Milton Herald - April 17, 2025 by Appen Media Group

County approves polling location changes

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections met to discuss polling place changes at their monthly board meeting April 10 at the Elections Hub and Operations Center.

Polling place changes will take

place at around 68 locations across Fulton County in 11 cities across the county, including Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton and Union City.

Traditionally, polling places are modified if the site is no longer willing to host election operations, is

undergoing renovations, boundary line changes or due to voter complaints about parking or other issues.

“There were several that are undergoing renovations, especially in Fulton County Schools for the summer months they either have a conflict or they have renovations happening,” Director of Registration and Elections Nadine Williams said.

In addition, the Board approved the minutes from the February 13 regular meeting, during which advance polling locations were approved, some of which also include modifications.

Fulton County will provide the cities with a certain number of advance voting sites for the election.

County honors top students at banquet

ATLANTA — Fulton County Schools honored top performers during the 2025 Career, Technology, Agriculture and Engineering Student of the Year Banquet March 27 at the Georgia Aquarium.

The district says the banquet featured students from every high school across the county

Cheryl Preheim, an anchor on 11Alive Morning News, hosted the annual celebration of CTAE students, one of the career clusters or focus areas that Fulton County Schools offers.

Students are given the option to pursue work-based learning as juniors and seniors in high school with options like agriculture, food and natural resources; art, audio-visual technology and communications; and information technology, business and management.

The 2025 Career, Technology, Agriculture and Engineering Student of the Year Banquet recognized three top performers. Mridula Bharathi, the valedictorian of Alpharetta High School’s 2025 class, took home first place across all CTAE students within Fulton County Schools. The high school senior runs her own podcast, “The Neurological Disorder,” which debuted in December 2022.

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Fulton County Schools students gather around 11Alive anchor Cheryl Preheim, center, during the 2025 Career, Technology, Agricultural and Engineering (CTAE) Student of the Year Banquet March 27 at the Georgia Aquarium. The top two winners hail from Alpharetta and Cambridge High schools in North Fulton.

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Car reported stolen after rented to man

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man reported his car stolen after letting another person rent his vehicle.

The man told police that he rented his Prius through the Turo app on Feb. 24. Turo, is a peerto-peer car sharing platform, that allows car owners to rent their vehicles to others.

He reported the issue to the app after his car was not returned on Feb. 27 but was told that the company’s policy is to wait 48 hours before taking action. On March 1, Turo sent the owner a demand letter to use with the renter, as well as an updated address for the customer.

On March 2, the renter replied, stating that he was in the hospital and would pay for the extra days needed and return it soon. The man reached out again on March 4 and asked the renter for the car’s location or else he would file a police report. The next day he was given the car’s location at Ormond Beach Memorial Hospital in Dayton Beach, FL.

The owner sent a tow truck to the hospital, where they were allegedly unable to locate the vehicle. A day later, a Turo investigator reached out to the man and informed him that they located his car at a Buc-ee’s truck stop, according to the police report.

Milton police were able to find the car’s last where-abouts on March 8 at 5:16 p.m. on West International Speedway Blvd in Dayton Beach through a Flock license plate camera.

Milton officers obtained arrest

warrants for the renter for Theft by Conversion after getting a signature from a judge. The warrant was added into the National Crime Investigation Center by Alpharetta Dispatch.

The investigation is still ongoing.

— Sarah Coyne

Milton, Forsyth team up in purse investigation

MILTON, Ga. — Milton police are working with Forsyth County detectives to help find a woman’s purse.

The woman reported her purse stolen out of her cart while shopping at Trader Joe’s 5185 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, Ga. She reported that she realized it was stolen after receiving a notification that her American Express card was used to purchase two PlayStation 5’s and used to attempt to purchase a gift card at Target 13055 Highway Milton, Ga.

After receiving the notification, she immediately froze all of her bank and credit cards and contacted Forsyth police.

Milton police sent officers to the Target, where they were able to obtain photographs of the suspect, who had tattoos on her hands and drove away in a red sedan. The photos were uploaded, and a BOLO alert was issued.

A Forsyth County Detective was able to provide a suspect for the case after utilizing facial recognition on her license photograph. They were then able to find her social media, which allegedly linked her to the crime based off of her hand tattoos.

The investigation is still underway.

— Sarah Coyne

Car reported stolen outside home

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A car was

reported stolen from outside a home March 29.

A 32-year-old Alpharetta man said his blue Toyota Corolla was stolen overnight, according to an Alpharetta police report.

The man had returned from a church event March 28, parking outside his house.

When he went outside the next morning, the car was gone.

The car featured a sticker of the Nativity.

A few religious books but no other items were inside.

The incident was classified as a felony motor vehicle theft.

— Jon Wilcox

Cash, tools reported stolen in burglary

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police investigated a burglary at a Mansell Road car shop where cash and tools were reported stolen March 27.

A 33-year-old Sandy Springs man said he arrived to work about 6 a.m. to find a broken windowpane in the garage, according to an Alpharetta police report.

