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Milton High School honors its past Centennial jubilee observes history within community By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Dozens gathered on the front lawn of Milton High School Oct. 23 to kick off a full-day of festivities marking the school’s centennial anniversary. Students, alumni, faculty, family and community members heard remarks from school Principal Brian Jones and Milton City Councilman Peyton Jamison to kick off the day. Jamison spoke of the school’s legacy and its future. “Every student who goes through Milton High has a chance to nurture their minds, to expand their horizons, to find their loves and talents and to develop into their best possible selves. That’s what a great school does, and no place has done it better over the years than Milton High,” Jamison said. “Congratulations on an extraordinary 100 years and cheers that Milton High’s next 100 years will just be as impressive and impactful as it is on the city today.” After the remarks, the school’s choir and wind ensemble — accompanied by some alumni — performed an updated arrangement of the Milton High School alma mater anthem. Class of 2010 alum and composer Nathan Hudson was tasked with making
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Dozens gather Oct. 23 for Milton High School’s centennial anniversary celebration. the song unique to the school. “As I was thinking about how to reimagine the alma mater, it’s not like I had to write a new one, cause it doesn’t need that, but it needed a reimagining,” Hudson said. “Because the world demands a reimagining and Milton
is rising to do that. We are preparing students in new and fresh ways to be modern, active members of our society and it’s really special.” Following performances by the
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MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council labored for seven hours Oct. 18 to strike a balance over amendments to the city’s alcohol beverage licensing ordinance. The action drew a packed house at City Hall, and many spoke against changes that would impact existing businesses, like Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards and Billy Allen’s, a piano bar and restaurant set to open soon in downtown Crabapple. Painted Horse Winery owner Pamela Jackson is no stranger at City Hall. In August, the council approved a permit request to allow the winery to host certain events like kid’s birthday parties or other “agricultural-related” activities, temporarily ending months of heated discussions among the council, the business and surrounding homeowners about how
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Vandals deface business along Deerfield Plaza MILTON, Ga. — Police were dispatched to the Deerfield Plaza shopping mall along Ga. 9 for reports of vandalism Oct. 13. The complainant said someone spray-painted lewd graffiti on the back of the Ackerman & Company office build-
ing. The complainant said someone used the same colored paint to mark the wall with lewd photos two weeks before. He said he didn’t call police on that occasion and simply painted over the graffiti. This time, the man wanted to document the vandalism because it was the second time it happened in less than a month, he told police. The damage was valued at $400.
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GBI: Rape suspect may have more victims By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping Roswell police identify additional sexual assault victims who may be linked to a former local science teacher. Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault with intent to rape a child under 14, aggravated child molestation, sexual assault by persons in supervisory authority, enticing a
child for indecent purposes and false imprisonment of a child less than 14. Roswell detectives, with help from the Holly Springs Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Vandel at his work at L yndon Academy in Holly Springs Sept. 2. However, the assault of a seventhgrade student in his science and math class is reported to have occurred in March 2020, while Vandel was still teaching at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, according to arrest warrants. The Roswell charter
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school serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Investigators believe there are more victims in Holly Springs, Canton, Woodstock, Valdosta, Duluth, Savannah and Midland, Georgia, as well as Opelika, Alabama. GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said the agency was asked to help because of the multijurisdictional implications. All the victims who have been identified so far were under the age of 15
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Milton opens greenspace off Lackey Road formerly belonging to Wolff family By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Imagine a greenspace in the City of Milton with rolling trails, a bubbling creek, flourishing flora and wildlife, and a picturesque lake. Beginning Oct. 28, Milton residents and visitors are invited to explore those features and more at the city’s Lackey Road greenspace. This is the first time the city has opened the property to the public since it was purchased from the Wolff family in December 2018, with the guidance of the Milton Greenspace Advisory Committee and approval of the City Council. The 106-acre natural preserve sits in southwest Milton off a remote gravel road easily accessible from Arnold Mill Road. It features a 1.5-mile loop trail plus a roughly .3-mile trail that goes to Sweet Apple Road. The city plans to add more trails in the coming years. Parks and Recreation Manager Tom McKIveen said in a statement that the property is a gem and the start of more great things to come. “We can’t wait for Milton citizens to connect with nature in this beautiful property,” he said. Milton voters approved a $25 mil-
lion greenspace bond in 2016 for the city to acquire land for parks, trails and greenspace, including conservation land, wildlife habitat and natural areas. Greenspace areas are set aside for passive use, meaning trails or walking areas are allowed on the property but no new buildings or active recreation programming, such as sports, are allowed. The Lackey Road greenspace was purchased from the Wolff family, who referred to the property as Lhakapani – a combination that translates in Urdu to abundance of water for the creeks, waterfalls and lake within it. Milton Communications Director Greg Botelho said Bernard Wolff recalled staying on the property in a simple structure on weekends with his family while growing up before eventually moving there full time. His neighbors at one time included Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist and author Celestine Sibley. Over the years, the family installed some trails with help from the U.S. Forestry Service but is now pleased their beloved, serene getaway has become an accessible, well-maintained greenspace to those who enjoy spending time in nature. “We really did not want to see this place destroyed by development,” Wolff
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The City of Milton opened its 106-acre greenspace off Lackey Road for the first time Oct. 28, featuring trails, a creek and a lake. said in a statement issued by the city. “We thought that the highest and best use was [to] make it somewhere that people could enjoy.” Visitors to the Lackey Road greenspace can park in a newly installed gravel parking lot that can accommodate about 15 vehicles and should come prepared to traverse a moderate trail with occa-
sionally steeper slopes and intermittent creek crossings. Among other projects in the works, the city is adding new trails at the former Milton Country Club. The new trail, pier and pavilion at Providence Park should also open in the coming weeks. To learn more about the greenspace bond, visit cityofmiltonga.us/greenspace.
