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City appoints Chief Judge Schaefer, approves Haynes Bridge widening design Johns Creek mayor Mike Bodker, center, and the City Council welcomes Chief Judge Donald Schaefer, right of Bodker, who won unanimous approval to retain his seat as chief municipal court judge.x Read more, Page 4.

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Roswell man dies in Sandy Springs crash SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The man who died in a single-vehicle crash Jan. 12 has been identified as 23-year-old Kevin Gerard Austin II of Roswell.

Police responded around 3 a.m. to the 5300 block of Roswell Road and found a red Porsche that was overturned off the roadway.

Officers said the car left the road after missing a turn.

Austin was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

A sole passenger was transported to Northside Hospital for treatment. Their condition is unknown.

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Armed robber hits up pizza shop JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Domino’s Pizza on Johns Bridge Road reported Jan. 14 that an armed robber threatened employees with a gun and stole cash.

The victims said that around 9 a.m. a customer came in brandishing a gun and yelling, “Give me the money in your register. I’m being serious, hurry up.”

The victims complied with the demand but could not provide an exact amount of cash stolen to police.

The suspect was described as a white man who appeared to be 50 wearing a yellow construction coat, hat, gloves and had bandages on his face.

Two witnesses provided similar accounts.

Police are still investigating.

Thief makes away with 63 cartons of cigarettes ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Around 2 a.m. on Jan. 16, an unknown suspect entered the Kroger on Ga. 9 and stole 63 cartons of cigarettes while the store was

Two utility poles and a brick wall were damaged in the incident. Police are still investigating.

Austin was a 2013 graduate of Roswell High School, where he played on the football team. He continued to play football at Auburn University before transferring to Mesa Community College in Arizona. After Mesa, Austin signed a scholarship to join the Louisville Cardinals football team.

He was a student of the University of Louisville majoring in computer science and engineering.

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Security footage showed the man, wearing a black hat, black coat and khaki pants, use his hands to open the front door of the store.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect briefly speaking to an after-hours employee. The man then walked back to the front door but ducked down when he reached the cigarette cartons.

The man then took a mixture of 63 cartons of cigarettes, loaded them into a large trash bag, and exited through the front door.

Footage showed the man entering a black sedan, but police could not determine the make or model or the man’s age and height.

There were no visible fingerprints in the area of the theft.

The store’s manager told police he would speak with the employee who spoke to the man and would send police any information to confirm his identity.

Assistant store manager admits to stealing money FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An assistant manager at a local store admitted to taking more than $800 from the business recently because he needed to pay for car insurance and child care.

The district manager said the store was missing seven deposits to its

account, which apparently had been made by the 24-year-old woman, who was the assistant manager as part of her job.

The woman reportedly admitted to taking the two deposits, one for $309 and a second for $552, along with about $1,000 worth of store merchandise.

The woman said she took the deposits and would repay the debts. She said she was going through a separation and needed the money for car insurance and child care.

She was arrested for theft by taking.

Man suffers car trouble; robbed on side of road FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man said he was robbed recently after pulling over due to car trouble.

The 29-year-old man said he was leaving a friend’s house around 1:30 a.m. when his car started having some issues.

He pulled over along Keith Bridge Road when another car stopped behind him and offered assistance.

The suspect then got out a firearm and demanded money.

The victim gave him around $400 and his debit card. The suspect then fled the scene, but dropped a cell phone before leaving.

The victim brought the phone to the Sheriff’s Office and an investigator was called.

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Johns Creek approves design phase of Haynes Bridge widening

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council spent much of its Jan. 22 meeting discussing a major TSPLOST project to widen Haynes Bridge Road from Old Alabama Road to Mansell Road.

The Haynes Bridge Road Corridor is an important collector connecting neighborhoods to the south with schools, Ga. 400, employment and commercial centers. The widening, which includes sidewalks and a median, is designed to improve travel with four lanes as opposed to the current two-lane road.

City staff requested authorization to enter the concept/design phase with a proposal of $100,000 to begin preliminary engineering and design.

Haynes Bridge Road currently handles 18,178 cars per day at 47 percent over capacity. The widening project is being funded with $5 million from the City of Johns Creek and an equal share from the City of Alpharetta. Both cities have committed funding through proceeds from the transportation sales tax passed by voters in 2016.

After brief debate, the council voted 6-1 to fund the design phase. Councilman Lenny Zaprowski cast the lone vote against, saying he was uncertain of the project’s priority status in comparison to other street widening projects.

In his vote to approve, Mayor Mike Bodker said the project will improve conditions for both Johns Creek residents and neighboring cities just as previous outside widening projects have aided local residents. He said he hopes

I think we have to be committed to take the journey and see what happens.”

MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor the project will improve the quality of life without negatively affecting any surrounding businesses.

“I think we have to be committed to take the journey and see what happens,” the mayor said. “Certainly, we laid out principles that I think may naturally cause things to change…I feel that, at least for Tier 1, we have a

responsibility to take the journey…the problem needs to be addressed.”

