Milton Herald - July 17, 2025 by Appen Media Group

King, Cox roads roundabout gains ground

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Milton officials agreed July 7 to move forward with plans to place a single-lane roundabout at Cox and King roads on the city’s border with Roswell.

The intersection, which includes stop signs for both roads, recorded 13 crashes from 2017-2021. King Road terminates at the intersection.

The City of Milton is teaming up with the City of Roswell on the project.

With the City Council granting blan-

ket right of way acquisition approval, city staff can now confirm the site scope and budget for the project.

Based on fair market value and limits of negotiation, city staff estimate $102,100 for land purchase.

Money for the project will come from the city’s transportation sales tax revenue.

“I know this is a welcome addition,” Mayor Peyton Jamison said. “People have been wanting this.”

See COUNCIL, Page 18

County residents unite to oppose property tax hike

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

ATLANTA — Residents from all corners of Fulton County cheered one another during a 10 a.m. public hearing July 9, urging the Board of Commissioners to keep the property tax rate flat.

At the first of three public hearings to set the millage rate on property this year, county leaders heard from more than 50 residents, all opposed to an increase.

While the rate won’t be adopted until the final public hearing Aug. 6, the Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 June 18 to allow for a 1 mill increase in the levy. If adopted, the 1- mill increase would raise an additional $79 million in property tax revenue and represent more than a 12 percent tax increase over the current mill rate of 8.87 mills.

One mill represents a tax liability of $1 per $1,000 of assessed value on property.

See FULTON, Page 18

County Board of Commissioners July 9 during the first public hearing on the county’s property tax rate. Bradberry said many North Fulton cities keep their tax rates flat, which should be the county-wide standard.

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Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry lobs criticism at the Fulton

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Four-year-old Whiskey the corgi wears an American flag bandana in her decorated wagon to celebrate the Fourth of July at Broadwell Pavilion.

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Woman reports check altered to new amount

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman notified police July 1 to report a fraudulent check.

The woman told police that she mailed a check for $579 to a utility company and dropped it of at a post office in Alpharetta June 15. The police report did not specify which of the city’s two post offices the letter was mailed at.

On June 26, she checked her online bank statements and noticed that the check had been cashed for $7,000. The woman showed police her check balance book to confirm the check was written for $579. She also confirmed that the utility company had not received her check.

The woman showed police a picture of the fraudulent check, which was issued to a woman and cashed at a credit union in Raleigh, North Carolina, June 18. The fraudulent check had the woman’s original signature on it. Police said it appears the check may have been a mobile deposit, rather than an in-person deposit.

The woman said she contacted her bank to report the check and close her account.

— Sarah Coyne

Milton woman reports car keyed at coffee shop

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman reported that her SUV had been keyed while parked in a handicap spot at a coffee shop on Birmingham Highway July 7.

She stated that she was in a rush and parked her Lexus SUV in a handi -

cap spot without proper stickers or plates. She told police she knew she shouldn’t have done it, but that she planned to be gone a short time.

When she returned to her vehicle, she noticed a Toyota Tacoma parked behind her vehicle, blocking her from leaving. The woman went into the store and asked the Tacoma owner to move his vehicle. She said the man allegedly screamed at her and told her he would not move his vehicle. Out of fear, the woman left and attempted to move around the Tacoma.

As she reversed, the man approached her front driver side window. The woman said that this is when the man allegedly keyed her vehicle on the front driver side bumper, just above the tire. When the woman put the vehicle in drive and moved forward, she said the man jumped onto her hood to make it appear as though she had hit him. The woman stated that she had not hit him and left the scene with no further issue.

Police observed the vehicle’s damage and confirmed it matched the woman’s account. She stated that she did not want to press charges.

Police contacted the man, who stated that he was angered by the woman’s actions, because his mother is handicapped. He said he told the woman that she would have to wait for him to finish his order before he moved his vehicle.

Once he got his coffee, he left the store and confronted the woman at her window. He stated that the woman continued to reverse, which caused him to end up in front of her vehicle. He then allegedly collided with her vehicle but sustained no injuries.

Police made note that the woman’s vehicle had no damage on the front bumper from hitting a person.

The man stated that he did not remember whether or not his keys contacted the woman’s vehicle but said he did stick out his keys toward her vehicle as she reversed.