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Teacher: Continued from Page 2 when the incidents occurred, she said. The investigation into the Roswell case began Aug. 31. According to the warrants, the student reported to the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology that prior to the incident Vandel had been rubbing her shoulders and touching her breasts throughout the school year. But when the school reached out to the Division of Family and Children Services, the student’s mother said
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she never heard from them. The warrants also state Vandel’s classroom was moved from an outside trailer to a classroom inside the main building so that it “would not be so isolated.” This was after a school administrator allegedly said she felt uncomfortable that several girls were going to the trailer to spend time with Vandel during recess, lunch and after school. Another school employee told investigators Vandel kept roaches, lizards and a hedgehog in his classroom to encourage students to spend time with him when they were not in class and that he would consistently give them candy and ice cream when they did visit his classroom, according to the warrants. Vandel was either fired or resigned from the school, the warrants state, after the same school employee found chat sessions on his computer where he was “targeting a few specific girls and initiating conversation.” In 2007, Vandel requested early reinstatement of his teaching certificate but was denied. According to Georgia Professional Standards Commission meeting minutes, it was suspended for two years from 2006-2008 for violations including criminal acts, abuse of students and professional conduct. Other potential violations after his license was reinstated are unknown.
Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, holds a roach in his mouth in 2018, while teaching at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell. Vandel was listed as a math, science and engineering teacher at the L yndon Academy at the time of his arrest. The warrants state he was still giving students candy and ice cream and keeping animals in his classroom, where he regularly encouraged them to stop by to take care of the animals. Vandel is being held at the Fulton County Jail. He was denied bond at his first court appearance Sept. 3. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Roswell detective Cheryl Dickerson by email at cdickerson@roswellgov.com or by calling 770-640-4453.
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Milton residents continue push to ‘fire’ Fulton County from running city’s elections By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Kevin Muldowney is one of five residents who said at the Oct. 18 City Council meeting they want the council to revisit a proposal to have Milton run its own elections starting in 2022. After hearing their concerns, Councilman Rick Mohrig requested that the matter be added to the Nov. 8 council work session agenda. “Kind of to formalize what we’ve been talking about so we can actually move forward or back away from it,” Mohrig said. The motion passed unanimously. In August, a group of residents told the City Council they did not support the city entering into a contract with Fulton County to conduct its municipal elections, citing questions of integrity in the 2020 General Election and added costs in this year’s agreement. Under the agreement, it will cost the city $84,000 to conduct the General Election. If a runoff is required, it will cost the city an additional $70,000, bringing the total to $154,000. The county is no longer reimbursing cities for ballots that are not cast by eligible voters. Runoff elections in Milton typically
draw less than 10% voter turnout. A recent feasibility study has determined that it would cost Milton about $120,000 to oversee its own elections using paper ballots and seven ballot boxes. City Manager Steve Krokoff told the council it would take five years to break even, according to the study. The council moved forward with the agreement with Fulton County, mainly because of the limited time and resources they had to prepare for the election on Nov. 2, but Muldowney said they should continue to pursue the matter to ensure “Milton’s voters are heard.” Other residents agreed. “As a citizen of Milton, I believe we should fire Fulton County from running our municipal elections,” Nia Corsten said. “The direct outcome would be better local elections with trusted results. Furthermore, they will be run much more efficiently and transparently. … This isn’t a political issue nor is it a Democrat or Republican issue. This is simply being good stewards of our taxpayer dollars.” Corsten referenced an internal audit that was released in August, showing 10 administrative and fiscal mismanagement issues by Fulton County’s elections board during the 2020 election cycle. They include a lack of standard
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Although the county tries to convince us this would cost us more, we all know that Fulton County has no real concern or care for what things cost.” ROBERT PEDRO Resident of Milton operating procedures in the department, inconsistent procurement procedures, untimely payment of invoices, improper payment of services, inadequate safeguarding of assets and inadequate departmental accountability and oversight of financial transactions. The audit also noted one concern over the misclassification of expenditures. Additionally, Linda Garland referenced the recent firing of two Fulton County election workers for allegedly shredding 300 paper voter registration applications shortly before the start of early voting on Oct. 12. The case has since been referred to Fulton County
District Attorney Fani Willis. “Some of those 300 votes could have easily included Milton city citizen votes,” Garland said. Robert Pedro said he would like to see Milton implement paper balloting if it ever does manage its own elections. “Although the county tries to convince us this would cost us more, we all know that Fulton County has no real concern or care for what things cost,” Pedro said. “Since they have not trued up the cost of past local elections, I’m sure that Milton can do it both more efficiently and more cost-effectively while also restoring integrity and confidence to the process.” None of the residents who spoke during the meeting presented a plan. Despite the internal audit and firing of election workers, Superior Court Judge Brian Amero dismissed a lawsuit against members of the Fulton County Election Board Oct. 13 which alleged there were fraudulent mail-in ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election. Amero said the lawsuit lacked standing. It was the last remaining major lawsuit over the state’s 2020 election. The day before the ruling, Georgia investigators also told the court they were unable to find any evidence of fraudulent ballots.
