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Matilda’s moves to Milton
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Popular Alpharetta music venue “Matilda’s Under the Pines” has relocated its hen house, which serves as the concert stage, to its new home in the Birmingham Crossroads district. The first concert is slated for this week. Read more Page 6.
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Officers charge man for meth possession MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police ar rested an Alpharetta man on Sept. 26 for intent to distribute methamphetamines. Around midnight, an officer spotted a man with a flat tire and approached the driver. Due to the suspect’s history of felony drug arrests, the officer requested to search the man’s vehicle and the sus-
pect complied. Officers located two scales, suspected marijuana, several syringes, an open knife, a bag and a small baggie of methamphetamine in the car. Methamphetamine was also found in the man’s pocket. The suspect said only the smaller bag of methamphetamine was his. He
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Police warn man against sending threatening texts MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman reported to police that she had received harassing text messages from a man who blamed her for his unemployment. The woman, an employee at a pain management center, had notified authorities that a subcontractor who draws blood for lab work, had been prescribed narcotics but sold them instead. The subcontractor was subsequently fired. The victim contacted police after she received text messages from the man calling her derogatory names and threatening to “slap the taste out of her mouth,” according to the police report. A Milton officer instructed the woman to send a message to the subcontractor telling him to cease communications. The man responded with a text stating, “LOL I bet. See you soon.” The officer then called the man and identified himself. The man hung up the phone. The officer sent a message from the woman’s phone warning the man he would be arrested if he continued to harass the victim.
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police arrested an Acworth man for failure to make payments on his car, which was reported stolen by a rental car company. A license plate reader alerted an officer that car was reported stolen and he conducted a traffic stop. The driver said he had been paying a weekly fee for the vehicle since December. The suspect said he was in the process of getting a new job and had been unable to make a payment the prior month, but he advised the rental car company he would pay once he obtained work. The officer contacted the rental car company and was informed no payments had been made on the car for two months. The company said the suspect was told the car would be reported stolen if payments were not received. The suspect admitted to not making a payment the prior month and he had not attempted to update the rental company on his financial situation or his address. The suspect was arrested for felony theft by conversion.
Police seek suspect in hit-and-run incident MILTON, Ga. — Police are searching for a driver who allegedly struck another vehicle along Cogburn Road, then fled the scene.
said the scales were used for weighing gold from and the syringes were used for his diabetes. Officers arrested the man on possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana under 1 ounce, possession of drug-related objects and illegally tinted windows. A dump truck driver said on Sept. 24 he was traveling on Cogburn Road near Webb Road in the left lane when a gold-colored sedan began to merge into the left lane. The truck driver said he honked his horn but the car continued to merge and struck his vehicle. The sedan driver continued along Cogburn Road before coming to a stop to check the damage. He then returned to the car and fled the scene. Two witnesses confirmed the truck driver’s account. Officers were unable to locate the car, but the truck driver said he has a dash cam and could access the footage from home.
Woman’s info stolen, used to purchase phone ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for a suspect who stole an Alpharetta woman’s personal information and used it to buy a cell phone in Dallas. The woman contacted police Sept. 17, one day after she received a notification from Credit Karma about a suspicious Verizon Wireless purchase. When she called the cell phone company, employees told her that someone had used her personal information, including her Social Security number, to successfully open an account in Dallas and purchase a phone. The employee told her she would need to file a police report before they could begin investigating the incident.
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Milton adopts 2019 budget By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
MILTON, Ga. — Milton formally adopted its fiscal 2019 budget at the Sept. 24 City Council meeting and amended its current budget to reflect higher revenues than anticipated in 2018. Milton’s fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. The approved budget calls for an increase in spending to coincide with an expected spike in tax revenues. The city anticipates higher property tax revenues despite rolling back its millage rate for 2019, the first rate decrease since the city’s incorporation. Around 85 percent of Milton is zoned residential and property taxes account for
over half (52 percent) of the city’s income. Local option sales tax funds, another significant revenue generator, are also expected to grow. The 2019 general fund budget increased 3.8 percent from last year and calls for $29.2 million in spending. Maintenance & Operation expenses are also to increase by nearly $1.2 million. Just over half of the M&O expenditures are new initiatives, including staff positions as the city continues to grow. Milton has budgeted for specialists in public relations, parks and recreation, revenue, records and for the city’s court. Positions for two part-time civilian public safety officers to direct traffic at
problem areas during the morning and evening rush hour were also budgeted. Milton budgeted a 3 percent market increase for its current staff for 2019. Other new initiatives include updates to in-car cameras on police vehicles and 30 body cameras for officers, updates to radio equipment for the police and public works departments and an electronic voting system for the City Council chambers. Nearly $29,000 has been budgeted for a potential agreement with Birmingham United Methodist Church to lease its ballfield. Funds have also been set aside for the planting wildflowers at the Providence Road roundabout. The city has allocated nearly $1.2
million for capital projects, including IT infrastructure improvements, finance software replacement, a Fire Department battalion vehicle and pedestrian improvements in downtown Crabapple. This budget marks the first since Milton chose to fund its operations using revenues generated from the prior year instead of anticipating revenues for the upcoming year. City Manager Steve Krokoff said while the budget shows an increase in expenses, $4.5 million has been allocated to transfer to the city’s 2018 fund balance to make up for the city not collecting a year’s worth of property taxes while it switched to its current budgeting system.
