Love of nature blazes career for ‘Ranger Jen’
By SARAH COYNE | sarah@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Every day is a new adventure for Milton’s Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Jen Young.
Young, better known as Ranger Jen, wears many hats in her role connecting the community with the outdoors. Residents can find Young in her office, outdoors exploring, walking or sketching in her notebook.
Her journey with the great outdoors began when she as a little girl. Young lived in a small town in central Michigan, just off a river. She spent most of her days outdoors in the woods.
“Back in the early ’90s, when we didn't have technology like we do now, you were forced outside, so I took to it,” Young said.
She took her love for the outdoors and got a degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Central Michigan University. She continued on to get her masters in higher education and leadership from Armstrong State University.
After moving to Georgia in 2008, she worked 10 years as a program director and youth development director at the YMCA in Atlanta.
See RANGER, Page 20
Georgia Power plans for huge escalation in energy demand
By Emily Jones WABE
ATLANTA — Georgia’s largest electric utility is preparing to meet what it says is a huge spike in new electricity demand. Georgia
Power says it expects it will need to provide 8,200 more megawatts by 2031 – about four times the energy made by its new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.
A key factor driving Georgia Power’s plans is the enormous growth in need the
company says it expects over the next few years from large industrial customers — especially data centers.
But some critics argue Georgia Power’s predictions are too high. Energy experts testifying before the Georgia Public Service
Commission this week cast doubt on Georgia Power’s prediction of a massive, rapid increase in energy demand — known as load.
See POWER, Page 21
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Milton Outdoor Recreation Supervisor “Ranger” Jen Young stands on the dock at Lake Providence.
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Cards stolen from car parked at restaurant
MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police responded to a man who reported items stolen from his car at approximately 8:05 p.m. June 5.
The man told police that he parked his Toyota Camry at Panera Bread 5304 Windward Parkway and went inside. The man left his cards bound by a rubber band on the top of the center console and visible in the open.
When the man came back to his car at approximately 8 p.m., he noticed his debit card, food stamp cards, gas card and driver’s license missing. The man told police that he noticed his front passenger door handle had been broken.
The man told police the car was locked and that he believes the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m.
Police were unable to follow up with employees to get footage due to the store being closed.
The officers told the victim to freeze his cards and to go to the DMV for a new license.
— Sarah Coyne
Man says landscaper failed to honor contract
MILTON, Ga. — On June 6, a Milton man reported to police that he had not received services after paying a landscaper worker.
The man stated that he paid the landscape worker $778 in advance for his services May 16. The worker was supposed to put down new pine straw at his home on Petersford Way.
The man contacted the worker May 27, May 29 and June 6. Each time the man called, the worker told the man he would come by and complete the job.
As of the June 6 report, the service still had not been completed.
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Sarah Coyne
SUV reported stolen after man goes for run
MILTON, Ga. — Milton police are looking for a vehicle reported stolen June 8.
At approximately 2 p.m. on Freemanville Road and Phillips Circle, police responded to a man who reported his Honda CR-V had been stolen.
The man told police that he parked the car along Phillips Circle next to other vehicles at approximately 1:15 p.m. to go for a run. He realized he did not want the car keys in his pocket while he ran, so he placed the keys behind the front passenger tire.
When he started to run, he noticed two men walking toward Phillips Circle. He told police that the men were the only ones in the area who were in view when he placed the keys behind the tire.
When he finished his run, he noticed the SUV gone. The car is owned by the man’s mother.
Police searched and spotted the SUV driving along Haynes Bride Road around Morrison Parkway at approximately 2:30 p.m. Dispatch was advised to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
The SUV has been placed on the Georgia Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center as stolen.
— Sarah Coyne
Police investigate theft of designer sunglasses
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than $10,000 in designer sunglasses were reported stolen from an Avalon shop May 30.
Alpharetta police said officers were dispatched to the sunglasses shop about 2 p.m. after a theft was reported.
A woman who works for the shop said two men stole 14 pairs of Chanel glasses from the store. The men fled on foot before leaving in a car.
The glasses carried a total value of $11,950.
Security cameras were recording at the time.
The incident was classified as a felony theft by shoplifting over $500.
— Jon Wilcox
Police file drug charges against Dunwoody man
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police arrested a 28-year-old Dunwoody man June 8 after officers found him asleep in a parking lot off Ga. 9 with Xanax, fentanyl and methamphetamine in his vehicle.
Officers said they responded to a report around 5 p.m. of a man unconscious in his vehicle parked at Killer Creek Harley-Davidson at 11480 Alpharetta Highway (Ga. 9).
Prior to the report, officers also said dispatch received calls about the same vehicle, a green Ford F-150, driving erratically and running onto a curb before turning into the dealership.
The driver told officers that he had not slept much and was resting in the parking lot before grabbing a part for his motorcycle. While speaking with the driver, officers said he appeared under the influence of narcotics, not alcohol.
Officers said the man failed most aspects of the standardized field sobriety test, showing an inability to balance and comprehend instructions.
After placing him under arrest for driving while under the influence, officers said the man requested a supervisor before submitting to a search of his person.
During the search, officers said they found a burnt straw, commonly used to consume narcotics, in his front right pocket. They said it gave them probable cause to search the vehicle.
The search yielded around 50 Xanax bars of various sizes, more than 3 grams of a substance later testing positive for fentanyl and meth, tinfoil, syringe caps and $1,655 in cash.
Officers said they secured additional warrants for possession of schedule II and IV controlled substances and drug paraphernalia before transporting the man to Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center.
After he was cleared, officers transported him to the Fulton County Jail.
— Hayden Sumlin
THE PICTURE FRAMER
Roswell tightens rules on short-term rentals
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council voted unanimously June 9 to tighten restrictions on short-term vacation rentals.
Beginning Jan. 1, homes that participate in rental firms, such as Airbnb and VRBO, will be required to go through the same occupational safety inspection that commercial operation buildings undergo.
The operators must also register with the Business Registration Office within the city’s Finance Department, so the fire marshal can conduct annual inspections.
Upon registration, the operators will be required to have 24/7 contact with public safety and emergency officers for any complaints or emergencies. The cost for administering registration will be offset by the hotel/ motel tax from rental agencies that the city already collects.
“[It’s] really just making sure that people can stay here and be safe,” Councilwoman Sarah Beeson said. “It's not a way to try to get around or to end our short-term rentals here in Roswell.”