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JAMI TUCKER HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO PROTECT MILTON “Our city council has a responsibility to you to stand up and protect our unique values and community in Milton. ”
Jami Tucker is the only candidate currently serving the City of Milton now.
Jami was appointed by the Mayor and continues to serve on the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and she actively works to protect our city’s unique quality of life.
Jami Tucker proudly protected our country and freedoms as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Jami also completed the Citizens’ Police Academy, is a leader for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and strongly supports our local police and fire departments.
Jami Tucker knows how to engage the community and build consensus.
Jami has previously led a 500-member organization in fighting a high density development, and successfully defeated a county-wide $100 million annual tax increase. She earned her MBA in Finance at Northwestern University and has over 20 years of financial planning and budget analysis experience. Jami Tucker has been married to her husband Brett for 23 years and they have 3 children. Their family rescues senior dogs and enjoys sports and outdoor activities.
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Milton Restaurant Week will return for 2nd year MILTON, Ga. — Milton-based Rountree Group Integrated Communications has announced its second annual Milton Restaurant Week, Nov. 5-13. The even showcases local restaurants through food, fellowship and spirits. The culinary affair attracts food lovers from surrounding North Fulton communities, while giving its sponsors a chance to promote special menus and venues. The event initially began in 2020. “The idea began in fall 2019 and was launched in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic to help support our restaurant community,” said Don Rountree, president of Rountree Group and founder of Milton Restaurant Week. Sponsoring this year’s Milton Restaurant Week, the City of Milton and Crabapple Market will be alongside a few other local businesses including: Milton Business Council, Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, 7 Acre BarNGrill, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails and The Union Restaurant. This year’s participating restaurants will offer several of their most popular
lunch and dinner dishes, along with specialty crafted cocktails. Visitors will have the option to try new cuisine from four sponsoring restaurants at a discounted price as part of the week-long event. Selections will include cuisine ranging from pristine Southern dishes to classic Irish favorites. “Milton offers a variety of foods from Southern favorites to craft cocktails,” said Ben Huard of GO Agency, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Chairman Circle member and founding member of the Milton Business Council. “I for one enjoy date nights, family favorites and celebrating milestones right around the corner from our home or office. We love our local partners so supporting local restaurants just makes sense.” Those interested will be able to stay updated on participating restaurants and specific details @miltonrestaurantweek on Instagram and Facebook. For all other inquiries, please contact Don Rountree at don@rountreegroup.com.
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Continued from Page 1 much can go on at the property. Now before the council again, Jackson said it seemed like a “very personal vendetta” was being taken out on her and appealed to council members Joe Longoria and Rick Mohrig to visit the winery before making a decision. She took special issue with a proposal adding language that would limit consumption on-premises to no more than 20 feet immediately adjacent to a farm winery’s tasting room. Jackson said it would affect her ability to host education classes on her property, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “You all have done everything you can to squeeze me as tight as you can to make it as difficult as you possibly can,” Jackson said. “I’m not even sure what to say anymore. … I would ask you to please turn this down and give me a chance to make it.” Ray Parker, who does not live in Milton but supports Jackson, said he didn’t understand why the council would impose such a restriction. “Why? Why are we doing this? Why are we making them sit on the patio?” Parker asked. “Is somebody angry at her that they want people to sit on the patio? Why? She’s got all this beautiful property. So those little things like that, they’re little to you but they’re deathblows to her. … She’s been here for three years. You’re going to put her in a situation where she can’t survive.” The council ultimately approved the amendment. Council members also approved an amendment requiring that a farm winery’s tasting room be at least 50 feet from a property line and no more than 2,500 square feet in size. Yet another amendment sets farm winery tasting hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Before the council voted, one resident, Tony Rich, spoke in favor of shorter hours of operation. “Once the line is crossed and you start selling wine by the glass into the evening hours, the winery becomes more like a bar and less like a true farm winery,” Rich said. “That type of business belongs downtown and not in our quiet, residential neighborhood.” In other matters related to the alcohol ordinance, the council approved an amendment allowing “ancillary tasting” of beer and wine in retail package stores in amounts allowed by state law. But, it limited the hours to from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Liquor tastings would only be allowed in distilleries and micro-distilleries. Another amendment limits estab-