Officers observed broken glass near the window.

He walked through the business and found $300 was taken from an unlocked cabinet, according to the report. The man said he had closed the shop about 6:30 p.m. March 26. Tools valued at about $450 also were reported stolen. They included a drill, impact driver, batteries and chargers.

Several employees had touched the doors and cash cabinet, so officers made no attempt to lift fingerprints there. The broken windowpane appeared to have no fingerprints.

The incident was classified as a felony burglary, smash and grab. The investigation is ongoing.

— Jon Wilcox

THE PICTURE FRAMER

Ranch provides unique care for campers

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Every morning, Nehemiah Lamb unlocks the doors at Waller Park Recreation Center to begin the day at his non-profit’s spring break camp, but this camp is no ordinary one, it is unique.

Lamb founded the Unique Individuals Ranch, a program dedicated to children and young adults with neurodivergence or developmental disabilities including, Autism, ADD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorder and Down syndrome.

Coming up on its 10th anniversary in October, Lamb founded the program after realizing that there is a gap in certain kinds of care.

During his time as a camp and childcare director at another organization, Lamb began wanting to offer neurodivergent populations with a tailored service to be able to truly support them.

“I felt it wasn't enough, so I resigned and created Unique Individual Ranch,” Lamb said. “Every kid deserves the same opportunity [and] experience, regardless of how it looks.”

Staff welcome the campers with open arms, ready to take on the day. From 8 a.m. until the very last camper leaves at

3 p.m., participants are given engaging activities that they may not have otherwise.

Like their name, each day is unique, filled with gym time, reading, hikes and sensory activities. Throughout the spring break camp, attendees are get opportunities like bowling and field trips.

The spring break camp allows campers to have fun and relax, just like their other peers do on their break.

“I love it, just because it gives the community an opportunity to grow, but then it gives the kids [the opportunity] to experience something different,” Lamb said.

Each participant gets individual care tailored to their own needs, while prioritizing a safe environment to create opportunities for socialization.

The main goal is to allow campers to feel comfortable and find a sense of belonging. Lamb said that the mission is to “create an experience for each child to grow in their own unique way, because growth looks different [for] different kids.”

“We want them to have a place that feels like home, but also for them to grow, and then also to give parents the ease of mind,” Lamb said.

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UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS RANCH/PROVIDED

Unique Individuals Ranch provides specialized care for those with intellectual disabilities at their yearly spring break camp. During the camp, campers will go on hikes

even field trips.

Alpharetta Outfitters raised $8,000 to provide a day of fishing for veterans through the Project Healing Waters nonprofit.

Alpharetta fishing store supports veterans

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta fishing supply business raised thousands of dollars to give veterans a fly fishing trip.

Alpharetta Outfitters, 79 S. Main St., raised $8,000 through a raffle of donated items. The funds allowed 30 Project Healing Waters participants to enjoy a day catching “low-sodium stripers,” according to the business.

Nonprofit Project Healing Waters is

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dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings.

Additional funds can be donated through Alpharetta Outfitters by calling 678-762-0027 or emailing shop@ alpharettaoutfitters.com.

— Jon Wilcox

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Full time employee and Fulton County Schools special education teacher Lipika Ghosh encourages the campers to embrace their disabilities and to get out of their comfort zones.

“I don't look at it as a disability. They are very capable of doing a lot of things, which is why I feel more connected with these kids,” Ghosh said.

Not only does Unique Individuals Ranch offer an annual spring break camp, but also after-school enrichment, soccer, basketball and summer camp.

“It's the most fun time of the year,” Lamb said.

Registration is now open for summer camp, as well as volunteer opportunities. Summer camp will take place between May 27 and July 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waller Park 250 Oak St. Roswell, Ga. 30075. Parents are encouraged to sign children up as soon as possible as spots are limited. The camp will cost $450 per week.

Scholarships are available through the Roswell Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department for families who need assistance. Awards range from $50 to $450 per week but are not guaranteed.

To learn more about Unique Individual Ranch, visit www.uiranch.org.

ALPHARETTA OUTFITTERS/PROVIDED

Changes:

Requests for additional locations will be at the expense of the respective city.

The changes come ahead of the advanced voting for the Nov. 4 Municipal General Election held between Oct.14 to Oct. 31. A municipal general run-off election will be held Dec. 2, if needed. A Special Primary Public Service Commissioner Special Election will also be held June 17, with a run-off on July 15, if needed.

Under the changes, the advance voting location for the June election provided for the City of Milton will take place at Milton Library 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga. 30009.

Under the direction of Fulton County, advance voting for the June election will take place at the following locations:

• Johns Creek: Ocee Library 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road Johns Creek, Ga. 30005

• Alpharetta: Alpharetta Library 10 Park Plaza Alpharetta, GA 30009

• Roswell: Roswell Library 115 Norcross Street Roswell, GA 30075

• Sandy Springs: Sandy Springs Library 395 Mount Vernon Highway Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Absentee ballot drop boxes will be available at the Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta locations.

