Milton Herald - May 8, 2025

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Milton receives clean audit report for ’24 fiscal year

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The City of Milton was presented a clean fill of financial health in its most recent audit disclosed at the April 28 City Council meeting.

Lead auditor and CPA Will Derzis presented the findings covering the 2024 fiscal year, which ended Sept.

30, 2024.

At the end of the year, the city saw a combined ending fund balance of roughly $92 million, a decrease of approximately $2.8 million from the prior year.

The city recorded assets of approximately $269.8 million offset by liabilities of approximately $94.4 million, resulting in a net position

See AUDIT, Page 20

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Milton residents and members of the Milton Historical Society enjoy the fourth annual Spring Fling at The Barn on Birmingham April 26.

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MILTON, Ga. —A crowd of more than 50 gathered at The Barn on Birmingham to celebrate the Milton Historical Society’s fourth annual Spring Fling April 26.

Partygoers spent the night enjoying live music by Graham

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Thomas, local libations and food and a Milton Historic Preservation Exhibit.

In the barn, attendees could find local celebrities, history buffs and elected officials Mayor Peyton Jamison and City Council members Carol Cookerly and Juliette Johnson.

President Jeff Dufresne said the organization is trying to spread the

word about what it means to be a member of the Historical Society.

“You need to understand where your area and the roots that make us different,” Dufresne said.

Events like the Spring Fling serve to educate the public on the city’s and the nation’s history.

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Burglars open safe, damage cars at home

MILTON, Ga. — Police responded to a terroristic threat and criminal trespass call April 26 at Bobby G’s Chicago Eatery and Sports Bar on Ga. 9.

Police arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. and spoke with a man who claimed that a bar patron had become a nuisance to staff and guests.

The patron refused to vacate the premises after the man told him to leave. Police were told that the disorderly man threatened the other with deadly violence.

Through an online resource, police were able to trace down the patron’s vehicle information, as well as neighborhood.

Police were able to contact the patron’s nephew, who stated he was unwilling to help in the investigation.

MILTON, Ga. — Police responded to a burglary at a home off Taylor Road.

The girlfriend of the homeowner told police that she returned to the house around 9 p.m., to find it had been burglarized.

Police found a large safe that had been dragged across the floor, opened and emptied.

Inside the garage, police found bullet casings on the stairs leading up to the driveway. Among the vehicles, a gold Mercedes-Benz G-Class Wagon sustained multiple bullet holes. A black Rolls Royce had a single bullet hole.

Police found a hammer lying in a bush near a window in the rear of the residence. As police continued to survey the scene, a black Glock handgun with the slide locked back was found in a Yukon Denali parked at the residence.

A detective arrived shortly after.

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Man returns from trip to find SUV damaged

Vehicle reported stolen from woman’s driveway

MILTON, Ga. — A man called police around 6:30 p.m. April 21 after discovering that his SUV had been egged.

The man stated that he had been away on a trip from April 16 to 21, and was unable to give any information on who could have done it.

Residents in the Deerfield Point neighborhood were unable to give any insight to police or the car owner as to what happened.

Police found no permanent damage to the vehicle but issued a

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 37-year -old Alpharetta woman reported her car stolen April 17 after she found the vehicle missing from her driveway.

The woman said a friend drove her to her Wanderer Lane home about 8 p.m. April 15, and she realized her gray Honda Civic was gone the morning of April 16, according to an Alpharetta police report.

A stroller, child’s car seat and jacket were inside. The items were valued at $2,050.

Officers saw no sign of forced

entry. The woman said she was the only person with a key, which was in her possession.

The woman said she was borrowing the car from the registered owner, a 60-year -old Roswell man.

She added he had never said he planned to take the vehicle back.

Officers attempted to call the man but were unsuccessful.

A Flock Safety camera system registered no hits for the vehicle.

The incident was classified as a felony theft by taking greater than $1,500.

— Jon Wilcox

Man reports home burglary after noticing card charges ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 50-year -old Alpharetta man reported items stolen from his home and fraudulent credit card transactions April 18.

The man said he suspected someone burglarized his Lauren Hall Court home while he was away April 15, according to an Alpharetta police report. A basement door, normally locked, was found unlocked, and a window-mounted air -conditioning unit was removed.

Officers observed a cord appeared to have been ripped from the air conditioner.

The man received notifications of purchases on his credit card April 17, prompting him to search for his wallet, which was missing along with other property.

The man said his items were taken from an upstairs closet and desk.

