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Enrollment across Fulton Schools rises By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON — Enrollment in the Fulton County School System has inched up over the past few months to fill much of the estimated 3,500-student deficit from the start of the year. The district projected an enrollment this year of 93,700 students before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Instead, enrollment in August came in just over 89,000 students with most of the loss seen in the lower grades, primarily kindergarten. That was expected, say district leaders. The district began the year with remote instruction because of the pandemic, and the state does not require students to attend school until age 6. Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said the enrollment tide is now turning. Since August, nearly 2,500 new students have enrolled, primarily in kindergarten and 9th grade, which he attributes to the return of face-to-face learning. The deficit, however, remains primarily in kindergarten classrooms. The school system estimated 6,000 kindergartners would enroll for the 2020-21 school year. Only 5,000 have enrolled to date. “Families are making the choice to either hold their children back or find alternate education venues,” Jones said. “The children are there. They’re just not with us.” The challenge moving forward, he noted, is the potential impact on Fulton Schools when those students return to the classroom. “Right now we cannot assess the current level of instruction those 1,000 children are getting in their homes, daycare or other settings,” Jones said. “But we know we will receive them

back. We are confident those kids [will return].” He said the return will have an impact on the budget next year, as well as create a “demographic bubble” of students with possible education needs to address year after year. “Our challenge is how we as a school system will meet the needs of those students, not just next year but [in future years],” Jones said. “That is a conversation we are having now.” The option to return to classrooms began in mid-October with about 60 percent of students returning for faceto-face instruction. A snapshot of students remote and face to face instruction: • 60 percent of elementary students opted for in-class learning compared to 43 percent of high school students. A slight majority of middle schoolers returned to classroom instruction. • Zone 5 (Centennial/Roswell cluster) had 71 percent return to classrooms compared to 36 percent in Zone 3 (Westlake High School cluster). • More than 57 percent of students in special education classes returned to classrooms. • About 63 percent of students receiving English language instruction opted for in-class sessions. • The majority of White and Hispanic students returned for in-class instruction. • Nearly 60 percent of Black students opted for remote learning. • Nearly 80 percent of Asian students selected remote learning. Jones said the spectrum of differences across the district represents the diversity of the population. “It means our families are valuing our options to select the one that best meets the needs of their children,” Jones said. “And that we are offering a selection process that is high quality.”

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Scammers hijack man’s app to receive money assistance MILTON, Ga. — Police were dispatched to Morris Road on Nov. 7 after a 56-year-old Milton man reported that his WhatsApp page had been hacked by someone who scammed his friends out of money. According to police, the man told officers fraudsters sent a chain text to his contacts in the social media account asking for money. The man said he didn’t realize the chain texts had been sent until friends started calling him asking him what he needed the money for. Police spoke to two of the victim’s friends who sent him money. One was a 27-year -old Atlanta man who said he received the alleged WhatsApp message purportedly from the victim. He said the text asked him to transfer $320 via Zelle to a woman named “Zahari Venezia” and promised to repay him later the same day. The man told officers he Zelle’d $100 to the woman. Another friend from Milton said he received the same text and transferred $335 to the fraudulent account, the report stated.

Woman implicates maid in theft of $60,000 watch MILTON, Ga. — A 39-year-old Milton woman on Nov. 2 reported a $60,000 luxury watch stolen from her home. The woman told officers she’d been in quarantine since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and claimed someone had stolen her gold-diamond Audemars Piguet watch at some point over the past few months. The victim valued the watch at $60,000 and said the last time she saw it was July 12, telling officers she searched her whole house looking for it several weeks ago to no avail. The victim said a housekeeper, who’s worked for her the past two and a half years, has visited her home two or three times to clean during the pandemic, according to the report. She said when she confronted the housekeeper about the stolen watch during the most recent cleaning visit Oct. 2, the maid said she hadn’t seen it. But she claimed other neighbors who referred the maid to her have also reported items missing from their homes.

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Milton updates Providence Park trails plan By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Plans to bring a new trail to Providence Park are still a go, but the path will take a different direction to comply with a grant that will pay a large chunk of the projected cost. The city received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources to construct a new trail at the 42-acre park. The stipulations of the grant say it must be at least one-half mile in length, 8-feet wide and paved. No issues there for the city, but another requirement is that it must be ADA accessible with a grade of less than 5 percent, and that has caused some headaches. “That posed a challenge for us because we have significant grades out at Providence Park…it drops like a rock,” Public Works Director Robert Drewry told the City Council at its Nov. 9 work session. Drewry noted there is an 80-foot elevation drop from the parking area, where the trail will begin, to Providence Lake. The updated trail will now undulate through the central portions of the park with several switchbacks. Scott Reese of Brumbelow-Reese and Associates, the firm Milton hired to engineer the trails,

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The city received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources to construct a new trail at the 42-acre park. equated the path’s new waving design to skiers weaving to slow their pace. In this instance, that weaving eases the severity of the trail’s grade. Despite the furrows of the trail, Reese said the path will still have natural separation between points.

“We’ve got a little more switchback than we had originally hoped, but we’ve separated the trail enough, in our opinion, that as you are walking you will have the woodland experience,” he said. Reese added the trails direction was also influenced by removing as few trees

as possible. He said most of the required grading to construct the trail will be done outside of the hardwood-forested area. The paved trail, which includes two portions of boardwalk, will begin at the parking area and run downhill to Providence Lake. The estimated price tag for the path is $362,000 with the state grant covering $200,000 of the cost. Two other grants will help fund other amenities, which will be constructed simultaneously with the new trail. The city has also received outside funding for a bathroom facility adjacent to the parking area and a pier on Providence Lake. City Architect Bob Buscemi showed renderings of the two facilities at the meeting. While there is no set completion date for the projects now, construction must be complete by the end of next year under the conditions of the grants. The two existing trails at the park will be relatively unchanged. The red trail on the western portion of the property will run a similar path, but the trail will be redirected farther from the park’s western border, which abuts residential lots, at several points. The blue trail on the east side of Providence will remain as is.