This marks the sixth street project to be authorized by the council for the concept/design phase since September 2017. Studies have projected the widening will reduce delay by 74 percent.

Construction is set to begin in 2020.

In other action Monday evening, Chief Judge Donald Schaefer won unanimous approval to keep his seat as chief judge of municipal court.

Schaefer currently sits as judge in both Johns Creek and Sandy Springs, and he specializes in traffic and criminal law along with wills and estates.

“I have nothing but the highest praise for the work that Judge Schaefer has done…Judge Schaefer has been complimented by all sorts of folks,” Bodker said.

Alpharetta to continue work on downtown parking plan

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It may be another few weeks before the city adopts any management plan for downtown parking as several major developments come on line later this year.

The Alpharetta City Council agreed at its Jan. 16 meeting to hash out more specifics at its retreat later this month to provide adequate parking for visitors and workers.

City officials have conducted close to half a dozen workshops on the topic with representatives from Nelson Nygaard Consulting and design firm TSW. Throughout the past four months, the council has batted around ideas, including time limits on street parking, metered parking and validated parking at a new four-level deck going up on Milton Avenue.

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has been settling on a fee for new or expanding businesses whose plans do not include adequate parking on their own property. Typically, the city requires one parking space for every 333 square feet of office space and for every 500 square feet of retail.

Over the years, the city has set varying fees for parking deficiencies. At one point six years ago when the downtown was stagnant, the fees were relaxed.

But with the advent of major commercial and office projects set to open this year in downtown, the city is scrambling to accommodate an anticipated surge in visitors.

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At the most recent workshop Jan. 16, Caleb Racicot, design consultant with TSW, presented a proposal calling for the city to consider a fee schedule that would charge developments $10,000 each for the first 20 spaces needed. The fee would go up to $15,000 per space for those requiring from 2140, then to $20,000 per space for 41-60 spaces. The city would charge $30,000 each for requests of more than 100 spaces.

Councilman Donald Mitchell said he thinks the fees are too much for small mom-and-pop businesses who want to set up shop downtown.

“A lot of folks would like to see restaurants move in along Roswell Street,” Mitchell said. “Is this not cost-prohibitive for those small businesses to start up? It’s more favorable to those corporate giants, but what about what we’ve always had here in Alpharetta? How do we accommodate them without putting an undue burden on them?”

But Councilman Jim Gilvin said he thinks the fees are not enough. He said developers should pay costs and maintenance for parking spaces, just as businesses along Windward Parkway pay for their own parking.

“As far as I’m concerned it was bad at $10,000, and it’s even worse now that it’s staggered,” he said. “For a building of 100 spaces, it’s paying

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Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook and Caleb Racicot, design consultant with TSW, discuss the latest options for a downtown parking management plan before the Alpharetta City Council Jan. 16. Council members remain divided over some elements within the plan and hope to formulate some consensus later this month. $10,000 per space for the first 20 of them.”

The staggered fees, he said, are not reflective of the city’s true cost of providing parking downtown, and that means residents – including business owners – are subsidizing the parking for some downtown businesses.

The City Council is in agreement that there are plenty of parking spaces downtown, but many are on private lots. The consultants are working on a play by which businesses can make their own arrangements for off-site parking with these private lot owners.

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Feds approve Georgia’s plan for school improvement Act to be implemented despite governor’s rejection

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Now that the federal government has green-lighted Georgia’s plans for school accountability and improvement, the hard work of getting results – and bringing competing interests together – begins for the state’s 1.8 million public schoolkids.

Last week, the Georgia Department of Education learned its Every Students Succeeds Act was approved by the U.S. Department of Education, freeing the state from the remaining federal barriers under the now-defunct No Child Left Behind law.

Georgia’s plan was one of six state plans approved in January by the U.S. Department of Education; bringing the total to 35 ESSA plans approved so far.

Last year, the U.S. Department of Education allowed states more local flexibility from federal mandates, provided each developed a plan to “best offer educational opportunities to meet the needs of the state and its students.”

In approving Georgia’s plan, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos lauded the state’s focus on “closing the gap”

between lower and higher performing students, and the state-developed College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which measures student and school achievement across a broad spectrum of benchmarks.

The approval of the plan was a victory of sorts for Georgia Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods who submitted the plan without the approval, or signature, of Gov. Nathan Deal.

While the governor’s signature was not required, it signals a growing rift between the two powerful entities on the best ways to improve public schools.

The disagreements for the most part are tied to accountability and local control. Deal pushed for more targeted, mandated testing, beginning in kindergarten. Woods maintains he is acquiescing to local districts which are demanding fewer required tests and more options to gauge success.

Disagreement also revolves around Georgia’s annual school “report card”– the CCRPI – which was first implemented in 2012. The approved ESSA plan puts more emphasis on performance and achievement on the CCRPR, and less emphasis on non-tangible

goals for underperforming student groups.

For example, the revised CCRPI gives more points to the academic performance of students in rigorous classes, such as Advanced Placement, and less on simply the number of students enrolled. Anecdotally, the points received on the CCRPR for Advanced Placement participation may have caused schools to push unprepared students into rigorous courses.