Advance voting will be held Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. between May 27 and June 13, with the election taking place on June 17.

As of now, the City of Roswell will use Roswell Library as the advanced voting site for the Nov. 4 election, as provided by the county. The city also chose during the March 25 Committees of Council meeting to provide another site at the East Roswell Library for the general election and the Dec. 2 municipal general run-off election, if needed.

“It’s not that we as a city or even the county are necessarily eliminating those locations on the municipal side. Instead, it was that these are private locations who decline usage,” Councilwoman Beeson said during the meeting.

The cost of the additional site will be $41,770, with an additional $16,087 if a run-off is needed, from available funding within the General Fund operating budget.

Polling location changes for all other cities for the general election will be provided to residents through the Secretary of State website at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

If a polling location changes for a registered voter, they will be notified via precinct card prior to an election. Continued from Page 1

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The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections met to discuss polling places for the 2025 elections at the regular meeting on April 10.

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Milton Library will be an advanced voting location for the June 17 Special Primary Public Service Commissioner Special Election.

T he City of Milton has the highest regard for the sacriﬁce and service of our veterans on behalf of our nation. We certainly are not alone locally in this respect – including a dedicated group of Milton volunteers that visually honors veterans around Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

The Milton Veterans Memorial Markers (MVMM) organization builds and strategically places markers around the city to honor our deceased Milton veterans who lived or have family in Milton. Since this movement started 16 years ago, it has grown to honor over 800 deceased veterans. MVMM continues to seek the names of more veterans to honor.

If you have a deceased veteran to honor, please visit MiltonVeterans.org to register.

If you have any questions, please email info@miltonveterans.org

Submissions must be received on or before May 4 to ensure inclusion for Memorial Day. Submissions sent in after the deadline will be reviewed for a marker in time for the next installation.

Milton Veterans Memorial Markers, a group of local Milton volunteers, builds, places and maintains these memorial markers for deceased veterans in our community.

I sort of became a student of event spaces and how to open one.

EBONY HAMLET, president and founder, A Space in Time

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Event planner leaves corporate life to pursue her passions

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Space in Time is an event venue, really two of them, smack dab in the center of Sandy Springs off Hilderbrand Drive that’s available to rent for special events.

Ebony Hamlet is the owner of the event venue, located at 290 Hilderbrand Drive just southeast of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and Veterans Park.

“I was always the person in my family who was hosting the baby showers and birthday parties … and just family gatherings, I was always the go-to person,” Hamlet said. “My last family reunion that I hosted here in Atlanta, my elders pulled me to the side at brunch and said ‘you should really consider doing this professionally.’”

She said at first it wasn’t clear if she could turn her passion for coordinating and creating seamless events for her loved ones into a career.

In February, Visit Sandy Springs published an article “Black-Owned Business and Restaurants in Sandy Springs,” featuring a snapshot of some of the city’s entrepreneurs. Her advice to others considering a jump to entrepreneurship is to not let that thing go once it’s been found.

Hamlet worked at Priority Technology Holdings for nearly a decade before she was let go in summer 2020. Hamlet said a phone call from her sister helped with a shift in her mind set and an eventual pursuit of her dreams.

“I called her, along with some other

people, and the first thing they would say is ‘oh my gosh, what are you going to do? …I’m so sorry this happened to you,’” she said. “Well, my sister dropped a gem on me; the first thing she said was ‘congratulations, what are you going to do now?’”

Hamlet said a lot of her life was tied to her job in corporate America, but her sister’s words encouraged her to take the first steps.

She spent most of the second half of 2020 traveling and studying venues across Europe and Brazil,

including art galleries, coffee shops and banquet halls.

“I sort of became a student of event spaces and how to open one,” Hamlet said.

See PLANNER, Page 9

Ebony Hamlet, president and founder of the Sandy Springs event venue A Space in Time, is loving her life as an entrepreneur after leaving behind corporate America to pursue one of her passions — running her own event venue.

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“Their restaurants and coffee shops are very quaint, but they make the most out of the space; I always knew I didn’t want a huge space, but I wanted an intimate one for the venue.”

With its location in the heart of Sandy Springs, Hamlet said she thinks the business’s Atlanta address, common throughout the nearly 20-yearold city, helps attract some interested customers looking to celebrate something while staying in the state capital.

Plus, she said there’s ample free parking, which is hard to find in central Atlanta.

“I actually signed my lease in November 2020, but I needed renovations to be done, so the lease wouldn’t start until February,” Hamlet said. “I have heard about the golden years of owning an event space and how lucrative it is was, and I can honestly say I don’t think I’ve experienced that.”

Through the last four years, she said there have been highs and lows. Right now, Hamlet said she has one open weekend open coming up, which is a rarity. May is typically one of the busiest months for event planners and venues like Hamlet and Space in Time.

“You have a bunch of graduations … weddings, baby showers happening,” she said. “That’s usually a jam-packed month, and I’m not seeing that right now.”

The first space, Suite I, is more than 1,880 square feet and holds up to 125 seated guests for special gatherings like birthday celebrations,

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retirement parties, holiday mixers, baby showers, graduation parties and bridal showers.