Police issued no citations.

— Sarah Coyne

Woman reports threat received through email

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 28-year-old Alpharetta woman reported a man threatened to kill her June 29.

Alpharetta police said the woman told officers the man, a 30-year-old Alpharetta resident, sent her several threatening text messages about 20:40 p.m.

The messages said he had been hired to kill her within the next two days before her wedding.

He said he had been watching her and sent her a picture of her driver’s license. He also said he was with a sniper.

The woman said she has no known enemies and noted nothing unusual in the past week.

Police attempted to call the man’s number but got no answer.

The woman said she wished to pursue criminal charges.

The incident was classified as a felony terroristic threat.

— Jon Wilcox

Home Depot patron reports stolen jewelry

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police spoke with a 77-year-old Marietta woman July 5 after she reported the theft of $16,750 in jewelry from her vehicle while parked in a store parking lot off Woodstock Road around 7 p.m. July 4.

While she was inside shopping, the woman said someone entered her car and stole her jewelry bag. The stolen jewelry includes a lapis bead necklace and five 14-carat gold necklaces with various gemstones.

The most expensive item taken was a 14-carat gold-domed omega necklace, valued at $4,900.

The officer said the victim reported her car was locked and no windows had been broken.

— Sarah Coyne

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How can I get involved with community groups?

You may have noticed a certain tab on Appen Media’s website titled “Ask a Question.” At Appen, community engagement is essential, and we want to answer your questions. Here are a few recent inquiries we can answer for you.

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Community engagement is an essential part of Appen Media’s newsroom strategy.

That’s why reporters for the Herald and Crier newspapers seek out all sorts of reader questions. Sometimes those inquiries don’t lead to standalone stories because of time restraints or, more

simply, the answers can be short.

Here is a question Appen has received and the answers your reporter has dug up.

I want to get involved in a local grassroots organizations in Roswell. Does you know of any or where I can find something about them?

In the past six months, two local grassroots organizations have popped up. The groups are made up of ordinary citizens advocating for government transparency.

Roswell Women Rising, founded in February by Lyndsey Coates, Lia Bertelson and Anne Smith, consists of local women working to create a strong, inclusive community through civil en-

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gagement, advocacy and connection.

The group has grown to just under 450 women. The women gather monthly at a member’s house to listen to a speaker and support a charity. A weekly coffee meetup also takes place for women to connect.

Coates hopes that her work with the

group can show women to pay attention to municipal politics.

“It’s a safe space for us to come together, build community from the inside out,” Coates said.

Another resident, Jennifer Donlon, founded Roswell Empowered. The organization has grown to over 150 members since its creation in early May.

The group aims to give representation to members of the community who need to be heard. Donlon plans to eventually transform her group into a nonprofit.

“You’re only as strong as your weakest member,” Donlon said.

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County commissioner talks property tax assessments

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County Commissioner Bridget Thorne hosted a two-hour virtual town hall July 8 discussing property assessments and the 45-day appeal window ending Aug. 1.

County staff read off some comments from town hall attendees, while others had an opportunity to ask an appraisal manager a question.

One resident said that one to make to the process easier would be to eliminate property taxes, especially if a home is paid off.

“That would great,” Thorne said, after county staff passed on addressing the comment. “I’m not sure if it’s possible, but that would be great.”

Because the Georgia General Assembly needs to adopt laws to create property tax exemptions, including school-based ones for seniors found in surrounding counties, the Fulton County government is unable to make immediate changes.

James Whitman, deputy chief appraiser with the Fulton County Tax Assessor’s Office, said there is an important difference between a property’s assessed value, which is 40 percent of its fair market value, and a property’s taxable value.

“Sometimes there’s a little bit of confusion because people hear that their value can increase more than 3 percent year after year,” Whiteman said. “Regardless of how high the fair market value increases and subsequently the 40 percent [assessed] value … the actual value that you used to calculate your tax bill is capped to that 3 percent and that's the mechanism whereby taxpayers are protected from spikes in the fair market value of their property.”

The state’s new floating homestead exemption caps the year-over-year increase in the taxable value at the annual rate of inflation, typically tied to the Consumer Price Index. It means homeowners with a homestead exemption will pay taxes on the original base year value of their property, the year before they qualified, plus the capped annual inflationary increase.