The credit card was fraudulently used at Kroger, Publix, Home Depot and Dollar Tree. The charges totaled $2,635.45.

Items reported stolen from the home included four passports, two green cards, credit cards, a wallet, Apple Watch, gold ring, $500 and Gucci purse.

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By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga — The Milton girls lacrosse team advanced to the Elite Eight of the class 2A state playoffs after a 18-6 home win over Johns Creek High May 1.

The matchup between the No. 3 and No. 4 teams in Georgia stayed close in the first quarter until Milton went on an eight-goal spree, shutting out the Gladiators for nearly an entire quarter.

Johns Creek attacker Rose Coluzzi led the team with four goals, getting it done on three free position shots.

Fellow senior Madison Tredway struggled at times at the draw and the 8-meter arc, but she still got the offense moving in a leadership role.

Attacker and primary draw taker Lillian Katula tied with senior midfielder Mckenna Merkel to lead the team with four goals apiece.

The Eagles went 69 percent at the dot with the help of Katula and fellow sophomore Caroline Marshall.

Katula said matching up against a top draw talent in Johns Creek’s Madison Tredway was a great challenge.

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Milton junior Kylie Waters looks to pass against Johns Creek senior Addison Pancake at Milton High School May 1. Waters notched two goals in the Eagles’ postseason win over the Gladiators, 18-6.

“I feel like this game gave us so much momentum with such a big win,” Katula said. “Practicing, staying focused, and putting forth full effort will give us what we need for the next round.”

All three Eagles on the circle were locked in each time the whistle blew.

Katula and senior Ella Pauley each pulled down six draw controls. Senior Alyssa Monje grabbed three to add to her pair of goals.

Milton head coach Tim Godby said the Eagles are in good shape and feel they have a good handle on the postseason. Johns Creek’s defense

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When the Gladiators defense looked to zero in on one attacker, another emerged with more to give. Milton senior Anna Mellinger notched a hat trick and two assists from the X, both distributing the ball and scoring on her own.

The Eagles look ahead to the Elite Eight where they will face either Oconee County or Decatur. Milton is looking to make its 20th consecutive Georgia state title game.

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The Gladiators initially kept the game close, but the Eagles stretched a two-goal lead at the half into 12 by the final buzzer.

Johns Creek attackman Brayden Ko contributed two of his team’s three points, including the only one scored by either team in the second quarter.

Ko went down after a collision at the end of the first half but returned to the game.

Despite the large goal deficit, Johns Creek performed well at the dot with a 65% win percentage. Starter Will Dell’Orto was supplemented by junior Daniel Louw to secure possessions, allowing the team to set their offense.

The Gladiators defense held strong in the first half to slow Milton’s offense.

Forced turnovers by sophomore Sam Doyle and freshman Drayden Giannelli helped to secure additional possessions when the Johns Creek offense struggled to hold onto the ball.

Milton exploded into the second half. Despite coming on a bit strong and having a period of two concurrent

penalties, the Eagles defense held stiff and kept the Gladiators out of the back of the net even down two defenders.

The Eagles also did not turn the ball over in the last two periods.

The advantage had grown to eight goals when Milton went into overdrive, even denying Johns Creek a possession for several minutes of game clock in the fourth quarter.

Milton midfielder Jordan Carrasquillo put up a hat trick and two assists against Johns Creek in his first game since being named to the all-state second team. He said working together as a team sealed the win for the Eagles.

“Playoffs, it’s win or go home,” he said. “We came in prepared, we felt like we were gonna own our matchup. In the second half, we got back into it and we played how Milton plays.”

Head coach Thomas Dell said the Eagles came out and proved what they knew they were capable of.

“Our intensity was the big thing tonight,” he said. “Our kids really turned it on with energy. Our seniors stepped up and played the way we needed to play in this second half.”

The Eagles turn their first region title in several years into a bid to the Elite Eight. They will face either Oconee County or Decatur in the third round of the class 2A state playoffs.

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By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Bob and Suzan Bourman moved to Sandy Springs in 1983 for the city’s strong public schools.

Before long, they established themselves in the community by opening a gifts and bridal registry shop, Fragile Gifts, which has become beloved throughout the city.

Fragile, as many residents call it, sports a 9,000-square-foot showroom with walls covered in classic dinnerware, fine gifts and stemware. About 25 percent of its business comes from its bridal registry.

The shop sits across Roswell Road from City Springs and the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

“It’s a little ma and pa store, and we still are an alternative to department stores,” Bob Bourman said. “What’s great is when you’re a little neighborhood store and you start meeting your neighbors and cliental ... to know them by first name is not something you get at the malls.”