Beeson introduced the legislation May 13 at the Committees of Council meeting.
Speaking during its passage June 9, she said the mission behind the legislation is to help keep residents and visitors safe.
“We are limited on our hotel supply,” Beeson said. “…these short-term rentals are one of the few ways that we have that allow people to enjoy the City of Roswell who don't live here as a tourist.”
Setting occupancy limits
Beeson said she has received several images of large groups of people staying at short-term rentals in the city. The legislation will establish safety measures to help cap the number of people allowed to stay at the rentals.
Beeson pointed out that, unlike the City of Alpharetta, Roswell will not place a cap on the number of shortterm rentals in the city. Alpharetta has a cap of 5 percent per single family community.
“We want to make sure that people can still operate these businesses,” Beeson said. “Some folks do depend on them as a source of income for their homes. Other folks depend on them as a way of coming to visit.”
In other matters June 9, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city code allowing wine to be brought into a special event facility.
Councilwoman Lee Hills said the amendment was introduced to allow guests to bring their own bottle of wine to a new cooking class business, which is set to open soon.
The amendment clears up language in the ordinance, and states that in order to be eligible for a consumption on the premises license, the facilities must be available to public or private groups, be used for special occasions, be open to guests or be a multi-sport complex situated on at least 20 acres in the Downtown Mixed Use and Historic Area Town Center District.
Advancing safety measures
In other business, the City Council unanimously passed the Citywide Safety Action Plan and the approval of a Vision Zero Resolution.
The resolution outlines the eventual goal of the city to have zero roadway fatalities or serious injuries. To do this, the city will commit to focus on safe roads, vehicles, speeds and postcrash care.
Staff recommended for its approval at the May 27 Committees of Council meeting, after the city received $200,000 for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2023.
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Roswell moves forward with stormwater projects
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Committees of Council gave tentative approval June 10 to two stormwater projects on the top of the list for the city’s Capital Improvement Program.
The City Council unanimously passed both items at the regular Committees Council meeting, a work session presided over by Senior Vice President of Community Services & Deputy City Administrator Jeffery Leatherman.
City officials gave tentative approval to the Northmeadow Parkway stormwater lining project to replace failing pipe located on the road. The project will restore roughly 300 linear feet of 72-inch corrugated metal pipe and roughly 25 linear feet of 90-inch corrugated metal pipe.
“This is actually the top project on our [Capital Improvement Program] for stormwater, so we’re excited to get this done,” Director of Environmental and Public Works Brian Watson said.
City staff sent the scope of work to all pre-qualified contractors May 25.
Officials awarded the contract to the low bidder, Utility Asset Management Inc. in the amount of $146,225, with a contingency of $14,622 for unforeseen circumstances.
The City Council also gave tentative approval for the Spring Creek Road stormwater construction project. The work will replace failing 18-inch and 30-inch corrugated metal pipes, catch basins, junction boxes, a headwall and new manholes and outfall.
On May 14, city staff sent the
scope of work to all stormwater prequalified contractors and received four responses. The city chose the low bidder, GradeCo, with a contract for $205,504, with a contingency of $20,550 for unseen conditions.
“They’ve done work with the city in the past and we’ve been extremely pleased,” Watson said.
Funding for both projects is available in the Stormwater Fund.
Both projects are top of the list for the Stormwater Master Project List, which is a part of the Capital Improvement Program.
The Capital Improvement Program, approved in early 2022, is a five-year strategy that details anticipated expenditures and the approved sources of funding.
The projects will move forward to the June 23 City Council meeting for final approval.
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Director of Environmental and Public Works
Brian Watson presents two stormwater projects at the June 10 Roswell Committees of Council meeting at City Hall.
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The Alpharetta Development Authority discusses a study to review impacts and feasibility of a potential arena project May 2.
Alpharetta greenlights $150,000 arena study in bid for NHL team
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta is still waiting to see whether it will be chosen to host a National Hockey League team, but in the meantime, it’s doing its homework.
convention and visitors bureau.
At a May 2 special meeting, the Alpharetta Development Authority unanimously approved a $150,000 feasibility study by strategic consulting firm Creative Artists Agency. Alpharetta is in the running to attract a hockey team after Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment Group submitted in March 2024 a petition to attract an NHL franchise.
If Alpharetta is selected, the team would most likely play at an arena in the North Point Mall area, City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom said. The site is competing with a mega mixed-use arena project proposed in Forsyth County.
Although no project has formally been proposed in Alpharetta, the city has commissioned the Creative Artists Agency study to ensure its viability.
“We wouldn’t go into something blind,” Lagerbloom said. “A good progressive city does this type of work in advance of these massive, massive types of projects.”
The study, which is expected to take five to six months, will explore financial feasibility and economic impacts. Costs will be split between the Development Authority and Awesome Alpharetta, the city’s
Creative Artists Agency’s analysis will determine market demand and appropriate characteristics for a new arena. It will estimate what kind of event programming and attendance the market can support, generating a financial profile to evaluate financial viability.
Lagerbloom said city officials are particularly interested in how many hockey fans are in the area and what kinds of costs and revenues an arena might bring. Although the city suspects such a project could provide enormous economic benefits, a study is required to ensure it would be successful.
“Until we can validate it with data, it’s just a hunch,” Lagerbloom said.
Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of Awesome Alpharetta, agreed with Lagerbloom, saying an arena could be a serious boon to the city. An arena likely could host a variety of events other than hockey games and attract numerous visitors to the city.
Rodgers said if Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with its capacity for 12,000 visitors is any indication, a venue in the North Point Mall area could provide considerable business to the city’s 30 hotels.
Alpharetta’s about 200 restaurants and 250 shops also could see benefits from arena visitors, she said.
“We’re excited to think about these possibilities,” she said.
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Tattoo shop owner works to make body art an experience
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — When her daughter decided to pursue a career as a tattoo artist, Carmen Utley never thought she would be brought along for the ride.
Thanks to Utley’s daughter, Brianna, she is now the proud owner of Cloak and Draugr Tattoo at 468 South Atlanta St. in Roswell. The shop, with a classy and sophisticated aesthetic, invites tattoo rookies or seasoned pros in for their next piece.
The journey began when Brianna got an apprenticeship at the studio in early 2023. Utley, originally born in Mexico, moved to the United States just under 30 years ago. She worked as a mortgage processor for 28 years and never thought she would own a business, until her brother encouraged her to just go for it.