Landowner seeks rezoning for residential development on Hopewell Road Proposal calls for 73 homes on 47-acre site By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Around 80 residents packed City Hall last week to get their
first look at a rezoning application that calls for a subdivision between the Brookshade and Vickery Crest neighborhoods. The city held a community zoning information meeting Sept. 25 at City Hall to discuss the application. Applicant and landowner Kai Chiang Su has proposed to rezone 47 acres from AG-1 to medium density residential. The JOE PARKER/HERALD
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Around 80 residents attended a Community Zoning Information Meeting at City Hall last week to view a proposed subdivision between the Brookshade and Vickery Crest neighborhoods. proposal, dubbed Hopewell Road Estates, calls for 73 homes with two residential areas separated by a lake. The homes would have between 1,600-1,800 square feet of heated floor space. Residents from Vickery Crest and Brookshade voiced strong opposition to the proposal, citing concerns of traffic, a drop in home values, the density of the proposed development and mismatched lot sizes between the neighboring subdivisions. Fifty-four of the proposed homes would be accessible only through the Vickery Crest subdivision along Donegal Lane, a contentious issue for nearby homeowners. The remaining homes would be accessed from Hopewell Road. Thirteen properties would abut homes in the Brookshade subdivision. Nine homes could border Vickery Crest tracts on the southern portion of the development. Many residents at the meeting complained that the proposed lots did not match up with existing properties. They then balked when Zoning Manager Robyn MacDonald said there was no buffer requirement between the resi-
dential lots of the proposed subdivision and existing properties in Vickery Crest and Brookshade. The applicant is pursuing a connection to sanitary sewer from the Hopewell pump station. Public Works Director Carter Lucas said the site is not currently on the city’s sewer map. To add a sewer connection, the Milton City Council would be required to update its intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to provide service. Joshua Scoggins, the applicant’s attorney, said the Su family is seeking medium density rezoning because of the surrounding properties. Scoggins said the current AG-1 zoning is a “doughnuthole” which is surrounded by medium density residential properties. The application calls for two variances, a reduction of the improvement setback from 20 to 10.4 feet and to reduce a stream setback from 25 to 0 feet. A 50-foot stream buffer would remain in place. The proposal went before the Design Review Board on Oct. 2. The site is slated to go before the Planning Commission on Oct. 24 and the City Council on Nov. 19.
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Matilda’s moves to Milton, first concert planned By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Popular music venue Matilda’s Under the Pines has landed in its new home in the Birmingham Crossroads district of Milton and the first concert is planned for this week. The “hen house,” which serves as the stage for artists, was moved to the old Buice’s store property on Sept. 22 after weeks of delays. Curtis Mills, land owner of the Matilda’s location, said the waiting process to finally move the hen house was a test in patience. However, he and owners Mary Jane and Mark Potter are thrilled the transition is complete. “It looks like it belongs,” Mills said. “We are tickled pink and really happy.” With the initial hurdle overcome, the rush is on to prepare the location for its first concert this Thursday. “Now that we’re finally moved, we’re scrambling to get everything in place, but that should be doable with a little luck,” he said. The first concert can also serve as an acid test for the highly contentious decision to relocate Matilda’s to Milton. Residents packed City Hall in June 18 with over 50 voicing concerns or
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The hen house was moved to its new location Sept. 22 after weeks of delays. support for the move during the public comment period. Some nearby residents balked at the idea of bringing a music venue to the quiet, rural area while others heralded the move as important for the Milton community and Birmingham Crossroads area. Deliberations went well past midnight before the City Council approved the relocation and its multiple variances. Mills is continuing to ensure that he will address any issues presented by the relocation. “I don’t see any concerns as far as meeting the decibel level,” he said. “Even so, if it’s too loud for some of the neighbors it’s still a problem. If there is a problem I’m going to fix it or we will
close it down.” The city covered its bases by requiring a review of the site’s impacts on the local community six months after approval. But with the delays the first concert season, which ends Oct. 31, was drastically reduced. “What I wanted with the six month review was validation that [Matilda’s] was working acceptably without undue problems of traffic, noise, parking, et cetera,” Mills said. “In order to do that comfortably and have enough data, I thought we’d have most of July through October and if we had any issues we could adjust. Now we just have a few shows.” Mills said he has been in contact
with Mayor Joe Lockwood and Zoning Manager Robyn MacDonald regarding the approaching review. The current plan is to still conduct the six month review in December, but another evaluation could be added next year given the limited amount of concerts this season, Mills said. The first concert will feature folk and blues artist Maria Muldauer, best known for her 1973 song, “Midnight at the Oasis.” The relocation was approved with the caveat that concerts can only be held on Friday or Saturday nights, but Mills said the Thursday concert used one of the two allowable special use permits granted to Matilda’s each concert season. Mills hopes that the inaugural show in Milton will demonstrate Matilda’s value to the area. “I think it is going to be a real asset to the community and the Birmingham Crossroads in general,” he said. While Milton will serve as the new home for Matilda’s, the venue will retain its presence in Alpharetta. On Sept. 24, the Alpharetta City Council approved a rezoning that will allow Matilda’s to set up at 531 S. Main, the current site of The Porch, an interior furnishings store just south of its former location.
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City updates alarm system ordinance By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton has amended its ordinance governing home and business alarms in an effort to curb false alerts they say siphon valuable public safety resources. The updated regulations, passed at the Sept. 24 City Council meeting, set up a penalty fee structure for excessive false alarms. The update requires homes or businesses with alarms to register the system with the city and renew the permit each year. Users will be required to notify the city of any changes in ownership or approved users. The requirement can assist officers in contacting the correct person during an alarm, Police Chief Rich Austin said. A proposal to create a permit renewal fee, first introduced in June, was eliminated. The ordinance stipulates that three false alarms in a permit year is considered excessive and a $50 civil penalty will be levied to the permit holder. Austin said when police respond to an address where an alarm has been activated erroneously constitutes a false alarm. Austin told the council in June the
The ordinance stipulates that three false alarms in a permit year is considered excessive and a $50 civil penalty will be levied to the permit holder. proposed ordinance would improve his department’s efficiency, reduce the number of calls to service and allow officers more time to patrol the city. He also said the city receives around 7,500 calls a year from each alarm system provider, and many are false alarms. Ensuring alarm equipment is working properly is one way a home or business owner can reduce false alarms, Austin said. “A lot of what we find on false alarms is equipment failure,” Austin previously told the council. “The ordinance would create a bit more of a sense of urgency to get those repairs completed and check with the alarm companies to make sure alarms are working properly.”
