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Milton opens doors on new public safety hub The city is set to cut the ribbon on its new Public Safety Complex which will house Milton Police headquarters, a new fire station and the Municipal Court. The final touches are being put in place ahead of the official opening of the $13 million facility next week. Read more, Page 4

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By Beau Evans Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service A federal judge has extended the time Georgia election officials can accept absentee ballots if they are received up to three days after the general election on Nov. 3.

In a ruling Aug. 31, Judge Eleanor Ross of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ordered that mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day must be counted if they arrive by 7 p.m. on Nov. 6, which is within three days of the original deadline.

The ruling looks to calm some fears of absentee voting reliability amid an expected slow delivery by the U.S. Postal Service and huge numbers of mail-in ballots in Georgia and across the country due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Extending the deadline would ensure that voters who receive their ballots shortly before Election Day are able to mail their ballots without feat that their vote will not count,” Ross wrote in her 70-page ruling.

Ross’s decision stems from a lawsuit filed in May by the voter registration group New Georgia Project against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that aimed to have the absentee acceptance deadline extended beyond 7 p.m. on Election Day. The judge agreed the mail-in accep-

Election officials recruit thousands of poll workers More than 10,000 poll workers have been recruited to help staff local precincts in Georgia ahead of an expected surge of voters in the Nov. 3 general election, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office has announced.

The new poll workers account for about half of the 20,000-worker recruitment goal the state has set in recent months to bolster polling places. The new recruits span the state but especially represent population centers like the Atlanta and Savannah metro areas.

tance deadline should be extended but dismissed other claims sought in the lawsuit, including bids to make postage free for absentee ballots and to mail absentee applications to all registered Georgia voters, as occurred for the June 9 primary.

Plaintiffs had also asked for the receipt deadline to be extended by five days, which the judge shortened to three days in her ruling.

More than 7,200 absentee ballots were rejected from among roughly 1.1 million cast in the June primary because they were received after the 7 p.m. Election Day deadline, Ross’s ruling noted.

With many more Georgians expected to vote by mail in the upcoming general election, Ross wrote that “the burden on many voters will be severe” if absentee ballots that arrive shortly after the strict Election Day deadline are rejected.

“The court notes it is reluctant to interfere with Georgia’s statutory election machinery,” Ross wrote. “However, where the risk of disenfranchisement is great, as is the case here, narrowly tailored injunctive relief is appropriate.”

The ruling was immediately hailed

by Georgia Democratic leaders, who touted the extended deadline as a boost for voter access ahead of the troubled and pivotal general election that will see presidential, U.S. Senate, congressional and statehouse contests on the ballot.

“Today’s decision is a huge victory for Georgia voters, and a huge win in the fight for every vote to be counted,” said Georgia Democratic Party Chairwoman and state Sen. Nikema Williams, DAtlanta. “All Georgians deserve to have their voice heard, and in the midst of a global pandemic, it is the responsibility of our democracy to make voting by mail and early voting options as accessible as possible.”

Raffensperger’s office plans to appeal the ruling over concerns the extended deadline would hinder the ability of local election officials to process ballots in a timely manner, said Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs.

“Extending the absentee ballot receipt deadline is a bad idea that will make it nearly impossible for election officials to complete their required postelection tasks in the timeline that is required by law,” Fuchs said.

The court ruling came as Raffensperger’s office launched a new online portal for Georgia voters to request absentee ballots via the internet rather than asking for one by mail or at county election offices.

Raffensperger’s office is now pushing to recruit more poll workers for the general election after a shortage during the June primary contributed to long lines and technical know-how issues with the state’s new voting machines.

More than 50 groups have partnered with Raffensperger’s office to recruit workers including local Rotary clubs, county chapters of the NAACP, some state agencies, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Savannah Regional Film Commission and the nonprofit TeenPact.

Raffensperger’s office said it has not surveyed counties to get a total of how many poll workers may be needed overall for the election. His office also said it does not have a list of how many poll workers have been hired statewide overall since it is the counties that hire the workers and they have not submitted lists of local staffing numbers to the state.

The Secretary of State’s office has sent spreadsheets to county election officials so they can track inventory and training needs to smooth over any future hiccups more quickly than has happened in a few recent elections in which Georgia’s new voting machines have been used.

Safety concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic prompted many poll workers to abstain from the state’s June 9 primary election, which saw long lines and technical know-how issues with the new voting equipment in some polling places, particularly Fulton County.

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Milton set to cut ribbon on new Public Safety Complex

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Crews were pressure washing sidewalks, boxes were still being unloaded and some construction dust was still flying, but it was clear last week that only the final touches remain on Milton’s new Public Safety Complex.

The city’s new 40,000-square foot building, set to be formally opened Sept. 17, will house the city’s Municipal Court, police headquarters and Fire Station 44.

The city broke ground on the project last June, and a Milton official said the approximate $13 million complex is being completed on time and on budget.