He said he thinks customers enjoy patronizing Fragile because they get things, like complimentary gift wrapping, that are hard to find in today’s world of online shopping and declining brick-and-mortar retail service.

“We’re still doing it; we do it because we started doing it,” Bob said. “Now, people come here and expect we’re going to wrap … paper is more expensive, boxes, everything.”

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Fragile Gifts, a local gift and bridal registry shop, has a 9,000-square-foot showroom just across Roswell Road (Ga. 9) from City Springs and the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The business is nearly twice as old as the city. located, said Fragile has been her go-to place for gifts for 30 years.

“Susan and Bob embody true customer service — always helpful, thoughtful and dedicated,” Reichel said. “I am so grateful for their loyalty and the special role they play in our Sandy Springs community.”

Trade disputes spark worries When asked if the shop is seeing any impacts of trade disruptions and tariffs, Bob said they’re feeling it now.

“We haven’t been hit yet with tariff surcharges, but they’re starting in the first week of May,” he said. “Many of our vendors have already reached out to us, instead of changing cost process they’re just going to add 10-20 percent to every invoice that we get, which is going to make it tough on us.”

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creased taxes on imports can be tricky.

“We’ve tried really hard to get our inventory where we want it to be … without overdoing it, not knowing what’s going to happen, so we won’t have to get too affected by the tariffs,” Bob said.

“If [vendors] are doing the melamine from China, they’re already not taking delivery in May on goods because the tariffs are 145 percent and they just can’t afford that,” Bob said. “It’s a touchy situation ... who knows what’s going to happen, people are scared.”

Melamine is an industrial chemical used as a coating in tableware and other common products like paints and plastics.

The game right now is wait-and-see at Fragile Gifts. Bob said he’s noticed a decrease in foot traffic while customer questions on pricing and tariffs has increased.

For a local business like Fragile Gifts, it’s a real problem as it approaches busy season with weddings and graduations.

Bob said he hopes people, especially those in government, settle economic policies. Small business owners are paying for it right now.

“Big department stores can absorb some of that stuff, they’re still buying at better prices than we are,” he said. “We’re kind of stuck; we’ll see in May; I get three or four emails a day from our vendors.”

How it started Susan hails from Charleston, and Bob is a Pittsburgh native. The Bourmans found a home in Sandy Springs, sending their children to Riverwood International Charter School and watching their grandkids play ball at Chastain Park.

Bob owned a series of athletic footwear franchises across Metro Atlanta in the early ’80s, which eventually turned into Lenox Mall’s Footlocker after decades of acquisitions and reorganizations.

Suzan and Bob Bourman, sit with 3-year-old granddaughter Charley near their bridal registry and gift shop in Sandy Springs. The Bourmans opened Fragile Gifts 38 years ago.

“I was going to work for Nike, and my wife wanted to open up a little gift store in Sandy Springs,” Bob said. “So, I said, ‘Well, I got six months before I start to work for Nike,’ and here we are 38 years later.”

Fragile Gifts has moved a couple of times in its nearly four decades in Sandy Springs. The shop is twice as old as the city, and the Bourmans have seen City Springs transform from an old Targetanchored shopping center into a retail, cultural and arts hub.

The Bourmans opened their gift and registry shop Fragile in 1987 at a small strip mall across Mount Vernon Highway from City Springs.

“We started in one, little 1,500-squarefoot location,” Bob said.

After expanding the shop to encompass the entire building, the couple moved to the Centre Court Shopping Center at Hammond Drive and Sandy Springs Circle.

After nearly a decade there, the Bourmans saw foot traffic and neighboring businesses decline amid fallout from the Great Recession and eventually made a move to its current location across from the city’s Performing Arts Center at the Sandy Springs Plaza shopping center.

“This will be our last location; we’re not moving again,” Bob said, cracking a smile and gesturing to glass home décor. “Moving this stuff is no fun.”

Before he drove off to make his grandchild’s soccer game at Chastain Park, Bob said he’s been really encouraged by the improvements to the city’s infrastructure since incorporation in 2005.

Just a hundred yards away from the massive project at Mount Vernon Highway and Johnson Ferry Road, he said it’s been a little inconvenient. As far as pre-tariff business, Bob said it was solid.

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By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton residents celebrated the inaugural Crabapple LIVE May 1, a chance to sample some of the flavors the city has to offer.

The monthly celebration was held in the garden area behind Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails, which joined with the city and Market District Crabapple to sponsor the event.