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CRABAPPLE FEST
October in Milton means festivals, football, food and fun. Crabapple Fest combines two popular events, the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival. Celebrate with antiques and art from hundreds of juried vendors, a music and entertainment stage with local and touring acts, games, rides and activities for kids, and beer and wine. Free parking is available on-site. Join the fun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 at Downtown Crabapple, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton. For more information, visit cityofmiltonga.us. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.
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Featured event: WHISKERS & WINE FUNDRAISER What: A fun and festive wine social event, featuring a silent auction, raffle, door prizes and more. Come help raise funds for All About Cats Rescue & Adoption. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Roswell City Walk, 3000 Forrest Walk Building 300, Roswell Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door More info and tickets: allaboutcatsrescue.org FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime. Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com
events: GROWING FRUIT IN GEORGIA What: Fall is the best time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Learn about election, planting, pruning, disease and pest control, and harvesting. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Roswell and Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Alpharetta; 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net
TIME TRAVELER’S CLUB What: This club will transport explorers to various periods in history. Participants will discover the eras through engaging activities, games and crafts from the past. Ages 6-11. When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2-4 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org BIG CREEK PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE FAMILY FESTIVAL What: Held on National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, activities will include bike games, group rides, skills clinics, bike demonstrations and a scavenger hunt with prizes. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Meet at Big Creek parking lot off of Old Alabama Road More info: rambo-mtb.org 29TH ANNUAL RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP What: Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from roadways, the Big Creek Greenways, stencil storm drains and other projects. Help keep water sources and habitats clean and healthy. When: Saturday, Oct. 06, 8:30 a.m.-noon Where: Check in at Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
HAY DAY AT SAVE THE HORSES What: Annual fundraiser for Save the Horses. There will be pony rides, hay rides, a pony palace and piggy patch, food, drinks, vendors and more. Free parking. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Save the Horses, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org GROWING FRUIT IN GEORGIA What: Fall is the best time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Learn about election, planting, pruning, disease and pest control, and harvesting. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Roswell and Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Alpharetta; 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net POLO FOR PARKINSON’S What: In addition polo, the 10th Annual Polo for Parkinson’s will also have lunch provided by ‘Cue BBQ,” an open bar, silent auction, raffles, champagne divot stomp and a “Best Hat” contest. Where: Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Cost: Tickets start at $50. More info and tickets: poloforparkinsons.com 14TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL What: Help support animals in need of a home. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event features an open bar and dinner, plus a show band, dancing and entertainment. When: Monday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-midnight. Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming More info and tickets: bbb.hsfcga.net 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, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org GROWING FRUIT IN GEORGIA What: Fall is the best time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Learn about election, planting, pruning, disease and pest control, and harvesting. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Roswell and Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Alpharetta; 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net
MEMORY ASSISTED SENIORS MOVIE What: A collaboration with local memory assisted senior care facilities will provide space and entertainment to seniors. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897 NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: BARRINGTON HALL What: This training class that will teach you everything you need to know about being a docent at Barrington Hall. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: southerntrilogy.com WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 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 WARBINGTON FARMS What: The Forsyth County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch includes hayrides, bonfires, petting zoo and a park. Journey through three different mazes, suited for all ages. When: Through Nov. 4, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 5555 Crow Road, Cumming Cost: Corn maze tickets are $10 More info: warbingtonfarms.com
HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Moe info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up. When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org
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FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES What: Join for a free group exercise classes. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: THIS IS MY BODY What: This study by Hannah Shanks is about getting surprised by positivity toward one’s body in a time of life when negativity is expected. When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $11 More info and registration: rumc.com SPEAKER FROM SYRIA What: Dr. Mary Mikael, an international peacekeeper from Syria, will speak during World Communion Sunday. She is the first woman to become President of a seminary in the Middle East as well as a writer on topics of theology and the position of women in the church. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com CAROLE FORD AND FRIENDS CONCERT What: Carole will be joined by Fred Sawyers, James Casto, Jim Hettinger, Mike Shetler, Sevenfold, and the RUMC Praise Choir in a concert of favorite sacred music. Free. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com HOLY ROLLERS What: This men’s Bible small group meets weekly to explore a variety of studies and topical conversations from contemporary Christian leaders including Adam Hamilton and Andy Stanley. All ages. When: Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com
SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR What: Join for “Suicide Awareness Seminar, The Basics Everyone Should Know With Dr. Dana Rogers.” When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta More info: jcbc.org KIDSTUF What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. Digital, interactive experience. When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: THE STORY PIRATES GREATEST HITS SHOW What: Each week, the Story Pirates take original stories from real kids around the country and turn them into a comedy podcast for children. This sketch comedy musical is based on fan favorites of the podcast. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com/CAC/ Family
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JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT What: Enjoy a free concert by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. Food trucks on site. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, doors open at 6 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov RIVERSIDE SOUNDS: DUSTBOWL REVIVAL What: This is the last free concert put on as a part of the Riverside Sounds Concert Series. Dustbowl Revival is an Americana and Soul band with eight full-time members. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m. Where: 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com CHOPIN SOCIETY: KEVIN KENNER What: This piano recital features award-winning pianist Kevin Kenner. He is described as a “player of grace, subtle variety and strength.” When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $10. More info and tickets: chopinatlanta.org “1940’S RADIO HOUR” AND “EINSTEIN’S DREAMS” What: Milton Theatre Company will produce both as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall. Shows run back to back with a brief intermission in between. When: Oct. 11 and 12, 7 p.m. Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free. When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com “GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property. When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org
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LIBRARY EVENTS: ESL CONVERSATION CLASS What: Practice speaking English with other ESL learners and new English speakers in an informal group setting. When: Thursdays, through Nov. 15, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050 NEEDLECRAFTS GROUP What: Join a community of needlecraft artists once a week to practice skills, learn or teach new techniques. Adult. When: Thursdays, through Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050 OCEE ROCKS What: Missy Flapjack & the Butterworth Blues Band will perform a live after hours concert at Ocee Library. Adults. Adult refreshments available. When: Friday, Oct. 5, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org MOVIE SCREENING: “GOOSEBUMPS” What: Watch the first Goosebumps movie for free, before the second one comes out. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS What: Come adventurers through perilous times as you and your new allies travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Ages 8 and up. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2-3:15 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
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Alpharetta’s oldest building gets new life amid downtown development By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — With dozens of new office buildings and retail shops coming online in downtown Alpharetta, it’s getting hard to keep up. But in the wake of all the new development sparked by the $85 million City Center project, Alpharetta officials are celebrating their efforts to guide the growth with an eye toward the past. They point out that the City Center development itself has restored the Jones House, built in 1914, and converted it into a restaurant. Many of the other shops and buildings that occupy the retail area copy old-style architecture from the city’s younger days, and some duplicate long-gone buildings that once occupied the same space. Even the orbiting developments — the shops, the offices and the homes — have been required to account for historic structures on the properties they have developed or are in the process of developing. Most have been required to restore the old buildings as a condition of rezoning. “It’s always a good thing when we can have a developer pay to restore a historic building,” City Councilman Donald Mitchell said after a recent zoning hearing. One of the city’s greatest coups came this year when Park City Partners announced plans to restore what is believed to be the city’s oldest building as part of its development plans along Roswell Street. The developer is constructing a three-story building, consisting of about 8,000 square feet of ground level retail/restaurant and 22,000 square feet of office nearby.