Located in the same plaza with an adjoining courtyard, Suite II is slightly larger at 2,246 square feet and capable of holding up 150 guests.

Hamlet said the larger facility can host things like weddings, book signings, receptions and art shows with the space next door available, which can save the cost of turning over the same room for another event.

While Hamlet said she thinks people may be holding onto their cash now, Space in Time has a lot going for it.

“I think what makes Space in Time unique is I have two venues in one plaza,” she said. “If you’ve ever attended a wedding, a lot of times in those venues they have to flip the room … changing it from the wedding ceremony to the reception …. We eliminate that.”

Hamlet also said she likes the intimacy of both spaces but has created distinct aesthetics for each that “quaint and whimsical.”

Baby showers are the number one event type, followed by weddings.

Clients come from all over, but one of the notable events at Space in Time was when Fulton County District Fani Willis hosted a twoday conference with local law enforcement and prosecutors to lay out a game plan to combat crimes across the region.

While speaking with Appen Media April 10, Hamlet said she had three tours that afternoon. She said they’re most likely looking to grab that open weekend in May.

For more information about Space in Time and its owner Ebony Hamlet, visit spaceintimeatl.com

SPACE IN TIME/PROVIDED

Balloons, chandeliers and formal place settings stick out in Suite I and II at Space in Time, an event venue and small business run by local entrepreneur Ebony Hamlet. The venues are just 10 feet away from one another off Hilderbrand Drive in Sandy Springs.

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Where to bring your clutter

By SARAH DONEHOO newsroom@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Decluttering the house is a process that incites enthusiasm for some and dread for others. Getting off-task with cleaning is easy to do, and many possessions ride the line of being necessary or unnecessary depending on the day or how one is feeling.

No matter what, sometimes it’s high time unused furniture, appliances, clothing, books or electronics find their way to a new home or purpose. Here are some local spots that can manage different kinds of unwanted stuff.

Recycling Services

If you want to recycle plastic waste and it is PET or HDPE, (recycling numbers 1 and 2, respectively) you can drop it off at a regular recycling center. Forsyth County recycling centers will accept the materials above as well as aluminum, tin, and steel.

The Sandy Springs Recycling Center offers to recycle the common recyclables above, electronics, appliances and household items like books and wood furniture. The Roswell Recycling Center will accept plastic, glass, cardboard and paper recycling.

Note that some centers are open only to residents of the county or city.

The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in Atlanta offers options by accepting most items that don’t fit into the typical parameters of cardboard, glass and plastic waste. If you’re getting rid of old or broken appliances, propane tanks, batteries, light bulbs or mattresses, CHaRM will divert them toward recycling and composting.

ChaRM will also accept plastics whose recycle number is 4, 5 or 6, types of plastic that most centers won’t accept, including plastic bags.

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An employee at the Cherokee County Recycling Center empties a container of glass into a recycling dumpster on April 9, 2025.

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Riverside Sounds announces 25th anniversary concert lineup

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Riverside Sounds, the city’s longest-running free outdoor concert series, is celebrating 25 years of live music with a diverse 2025 lineup.

Held on the fourth Saturday of each month from April through July, the series brings nationally recognized and up-and-coming artists to the stage at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s lineup features genres ranging from alt-country and blues to Latin fusion and soulful Americana.

2025 concert schedule:

April 26 – Town Mountain

Known for their vibrant fusion of bluegrass, honky-tonk and Americana, Town Mountain brings raw, rootsy energy to the stage with influences from Jerry Garcia to Willie Nelson.

May 24 – Bee Taylor

Taylor’s blend of blues, jazz and Americana—along with her commanding presence and soulful lyrics—offers a performance that’s both powerful and personal.

June 28 – ¡Tumbao!

Fresh off an international tour, this nine-member psychedelic Latin fusion ensemble delivers a fresh mix of salsa, funk, cumbia, Latin rock and R&B.

July 26 – Amythyst Kiah

A Grammy-nominated singersongwriter, Kiah merges Americana, blues and alt-rock. Her latest album, Still + Bright, showcases a bold, genreblending sound.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Beer, wine and sangria will be available for purchase from sponsors Top Job Beverage and Events, FabFoodTrucks.com and Gate City Brewing Co.

Food vendors will include Bento Bus, Tacos & Tequilas, Viva Pita, Smash Hit Burgers, A Little Nauti, Hungry Hippo, The Patty Wagon and Urban Wings.

The 2025 season will be the last held at Riverside Park before it temporarily closes for reconstruction. Beginning in fall 2025, the Bond-funded project is expected to last through spring 2027 and will include updates to enhance park amenities.

For more information or to stream the official 2025 playlist, visit roswellriversidesounds.com.

— Jamie Godin

Clutter:

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Reusable shopping bags have become very popular as an alternative to plastic shopping bags, but at Publix and Kroger there are recycling bins to drop used plastic bags in. Simply ensure that the bags are clean and not torn.