“I [was] like, ‘I think you’re crazy, but okay yeah,’ so I didn't think [anything] was going to happen,” Utley said.
She met with the original owner, Nic Domingo, and asked if the shop was for sale. To her surprise, he said yes.
Domingo opened Cloak and Draugr Tattoo in June 2017. Inside the store, guests can find art and décor that matches Domingo’s Nordic heritage.
In December 2023, Utley officially became the owner of Cloak and Draugr. Her first thought when walking into the studio as owner, was “what did I get myself into?”
“I was super nervous because I couldn't let them down,” she said.
To this day, you can still find Domingo in the studio working as the manager.
The importance of atmosphere
The name for the studio comes from inspiration from Norse mythology. In folklore, a draugr is an undead creature that inhabits graves and burial grounds. Despite the scary background, the atmosphere in the studio is nothing but.
From left, Brianna and Carmen Utley stand inside Cloak and Draugr Tattoo on 468 South Atlanta St. in Roswell June 11. See TATTOO, Page 9
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One of the main draws for Utley was the studio’s atmosphere. Currently, her team consists of eight artists, all bringing a different style to the studio.
“They are great spirits,” Utley said.
Utley and her team of artists work to provide a comfortable and safe environment for all who enter.
“They know how to take care of the clients, and especially the first timers,” Utley said.
The studio offers an encouraging atmosphere where first timers can ring a bell when their tattoo is finished.
Those seeking a tattoo can book at the studio by contacting an artist of their choosing on their website, cloakanddraugrtattoo.com. The minimum price for a tattoo at Cloak and Draugr is $100.
The studio offers a range of styles, from traditional to fine line, and from black and white to color.
Utley’s daughter, Brianna, mainly tattoos in an anime style. Brianna originally went to school to become a kindergarten teacher but quickly learned that it wasn’t for her.
She then went on to make her passion of drawing into a career by tattooing. For Brianna, drawing and tattooing is an escape.
“My brain goes quiet,” she said.
Inside her private studio room, guests can find a welcoming environment with little trinkets and artworks from her favorite animes, cartoons and Studio Ghibli movies.
Brianna’s first customer was her mother. To this day, Utley still allows her artists to play around and put new art pieces on her. Before owning the shop, Utley didn’t have a single tattoo, now she has 10.
Brianna, who is coming up on her 26th birthday, will be handed over the shop when she gets older. A second shop, now in the works, will be given to her son.
“I think it'll be a good idea to leave them as my legacy,” Utley said.
Brianna said she finds it cool that one day the shop will be all hers.
Connecting with community
Utley said that she learned a lot in the past two years.
“It blows my mind, this new world,” Utley said.
Utley is now in an apprenticeship to become a tattoo artist, under Domingo.
“I've always been talented at drawing, but I got married, had kids and I abandoned that,” Utley said. “But now that I have the time, I'm relearning how to draw.”
Although Utley has been welcomed into the tattoo industry with open arms,
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Brianna Utley stands next to her trinkets and art inside her studio room at Cloak and Draugr
things haven’t been the same with the community in Roswell.
Despite having loyal clients and over 10,800 followers on Instagram, Utley is having a hard time connecting with the people of Roswell. She said she thinks it is because of the taboo behind tattoos.
“I think people need to change that, because tattoos now are different,” Utley said. “…you're expressing yourself through your body.”
Utley said she has a hard time being able to feature not only her tattoo artists’ pieces, but also their other artworks, such as drawings or paintings at events
or festivals.
“They pushed me away,” Utley said. “It's very difficult as a woman owning a tattoo shop [and] being accepted, especially because it's the tattoo industry.”
Utley knows it will take time for the community to change their perspective about her shop, she hopes people will understand that her studio is different.
“We are not your regular tattoo shop, we’re unique,” Utley said. “We're very classy, we like to make people feel comfortable.”
To book an appointment, email cloakanddraugrtattoo.com.
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Lavender scent fills Roswell’s Barrington Hall grounds
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — The smell of fragrant flowers filled the air at the annual Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall June 7.
The grounds were full of colors from freshly bloomed flowers and trees, alongside vendors ready to greet guests.
More than 60 arts and craft booths selling handmade goods were featured at the event.
Michelle Werl brought her art to the Lavender Festival for the first time this year because her art matches the theme of the festival.
“I figured for the Lavender Festival, you tend to have people that will like flowers,” Werl said.
Werl lives in Statham where she creates colorful mixed media collage art on wood blocks and canvases.
Most of her work features colorful flowers, with the occasional butterfly.
She began her small business in 2019, right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work now has a following of more than 12,800 on her Instagram @michellewerlart.
The lively event allowed members of the community to meet small business from across the state.
Amelia Lorden brought her small business to the festival to gain exposure for her 1-month-old bookstore, Damsel.
“I saw the pictures of the building and the grounds, and that’s what made me [join],” Lorden said.
Her romance themed bookstore, which will officially open August in Canton, features handmade stickers, hats, tote bags and more. Her plan for the bookstore includes building a community through bookstores and parties.
Attendees also toured the inside of Barrington Hall, which is surrounded by tree canopies and lavender during the
summer. The Greek Revival mansion was built in 1842 by Barrington King, whose father, Roswell King co-founded the colony which became Roswell.
To learn more about the hall, visit roswellgov.com/discover-us/historichouse-museums/.
Michelle Werl stands with her artwork at the June 7 Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall.
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Three-year-old Kate smells the flowers on the grounds of Barrington Hall June 7 at the annual Lavender Festival.
Crowds gather on the grounds of Bulloch Hall for the Lavender Festival June 7.
Roswell Cops ‘N Cars draws auto enthusiasts
By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Car enthusiasts, police officers and families gathered at the fifth annual Cops ‘N Cars show at Lebanon Baptist Church in Roswell June 7.
More than 100 cars, from antiques to new models were featured at the show to support the Roswell Police Department. The event provided visitors a chance to view the show cars, meet local businesses and eat from food trucks.
Over the past five years, the Roswell Police Department and Friends of Roswell Police Foundation has presented the event to help support the department. This year, Carl Black Roswell and Rocco’s European Garage were sponsors for the show.
Roswell Police Foundation President Terri Bell said this year’s show was the largest yet.
“It's really to bring the community together and raise funds for our foundation,” Bell said.
The Friends of Roswell Police is a qualified law enforcement foundation whose mission is to build strong relationships between the police department and the community by identifying and meeting the needs of the city.