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Park City Partners’ new mixed-use development on Roswell Street in Alpharetta includes restoration of the Skelton-Teasley House seen in front. In exchange for zoning concessions, Park City will restore and protect the historic Skelton-Teasley House at 61 Roswell Street. The use of the old home will be limited to retail, restaurant or office. The exterior of the structure will be restored prior to final certificate of occupancy. In addition, landscaping will be designed to complement the time period of the structure. An easement will be recorded providing for use of the SkeltonTeasley House yard as amenity space. No fencing will be permitted. Mitchell said the city’s efforts to preserve historic property is unique. “We searched far and wide for how we could save these properties in the midst of development,” he said. “And, there was no example that we found anywhere
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Alpharetta’s slate of historic buildings includes some 60 homes and commercial structures. Mitchell said the drive to adopt an ordinance protecting these buildings began about five years ago when Community Development Director Kathi Cook worked with him to draft a proposal that was eventually incorporated into the city code. Other recent historic renovations that came about because of the ordinance include the Lewis-Manning House on Cumming Street and the nearby Manning property – both restored and incorporated into new developments. The city also requires developers who incorporate a historic structure within their project to employ similar architecture in the surrounding buildings. “I think it’s one of the most important things we as a city have done as far as keeping our character,” Mitchell said. “You can have historic preservation and economic development go hand in hand.”
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Apartments out, condos in for Dunwoody development Pushing down Land has become scarce in Atlanta and thus, expensive. You can’t buy 800 acres and build 900 single-family homes anymore. But you can buy 19 and put up 900 condos. Or at least you Geoff smith can try. Grubb PropAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com erties submitted formal rezoning requests for a 19.4 acre site in Dunwoody with plans to build two high-rise condo buildings bookending what appears to be office and retail. The 14-story tower development would sit just north of I-285 and just east of Perimeter Mall in the Perimeter Center area. And if built, I can give you eye-witness reports of the construction – it would be in what is now the parking lot for our offices here at Assurance Financial, right outside the window of my sixth-story office. The project previously included 1,200 apartments, but Dunwoody residents, like residents from a lot of communities around Atlanta, have shown no appetite for that. It is difficult to say exactly why, but apartment development is meeting more and more resistance. Roswell’s Downtown Development Authority bought a high-profile property in its downtown district a couple years ago (the old Southern Skillet shopping center for you locals). It had appeared they had chosen a developer for the site and a project. But the developer, it seems, was unwilling to come off of a higher-than desired density of apartments. So the DDA just released a statement severing ties between the project and the developer, and is now back at the drawing board. Apartments have gotten a bad wrap around Atlanta, in part because everyone can point to a nearby apartment complex that has gone downhill, fallen
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Rent rates went up 4.4 percent over the last year in the Metro Atlanta area, the fifth-highest increase of any major city in the nation. to disrepair and become a catalyst for more crime. Because of the transient nature of apartment dwellers, school officials have a hard time preparing for attendance in schools with high-apartment ratios. And residents who feign heightened awareness of such issues will say they prefer residents who own their properties because they will take more interest in the community. As a mortgage banker, I probably should pile on in adding that it’s hard to do a mortgage for a renter. But I’m not sure there are many sympathetic ears for that argument except for other mortgage bankers and real estate agents. It’s a tough racket to be a renter in Atlanta right now. If you are renting, you either don’t have the financial wardrobe to qualify for a mortgage (which with all of the products I’m now seeing available, that’s getting harder to believe), or you just need a place to set up for a bit before you decide where you want to live long-term. So you rent. And rent-rates, along with home-values, have been driven up over the last five years because an average of 75,000 people a year have moved to the metro area, and builders and developers cannot keep up. Rent rates went up 4.4 percent over the last year in the Metro Atlanta area, the fifth-highest increase of any major city in the nation. They’ve gone up so fast that I’ve had three renters in the last month come to me looking for a mortgage so they could lower their monthly payments.