Like City Hall, which opened in 2017, the Public Safety Complex was designed to be completely modern with a rural aesthetic, a nod to the city’s equestrian and farmland roots. There are also some special touches celebrating the city and its history.

The Milton Historical Society has donated several documents, including a portrait of the original courthouse of the area, that will be displayed on the walls of the Municipal Court. Two post oak trees that were removed from Broadwell Pavilion due to decay in 2016 were saved by the city with the intention of using them in some way in the future. After an aging process behind one of the city’s fire stations, they now have new purpose. The trees were milled, and several planks and beams have been incorporated into the construction of the new facility, most notably two large boards installed at two entryways in the bay of Fire Station 44.

For the city’s first responders, perhaps the most significant aspect of the new facility is the swaths of space compared to the former court and police headquarters, a rented building along Deerfield Parkway.

Office and workspaces have expanded significantly with still more room to grow. There are also new facilities to re-

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Milton Police now have a dedicated roll call room (top left). Fire Station 44 has an all-new kitchen (bottom left), administration office (bottom right) and a training tower (above).

The city’s new 40,000-square foot building, set to be formally opened Sept. 17, will house the city’s Municipal Court, police headquarters and Fire Station 44. place what were once makeshift spaces.

Milton Police now have an armory instead of housing guns in a closet, and there is a dedicated space for cleaning weapons, which Capt. Charles Barstow said will be a significant benefit for officers. Police also now have locker rooms for men and women with showers. Instead of using a room that had to serve several purposes, police now have a dedicated roll call room and break area.

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The basement of police headquarters also has plenty of storage space that can also be used for additional workspaces if the department grows.

Also in the basement is the city’s new emergency operations center which can serve as a hub for city staff and public safety officials during severe weather or other emergencies. The setup ensures the center stays in operation to respond even if the power is out.

The Municipal Court has received several updates that go beyond a new building. Clerk of Court Brooke Lappin said she has been in all municipal courts in North Fulton, and Milton’s new facility is now on par or exceeds the technology used in neighboring cities. Some features include a new X-ray scanner that will allow those in the court to bring in bags or purses after they are scanned, an ADA-compliant audio system and new ways of streaming court sessions.

New tech is also prevalent throughout Fire Station 44. That includes the installation of a system to help keep firefighters heart rates low while preparing to respond to the call. Using a red light-

ing system throughout the station and an audio alarm that gradually increases in volume, firefighters awakened during overnight alarms don’t have the shock of a loud alarm or the jolt of their eyes having to immediately adjust to full lighting.

Instead of traditional, roll-up bay doors, the station has automatic, bi-fold doors that open and close in just a few seconds. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Stephens said the doors are also beneficial because the springs on traditional doors can wear out, and they are difficult to open manually.

There are also a bevy of safety initiatives aimed at keeping carcinogens on equipment away from firefighters. All equipment is stored in closed areas adjacent to the engine bay, a separate climate control system is used for equipment areas and living quarters and an automatic carbon dioxide system will vent the bay if the gas is detected.

The station also includes amenities like eight bunk areas, a massive modern kitchen, outdoor dining space and, unexpectedly enough, a fireplace.

There is also a gym that will be shared by the city’s police and fire personnel. The gym will be outfitted with refurbished equipment from the former Milton County Club property, which the city purchased in 2018.

Milton Police and the Municipal Court have already moved into the new Public Safety Complex with Fire Station 44 set to welcome fire personnel later this month.

The city will formally cut the ribbon on the complex next Thursday.

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By STAFF REPORTERS NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The pandemic lockdown has forced many theaters to shut down, often in midproduction. There were tickets to refund, postponements made, which shifted into cancellations. Seasons had to be reworked, and show licenses adjusted or adjusted.

Most professional theatre companies in the Atlanta area have postponed seasons until 2021, including the Atlanta Lyric Theatre and Georgia Ensemble Theatre. At least one theater, New Dawn Theater Company in Duluth, has permanently closed. Theatres are struggling to find ways to stay in business. Many actors were doubly impacted because many work in the hospitality industry or in a gig economy.

Several local theatres have developed creative ways to stay productive during the shutdown. Many are posting online livestreaming or recorded video subscription shows. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village in Woodstock wrapped up a digital offering of “She Kills Monsters” on Aug. 23. Companies are reassessing offerings to reduce cast sizes and find creative ways to rehearse. Drawing inspiration from the citizens of Italy in the worst of the lockdown, ACT1 Theater in Alpharetta staged a “Virtual Balcony” on its Facebook page. ACT1 alumni posted videos of themselves performing numbers from Broadway musicals from their living rooms in order to entertain, but also to keep doing what they love.

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Milton Business Council makes its debut Group joins North Fulton to foster business interests

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Around two dozen business owners from Milton and surrounding cities gathered Sept. 1 to mark a new era for the North Fulton business community with the first event of the new Milton Business Council.