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Community members, many in support of the owners of Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards and Bill Allen’s, follow discussions of a new alcohol beverage licensing ordinance at the Oct. 18 Milton City Council meeting. lishments from offering “bring your own beer,” or BYOB, opportunities to beer and wine only. The practice would be allowed from 9 a.m. to one hour before closing Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to one hour before closing Sunday. The council spent a large portion of the meeting discussing, and then approving, an amendment to prohibit establishments with a 70-30 alcoholfood ratio from remaining open until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday but made an exception for Billy Allen’s. When it opens, Billy Allen’s will be allowed to renew its alcohol license under the same terms and conditions as when it was approved, meaning it will be able to have a 70-30 ratio and remain open until 2 a.m. Owner Billy Allen said these conditions were crucial to the success of his business, adding that his lease is for 20 years. “My intention to come here was initially by invitation…,” Allen said. “I was simply brought here to entertain. …. I ask you with all due respect to please consider those things and allow me to do what I came here to do.” The audience applauded Allen as he walked back to his seat, but resident Mary Cronk said she supported the city’s efforts to tighten its alcohol regulations. Before the meeting, she sent the council information on Cumming, Johns Creek, Roswell and Sandy Springs’ alcoholic beverage ordinances and said most neighboring cities allow a 50-50 alcohol-food ratio that applies to eating establishments and brewpubs. Cronk said Alpharetta has a 60-40 alcohol-food ratio for a wine bar, and Atlanta is the only other nearby city
Painted Horse Winery owner Pamela Jackson walks back from the podium after asking the Milton City Council to turn down a proposed amendment to the city’s alcohol beverage licensing ordinance.
Billy Allen is the owner of a forthcoming piano bar, set to open soon in downtown Crabapple. Under the terms of its alcohol license, it will be able to have a 70-30 ratio and remain open until 2 a.m.
with a higher alcohol-food ratio. While city officials say they oppose allowing bars in Milton, Cronk said the city is awfully close to the 75-25 alcohol-food ratio that constitutes a bar. “Allowing an establishment to have an alcohol-to-food ratio so close to that of a bar does not seem to be in keeping with our city’s values,” Cronk said. “I ask you to please reconsider those ratios and lower it to something that’s closer to what our neighboring cities have….” The last few amendments the council approved require that any establishment’s application for a new alcohol license be advertised on the property and in a local newspaper; strike the definition of city food markets, court-
yard markets, food halls and food hall cafes as current options for alcoholrelated licenses; and prohibit “liquor selling establishments” such as package stores from selling CBD products, vaping products, “games of chance” and/or video games. Although not all the votes were unanimous, the council reserved the right to revisit the changes in the future. The city currently has a moratorium on new alcohol applications for craft beer, wine markets, limited tap establishments and limited-service restaurants. It does not apply to businesses that are renewing their licenses, are already licensed, or have been working with city staff on alcohol applications.
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Roswell deals with fallout from Oxbo Road project investigation By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell has begun implementing recommendations cited in an investigation into the mismanagement of the Oxbo Road realignment project. Interim City Administrator Michael Fischer made the announcement at an Oct. 12 City Council meeting. Two days later, with no public announcement, the city suddenly unlisted director of Transportation Muhammad Rauf from its staff directory. He was replaced by Dan Skalsky, who is currently listed as both the interim director of Transportation and director of Environmental and Public Works. Transportation project fact sheets have also been updated, naming Engineering Manager Greg Nicolas as the project manager. Community Relations Director Julie Brechbill declined to share any details about Rauf’s employment with the city. “The City of Roswell does not discuss personnel matters with the media or the public,” Brechbill said in an Oct. 14 email. The investigation, launched in February, came in the wake of delays
associated with the Oxbo Road realignment project that has ended up costing the city millions in cost overruns. It was conducted by the law firm Jarrard & Davis. Rauf was named director of Transportation in 2019 after Steve Acenbrak retired from the position after 15 years. Rauf worked as Acenbrak’s deputy director. At the Oct. 12 City Council meeting, Fischer said about 26 recommendations were listed in the report to improve the city’s transportation project practices, including five “minimal and key modifications.” They include identifying a project manager, tracking the project’s progression, adopting a resolution to be legally entitled to acquire property without appraisals for low-value properties, using an acquisition checklist and creating a more robust and demanding agenda approval process. Fischer said the first recommendation city staff acted on was naming the director of transportation the project manager, starting Oct. 12. However, that has since changed. As project manager, Nicolas will be responsible for coordinating staff across various city departments, with
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Court clears Alpharetta in decision to ban Confederate flag in parade By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A federal appeals court decision in September has breathed new life into efforts to revive the traditional Old Soldiers Day Parade. The Northern Arc Old Soldiers Day Foundation gave up on efforts to stage its own parade this year after failing to agree on costs with the City of Alpharetta over police and public works expenses. The impasse came after a nearly 50-year partnership between the city and the local American Legion Post 201 to sponsor the event every August. The city withdrew its formal support in 2019 after it was named in a lawsuit filed by members of the Roswell Mills Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans. At issue was whether the city could sponsor an event that banned the group from displaying the Confederate battle flag in the parade. While the city won an initial court ruling, and the 2019 parade went off without incident, the Sons of Confederate Veterans members appealed the decision, and Alpharetta officials voted later in the year to pull out of the partnership. Now, a federal appeals court has ruled the city did not violate the constitutional rights of the Sons of Confederate Veterans when it banned the flag. The judges wrote that the parade honors veterans who fought for the rights of “everyone,” and it was permissible for the city to deny the flag request. Tom Richardson, chairman of the Northern Arc Old Soldiers Day Foundation, said Monday that the nonprofit will renew its efforts to get Alpharetta back on board.