The event began in 2020 after the group realized they wanted to create a way to build community through an outdoor event.
“We felt like this was a great way to bring people together outside, and it's just been a hit ever since,” Bell said.
As the biggest fundraiser of the year, the show raises money by allowing car enthusiasts to enter their cars into the show for $30. The cars are entered into several competitions throughout the day. Among the cars on display were a blue 911 GT3 Porsche, a black McLaren Artura and a factory built 1995 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing replica.
See CARS, Page 21
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Siblings Jake and Parker Meyer sit on Roswell police motorcycles at the annual Cops ‘N Cars show June 7 at Lebanon Baptist Church.
OPINION
The rise and fall of trousers: Pants that helped build Roswell
BOB MEYERS Columnist
This week’s column highlights the Oxbo Falls Manufacturing Company, also known as the Roswell Pants Factory or Oxbo Pants Factory, founded in 1894 by James Henry “Pony” Waller (18521913) who organized, built and operated the plant. It is thought that earlier he was superintendent of the Roswell Manufacturing Company, known as the Roswell Cotton Mill, founded by Roswell King, the namesake for the City of Roswell, and his son Barrington King. King’s cotton mill was rebuilt in 1882 following its destruction by General Sherman’s troops in the Civil War.
Pony Waller’s pants factory employed about 125 people in the early days to operate sewing, cutting and pressing machines. He began his career by working in a cotton factory in Marietta as a teenager. His prior experience no doubt helped prepare him to start the Oxbo company which initially specialized in work pants and overalls worn primarily by laborers, industrial workers and farmers.
The company changed ownership several times. In 1902, according to a short history by Mary Wright Hawkins (1921-2001) written in 1993, the Nully Overall Company of Atlanta acquired the Oxbo Pants Factory and added more space and machines and hired more workers. I could not find any official records of that transaction, but early records of the pants factory are sketchy. A few years later, according to Mary Hawkins, the pants company changed hands again and became the Nunnally and McRae Company.
The factory played an important role in Roswell’s recovery after the Civil War.
The factory burned down in 1941. The loss of jobs was a major blow to the small town of Roswell. The townspeople decided to rebuild the factory themselves. They sold stock to the public to raise money. Together with 103 stockholders they completed the project on Hill Street in early 1942 and called the firm the Roswell Company. According to the Neighbor Newspaper at the time, the steel beams and posts ordered for the building’s roof were denied because of World War II, so wood posts were used in their place.
Elaine DeNiro, recently retired archivist for the Roswell Historical Society, in 2003 interviewed Johnnie Mae Strickland who was employed by the company for more than 18 years. Johnnie Mae worked 8-hour days from 8 to 5 with a half hour for lunch, five days a week in the original building before the fire. Employees were
paid by the piece. She said that the factory produced work pants and woolen dress pants from material obtained elsewhere.
A notable and remarkable leader of the factory after the fire was Elwyn Gaissert (1923-2005), who joined the company when he graduated from Georgia Tech in 1945. He held a variety of management positions during his 34 years with the company and was a highly respected businessman in Roswell. Under his leadership, the plant was the largest employer in town, with up to 350 workers at its peak, which represented a large number of family members in the small agricultural community. It played an important role in the city’s post-Civil War recovery by providing steady employment and producing quality products. It also represented a change in the textile industry from cotton mills to industrial products.
I interviewed Elwyn Gaissert’s son, who shares his father’s name. He told me that the original products from the plant were grey and khaki work pants. He said that in 1961 Hayes Garment Company, a
subsidiary of Genesco, a large conglomerate from Nashville specializing in shoes and apparel, purchased The Pants Company and renamed it The Hayward Company, a division of Genesco. Upon retiring from the plant as General Manager in 1981 Gaissert was recruited by Roswell Mayor Pug Mabry to be the city’s personnel director. He later became Roswell City Administrator from 1983-1993
“He was one of a kind,” says his son. “He did things on a handshake.”
Under Gaissert’s leadership, in addition to making pants, the Roswell plant trained consultants from Kurt Salmon Associates, a management consulting firm that specialized in retail, consumer goods and healthcare consulting. Gaissert taught them how to help businesses improve their manufacturing operations and supply chains.
Elwyn’s son says “Dad made those eager young engineers put aside their slide rules and stop watches used for time and motion studies and go down to the plant and make a pair of pants. The engineers
told me years later that they always remembered their time with my dad.”
More than 300 consultants gained hands-on experience in stitching, time management and client interaction at the Roswell plant.
As business slowed due to foreign competition and other factors, management closed the business in 1975. The building was rented and repurposed and became the Roswell Antiques and Interiors Center in the 1980s and 1990s. Antique dealers, artists and small businesses operated in the building.
In the 1990s, the building was demolished to make way for the construction of a Law Enforcement Center (police department).
Roswell had a proud and successful textile industry that operated well into the 20th century. Competition from large industrial centers eventually caused sales to decline and the industry closed. Today, remnants of the mills can still be seen at Old Mill Park and along the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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Workers making pants in the Oxbo Pants Factory in the 1920s before a fire that destroyed the building in 1941. A new building was constructed on Hill Street but was demolished when a new Roswell Police Station was built.
Marbles and other Great Depression era games
VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Columnist
Growing up in the Great Depression meant playing games that required creativity with objects from around the house, home-built toys or inexpensive toys. Fred Donaldson, born in Dunwoody in 1925, recalled playing a game called Annie Over during his childhood at what is now Donaldson-Bannister Farm. He explained that the game involved trying to throw a ball over the house. One player called out “Annie, Annie over.” Other team members tried to catch the ball, leading to a game of tag. (oral history, Dunwoody Preservation Trust archives)
When asked what kind of toys he had growing up, Horace DeLong answered, “That’s easy. We didn’t. We’d make ‘em.” He and his siblings carved wheels and axles from the wood of a black gum tree to construct a toy wagon. DeLong grew up along Jett Ferry Road along what is now Spalding Drive, just east of Roberts Drive.
Growing up on the north side Old Lawrenceville Highway (today’s Dunwoody Club Drive), Richard Adams remembers playing marbles and riding stick horses in the swept dirt yard of the farmhouse where he grew up.