The group, which formally launched earlier this year, is the first city-specific entity to operate under the banner of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

With the coronavirus pushing back the inaugural get-together of the council several months, there was a palpable sense of excitement and relief from Milton Business Council Chair John Herbert.

“It’s so exciting to get it kicked off finally,” Herbert said. “We have been busy during the last six months, we have had some online events, and we have been working very hard with our leadership team to ensure we are building a strong foundation. Our focus this year is on engagement, so it’s nice to be able to put that engagement into practice in our very first event. It’s a real challenge to start a new business organization in the days we are in, but people are hungry for it.”

The new council is being tasked with an interesting proposition — fostering and supporting a business community in a city that is zoned 85 percent residential and has three distinct commercial corridors. However, residents need to look no further than downtown Crabapple and the ongoing construction in the area to see that Milton’s business landscape is expanding.

“Things are happening fast, and whenever things are happening fast, there’s a response from the business community, the economic development community and the city itself, and we’ve been so pleased with the buy-in from City of Milton,” Herbert said.

Perhaps of even greater importance to the council is working with the GNFCC. The Milton Business Alliance, which predated the council, flew its own flag.

The Milton Business Council will still operate somewhat independently of the chamber while having the ability to use its resources, connections and influence.

“Now that we are with GNFCC, we are now connected with the five other cities and their footprint,” Herbert said. “So now, we are able to not only focus on ourselves as community, but take our message out to the other five cities and draw a spotlight on our businesses through the Chamber on what we’re doing here in this city. I think that’s special.”

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Business owners and local officials network at Broadwell Pavilion in downtown Crabapple in the first event of the Milton Business Council. The group is the first cityspecific entity to operate under the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Kali Boatwright, chair of the GNFCC, said many members of the Milton Business Alliance were also members of the chamber. So, it was a natural fit that the new de-facto Milton chamber of commerce be a part of the GNFCC. Hebert said the council will also benefit from having a direct line of contact with their fellow North Fulton compa-

nies, and can use some of the examples to craft what could be the future footprint of Milton’s businesses.

“There are cities that are doing things the right way,” he said. “We look to places like Roswell and Roswell Inc, we look to places like Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Business Association, they are doing great things, and we love some of

their ideas. We follow best practices, and it’s a great model and example for us going forward as a new organization.”

Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, who represents Milton, anticipates success for the new council.

“The fact that you now have a business community in that area working together, telling the story about it and attracting new opportunities to come in, it’s really important to the vitality of Milton as it exists today and the future vitality of it,” Ellis said. “It might look different than Alpharetta or Sandy Springs, but it gives them the opportunity to have a unique feel and put their own stamp on it.”

Through its already challenging first year of existence, Herbert said it is vital the group keep local companies engaged to boost the fledgling council.

“We don’t just want to be another Zoom call or online presentation, so we’re finding unique ways to keep our community engaged, but you can see tonight with the turnout it’s really paid off.”

And the end-goal of the council is straightforward.

“We want to put the Milton business community on the map, and we want people to know about the great business that’s going on here in Milton,” Herbert said.

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In North Fulton, a person most likely to be homeless or in poverty is a woman with about two children, and those children are not in school.

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‘SHE-CESSION’ PART 1

The strained nonprofit security blanket The coronavirus recession is being called a “she-cession,” because women are being hit hardest, both with their livelihood and their lives. In this ongoing series, reporter Tiffany Griffith examines efforts by the female workforce to survive the virus and the recession.

By TIFFANY GRIFFITH newsroomt@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Public Health reports women across all racial groups were diagnosed with the coronavirus in greater numbers than men.

But you don’t have to get sick to feel the effects of COVID-19. Just ask the staff at North Fulton Community Charities.

This week marks a big comeback for NFCC. The local nonprofit closed its thrift store to the public in mid-March following the threat of the coronavirus. About 300 volunteers had to be sent home.

“Fifteen employees were doing the work of 300 people,” said Darlene Turk, director of Volunteers Services.

Now, with their masks on and repairs done, the community lifeline is reopening to help those in need – providing food, clothing, home goods, education and financial assistance.

The coronavirus recession has hit families with food and financial insecurity.

Some are relying on charities like NFCC and The Drake House for the first time.

But a closer look at the data shows another clear divide between women and men.

Women hit the hardest Women also suffered the brunt of job losses the hardest so far this year. Ac-

cording to the U.S. Department of Labor, women dominate in the service sector — the industries that laid off the most employees. Those jobs include hair stylists, manicurists, house cleaners, childcare workers, waitresses and hotel clerks.

According to the National Women’s Law Center, women have disproportionately suffered pandemic-related job losses. Since February 2020, women have lost nearly 7 million net jobs, accounting for 53.6 percent of overall net job loss since the start of the crisis.