Donation Centers

The Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity accept car donations even if the vehicle is not driveable. As long as the car isn’t in a hazardous condition, then it can be picked up free of charge.

Goodwill and Salvation Army accept nearly anything when it comes to used home goods.

Both The Salvation Army and Goodwill offer complimentary pick-up services, but only at specific locations. If the items are acceptable, then you can schedule a time to have your donations picked up on their website or over the phone.

Minimizing Clutter

One way to keep clutter at a minimum is that whenever you buy something, choose something else to either donate or sell. When it comes to moving, be it someone moving out, in or to a new home, one reason so many things end up in the trash is because of the time constraint on decision-making and sorting objects. Keeping an eye on clutter over time can help reduce this effect. Moving things around can be stressful or jarring, but with the right resources it doesn’t have to be unmanageable. Donating or recycling unwanted items may seem like a burden. However, those steps can help others get use out of items in a way that can reduce the community’s consumption overall.

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Another North Fulton student, senior Maximillian Draughn from Cambridge High School in Milton, received the runner-up. Draughn is currently an intern with the city of Alpharetta, running a small farm business from Old Rucker Farm.

Other North Fulton honorees include Georgia Hipp from Centennial in Roswell, Anish Kelam from Innovation Academy in Milton, Neel Adlakha from Northview in Johns Creek, Ella Bell from Johns Creek High School and Shakshi Bhimani from Cambridge.

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The history of the Birmingham United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a global denomination that traces its roots to 18th century England and a movement by John Wesley (17031791), an Anglican cleric. He emphasized the practical aspect of faith, evidenced by his focus on outreach, social justice and helping others. His movement grew rapidly in Britain and the American colonies.

Over time various Methodist groups, or denominations, emerged until 1968 when the two principal groups joined together to create the United Methodist Church. There are other Methodist groups but the UMC is the largest Methodist denomination in the world, with an estimated 12 million members and 42,000 churches. It is also the largest in the United States with some 5 ½ million members and nearly 30,000 churches.

Georgia is part of the Bible Belt which means that Christianity plays an important role in society. There are many distinct Protestant groups including United Methodist, Southern Baptist Convention, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Evangelical Protestant, historically Black Protestant churches and others. Non-Christian religions including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and some others have a comparatively small but non-the-less significant part of the religious mix in Georgia.

Birmingham United Methodist

The Birmingham United Methodist Church is beautiful, committed to serving the community and large enough to make a difference. It serves the Birmingham area of Milton and surrounding areas of North Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth counties. Parishioner Byron Foster said that when he drove by the church in 2006 and saw families with children by the church “It was like a Norman Rockwell painting.” He soon became a member.

Its ebullient Senior Pastor since 2022, The Reverend Mike Morgan, agrees that “genuine warmth and welcoming accounts for the church’s rapid growth.” Rev. Mike is a former artist and cartoonist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Macon Telegraph and makes good use of his talents. He draws “For Heaven’s Sake!,” a nationally syndicated weekly comic strip that examines the quirks of the staff and congregation of the fictional Mainline

This is a recent cartoon by The Reverend Mike Morgan. Rev. Mike worked as a cartoonist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He currently draws a weekly nationally syndicated column “For Heaven’s Sake!” that deals with the foibles of the staff and congregation of a fictional church. This cartoon was published March 31, 2025.

Memorial Church. Mike became Senior Pastor in 2022. The beloved John Wolfe, who pastored for many years, now serves as Pastor Emeritus.

The church was founded in 1835 as a Congregational Church named Darter Chapel after its founder Thomas Jeremiah Darter, a physician and merchant in the Birmingham community.

The church was located on what is now Taylor Road. Around 1847 some Methodist settlers from South Carolina moved to the area and joined Darter Chapel. Eighteen years later there were sufficient Methodist members to convert it to a Methodist Church. They changed its name in 1853 to Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and Dr. Darter joined the new church. The church moved to its current location on Birmingham Highway in 1872. It has undergone numerous changes and enhancements over the years. For a time the church

operated a school on its property.

In the community

Thanks to Associate Pastor Sam Halverson for providing information on the many activities of the church. Here are some highlights.

The church makes its 64 acres of property available in many ways. Three miles of walking trails and numerous fields for equestrian riding are available. The baseball field is used by the Milton Holbrook League. An outdoor amphitheater and prayer labyrinth are available to everyone. The church fellowship hall is used by many organizations and families in the Milton area. Music performances by Music Milton other groups are held throughout the year.

The church serves the homeless and those who need child support, funds student scholarships and disaster relief and works with a support group of

mothers of young children.

In this way the church carries out John Wesley’s commitment to helping others.

The bell

Church bells are nothing new. In the year 604 Pope Sabinian officially sanctioned their use. They called worshipers to prayer and announced significant events. Today they are used to announce church services, to celebrate special occasions, to mark times of mourning and to keep time.

At Birmingham UMC a historic bell had another meaning. Its installation after refurbishment brought parishioners and volunteers together in a common cause. Here is the story.