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With all of the people moving here, and all of the first-time homebuyers coming onto the market, and builders’ inability to find large parcels of land to build single-family homes or condos, apartments seem like an easy fix. It’s just hard to find a home for them. Grubb originally proposed a plan with 1,200 apartment units on their 19acre parcel in Dunwoody. But they found stiff resistance, read the writing on the wall, and have come back with the new plan showing 900 high-rise condominiums. That’s a huge influx of new residents. Dunwoody’s total population is only about 49,000 people. This would be at a minimum a 2 percent increase. In a town that size, and with voter-turnout and voter-apathy being what it is, this one development could help swing the next election for mayor and City Council. The project would also include 12,000 square feet of retail, 500,000 square feet of office space and 3 acres of parkland. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Kitchen Design Trends in 2019 Decades ago, the kitchen was hidden in the back of the house. It was a place where meals were prepared and dirty dishes were washed. Fast forward to 2018 and the kitchen has a much different role. Today, the kitchen is the focal point of the home, the place that brings everyone together at the start of the day or after a long day way. Now instead, the kitchen is paraded in all its beauty and warmth at the very center of the house. John Hogan, Co-owner of Remodeling Expo Center, a 16 year veteran of kitchen remodeling, is at ground zero with the remodeling revolution in North Atlanta. “We install a few hundred kitchens a year and we see and hear about what homeowners want” say Mr. Hogan. “People come into our Design Center in Roswell and they usually know exactly what they want in their kitchen. It’s exciting to use our advanced CAD software to render their ideas in full photo realistic color!” This is what we’re hearing from North Atlanta homeowners. Smart Kitchens Technology has entered the kitchen in full force and not just in the form of fancy gadgets and appliances. Today, you can have a kitchen with technology integrated into every function and appliance–from the faucets to the fridge to the lighting. This is what we call a smart kitchen. Easy add-ons are motion sense-equipped kitchen faucets that can sense the presence of hands underneath and will come on automatically or try a one-touch feature. Refrigerators that can alert you when your groceries items are running low or a coffee maker programmed to have your coffee ready when you wake up. Do not forget to update your lighting system–allowing you to control all the lights from your smartphone or tablet. Cabinet Colors: White Stays, Gray Gets Elegant and Dark Paint Colors are the New Thing White is still a big favorite for kitchen cabinets. Homeowners love it for its clean look, which is especially beneficial in a space that tends to get cluttered. White cabinets are simply beautiful and timeless and can be used in almost any kind of kitchen style. We expect white to remain a popular cabinet color in 2019 and probably for years to come. To break up the all-white kitchen expect to
see islands in a variety of different paint colors or wood stain colors. The mixing of finishes create a needed accent piece and additional pops-of-color for the brave of heart. Streamlined Designs, Materials and Textures While styles like farmhouse and mid-century modern are still popular, homeowners are getting more streamlined in their overall aesthetic, designs and alternative materials for kitchens. Stress-free environments are what you would like to come home too, and drown out the day to day stresses of life. Which usually means, simplicity. When we say streamlined, we don’t want to equate that with boring. So, consider materials with texture. If you are using open shelving, rough cut wood to bring in natural elements or metal tubing for a more industrial attitude. Quartz is Still King For high-end kitchen countertops, quartz still reigns supreme. The material is extremely hardy, can last virtually forever, is a breeze to maintain and is anti-microbial. Granite, the main competitor in the high-end bracket, requires slightly more maintenance. When quartz countertops first came into the market, the main worry was lack of variety in terms of colors and finishes. But with time, thanks to technology, manufacturers have provided a wide range of colors to choose from as well as realistic stone patterns. You can even get quartz finished with elaborate swirls and large veining to imitate other materials like natural stone. These unique styles have become immensely popular. Effective Storage Solution Cabinetry One of the foundations to a functional kitchen is kitchen storage. If it is inadequate or ineffective, you will be faced with endless frustrations and challenges. To counter these storage challenges, homeowners are starting to look for better storage solutions within the cabinetry. These can include: appliances garages for small appliance, drawer dividers for cutlery & utensils, pull-outs for spices, tray dividers, roll-out trays and caddies for pots & pans; as well as wastebasket cabinets for garbage and
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Assisted Living with Passion and Purpose We had a chance to catch up with the President of Brickmont Senior Living, Cheryl Kochensparger, to find out how Brickmont Senior Living at Milton came to be. Here’s what Cheryl had to say. What sparked your interest in senior living? My brother and I were searching for the perfect senior living setting for my mother. We wanted certain amenities with a nicely appointed feel, larger living suites and an overall elegant, vibrant atmosphere that was affordable. We really couldn’t find anything that fit the bill. What is it about Brickmont that sets it apart from the others? In our research, we found that pricing for assisted living and memory care was really confusing and never really consistent. Most pricing is dependent upon “levels of care” which can always be increased. We have all inclusive pricing which gives our residents and families peace of mind. Additionally, we had been in the hotel business for many years we knew we could build and create a beautiful environment with a strong focus on customer service and hire experienced professionals to ensure the best care, activities and dining; all for an incredibly affordable price. We are a smaller company and that allows us to be really nimble and accommodat-
We are a smaller company and that allows us to be really nimble and accommodating – we want to be the community of choice. ing – we want to be the community of choice. Is there anything new on the horizon with Brickmont senior living? We have all kinds of exciting things in the works. We continue to add to our resident engagement activities which is truly exciting and we have a new community under construction in Woodstock, Georgia that’s scheduled to open late summer of this year. Honestly, we have experienced such a great reception to our Milton community that we felt compelled to offer this kind of value in other locations. Is there anything else you’d like to say? We are just honored to be doing what we are doing. We care for very special people and feel a sense of pride every day. www.brickmont.com
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Introducing REAL ESTATE SUCCESS An Appen Media Group podcast about all things real estate.
5 Tips for Selling a Home in Atlanta For the past several years, Atlanta has been at or near the top of many “best-of” lists, including fastest growing cities. This year, Atlanta was ranked as the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country, mushrooming Rawlings in population by 90,000 people between 2016 and 2017. The reasons are many: excellent job markets, mild climate, a burgeoning film industry, a convenient travel hub and affordable home prices compared to other metros our size. Of course, all of this also adds up to a highly competitive housing market. While there is no shortage of interested buyers, sellers must be diligent in presenting their homes in the best possible light to ensure the buyer makes an offer on their home rather than the (slightly) nicer-looking one down the street. If you’re thinking to cash in on the vibrant housing market, here are five important tips you need to follow for selling your home in Atlanta. Spruce it up. Before listing your home, consider investing in improvements and updates. If your home is more than a few years old, focus on updates to the kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor spaces as buyers tend to be most attracted to these features (plus, they tend to boost selling prices). Also, make sure your flooring looks its best and consider replacing these if necessary. Even a fresh coat of paint and updated landscaping will help. In the Atlanta market, first impressions matter. Price it right. One of the biggest hindrances to a quick sale in Atlanta is pricing a home incorrectly. Atlanta home buyers are market-savvy. If you price it too aggressively in relation to comparable homes in your neighborhood, buyers will either
give you low-ball offers or look elsewhere. If you price it too low, buyers may wonder what’s wrong with your house — and when you do sell, you’ll be selling yourself short. A knowledgeable agent can help you do research on comparable homes in your area to make sure you set a price that the market will support while also being fair to you as the seller. You’ll also sell more quickly without the need for price reductions. Take great photos. First impressions take place online, not at the curb. By the time you have a showing, those prospective buyers have already pored over hundreds if not thousands of photos online. Posting poorlytaken, unfavorably-lit photos can cause your home to be overlooked by many great buyers. Unless you take pictures yourself at a professional level, it’s worth investing in a professional photographer to showcase your home in the best light. Stage your home. These days, staging your home properly can shave months off your listing time and boost your sales price by double-digit percentage points. Failing to stage or staging improperly can have the opposite effect. If you’re still living in your home, make sure you declutter, remove excessive personal touches and store a few furniture pieces, if necessary, to make sure buyers have a clear, welcoming pathway through your home. If your home is already vacant or if you don’t have a budget to hire a staging professional, consider some form of virtual home staging so buyers can visualize your home online with the décor of their choice. Work with an experienced Atlanta agent. All the above tips aside, every home, every neighborhood and every selling experience is different and unique. To maximize your efforts, consider working with an experienced Atlanta real estate agent who can help you create an individualized marketing plan designed to get your home sold quickly and at the best possible price. For more information on selling a home in Atlanta, contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty today at 770.442.7300.
Aug. 27 Episode: Tax Credits
Today on the show Brian and Adam are joined by Jeff “Duke” Mowrer of Buckhead Planning Group to talk about taking advantage of tax credits in Georgia. Find out more about Jeff and Buckhead Planning Group at buckheadpg.com.
Aug. 22 Episode: Real Estate vs. Other Investments On the show this week Brian and Adam chat about why you should consider real estate as a cornerstone part of your investment portfolio. There are pros and cons to every investment instrument and its important to know the difference and what makes the most sense for your particular situation…
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle
Kitchen: Continued from Page 18 recyclables and/or deep drawers. These will make it easier to store foods, drinks and small appliances. 2019 will also see a range of new kitchen storage options throughout the whole kitchen– focused on making daily lives more effortless and making cooking fun. Single Level Multipurpose Kitchen Islands Kitchen islands are no longer an afterthought or something small to squeeze into the space. They have become focal points and the hub of the kitchen. One of the changes emerging is the single level larger sizing, serving multiple
Schools. Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see. uses; especially since we are seeing less wall cabinet space in kitchen design. The kitchen island is meant to create an impact, and its design must make a statement. The 2019 larger kitchen islands will become the jack-of-all-trades. They will have storage solution cabinets and be fitted with various under-counter appliances while also providing seating– serving as a casual dining and/or drinking bar. To accommodate the increased size, we are seeing a tendency for the kitchen island to extend into living room spaces in homes with open plan designs. Remodeling Expo Center is a professional remodeling company with on-site design, showroom and installation services. The company covers all of North Atlanta and is open to the public at 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30342. Remodeling Expo. com, 404-910-3969
Milton Run Located in the new city of Milton, Milton Run is the latest in exclusive homes offered by Patrick Malloy’s Luxury Collection. With only 29 wooded homesites in the heart of Milton priced from the $700s, these homes will sell out fast. Located in the highly ranked Cambridge High School district, these homes offer square footages from 2,806 to 4,251. Milton Run offers 5 farmhouse-styled floorplans from which to choose and options include basement and slab homesites. With 1+ acre homesites, there is sure to be a home that fits your family’s needs. Choose from homes as cozy as 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths or as large as 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Modern living with farmhouse charm resonates throughout the property with beautiful exteriors and charming interiors that combine modern upgrades with the local flavor of horse country. These homes offer the latest in home design for the most discriminating homeowner. The front elevations include brick, real stone, shake, and/or boardn-batten. 10’ smooth ceilings throughout the first floor give these homes a palatial feeling. The gourmet kitchens are large with state-of-the-art appliances plus
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the latest in countertop technology. The open floorplans are designed for ease in entertaining. Milton Run is located in the Birmingham Falls Elementary, Hopewell Middle and Cambridge High School district with easy access to shopping and dining.
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A newly Decorated Model is now open and offers the best in classic farmhouse elegance. The Wellington, a ranch plan, and the Darlington, a 2-story home with a private guest retreat are ready to tour. Known for its pastoral landscapes and tranquil spaces, Milton offers its
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Crabapple Fest returns for its sixth year this weekend. The free event will host over 100 vendors with live music, food and entertainment.
Crabapple Fest returns this weekend By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s popular Crabapple Fest will ring in the fall season this weekend in Downtown Crabapple. This weekend marks the sixth year for the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s exciting to watch Crabapple Fest grow every year,” said Community Outreach Manager Courtney Spriggs. “The community’s love for this festival is what makes it Milton’s unique, signature event.” Attendees can shop from over 100 vendors, including artists, antique dealers, crafters and makers of handmade goods who will line Crabapple Road. Spriggs said some returning favorites include Rustic Stuff of the South, offering handmade art and home goods, and Scribbler Experiment, who will bring decor and other goods that kids can decorate with fabric markers. New vendors include MollyBlue Leather, which offers a variety of handmade leather products, Creative Journey Studios, a new Crabapple Market shop, that will feature unique jewelry. Watercolor artist Mary Booth Cabot also joins this year’s lineup. Attendees can tune into SEC football
once their shopping spree is over. Gas South and Magnolia Golf have partnered to set up a large display that will show games throughout the event. Local artists from the Milton’s Got Talent competition and bluegrass band Mars Hill Porch Pickers will provide live music. Activities for kids will be set up, including a bounce house, a bungee trampoline, a mechanical bull and interactive games. Feeding the hungry crowds this year are Milton’s Cuisine, Cans Taqueria, Mugs on Milton, Cue, Purpose Snackery, Squeezie’s Lemonade and Around the Block Cheesesteaks. Attendees are encouraged to park at Crabapple First Baptist Church, Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School. Shuttles will be provided from Crabapple First Baptist. Vendors and those in attendance should not park at Crabapple Market or in any neighborhood. A detour will begin this Friday at 6 p.m. to divert traffic around Crabapple Road between Birmingham Highway and Itaska Walk. The route will direct traffic along Heritage Walk to Birmingham Highway. The detour will be in effect until 10 p.m. on Saturday.
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NEWS
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National voter registration deadline set for Oct. 9 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The deadline to register for the Nov. 6 general and special midterm elections is fast approaching. Those who plan to vote must register by Tuesday, Oct. 9. Anyone unsure about their voter status or who wants to change their information should visit the Secretary of State website, mvp.sos.ga.gov. Eligible voters can register online at registertovote.sos.ga.gov, by mail or in person at the Georgia Department of Driver Services. To use Georgia’s online voter registration system, residents must have a valid Georgia driver’s license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services with signature on file. For those without a valid driver’s license or identification card, the link allows residents to print a paper registration to mail or deliver to the Voter Registration and Elections Office. The ballots will contain several federal, state and local elections. To see a list of the full candidates who have qualified to run, visit elections. sos.ga.gov/GAElection/CandidateDetails.
Early voting for the Nov. 6 election will start Monday, Oct. 15 and run through Friday, Oct. 26, with weekend voting held Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28. Early voting locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell The Roswell Library at 115 Norcross Street is undergoing renovations and will not be open to early voting this year. Additionally, select outreach sites will be open for two days during this period to help increase voting accessibility. Some of these sites include: • Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek on Oct. 25-26 • Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell on Oct. 20-21 Early voting locations are not the same as Election Day voting locations. To see a list of early voting locations and times, visit fultoncountyga.gov/raehome. For Election Day voting information, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov.
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Milton to honor longtime City Arborist MILTON, Ga. — Milton will celebrate City Arborist Mark Law on Oct. 11 at City Hall for his dedication to the city ahead of his retirement. The nearby community and Fulton County colleagues are invited to attend a public celebration honoring Law and his contributions to the city from 1-4 p.m. Over the last year, Law has been valiantly battling cancer while continuing his work with the city, and he is set to officially retire in November. Law’s efforts enabled Milton to receive its first-ever Tree City USA designation in 2009, and his leadership helped ensure that Milton retained the designation every year since. Law and Principal Planner Michele McIntosh-Ross partnered to design and install Milton’s first gateway signs in 2014. Most recently, Law served in a critical role as the city sought to strengthen its tree canopy preservation ordinance. Finding ways to preserve and showcase the elements that make Milton special has been a passion of Law’s since he first
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joined the city in 2006. Whether it’s helping Milton residents navigate the tree permit process, researching ways to improve the look and feel of Milton’s roundabouts, or exploring the installation of an arboretum at Bell Memorial Park, his love for the Milton community and its residents comes through in all that he does. For those unable to attend the Oct. 11 celebration but would like to share a special message, email the message to the Milton Communications Department at info@cityofmiltonga.us.
CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will honor long-time City Arborist, Mark Law, on Thursday, October 11, 2018. The entire Milton community along with neighboring jurisdictions, and any former Milton and Fulton County colleagues are invited to attend a public celebration honoring Mark Law on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Milton City Hall, located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. Public Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council, Board of Zoning, Design Review Board, Equestrian Committee, Greenspace Committee, Disability Awareness Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Planning Commission may be present at this event. No final action or official business will be transacted.
Milton High School to feature two one-act plays MILTON, Ga. — Milton Theatre Company will produce “1940’s Radio Hour” and “Einstein’s Dreams” as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall. Both shows will first run for two nights Oct. 11 and 12, back to back, at Milton Theatre. The troupe will then travel to compete in the Georgia Thespian Conference. “1940’s Radio Hour,” directed by Michael Vine, is a musical one-act show. In the show, Fabled WOV, a New York radio station, takes to the air at the beginning of World War II to record a live broadcast of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on Dec. 21, 1942. Harassed producer, Clifton Feddington, copes with a difficult lead singer, Johnny Cantone, as well as a delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mic. Based on Alan Lightman’s best-selling novel, “Einstein’s Dreams,” directed by David Hopkins, is set in Switzerland in 1905. The show portrays Einstein, a modest patent clerk in a new marriage, struggling to make ends meet while in the
Performances will be on Thursday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Oct. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. Shows run 45 minutes and 55 minutes, with a brief intermission in between. back of his mind re-conceiving time. “Einstein’s Dreams” reveals Einstein’s imagination as he completes his theory of relativity, envisioning many possible dimensions of time, posing tangled, absurd and poetic worlds that illustrate the tragedy and beauty of the human condition. Performances will be on Thursday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Oct. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. Shows run 45 minutes and 55 minutes, with a brief intermission in between. The performances can be seen at Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton. Reserved seating tickets are available at miltontheatrecompany.com.
CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Regularly Scheduled City of Milton Equestrian Committee Meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 will be held at 5:00 p.m. (instead of 7:00 p.m.) The meeting will take place at City Hall, Community Place, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004
This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A §50-14-1.
This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A §50-14-1.
This is the 24th day of September 2018.
This the 26th day of October 2018.