Those jobs numbers show 1 in 7 Black women and Latinas remain unemployed, with their unemployment levels 3 times higher than their pre-pandemic rate. The statistics are worse for younger women, with 19.4 percent unemployed, and for those with a disability, 17.1 percent unemployed.

“In North Fulton, a person most likely to be homeless or in poverty is a woman with about two children, and those children are not in school,” said Holly York, executive director of North Fulton Community Charities.

YORK Kali Boatright, president & CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, said nonprofits are filling the food, shelter and financial gap for women and families in the region.

“They’re indispensable,” Boatright said. “Without those nonprofits in our community, to support those who need them the most, we would be in real trouble.”

That much needed helping hand is coming from women to women.

“Women do volunteer at higher rates than men,” said York, who has worked with volunteers since 1983. “They volunteer because they want to have a community. They want to meet other women.

They’re invited by other women into the volunteer opportunity.”

Charities are also affected COVID has also posed a threat to nonprofit agencies, York said. COVID-19 safety protocols have made it a challenge to connect volunteers to the right opportunities, he said.

Leaders at The Drake House, which transitions single mothers out of homelessness, say COVID has interrupted their efforts.

“The biggest shift for us was fulfilling our mission during the shutdown, and keeping our MASON families safe,” said Nesha Mason, executive director of The Drake House. “Our mothers felt a great desire to be able to keep their children safe. So, we needed to give them the assurance that their safety was our priority.”

Mason said some of the women they council lost their jobs during the recession, but The Drake House provided a career coach and an empowerment plan to get them back on their feet.

Despite the challenges and uncertainty about normalcy, there are some good signs for a business.

“I am optimistic,” Boatright said.

“Rightfully, all of us should be able to

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The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is empowering women with their weekly Women INfluencing Business Leadership Series. Upcoming webinar topics include tips for homeschooling and time management, and creative marketing during a crisis.

You can learn more at the organization’s website: gnfcc.com.

To find out volunteer opportunities, York suggests contacting a nonprofit that supports a cause you’re passionate about. If you need further assistance, visit VolunteerMatch, volunteermatch. org/, to find your right opportunity. You can also visit the NFCC on Elkins Road in Roswell to drop off a donation.

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GDOT reports on status of Ga. 400 express lanes

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation fielded some 50 questions about the Ga. 400 express lanes project during an online outreach session Sept. 1.

The $1.6 billion project, set for completion in 2026, calls for adding express lanes in each direction along the highway from I-285 north 16 miles to McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County.

The project is one of 11 initial Major Mobility Investment Programs designed to reduce traffic congestion along major corridors around Atlanta.

The outreach session ran for two hours and drew some 150 people online.

GDOT officials addressed some 50 questions, most of them pertaining to the added noise encroaching into nearby residential areas. One environmental impact draft has estimated the extra lanes could increase traffic noise levels by an average of 4.7 decibels along the route.

Tim Matthews, program manager for GDOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program, said the Ga. 400 project is now in the project development phase. Over the next several months, the department will produce a concept report, present public information sessions and allow for com-

ment, begin acquisition of right of way and select a developer.

One of the key elements of this phase, Matthews said, is conducting studies to determine the project’s environmental impact.

“We have to determine how the project should be developed for public use, so this document helps us determine the public benefit from this project,” Matthews said.

The Draft Environmental Assessment is available for review on the GDOT website.

The department already has some 66.7 miles of express lanes operating in sections of Metro Atlanta, including along I-575 to the north, along I-75 north and south of Atlanta and along I-85 north into Gwinnett County.

Miles Kemp, senior Environmental Transportation Planning manager with GDOT, said the agency’s Virtual Meeting Room provides visitors with access to the most current studies on which areas along the route will experience increases in noise levels. Those studies will be updated throughout the process, he said.

One question posed during the session sought to find out why GDOT is adding toll lanes instead of general purpose lanes.

“We can’t widen our way out of congestion,” Matthews said. “We believe express lanes provide a better chance of

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SCHOOLS

Students struggle for direction on road to college

By ALEX PERRY newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School senior Jennifer Zhou had it all figured out.

She was signed up to take the SAT for the first time in March and slated to study chemistry at the Governor’s Honors Program at Berry College in June.

She was prepared for upcoming state and national competitions for Science Olympiad and Quiz Bowl.

But when the coronavirus pandemic cancelled everything, she was in limbo.

For rising seniors nationwide, this summer was their last chance to bulk up resumes for college application season. The pandemic postponed internships, affected access to school counselors and disrupted standardized testing schedules.

More than 400 schools, including the Ivy League, have become test-optional, meaning that students can apply without an SAT or ACT score. However, not all schools have waived their requirement.

Zhou, who was initially worried about securing a test date, has decided to forgo standardized testing, because she believes that it is short-sighted for the College Board to continue testing during a pandemic.

“At least for me, an extra data point is not worth risking the safety of me or my family, especially given the current state of Georgia,” Zhou said.