Marble tournaments in Chamblee and Oakhurst were covered by the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1932. Hubert Head of Chamblee went up against Charles Cochran of Brookhaven. Head was the winner and would move on to the grand finals in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal, March 31, 1932, “Chamblee, Decatur
stage marble elimination contest”)
Twelve-year-old Glenn Austin of Dunwoody competed in the tournament. Harold Jady Gay of Doraville and Max Daniel of Chamblee also competed. Both boys were 12 years old. Competitors W.C. Ware, age 14, and Leonard Kinnard, age 12, lived along Winters Chapel Road, which the newspaper referred to as Tilly in 1932.
Hundreds of spectators were on hand to watch the marble contests.
Principal M.E. Smith of Chamblee was there, estimating at least 650 people were watching.
By 1934, the Atlanta Journal had assigned Ed Miles as “marbles reporter.” Miles said of the upcoming tournament, “The marbles fever is spreading like wildfire.” (Atlanta Journal, April 16, 1934, “Marble fever spreads fast; state papers carrying news”)
These tournaments were open only to White boys. According to the Atlanta Daily World, March 23, 1936, Black children participated in a marble competition at the Herring Street playground in Decatur. There were contestants representing seven playgrounds from throughout Atlanta. The winner was Bodie from Booker T. Washington High School. The news appeared in the Recreational Activities section of the newspaper.
In 1937, the city-wide tournament for Black children was held at Booker T. Washington High School and was open to girls and boys. (Atlanta Daily World, April 18, 1937, “Marble tournament at BTWHS soon”)
Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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This photo from 1936 shows Richard Adams riding his tricycle on the swept dirt yard where he played marbles. The home was on Old Lawrenceville Highway.
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Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 3 and 7 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
CAPTAINS
1. Depp’s captain. Grotto. Canon camera
2. Spiral shell. Clumsy person. ‘Peter Pan’ captain.
3. King of the road. Martini additive. Captain of the H.M.S. Bounty. 4. Pirate captain. Venture out. Icy coating.
5. Tropical fruit. Scottish hillside. Captain of the Pequod.
6. Poker pot. ‘Star Trek’ captain. Bakery supply.
7. Ford flop. Having a lot to lose. Jules Verne’s captain.
1 Depp’s captain. Grotto. Canon camera
2. Spiral shell. Clumsy person. ‘Peter Pan’ captain
How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
3. King of the road. Martini additive. Captain of the H.M.S. Bounty
4. Pirate captain. Venture out. Icy coating
5. Tropical fruit. Scottish hillside. Captain of the Pequod.
6. Poker pot. ‘Star Trek’ captain. Bakery supply
7. Ford flop. Having a lot to lose. Jules Verne’s captain.
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Homebuyers now forced to drive until they qualify
D.C. AIKEN Guest Columnist dcaiken.com
This week’s musical inspiration comes from Willie Nelson’s iconic 1980 country hit, “On the Road Again.” The song captures the feeling of constant travel — an increasingly relevant theme for many aspiring homeowners who find themselves venturing farther and farther from their roots in search of affordable housing across Metro Atlanta.
Home prices in Metro Atlanta have not declined significantly, and with
MIKE TASOS Columnist
Ok, we’re being told by the folks in charge of local schools that summer has commenced. It seems that those tasked with teaching lessons and in charge of the school calendar could benefit from a little classroom time themselves. I feel for the kids, chomping at the bit to have a fun summer. With the recent weather, forget spending time at the pool. Investing in a good slicker or parka might be a better choice of wardrobe.
And who could blame the kids from feeling robbed? Summer vacation will be officially over on August 5. That’s the first day of the 2025-2026 school year. With all those smart people running the school system, you’d think someone could read a calendar.
I can’t imagine the teachers are happy
mortgage rates still hovering around 7 percent, the monthly payment impact has been minimal. For first-time buyers targeting homes under $500,000, the search has now extended well beyond the perimeter. Areas that once offered affordability just outside the I-285 loop — like Tucker, Decatur, or Smyrna — are now seeing prices push toward or exceed $700,000, often requiring monthly payments in the $5,000 range.
As a result, the dream of homeownership is taking many prospective buyers to more distant communities like Douglasville, Cartersville, Dawsonville, Murrayville, Jasper, Tyrone, McDonough, Monroe and Covington. These locations — once considered remote — are quickly
becoming the new frontier for those who are, quite literally, “driving until they qualify.”
It’s worth noting how dramatically the landscape has changed.
Not long ago, cities like Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, Canton and Marietta were considered the outskirts. Today, average home prices in many of those areas exceed $800,000. This growing affordability gap is not just a housing issue, it’s a community issue. The lack of attainable, entry-level homes in the Metro Atlanta core is pushing young professionals, new families and essential workers farther from where they grew up, work, and want to build their lives. If we don’t address this, we risk losing a
generation of talented, motivated young adults to other metropolitan areas that are doing a better job of providing sustainable, affordable housing.
Our future depends on creating communities where the next generation can truly live, work, play —and most importantly — stay.
D.C. Aiken is vice president, producing production manager for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #3029. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.
The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC or its affiliates.
about the calendar either. They report back to school on July 24. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids. I imagine it will be sweltering. A fresh change of clothes might be warranted.
But before we get to the end of summer fun for the kids, we have lots to look forward to.
Providing Stacy Abrams doesn’t blow up the MLB All-Star Game this time around, we’ll have the opportunity to showcase The Battery and Truist Park. And MLB will do things right, making a long weekend with a game showcasing future MLB stars (Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom will manage the two teams), there will be an All-Star Village for those looking for autographs and interactive games, a celebrity softball game, the wildly popular Home Run Derby, finally being capped off by the All Star game on Tuesday, July 15. Anyone seeking a baseball buffet should have their appetites sated. It’ll be like a five-day Golden Corral binge.
Applying some Windex to my crystal
ball, I fear the mid-summer classic will be one of the few Atlanta baseball bright spots this summer.
Now, I don’t want to get crossways with that reader who wants me banished to Philadelphia, but it’s painfully obvious that this year’s Braves are a puzzling lot. It seems like the word “mediocre” has been applied to the Braves, a term that hasn’t been akin to the team’s makeup for as long as I can remember.
As a loyal Braves fan, it sure appears that there is a lack of effective leadership, both in the dugout and on the field. Chipper was a leader. Ditto Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson. All were players who took ownership of being leaders.
In the dugout, I have become soured on manager Brian Snitker. With the team mired in another losing streak, Snitker’s “We just have to get it done,” didn’t seem like a comment that indicated any passion or fire. Maybe I am just longing for Bobby Cox, who holds the MLB record for managerial ejections. There was never any doubt
that Bobby had his players’ backs. They appreciated his willingness to get tossed and take an early shower.