Woods said he wanted to minimize “point chasing” by districts to increase their CCRPI grade. He noted the ESSA plan is the product of the people, not just his department or politicians.

“Thousands of Georgians – parents, students, educators, policymakers, members of the business community – gave us their feedback as we worked to create our state’s ESSA plan,” said Woods. “We listened and heard. This plan is a direct response to that feedback, and reflects our continued focus on expanding opportunities for Georgia’s students.”

The Georgia Department of Education is now working to immediately implement key provisions of the ESSA plan, with that work continuing into the 2018-19 school year.

We listened and heard. This plan is a direct response to that feedback, and reflects our continued focus on expanding opportunities for Georgia’s students.”

RICHARD WOODS Georgia Superintendent of Schools

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Vickery Creek is said to be named for a Cherokee woman, Vickery, on whose land the creek began. She was forced west on the infamous Trail of Tears, but her name remained. Settlers eventually began calling the creek “Big Creek,” but you’ll hear it referred to by both names today.

Vickery Creek was made to order for providing water power – and that was good news for 19th century entrepreneur Roswell King. King developed textile mills there (and also set the stage for what would become the booming town of Roswell) beginning in the 1830s. By the 1850s the industrial complex along Vickery Creek included cotton and woolen mills. Among the products produced at the woolen mill was the gray wool cloth used to make Confederate uniforms during the Civil War.

Some of those 19th century structures can still be seen today, and one of them is the red brick building known as “Allenbrook.” It was built in the 1850s as residence and office for the manager of the Ivy Woolen Mill. When Union troops passed through on their way to Atlanta, the manager raised the French flag in an attempt to save the mills and the house. He was partially successful; Union soldiers burned the mills but left the house alone.

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You’ll start at the CRNRA parking area (1) adjacent to Allenbrook (2), just over a quarter mile north of the light at Riverside Road/Azalea Drive.

Keep a sharp eye out for the turn. You’ll miss it if you’re not careful.

The trailhead is at the far end of the parking area, from which you’ll follow a path across a grassy area and enter the woods (3). You’ll then descend two long curving flights of timber-and-earth steps to an intersection (4) where you can go left, right, or straight ahead.

Most hikers go straight first, making their way down a run of 21 steps to a lookout spot at the top of Lover’s Rock (5), also known as Lover’s Leap or the Vickery Creek Overlook. From the top, Lover’s Rock offers spectacular views along Vickery Creek – especially this time of year when the leaves are off the trees. Be extremely careful in this area, as there is no guardrail and the edge is closer than you think.

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If you include prep work and interior setup, the operation was pretty much ready within a few days of arrival.

The Big Top tent can hold 1,500 spectators, with no seat farther than 50 feet from the center ring. That makes for a special experience for attendees, said Melissa Bondar, Big Apple Circus performance director.

“It really brings you into an intimate setting,” she said.

The circus opens Friday with the first of 48 shows running through Feb. 25.

The lineup of global artists and acts includes 10-time world record-holding high wire artist Nik Wallenda. The show will also feature Dandino & Luciana, a dynamic duo who combine speed, acrobatics and daredevil grace on roller skates; award-winning contortionist Elayne Kramer; master juggler Gamal Garcia; Jan Damm on the Rola Bola; acclaimed Risley acrobats The Anastasini Brothers; Ringmaster Ty McFarlan; and circus trainer & presenter Jenny Vidbel, who performs in the ring with 18 horses and ponies, as well as six rescue dogs.

The Big Apple Circus was founded in 1977 by circus performers Paul Binder and Michael Christensen who set out to provide authentic and

thrilling circus arts in the intimacy of the one-ring Big Top. Over the years, the circus has distinguished itself by demonstrating a strong social conscience in its programming, maintaining a vital no wild or exotic animals policy.

It also offers numerous community outreach programs including Circus of the Senses, sensory-friendly performances, and Circus for All, which provides access to the circus to the underprivileged and underserved.

The show is more than a spectacle for Rick Curtis, the circus’ general manager who was on hand Friday for the setup.

Curtis joined the circus fresh out of the Marines more than two decades ago and traveled the West Coast. It was then he met his future wife who performed in one of the acts.

“We created a beautiful family in the business,” he said. “I like it. I tell you, it’s a family affair.”

Curtis said Big Apple Circus performers and crew traverse North America with their families alongside.

“From 12 to 15 weeks at a time, this show will traverse for about 44 weeks,” he said.

The show will pull up stakes and move maybe seven to nine times in that circus season.

“I like the opportunity I have to not only have my family with me, living here with me, but my wife is also a performer. We’ve performed magic together,” Curtis said. “Our kids ride motorcycles in the “Globe of Death.”

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Group plans inaugural Johns Creek Garden Tour JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Since last spring, about a dozen volunteers have been meeting bi-monthly to plan the “Secret Gardens of Johns Creek” for Saturday, May 12.

This event is a fundraiser for Johns Creek Beautification, a non- profit corporation whose mission is to enhance and preserve the natural beauty in the common areas and public spaces in Johns Creek.

Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will go to purchasing a permanent public art sculpture for the city as well as continued beautification and planting projects in Johns Creek.

“What a wonderful way to spend Mother’s Day weekend, touring eight beautiful gardens around our city,” said Kathy Ortwerth, one of the tour’s organizers. “Picture this, you spend the day with your mother, visit a couple of the gardens, stop for lunch at one of our restaurant partners, and afterwards, continue seeing all the unique private gardens on the tour. You can even extend your special day by attending the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s concert that evening.”

A limited number of tickets will go on sale the first day of spring 2018,

Johns Creek residents plan for the city’s inaugural garden tour.

Tuesday, March 20. There are several sponsor levels available to businesses and individuals who want to get exposure to hundreds of Johns Creek residents with an interest in gardening, touring beautiful properties and with an appreciation of art and beautifying the City.

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The application covers all elementary, middle and high schools in the Fulton School System and is approved at the system level, not at individual schools.

The Feb. 28 deadline applies to students seeking a hardship transfer to a school outside their assigned attendance zone only for medical reasons, curriculum differences and/or child care situations.

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As King often asked, “What are you doing for others?”

Little Helpers of Atlanta families from Roswell and Marietta joined Jewish Atlanta to complete various service projects throughout the area.

From Midtown to Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Johns Creek and Morningside, volunteers helped in numerous ways. Some of the volunteer work included packing and sorting food, cooking meals for the hungry, spending time with residents of a women’s shelter, delivering treats to firefighters, assembling toiletry bags for the homeless and making toys for pets at an animal shelter.

Little Helpers thanked the Jewish Atlanta, In the City Camp, Camp Ramah Darom, Congregation B’nai Torah, The Weber School, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and JF&CS Atlanta for organizing the day-long event.

Other Little Helpers volunteers took part in projects in their communities like trash pick-up at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

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The Milton Business Alliance named new board members at its Jan. 16 meeting. Mayor Joe Lockwood (center) gave his “Mayor’s Address” at the meeting, and Sharon Mays (to Lockwood’s left) was named the organization’s new chairwoman.

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Milton Business Alliance looks to thrive under new chairwoman Organization seeks to grow, retain comradery

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — As the city grows, so too does the Milton Business Alliance.

The organization, which aims to foster relationships and growth for Milton’s business community, hopes to expand in 2018 under the direction of a new leader.

Sharon Mays of Mays and Associates CPA and an MBA member since 2012 has taken over the role of chair.

She replaces Joey Sargent who had held the position since last January.

Mays said it is an exciting time to be introduced to her new role.

“Business has taken off along with the city’s growth,” Mays said. “[MBA] has opened up not just to residents, but also those who do business in Mil-

ton, which has been a benefit to all.”

Mays was named chair at the MBA’s first meeting of the year on Jan. 16 along with a host of new board members. Many of the organization’s longstanding members stepped aside at the outset of the year, allowing for “new blood with fresh ideas to expand the MBA’s influence,” Mays said.

“We’ve had a lot of great people who have served for many years, but we have a great new board of directors, and with all the new people on it’s going to be an exciting year,” Mays said.

The MBA has begun to work closely with the city, and Mayor Joe Lockwood gave his “Mayor’s Address” at the Jan. 16 meeting. Lockwood said that the city’s business owners should never hesitate to reach out to the city with concerns. As a small business owner,

Lockwood said he understands the importance of fostering a strong business community and the city is available to assist.

The MBA is aiming to host meetings at Milton City Hall this year, but Mays said the organization will be adding new initiatives other than just “meet and greets.”

The group plans to sponsor more “fun” events, aimed not necessarily at talking business, but to grow the relationships of its members. The MBA will also increase its social media output and develop ways to spotlights its members to help them succeed.

Even with the growth the group has seen in recent years, Mays said the MBA has stayed true to its ultimate mission which is to create a sense of comradery among Milton business owners.

“The expansion has not changed the feel,” she said. “We have still been

able to keep that neighbor-like feeling and have continued to support each other while we’ve expanded. That is the special part of the MBA. It’s not just ‘what can you do for me,’ but how can we help each other grow.”

Not only is the MBA unique, so too is the city’s business areas, Mays said.

Unlike other cities, Milton’s commercial areas are not centered in the municipality. Rather, the Crabapple, Birmingham Highway and Deerfield corridors surround the city’s rural areas.

“Though we may be at three corners, we are coming together as one Milton business community,” Mays said.

The MBA will host its next meeting in February, a joint event with the Alpharetta Business Association.

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Sawnee EMC to retire $10M of patronage capital CUMMING, Ga. — Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation recently announced that it is preparing to retire approximately $10 million, to over 94,000 eligible current and former members, through a general retirement of patronage capital.

This action will provide a retirement of funds to individuals, businesses and governmental entities, who were members of the cooperative and received electric service from Sawnee EMC at any time during 2001.