Finding other avenues Instead, Zhou has kept busy working on other aspects of her application.

She studied chemistry online at Harvard Summer School and drafted application essays. Although she was able to skirmish other Quiz Bowl teams online, she laments that she never got a chance to compete on a bigger stage.

“None of us got to go to State or Nationals,” Zhou said. “So I guess my extracurriculars are a bit weaker because I never had a chance to show how I had improved over the year.”

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Manasi Oleti, a senior at Denmark High School, planned on touring her top choices. She also had interviews scheduled with local hospitals for internships and plans to ask teachers for recommendations. When remote learning was implemented in March, it affected her access to school resources. She said that although she has good relationships with her teachers, asking for recommendations over the phone will be impersonal. Denmark’s counseling team had not yet gotten to discussing college applica-

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“I don’t feel like we had as much guidance as we needed before we went online,” Oleti said. “So, hopefully they’ll be providing us with more information soon.”

Since January, she has been working with a private college counselor who has advised her on essays and general application tips. After the pandemic disrupted Oleti’s plans, her counselor pivoted to assisting her on applying to remote programs Oleti could use to fill the gap.

One of these programs was Emory University’s Summer Scholars Research Program at the Winship Cancer Institute. Although Oleti was not selected as a scholar, she attended their seminars for six weeks online. For her, a private counselor has played a larger role in her college process than her school counselor.

Alternative counseling sources Amita Sanghvi is a local college counselor who has spent 15 years tutoring and advising students in North Fulton.

She takes on clients as early as the summer before their freshman year and helps craft personalized college plans that fit their goals. After March, Sanghvi saw a rise in the number of families interested in her services.

“I have had a rush of students come at that time because of counselors not being there at school,” she said. “Or they are not being able to do internships or what they have planned.”

Coupled with fears of not having standardized test scores, she said her students were worried about how they would show colleges how they had been proactive during a quarantine summer.

Sanghvi recommended hosting drives to donate PPE to hospitals and tutoring younger students through Zoom.

Although she has been able to help certain rising seniors fill the gap in their resumés, the standardized testing is out of her hands. She still has seniors who do not have a score who are looking to apply to school who have not waived the requirement. The advice she now gives to the students that are underclassmen: get started early.

“Prepare yourselves beforehand and gather things that you need to put on your resumé beforehand so that we are not waiting until the 11th grade to find things to put on our resumé,” Sanghvi said.

She predicts that the college process will change due to the pandemic and hopes admissions officers take into account the limitations quarantine has set on prospective applicants.

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Cambridge High students spearhead tutoring program for needy families

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on daily life has spared no one, and Cambridge High School senior Ashley Cotsman knows she has been impacted far less than most.

Cotsman gained insight into that perspective ahead of this 2020-21 academic year. She was “moping” about the continuance of virtual learning, she said, taking away precious time from her senior year. But a conversation with her uncle changed her way of thinking.

The discussion centered around low-income families with young kids.

Some were facing the prospect of losing their only source of childcare, in-person public school classes, while having to work. Some may be single parents eking by financially. Some families have both parents working jobs they cannot do from home. Some may not have the time or skills to be a de-facto teacher while trying to work.

“It puts everything in perspective,” Cotsman said. “I come from a place of privilege, all I am losing is the emotion tied with my senior year. But for many families this has been awful. I can’t imagine what it’s like for families with young kids.”

In lieu of payments to the student tutors, the group asks for families to support a charitable organization helping locals through the pandemic.

That thought was a call to action for Cotsman and her friend and fellow Cambridge senior Kathryn Amstutz.

Together, they began recruiting fellow AP students to tutor students from low-income families in Atlanta. And in lieu of payments to the student tutors, the group asks for families to support a charitable organization helping locals through the pandemic.

The initiative began with Cotsman and Amstutz texting their high-achieving classmates to see who might be interested in tutoring. More and more students signed on, a website was created, and what began as a handful of tutors has swelled to over 40, most from Cambridge High School.

The tutors aid in various subjects from language arts, social studies and math to French and Spanish language courses for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Tutoring can either be done virtually or in-person at the K-8 students’ home with the tutor wearing a facemask.

“A lot of parents are still working, and not all have the time, patience or experience to sit down with their kids and do math,” Cotsman said.

Parents can sign up their kids with the tutors asking for a $10 donation per hour of tutoring be made to the Greater Atlanta Covid Response and Recovery Fund. A partnership between the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, the organization makes grants to nonprofits working to support vulnerable workers and families. According to their website, the fund has raised over $18 million.

Cotsman said she chose the group because it perfectly aligned with her intentions of helping those in the area most impacted by the pandemic.

“We feel so much sympathy for the low-income families who have had their hands tied with this scenario, particularly those with elementary school kids with working parents,” Cotsman said.

As the tutoring program forges

ahead, it has been heralded by the families it has assisted.

“They have been super thankful,” Cotsman said. “I tutored someone Monday, her mother is a single mom who said she cannot afford a $50-an-hour tutor. They really appreciate us for keeping it cheap and donating the money.

They feel they are helping out their community as well.”

The benefit of the tutoring program is three-fold. In addition to helping students and those hard-hit by the pandemic, the tutors benefit.

Cotsman said most of their tutors are juniors and seniors who need service hours. With traditional avenues like working at the school library no longer an option, tutoring has provided a new way to give back to the community.

The program has taken more effort than Cotsman originally expected, she said, but it has become a passion project and labor of love.

“It’s fun, and it makes me feel better,” she said.

Those interested in finding a tutor, or those who want to be an instructor, visit sites.google.com/view/keepkidslearning. Donations can also be made to the Greater Atlanta Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund through Cotsman’s group at bit.ly/2DppFjy.

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Community coalition addresses food challenges for students Alpharetta councilman cites pandemic impact

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — In the wake of the COVID-19 storm that swept through Fulton County were the tens of thousands of students who relied on their schools to provide the bulk of their meals.

Although the district quickly implemented a plan to continue meal service when instruction moved from in-class to online, the need remains great. Nearly 40,000 of the district’s 93,000 students are eligible for free and reduced meals, including breakfast, lunch and often afterschool snacks.

Alpharetta City Councilman Ben Burnett saw the need firsthand at Alpharetta Elementary School, where his children attend and where he serves on the School Governance Council. He said many people would be surprised to know the number of students in the area eligible for free/reduced lunches.

“Poverty in several [area] schools is in the teens percentage wise, and COVID has made that challenge even more daunting,” Burnett said.

To help meet the food insecurity gaps

created by the pandemic, Burnet organized a coalition of community groups to meet the needs. Working alongside city officials, Burnett recruited faith-based leaders, and non-profits including the YMCA, Chick-Fil-A Foundation and Star House in Roswell, among others to participate in the effort.

“All of these [groups] have unique strengths and we have started with them as cornerstones,” Burnett said. “[Later] we will begin to leverage our business network.”

Either through direct services or gift cards, resources will be provided to area school principals who are uniquely positioned to know which of their students needs help. The focus is first on Alpharetta and Manning Oaks elementary schools, and Alpharetta High School which will serve as the “conduits” to other areas schools, Burnett noted.

School Board member Katha Stuart, whose district includes Roswell and Alpharetta, said North Fulton has seen rising numbers of students in need as the pandemic stretches into the new school year.

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Fellow board member Katie Reeves agrees.

“The pandemic has heightened the needs of many in our community,” said Reeves, whose district covers Milton and Alpharetta. “So many have never been in a place where they need to ask for help. Identifying those struggling families is a key role for the school system.”

She applauded Burnett’s “all handson deck” approach to ensure efforts are not duplicated.

Last week, several area churches pledged to support the coalition in their efforts to collect gift cards for distribution at area schools. These included Alpharetta First Baptist Church, Alpharetta Presbyterian, Alpharetta First United Methodist, and St. Aidans Episcopal Church among the many faith-based partners.

Burnett credits Alpharetta’s Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard with supporting the coalition and providing the platform needed to pull resources together.

“There are needs we can’t meet as a city, but we know the people and organizations who can,” Burnett said. “When every child has access to education the city is better off. When parents don’t have to worry about nutrition for their kids, we are all better off.”

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OPINION

A bit of spring cleaning in late summer Having been under house arrest since late March, I’ve taken to studying my surroundings.

That streak on the kitchen window outside, that branch overhanging the deck.

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How about that drawer in the kitchen? You know — the one with the twist ties, the loose screws, a spring from a ballpoint pen, a C-size battery for an appliance that will never be manufactured again. Everybody has a drawer like that.

My main focus now, though, is on three items I’m thinking maybe shouldn’t be in my house.

The first is a magnetized potato peeler. Why do I have it? The only reason for a magnetized potato peeler is to attach it to the refrigerator for quick access.

But mine is orange, ugly orange. I haven’t had anything that ugly on my refrigerator since I cooked lasagne.

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potato, I go fishing in the drawer and pull out this cyborg lobster — this tangle of corkscrews and serving spoons clinging to an orange carapace.

Another item I own that should never have found its way into my house is Would you display this a porcelain coffee cone. It in your kitchen? seats a filter, into which I add fresh grounds, then pour hot water to produce the elixir of the ages each morning.

But if you turn over the cone, you’ll see another, smaller hole on the bottom near the main one in the center. This smaller hole leads into what I have come to find out is a cavity, a shallow space added to the bottom. How did I not notice this?

I’m sure a pottery craftsman can tell me why that tiny hole exists. Maybe one

with advanced degrees can tell me the purpose of the cavity.

But here’s a question: Presuming I want to wash the cone, how do I stop soapy water from getting into that little hole so that it doesn’t get trapped in the cavity and then drip soap into my coffee the next morning? Did I miss a tiny plug? Did I throw it out with the box? Is it in that drawer with the C battery?

Rather than await an answer, or even ask the question, I should go out and get another cone with no hidden holes on the bottom.

The third thing I need to get rid of are three pairs of Nike sports socks. My goodness, they are comfortable.

Problem is, each pair includes one sock marked with an “L” and one marked “R.” Assuming most people’s feet follow similar contours, no doubt the socks are marketed as the absolute best in fit and comfort.

But some people put their socks on in the dark. Some do it without paying a lot of attention. Me, for example.

More than a few times, I’ve put the socks on the “wrong” foot.

“Big deal,” I say. “It’s crazy to think it’s worth the bother to change them.”

When this happens, there are points in the day where I am invariably nagged by a sense that my balance is off just a

Note the small hole at about 11 O’clock. What’s up with that? few microns, that my gait is not quite right. Silly, I know.

These are just three of the irritants in my house. If this exercise has taught me anything, it is that we all occasionally suffer from poor judgement. Sometimes we don’t pay enough attention to what we bring inside our homes.

I dare say, that’s an important lesson at a time when a pandemic rages outside.

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Does anyone really need to face this decision every morning?

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Lessons from all sides, the living and the dead My friend Hank Dean — may he rest in peace This has been a learning week for me since my recent column came out and a number of readers responded with emails. My column, “Should we save local journalism? Do we care,” talked about RAY APPEN many things. One Publisher Emeritus central topic was ray@appenmediagroup.com my questioning the anger I see “out in our world” — including the abuse and vitriol directed at our newspaper and our delivery folks.

Responses were both positive — “we appreciate what you do and thank you” — and negative — “I doubt I will ever come back to these local newspapers,” and worse.

Those who were critical, for the most part, shared well-reasoned arguments why they felt the way they did. And, almost everything they pointed out demanded critical consideration no matter if I agreed or not. The points required careful thought and acknowledgement.

I felt the weight of the wisdom of the reader who commented: “Lately, however, I’m missing from the paper. My views.

My questions. My stories. Missing…

Something has happened to journalism.

It’s disappeared. It’s disappeared by the choice of a spin word. It’s disappeared by the absence of questions I would ask. It’s disappeared by the stories not covered. “ Beyond the email responses, I was able to benefit from several “learning moments” that occurred this Saturday while I attended services in Rome, Ga., for one of my high school friends who died in March. Because of COVID-19, it was only now — almost six months following his death — that we were able to celebrate his life.

I have always found that life almost always provides a path for us if we are alert enough to see it — if we listen hard enough, pay attention enough. The timing of the funeral service and the column was not happenstance. Fortunately, I was paying attention.

On one hand, my friend Hank Dean saw the world in clear, nonambiguous terms. He never wavered in what he believed, and he never side-stepped expressing his thoughts, even when they were not popular or comfortable.

Hank had no filter when it came to this. You always knew where he stood.

He gave no credence to being politically correct. That was not an agenda item on his horizon — ever. This honesty was universally appreciated and acknowledge by everyone who spoke at the service.

On the other hand, over and over during the service I heard his friends, his children, strangers he met along the way and others remark how Hank “always listened and was willing to wait for the answer,” and that “when he was there, he was really there — all in — for my story.”

They all finished by including that he cared, that he would give someone the shirt off his back if he thought that it would help them.

One woman stood out. She spoke in a halting, soft, accented voice, pausing a number of times to collect her thoughts, microphone in hand, then speaking truths — simple and unadorned — that struck us all. “Hank,” she said, “welcomed anyone who needed shelter into his home.” Then after a silence that seemed interminable, she finished with, “and into his heart.”

Everyone loved Hank because he gave them all the respect — in many different ways — that they felt they deserved. And that seemed to be how they — at the end of the day — judged him.

“Listen, and listen well,” I thought to myself. “And don’t side-step the hard issues or the uncomfortable ones.”

I can’t believe Hank is gone. It doesn’t seem possible. But, as somehow I suspected he would, he is sticking around to poke me — and us all — and remind us to speak our truth, to listen and pay attention, and to welcome friends and strangers into our home… and heart.

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THE CITY OF MILTON WILL HOLD A REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK SESSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 6:00 PM AT CITY HALL 2006 HERITAGE WALK MILTON, GEORGIA 30004

Georgia Department of Transportation Requests Feedback & Comments For P.I. No. 0016443 Fulton County In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, on Tuesday August 18th, 2020, the Georgia DOT is moving forward by placing project information for review and feedback into an internet platform to comply with social distancing and avoiding crowds of 10+ people. We appreciate your participation in this process.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has posted information at www.dot. ga.gov/AboutGDOT/PublicOutreach related to the proposed State Route (SR) 372 at County Road (CR) 4/Birmingham Road roundabout.

• On the webpage go to “Upcoming Public Meetings” or “Recently Held Public Meetings.”

• Select “View Info” for SR 372 at CR 4/Birmingham Road.

• Once on the project page click on the links and comment.

This project proposes to provide congestion relief and improve operations by converting the stop-controlled intersection of SR 372 at CR 4/Birmingham Road to a mini roundabout with a four-legged approach.

The purpose of this internet posting is to replace an in-person meeting, while allowing the public to review the proposed project, provide feedback, or write in with questions.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities contact the district planning and programing engineer, Joshua Higgins, at 770-216-3896.

Comments will be accepted concerning this project until Friday, September 11th, 2020. Written statements may be submitted to: Mr. Eric Duff State Environmental Administrator Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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Local Girl Scouts install little library

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Reagan Berube and Zoe Johnson, 7th graders at Northwestern Middle School, and members of Girl Scout Troop 14471 recently completed their Silver Award project by constructing a little library at the Broadwell Pavilion. Books for the library were donated by the Six Hills subdivision in Milton.

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Theater: Continued from Page 6 there is a return to a more normal way of life.

ACT1 Theater is still planning to offer free Shakespeare in the Park, but has adjusted content to a collection of well-loved monologues and dialogues.

These can easily be rehearsed remotely and performed with minimal sets in an outdoor setting in Wills Park.

Managing Director Melody Cookson noted “as they say, the show must go on.

Theatres must be nimble and find ways to continue to do our craft. We postponed a big holiday musical to 2021 and have replaced it with “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show.” A cast of only five actors and crew can be socially distanced without impacting the show. And if we can’t welcome audiences, we plan to stream the show so the efforts of the cast and crew can still be appreciated.”

Cookson said that ACT1 Theater is

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lucky to have financial support. The theater is hosted by and is an outreach of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and is all-volunteer, so the company doesn’t worry about how to keep the lights on.

In the meantime, she pointed out that the arts still need support. She identified several area companies in need

of help: Lionheart Theater, Norcross; Center Stage North, Marietta; Elm Street Cultural Arts, Woodstock; ACT3 Productions, Sandy Springs; and Cherokee Theater Company, Canton.

Support can also come by letting legislators know you support arts relief and funding.

Invitation to Bid Saddlesprings Drive Culvert Repair ITB NUMBER 21-PW01 Sealed Bids Due Date: October 8, 2020 2:00PM Local Time Electronic submission via: www.cityofmiltonga.us To be publicly announced at approximately 2:30 PM at the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Milton is requesting bids from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for the Public Works Saddlesprings Drive Culvert Repair will be posted on the following websites the week of September 10, 2020. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

DEATH NOTICES Carolyn Abbott, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away August 29, 2020. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Joseph Lanier Bennett, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away August 31, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Frank Catroneo, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away August 28, 2020.

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Clingenpeel, 46, of Alpharetta, passed away August 26, 2020. Arrangements

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Marca Colbert, 88, of Roswell, passed away August 28, 2020.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Alice Hyche, 94, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2020.

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Emma Copeland, 87, of Roswell, passed away August 29, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Ronald Kemp, 79, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2020.

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Bobbie M. DiUmberto, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away August 24, 2020.

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Emory Honea, 57, of Cumming, passed away August 27, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Ashton Justice Lindsey, 37, of Cumming, passed away August 31, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Roswell Funeral Susan MarieHome Pizarro, 66, of Cumming, passed Green Lawn Cemetary away August 30, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Leonard Segall, 72, of Roswell, away August 28, 2020.

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Terry J. McGill, 76, of Cumming, passed away August 28, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert Murray, 85, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Evelyn W. Perry, 89, of Cumming, passed away August 25, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

Sylvia Sparkes, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away August 27, 2020. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Crematory.

Mary Brown Williams, 71, of Cumming, passed away August 25, 2020. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home &

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6 BR | 8 BA | 2HB

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4 CAR PORTE COCHERE GARAGE | 3 ACRE ESTATE | POOL OFFERED FOR $2,900,000+

River’s Edge Milton is luxurious new neighborhood, privately set on 133+ acres located on “Little River”, one of Milton’s most sought after gated communities, offering estate-size lots, incorporating fine Architecture & New Custom Homes. Architecturally controlled by award-winning Harrison Design together with our Elite Group of high-end award winning luxury Builders.

LOT 20 - 3.91 ACRES PRICE UPON REQUEST

LOT 15 - 1.73 ACRES PRICE UPON REQUEST

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LOT 21 - 3.11 ACRES PRICE UPON REQUEST

WHERE LUXURY LIFESTYLES COME TOGETHER.

North Fulton Office • 7855 North Point Pkwy #100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 • HarryNorman.com The above information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Offer subject to errors, changes, omissions, prior sales and withdrawals without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.