Fallout: Continued from Page 12 ment by city staff that led to delays and millions of dollars in cash settlements. The report stated that on many occasions the land acquisition manager was meeting with property owners and agreeing to revisions without consulting the engineering staff as to the feasibility of the changes. “In many cases,” it states, “the land acquisition manager was requesting a third-party surveyor to complete revisions related to design, right-of-way, and easement takes and then proceeding to closure without notifying the project manager/engineering manager of the changes.” “Right-of-way staff should have a knowledge of transportation projects or be accompanied by the project manager/engineering manager, or his representative from the transportation department when meeting with property owners about design issues during their negotiations,” the report states. “Design changes should be completed by the engineer of record.” As part of the investigation, the law firm interviewed close to a dozen current and former city officials who had been directly involved in the project,
The Foundation was formed to conduct and support activities that honor and recognize veterans, Richardson said, and it would serve as sole sponsor of the parade event. It would apply for the appropriate permits, “thus becoming the legal party of record for the conduct of the event, removing the City of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 from legal responsibilities but still allowing them to participate and support the parade.” During meetings this summer, members of the Foundation’s Parade Committee said the event is not locked in Alpharetta and could be held elsewhere. Nevertheless, the group found itself parsing costs with Alpharetta as August approached. But, the tab for city services was more than the Foundation could meet. So, as in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit held a private event to honor service veterans on the American Legion Post 201 grounds in August. Thomas said that in light of the court ruling, the Foundation will renew efforts to hold the parade. “The Northern Arc will approach the City of Alpharetta to request the City Council to reverse their decision to sponsor the parade, and with the removal of legal jeopardy, the city will provide police and public works support the 2022 Old Soldiers Day Parade which would be held on the first Saturday in August,” Thomas said in a statement. “This event, honoring veterans, was always a highly attended event with high school bands, football teams and cheerleaders; groups representing a cross section of military and military support groups that recognized the participation of the United States Military from the Revolutionary War all the way
some since the project’s earliest days. This was the only time Rauf was mentioned by name in the entire report. It also mentioned City Attorney David Davidson, Transportation Deputy Director Rob Dell-Ross, Land Acquisition Coordinator Claire Bruce, Nicolas, former Land Development Manager Clyde Stricklin and Acenbrak. Davidson and Dell-Ross are still listed in the city’s staff directory. Moving forward, Mayor Lori Henry said updates about the city’s transportation projects would be shared at each City Council meeting in the “Mayor’s Report.” “I had promised to the public we would be updating you on a regular basis on transportation processes that we’re putting into place so that Roswell will function and carry on in a much more productive manner,” Henry said at the Oct. 12 council meeting. The City Council is set to consider allocating another $616,802 to the Oxbo Road realignment project at the Transportation Committee meeting at City Hall on Oct. 27. Officials estimate the project will cost close to $14 million. Initial estimates had put the total cost at $9 million. The project is expected to be completed next fall. Neither Henry nor Fischer responded to requests for comment.
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The Centennial and Roswell High School JROTC hold the flags of the U.S. Military during opening ceremonies of the 2017 Old Soldiers Day.
through Afghanistan.” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin, who at the time of the lawsuit called it a “damn shame,” said he could not comment on the appellate court ruling because the case may be appealed to a higher court. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said there has been no discussion about reviving Alpharetta’s participation in the Old Soldiers Day Parade. “As far as we’re concerned, we’re out of the parade business,” Drinkard said. “We haven’t had any further discussion about it since the decision was made [to] remove our sponsorship of the event.”
