to one score, but the War Eagles kept the Yellow Jackets out of the end zone for the remainder of the game. South extended its lead with two Brunson scores in the fourth quarter to seal its regular season opener.
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Continued from Page 9 attendees that decorum for the council meeting called for people to comment only on agenda items and that people would be welcome to do so as long as they followed rules. Residents later provided comments and criticisms on other agenda items without issue. There was no further comment regarding the tennis center. Councilman Marcelo Zapata asked the council to consider lowering the millage rate even further and to consider what to do with the estimated extra revenue the currently proposed reduced rate would bring. He said that he wanted to keep everything revenue neutral.
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manufactured. The Steubenville nutcrackers are unique, handmade one of a kind, Rodgers said. “This program is either going to contract or expand based on the response we get from the businesses and the citizens,” Rodgers said. “This is not something we’re trying to force feed anybody. We’re hoping some of that specialness will translate to Alpharetta.” Initially, the city will run point on the setup, but Rodgers said that task will eventually be turned over to some other community group – a church, a business
Anyone who would like to address the mayor and council on an agenda item is free to so and must fill out a comment card. Speakers are allotted five minutes each, with exemptions given to zoning applicants, appeals and semi-judicial matters. “During a regular council meeting, people can only come up and speak about the items that are on the agenda,” said Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill, who has been with the city for over 15 years. “That’s always been the rule. When Mayor Wood was here, that was the
rule… If something gets taken off of the agenda, no matter what that item is, then we don’t call the item and we don’t open it up for public comment.” The mayor runs the meetings, and as the chief presiding officer, makes all of the rules for those meetings, she added. Since there is no opportunity for general public comment during regular council meetings, the city offers an “open mic night” every fifth Monday for residents to speak to the mayor and council about whatever topic they wish, Brechbill said.
The council voted unanimously to pass the first reading of the millage rate. A second public hearing regarding the rate was held the next day, and the
final reading of the millage rate will be held Monday, Aug. 27 during the regular council meeting. City officials have stated that there
will be a future town hall meeting for residents to discuss the tennis center, but no date had been set as of press time.
or community organization. The nutcrackers will be taken down, washed and stored at the end of the holidays, he said. The nutcracker display is not the only change coming to downtown. Scarecrow Harvest and the companion Brew Moon Festival, which has traditionally been on Old Milton Avenue, will move to Brooke Street Park. “Scarecrow Harvest is an all-kids event and we just feel the park is a better site for that,” Rodgers said. “If you remember the history of the Brew Moon Festival, they took advantage of the Scarecrow Harvest stage we had set up. So where the Scarecrow Harvest goes, the Brew Moon has to follow to take advantage of the stage.” Another Alpharetta staple, the Wire and Wood Festival in October, will fea-
Nelson’s of Steubenville, Ohio, creates customized nutcrackers for sale to select markets. Alpharetta City Center will be host to 13 of the figures this year.
The Aug. 13 council meeting raised questions regarding public comment policy from some attendees and those watching the meeting at home. The City of Roswell outlines the official rules of decorum on the last page of every council meeting agenda. Briefly, all people are expected to show “common courtesy, civility and respect for others” and anyone violating these expectations may be removed.
CITY OF MILTON Request for Proposal ~ REISSUANCE Investment Services and Administration for 401 & 457 Plans RFP NUMBER 18-HR01(R) Sealed Proposals Due Date: September 11, 2018, 2018 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Council Chambers The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Investment Services and Administration for 401 & 457 Plans will be posted on the following websites the week of August 16, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
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ture a welcome change this year. The event will be free. Rodgers said local business sponsorship has covered expenses. This year, Wire and Wood will have stages on both sides of Ga. 9 because it coincides with the official opening of City Center the second weekend of October.
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staffing to meet American Bar Association standards and expanding social services. At the Aug. 15 meeting, the commissioners also heard a proposal to
In December, the city will usher in the holiday season with its traditional tree lighting ceremony downtown. This year, the city will also host a day of giving event on the second Saturday of December where visitors will be encouraged to drop off canned food and toys for distribution to those in need.
raise the 2018 budget for the District Attorney’s Office to meet staffing needs. The commission ultimately tabled this vote due to a lack of clarity about where the money would come from, but Arrington said the county could use the $20 million in additional revenue. Whitmore told commissioners that spending the additional revenue would require another vote to authorize changes to overall expenditures.
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DEATH NOTICES Gerard M. Aberson, 86, of Suwanee, passed Roswell Funeral Home away August 4, 2018. Green Lawn Cemetary Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Lynn Eason, of Cumming, passed away August 12, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Michael Erdman, 79, of Cumming, passed away August 7, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directories & Crematory.
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Ezzat Gobran, 72, of Buford, passed away on August 14, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directories
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Glenda Hefner, 92, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Leticia Lachenal, 71, of Roswell, passed away August 8, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directories & Crematory.
Jane Herr, 93, of Roswell, passed away August 11, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directories & Crematory. Henry G. Kalb, 95, of Sandy Springs, passed Roswell Funeral Home away August 13, 2018. Green Lawn Cemetary Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839
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Ursula Camille McInturff, 83, of Cumming, passed away August 10, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Lynn Marie, 57, of Dawsonville, passed Roswell Funeral Home away August 11, 2018. Green Lawn Cemetary Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839
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