Because Sawnee EMC is a not-for- profit electric cooperative, each year, its members receive an assignment of what is known as “patronage capital” in the records of the Cooperative. Each member’s assignment is based on the amount of revenue they provided to the Cooperative through their electric bills during a particular year.

All members who received electric service from Sawnee EMC at any time during 2001 are eligible to receive an allocated portion of this general patronage capital retirement.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Aria Salon.

Spa.Shoppe, with locations in North Fulton and Forsyth County, earned the distinction of being named to the Salon Today 200 by Salon Today Magazine for 2018. It is the seventh time Aria has earned the title of being recognized as an elite salon in the nationwide competition.

Aria Salon.Spa.Shoppe, owned by Mechelle & Matthew Khodayari, is located in the Alpharetta Commons on Roswell Street and at the Collection at Forsyth.

Puff n Fluff Pet Spa internationally recognized JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Puff n Fluff Pet Spa is the first grooming salon in Georgia to be awarded “Approved Grooming Facility” status with the International Professional Groomers, Inc., which certifies and approves groomers and facilities worldwide.

The IPG Approved Grooming Facility sets industry standards for pet

and staff safety, health, sanitation and emergency preparedness.

Pets in this facility will be handled with compassion and safety by qualified personnel who have been certified by independent evaluators, setting these skilled professionals apart from other groomers and validating their qualifications and professionalism to the public.

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MarineMax Cumming welcomes new members CUMMING, Ga. — Recently, three new sales associates joined the team at MarineMax Cumming.

Originally from Dacula, Adam Emanuele has been in sales for over 17 years. He recently made a switch from the RV business to the boat business.

Having always loved boats, working with MarineMax allows him to take his passion for boating and turn it into a career.

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his entire life, having been born into a passionate boating family. Ben has been an active wakeboarder for the last 17 years and his family has a history of working in the marine industry.

Ken Clark is new to the boating industry, having spent the last year and a half in the RV industry.

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Approximately $10 million will be distributed to these members, with the average refund being about $105. However, it should be noted that each member’s refund will vary based on the amount of revenue they contributed via their power bills during 2001.

Existing Sawnee EMC members, who received electrical service from Sawnee EMC during this period, will receive their patronage capital retirement in the form of a “credit” on their March 2018 electric bill. Former members who no longer have an active account with Sawnee, and have a valid forwarding address on file, will be mailed a check to their last known address on or around April 2, 2018.

Executors of the estates of deceased members who have not yet received their refund, should contact Sawnee’s Customer Service Center at 770-887-2363 or by email at customerservice@sawnee.com, to find out if their family member’s estate could potentially qualify for a voluntary early retirement of patronage capital.

Building trust and credibility is crucial Do your customers trust you? Have you established credibility with them by demonstrating you can add value to their business?

What about your employees? Do they believe you will keep DICK JONES your promises and Founder & President Jones Simply Sales follow-up on things you’ve said you’ll do? While there are many attributes associated with being a successful small business owner, there is nothing more important than trust and credibility.

Small business owners who have high levels of trust with both their customers and employees demonstrate this by keeping their promises, being reliable and showing responsibility.

Two-way communications, and honesty, are key to being trustworthy.

Other attributes associated with trust include being fair, accountable and remaining humble.

Credibility is not earned simply from your personality; you have to demonstrate it.

Your actions and behaviors, as well as results you achieve, will show others that you know what you are talking about. You also have to show you are credible through results you achieve. Credibility and expertise go hand-in-hand as there are few who can be viewed as credible if they lack the skills, experience and results to demonstrate it.

Small business owners who are viewed as both trustworthy and credible will outperform those who are not.

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Comcast to close Alpharetta facility Company plans to relocate positions

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Comcast has announced plans to close its operation on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta, a move the company says will affect more than 500 local jobs.

The news and entertainment company is the largest broadband and cable provider in the country but plans to relocate some of its local workforce to other Atlanta area locations, according to Comcast spokesman Alex Horwitz.

In all, 529 part-time jobs will be affected between now and the time the

company’s lease on the North Point facility expires in June. The company says 239 of the part-time workers will be relocated to other facilities in Metro Atlanta. Another 290 employees are being asked to sign up for 190 available call center jobs.

The effected employees handle a variety of duties, such as business and residential customer support and arranging service technician appointments.

Horwitz said the move is also an effort to change its customer service model to create more full-time positions that will result in “more highly specialized sales professionals.”

Horwitz also said Comcast is growing its local presence, adding jobs at its Central Division headquarters near Sun Trust Park.

Tom Price named to advisory board ATLANTA — Jackson Healthcare announced Jan. 16 that former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., has been named to the nearly $1 billion, Atlanta-based company’s advisory board.

Price has served as a physician, business leader of Resurgens Orthopedics, state legislator and member of the U.S. Congress.

He entered private practice in 1984 and was one of the founders of Resurgens Orthopedics. While working to move Resurgens Orthopedics into a nationwide leader, he was elected to the Georgia Senate, where he served from

1997 to 2005.

He was elected to Congress in 2004 and served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2017.

For two of those years – 2015 to 2017 – he was Chair of the PRICE House Budget Committee.