Milton to create ‘local road safety plan’ to address concerns By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Several Milton officials say residents reach out to them with traffic concerns, perhaps more than any other issue. With those calls in mind, the city is creating a “local road safety plan” with the hopes it can help mitigate and address some of those concerns. Police Chief Rich Austin and Transportation Engineer Sara Leaders discussed drafting the plan with the Milton City Council at its Nov. 9 work session. Austin said the city already uses a system for road safety that includes engineering elements, law enforcement and an educational component for drivers and other road users. “We have dealt with a lot of our traffic issues quite successfully utilizing this method, but what we are finding is our citizens are still having concerns with traffic in our city,” he said. An added component that will be included in the safety plan is extensive evaluation of problem spots, speeds and volumes. The city will use that information, comments from residents through a

planned survey and other data before hiring a consultant to draw up an action plan to improve safety on Milton’s roads. Leaders said there are ways to engineer roads to improve safety, including narrower lanes to keep speeds down, that could be warranted based on data from the plan. The information could also outline additional areas where police patrols could be necessary. Austin said Milton Police already have systems in place to collect speeds and volume on roads after the city receives a traffic complaint to get better idea of whether officers should patrol those roads. All the efforts will be aimed at creating safe, efficient and calm traffic flow, Austin said. “The world calmly is really important,” councilwoman Laura Bentley said. “This community has transformed from a rural farming community to a very desirable place to live, and we have cities around us. Some of our most valued viewsheds and property owners are on open roads, so for them to calmy get their mail and not feel like they’re threatened, that’s important to us, I think. That’s what we’re trying to keep here in Milton.”

A question Austin said he often fields is why the city doesn’t just lower speed limits to help improve road safety. The answer isn’t as easy as just switching out a sign. In order to enforce speed limits using radar systems, the city must go through the Georgia Department of Transportation and receive a permit from the state’s Department of Public Safety. If a speed limit changes, the permitting process must be done again, which can take up to eight months, Austin said. There is also a state law that requires a 10-mph leeway when using radar to detect speeds. “So, we can’t even start enforcement until the speeds go over 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit,” Austin said. Leaders said limits are generally set by the “85th percentile,” the speed 85 percent of drivers do not exceed. “That method is based on the assumption that drivers are choosing reasonable speeds, that they’re balancing safety and efficiency of the roadway system, which isn’t always the case with some of the other conditions or context of the roads,” she said. Under the city’s road safety plan,

Leaders said there are ways to engineer roads to improve safety, including narrower lanes to keep speeds down, that could be warranted based on data from the plan. other considerations would come into play. Another major component, Austin said, is ensuring residents know when improvements have been made, otherwise fear may keep people from using certain roads, cycling or other uses on thoroughfares. Austin showed data that total crashes, single-car crashes and personal injury crashes are all down over 30 percent this year, but he said those numbers are “a bit artificial” because of a drop in volume due to COVID-19.

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NORTH FULTON — In the space of one month, Fulton Schools went from celebrating COVID numbers that allowed a return to in-person instruction to considering a return to remote instruction. “The number of COVID positive cases are increasing in Fulton County, as they are across the state, region and country,” said Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney. “We continue to collaborate with [Fulton County Public Health] officials, asking them critical questions as we continue to manage the increasing COVID cases.” Looney said he had a “significant meeting” with public health officials last week where the question of whether the system should return to remote instruction came up. “The recommendation is [the district] is on the right path of managing the exposure,” Looney said. “The experience in our schools is to be expected in a situation when COVID is all around.” The district reopened classrooms for in-person instruction on Oct. 14, but has since temporarily closed multiple schools because of COVID. In four weeks, the positivity rate in Fulton County rose from slightly over 100 cases per 100,000 residents to 171 cases. “The data speaks for itself,” Looney said. “The trend is rising cases in most of our communities.” Looney emphasized his intent is to keep the district open for in-person instruction for those who choose, but will yield to public health officials if they believe all 100-plus schools across the district should close. Currently, the district is following a three-stage plan on how to handle COVID cases within the school. The district has changed some of the protocols, including now notifying every parent if

cases have been identified in their child’s school. Previously, only those directly impacted would be notified. So far, impacted schools have closed for up to three days to allow contract tracing for exposure, deep cleaning and disinfection. Contract tracing now follows updated CDC recommendations, which includes anyone who has been in close proximity to an infected person for at least 15 cumulative minutes over a 24-hour period. Fulton Schools will also begin providing school-based COVID Information twice a week — on Monday and Thursday — instead of only weekly reports. The information provides a synopsis of confirmed cases among staff and students along with numbers of those quarantined after direct exposure. Looney said school data for quarantine includes only those confirmed to have exposure within a school setting, not in the general public. He noted the district has seen a very low rate of positive cases developing among the hundreds of individuals who have had to quarantine as a result of exposure. That said, the district will continue to mandate a 14-day quarantine for anyone with exposure to a COVID-positive individual, regardless of any negative tests. Looney asked for the community’s help in keeping the district open by staying home when sick and not coming to school while awaiting results of a COVID test. “It is imperative you do not come to school or work if you are sick or if you are waiting test results,” Looney said. “As a school district we will not be able to remain open if people continue to do that sort of thing.” The decision on how instruction will be delivered next semester will be made at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Fulton School Board.