In May 2009 church volunteers removed a 294-pound bell from its old chapel and stored it until all was ready to install it in the belltower of the church’s new building. The bell, cast in 1892, was stored in Byron Foster’s barn prior to its complex installation.

The bell installation at Birmingham UMC took place in November 2009 before a large crowd of parishioners. Lillian Cole, a church member for more than 40 years, said that the ceremony was “so emotional” for the large gathering of church goers who attended the raising of the bell. We will tell the full story of the bell in a future column.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

BOB MEYERS Columnist

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View from the air of Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, and a small part of the 16-acre campus.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BIRMINGHAM UMC Portrait of The Reverend Mike Morgan, Senior Pastor of Birmingham United Methodist Church in Milton.

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Vegetable Gardening during the springtime

I find it so rewarding having a fresh vegetable garden at home with a lot of nutritious vegetables and herbs that can be used all spring and summer and even saved to use throughout the winter. Growing my own healthy options is fun and gives me joy to share them with family and friends. There are a few things to consider when you want to grow a healthy vegetable garden. Today I’d like to answer the top questions I always get asked.

Where should I put my garden? Your garden’s location is very important. It needs to have 6-8 hours of sun daily. It is best near the house and near a source of water.

Why do I need a soil test? The soil needs to be well drained with a good texture so amendments may need to be added if your site is not optimum. You should have a County Extension soil test to measure the pH of the soil and identify what nutrients are needed for healthy vegetables. Why do I need a plan? Before you try it in your pots or garden, it is important to plan your garden on paper. It is much easier (and cheaper) to adjust a plan on paper than to replant all your vegetables. Plant the crops that you and your family like to eat. If you have limited space, container gardening is a great option. Consider using dwarf varieties that will give you plenty of yield with a few plants. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and okra, along with your favorite herbs like oregano, basil, sage and thyme, will produce plenty to eat and share. Containers look great with a thriller (tall plant), like a dwarf or bush tomato or cherry tomatoes, a filler (short medium height) like basil, peppers or sage, and a spiller (something hanging down). Herbs like oregano or thyme are great for that. What should I plant? In your vegetable garden, plant tall-growing plants together on the north or west side of the garden or pot so they will not shade the lower-growing plants. Plan to use the space continuously by planting the next-in-season crops after the current crops have been harvested. Next to consider are the different varieties of plants as well as when to plant your vegetables.

Why do I need a planting schedule? We live in hardiness zone 8a or 7b for Atlanta and north Georgia, and the last frost day is approximately April 15th. But it could be two weeks earlier or later because that is an average. Be sure to use recommended varieties for your garden and wait until the last frost has passed before planting in the spring. Whether buying seeds or plants, always buy the best quality seeds from a reputable company. When buying plants, purchase healthy plants without disease or insects present. Planting dates, spacing and depth are in the UGA Extension Vegetable Planting Chart, listed in the references.

How do I prepare my soil for spring planting? Preparing the soil is important for vegetable gardening, whether raised beds or beds in the ground. Have a soil test done at your County Extension office for a small fee and they will send you an analysis and summary of your garden’s lime and fertilizer needs.

How much do I need to fertilize? A pH of 6.0 to 6.5 is recommended for most vegetables whether raised beds or inground gardens. Vegetables are

classified as light, medium or heavy feeders based on their fertilizer needs. Add fertilizer according to the soil test results. It’s good to start the soil prep early by adding organic matter such as compost, sawdust or chopped leaves if possible. Fertilizer should be mixed with the soil when preparing the soil for planting after the soil tests have told you what to add.

How do I control weeds, insects and disease? It’s also important to control weeds, insects and diseases to prevent serious losses. Preventative measures can also be used for insects and disease or begun as soon as it is noticed. Your county extension office can help you with identification.

Why do I need to mulch? A mulch of pine straw, leaves or compost will retain moisture and control weeds. Usually 2-4” is sufficient.

How much water do I give my plants? It is also important to keep consistent moisture in the garden. Your garden needs will vary with the soil type, stage of growth, amount of rain and temperature. Usually, vegetable gardens need about 1-1 1/2 inches of water per week. Be sure and water early in the day to allow the

About the authors

This week’s “Garden Buzz” features Sandy Springs resident Robin Pollack, an accomplished artist and Master Gardener. Active in the Atlanta art community since 1970, Robin has taught for over 30 years at Chastain Arts Center and has been a Master Gardener since 2005. As a member of North Fulton Master Gardeners, she has taught vegetable gardening at Farm Chastain and her own garden. Her garden, influenced by her artistic eye, has been featured on tours including Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Perennial Plant Association.

leaves to dry off.

How can I best use my food? Finally, enjoy your harvest by picking vegetables as soon as they are ripe to avoid disease and insect problems. What to do with too much food? Any surplus should be canned, frozen or shared as soon as harvested.

North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net.

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PHOTOS BY: ROBIN M. POLLACK/PROVIDED Cherry tomatoes from Robin’s garden.

ROBIN POLLACK Guest Columnist

Robin with her tomatoes.