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Through Feb. 25, times vary. See high wire performances, flying trapeze acts, daredevil roller skating, live comedy shows and more. No wild or exotic animals are used. All proceeds from Opening Night and a portion for the rest of the run will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Tickets start at $25. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta. For more information and tickets, visit bigapplecircus.com.

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EVENTS: ADOPT-A-STREAM

What: The Bacterial Monitoring Workshop will teach volunteers how to monitor Escherichia coli levels in their adopted waterway. Participants must be at least 11 years old.

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free for Autrey Mill members, $5 for everyone else More info: autreymill.org

MINDFULNESS COURSE

What: The Mindful Living Project was developed for people who want to reduce stress and anxiety in their lives, quiet the voice in their heads and live for every moment.

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Decision Point Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: themindfultoolbox.com

SHOWCASE CONCERT

What: William Pu Music Academy Presents a Winter Showcase Concert featuring all strings with harp and piano.

When: Sunday, Jan. 28, 5-6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

WOMEN AND TEEN SAFETY AND SELF-DEFENSE

What: Teenage girls and women can learn situational awareness and self-defense. Limited space is available. Please wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing to the class. Register online.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Police Department, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

CAULEY CREEK/ QUAIL HOLLOW PARK PUBLIC INPUT What: The public is invited to provide input on the future of Cauley Creek/ Quail Hollow Park. Consultants and city staff will be available to answer questions.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7-9 p.m.

Where: 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Room 207, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

COOKING CLASS: EVENING IN BUDAPEST

What: In this hands-on class, learn how to make red borscht soup, goulash, Hungarian cucumber salad and Hungarian torte. Complimentary wine is served with dinner.

Where: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov. com

EFFECTIVE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM MEETING

What: Learn how to use effective communication skills to develop a partnership with your child’s Individualized Education Program team.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth County Board of Education, 3950 Overlake Drive, Cumming More info: northfulton.com

THE FUTURE OF THE NORTH POINT ACTIVITY CENTER

What: Help shape the future of the North Point Activity Center at this Community Conversation. Discuss the vision, how to achieve it, public investments and policy changes.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Highlighting the diverse culinary experiences Roswell has to offer with over 30 local restaurants to try.

When: Through Jan. 31 Where: Citywide More info: roswellrw.com

FOR CHILDREN: INTERGENERATIONAL PRESCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM

What: Intergenerational programs enrich the lives of participants while reaching across the perceived barriers of generational divides.

When: Friday, Jan. 26, 11-11:30 a.m.

Where: Arbor Terrace at Crabapple, 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta More info: thegeorgecenter.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Jan. 27 through April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: TAMARA BOGGS What: Tamara Y. Boggs is a freelance visual artist residing in metro Atlanta whose mediums are acrylic and oil paint, graphite and charcoal.

When: Through Feb. 12, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: GIRLS WHO CODE

What: Girls Who Code is a national club created with one goal: to close the gender gap in technology. ages 6-12.

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

JOURNEY TO LITERACY

What: Children will hear a story, complete a fun craft and take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8.

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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What: Hear several local church choirs, including from Chapel Roswell and New Life Presbyterian Children’s Choir, in this free concert.

When: Sunday, Jan. 28, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Chapel Roswell at Roswell United Methodist, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com What: See a stage production of Lois Lowry’s classic book “The Giver.”

When: Jan. 13, 20, 23 and 27, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

“TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL”

What: Meet local author Hannah S. Palmer as she talks about her book “Flight Path: A Search for Roots Beneath the World’s Busiest Airport.”

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

What: Find new books and media on sale. All profits support the library and its programs. Teen and adult volunteers needed to set up and tear down the Book Sale.

When: Jan. 26-28, times vary Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

What: Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney with a fresh and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent made her a Hollywood legend.

When: Jan. 11-28, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: get.org

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What: See the artworks of some of the best local high school art students.

When: Jan. 19-Feb. 2, all day Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Learn about the library’s website, how to put items on hold, its databases, digital resources and more.

When: Monday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4419 What: Chef Lynn will teach how to incorporate superfoods into recipes.

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When: Monday, Jan. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.

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What’s new in Melanoma – Part 1 Brought to you by: Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and MOHS Surgery of Atlanta Melanoma is often a confusing diagnosis for patients and their loved ones. Available tests and treatments are complicated.

Statistics can appear to contradict one another. And navigating clinical trials and DR. TAYLOR research opportunities can be overwhelming. Fortunately, advances are being made against this cancer. Physicians can increasingly provide their patients with clarity. Now, there are more reasons than ever to be hopeful.

Melanoma is a cancer of the pigment-producing cells of the skin. These cells, called melanocytes, are the same ones that allow many people to tan in the summer. When one of these cells goes bad and becomes cancerous, we call it a melanoma.

Melanoma “in situ” is the mildest melanoma. Invasive melanoma is worse. And “metastatic” melanoma is melanoma that has already spread.