From 5 to 8 p.m., visitors strolled through the garden filled with tents showcasing local businesses and listening to live music. Children joined in on the fun at the bouncy house in the Kids Zone.

Milton resident Koho Smith hopes the event will be the city’s own version of Alive in Roswell.

“We love [Alive in Roswell], and it’d be great to have something like that right in our neighborhood,” Smith said.

Local restaurants and business will become a staple for each event including Hyde Brewing, Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails, Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards, PlayWell Merch Co., Suite 200, Vice Steak Bar and Smash Burgers by Vice.

Vice Provisions Managing Partner Nick Leahy chose to show his smash burger restaurant at the event to connect with the community.

“We were pushing for this,” Leahy said. “It’s just a good way to meet everybody in the community and get them to meet you and get outside.”

Creative displays included a flower truck and “plein air” painters who set up their easels on the grass.

Crabapple LIVE will be held every first Thursday of the month. The next five editions will take place June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 2.

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1. How deep your grooves are: How your teeth are shaped, including the grooves of your teeth, are inherited.

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Can a foot injury cause skin cancer?

The curious case of Acral Melanoma Brought to you by – Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Of all the types of melanomas, acral melanoma is perhaps the most intriguing. This rare form of skin cancer sometimes arises from pressurerelated injuries, especially on the soles of the feet. Melanoma develops from melanocytes—the pigment-producing skin cells responsible for tanning.

Acral melanoma occurs on the palms, soles, or beneath fingernails and toenails. While rare in countries with predominantly light-skinned European populations—where most melanomas stem from sun exposure—acral melanoma is the most common form of melanoma in many darker-skinned populations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

What makes acral melanoma especially fascinating is that, unlike most cancers, it is not usually caused by sun damage or other typical carcinogens. If asked to name things that cause cancer, most people would list tobacco, alcohol, sun exposure, radiation, or viruses like HPV. But few would think to include stubbing a toe or stepping on a rock.

Yet, injuries to the feet may contribute significantly to acral melanoma. A study in China found higher melanoma rates in the south compared to the north and hypothesized that this was due to the greater prevalence of barefoot walking in the south. These individuals experienced more foot trauma— contusions and punctures—compared to their northern counterparts, who more often wore shoes. In nonEuropean populations, melanomas on the soles are reported to be four to eight times more common than those on the palms, further supporting the idea that physical injury may be the key factor that originates most acral melanomas.

But how does trauma or pressure damage DNA to the point of causing cancer?

The answer may lie in the differences between the types of mutations seen in acral melanomas versus other forms of melanoma.

Sunlight typically causes smallscale mutations—so-called “point mutations.” A photon of UV light acts like a microscopic laser, striking DNA and altering a single molecule within a gene. These UV-induced cancers display a characteristic “UV signature” in their genetic code – small and hyper focused mutations.

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By contrast, the mutations in acral melanoma are large-scale.

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As a student of biology, I found this puzzling. How could something like stepping on a rock cause such profound genetic disruption? I had always imagined DNA as strands of spaghetti floating gently in a watery nucleus, well cushioned from most physical forces.

However, recent findings suggest that DNA may be more structurally constrained than previously thought and therefore more vulnerable. DNA chromosomes are not merely suspended in nucleoplasm—a watery fluid inside the nucleus. Instead, DNA appears to be anchored to a framework – the nucleokinetic or nuclear matrix.

This scaffold, made of firm proteins, is attached to the DNA and actively interacts with it. If a mechanical shock is transmitted to this scaffold, it could create enough force to fracture or distort large sections of DNA— explaining the large-scale damage seen in acral melanomas.

Acral melanoma remains one of the most understudied forms of melanoma, and the precise mechanisms behind its mutations are still unclear. Yet the hypothesis that mechanical stress, rather than chemical or radiative exposure, might be a major driver offers a compelling and mysterious contrast to other skin cancers. It is this mystery—and the possibility of a physically induced origin—that makes acral melanoma so captivating.

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Amazing tooth replacements Brought to you by – Dr. Bradley Hepler, Atlanta Center for Dental Health Dental implants are popular and effective for individuals who have lost one or more teeth. They offer several advantages and can significantly improve a person’s oral health, appearance, and quality of life. Here are the reasons that so many people are choosing to have dental implants: 1. Replacement of missing teeth: Dental Implants are used to replace missing teeth, whether it’s a single tooth or multiple teeth. This is important for restoring proper chewing function and maintaining the alignment of surrounding teeth.