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Milton City Councilman Peyton Jamison delivers remarks at Milton High School’s centennial anniversary celebration Oct. 23. At front, are members of the MHS choir. 2 The Milton High School drumline performs Saturday morning. 3 Milton High School cheerleaders perform for the crowd. 4 Guests stand for pictures with Milton High School’s mascot, Eddie the Eagle, at the school’s centennial anniversary celebration Oct. 23. 5 Milton High School principal Brian Jones cuts the ribbon on the “100th Anniversary Stadium Wall.” 1
Celebration: Continued from Page 1 school’s drumline and cheerleading squad, the crowd dispersed to walk the campus, register for raffles, speak to former classmates, interact with Eddie the Eagle and play cornhole. Later in the morning was a ribbon cutting ceremony on the “100th Anniversary Stadium Wall” located just outside the football stadium. Forming part of the wall are the original Milton High School cornerstones from 1921. The school’s first campus was constructed in 1921 and located near downtown Alpharetta. MHS moved to its current home on Birmingham Highway in 2005. Former principal, assistant principal, teacher and 50-year supporter of the high school Phil Thomas gave remarks about the wall, its story and its significance. “Today we’re also celebrating that merger of the two schools,” Thomas said. “Milton is carrying forward since 2005 in this location, but you’ll notice that on each corner of this wall, the
booster club was willing to put these two cornerstones. You may recognize them. They are the original cornerstones of the building built by the Milton County Board of Education in 1921. So, carrying forth the legacy of Milton High School, and that’s what we’re celebrating here today.” The Milton High School Centennial Anniversary Committee was formed over the cornerstones back in 2017. Thomas and Committee Chairwoman Jackie Angel visited the old school after the site was chosen as the new location for Fulton County Schools’ Innovation Academy. Before the original structure was torn down, Angel and Thomas requested the cornerstones be preserved. That day in 2017 and the reminiscences Angel and Thomas shared, Angel said, led them to launch the Centennial Anniversary Committee. While walking the old campus that day, Angel and Thomas also came upon a plaque which had dedicated the football field to former Milton High School teacher, counselor and coach Sonny Hawkins in 1992. Hawkins had also served as the press box announcer at football games for 25 years.
“Mr. Hawkins, he was known as the voice of the Eagles,” Angel said. After getting permission from Hawkins’ daughters to keep the plaque and use it to memorialize Hawkins and share the school’s history, Angel said the school’s touchdown club will install the plaque on the opposite side of the wall for passersby to read for years to come. “So, we have a little bit of the old original Milton that’s coming over here,” Angel said. Many of the attendees on Saturday had not yet set foot on the school’s new campus, including class of 1963 graduate and Milton resident Jim Thompson. Back in high school, Thompson was a unique participant in the MHS basketball program. Instead of playing on the boys’ team, Thompson served as coach and bus driver for the ladies’ team. Thompson had moved away in 2000 to Daytona Beach, Florida, but he and his wife returned to Milton last year. Since coming home, Thompson said he’s regularly met up with former classmates and was excited to see them all at the centennial celebration. He also said he was proud to be a part of Milton’s century-long legacy. Now, the school doesn’t have student
coaches for sports, but one of the newest members of the Milton High School community was also happy to be present Saturday morning. Reef, the school’s therapy dog, came to MHS two years ago. He spends most of his time with 22-year Milton High School faculty member, Deb Schaefer. Students sometimes pet him for good luck, Schaefer said, especially before last year’s Advanced Placement exams. Reef is a companion most often for students in English as a second language courses and for students with disabilities. Demand for Reef’s seemingly infinite pool of love is growing, Schaefer said. She has begun working with the counseling department to provide more students the opportunity to come and sit with Reef during the school day whenever they need a furry friend. Attendees also received tours of the school’s campus, enjoyed food trucks and games, won raffles, saw student performances and witnessed the premiere of the Milton High School history documentary, among other festivities. Four years in the making, Saturday’s all-day celebration recounted MHS’ storied past and set the community up for a fruitful start to their second century.
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Spooky Mill returns to nature preserve By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The communityfavorite Spooky Mill will resume haunting the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve this year. The family-friendly event will be divided into two parts on Oct. 30. From 1-4 p.m. the preserve will host Junior Spooky, focused on younger children. From 6-9 p.m. it will host Ooky Spooky which will have more haunts, better for older children and adults. While the event is hosted around Halloween, Board of Directors President Lara Maltby said Spooky Mill really serves as a fall festival for the community, highlighting autumnal traditions from various cultures. “We’re trying to make it be not just about Halloween, but about celebrating fall, because in many different cultures it’s a time of celebration and it’s a time of community building,” Maltby said. “Fall festivals are all about bringing the community together, celebrating the bounty of the harvest, celebrating the triumph of light over impending darkness, so we’re trying to bring a little bit of that in.” Junior Spooky will feature a bouncy house, carnival games and activities in addition to an “Interview with a Vampire
Bat” as well as a spooky-season themed puppet show presented by Hall of Cryptids. Those ready for a little more scare will be rewarded at Ooky Spooky. Visitors will get a chance to tour the preserve’s serpent house and take a haunted night hike through the woods. After dark, the preserve will also have a campfire and a night predator show, where visitors can witness owls and other birds of prey during their hunting hours. Tickets to participate in activities can be purchased for $1 each. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve was not sure whether they would be able to host Spooky Mill this year. Maltby said it was on the chopping block during budget cuts following lost revenue during the pandemic. However, after receiving unexpected funds from local flower farmer Wills LaCrosse’s sunflower field, Spooky Mill went back on the schedule. “It’s still a lot of fun and it’s something that we offer for the community to enjoy,” Maltby said. Some version of Spooky Mill has been hosted by the preserve for 10 years, and organizers are excited to have it back, Maltby said. For more information on this year’s Spooky Mill, visit autreymill.org.