I never heard of a player who didn’t want to play for the now ailing former manager.
Of course, as has happened for a few seasons, my giving up on the team will coincide with a gigantic winning streak and another trip to the playoffs.
Please don’t suggest banishment to Philadelphia, although a cheesesteak from Pat’s or Geno’s sounds pretty darned good.
Being realistic, I don’t see this team being talented enough, lucky enough or motivated enough, to be elite.
Then again, what do I know? I’m just a disgruntled partial season-ticket holder who watches the team every night.
Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@gmail.com.
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Ranger:
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While living in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic, Young realized she wanted to get back to her roots.
“So out of a necessity for myself, I wanted to be plugged into nature more,” Young said.
Shortly after the pandemic, Young learned of an opening for a new role at the City of Milton. In March 2023, Young became Milton’s first outdoor recreation supervisor.
“I was so passionate,” Young said. “I was like, I want to be in these parks.”
Though she has an official title, she goes by Ranger Jen in the community.
“It was more on a necessity of helping the public understand what I do,” Young said.
Young’s routine varies. Each week, she spends about 10 hours in the parks, walking the trails and doing trail maintenance inspection reports, seven hours in meetings, five hours with the public in the parks and five to seven hours doing programming.
“I never want to stop meeting with the public about things,” Young said.
The most important part of her job is engaging residents in what nature has to offer.
In the past two years, Young has created programs to help teach the community. The programs include an adventure camp, her Wildlife 101 series on YouTube and the Junior Ranger program, which allows young residents to explore, learn and love nature. With no cost to participate, children can follow through a workbook available at miltonga.gov/government/parks-rec/ junior-ranger.
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Jen Young checks out some geese at the pond in Providence Park June 12.
Once the workbook is complete, the Junior Ranger will be celebrated and presented with a wooden badge at the monthly Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
For older residents who want to learn virtually, Young also created the Wildlife 101 series.
“It was out of necessity of the public calling me about the things they were seeing in their yard, and there's no one that's an expert in everything,” Young said.
So, Young created her YouTube series where she invites experts to dive into specific topics. The series has explored frogs, fisheries and injured and orphaned wildlife.
“Anybody can reach it, whether they're in Milton or not,” Young said.
For those looking to get plugged into nature, Young recommends getting involved in one of her programs.
“That's going to be more for the kids, but it's going to rub off on the parents,” Young said.
She also puts on several events throughout the year, including hikes for families.
Young encourages residents to check
FY25 Stormwater Projects at Various Locations
ITB NUMBER 25-PW07
Bid Due Date: July 23, 2025, by 2:00PM Local Time
Electronic submission via: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/finance/bidsrfps
Bid submissions will be publicly announced via a virtual bid opening at approximately 2:30 PM at the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.
The City of Milton is requesting bids from qualified parties to provide construction services for the repair of stormwater infrastructure at various locations in Milton, Georgia. All qualified bids will receive consideration without regard to age, handicap, religion, creed or belief, political affiliation, race, color, sex, or national origin. The time and terms of payment, along with the conditions, cost of plans and specifications can be found in the solicitation of bids posted on the websites below. A bid bond of 5% is required when submitting bid response. The request for electronic bids for ITB 25-PW07, FY25 Stormwater Projects at Various Locations will be posted on the following websites the week of June 19, 2025:
https://www.miltonga.gov/government/finance/bids-rfps and https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/
out one of the many parks Milton has to offer, including Providence Park, Birmingham Park and Lakhapani Preserve.
“I think Providence is a park that has everything,” Young said. “It has a bathroom, it has an ADA trail [and] it has pier and pond at the end.”
Through all her work, Young’s passion for the outdoors shines. She said that she is working to make nature accessible for everyone.
“I'm a firm believer in parks are for all,” Young said. “That it's not just those that are privileged or live a certain life that get to have access to green space.”
She wants to spread the word about the value of nature.
“I want everyone to have some connection to the outdoors where they don't feel intimidated, where they feel that they belong there, because the more we disconnect from nature, the more it's going to disappear,” Young said. “If you value something in nature, you're going to be more likely to advocate for it.”
So far, Young sees this happening in the city. She will receive phone calls from concerned citizens wanting to get involved to help preserve parks.
“I'm creating a movement,” Young said.
Through the past two years Young has received immense feedback and engagement from the community.
“It’s humbling to have people so bought in to something that I am fully invested in, and to see their eyes light up as I'm telling a story really passionate about,” Young said. “It feels rewarding in that way, but it also is like, who knows where that's going to go.”
Young, always curious, wants to share in learning experiences with residents.
She hopes to create a program that teaches children about different nature topics and professionals, to help inspire them about nature.
“I feel blessed to have this job, because not many of these jobs exist, so I don't take it for granted,” Young said.
To learn more about how to volunteer or get in contact with Ranger Jen, visit miltonga.gov/government/parks-rec/outdoorrecreation.
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Rentals:
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In order to get infrastructure grant funding from USDOT in the future, the city must adopt the plan and resolution.
Over the past year, city staff worked with consultants, residents, elected officials and stakeholders to create the plan. The plan includes an analysis of existing traffic conditions and crash trends that involve fatalities and serious injuries and identifies projects and strategies to improve road safety.
In other matters, Mayor Kurt Wilson swore in 15 newly promoted fire apparatus operators and four newly hired firefighter paramedics.
“These 19 appointments reflect the City of Roswell's ongoing evolution, expanding capacity, enhancing operational readiness and investing in leadership from the ground up,” interim Fire Chief Pabel Troche said.
The Roswell Fire Department operates from seven fire stations and responds to over 10,000 calls annually. The department currently holds an Insurance Service Office rating of Class 2, a distinction shared by only 4 percent of the nation’s approximately 40,000 departments.
The evaluation for the rating takes place every four years and ensures that the department is protecting the community. The rating runs on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being exceptional.
The swearing-in ceremony aligns with the city’s five-year transition to operate a full-time fire department.
In May 2024, the city began a sixmonth pilot program that introduced a new 48/96 work schedule, compared to the usual 24 hours on and 48 hours off. The goal is to allow firefighters to have uninterrupted rest at home.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will offer the following property for sale at auction beginning Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and the final auction ending Thursday, July 24, 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
Fire Department Vehicles/Apparatus:
*2017 Ford F150
* 2015 Ford F450
*2011 Horton Air Trailer
* 2007 Pierce Dash fire apparatus
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 750 Hickory Flat Rd, Milton, GA 30004. Appointment requests should be emailed to Capt. Russell Womack at russell.womack@miltonga.gov
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“We conclude that the forecast produced by Georgia Power is likely skewed to show load realization sooner and in greater quantity than is likely to materialize,” said Robert Trokey, who leads the electric unit of the Public Service Commission’s staff.
Getting that forecast wrong could have major implications for customer bills and for climate change.
The commission last year approved new natural gas turbines and battery storage that Georgia Power asked for in an emergency request driven largely by expected data center demand.
Now, the commissioners are considering the utility’s new long-term energy plan as part of a regularlyscheduled regulatory proceeding.
The plan calls for keeping coal plants open longer, upgrading nuclear and hydroelectric power plants, adding solar and improving power lines.
Georgia Power made its case to the commission over several days of hearings in March. Last week, the commission’s public interest advocacy staff and the intervenors — environmental and consumer advocacy groups, municipal governments, industry groups and large power buyers like MARTA and Walmart — responded with their own expert testimony.
Several of them simply did not buy Georgia Power’s predictions.
“The way the company has treated its load forecast is deeply flawed,” said energy planning consultant Derek Stenclik, who testified on behalf of the Sierra Club, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Natural Resources Defense Council. “I would even call it utility planning malpractice.”
He and other analysts said the currently booming data center industry is too new to make confident predictions. They argued that Georgia Power isn’t properly accounting for
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Even the Roswell Police Department got involved, showing off its vehicles and allowing children to hop on a real police motorcycle. Other cities and departments joined as well including the Roswell Fire Department, Atlanta Police Department and the North Fulton S.W.A.T. unit.
Roswell Police Public Information Officer Tim Lupo said the show helps police officers connect with the community.
“It's really important and beneficial
the chance that data center projects could fall through.
To make forecasts for big customers like data centers and factories, Georgia Power experts run projects in various stages of development through mathematical models that predict how likely the projects are to actually open and how much power they’ll need.
But the company uses different calculations for data centers, predicting they’re more likely to come to fruition than other potential customers like factories and warehouses.
The company doesn’t have data to back up that different math, Trokey argued. Others questioned whether Georgia Power’s modeling adequately accounts for canceled projects.
Officials with the utility maintain their modeling is based on real projects, factoring in how far along the data centers are in the development pipeline and whether data center developers have signed a contract to buy energy from Georgia Power. In the earlier hearings in March, company officials said that any cancelled data center projects had so far been quickly replaced by new ones.
During last week’s hearings, commissioners expressed little patience for skepticism from experts and advocates about the company’s forecast for data center-driven demand.
“Obviously the company believes it’s real because they’re putting them under contract,” said Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. “The state of Georgia believes it’s real. Georgia Department of Economic Development has been involved. The governor’s been involved. Commissioners have been involved. We’ve worked on these projects, in some cases for years.”
Georgia Power’s forecast is critical because it shapes how the utility plans to be able to meet future, predicted demand.
If the company overestimates, Stenclik and others argued, it risks spending too much on the infrastruc -
for us to have events like this, where the highest stated goal is just community building, relationship building,” Lupo said.
The event fosters the Friends of Roswell Police Foundation mission by inviting community members to see what the department does.
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Barbara Anderson, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away on June 4, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
ture to make and deliver extra energy, and regular customers could end up paying for it. If it underestimates, the company contends, energy reliability could be at risk.
Much of the company’s plan to meet its forecast in the near term relies on fossil fuels, which many public commenters opposed because they contribute to climate change. They urged the commission to consider the impacts of climate change before approving any new or extended use of coal or natural gas.
Considering rates later
The power rates that customers pay, though based on the need to pay for construction and other expenses approved in the energy plan under consideration, are not a part of the current hearings before the commission.
Instead, rates are typically decided during a subsequent proceeding called a rate case. But rates are top of mind for many Georgia Power customers because their bills have increased six times in the past three years: three rate hikes approved in the last rate case in 2022, two to pay for new reactors at Plant Vogtle and a separate bill increase to cover high natural gas costs.
This year, the utility and commission staff have proposed an agreement that would freeze rates for now, bypassing the regular rate case. That’s possible largely thanks to the increased revenue Georgia Power is expecting from new, large customers — like data centers.
The commission has also taken steps to help ensure data center companies and other large custom -
ers pay for their own infrastructure. But witnesses in last week’s hearings questioned whether those measures are sufficient to protect residents and small businesses from extra costs.
Energy analysts for the commission’s staff also said they’re concerned about rates increasing for other reasons, like cleaning up storm damage and complying with environmental regulations. The deal to freeze rates already includes a plan to address the costs of Hurricane Helene next year.
Upcoming elections
Two of the five commissioners who will vote later this year on both Georgia Power’s long-term plan and the proposed rate freeze are up for election in November. Early voting in the primary has already begun.
In late May, one candidate in that primary was disqualified for failing to fulfill residency requirements. The ruling was paused by a Fulton County Superior Court judge, and the candidate, Daniel Blackman, was scheduled for an appeal hearing to consider his case June 10.
This story was provided by Appen Media media partner WABE.
Barbara Ramer, 92, of Roswell, passed away on June 3, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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The Coordinator collaborates with community businesses to identify hiring opportunities while working closely with Volunteer Coaches who deliver career readiness services including resume writing, job application assistance, and interview preparation. Through these efforts, the Coordinator helps clients improve their employment prospects that may lead to greater financial stability.
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Information Security Engineer – positions offered by Motrex LLC (Alpharetta, Georgia). Responsible for providing technical guidance within an enterprise’s information security & compliance environment and recommending security & compliance measures to safeguard its valuable information assets. Domestic travel required up to 10% of working time. Submit resume & transcripts to talent.acquisition@motrexllc. com & reference ID: 8491342.
Community Engagement Manager
NFCC is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the fulltime Community Engagement Manager position. The Community Engagement Manager oversees all aspects of NFCC’s community events from planning through execution, including creating timelines, managing vendors and securing sponsorships. Events range from the annual golf tournament and fundraising gala to donor recognition and community engagement gatherings. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, creative, and motivated to successfully lead event planning and community engagement initiatives.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
Mechanical Design Engineer. Work on design of commercial kitchen appliances, Truck Bodies builder solution, healthcare industry & Commercial Vehicles. Develop automation using CAD applications; conduct Design for manufacturing & assembly, DFMEA, physical Testing activities. Project management, manufacturing process, design, estimate preparation, tolerance analysis, drafting standards & Geometric Dimension & Tolerance. Reverse Engineering, CAD Design & Detail Engineering, Drafting standards. CAD modelling, drafting and assembly concepts. Reqd: BS in Mech Eng +5 yrs of exp. Job Location: Alpharetta, GA. Contact: Jaydu LLC, 5975, Shiloh Road, Ste 114, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Infor (US), LLC has an opening for a Consultant, Senior in Alpharetta, GA. Responsible for delivering business process and application consulting services which include process design, application configuration, testing, client training, technologies, and tools in accordance with prescriptive implementation methods. Domestic (U.S.) travel and International travel is required up to 50% to travel to client site for supporting software implementations. 100% telecommuting permitted. How to apply: E-mail resume, referencing IN1037, including job history, to careers@infor.com. EOE.
Principal Technical Sales Specialist position available with PTC Inc. in Alpharetta, GA. Position will provide pre-sales engineering support, demonstration, and application development in coordination with sales account managers for strategic sales efforts; work with IT resources to help identify data integration requirements to support required functionality. Travel required up to 50% to North, Central and South America; Telecommuting permitted up to 100%. Please send resume to resumes@ ptc.com including the job title and “Job Code 20858.450” in the subject line. EOE.
Infor (US), LLC has an opening for a Project Manager in Alpharetta, GA. Position will coordinate and monitor billable projects from initiation through delivery. Maintain project financial and project profitability, to include resource scheduling, revenue forecasting per project, billing reconciliations, expense report and time approval for project work. Domestic (U.S.) travel is required up to 50%. 100% Telecommuting permitted. How to apply: E-mail resume, referencing IN1052, including job history, to careers@infor.com. EOE.
Ciena Corporation has an opening for ASIC Engineer 4 in Alpharetta, GA. $141,700226,300/year . Job duties include: Write and refine functional specifications for next generation modems advancing the state of the art. International travel is required. Position reports to the Ciena Alpharetta, Georgia office, partial telecommuting permitted. Contact: Human Resources, Ciena Corporation; https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ Careers/job/Atlanta/ASIC-Engineer-4_R027986 Must reference job A710.15.5.
Data Engineer II; Travelers; Alpharetta, GA; WFH 2 dys/ wk. Build & operate complex data solutions, correct problems, apply transformations & recommend solutions. Must have at least bachelor or equiv in Comp Sci, Info Sys, Comp Eng’g, or a rltd STEM field plus at least 6 yrs progressive exp as Engineer working w/ data (OR in ALT, master’s and 4 yrs exp). Exp also must incl 4 yrs exp w/: applying knowledge of industry & tech trends to formulate solutions; presenting complex info to next level of mgmt; Cloud platforms: Talend, AWS, Data Modeling, Erwin, Snowflake, Data Bricks, Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling; & 2 yrs exp w/ Python programming language; & demo exp w/ Data Eng’g, ETL/ELT tools, techniques, and manipulation incl Cloud platforms, programming languages. Resume to LPURSEL@travelers.com & reference Job Code R062025H
SOFTWARE ENGINEERS: Cumming, GA & various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.: JOB(744): Gthr rqmts, prvd updts & ensure dlvry of Salesforce enhncmnts. Mnge & cstmz Salesforce featrs, ensrng algnmnt w/biz objtvs & enhncng prdctvty. Idntfy & impl imprvmnts in Salesforce processes. Cordnt proj timelns, rsurcs & tasks to ensr on-time & within budget dlvry. Master’s in Sci, Tech, or, Engg (any); Buss Admin is req’d. JOB(734): Idntfy, dfn & anlyz biz rqmts . Dsgn, code, test, dply & mntn robots. Anlyz fesblty of exist process sutbl for autmtn. Dvlp unttnd robotic bots to autmt biz process. Impl slctrs to intrct w/window & web brwsrs for cntnus nvgtn. Extrct strctrd data frm brwsr app u/Data Scrpng mthd. Cnfgr Bots, dply processes & schdl jobs. Prfm code revw & fine tuning code for prfm rltd issues. Trublshot prdcn issues & prvd suprt. Skills Req’d: VB.Net, RPA, VBA, UI Path, Oracle, PL/SQL, Talend, Kibana, Blue Prism, ServiceNow & Jira. Bachelor’s in Sci, Tech, or, Engg (any); Buss Admin w/2 yrs of exp in job offe’d or rltd occup is req’d. Cmbntn of 2 degrees twrds Bachelor’s is acceptable. BOTH JOBS: Mail CV: HR, Jobly Solutions, LLC., 110 Samaritan Dr., Ste 211, Cumming, GA 30040
SVK Systems, Inc. (Duluth, GA) seeks multiple Software Developers to analyze user requirements, design, develop, test and deploy various client-servers, web based software applications. Requirements: MS or Foreign equivalent in Comp. Sc./IT, Engg./Math/ Science or related + 1 year of relevant IT experience in job offered or related occupation using Java, Microsoft SQL Server, .Net, and Salesforce (or BS or foreign equivalent in Comp. Sci/IT/Engg/Math/Science or related plus 5 yrs of relevant IT experience in job offered or related occupation using same IT skills listed above). Positions involve travel to client locations all over the USA. Send resume to HR Manager – SVK Systems, Inc., 3057 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Suite 100, Duluth, GA 30097 or Email: hr@svksytems.com.
Pilot Travel Centers, LLC. dba Pilot Flying J seeks Data Strategist III in Roswell, GA. to ensure the quality, availability, effectiveness, and support of Data Governance projects to support key business initiatives. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com (REF #63719) for consideration.
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Salesforce Business Analyst
NFCC is seeking a part-time Salesforce Business Analyst to help ensure operational efficiency by updating data, building reports and assisting organizational teams to increase their capability to meet organizational needs. The Salesforce Business Analyst will also build and generate organizational reports monthly (eg. KPI, volunteer reports), complete Salesforce data clean-up projects and analyze data sets for special projects to ensure organizational efficiency.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
If you love working with children, Midway Preschool is hiring Assistant Teachers.Call Beth @ 770-752-0440 or email beth@midwayumc.org
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NFCC is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the part-time Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) 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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