2. Improved aesthetics: Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. They can enhance your smile, boost your self-confidence, and provide a more natural appearance compared to other tooth replacement options like dentures or bridges.

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By JAMIE GODIN newsroom@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Riverside Park buzzed with energy April 26 as the 25th annual Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series launched its summer lineup with a performance by alt-country band Town Mountain.

The Asheville, North Carolinabased group delivered a high-energy set blending bluegrass and country influences, drawing a diverse crowd of young and old to the park's expansive green space along the Chattahoochee River.

“In a show of gratitude tonight, as we open our 25th year of this concert series, we especially want to say thank you to the city of Roswell and to all of you, because we have loved every year putting together this series,” said a festival representative from the stage before the band came out.

“And to all of you, thank you for being our community and supporting our community and all the great musicians that have come here for the past 25 years. Thank you for coming back year after year, thank you for listening, and thank you for bringing your friends and family with you.”

According to Christine Ward, the city’s Special Events Manager, the season opener exceeded expectations.

She estimated the crowd at “approximately 800+ attendees.“ The concert series, typically featuring six performances, will host four events this year on the last Saturday of each month through July. Organized by Lee J. Howard Entertainment and the City of Roswell, the series offers free, family-friendly music in a scenic outdoor setting.

Attendees enjoyed food from local vendors provided by FabFoodTrucks.

com and beverages from Gate City Brewing Company, the event's sponsors. The park's amenities, including hiking trails, fishing docks, and playgrounds, provided additional entertainment for guests of all ages.

Blake, 28, who moved to Roswell from Florida in 2022, attended the concert with his black Labrador, Ziggy.

“No, I’d never heard them before, but they’re pretty rad,” he said. “I heard there was a free concert within walking distance and thought, ‘Yep, let’s do it.’”

He added, “Yeah, it’s good vibes out here. There should be more stuff like this for people to do.”

Becca, a Roswell native, shared her appreciation for the music. “No I hadn’t heard them before but I’ve come to these things a few times before,” she said. “But I like this kind of music.

It reminds me of the stuff my daddy would play.”

Becca noted, “I don’t come here much, but I should more often, it’s a beautiful place.”

The remaining concerts in the series are scheduled for May 24, June 28, and July 26, with Bee Taylor set to perform next.

Riverside Park is set to undergo renovations beginning this fall, with construction expected to last through spring 2027. As a result, the concert series will go on hiatus in 2026.

Ward said there is hope for the series’ return once renovations are complete. “As of now, we do expect Riverside Sounds to return following the renovation period, but no definitive plans have been made at this time,” she said. “We’ll be sure to share updates as soon as more information becomes available.”

For more information on the Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series, visit roswellriversidesounds.com.

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That’s up nearly $11 million from fiscal year 2023’s net position.

The city’s biggest asset is in capital infrastructure, like buildings and land. Capital assets total $126 million, or 72 percent, of all assets.

The audit also showed the city has $33.6 million in restricted net position amounts, like cash from impact fees that are required to be spent for certain projects.

Unrestricted net position stood at $15.6 million.

“It’s noteworthy that in 2024 expenditures slightly outpaced total revenues, but at the end of 2024 general fund balance is about 40 percent of total expenditures,” Derzis said. “Anything over 25 percent is deemed to be a healthy position.”

At the close of September, the general fund had an unassigned fund balance of $13.7 million, which represents 29 percent of the fiscal year 2024 budgeted revenues. The excess fund balance is required by the city and allows it to maintain an adequate reserve to cover unforeseen emergencies and revenue shortfalls.

In other matters April 28, the City Council received an update on Deerfield Active, the city’s goal to create a sports complex on 32 acres on Deerfield Parkway.

The comprehensive 2027 plan includes four diamond baseball fields, two rectangular fields, five playgrounds and four picnic pavilions.

Staff used surveys and public input to guide design of the park.

“We had 450 different people answer this survey,” Engineering Project Manager Robert Dell-Ross said.

Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen showed the council two options.

Both included two rectangular fields, playgrounds and picnic pavilions. But one included four 225-foot diamond fields. The other included four diamonds of varying sizes, from 200 feet to 275.

“I don’t think there’s anything more important than getting the fields just right,” Councilwoman Carol Cookerly said.

The next steps for Deerfield Active include a site plan approval recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board May 15 and a final approval from the City Council in June. Procurement for the construction will begin next spring, with completion set for the summer of 2027.

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These renderings show design proposals for Deerfield Active. Both include two rectangular fields, playgrounds and picnic pavilions. The rendering at top shows four 225-foot diamond fields. The other includes four diamonds of varying sizes, from 200 feet to 275.