A sense of Déjà vu all over again in Decatur

That is about how I feel today. Like, the cycle has rounded the corner and taken me back to the beginning. Again.

Since, 1990, our media company has “birthed” many publications since Christina and I bought the Revue in 1990 – and put many “to bed” in the 34 years since. We started a lot of websites – including one of the Internet’s early coupon sites – CouponsRUs.com – as well as NorthFulton.com (which was the second newspaper site in Georgia). We started a fax-based advertising program using - I believe - Mark Cuban’s software – and we partnered on a site that provided home-cleaning employment and home-cleaning services to the public – an early market iteration concept of Uber or Thumbtack that link providers to buyer/users. It makes me tired just thinking about it.

We are now supposed to be retired and have passed the baton to our two sons – Hans and Carl – who continue plowing ahead. In the last couple years, they acquired the Dunwoody Crier from Dick Williams and started the Sandy Springs Crier. Last year – about 6 months ago –they bought Decaturish.com and brought it into the Appen Media family. Decaturish.com is one of the strongest local news websites I have ever seen and a huge shout out to its founder Dan Whisenhunt and the Decaturish team who continue to manage, write, promote, and care for it. Then, in the last 8 weeks or so, Hans and the crew launched a new print newspaper – Decaturish Ink.

It launched March 20 and is delivered primarily to driveways in the Decatur area and in newspaper boxes, newspaper racks, and on counter tops at local businesses. When Hans told me about Decaturish Ink, I offered to help him figure out how to get Decaturish Ink distributed – the circulation piece of the puzzle.

So, in addition to building a delivery staff for the new newspaper, I have been commuting daily to Decatur working on nailing down the delivery routes in the neighborhoods – as well as perusing Decatur businesses as distribution locations – just like I did for every other newspaper we started! It’s not a very “sexy” part of the business, but it has to be done. And I don’t mind because I actually enjoy all aspects of the business. Otherwise, I would retire – really retire.

Getting out there meeting people, talking with people, and learning from people is the icing on the cake for me – priceless. My very first stop dropping off a newspaper rack was Atlanta Vintage Books off Clairmont. I had never been there – or really anywhere else in Decatur –before. I ended up spending over an hour there talking with the owner Jan and others in the store. I met another bookstore owner there, and I found a couple First Edition books I want (Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath); I collect first editions. The owner asked me if we were

RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus

starting another Creative Loafing. It was a question I was to hear more than a few more times that day. We talked about Creative Loafing for quite a while.

The next stop after the bookstore was Westside Market off North Druid Hills. I was only there for 45 minutes chatting with the manager who, in addition to being more than willing to have a Decaturish Ink newspaper rack in the store, asked me if she could advertise with us.

From there I dropped into Spiller Park Coffee and chatted with the cashier who welcomed one of our newspaper racks and then she gave me a free coffee. We talked about how amazing Decatur is and how fun exploring new restaurants up and down Buford Highway is. We had a great time, and she made me wish I was young again!

That is how my days go down in Decatur – every day. I have learned that Decatur is absolutely amazing – and fun, engaging, friendly, and nurturing. I had not the faintest clue. It has an energy – an attitude – and a curiosity across the board that is so new to me.

Hans got an email this week from someone in Decatur who I guess had just spotted one of our big blue newspaper boxes I am putting out. It made my day and makes me want to get back down to Decatur an hour earlier in the future – just because. The email read just this: “I saw a Decaturish news box in the wild today!!!! Y’all are awesomely feral!!!!”

“Awesomely feral”; I’ll take that, yessir. Any day. Decatur is going to be fun. I can feel the energy and the excitement in my bones.

Déjà vu, all over again.

RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com

Appen Media launched a new newspaper in MarchDecaturish Ink.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will offer the following property for sale at auction beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and the final auction ending Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Full property descriptions, as well as the bidding process, will be available through the City's website's home page at www.miltonga.gov by following the link provided for www.GovDeals.com

Commercial Kitchen Equipment:

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The buyer will have up to 5 business days to pay with exact cash, money order, or cashier's check and 10 business days to remove the equipment. The equipment will be available for inspection, by appointment only, at 1785 Dinsmore Rd, Milton, GA 30004. Appointment requests should be emailed to Matthew Graney at matthew.graney@miltonga.gov

City of Milton Notice of Public Hearing Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Milton Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following variances at the time and place described below.

Date & Time: May 20, 2025 6:00 P.M.

Location: City of Milton 2006 Heritage Walk Council Chambers Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Consideration of Primary Variance V25-12, 14507 Cogburn Road

Applicant: Scott D. Reece Request:

• Sec. 3.1.4.A – Unified Development Code. To reduce the 60 feet minimum front yard to 56 feet for an existing building accessory structure.

• Sec. 3.1.4.B – Unified Development Code. To reduce the 25 feet minimum side yard to 22.7 feet adjacent to north property line for an existing building accessory structure.

• Sec. 3.1.4.B – Unified Development Code. To reduce the 25 feet minimum side yard to 14.63 feet adjacent to south property line for an existing building accessory structure.

• Sec. 2.2.5.C.1 – Unified Development Code. To reduce the 1.5 acres minimum flag lot size to 1.472 acres for an existing property.

• Sec. 2.2.5.C.2 – Unified Development Code. To increase the 10 percent maximum flag stem area of total lot size to 13.41 percent for an existing property.

• Sec. 8.1.1.C.2 – Unified Development Code. To allow accessory structure uses to not be constructed concurrently with or after a principle structure use.

VINCI Energies seeks General Counsel for Alpharetta, GA office. Req JD, Master of Law’s degree or equiv. & 5 yrs wrk exp in offered or similar position for a multinational business. Must be licensed to practice in US. Duties incl negotiating complex corporate agreements & contracts. May telecommute from anywhere in continental USA. Up to 10% domestic & intl trvl req. Email resume w cvr ltr to gaby. beyer@vinci-energies.com, ref job #GC001.

Infor (US), LLC has an opening for a Senior Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA. Position is responsible for new research on Robotic Process Automation services and features for implementing enhancements, coordinate delivery of the product with the team; and develop Unit Tests for the software components. Telecommuting permitted up to 40%. How to apply: E-mail resume, referencing IN1051, including job history, to careers@infor.com. EOE.

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks Field Procurement Manager in Roswell, GA. Wrk on a crucial rltnshp b/w field offices & supplier base. REQS: bach degree, or foreign equiv, in Electrical Engrg, Electronic Engrg or rltd field +5 yrs exp as a Prjct Mngr, Prcrmnt Mngr or rltd job in the construction or trades industry. 100% Telecomm Allowed. To apply email resume to Christopher.goron@jci.com Must Ref Field Procurement Manager. Ref Job Code: #FPM-PAT.

Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC seeks Customer Technical Development Engineer – E&I in Alpharetta, GA to provide strong technical expertise and value to our customers by leveraging the entire product portfolio, resources & be responsible for providing technical application development expertise to customers and will interact with the internal organization to develop total customer solutions. 30-40% domestic travel required. Interested applicants should email resumes to sian.weekley@syensqo.com referencing job title. No calls. Principals only. EOE.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS: Cumming, GA & various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.: Invlv in all phases of SDLC. Work on functnl prgrmng & OOP, JavaScript dsgn ptrns, mthdlgs & best prctcs. Create Angular cstm drctvs, dcrtrs & svcs to intrfc w/RESTful svcs. Dvlp Java mdls to implmnt buss rules & wrkflws. Dsgn & dvlp rusbl cmpnnts & tmplts u/Angular, React JS, Node JS & TypeScript. Cnfgr mdl bundler tools such as Webpack, Gulp, etc. Write rusbl, mntnbl & extnsbl codes in CSS. U/React JS w/Redux to create a sngl pg web app. Master’s in Sci, Tech, or, Engg (any) is req’d. Mail CV: HR, Jobly Solutions, LLC., 110 Samaritan Dr., Ste 211, Cumming, GA 30040

Sawnee EMC is seeking a Billing Clerk to audit the billing process by ensuring accuracy in accordance with Sawnee EMC rate schedules and fee policies. Requires: high school diploma or equivalency, two-year certificate or degree and a minimum of two years of related accounting experience demonstrating proficiency in mathematics, and general office skills. Position is full-time; must be flexible to work irregular hours, to include evenings and weekends.

Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, April 25, 2025. Apply online: www.sawnee. coop/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-8872363 extension 7568.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Protected Veterans. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.

Full-Time Vice President of Community Engagement

NFCC is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the fulltime Vice President of Community Engagement position. The Vice President of Community Engagement (VPCE) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and implementing strategies to build meaningful relationships with the community, donors, and stakeholders.

The VPCE will lead initiatives to increase awareness, partnerships, and financial support for the organization’s mission. This position oversees community engagement, marketing, public relations, and volunteer programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org

Part-time

Part-Time Thrift Shop Associate – Bilingual Preferred

NFCC is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the part-time Thrift Shop Associate position. One of the primary responsibilities of this role is to provide a high level of customer service in the Thrift Shop. The associate is responsible for all cash register and client clothing program transactions and keeping the merchandise in the store neat, clean, and organized. The role requires a friendly and customer-focused demeanor where all shoppers are treated with dignity and compassion.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org

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Milton Multi-Neighbor Garage Sale! Stonebrook Farms subdivision off Thompson Road. 9:00 AM April 19th (rain date May 3rd) Amazing neighborhood garage sale! Furniture, clothing, home décor, kitchenware, tools, toys, studio supplies, books, and so much more!

Bargains! Multi-Family in Lexington Woods Neighborhood, Sargent Road, Johns Creek, April 26 from 8 am - 3 pm.

JOHNS CREEK, DoubleGate Subdivision

Community Sale (enter into Twingate Dr. from State Bridge). Saturday 4/26 8am-2pm RAIN OR SHINE. See signs & balloons. Online info: doublegate.net

Gutters

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