If melanoma cells are still confined to the highest level of the skin (the epidermis) then the melanoma is still “in situ” or in the site it should be. For a melanoma in situ, removing the cancer surgically can result in a cure rate of 99%. Once a melanoma has invaded below the epidermis, the melanoma is “invasive.”

Invasive melanomas can often be cured by excising them (cutting them out with a margin of healthy-looking tissue), the deepest invasive melanomas have often spread even before they can be excised.

Finally, metastatic melanoma is melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body. Each of these categories of melanoma has had exciting advances in recent years.

This week, we will take a look at an important advance in treating melanoma in situ and shallow invasive melanomas. Next week, we will discuss tools and treatments for more aggressive melanomas.

For melanoma in situ and some shallow invasive melanomas, “real time” Mohs surgery has come into its own as the state of the art method for treating melanoma in areas of the body such as the nose and eyelid where it is important to spare as much healthy tissue as possible.

Mohs surgery is well known for being the gold standard method for curing basal and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin. Prior to recent years,

difficulties staining melanomas made it difficult to perform “real time” Mohs for melanoma. As a result, “slow Mohs” developed, but slow Mohs is a misnomer: With slow Mohs, a melanoma or other cancer is cut out and sent to a lab where a pathologist checks the edges in the “Mohs manner” – that is, the pathologist looks at all the edges and maps out where tissue needs to be removed. Slow Mohs typically requires 1-3 days for results, and the patient waits with a bandaged but still open wound while results are being obtained.

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This is same day “true” Mohs surgery because the same dermatologist is both the surgeon and the pathologist.

Staining takes 1-3 hours per layer. As a result, multiple layers of Mohs surgery as well as the final suturing step can usually all take place in the same day.

True Mohs surgery for melanoma is available at only a few practices in the state of Georgia, but as knowledge of this technique grows it should increasingly become the treatment of choice for melanomas in locations such as the face, scalp, shins, hands and feet where tissue-sparing is important.

For particularly delicate locations such as the edge of the eyelid, true Mohs surgery often involves a team approach.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Cambridge boys basketball extended its win streak to 17 games Saturday night, topping Alpharetta 74-63 on the road in a battle of two of the top teams in Region 7-AAAAAA. Cambridge remained unbeaten in region play while the Raiders fell from third in the standings.

With their 66-61 victory over the Raiders on Dec. 12, the Bears have swept the regular season series between the teams.

Alpharetta beat the Bears three times last season, including a 69-52 win in the third-place game of the region tournament. For head coach Chip Flemmer, to hand the Raiders a loss Saturday was special.

“Anytime you come into Alpharetta and play you know you’re in for a battle,” Flemmer said. “This was no different. Just getting a win against that team feels good.”

Cambridge (18-1, 11-0) opened a quick lead, but the Raiders began the second period on a 7-0 run to pull within one point. Another run later in the quarter gave Alpharetta a 29-27 advantage.

The Raiders’ lead did not last for long, however. A 3-pointer from Bryce Boutelle and Kamar Robertson put the Bears back on top. Robertson led all scorers with 22 points with Boutelle netting 15 with four rebounds.

Kyler Ingram, Cambridge’s senior center, had strong a showing in the first half, scoring 13 with four rebounds and a block. But less than three minutes into the third period he was on the bench with four fouls.

“With Kyler out, it definitely changes the game because you don’t have that pure shot blocker that kind of changes what we’re trying to do,” Flemmer said.

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Barron led Alpharetta in scoring with 18 points.

Alpharetta remained within arm’s reach, but couldn’t manage to close the gap. Ryan Jenei, usually solid from beyond that arc, struggled Saturday and finished the game with just one made 3-pointer.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Those who visit Clothes Horse in downtown Alpharetta are likely to see the friendly, smiling face of co-owner John Thompson behind the counter, ready to provide what he calls a “real service” to those looking for casual and comfortable clothing.

Thompson’s welcoming attitude, soft southern-drawl and readiness to assist is perfect for a business owner, but it’s hardly something you’d expect in a southern football coach of nearly four decades.

For the past 38 years, Thompson has spent his days and nights in the locker rooms, practice fields and sidelines as defensive coordinator for some of the most prolific collegiate football programs in the nation.

He coached with Steve Spurrier at South Carolina, Nick Saban at LSU, Lou Holtz and Houston Nutt at Arkansas, Ron Zook at Florida and Jeff Bower at Southern Miss. Couple that with

stints at Alabama, Ole Miss, Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Georgia State and Texas State and two years as a head coach of East Carolina, and it’s easy to see that Thompson’s career has been rich with experience and talent.

“I’ve had a very blessed career,” Thompson said. “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.”

But perhaps the most memorable season is his most recent as defensive coordinator at Blessed Trinity High School and leading the Titans to the program’s first state championship in football.

“I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a season as much,” he said. “It wasn’t just about winning, but also being off the field and being able to be with those guys. We had good players that were so much fun to coach and coach (Tim) McFarlin is so good at what he does and just lets us coach. There was no drama, nothing. The players bought-in and it was a dream come true.”