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CARES group to conduct free wellness checks at Milton sites MILTON, Ga. — Milton Fire CARES will provide free wellness clinics to the public this spring through summer.

The wellness checks will include electrocardiograms to check heart rates, test glucose levels or check blood pressure. Milton’s Derek Hofmann, firefighter, paramedic and registered nurse will conduct all tests.

Clinics will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13, June 24 and July 22 at Community Place, 2006 Heritage, and on May 20, June 3, July 1, 15 and 22 at Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road. Registration is not necessary.

Milton Fire CARES was created to offer residents preventative medicine that can improve lives and lessen the likelihood of having to visit a doctor, be admitted to a hospital or call 911.

Team members also offer free in-home visits, life-saving classes, such as CPR and “Stop the Bleed,” and they support the transition for hospital patients who are coming back to their home environment.

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From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10, the city’s 21-acre greenspace at 15560 Freemanville Road will feature more than 32 vendors, food trucks, live music, equestrian vendors and pony rides.

The event will allow residents to get to know horses and those in the city’s equestrian community.

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UPS is executing the largest network reconfiguration in its history. In January, UPS announced a deal with Amazon, its largest customer, to lower delivery volume by more than 50 percent by the second half of 2026. When its contract came for renewal, CEO Carol B. Tomé said it was time to reassess margins. The layoff affects fewer than half a percent of all estimated 490,000 UPS employees.

“While our building footprint is changing, our record of reliable pickup and delivery is not,” a UPS spokesperson wrote April 29. “We remain committed to providing industry-leading service to customers in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.”

The company’s first quarter revenue just beat Wall Street’s estimate at $21.55 billion, which was a slight decline from last year.

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Wellstar heralds opening of new medical center unit ROSWELL, Ga. — Leaders from North Fulton gathered April 10 to celebrate the opening of a new intermediate care unit at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center in Roswell.

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Fling: Continued from Page 1 Dufresne’s favorite part of the event is meeting new faces like Jack Miller, a recent University of Georgia graduate.

Miller, who grew up in Milton, contacted the Historical Society for research on a college paper.

“Growing up here created a lot of adoration for the community and what makes it special,” Miller said.

After Miller’s interaction with Dufresne, the student made a mental note to get involved with the organization.

“When you drive into Milton it feels different,” Miller said. “It’s very intentionally built; it’s very intentionally designed with the rural heritage. The people that are advocating for that brand are groups like the Milton Historical Society.”

Dufresne kicked off the night’s activities with a special honor to Director Emeritus Bob Meyers. The local author and Appen Media columnist, was presented with the Person of the Year Award in recognition of his hard work and love for the Historical Society.

“Working with the Milton Historical Society has been such a thrill for me,” Meyers said. “It’s been one exciting adventure after another.”

Meyers is the author of “Barns of Old Milton County,” “Irish Pubs in America” and “Celebrating Backyard Birds.”

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Lifetime Patron Bill Lusk and Meyers continued the celebration by honoring City Councilwoman Cookerly with the Preservationist Award.

The award highlighted Cookerly’s commitment to preserving the Double Branch Voting District Courthouse, which sits on her property, Cornerstone Farm.

Lusk also honored Lifetime Patrons Charlie and Sarah Roberts for their financial donation toward the preservation of the Double Branch Voting District Courthouse.

“Obviously, no project can come to fruition unless you have the funds behind [it], and it’s always gratifying to see somebody step forward from the community to help out,” Lusk said.

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Everybody has a price: two stories “You can get anything you want at Alice’s restaurant” – Arlo Guthrie, popular folk singer I want to tell you two very short stories.

But before I share the stories, I want to throw out a couple ideas to RAY APPEN think about first.

Publisher Emeritus Today, write a big ray@appenmedia.com enough check and you can get anyone or any country to do just about anything. Betray someone for 30 pieces of silver or sell out an entire country – an ally – for a check for a couple billion or maybe promises of lots of oil and a bunch of F-115SAs. Promise lots of people anything in return for their votes.

That’s the way the world works, right? If the check is big enough, if the promises are appealing enough – even if they will not be fulfilled – everyone and everything is for sale.

Right? And we’re good with that?

Everything is a transaction. Everything is a deal. That’s all that matters. You give me what I want, and I will give you something you want. If you are the best at making deals, you always win, right?

Do you? For how long – a year, maybe two? What happens after that?

Tell me again what “to win” means. Who wins? Who actually loses?