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A word of encouragement during these tough times As a long-time resident of Johns Creek, I’ve seen our community come together to support each other through the years. Now, more than ever, it is time to focus our collective energies to help families who are experiencing additional pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Resiliency while facing loss of income, loss of time, and loss of a sense of freedom is possible if we recognize we are all in this together. The “Shecession” articles, published recently in The Herald, focus on the particular impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women. In Part 5, the author paraphrases Dr. Rebecca Gomez in sharing, “Data shows women are reporting greater emotional distress related to the pandemic compared to their male counterparts.” I would like to

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Milton Police answer resident’s questions in virtual town hall By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police held its second virtual town hall Nov. 12 to give updates on the department and answer questions from residents related to policing in the city. Police Chief Rich Austin and Capt. Jason Griffin, who heads the department’s Uniformed Patrol Division, fielded questions from residents. One question pertained to how the department would handle civil unrest in Milton should it occur due to political, racial or other reasons. “We’re very fortunate that this has not been a problem in Milton,” Austin said. “But as with many things in Milton we hope never happen, we have to be prepared. If civil unrest were to occur, officers would arrive, and the first goal would be to deescalate. We’re always, of course, going in with a balance of First Amendment rights and public safety.” Austin said if need be, Milton Police have officers who have specialized training in such areas, and they have reciprocal agreements with other nearby law enforcement agencies should additional resources be needed. Capt. Griffin answered a question related to what residents should do if they witness someone having a mental crisis. “What I would recommend, if there’s something that you believe is going to turn criminal, I would call 911,” Griffin said. “If you would like our officers to go out and just check on somebody, we call it a welfare check, you can call the non-emergency number. Our officers are equipped with multiple resources, mental health resources, contacts they can call, shelters they can call, we do a lot. And they will go the extra mile and not make the person alienated.” Austin said he wants to know that Milton officers go into those situations with “an attitude to help.” As the department has grown in recent years, a resident asked about the selection process for new officers. “It’s very stringent,” Austin said. The chief said the department analyzes recruits through a background investigation, polygraph investigation and physical and psychological tests. He added that there are also demanding requirements once an officer is hired to serve with Milton Police. In response to how the department retains those officers, Austin said the city’s new Public Safety Complex is a draw, as are the safety equipment, fleet and benefits offered by the department.

“And the citizens are encouraging and supportive of law enforcement,” Austin said. Austin also touched on some happenings within the department. Austin and Griffin fielded questions from the city’s new emergency operations center in the recently opened Public Safety Complex. Both touted the new building, which serves as the department’s headquarters, and said the emergency operations center got its “first workout” during tropical storm Zeta. Chief Austin said as nationwide police reform discussions have continued, he has fielded many questions on how Milton Police operates. That led to the creation of a police policy FAQ page on the city’s website. Austin said an 8-member Chief’s Advisory Board comprised of Milton residents has also been founded. While members serve strictly in an advisory role, Austin said their feedback is “invaluable.” Capt. Griffin outlined some strategies to keep in mind as the holidays approach. He said a major trend around the holidays is an uptick in car break-ins at homes and in commercial parking lots. He said residents should take valuables out of their cars and lock the doors. If something of value must stay in a car, it should be kept out of sight. Over the last two years over 80 percent of entering auto cases involved unlocked car doors, Griffin said. Milton Police also offer vacation checks on homes, accessible through the city’s website, and Griffin suggested residents look into purchasing a video doorbell to deter package thefts. Video of the town hall can be viewed on Milton Police’s Facebook page, facebook.com/MiltonGAPoliceDepartment. Solution L A M A A W A R P E R I A P A S B E D R E V V I L I A B E S T E D E T E M B A V E E R I R A N L E N S

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OK, so here’s how you contest an election I don’t have the ear of the president, but I do have some success in contesting an election. It happened some 40 years ago when I was at a small newspaper in Marion, Kansas. Marion is a PAT FOX town of about 1,700 Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com people, mostly farmers and ranchers. The newspaper office sat across the street from the county courthouse, a giant limestone building. On the front lawn of the courthouse, there once sat an old Civil War cannon, its barrel pointed at the newspaper. I knew a lot of people in the courthouse, the treasurer, sheriff, tax assessor — all the major players. I was drinking buddies with the director of the Noxious Weed Department, if you can believe such an office existed. It did then, for sure. If it did its job, maybe it no longer exists. I was particularly close to the county clerk, Marquetta Eilerts, as smart and kind-hearted a person as anyone you’d ever want to meet. She knew everything, but she exhibited not a hint of boastfulness. Countless times, she patiently helped me sift through records for my articles. She also served as the county’s chief election officer. In 1983, there was a local election for school board. When I went to vote, the precinct worker handed me a paper ballot for whatever races I was permitted to vote on. A day after casting my ballot, I learned there had also been a contest for the board of directors of the Cottonwood Valley Drainage District. I hadn’t received a ballot for that race. The Cottonwood Valley Drainage District manages drainage for land along the Cottonwood River. It is governed by three elected board members and operates on an annual budget of around $5,000 which it collects in property taxes. I discovered that I happened to live