Homeowners and commercial property owners can appeal if they think their valuation is inaccurate, tax-exempt or if they missed exemptions.

Fulton County has a homestead freeze for seniors over the age of 65 with a household income below $39,000, which applies to county operations and bond debt.

One town hall attendee was thrilled to learn that she and her husband qualify, even though one is below the age of 65. There is another full-value exemption for seniors over the age of 70 with income below what they receive from Social Security.

Regarding a potential millage rate increase the county is considering, Thorne said she thinks it will create a compounding effect on residents’ pocketbooks, whether they own property or not.

Thorne has come out against raising the county’s property tax rate. She said she is excited about senior tax exemptions for Fulton County Schools on ballots this November. If passed by voters, seniors aged 65-69 will qualify for a 25 percent exemption from school-based property taxes, while residents ages 70 and older will qualify for a 50 percent exemption.

Most of the questions during the town hall related to specific valuations of homes in North Fulton cities.

Some homeowners said recent sales in their neighborhoods have been “flips,” which involves buying a property, renovating it and then selling it for a profit. Because homes in their neighborhood sell for higher prices, the valuation of their property has jumped.

Others told county officials that they take issue with the appraisal methodology and the lack of available information related to appeals. A Johns Creek woman described her crumbling 1950s brick ranch doubling in value yearover-year and said there must have been a mistake.

See THORNE, Page 20

Key dates in Fulton County’s property assessment and appeals process:

• Jan. 1: Deadline for property valuations

• April 1: First deadline to apply for a homestead exemption

• June 17: Annual assessments are mailed, starting a 45-day appeal window

• July 1: Deadline for mailing annual assessment notices

• Aug. 1: Deadline for 2025 property value appeals (and homestead exemption applications)

• Sept. 1: Deadline to submit annual digest

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Alpharetta jail closure delayed two months

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The county jail annex in Alpharetta is continuing operation after its planned closure was postponed to September.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office notified the City of Alpharetta June 3 that the original plan to close the North Annex Jail by July would be delayed another two months, to Sept. 1.

The decision to close the annex, which serves law enforcement agencies throughout North Fulton County, was part of a plan to address concerns about the county’s jail operations raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.

The jail, 2555 Old Milton Parkway, is owned and operated by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office to allow Alpharetta and other nearby cities, like

Johns Creek, Roswell and Milton, to house inmates.

The North Annex can hold about 70 inmates, although it often houses as few as a dozen. Alpharetta pays $60 for each inmate at the facility but nothing for inmates sent directly to the downtown jail.

Its closure could require police officers to take inmates to the Fulton County Jail, 901 Rice St. in Atlanta. The trip to the jail can take as long as an hour, said Deanna McKay, Alpharetta Communications and Engagement manager.

“The increasing demand on officers’ time will be like when the jail was closed by the sheriff in 2020,” McKay said. “We are very actively exploring the option of opening the jail by Alpharetta staff and would seek to enter into agreements with the other north Fulton cities to provide for this service locally.”

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area seeks

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is enlisting the help of the public for an environment assessment for the Roswell Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Access Improvements from now until July 31.

In partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and the City of Roswell, the National Park Service is evaluating proposals for two transportation projects, the Hwy. 9 Pedestrian Bridge and Hwy. 9 reversable land removal and widening adjacent to the Vickery Creek Unit

in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

The two projects would require the transfer of the National Park Service managed lands for transportation use. This process will require an authorization by the National Park Service through special use permits and a federal Highway Easement Deed.

A spokesperson for the National Park Service said that both projects will have long-term adverse impact to park resources.

The mitigating actions to improve the Vickery Creek Unit Access could offset the effects of the conversion of

the National Park Service lands and resources into transportation use. The improvement to enhance accessibility to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will help to protect cultural and natural resources and create a better connection within the unit and across Vickery Creek.

Two alternatives, along with analysis of their potential impacts will be presented in the environment assessment.

The first and preferred alternative aims to improve traffic flow, access and construct a pedestrian bridge. The alternative will convert around

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2.49 acres of the National Park Service’s land to transportation use along Hwy. 9., construct a multi-use trail and pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee river on the eastside of Hwy. 9 and update and create new trails, footbridges and a parking lot.

The second alternative will provide no action and will not authorize any of the changes.

To learn more and submit a comment on the environment assessment, visit https://parkplanning. nps.gov/RoswellHistoricGatewayEA.

Public safety officials in Alpharetta are exploring ways to keep the Fulton County Jail Annex operational after the Sheriff’s Office closes the facility in September.

— Sarah Coyne

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Sometimes haircuts are literally life changing for people.

Cumming hair stylist finds niche in alternative looks

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Joely Simmons loves when clients see themselves in the mirror.

“When you turn them around in the chair and they see it, and they're like, ‘Oh my gosh. This is amazing,’” Simmons said. “That feels great.”

The 24-year-old Ball Ground resident has only been out of cosmetology school since February, but she has already cut a niche for herself at Salon AF, 100 Turner Road Suite C in Cumming. Her black business cards read “alternative hairstylist,” which speaks to a specialty in unique and sometimes admittedly crazy-looking haircuts and colors.

Her clients range from creatives, such as musicians, bartenders, estheticians, tattoo and other artists, to those with more conventional occupations, like nurses, accountants and Realtors.

Requests vary from a Luke Skywalker haircut with 6-inch Padawan rattail to vampire fang bangs, pixie cuts, mohawks and very long mullets. She also specializes in custom, sometimes hand painted colorings like neon shades or animal patterns like cheetah fur.

Some clients show pictures of looks they want her to capture. One person brought a picture of a moth. Another was inspired by a betta fish.

Simmons admits some of the looks she creates may seem strange, but she thinks the motivation behind them are something everyone can understand.

It’s all about having your appearance reflect how you feel inside, she said.

“As lame as it's gonna sound, whether people admit it or not, most people care a lot about their hair,” Simmons said. “Even for nonalternative people, their expression definitely, really matters.”

JOELY SIMMONS founder of Salon AF

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As one of a handful of hair stylists at Salon AF, Simmons works in a space occupied by several other salons in a lonely building just off Ga. 400. Clients often are surprised to find her chair tucked inside in the clean-looking, modern suite, which resembles a pastel-colored wellness spa stacked with chic hair products.

That’s in part why Simmons decided to meet her clients on their own terms.

“I knew right off the bat that no one was just gonna walk in and be like, ‘I want a green mullet,’” she said. “That just was not going to happen.”

To get the word out, she began regularly posting advertisements on social media platforms from Facebook to Instagram to Reddit.

She also uses herself as a walking billboard, attending events that are sure to draw alternative crowds like emo, punk and metal concerts and frequenting gay bars.

Simmons said she has long loved showing off an alternative look, and whenever she goes out, she is sure her appearance is on point. On a Thursday at work in the salon, her copper-colored hair was accented with blond highlights and featured a raccoon print on one section. Dressed in black from head to toe, she admitted that day’s

look was more on the professional side.

“I'll get tons of compliments when I go out,” she said. “When someone comes up to me and says, ‘Oh, my God, I love your hair,’” I say, ‘Yeah, thanks. Here's my card.’”

That bold marketing strategy has paid off immensely, and Simmons said she now serves several hundred regular clients. Some drive hours just to see her.

April Richards, owner of Salon AF and Simmons’ boss, said that motivation has deeply impressed her, as has the young hair stylist’s skills.

All too often, stylists spend more time scrolling than they do advertising on social media, she said, chuckling.

“She’s killing it,” Richards said. “She's on all the social media. She's promoting herself. She's doing all the things that she's

Neon colors and specialty patterns are some of Joely Simmons specialties. Custom color jobs can take as long as 10 hours, Simmons said.

supposed to be doing to gain clientele, which is amazing.”

Achieving success through hard work is nothing unusual for Simmons. Before she went to cosmetology school, she ran her own pet grooming business beginning at age 18. Now, she also finds time to periodically work as a special effects artist.

Her calling as an alternative hair stylist is something that feels natural, Simmons said.

Since she was a youth, she has always had a penchant and passion for hair.

She also has long had a desire to look different.

“I've had every rainbow color you could possibly imagine, like since as young as I was 10,” Simmons said. “I always did my hair, my friends’ hair.”

She hopes to continue with that passion but is not sure where it might lead her.

Richards said one thing is for certain. She will go far and perhaps one day run her own salon.

For now, Simmons said she loves where she’s at, doing what she does.

At the end of the day, it’s all about giving someone a look that means something special to them.

“Sometimes haircuts are literally life changing for people,” she said.

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A customer sports a vampire bang cut by Joely Simmons.

The Cottage School Career Center opening Fall 2025

Brought to you by – The Cottage School

The Cottage School (TCS), dedicated to building a sense of self for students with special learning differences through academic and experiential programming, is excited to announce The Cottage School Career Center, reinforcing its mission to prepare students to become confident, productive, and independent adults.

The TCS Career Center, spearheaded by Director Kyle Jarczynski, is open to all TCS high schoolers that will include classes that cover job readiness, financial literacy, and essential life skills. Students will have the opportunity to participate in electives featuring hands-projects, certifications, (e.g., CPR, ServSafe, HVAC, and Drone Aviation), and real-

world application both on and off campus. Seniors benefit from a dedicated cohort model providing internships, personalized job coaching, and post-secondary planning.

The Cottage School (TCS) celebrates over 40 years of creating success stories for students who learn differently. With an additional campus added in Roswell, they continue to expand their growth as an accredited K-12 school, with a 10:1 studentteacher ratio, and 100% of their students graduating with a postsecondary plan. For more information about The Cottage School Career Center or if you would like your organization to partner with TCS, reach out to Director Kyle Jarczynski or visit our website cottageschool. org.

Does my child’s bedtime matter during the summer?

Brought to you by – Sarah Mixson, M.S.W., at Summit Counseling Center

When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep is still crucial for your child’s mental and emotional well-being. Going to bed late and waking up late can disrupt their internal clock which can lead to increased irritability, trouble focusing, mood swings and even anxiety. Children and teens thrive on routine. Without it, their sleep patterns can become erratic which can affect their behavior, energy levels, and ability to regulate emotions.

Here are a few helpful tips to keep sleep habits on track during the summer:

1. Set a “summer bedtime range” this gives flexibility while keeping things predictable

2. Create a wind down routine that remains the same each night, even if it starts later than usual

3. Limit screens at least an hour before bed

4. Start adjusting bedtime slowly a few weeks before school starts again to avoid a stressful transition

Remember sleep isn’t just rest, it’s repair and regulation. Keeping sleep habits in check is one of the most important ways to support your child’s mental health all year long.

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Touchmark National Bank introduces to the community, Graham Hirst

Graham Hirst brings over 20 years of banking experience to North Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, and the surrounding counties. Throughout his career, Graham has built trusted relationships with companies both small and large, helping business owners and leadership teams access smart lending solutions and financial resources to fuel growth.

With a strong focus on commercial lending and relationship development, Graham works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and deliver tailored financial strategies. His deep knowledge of the local market and commitment to community involvement make him a valued partner to businesses across a range of industries. Dedicated to supporting the economic vitality of the region, Graham continues to foster meaningful connections and provide financial guidance that helps businesses grow and thrive. You can reach Graham at 770407-6700, or email at graham.hirst@ touchmarknb.com

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RED, WHITE & YOU CELEBRATION

Milton draws record number of attendees for Fourth of July

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — A record crowd turned out July 4 to celebrate the country’s birthday at Milton’s Red, White & YOU celebration.

Approximately 1,200 community members came out to show off their patriotism.

To beat the summer heat, crowds lined up at Broadwell Pavilion to put on a walking parade beginning at 9 a.m. The parade featured all generations dressed head to toe in red, white and blue rolling on scooters, strollers, bicycles or by foot.

The rest of the day included a foam pit, face paint, balloon animals, crafts and food trucks.

National Charity League volunteers Kendal Bartlet and Camille Ivy handed out bags of popcorn to families and friends during the event. The teens said that their favorite part of the celebration is helping the community.

The Red, White & YOU celebration, which originally started in 2010, has become a tradition for Milton.

Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen has seen the event grow over the years.

“Nothing says celebration like families, especially our regulars, rolling in each year with patriotic outfits, decked-out wagons and even pets in costume,” he said. “It’s the perfect touch to the event that makes it so special.”

The city hopes next year will draw an even bigger crowd to celebrate the holiday.

PHOTOS BY: SARAH COYNE/APPEN MEDIA

Above and bottom right, attendees hang out at Milton’s Red, White & YOU celebration at Broadwell Pavilion.

National Charity League volunteers Camille Ivy, from left, and Kendal Bartlet hand out bags of popcorn to attendees at the Red, White & YOU Fourth of July celebration held at Broadwell Pavilion.

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PHOTOS BY: SARAH COYNE/APPEN MEDIA Attendees hang out at Milton’s Red, White & YOU celebration at Broadwell Pavilion.

PRESERVING THE PAST

Celestine Sibley, a woman of achievement

Celestine Sibley was not born in Georgia, but she was a Georgia treasure. She spent an important part of her life in and around Crabapple and through her writings helped establish the community as a special place, enriching many lives in the process. This week’s column pays tribute to her accomplishments, enthusiasm for life and for the people she inspired along the way.

Celestine Sibley (1914-1999) was the author of nearly 30 books beginning in 1958. Her final published book was “Spider in the Sink,” released in November 1997. She was a reporter for the Atlanta Constitution from 1941 to 1982 and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution from 1982 to 1999. She wrote more than 10,000 columns for the newspapers. She had a no-nonsense approach to writing yet could instill a touch of homespun humor.

When asked how long it took her to write a column, she nonchalantly replied “about 15 minutes.” That was because she said she would go through the day thinking about it, “sort of mentally writing it.”

When she first started out as a political reporter, she could turn out 10 stories a day plus a column, which did not mean that they were any good, she said, but it got the job done. That was her way, quick and thorough, and that made her a model for other young journalists.

When she died of cancer in 1999 the Atlanta Journal-Constitution printed page after page of tributes to her for many days and printed 1.5 million copies of a 24-page supplement. The famous and not famous poured their hearts out in tribute to the remarkable woman who inspired a whole generation of writers and ordinary people.

Former President Jimmy Carter wrote “For as long as Rosalynn and I can remember, she has shared her spirit and soul with the people of Georgia. Her common sense and wisdom reminded us that, although our lives have become very complicated, we are surrounded by simple beauty and unchanging truths – if we only take the time to recognize them.”

When reporter Rheta Grimsley Johnson joined the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 1994, she said, “Celestine Sibley already had a lifetime’s worth of friends with whom to share her wit and wisdom. Yet Celestine was one of the first, the few, to drop by my desk, welcome me to town and invite me to lunch.”

Lee Walburn, who was for a longtime editor of Atlanta Magazine and a highly regarded journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is a great admirer of Celestine. He told me that she was idolized by all who knew her.

“Most people know her as a writer,” he says, “but she was also one of the greatest reporters of the Georgia Legislature. She was hard working and tough and didn’t take any foolishness from anybody.”

Celestine was very close to her granddaughter Sibley Fleming who has written several awardwinning books. Both women wrote extensively about each other over the years.

In an interview Sibley Fleming described to me a book she wrote, “Celestine Sibley, a Granddaughter’s

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Sweet Apple, the name Celestine Sibley gave to the rustic cabin she purchased in the 1960s near today’s Crabapple community.

Celestine Sibley as a child with her mother at Pensacola Beach. The photo appears on the back cover of her 1988 memoir, “Turned Funny,” by Celestine Sibley, published by Harper & Row.

Reminiscence.”

“The book is a personal account of a special grandmother through the eyes of her granddaughter,” she said. “She was a great role model for me and my little sister, Betsy. We both followed her around — albeit a generation apart — attached to her apron strings. She imbued in us both a love of nature and books and a keen sense of compassion for the underdog.”

The Georgia Writers Association named Fleming Georgia Author of the Year for the book. Sibley Fleming is currently editor in chief of the Urban

Institute’s Urban Land quarterly magazine. The organization is a think tank in the areas of social and economic policy.

Celestine Sibley’s cherished cottage is located in the North Fulton countryside area of Milton, near Roswell and Alpharetta. She lived there for the final 36 years of her life. She and a partner purchased the rustic cottage and 1 acre in the 1960s for about $1,000 and called it Sweet Apple according to the Georgia Encyclopedia. The log house was built in1844 and may have served originally as a schoolhouse.

She wrote about the house in her 1967 book, “A Place Called Sweet Apple.” To Celestine, the cottage symbolized a kind of life rooted in simplicity and community which she feared was slowly vanishing in Georgia. She lovingly restored the ancient cottage, but as new housing developments moved closer and closer, she used the cottage to record and critique the gradual disappearance of the rural South.

But the cabin symbolized more than that as it served as backdrop to some of her mystery novels. It became a kind of battleground where the forces of change and greed clashed with the values of tradition and honesty. She felt that unchecked growth threatened Southern life and traditions, and she made her views known through her writing. In some of her plots she highlighted the tension between preserving the past with land disputes, greedy developers and the decline of community values. The house still stands today as a private residence.

Celestine Sibley was a pioneer. She never slowed down, and she never quit. The result is a lasting body of work that will guide those who love history or a good yarn for generations to come.

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.

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2. Group of cattle. Passe. Dining room cabinet.

3. Texas shrine. Work group. Wax-covered cheese. 4. Sporting group. Kick out. Evening wear.

5. Stringed instrument. Education group. Football play.

6. Musical group. Big cat. Break in friendly relations.

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2. Group of cattle. Passe. Dining room cabinet.

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3. Texas shrine. Work group. Wax-covered cheese

4. Sporting group. Kick out. Evening wear

5. Stringed instrument. Education group. Football play 6. Musical group. Big cat. Break in friendly relations 7. Gung-ho. Western group.

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Council:

In a related matter at the July 7 meeting, Deputy Director of Public Works Robert Dell-Ross presented an agreement between the cities of Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Sandy Springs to update the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

All five cities have requested the Atlanta Regional Commission to oversee the process.

The ARC coordinated and funded the plan in 2010 and 2018 and will manage and update the project.

“It's time to consider updating this document,” Dell-Ross said.

The program allows local governments to take elements of their own roadway master plans, have them evaluated, then select projects within their city. A staff member from each city will guide the process, while the ARC pursues funding through the Georgia Department of Transportation and handles contracts and subcontracts.

So far, the City of Johns Creek has approved the agreement, and will serve as the administrative city collecting the local matching funds from each municipality. Johns Creek is charging nothing for the service.

Deputy Director of Public Works Robert Dell-Ross presents the proposal of a single-lane roundabout that will be placed at Cox and King roads at the regular meeting July 7.

share is approximately $26,462.

The City Council gave unanimous approval to the plan and expects the other cities to sign by the end of July. Continued from Page 1

The estimated cost for the plan is approximately $1.2 million, with $990,000 coming through federal

Fulton:

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Speaking at the July 9 public hearing, Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry said it’s time for Fulton County to “tighten up” and asked the board to not raise the millage rate.

“You also know … we were elected by the people to be the leaders that they hoped that we would be, to make the tough decisions [and] to set priorities,” Bradberry said. “We can't fund everything that we would like to … every year, I submit a budget to the council, billed on the rollback rate, and we are able to make great success and gains in quality of life for the people of Johns Creek by doing what we can on less.”

New state laws provide some protection with a floating homestead exemption that limits how much an owneroccupied home can increase in taxable value each year. The increase is generally capped at the Consumer Price Index – or the inflation rate.

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In June, they hosted Roswell’s first ever pride walk, where hundreds of people showed up and over 10 local

funds and $247,500 in local match from the five cities. The ARC will fund 80 percent of the total cost.

Based on 2023 population estimates, Milton’s

At the June meeting, Commissioners Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, Marvin Arrington, Jr., Dana Barrett and Mo Ivory voted for the cap rate at 9.87 mills. That’s a full mill higher than the current rate and county staff’s recommendation.

Commissioner Ivory cited the need to fund jail improvements and other potentially shelved programs amid cuts to federal funding.

Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts and North Fulton commissioners Bob Ellis and Bridget Thorne voted against the 1-mill increase cap, saying staff had already declared the 2025 budget could be funded without raising the property tax rate.

Public comments and the millage rate hearing ran nearly three hours at the morning meeting with residents expressing frustration with a potential property tax increase.

A 75-year-old woman on fixed income told commissioners that the take hike would drive seniors like her out of their homes, which will then be purchased by corporations and private equity.

A senior who recently moved to

businesses showed their solidarity with the group.

Roswell Empowered and Roswell Women Rising worked together in July to help the Roswell Housing Authority obtain new AC units and fans for the residents, after a mother came to the

Fulton County from Massachusetts to be closer to her grandchildren said she fears being driven out of another community because of high taxes.

A self-described “Grady baby” in his 50s told commissioners that his community association in west Atlanta is staunchly opposed to the 12.5 percent hike.

Citizens of Fulton County made one thing clear: they do not want to pay a higher tax rate on their residential properties amid large increases in assessed values.

Sandy Springs City Councilwoman Jody Reichel, who is a home and rental property owner, said the proposed tax increase will hit every homeowner, landlord and tenant in the county.

“For many, it's the difference between stability and displacement … many of my tenants have been with me for over 15 years,” Reichel said. “These are families, seniors and individuals who take pride in their homes. I’ve worked hard to keep rents affordable … but this tax hike that will force landlords like me to raise rents, and tenants like mine will have no choice but to leave.”

city’s open forum night June 30. The mother told City Council that her family had been without air for weeks and that nothing had been done.

“You could just hear the desperation in her voice, just pleading for somebody to come by and look at

While homesteaded property owners have some protection from spikes in assessed value, renters are likely to see the tax hike in the form of increased monthly payments even if the rate stays flat because of increasing property valuations.

At the same time, many citizens voiced frustration about the county’s tax abatements and incentives for corporations like Microsoft and X. They asked why homeowners are being asked to pay more to the county government, which cuts tax liabilities for corporations.

For homeowners north of Atlanta, typically more than half of their property taxes go to Fulton County Schools, around 30 percent goes to the county’s general fund, another 10-15 percent goes to cities and the rest goes to various bonds.

After the county millage rate is adopted Aug. 6, Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand will take the appraised value and the exemption status provided by the Board of Tax Assessors, along with the millage rates set by other governing authorities, to calculate taxes for each property.

the conditions,” Donlon said.

The group was able to donate $370 to Grove Way for the Roswell Housing Authority.

To join the grassroots groups, email roswellwomenrising@gmail. com and join the Roswell Empowered group on Facebook.

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Fulton County Appraisal Manager Brian Gardner, who has more than three decades of experience in his role, said an appraisal is an opinion of value.

“It is completely fine to have an opinion different from the Board of Assessors,” Gardner said. “That is literally why the appeal process exists.”

When appealing a property assessment, owners should submit all evidence with the initial appeal form, including sales in 2024 of similar homes in the same neighborhood, comparable properties that sold nearby, current property appraisals, documentation of current conditions and a contractor estimate of repairs.

Staff recommends evidence showing a property’s value differing from similar homes in the neighborhood, specific physical conditions and inaccuracies in the recorded property details.

Commissioner Thorne represents most of the east side of Ga. 400 in North Fulton County, and District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis serves most of the western half north of I-285.

A part of District 1 bleeds over Ga. 400 into parts of Roswell, and District 3 includes all Sandy Springs residents south of I-285 and some just north of it.

Thorne, who owns a home in North Fulton, said its taxable value is not much higher than the year before.

“For most people it’s just shocking to see the value of your home and

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how it’s gone up and up,” Thorne said after the townhall. “We need to really assure people that even though your home values are going up, your actual

Locally Owned and Operated

taxable value is not going to go up that significantly.”

Thorne has another town hall scheduled for July 29, giving property

owners a couple of days to learn more about the property valuation and appeals processes before the Aug. 1 deadline.

DEATH NOTICES

Jacqueline Boling, 94, of Roswell, passed away on July 6, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Lester Dorsey, 85, of Roswell, passed away on June 30, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Michael Miralles, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away on July 1, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Peter Oswald, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away on July 5, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Notice of Public Hearing

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PH-25-AB-06 – I Love NY Pizza of Milton dba El Castillo Mexican Restaurant has submitted an application for a license to sell Wine, Malt Beverages and Distilled Spirits for Consumption On-Premises, and for Sunday Sales of same, at its place of business located at 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 200A, Milton, Georgia 30004.

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On the date and time, and at the location stated above, the Design Review Board shall conduct a public hearing to consider the following applications for Certificate of Appropriateness.

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All qualified proposals will receive consideration without regard to age, handicap, religion, creed or belief, political affiliation, race, color, sex, or national origin.

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