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Premier Dermatology – Providing excellence. Every patient. Every time. Brought to you by - Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Congratulations to Premier Dermatology and Mohs surgery of Atlanta for its fourth year in a row of being voted Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Fulton! Since opening in 2017, Premier Dermatology has quickly become the go-to dermatology practice for quality and comprehensive dermatologic care. As in years past, I decided to sit down with Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek, PA-C to get their take on their success and to learn a bit more about them. Alyssa: Hey you two! Thanks for meeting with me again. Winning the Best Dermatologist and Best Vein specialist for four years in a row means you must be doing something right! To what do you contribute your continued success? Dr. Taylor: Thank you! Well, I believe that my patients understand our sincerity and our dedication to their healthcare. Kathryn and I and our amazing team all honestly care about our patients and their wellbeing. I hope that that sincerity comes through during our interactions. We always strive to give our patients our complete attention and to learn more about an individual as a person as well as a patient. There are plenty of times when a patient brings something to our attention or when a case compels us to do additional research. Kathryn and I are constantly collaborating and advocating on our patients’ behalf. I believe that comes through. Kathryn: I agree with everything that Dr. Taylor said, our team really is wonderful. And we have received a lot of compliments that the practice has a personal and “boutique” feel, even as we deliver care that is scientific and academic. Alyssa: Dr. Taylor we all know that you are a board-certified dermatologist, and a fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. There is no doubt of your ability to skillfully handle dermatology and skin cancer patients. How many surgeries have you performed now? Dr. Taylor: Oh, probably over 10,000, but more important than the number is the type of cases that we are treating. I believe that we are one of the only practices in the state of Georgia that performs true Mohs surgery for melanoma on the face. Many of the surgeries that we perform are truly lifesaving, and I am proud of the type of work that we perform. Alyssa: How does varicose vein treatment fit into your practice and
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Alpharetta OKs altered plans for mixed-use development By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A $250 million, mixed-use development planned for Alpharetta’s Northwinds area is moving forward after the City Council granted a variance allowing for an increase in height for some 60 townhomes planned for the site. TPA Group won city approval Oct. 18 for modifications to its earlier plans for what was formerly known as “360 Tech Village” at Lakeview Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road. In addition to the townhomes, Lakeview/TPA will include close to 250 apartments, along with more than 31,000 square feet of retail/restaurant, and 630,000 square feet of office use. The issue under consideration at the Oct. 18 meeting involved three major changes to submitted plans. The builder sought and received approval to increase the townhome buildings’ height from three stories to four stories. The council also approved a request to allow a sixth level to the interior parking deck, so long as the top portions are screened. A final request, allowing a right-in only access to the development from Haynes Bridge Road, also received unanimous approval. This was not the first time the development has gone before the council since it received initial approval in 2019. In April, the developer won council approval to change earlier conditions to move a segment of the Alpha Loop trail originally designed for an interior
storefront street toward the exterior buffer for Ga. 400. Officials with TPA have hinted to the council that one of its prospective corporate tenants could bring in close to 500 jobs with an annual average salary of $70,000. The city approval follows in line with Alpharetta’s recent focus on boosting investment in areas south of the downtown core. Just last month, the council approved plans for a sports health complex that includes a 100-room, fivestar hotel and a 156,000 -square-foot wellness center on Northwinds Parkway. Late last year, the council approved a conceptual plan designed to bring more travelers along the Alpha Loop through the area. With a $20 million price tag on all the bells and whistles, city officials say they want to implement those parts of the plan the city can afford. One part of the plan calls for the trail along Encore Parkway to cross North Point Parkway, using separate pedestrian and bicycle crossings. The path would continue east, possibly into a small gateway park that ties into the trailhead for the Big Creek Greenway. Earlier in 2020, the city established a tax allocation district at North Point to help channel a portion of future tax dollars into reviving the area with upgraded infrastructure. A tax allocation district is not a new tax, but it does allow a portion of future tax dollars generated within its boundaries to be set aside for improvements like sidewalks and parks. Estimates compiled for the city by Bleakly Advisory Group show the district could generate anywhere from $65-$88 million in funding for these improvements
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Delayed Harvest trout season on the horizon Hard though it is to believe, Nov. 1 is just around the corner. I’m not quite sure how we got to November so quickly. But we did, and that’s good news for trout fishers. The reason? Delayed Harvest seaSTEVE HUDSON son is about to open Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net in Georgia! While trout fishing is now year-round in Georgia, and has been for some time, the “Delayed Harvest” season brings a treat all its own. “DH” streams, as they’re known, are special seasonal waters which are managed to provide a unique trout fishing experience through late fall, winter, and spring. These waters are too warm for trout during warmer months of the year. But once cold weather arrives, water temperatures in those DH sections drop enough to provide comfortable trout habitat. They’re then stocked
with trout and managed under special regulations designed to provide good trout fishing during a time of year when trout fishing is not the first thought that comes to mind. Georgia’s Delayed Harvest season runs from Nov. 1 through May 14. During that time, these waters are managed under catch-and-release, artificials-only regulations. Only single-hook lures can be used, and all trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. On May 15, regular trout regulations take over, and the trout can be caught and kept — thus, “Delayed Harvest.” Where are Georgia’s Delayed Harvest waters? This season, four of Georgia’s streams include stretches that will be managed as part of the Delayed Harvest program. Starting in far northern Georgia and working our way south, they include the following: The stretch of the Toccoa River in Fannin County from 0.4 miles above Shallowford Bridge to 450 feet above the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access.