within the district, so I inquired from elections officials why I didn’t get a ballot. They said that only those who own personal property within the district were eligible to vote for board members. At the time, I owned a 12-inch, black-and-white TV and a car. I paid little attention to the TV, but I paid ad valorem taxes on the car. So, I filed suit in Marion County District Court. I filed the papers myself —no attorney. Researching the law (from books, because there were no computers back then), I learned I had to provide evidence that I had been deprived of my right to a ballot — which I had — and that my vote would have made a difference in the Drainage District election — which it would not have. The top vote recipient garnered maybe 12 votes, and the third-place board member received four. However, if I found other qualified voters who had gone to the polls and had not been issued a ballot, I could make a case that our combined votes might have affected the results. Soon after filing the suit, I received a call from the Kansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union offering free legal counsel. Here’s one thing about Marion, Kansas. The quickest way to make friends there is to decline an offer from the ACLU. I thanked them and hung up. A couple weeks later, I appeared in court, facing off against the county attorney. Doug Westerhaus was the ideal for a rural county attorney — tall, smart and well-spoken with a friendly Kansas accent. I’d covered some of his prosecutions, and he was as adept at winning cases as anyone I’d seen. If he’d have really wanted to, Doug Westerhaus could have murdered me in court. Instead, he lobbed a few softball objections at me as I presented my case before the judge. I argued that the election had been held with as much attention to detail as a high school cheerleading contest, and I presented records

showing some 13 qualified voters who went to the polls and had not received a ballot for the Drainage District election. Westerhaus made his case, too, arguing that not one of the voters, including me, had requested the special ballot at the time. After hearing our arguments, District Judge Melvin Gradert ruled that the county had conducted the election based on faulty registration records, and he ordered that another election be held to decide the three Drainage District seats. Less than a month later, the county conducted the special election. Voting stations were set up in the courthouse lobby. From my vantage point across the street, turnout did not seem heavy. At 6:53 p.m. on election night, my desk phone rang. It was the county clerk. “Pat, this is Marquetta. You know, I’ve come to enjoy working with you these past couple of years because you seem dedicated. I have never minded going the extra mile to help you — but, if you don’t get your butt over here and vote in the next five minutes, I’ll never have anything more to do with you!” I raced across the street. It was a write-in ballot because no one ever cared enough to pay a filing fee for the positions. Each board member received $25 a month in salary. I think I wrote in the name of the Noxious Weed Department director. Anyway, the next day, Marquetta called me with the results. There had been about 18 votes cast. Three had my name on them. It was a shock. It was also just enough to make me the third-place finisher, sweeping me into office as a member of the Cottonwood Valley Drainage District Board of Directors. I served two months, then resigned. I don’t think reporters should hold public office. Anyway, I used part of the $50 I collected in salary to buy a round for the Noxious Weed Department guy and anyone else who stopped by our table — my way of giving back to the taxpayers.

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Was poll worker really out of line? RE: “White Forsyth man draws attention to support black cause” The article in the Herald’s Nov 5 issue took at face value the partially biographical story of Zack Arias beginning with his being asked to remove a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt at the Sharon Springs poll before voting. Mr. Arias’ position held that “Black Lives Matter” was not a political statement in violation of electioneering rules at polls. The author shares Mr. Arias’ personal experience as a Forsyth County resident who witnessed racially insensitive behavior and discriminatory policies but failed to offer further context or an alternative perspective. Could it be that Mr. Arias is the one who is biased, and the poll worker was right to ask him to remove the shirt? Even though the sentiment embodied in the phrase “Black Lives Matter” really has no opposition, it is also true that the Black Lives Matter organization that coined the phrase is extremely political. The organization’s original website explicitly stated political positions of an extreme nature and was edited significantly once scrutiny of it was applied earlier this year. One of its founders, Patrice Cullers, described herself and one of her cofounders as “trained Marxists.” Hitting the Donate button on their site takes you to ActBlue.com, a financial clearing house for democratic party operations. Simultaneously, there were numerous reports of voters wearing MAGA hats not being allowed to wear them when voting. “Make America Great Again” is an innocuous statement on its own, but it is certainly attached to a particular political campaign, and removing the hats can reasonably be seen as a correct decision by poll site managers who would ask wearers to remove them. Could that Sharon Springs poll worker also have been correct in her original judgement? Rex Elliott Johns Creek

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Local restaurants offer alternatives for holiday meals By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL Table & Main 1028 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving Day Monday to Thursday; Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5 to 10 p.m. Offerings and prices: Thanksgiving special is served a la carte and feeds up to four people per serving. Options include traditional items such as smoked turkey ($89), collard greens ($19), garlic mashed potatoes ($19), cranberry sauce ($10), pumpkin pie ($19), and more. Ordering options and instructions: Pickup orders must be placed by phone or online by 12 p.m. on Nov. 20. All orders can be picked up on Nov. 25 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Thanksgiving is around the corner and many families are looking for local takeout meal options for their celebration. With COVID-19 affecting local businesses, restaurant takeout has become a simple way to support the local economy. A number of restaurants are keeping their doors open for dinein and takeout orders throughout the day with many even offering traditional Thanksgiving meal options for families and individuals. Here are a few restaurants serving up some delicious Thanksgiving fare throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. MILTON Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails 800 Mayfield Road Milton, GA 30009 Hours: Pickup on Nov. 25 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Offerings and prices: Thanksgiving turkey ($99) A la carte sides ($20 per quart) including mashed potatoes, madeira gravy, green beans, cheddar grits, etc. Thanksgiving feast ($175) Ordering options and instructions: Orders must be placed in advance and picked up from restaurant location Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant 5670 Atlanta Highway Milton, GA 30004 Hours: Open Monday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day Offerings and prices: Meal includes Casa Nuova salad, delicious garlic bread, choice cold or hot, lasagna, chicken francese, chicken piccatta or eggplant parmigiana, and choice of bottle of sangria or wine 4 to 6 people portion ($60) 8 to 12 people portion ($120) Ordering options and instructions: Orders can be placed by phone or online and picked up during business hours all week leading up to Thanksgiving Day ALPHARETTA Ocean & Acre 6290 Halcyon Way #620 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Hours: Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day: noon to 8 p.m. Offerings and prices: Meal includes a four-course prix-fixe menu of elevated Thanksgiving fare for

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The Mill Kitchen and Bar 590 Mimosa Blvd. Roswell, GA 30075 Hours: Monday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Offerings and prices: Special includes a traditional turkey dinner serving six to eight people ($170) or a deluxe family turkey dinner serving 10 to 12 people ($210). Both dinner options include turkey breast, gravy, dressing, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, and pumpkin or pecan pie. Side dishes are also available. Ordering options and instructions: All orders must be placed by Nov. 22. Delivery and pickup options are available. Pickup is on Thanksgiving Day between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adele’s on Canton 1169 Canton St., Roswell, GA 30075 Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Offerings and prices: Meals are prepared and packaged in aluminum sheet pans for home oven cooking. All orders are offered in half or full sheet pan sizes with prices varying based on quantity. Items include seafood gumbo, shrimp creole, crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and bread pudding. Ordering options and instructions: All orders must be placed by Nov. 21 and pickup can be scheduled dur ing business hours on Nov. 24 and 25.

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I’d been doing that kind of thing all day long, exploring some of the streams near Helen, Ga. But now it had gotten late. The daylight was beginning to fade, and it was time to head for home. But first I had to check out that ford. It’s on Forest Service Road 244 not far from Smithgall Woods. Head north on Georgia Alternate 75 toward Smithgall Woods. Just beyond Smithgall, make a left onto Georgia 348. After a mile or so you’ll pass the Dukes Creek Falls parking area on your left. Another mile or so brings you to FS 244 on your left. Look for the sign to the Raven Cliff Falls trailhead parking area. That’s your turn. I’ve hiked the Raven Cliff Falls trail many times, but today’s destination was a bit farther down FS 244. So on I went. Sure enough, about a mile beyond the parking area, the road went right down into the creek! As fords go, this one’s pretty good. The drop in (and the climb out) may be a little steep for some cars, and of course you want to be sure the water level is not too high. You’re on your own making that call, but if the creek is too high then don’t try it. Remember that your safety is your responsibility and not mine, etc. etc. So use good sense.

But if the water’s low… You know, it’s amazing what you can do in the family car if you set your mind to it. And no, I did not tell my bride that I took ours right straight through a creek. If you talk with her, please don’t tell her that I did it. She might not understand.

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By MATT BRUCE news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Not all cannabidiols are created equally. Richard and Christy Roth are helping blaze a trail in North Fulton, one they hope will bring more legitimacy to the local CBD market. In May, the couple opened a Hemp Farmacy at 5250 Windward Pkwy. The high-quality CBD store offers a roster of hemp-based products ranging from bath bombs, to full-spectrum vapes, salves, pills and teas. Hemp Farmacy is a North Carolina franchise that markets itself as “the East Coast’s first hemp dispensary” with eight locations across the Tar Heel State. Richard and Christy Roth were introduced to the company while attending a business summit last year. They were drawn to an educational approach that focuses on teaching customers about CBDs and decided to open a franchise of their own. The Roths’ shop in Alpharetta is Hemp Farmacy’s first location outside of North Carolina. They leased their storefront at the end of February with plans to open April 1. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to postpone the grand opening to May 15. “We’re just bringing a different type of environment now that CBDs are kind of getting out of the shadow of THC and people are learning what it is,” Christy Roth said. Marijuana and hemp are both harvests of the Cannabis sativa plant, which contains more than 100 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids. Tetrahy-

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drocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD, are the cannabinoids that the plant produces in highest concentration. Industrial hemp is naturally high in CBD and low in THC, the flower’s pyschoactive ingredient that gives users their “high.” The federal government defines hemp as any Cannabis plant with a THC concentration less than 0.3%. Ushering in the CBD industry Georgia lawmakers legalized hemp growth in July 2019, opening the door for certain CBD products to be sold. CBD is known for its natural healing properties. Clinical research shows that the compound can be used to treat cancer, chronic pain, seizures, inflammation, reduce blood pressure and fight anxiety. A pair of preliminary studies this year even suggest CBD can help patients suffering from severe cases of COVID-19. “That’s been the hardest part, fighting the stigma behind it,” Richard Roth said, “people not understanding the health benefits and the qualities of what it can do for you.”

Richard Roth had his prostate removed during an initial bout with cancer that faded into remission. The terminal illness returned to his body three years ago and he had to undergo 38 rounds of treatment to battle it back into submission. He began using a CBD vape pen to ease the pain and discomfort of the treatments and became a firm believer in its therapeutic qualities. The CBD industry is still relatively new and remains an unchartered frontier in many ways. While shopping for his supply, Richard Roth noticed a lack of accessibility and a landscape with few credible CBD options for people seeking relief. The couple said some storefronts only had low inventory, while others were smoke shops that they didn’t find inviting. Richard Roth said he also encountered uninformed or disinterested service clerks who couldn’t help him find the products he needed. Other times, he tried products that didn’t live up to what they promised. “What we found in the marketplace was you either go into a very seedy store like a gas station where you didn’t know what you were getting,” Richard Roth said. “A lot of the products out there are just not regulated, so people don’t know.”

Out of the shadows Hemp Farmacy intends to bring Cannabis out of the shadows by creating friendly, high-quality CBD shops that appeal to women. Christy Roth noted that all of the products sold in the stores are thoroughly tested and vetted before hitting the shelves. “We want to be an anti-smoke shop,” she said. “A welcoming, safe place to come and learn where we focus on education and safe products. We want to listen to people.” Hemp Farmacy boasts some of the most popular brands in the world, like Willie’s Remedy, country musician Willie Nelson’s line of products. The store also keeps a supply of gummies, fibers, CBDinfused hot teas and coffees, loose flower hemp, pre-rolled joints, hemp oil tinctures and pet products, and topical bath salts. Christy Roth, a molecular biologist, researches the products to ensure the shop offers the very best options. “I’m a science nerd. So I like knowing about it,” she said. “I’m drawn to the science of it.” In fact, it’s science that brought her and Richard together. Richard owns a lab in Sandy Springs that does molecular testing for hereditary cancer, genetics and, of late, COVID-19. It’s Christy who runs the lab. While Christy sizes the products up and down, it’s Richard who puts them to use. Not only has he battled cancer, he has arthritis in his hands, he got into an auto accident and fused two vertebrae in his neck, requiring two surgeries. He also ruptured tendons in his knee after falling down the stairs during his second bout with cancer. “Pretty much when people come in — anxiety, depression — I’ve had almost every bit of what they’re going through before,” he said. “So I’m the test dummy. I can give them real-life experience. This is what I use. It works!”

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Milton dominates Woodstock; Cambridge secures playoff berth By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CLASS 7A Milton 55, Woodstock 21 Milton dominated Woodstock on the road Friday night to retain its spot atop the 5-7A standings and earned a chance to capture its third straight region crown. Running back Jordan McDonald and quarterback Devin Farrell each had three touchdowns to lead the Eagles offensively. Woodstock struck in the opening minutes of the contest, but Milton scored 38 unanswered points to power its win. After the Wolverines’ early score, Milton responded with a 50-yard touchdown run from Jordan McDonald to tie the game at 7-7. Milton defensive end L.T. Overton forced a sack-fumble on the Wolverines’ next drive to set up McDonald’s second touchdown just a few minutes into the contest. Milton continued its scoring burst with a touchdown pass from Devin Farrell to Jack Nickel to lead 21-7 with four minutes remaining in the first. The Eagles again drove into the red zone on their next possession and settled for a field goal. Milton forced a turnover on downs on Woodstock’s next possession and added to their lead with a long touchdown pass from Farrell to Bruce Thornton. The Eagles continued to pile up first-half points with Farrell throwing his third touchdown of the game, this time to Brooks Bortle, to lead 38-7 with six minutes to go before the break. McDonald, who has 15 rushing scores this season, added two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to put Milton up 52-14. Milton (7-1, 4-0) will face off with Cherokee on the road Nov. 20 in the defacto Region 5-7A championship contest. The Eagles are seeking their third straight region title. Denmark 24, Gainesville 21 Denmark kept its unbeaten streak alive in 6-7A play Friday night, denying a late comeback from Gainesville in a dramatic tilt between two of the region’s top teams. Denmark can capture its first region crown in program history with a win over West Forsyth Nov. 20. The Danes took a 7-0 lead eight minutes into the game with a touchdown connection from Aaron McLaughlin to Azari Brown. Early in the second, McLaughlin threw his second score to Teddy Davenport. Following a fumble on Gainesville’s ensuing drive, McLaughlin tallied another score with his second touchdown throw to Brown.

Gainesville got on the board midway through the second quarter with a touchdown to cut the Danes’ lead to 21-7. Each team committed a turnover before the half, but the Danes retained their two-score lead at the break. After a scoreless third quarter in which each team missed a field goal, the Red Elephants began their comeback bid. Gainesville scored in the opening minute of the fourth on a long touchdown run before tying the contest with another rushing score with six minutes remaining. Denmark got a go-ahead, 24-yard field goal from junior Trey Glymph to reclaim the lead with under two minutes remaining to continue the thrilling fourth quarter flurry. After giving up two scores in the final period, the Dane defense stood up Gainesville on their ensuing drive, forcing a turnover-on-downs to seal the win. The Danes (5-3, 5-0) will host West Forsyth (6-3, 4-1) in the de-facto region title game Nov. 20. CLASS 6A Cambridge 40, Chattahoochee 21 Cambridge won its third straight game Friday night with a strong performance over Chattahoochee to put the Bears in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Bears were led by a four-touchdown performance from senior running back Phillip-Michael Collins. Cambridge came out swinging and opened a three-score lead in the first quarter after recovering an onside kick to start the game. Following the kick recovery and two plays, Collins rushed in from 20-yards out to give Cambridge the early lead. Christian Isibor and Collins traded off scores before the half, with both notching rushing scores to put the Bears ahead 33-7. Collins kept up his standout night in the third quarter with his fourth score midway through the period to put the Bears up 40-7. Chattahoochee’s Jacob Rabun connected with receiver Jahmal Smith for both of the Cougars’ second-half touchdowns. With Friday’s result, Cambridge has earned a spot in the postseason, but seeds are far from being determined with COVID-19 cancellations and another week of games. The Bears (5-4, 4-2) close out their regular season at River Ridge. Chattahoochee (3-5 1-5) has missed out of the playoffs for the third straight year and wraps up its 2020 campaign Nov. 20 at Riverwood.