Following BT’s 16-7 win over Marist

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John Thompson is expanding Clothes Horse, doubling the size of the the Downtown Alpharetta store. He joined Blessed Trinity as the team’s defensive coordinator in 2017, leading the program to its first state championship after a stint of over three decades coaching at the collegiate level.

on Dec. 15, head coach Tim McFarlin, as well as linebacker Jake Rudolph were quick to point to Thompson as vital to the state title.

But Thompson disagrees.

“They took me to the state title,” he laughed. “It was a true blessing.

The season also currently bookends Thompson’s career with high school state championships. He was hired as defensive coordinator by legendary Arkansas and Texas high school coach John Outlaw in 1979, leading Arkadelphia High to a state title in his first season.

BT’s season under Thompson almost never got its start, unless, as he put it, the stars seemed to align.

After leaving Texas State in 2015, Thompson opened Clothes Horse with his wife, Charleen, and for the first time in decades found himself without a football-related job.

Thompson knew of the sports-scene around Roswell after working under Jeff Bower — a legendary Roswell High School athlete who led the Hornets to five state championships in baseball, basketball and football — at Southern Miss.

He also became familiar with Blessed Trinity’s former defensive coordinator Tim Ewing when they worked together at Georgia State.

Missing the coaching scene, Thomp-

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The meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell.

Participants are asked to bring weather-appropriate clothes, a light winter coat and a flashlight. Active Scouts should wear the full Class A uniform.

Troop 1134 has over 50 active members and attend meetings regularly on scheduled Monday nights at St. Peter Chanel-McNamee Hall.

The troop provides monthly outings, back packing trips, day hikes, camp outs, summer camp, high adventure camps, merit badge university classes, fundraising and service projects Troop 1134 is boy-led by boys ages 11 to 18, under guidance of fully trained adults (including Eagle Scouts and Order of the Arrow members). Members also have fundraising activities to self-fund their activities and camps.

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ITB #18-039 Rogers Circle Sidewalk Improvements The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal bids from qualified construction firms for the Construction of Sidewalks along Parsons Road. ITB responses will be received no later than February 8, 2018 at 2:00PM. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov). To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page.

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

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son decided to pay Ewing a visit one day at BT. Just two weeks later, Ewing had taken a job at Walton as defensive coordinator, leading to a call from McFarlin asking Thompson if he’d want to join the Titans’ coaching staff.

And a few months later, Thompson could add another state championship to his list of accomplishments.

Thompson knows he will continue coaching next year, but as of now, he’s not sure whether that will be at Blessed

Trinity, another school or perhaps back at the collegiate level. No matter where he lands, Thompson said he is forever grateful to coach McFarlin and BT for the opportunity to get back into coaching.

While he figures out which team’s logo he will sport on the sidelines next season, Thompson is staying plenty busy at Clothes Horse. The business is currently in a remodel, doubling the size of its location on Milton Avenue.

So if you should venture through its front doors, you will know that friendly man behind the counter is more than a business owner, but a storied football coach.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, February 26, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-38 Sae Han Church/3385 Kimball Bridge Road (Council Only) Consideration of a change to previous conditions of zoning to allow for a detention pond to be placed underground for the purpose of providing more parking for the expansion of the church. The property is located at 3385 Kimball Bridge Road on the south side of Kimball Bridge Road and west of Waters Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 916, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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DEATH NOTICES Kevin Austin II, 23, of Roswell, passed away January 13, 2018.

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Melvin Bloom, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away January 11, 2018.

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Carl Bridwell, 73, of Roswell, passed away January 11, 2018.

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Thelma Culves, 94, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2018.

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Nancy M. Morning, 84, of Cumming, passed away January 12, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Kimberly Allyson Kelly, 37, of Cumming, passed away January 12, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Luigi Lunghi, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away January 11, 2018.

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Esther Marie Schmidt, 92, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Freddy Surridge, 54, of Cumming, passed away January 14, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Evelyn Tanksley, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away January 12, 2018.

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Betty A. McAllister, 86, of Cumming, passed away January 12, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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Let Us Connect You Alpharetta-Roswell Herald Delivers to 28,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30005, 30009, 30022, 30075, 30076. Alpharetta & Roswell’s primary news source. Est. 1983.

Alpharetta’s paper of record.

Johns Creek Herald Delivers to 20,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30022, 30097. Johns Creek’s primary news source. Est. 1997. Johns Creek’s paper of record.

Northside Woman 18,000 copies distributed monthly to subdivisions and business in North Fulton and South Forsyth with home delivery to 40+ of the most exclusive gated and estate communities in North Atlanta.

Forsyth Herald Delivers to 17,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30040, 30041.

Forsyth County’s largest circulation newspaper. Est. 1998

Milton Herald Delivers to 10,000 households every Thursday Zip Code: 30004. Community news for and about the City of Milton. Est. 2006.

Milton’s paper of record.

Answer Books 40,000 copies distributed quarterly to local real estate agents, doctors, chambers of commerce, visitor’s bureaus as well as personal homes. Each quarter has a different focus including education, relocation, medical and seniors

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