Sudie Gordon, City Clerk
Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
DEATH NOTICES Oberia Bland, 91, of Cumming, passed away September 21, 2018 Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. James Brinks, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
George Eubanks, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Joseph Sliman, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away September 25, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Gail D. Miller, 77, of Roswell, passed away September 18, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Roberta Stewart, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away September 18, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Shirley Thomas, 83, of Roswell, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Edith Wentworth, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away September 26, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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Centennial 14, Alpharetta 6:
Centennial prevails over Alpharetta in another series thriller By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta and Centennial rivalry series served another exciting battle Friday night with the Knights winning a tight contest to improve to 3-0 in Region 7-AAAAAA play. This contest was the fourth straight meeting between the teams decided by one score, Friday’s contest could have been decided earlier. Centennial led 7-3 with under five seconds remaining in the second quarter when Alpharetta’s Bryce Trout lined up for a 39-yard field goal. The Knights blocked the kick, but as the ball was scooped by a Centennial player, an official blew a whistle, calling the play dead. As the Centennial band entered the field and players made their way to the locker rooms, officials called the players back out. Due to the errant whistle, and with no penalties on the play of the legal kick, officials called the kick to be replayed. Trout converted his second attempt, sending the Knights’ stands and sidelines into an angered frenzy. However, the Knights came out on top with stout defensive play, a touchdown pass from Max Brosmer to Freddy Fairley early in the fourth quarter and a stop on the final play of the game. “I couldn’t be prouder of my kids and my assistant coaches,” head coach Michael Perry said. “[The blocked kick whistle] was the most horrendous call I’ve seen in my life, but we said at half-
time that’s like life. So how are you going to respond?” The Knights’ defense answered the call by holding the Raiders off the scoreboard in the second half despite 210 yards passing from quarterback Will Gerdes and 124 rushing yards from Kevin Watkins. “The defensive effort was tremendous, and I’m especially proud of how our secondary played because Alpharetta has some great receivers.” Alpharetta also helped Centennial’s cause with dropped passes and costly penalties in Knights’ territory. The Raiders defense also had a strong showing, but the Knights found pay dirt by chipping away and with an 80-yard touchdown from Brosmer to Richard Shaw in the second quarter. Brosmer was 17-25 passing for 245 yards. Shaw, Drake Mason and Freddy Fairley each had four crucial receptions in the absence of standout Julian Nixon who is out for the season with an injury. “Everybody counted us out when Julian Nixon got hurt,” Perry said. “Freddie and Drake, my two outside receivers, they played outstanding tonight.” Alpharetta set up a thrilling finish by driving to Centennial’s 19-yard line with five seconds remaining. However, Kevon Angry interception Gerdes on a desperation pass to the end zone to ice the game. The Knights’ dramatic win earned them payback from their heartbreaking loss to the Raiders last year. Alpharetta
InvItatIon to BId Speed taBle and pedeStrIan Improvement project ItB nUmBer 18-pW10 Sealed BIdS dUe date: octoBer 25, 2018 2:00pm local tIme Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in 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 Speed Table and Pedestrian Improvement Project will be posted on the following websites the week of September 27, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
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Alpharetta’s Jaden Slocum and Jared Rumph make a tackle on Centennial’s Drake Mason. erased a two score lead in the fourth quarter and won with a field goal as time expired. It remains Centennial’s only region loss in Perry’s tenure. “The kids have had this game circled for a long time,” Perry said.
The win propels the Knights to a tie atop the region standings with Johns Creek. Centennial returns to action Friday against Chattahoochee. Alpharetta (3-2, 2-1) travels to play North Atlanta.
Sawnee EMC Among the Lowest Electric Rates in Georgia Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (Sawnee) announced today that it ranks seventh (7th) best out of all 94 electric utilities in Georgia with regard to lowest residential electric rates, at the 1,500 kWh level, according to the recently published GA Public Service Commission (PSC) Summer 2018 Residential Rate Survey. These results show that Sawnee continues to improve its overall rate competitiveness and has improved its overall ranking by one (1) place from last year’s survey. These results were recently published at the Ga. PSC’s website (www.psc.state.ga.us). “This most recent ranking is a testament to the dedication of the men and women who come to work each day, and to the conservative leadership of our Board, for the direct benefit of our members and the communities we serve,” states Blake House, Vice President of Member Services. “We collectively work each day to do the best job we can for our members and that means keeping the lights on and keeping our rates as low as possible,” he adds. Sawnee also recently received from the 2018 J. D. Power Award* for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Electric Cooperatives” with a score of 804 out of 1,000 points. No other electric utility in Georgia scored this high on the survey. Additionally, as of September 10th, Sawnee received the highest American Satisfaction Index (ACSI) score measured in 2018 of all Touchstone Energy cooperatives in the nation. Sawnee scored a 93 on their 100-point scale. Sawnee is focused on delivering on the promise of low cost electric service, superior reliability, and exceptional value to its members. “We have been focused on keeping our costs low and managing our retail rates for some time, all the while meeting the extremely high expectations of our members by providing a best in class customer experience and a very reliable service in all conditions” states Michael A. Goodroe, President and CEO of Sawnee. “Operating efficiently is essential to our overall mission and is a core principle of this great organization”. *Sawnee EMC received the highest score in the Cooperatives segment of the J.D. Power 2018 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study of customers’ satisfaction among electric residential customers. Visit //jdpower.com/awards. About Sawnee EMC Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to approximately 174,800 accounts in seven (7) counties of greater north Georgia. Sawnee’s assets exceed $642 million, with energy sales of 3.7 billion kWh and annual revenue of $313 million. With a team of approximately 330 dedicated professionals and over 10,896 miles of distribution line, Sawnee stands ready at all times to meet the needs of its members/owners. SEMC strives daily to live up to their motto… “At Sawnee EMC, We’re More Than Electricity, We’re Service”. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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kids’ $100.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning Services
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Handyman
TRS HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Painting, Electrical and MORE Excellent References. Call Tanner, 404-9077646 or email swayne.tanner28@ gmail.com FREE ESTIMATES RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-6050340
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Haulers
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Home Improvement
Pinestraw
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Landscaping
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Ralph Rucker
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