Centennial, Creekview (CANCELLED) Centennial’s matchup with Creekview scheduled for Friday was cancelled due to COVID-19. A rise in cases at Centennial spurred the school to switch to remote learning earlier in the week which resulted in the cancellation. The game is considered a no-contest and will count toward the region standings. Centennial (0-7, 0-5) was set to close out its season Nov. 20 against Sequoyah, but that game looks like it will also be cancelled. Fulton County Schools announced Friday that Centennial would continue remote learning throughout the week of Nov. 16-20. Johns Creek, River Ridge (CANCELLED) A highly anticipated matchup between River Ridge and Johns Creek with major implication for the Region 7-6A title scheduled for Friday was cancelled due to COVID-19 cases at Creekview. The game is considered a no-contest and will not count toward the region standings. Creekview would have captured the championship with a win, while Johns Creek could take the title with a win Friday and in their regular season finale. Johns Creek (4-3, 4-1) will close out its regular season Nov. 20 at Creekview. With game cancellations and no head-tohead tiebreakers for some of the playoffbound teams, the Gladiators could potentially finish the region standings in several positions. CLASS 5A M.L. King 48, Northview 0 Northview’s hopes for a second straight appearance in the postseason likely ended Friday night with M.L. King shutting out the Titans in Johns Creek. The Lions opened a 26-0 lead in the first half and kept their foot on the pedal in the second to take the win. The loss puts Northview at 1-4 in region play and outside of a playoff position with one week remaining in the regular season. The Titans (2-6, 1-4) close out their regular season against Southwest Dekalb Nov. 20. Blessed Trinity 48, Cass 0 Blessed Trinity used big plays to fuel a lopsided win over Cass Friday night to keep the Titans unbeaten in Region 7-5A play and overall. BT charged to a 35-0 lead in the first half with all five of their touchdowns coming on plays over 20 yards. Justice Haynes scampered in for touchdowns of 55- and 37-yards, Englan Williams scored from 48-yards out, Evan Dickens

had a 67-yard touchdown and quarterback Duncan Reavis hit Brendan Hunt for a 21yard score for BT in the first half. The Titans’ defense added points in the third quarter with senior linebacker Michael Mitchler returning a fumble recovery for a touchdown. An 80-yard touchdown run from Dickens put the exclamation point on the win. The Titans are 3-0 in the region standings behind Cartersville (4-0) which downed Calhoun Friday night. If the Titans win Nov. 20, the teams would be tied atop the leaderboard with no head-to-head tiebreaker because BT’s game with the Canes was cancelled due to COVID-19 cases at Cartersville and will not be played. According to Titans’ head coach Tim McFarlin, the teams would remain tied on the leaderboard, but BT would receive the region championship and No. 1 seed for the first round of the playoffs with an unofficially notated forfeit from the Canes for their cancelled game with BT. The Titans close out their regular season at home against Woodland (Cartersville). CLASS A-PRIVATE Lakeview Academy 59, St. Francis 27 St. Francis surrendered the most points in a game all season Friday night in a 59-27 loss to Lakeview Academy. The loss appears to have put the Knights out of contention for a playoff berth. St. Francis (1-7, 0-3) closes out its season at home Nov. 20 against Mount Pisgah. Mount Pisgah 38, King’s Ridge 14 Mount Pisgah knocked off King’s Ridge Friday night and improved to 2-1 in Region 6-A play to likely secure the Patriots’ first trip to the playoffs since 2017. The Patriots were led by a standout performance from quarterback Coleman Smith who tallied five touchdowns. Jack Cendoya hauled in an interception, and Smith threw touchdowns to Gabe Carter and Nick Speros to give Mount Pisgah a 17-0 lead at the half. The Tigers scored quickly after the break, cutting the lead to 17-7 less than 30 seconds into the third quarter, but Smith continued to rack up points. Midway though the third, Smith tallied his third score of the night with a touchdown throw to Tyler Hunnicutt to put the Patriots up 24-7. Early in the fourth, the Tigers cut the deficit to 24-14 ahead of two more Smith scores. Smith hit Garrett Sutherland with a touchdown and connected again with Speros in the fourth quarter to seal the Patriots’ win. Mount Pisgah (5-4, 2-1) closes out the regular season on the road Nov. 20 against St. Francis.

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Day-long church summit addresses pressing issues surrounding race relations By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com

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Alpharetta quarterback Ben Guthrie (10) waits for the snap with Jake Gil (26) behind him and Cooper Mendlinger (11) lined up at tight end in the Raiders' 35-21 win over Roswell Nov. 13.

ALPHARETTA 35, ROSWELL 21

Raiders surge past Hornets to secure playoff position By ZACH SHUGAN zach@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Alpharetta and Roswell were tied, 14-14, early in the fourth quarter of Friday’s Region 5-7A showdown with significant playoff implications. Though the game had been tight up to that point, the Raiders owned the fourth quarter and scored three unanswered touchdowns to knock off the Hornets and lock up a playoff spot in their first year under head coach Jason Kervin. “I’m just so proud of our kids,” Kervin said. “Our four losses this year have been against four top-10 teams. We’ve battled in every one of them. We’ve had chances to win and we kept falling short, but the kids just came to work every day and kept working. [Roswell] was a top-five team last week who lost a one-score game to Milton, who’s a good team.” Roswell scored on the first play of the fourth quarter and tied the game, 14-14. Then, Alpharetta’s takeover began. Raider quarterback Ben Guthrie found Cooper Mendlinger in the end zone, who managed to hold on for the touchdown catch despite a massive hit from a Roswell defender. Following the game, Kervin offered high praise for Mendlinger. “He’s the unsung hero,” Kervin said. “He plays receiver and plays fullback, which I’ve never had in 12 years of running this offense. Nobody’s had that skillset. He made that third-down catch and got hammered, and I’ve never seen a bigger, better play.” On the ensuing kickoff, the Hornets

fumbled the ball and Alpharetta recovered, setting up the Raiders’ offense inside the red zone. The Raiders took full advantage of the opportunity with Jake Gil scoring a rushing touchdown from 6 yards out. Roswell desperately needed a score on its next drive, but the Raiders extended the margin. Alpharetta defensive back Adam Walker II intercepted a pass by quarterback Robbie Roper and ran down the sideline for the Raiders’ third touchdown in less than four minutes, making the score 35-14. The Hornets scored on their next drive with a 64-yard touchdown pass from Roper to Shaun Spence, but at that point, it was too little and too late. Roswell and Alpharetta entered halftime tied, 7-7, following a tight, defensive battle in the first two quarters. Roswell scored first with a 1-yard rushing touchdown by Ryan Hill halfway through the first quarter. Alpharetta evened their score on the next drive, moving 80 yards and scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run by Gil. Alpharetta was on the brink of scoring and taking the lead in the final minute of the first half when the Hornets forced a turnover. Dillon Holifield intercepted a pass at the goal line to prevent the Raiders from taking the lead. Following the game, Kervin credited the offense, defense and special teams for the win and coming up with big plays. “That’s what we’ve been lacking, answering each other in all phases of the game,” Kervin said. “We did that tonight, and that’s why we came out on top.”

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ALPHARETTA, Ga.— After months of planning, clergy from three United Methodist Churches in North Fulton hosted a six-hour summit Nov. 14 geared to bring racial reconciliation through the word of God and personal relationships. The online summit, “Bridging the Gap: Racial Reconciliation through Worship and Fellowship,” was bookended by two keynotes speakers. Clergy from St. James United Methodist, Alpharetta First United Methodist and Mt. Pisgah United Methodist churches conducted a dialogue halfway through the event. Interwoven throughout were group discussions covering issues, such as police interaction and personal encounters with racism. The first keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. Crawford Loritts, senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, who classified racism as sin. “Racism is not just a societal ill, it is not just an oops in human nature,” he said. “We have got to be anti-racism because we are anti-sin.” Loritts said racial reconciliation should not be a hobby or a project but should be lived out and is best addressed through meaningful relationships. His challenge to the audience was to embrace a new identity and prevent the formed multi-ethnic relationships from dissipating. Noted author and speaker Dr. Randy Ross spoke toward the end of the day and delivered a message themed on faith, hope and love. “We have to allow all of these conversations to sink deep within our hearts to fill in the cracks in our characters, to close the gaps between us, and to begin to live together in brotherhood and love,” he said. He challenged the audience to leave echo chambers and seek in-depth conversations. The all-day event came about this summer with joint Bible study between the three churches. A conversation between two neighbors sparked shared study between St. James and Alpharetta First United Methodist churches. St. James later paired with Mt. Pisgah for Bible study. The groups pressed on, hoping for meaningful change despite hesitation about difficult conversations focused on race.

The Rev. Tavares Stephens from St. James UMC directed the event. He explained the difficult dialogues as wrestling with the hard stuff. “This wall of racism and prejudice will make us think that other children of God are supposed to be rendered as our enemies when the enemy itself is sin,” he said. “The enemy itself is ignorance [and] lack of fellowship.” The clergy dialogue grappled with the same challenges faced in group discussions. The Rev. David Walters from Alpharetta First UMC was stirred by deaths of African Americans Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd earlier this year. “There is a perspective that as a White person we have to learn — that we don’t have and won’t have — unless we have relationships.” He said change was only possible through the conduit and context of relationship. “When you get in a relationship, then Ahmaud Arbery is not someone in another city or another town, it’s somebody that you know,” he said. The Rev. Steve Wood, senior pastor from Mt. Pisgah, also took the idea of segregated relationships to task. “We get together and we worship together occasionally,” he said. “We do not intentionally pursue relationships, so we’ve got segregation there.” Wood said said without sharing stories, perception is incomplete. He questioned if people are going to stay engaged and willing to expand consciousness or if they are going to walk away. He said community ties should move toward equity, justice and partnership, closing the chapter on the old normal of silence. The Rev. Dr. Gregory Williams, senior pastor at St. James, called for initiating change at home, then spreading it from house to house. “Until we look deep in our spirits and come to the conclusion that all men and women are made in the image of God [change will not happen].” He said that loving, valuing and respecting your neighbor were necessary. In all, 149 men registered for the summit. The audience, representing 19 states and Costa Rica, was 52 percent African-American and 45 percent White.

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Rotary Club of Milton holds benefit fundraiser The Rotary Club of Milton held its first ever corn hole competition fundraiser recently on The Green at Crabapple Market to support The Drake House. The event was well attended and successful, raising over $6,200. The Drake House provides housing and education programs for homeless single mothers in the north metro Atlanta area. The Milton and Alpharetta Rotary Clubs have partnered to sponsor one of the apartments for The Drake House for the next two years. This event was held to raise money to fund that sponsorship.

Susan Cammack, president of the Rotary Club of Milton said, “I want to thank everyone who attended for their generosity. I especially want to thank Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub and Orkin and Associates for all their work to make this event happen. We could not have done it without them.” One of the most successful parts of the fundraiser was the raffle. “We had over 40 really great raffle prizes,” Cammack said. “Once the owners or managers heard we were raising money for The Drake House, they immediately donated.” The Rotary Club of Milton is looking forward to hosting another event in the spring and expanding their partnership with The Drake House.

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Continued from Page 19 For Alpharetta (4-4, 2-2) the win over Roswell provides a boost in the region standings. With one week remaining in the regular season, the Raiders jumped the Hornets to take the third spot in the Region 5-7A standings. The Raiders can rest easy knowing their next game at Etowah (0-8, 0-4) wonâ€™t be their final game of the season,

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but the game isnâ€™t meaningless. A win over Etowah secures Alpharetta the No. 3 seed in the region. A loss to the Eagles and a Roswell win next week would move the Raiders down to the No. 4 seed. After starting the season with six straight wins, Roswell (6-2, 2-2) finds itself in need of one more win in the final week to make the playoffs. The Hornets are fourth in the region, and a loss next week against Woodstock (3-6, 1-3) would move them into fifth place and out of the 7A playoff bracket.

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Carmen Latorre, 97, of Milton passed away June 1, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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