A long time ago, it mattered if someone told the truth. Now what matters is only that what a person says is believed or, if it is not challenged. Veracity is irrelevant now, it seems. Say something enough times and it becomes true, right?

Seriously?

A long time ago, in a far away land, there were people who we now call “old school.” They had this silly idea that a handshake was their bond, and if you shook hands on something, nothing else was needed; you could take it to the bank.

These “old school” people believed that their word was their bond. “If I tell you I will do something, I will do it. If I tell you I won’t do something, I won’t do it. If I promise to pay you, I will pay you. If I say something, it will be the truth” – things like that. “Trust” was the basis of this old-school way of thinking.

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Hembree Farm historic renovation continues In a June 2023 column, I described the history of one of the oldest houses in Fulton County and the efforts underway to restore and preserve it for future generations.

This week, I will BOB MEYERS update that column Columnist to describe efforts undertaken by the Kirschner family over the past two years.

The Hembree house is a true treasure of historic rural Georgia architecture.

Built between 1833 and 1835, the original two-room house consisted of a bedroom, a living area, some storage space and a porch. A kitchen was in a separate structure behind the house, and an outhouse was nearby. Two corn cribs were a short distance from the house.

The house was continuously occupied by eight generations of Hembree family members until it was donated to the Roswell Historical Society by Hembree heir Carmen Ford. The Roswell Historical Society made an arrangement with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and put the house up for sale.

Jared and Brandy Kirschner purchased the farmhouse and outbuildings in 2022 and began restoration almost immediately. Brandy’s mother, Yvonne Howell, has been a full partner in the restoration and moved into the farmhouse in November 2023 after extensive restoration.

The house was clearly a gem in waiting. Doing much of the work themselves, Brandy and Jared stripped the walls of sheetrock and old paneling to uncover solid tongue and groove wood walls from trees probably cut on the property. Seven-inch wide floorboards 1½ inches thick and sometimes 35 to 40 feet long were in reasonably good shape.

Originally 640 acres, the property today sits on acre.

Hundreds of old bricks were piled on the property. Brandy and Jared carefully sorted them. Acceptable bricks of similar style, color and texture as the originals were to rebuild the three chimneys on the house and another on the external kitchen. The old chimneys had to be removed when the house was moved 500 feet in 2007 to make room for several new homes.

The house has been modified over the years by successive Hembree families.

Originally, it was approximately a 32 foot and 4 inches long by 16 ½ feet wide hallparlor farmhouse with two rooms and a front porch. Its current dimensions are

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The Hembree Farmhouse in Roswell dates from the early 1800s. It was a working concern well into the 20th century. It has been extensively restored and preserved over the past two years by its owners Jared and Brandy Kirschner. This photo shows the farmhouse as it is today.

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In April 2024, Brandy and Jared Kirschner and the Roswell Historical Society each received the Excellence in Stewardship Award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.From left are: Tiffany Alewine, immediate past president Georgia Trust Board; Kevvin Bamford, former Roswell Historical Society president; Judy Meer, president of the Roswell Historical Society; Jared and Brandy Kirschner; W. Wright Mitchell, president and CEO Georgia Trust.

41 feet long by 48.5. feet.

Many old windows had been stored in the attic. Many window frames were pre-Civil War. “The Hembree Farm has turned out far better than I could have hoped,” says Judy Meer, president of the Roswell Historical Society. “Brandy and Jared finished the house so beautifully that some Hembree family members have gifted early farm implements to them which they have put on display.”

In 2024, the Kirschner’s and the Roswell Historical Society each received the annual Excellence in Stewardship Award by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The award recognizes those who “ensure the preservation of historic properties through stabilization and long-term care and maintenance.”

Ben Sutton, director of Preservation for the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, said “The Kirschner’s have done most of their rehabilitation of the historic farm. They are well on their way to getting the property back into working order. They certainly deserved the award.”

Brandy’s mother, Yvonne Howell, is the perfect resident of a historic house and kitchen. The restored kitchen will allow her to pursue her passion, teaching children to love history by giving them hands-on experience. As Guest Services coordinator for the Rosell History Museum she loves to show how things were done long ago.

Among other ways of stimulating interest, she shows children toys from another era. She is currently working on

Brandy and Jared Kirschner and their children stand at the entrance to their historic farmhouse. The Kirschner’s devoted the last two years to the rehabilitation of the farmhouse and outbuildings built in the early 1800s.

the kitchen, which is now functional with cast iron pots, Dutch ovens and kettles with legs so coals can be placed under them.

“Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will watch or cook,” she says. “If they cook it, they can eat it.” She hopes to have the kitchen up and running this summer.

When Yvonne worked at the Atlanta History Center, they had chickens on display. As a result, the Kirschner’s built a beautiful chicken coop where they have two beautiful Silkies, known for their fluffy feathers and gentle temperament and six Wyandotte chickens, a variety first bred in the 1870s in New York State, making them in a way historic. Their name derives from a Native American tribe. The family also has two Peking duck rescues.

Other projects in the offing include restoring two ancient corn cribs that had to be taken down for safety and making walkways with some of the field stones used in the original construction. The Kirschner’s planted many apple, peach and maple trees “to bring back the farm feel,” says Brandy.

The Kirschner family has come a long way since Brandy was a world class twirler and Jared was the Mike Man at all UGA football games. They have blended family – two children – successful careers and unbounded energy to create a truly special place.

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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A voice and personality who shaped lives William “Cadillac Jack” Choate, II passed away last week.

I have a theory that everyone will remember well who they were with during COVID. For me that’s Cadillac and Donna CARL APPEN Director of Content and Development Jack. carl@appenmedia.com We launched the “Cadillac Jack: My Second Act” podcast Jan. 7, 2020. In the beginning, my brother Hans and I split production duties, meaning that each week we both spent a day in the studio with Donna and Caddy. Once it got off the

ground I took over and eventually, in July 2021, we hired a dedicated producer.

For a year and a half, Donna, Caddy and I would tread down to that basement studio and record a show, twice a week, every week.

Back then I lived alone, my now-wife was getting her master’s degree in another state, and much of Alpharetta – including our office – was locked down. For a long time, Caddy and Donna were some of the only folks I would see in person.

That period of time was pretty terrible for just about everyone in the world. Most folks were isolated, sad, sick, stressed or a combination of the above.

I’ll be forever grateful I got to go through it with Donna and Cadillac.

Caddy taught me a lot of lessons in that studio. There were professional ones about media, production, salesmanship and talent. How to make an audience member feel like they’re family, or why you should say a guest’s full name every time you address them. Ask an Appen news reporter about my “three-strike” story policy – it came from a tip Caddy passed to me from an old program director.

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Appen Media hosted the Cadillac Jack: My Second Act podcast from 2020-2024. The show ran for over 400 episodes and was Cadillac Jack’s first professional gig after his tenure at Kicks 101.5. The focus of the show was music, culture, and personal stories that helped Caddy and his wife and co-host Donna relate to listeners.

Continued from Page 28 He would periodically get a new phone, then joke about who made the cut for his updated number. I’m very proud to say I made it to round four or five. My last text to Caddy was about a month ago. I told him I was thinking about him and signed it, “your favorite EP and Bun.” Caddy always thought it was funny that my dog’s and wife’s nicknames are Bun and Cheeks. He would also want me to leave it to readers to decide who is who.

Caddy’s last radio station, Bear 92.9, shared a set of photos this week in his honor. In one, Caddy is up on stage, wearing his hat, speaking to the crowd through a microphone. There’s a blinding light shining down from the rafters. Considering the setlist taped to the ground and guitar picks on the mic

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From left, Carl Appen and William “Cadillac Jack” Choate hold a framed poster marking the one year anniversary of the My Second Act podcast in Alpharetta June 2021.

stand, my guess is that it was probably taken before a concert. You can see smiles and laughter on the faces in front of him. I looked at that photo for a while and thought to myself, “he’s right in his element.”

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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 of concrete speed tables along Heritage Walk between SR372/ Crabapple Rd and SR372/Birmingham Hwy 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.

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Price: Continued from Page 26 one was protected by, and everyone was expected to obey the same law – a place where one law applied to everyone, no exceptions.

Then one day, it didn’t.

Is there a cost to that? Does anyone today even think of the cost of what is happening?

Penny-wise, pound foolish? As long as I get enough of those gold eggs today, I don’t mind killing and eating that goose that lays them. Isn’t that what is happening right now?

Here are the two stories. Both have something to do with these four things:

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honor, integrity, respect, and trust. A long it doesn’t matter if it is something major or land. The interstate ended up bypassing his time ago, these were important things. We something trivial, they cheat.” tract, and Jim said that it was another 20 used to call them “values.”

What people say and do matters, and evyears before he was able to get his money Story #1. Jim Cowart was one of the big- erything does have a cost. Lies matter. Truth back out of it. gest builder/developers in5/8/25 Atlanta. He built matters. Integrity matters.

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