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A portion of the Chattooga River in northeastern Georgia, bordering South Carolina, from Ga. 28 upstream to the mouth of Reed Creek.. The section of Smith Creek extending downstream of Unicoi Lake to the Unicoi State Park boundary. The portion of Amicalola Creek on the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area from Steele Bridge Road downstream to Ga. 53. These four streams offer a lot of variety in terms of the angling experience. Looking for easy access and kid-friendly water? Check out Smith Creek. Want to enjoy a midsize stream? Then Amicalola Creek may be for you. If you want a little bit bigger water, then the Toccoa DH is a good choice — and for more of a backcountry experience, check out the DH portion of the Chattooga. What sort of flies and lures work best? Fly fishers will do well with San Juan Worms, egg imitations such as the Y2K, and buggy-looking nymphs or flashy streamers. As the DH season moves along and the trout become educated, more traditional types of flies will probably work well too. Spin fishers can have good success with single-hook in-line spinners in silver, gold, or rainbow trout colors. Small crankbaits will do the job, too, but remember that a lure can only have a single hook. “But wait,” you say. “Aren’t you leaving something out?” Alas, yes. In years past, Georgia has had a fifth DH fishery too – the section of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta from Sope Creek (located downriver from Johnson Ferry Road) downstream to the Highway 41 Bridge. As you can imagine, that fishery has proven extremely popular with anglers in the Atlanta area. But there’s some sad news for Chattahoochee Delayed Harvest anglers, at least temporarily. This year, the Chattahoochee DH stretch will not be stocked.
Several things led to that decision, including the recent outbreak of Whirling Disease among trout in Georgia’s Buford Hatchery. As a result of that outbreak and subsequent recovery measures, many thousands of trout were lost. That had a significant impact on Georgia’s DH stocking plans as fisheries managers worked to figure out the best way to use the fish that were available. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of trout to stock the Hooch DH in any meaningful way. Typically, the section receives about 50,000 trout over the course of a DH season. But I’m told that this year there are simply not enough trout to effectively stock the relatively enormous Chattahoochee DH. Trying to do so with only a small number of fish just wouldn’t make for a very good DH fishing experience, and if you combine that low number with high wintertime flows plus predation by striped bass, it’s easy to understand the decision to forego the Hooch for now. According to John Lee Thomson, Georgia DNR’s trout program coordinator, Georgia will draw on its available trout to stock the Amicalola, Toccoa and Smith Creek DH sections. South Carolina will take care of stocking the Chattanooga DH, a section of river which forms the Georgia/South Carolina border. That’s all good! Even so, I’ll miss that Delayed Harvest fishing on the Chattahoochee. I do dearly love the Hooch DH and have many great memories from those waters over the years. But these days, I try to look for the good news – the silver linings, if you will. Part of the good news here is that I’ll now be prodded into spending more time exploring Georgia’s other great DH waters. And that sounds like a lot of fun. I’ll let you know what I find, and I hope you’ll keep me posted on your DH adventures too!
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Welcome to 179 Golf Link View JUST LISTED IN GATED WHITE COLUMNS
6 bedrooms | 6.5 bathrooms | Offered for $1,475,000
Featuring timeless quality construction and incredible indoor and outdoor living spaces, this home‘s appointments offer a fresh take on classic style. Distinctive details include three finished levels, a saltwater pool and spa, an outdoor fireplace, a screened porch, a patio and plenty of yard for pets or play. To learn more about this extraordinary property and the unparalleled level of service provided by Sotheby’s International Realty®, please contact me. If you are considering selling your home, I would love to show you how my local expertise and proven sales record, along with the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand, can make a difference for you!
Julie Martin #1 INDIVIDUAL AGENT, VOLUME & HOMES SOLD NORTH ATLANTA OFFICE, 2020 c. 770.668.4680 o. 770.442.7300 juliemartin@atlantafinehomes.com juliemartin.atlantafinehomes.com | sir.com Atlanta Fine Homes, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated.