Milton Herald - April 5, 2018

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Cycling for a cause The St. Paddy O’Pedal event, led by the Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club, raised $29,000 for pediatric cancer research last month. Around 400 riders took to the streets of North Fulton, including around Milton High School.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested March 13 for reportedly bringing a weapon to a local school.

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Home burglars make off with $200,000 in goods MILTON, Ga. — Two suspects are believed to have burglarized a Milton home on March 23, stealing $200,000 worth of jewelry and other items.

The homeowner left her White Columns Drive home around 10 a.m. to shop and returned approximately two hours later. There were multiple holes in the glass near the lock of one of the French doors and glass was observed inside the home in the hallway.

Officers noted that two computers located in the main level of the home had been untouched, but the suspects

Clarification Published articles about a music and restaurant venue planned for Milton Avenue in downtown Alpharetta failed to mention that the operation will be owned by Mark Ferrara and Ben Lee, who own and operate the Brooklyn Cantina and Pig n Swig in Johns Creek. They plan to name the Alpharetta venue The Copper Fox.

Lucky Benhur Huynh, 22, of Covington, Georgia, who told deputies he went to the school to ask for some water. He said he was part of a landscaping crew hired next door when he felt ill and had no water. Deputies asked if he had any weapons or knives and he consented to a search.

The deputy found a set of brass knuckles on Huynh. appeared to have rummaged through the master bedroom.

The victim said a blue duffel bag containing jewelry and other valuables, plus another bag, were missing.

Police questioned a woman who was hired to clean a neighboring home. The woman stated she saw a black Dodge Avenger with tinted windows in the victim’s driveway around 11:30 a.m. The witness said the passenger side window was cracked and she could not see the car’s tag. After she saw the vehicle, the witness said the car quickly exited the driveway in the direction of Freemanville Road. She believed two males were in the car but did not have a further description.

Car catches on fire after filling up with gas ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man’s car caught on fire March 18 after he filled it with gas and parked to go shopping.

The man had filled up the tank at a gas station and also put a quart of oil in because the 2000 Izusu Trooper had a leak.

He then parked the car at the Costco on Jordan Court to go shopping.

When he came out, he noticed a fire under the hood.

The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher, and the Alpharetta Fire Department checked the vehicle.

The fire had damaged the hood, mostly melting plastic, but no wires were exposed, police said.

An employee at the school said Huynh entered the building and refused to leave after being asked to step outside. According to the report, the employee said the man placed his foot in between the door to keep it from closing.

He was arrested for criminal trespass, carrying a weapon without a license and carrying a weapon without a license in a school safety zone.

Thief steals iPad delivered to apartment JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported March 20 that an iPad he had ordered online had been delivered to his apartment door but someone had taken it before he could retrieve it.

UPS showed the packaged as delivered that day, but the iPad was not at the man’s door. When he checked the nearby garbage bins, he found an empty shipping box for his iPad with the matching serial number for his order.

The man also found a student ID for a student who attends Johns Creek High School in the garbage. He took the ID to the leasing office to ask about the student. The office said they would not return the ID to the man because the student is a minor.

After police left the apartment, officers received a call from the man’s neighbor.

The neighbor said that earlier that day he had heard a bang on his door, and when he looked outside, he saw a “young man” walking off.

When the neighbor opened the door, he found an empty box by his door. He threw it out.

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Around 400 riders took to the streets of North Fulton.

Milton cycling event surpasses goals in year two St. Paddy O’ Pedal raises $29,000 for charity

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The St. Paddy O’Pedal cycling event was a resounding success in its second year, nearly doubling its number of riders and raising $29,000 for childhood cancer research.

The event benefits the Kiersten Dickson Memorial Cancer Research

Fund, an organization created to benefit studies on pediatric cancer. Dickson was a beloved local who worked at Olde Blind Dog. She succumbed to small cell lung cancer in 2016 at the age 19.

The March 18 event more than doubled the donations from last year and drew nearly 400 participants.

Mark Murphy, event organizer, said the success of this year’s campaign far exceeded expectations.

“Our goals were to have 300 riders and raise $20,000,” he said. “We blew the doors off that.”

Rides of various lengths were offered, including a family fun ride, and

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distances of 25, 45 and 63 miles. The 63-mile or “metric century” ride was new for this year and proved the most popular, Murphy said.

The Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club contributed heavily to the event’s success. St. Paddy O’Pedal is one of a number of community initiatives the club takes on.

Mike Moss, a founding member of the club, said the organization not only aims to benefit local riders, but also to make a positive impact on the Milton community.

“When the club formed in 2014, it started with the thought that we wanted to ride, drink beer and be with friends,” Moss said. “But that progressed into helping the community.”

As cities grow, its culture can be lacking, Moss said. But with the club’s expansion, it set out to create a culture of friendship, comradery and service.

“As the group became bigger, people began talking about how we could help others,” Moss said. “We see it as a way to affect local culture positively.”

The cycling club also recently “adopted” roadways near Olde Blind Dog and led a cleanup event.

Moss said he hopes those initiatives will help continue the group’s positive impact on the community as it continues to grow.

The club, which organizes multiple rides each week, has grown to include

The event raised $29,000 to benefit pediatric cancer research.

1,500 members from Milton, Roswell, Alpharetta and other nearby communities. But its reach has become worldwide.

“We have had people visiting the Milton area, whether on business or otherwise, who have joined us for rides,” Moss said. “We have people from France and Colombia as well as many different parts of the U.S. Knowledge of the club has really gotten out there.”

“We have a lot of support, people look forward to the friendships, and the club has become an important piece in a lot of people’s lives,” he said.

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Big South Beer Competition & Festival upcoming in Milton

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

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MILTON, Ga. — The Big South Beer Competition & Festival will feature many aspects of a typical beer festival with plenty of brews for sampling, live music and food vendors. But organizers say the festival will be anything but typical, and it is all for a good cause.

Big South, which runs from 4- 8 p.m., April 14 at Milton City Hall, will benefit Children’s Charities, a Milton organization that is raising funds for a park in the city for children of all abilities. Big South aims to raise $10,000 for the park through sponsorships and proceeds from the event.

The festival will bring together 30 of the top local, regional and national brewers, including Abbey of the Holy Goats and Gate City from Roswell, Alpharetta’s Jekyll Brewing, Reformation Brewing from Woodstock and Kennesaw’s Dry County Brewing. Over 50 beers will be available for attendees to sample. Unique and one-time-only brews will also be available in the VIP tent.

Chuck Squires, who also coordinated last year’s Milton wine festival

What: Big South Beer Competition & Festival When: April 14, 4-8 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall plaza, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton Cost: $40 for the first 1,000 tickets, $50 after. VIP tickets also available ($75). with Children’s Charities, wants to make Big South the premier beer festival in the South. To do so, Squires said the festival had to be about more than just sampling beers, so he set out to create unique features that no other beer festival provides.

Big South will feature a competition among brewers to determine winners of various beer styles, as well as an overall Grand Champion that will earn a distinctive wrestling-style belt to tout their accomplishment.

The beers will be blind-critiqued by Beer Judge Certification Program certified judges, including two Grand Master judges, on April 7. The winner will be announced at 7 p.m. during the festival.

“These guys are the certified organization within the craft beer industry,” Squires said. “It takes years of scrutiny, test taking and approval to move up the ladder. They judge systematically and scientifically so brewers can be better about what they do, and they do it for the love of beer.”

Squires said once homebrewers open their own breweries, they often do not have their brews critiqued by professional judges.

“Breweries will love that they can get this feedback from professionals,” he said.

In addition to providing professional critique, Big South will provide attendees with the opportunity to purchase beers they sample during the event.

“A lot of times at beer festivals you sample a beer that you really enjoy but by the end of the event you have forgotten about it,” Squires said. “Through the Big South website, you will have the ability to purchase beers through your phone and that order will go to (Alpharetta’s) Old Crabapple Bottle Shop and you will be able to pick it up a few days later.

If you like a beer at, say, table seven, you can go in, see the beers from that table

... They judge systematically and scientifically so brewers can be better about what they do, and they do it for the love of beer.”

CHUCK SQUIRES The Big South Beer Competition & Festival organizer and make your purchase.”

For its first year, Squires said there could be some growing pains, but he hopes to make it an annual event that will provide funding for charity, be beneficial to breweries and a fun experience for attendees.

“The idea has always been of building something that isn’t just another festival,” he said.

For more information about the festival or to purchase tickets, visit www. bigsouthbeercompetition.com.

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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT:

Alpharetta seeks answers behind Some parcels received no tax bill for 2017

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Dozens of parcels in Alpharetta slipped past tax assessments last year, leaving the city, the county and Fulton Schools with no way to collect tens – possibly hundreds – of thousands of dollars owed in taxes.

The properties, both commercial and residential, are primarily associated with recent development in the city. They were removed from the tax rolls when the Fulton County Assessor’s Office changed their status to “deactivated” because their lots were reconfigured.

Documents obtained through the Open Records Act show the city has been pushing the Fulton County Assessor’s Office for weeks to set values on dozens of these properties that were listed as having “zero value” in 2017, even though city officials say there are records of some having been sold for in the millions back in 2016.

“The property is basically in limbo,” Alpharetta City Administrator Bob Regus said. “How does a property that carries a value one year, then get bought up as part of a development lose all its value?”

When the “limbo” period extends through the first of the following year, its value remains at zero throughout that tax year because assessed values are set as of Jan. 1. If, for example, a person buys a home in February with a tax value set at $500,000 but pays considerably more for the property, its tax value remains the same until Jan. 1 of the following year.

“I think what we’re seeing is it takes a little time,” Regus said.

It is difficult to tell how widespread the issue is without cross-referencing all parcels in the county and comparing their value from one year to the next or whether they exist at all. City Finance staff has gone back through the tax rolls to draw up its own list of properties that carried a value in 2016 and were zeroed out the following year.

There is no record of other North Fulton neighboring cities pursuing this matter with the county.

In response to Open Records requests, officials in Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek reported that they have

In 2017, the parcels had been consolidated into four, each listed as having zero value. Alpharetta officials say the properties were part of a $14 million deal back in 2016. The Fulton County Assessor’s Office disputes that value and says it is working to establish tax values on all such parcels. had no email correspondence with the county addressing concerns over zero-valued properties.

The first tip-off The issue popped up in Alpharetta about two months ago when several property owners in Alpharetta’s Avalon development notified the city they hadn’t received a tax bill from last year.

Other inquiries tipped off the city that property owners weren’t being billed.

“We know, as of the 1st of January, 2017, it should be something, proba-

bly the sale price of 2016,” Regus said.

“So, in 2018, we want to kind of make sure that because the property’s been approved, we go back three months, I don’t know what the snapshot would be, but there’s building going on, there’s infrastructure – we send them permits. So, it ought to be a little bit higher, prudent man thinking, than 2017.”

According to city documents, in 2017, 82 new parcels were created in Alpharetta that currently have no – zero – assessed value. Sixty-five of these

Want to hear more of the story? Visit NorthFulton.com/ Podcasts and listen to the “Inside the Box” podcast. parcels were created from parcels that were retired in 2016. Seventeen parcels were created by splitting them from a parent parcel.

It cites one case where, in 2016, 22 parcels south of Thompson Street just west of Westside Parkway were consolidated into four parcels. Those 22 parcels carried an assessed value of $1.8 million in 2016, and were paying the city $10,350 in taxes. When they were consolidated into four parcels, their value was placed at zero, and they currently have no tax bill.

Moreover, the city cites a record of sale of these parcels in 2016 for a total of $14 million, placing their taxable value (40 percent of appraised fair market value) at $5.6 million. That is, they admit, if the sale price listed is accurate as an “arms-length” sale – one that properly reflects market value.

But, if the sale price is accurate, city officials said, the new parcels would have been billed $32,200 in city taxes.

The calculation for missed school district and Fulton County taxes for 2017 would be more, about $55,000 for the county and $103,504.80 in school taxes.

Appraiser says it’s not that simple But Fulton County Chief Appraiser Dwight Robinson says hold on.

He admits appraisals for consolidated properties are running behind, but placing values on these parcels is tricky.

First, he said, you cannot appraise parcels that no longer exist, so the old

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‘zero-value’ property Things like this happen. Even appeals take years sometimes to get done. It may always be the case that it takes this long. I think maybe it’s because last year’s residential issue took so much of their time – and we had a lot of growth, but that’s why it created a red flag this year.”

TOM HARRIS Alpharetta Finance Director PATRICK FOX/HERALD

Fulton County Chief Appraiser Dwight Robinson and Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis speaking at an open house last June to address property assessments. parcels are eliminated. The new parcels, once they are assembled, can be valued, but that can be complicated.

In the case of the Thompson Street parcels, he said, the old parcels had been sold and subdivided. The old parcels no longer existed.

In addition, Robinson said, there was no indication of development on the land.

“In 2017, if you look at aerial photographs, that’s vacant land – no development,” he said. “The site was being readied for development on the first day of January 2017.”

Insofar as the sale price listed on the parcels, $14 million, he said his office spent a great deal of time trying to validate that transaction.

In this case, he said, the buyer and the seller – both limited liability corporations – occupy the same office space and their registered agent is the same person.

“These sales appear to be not armslength, open market transactions, and putting $14 million on them would not

be prudent,” Robinson said.

What’s more, the appraiser added, the sale price on these parcels calculates to more than $900,000 an acre, far above anything in the area. ”We searched high and low, I could find no similar sale in the entire Alpharetta area for $900,000 an acre,” he said. “We made a conscious decision that we were not going to chase after the $14 million, only to lose an appeal and take it to the superior court level, then face legal fees.”

Robinson admitted that partly due to last year’s property tax revolt in Fulton County, there are parcels that should have been assessed but were not. They are late, he said, but all the child parcels – those created from the deactivated parent parcels – will be valued and assessments will be issued for prior years.

“That is something I freely admit, but they always get assessed,” he said. “They aren’t slipping through the cracks. We are assessing those parcels for 2017 and 2018.”

City willing to help out Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris said his office has offered to provide staff to the county appraiser to help catch up and get the parcels on the tax rolls.

“Things like this happen,” he said.

“Even appeals take years sometimes to get done. It may always be the case that it takes this long. I think maybe it’s because last year’s residential issue took so much of their time – and we had a lot of growth, but that’s why it created a red flag this year.”

Harris said his office has gone back to prior assessments and cross checked parcels to find those whose values have gone to zero. That information has been turned over to the county, he said, and the assessor’s office has, as late as this week, made progress on the information.

Alpharetta Mayor Donald Mitchell said he is hopeful the assessor’s office will catch up and place values on all the parcels whose values were set at zero in past years. The city can then

back bill those properties for taxes, he said.

Still, having that time lag is not good for cities, the county or the school district, he said, because it complicates the budgeting process.

“Now that that data has been compiled, we’ll continue to do our due diligence to see that procedures are in place to make sure the future developments, that we can report that to the county,” Mitchell said.

Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis said he has also been looking into the issue. He said the assessment process is fairly independent and governed more by the Board of Assessors, so the County Commission is limited in the pressure it can place on the process.

Nevertheless, Ellis said, he’s trying to encourage the office to address the issue of placing values on the parcels as soon as possible.

“I don’t know if there’s a breakdown,” he said. “I don’t know whether it’s in the assessor’s office. I don’t know whether it’s in the data they’re sourcing…

“Like Alpharetta, I haven’t gotten a clear response.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.con FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A couple of years ago, Creative Enterprises Director Lisa Bennett was battling cancer.

Growing up, Bennett enjoyed volunteering with people with disabilities and knew her calling in life would end up helping them. For 35 years she worked in the school system before her diagnosis. Then, her life took a turn and she decided to take a leap and open Creative Enterprises, which assists individuals with disabilities in gaining employment after they graduate high school.

“I’ve seen the kids who go home after school and become complacent, have no purpose,” Bennett said. “They get up every day, eat and watch TV. That becomes their routine and they wonder what their purpose is. Some enjoy and like that. But we as a society, as parents and as a community, need to offer them more.”

So after fighting for her life through Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, she came to a realization in 2016 that starting the Forsyth Campus of Creative Enterprises, which has been open for 36 years in Lawrenceville, was her mission.

“I felt like my purpose to remain on this earth was to open this because a lot of people I knew would talk about opening Creative, but nobody did,” she said. “I felt like that’s why I’m here.

When God tells you to do something, you don’t really say no. I’m dedicated so making sure this place gets everything it needs.”

Since opening a year and a half ago, the program has flourished from six clients to 37 now. Last summer a

They get up every day, eat and watch TV. That becomes their routine and they wonder what their purpose is.

Some enjoy and like that. But we as a society, as parents and as a community, need to offer them more.”

LISA BENNETT Creative Enterprises Director greenhouse was opened on the site and a walking trail is in the works.

The program is open to anyone, not just Forsyth County residents, however parents have to provide their own transportation. Bennett said they’re working to establish ways to provide parents free rides to the location.

Primary funding comes from the New Options Waiver, or NOW, and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver, or COMP, through Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

However, donations are needed and provide a main source of revenue for things like offering transportation services the program desperately needs.

City of Milton Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on the 23rd day of April 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at Milton City Hall, Council 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia before the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton at which time ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget amendment shall be sounded and adopted.

The proposed budget amendments will be available for review at City Hall from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.cityofmiltonga.us.

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disabled adults a purpose Clients come every day and decide what they’d like to do or work on based on their needs and interests. Their options range from shopping, eating out, seeing movies or bowling. This is a change for many who, after graduating high school at age 22, will sit at home and watch TV and become depressed because they have no purpose in their lives, Bennett said.

“Depression starts sinking in because some of them don’t understand why they can’t go to school anymore since they’ve done that since they were 3,” Bennett said. “Now suddenly they can’t go back to school, the bus isn’t coming, what are they going to do? The parents feel that sense of urgency and panic because some are trying to work and don’t have anywhere for their child to go.

“The whole philosophy is they get a choice in what they do. They’re an adult now. Even if we can’t give them everything they want, they get a say in it. No one is made to do anything.”

These young adults also have a need for socialization, she said. The school system helps develop a lot of skills in these clients, she said, but a lack of socialization leads to depression.

“I want them to maintain friend-

Learn more, donate Visit creativeenterprises.org/ forsyth and leave a note in the donation box specifying the money for the Forsyth Campus. You can also contact Director Lisa Bennett at 678-894-8960 or lisab@ ceisite.com. ships, learn to be more socially appropriate and gain the skills they need to live independently,” Bennett said. “That goes with the job skills, too. I wanted our program to become a community and for these guys to feel safe, have friends here and [whome] they can invite to outside activities and to maintain that so they have a purpose.

All the clients here are very happy and have made progress since coming here.”

Next up, the group will be opening Creative Cafe at the Forsyth County Courthouse in April. Many of the clients already have jobs in the community, but Bennett said this will give a chance for the others to get involved. They’ll learn what’s expected in the job, how to talk to the public and how to work with others.

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Morgan Westbrook, left, and Abby Strietelmeier work on cutting out photos for their project.

“It’ll be a big deal for us,” she said.

“We’re doing it for the experience and for the community to see what we’re capable of doing. I hope it opens more opportunities for everybody to get a job.

I want them to know, we all have jobs, but we can have fun, too. We make of life what we can. We all have a purpose.

We have the best employees, parents and clients. I’ll fight for what they need

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Even with parental donations and the state funding, Creative Enterprises still relies on outside donations. To learn more or donate, visit creativeenterprises.org/forsyth and leave a note in the donation box specifying the money for the Forsyth Campus. You can also contact Bennett at 678-8948960 or lisab@ceisite.com.

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Northern Ridge District announces March Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Board of Review on March 29: • Roman Cheek, of Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and constructing five art tables and one spray paint booth for Centennial High School.

• Shae Furlong, of Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church. For his project, Furlong created a video showcasing local surviving World War II veterans and their viewpoint of the War. This video was made available to Roswell High School and the American Legion.

• Ian McConnell, of Troop 3000 and sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, designed and constructed three wooden benches for Alpharetta Presbyterian Church outdoor chapel.

• Abdelrahman el-Olemy, of Troop 12, sponsored

by Muslim American Society Youth Center, whose project was the design and construction of rolling Art Classroom shelving units for ILM Academy.

• Jack Wade, of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was restoring two picnic tables and beautifying the area at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

• Njoumie Price-Richardson, of Troop 1717, sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church, who

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From left stand new Eagle Scouts Roman Cheek, Shae Furlong, Ian McConnell, Abdelrahman el-Olemy, Jack Wade, Njoumie Price-Richardson and Duncan Moehring. designed and constructed improvements to the Drake House (a shelter for single mothers and their children). Price-Richardson replaced the roof of the mailbox pavilion, repainted a sign post, and cleared out overgrowth from behind the apartment complex.

• Duncan Moehring, of Troop 2143, was sponsored

by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and creation of two sets of shelving units for the pavilion located at the Ed Isaacson YMCA Center.

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Alpharetta attempts to ward off additional sales tax

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta city leaders took aim at legislative efforts to establish additional revenue from a sales tax to fund public transit.

The City Council voted unanimously last week to pass a BINDER resolution clearly stating that Alpharetta opposes adding another local sales tax to fund regional transit.

For more than 40 years, residents of Fulton County and DeKalb County have paid a penny sales tax to fund MARTA. Clayton County joined the system two years ago by approving a one-cent sales tax.

Fulton residents more recently passed a separate .75-cent sales tax in 2016 to fund local transportation improvements, such as road widenings along major corridors.

Alpharetta’s resolution calls on the state to explore other options beyond a

sales tax to expand public transit in the region.

Fulton County cities, including Alpharetta, have already come out in support of a $4.9 billion plan that concentrates on rapid transit bus service along Ga. 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road in North Fulton, and along Ga. 29 and South Fulton Parkway in South Fulton. It also includes arterial bus rapid transit along some highly traveled corridors, such as Old Milton Parkway.

But no city has expressed interest in adding a sales tax to fund the projects.

Alpharetta’s resolution points out that there are 10 counties in the Metro Atlanta Region, and three pay a sales tax to fund MARTA. “First and foremost, we are proponents of improving public transit,” said Alpharetta City Councilman Jason Binder, who helped draft the resolution.

“Now that we’re moving into funding of it, we have great concerns they’re talking about using a sales tax.”

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First and foremost, we are proponents of improving public transit. Now that we’re moving into funding of it, we have great concerns they’re talking about using a sales tax.”

JASON BINDER Alpharetta City Councilman transit, he said.

“So before they talk about increasing us to above a penny, the other 10 counties within the Metro Atlanta area should be on board,” Binder said.

The 2018 Georgia Legislative Session wraps up this week.

In other action Monday evening, the City Council approved a request to allow a music venue and new restaurant to occupy space within an existing building at Roswell Street and Milton Avenue.

Town Commons won approval for its

plans to convert the upper floor of its two-story building at 10 Roswell Street to accommodate a music venue with seating for 330.

The Corner Deli and Aria Hair Salon, which occupy space on the ground floor, would continue operation, along with a new restaurant the applicant is proposing.

In accordance with provisions laid down by the City Council, the music venue will operate on Friday and Saturday evenings, with music ending by midnight and the entire establishment closing by 1 a.m.

We’ve got to start to think about in the next generation, where retail is challenged, how do you integrate other uses that strengthen the retail and make it more viable?

ERIC BOSMAN, designer and planner with Kimley-Horn consultants

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Firm buys North Point Mall parent

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Brookfield Property Partners announced last week that it has reached an agreement to buy the remaining stake in General Growth Properties, which owns North Point Mall, in a deal that has an estimated total of $15 billion.

GGP is the second largest mall landlord in the country whose retail properties line Fifth Avenue in New York and extend to Las Vegas’s Grand Canal Shoppes and Tysons Galleria in McLean, Virginia.

Brookfield had been courting GGP since last fall when it offered a cashand-stock deal totaling $14.8 billion.

That bid was rejected, and the two sides returned to negotiations.

North Point Mall has been Alpharetta’s retail jewel since it was built 25 years ago. It features more than 150 stores and services, including Champs Sports, AMC Theatres, Dillard’s and JC Penny.

In addition to its retail offerings, the mall sits within minutes of close to 17 million square feet of Class A office space.

The City of Alpharetta has been in the middle of developing a Livable Cities Initiative for the North Point area, and the mall has been at the center of early design plans.

Mayor Donald Mitchell said the mall has been heavily vested in the revitalization discussions, and he hopes to see the process continue.

“We’ll see how the new leadership supports that,” he said.

North Point Mall has faced added

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Brookfield Property Partners has announced plans to buy the remaining stake in General Growth Properties, which owns North Point Mall, an Alpharetta fixture for the past 25 years. competition for high-end market share with the opening of Avalon three years ago. Another retail focal point in the city’s downtown, City Center, is set to go online within the year and will feature about a dozen restaurants, eight ladies’ apparel stores and a men’s clothing store.

City officials and residents have shown no sign of giving up on North Point, despite nearby retail challenges, such as the anticipated loss of Toys R Us or the difficulties of Sears and strip malls.

Community involvement in drawing

up plans for the LCI has been brisk, and the city’s consultant on the project has already submitted sketches of how the area might look with redevelopment initiatives.

Eric Bosman, designer and planner with Kimley-Horn consultants, said the North Point area likely cannot compete with the likes of Avalon for high-end retail.

He said North Point will have to reinvent itself to include a mix of retail at all levels and take advantage of the wildly popular Big Creek Greenway nearby to expand its greenspace offer-

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“We’ve got to start to think about in the next generation, where retail is challenged, how do you integrate other uses that strengthen the retail and make it more viable?” Bosman said at a recent workshop before the City Council.

City leaders have also suggested the North Point Mall area would be the best bet for some sort of transit hub for express bus service along Ga. 400 if they can secure funding and ensure it wouldn’t create a traffic nightmare for the area.

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Don’t forget funny Using the best sales strategy I’ve put a lot of very serious thought on this subject, poured over numerous data-sets, and I’ve found out something to be true: a lot of good comes out of funny.

GEOFF SMITH As many of you Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com know, I’m on the board of directors at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, a fact that I understand isn’t all that funny. But recently we’ve been fortunate to have North Fulton’s own Jamie Bendall, an owner of the Punchline Comedy Club, emcee at a couple of our recent events. We’ve always worked in a little humor at the chamber over the years, but not like what a pro like Bendall does. Folks are still talking about his 10-minute roast of outgoing president, and state Senator, Brandon Beach.

Our table had been very cordial up until he took over the mic. After laughing for 10 minutes, we were all downright excited to be friendly. Laughter drops our guards and opens us up.

In business, laughter is a useful tool. When I’m taking an agent out to lunch, I notice the other folks with their clients and prospects. You know things are going well when they are laughing. It’s probably safe to say that sales people who are funny have an advantage over those who are not.

For some people, being funny comes natural. For others, it is a learned art. And for a few, it’s both.

My friend Carlos Giron was both.

Since anyone cared to remember, he was making people laugh. He was probably the guy in first grade who made up the nicknames for the teachers that made everyone laugh. For him, it was personal. He enjoyed talking to you, making you laugh and making you happy. He always used to say, “I know more useless information than anyone else on topics that will in no way, shape or form make me any money.”

Then one day, he proved that theory wrong.

“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” had a week-long group of episodes where they asked questions that pertained only to movies. This was Carlos’ wheelhouse. He applied, went through the process and made it on the show. Our Carlos, who we all knew to be the funniest guy around, was taking his act to a nationwide audience. Folks, the story does not disappoint.

When getting ready for the show, the producers coached him on what to

do to keep things moving.

“Whatever Meredith (Vieira) says, go with it. Keep things rolling,” they told him.

He didn’t care, he’d do anything. He was focused on winning $1 million. So when Meredith asked him about coming over from Mexico into this country when he was younger, even though he was born here after his parents came here from Guatemala, he went with it.

And went with it. And went with it. He told Meredith how after coming over from Mexico, he learned English by watching movies - which is how come he knows so much about movies.

You could tell by watching that Vieira and he had a great rapport. In fact, she kept in touch with him after the show sometimes texting to see how he was doing. You can see on clips from the show that she really liked him - in the same way that we all liked him here at home. It was great.

But it didn’t stop there. During the break the producers told him they wanted to expand on his unique way of learning English. So he did.

“Yes Meredith, when I was younger, Star Wars was my favorite movie. And Yoda was my favorite character. So I thought all smart Americans talked like Yoda. So when the teacher would ask ‘Carlos, are you present?,’” he said. “I would say ‘present, I am.’”

He said that. On national television.Carolos went on to win $250,000.

He came home and had articles written on him and his ‘unique’ childhood.

He bought the auto body shop his father worked at. He bought a house.

And he paid for acting lessons and became one of the main players at the Whole World Theater.

Up until his untimely death two weeks ago, Carlos had taken what we all knew to be true and taken it to the stage. He was my funny thermometer.

If my joke could make him laugh, I knew it was ready for the Chamber of Commerce.

He’ll always remind me to never be too good for funny. It just might make you a couple bucks – or make someone happy.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

Enjoy numerous activities throughout April 30. Events will take place all across Roswell as organizers pay tribute to the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower.

Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more. For more information and a full calendar of events, visit roswellazaleafestival.com.

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EVENTS: SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE

SERENE SPACES DISCUSSION: WALL POWER

What: Shop through over 120 species of native plants, including herbs and veggies. Horticulturists will be on site.

When: March 30-31 and April 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org/trailshorticulture/

What: Diane Berntson a certified interior decorator and Feng Shui consultant, will lead a discussion to help inspire ideas for decoration in our homes.

When: Monday, April 9, 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: greyowlmb.com

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA

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What: Join for free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, April 7, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

VEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP What: Learn smart, low-cost, environmentally sound practices for growing nutrient-dense vegetables.

When: Saturday, April 7, 9-10:30 a.m.

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

RUMC MINI JOB FAIR

What: Anyone with a developmental disability looking to play bocce ball and socialize with peers is invited.

When: Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

BETTER TOGETHER

What: Leslie Graham, Owner of 3:8 Juice & Eatery, will be the speaker. She will explain all about the healthy and nutritious offerings available at this locally owned juice bar.

When: Tuesday, April 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

What: Employers from throughout greater Atlanta will meet in person with possible candidates for their job openings. The mini job fair will be held in the evening with workshops throughout the day.

When: Monday, April 9, 12:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com

ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S THEATER NIGHT

TAKE A PEEK TUESDAYS

What: Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Open to mothers and preschool patrons. No registration required.

When: Wednesday, April 11, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

What: Take a quick peek at our building collections and hear about our preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesday, April 10, noon Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

What: Annual theater night fundraiser.

When: Tuesday, April 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: roswellhistoricalsociety.org

MOMMY AND ME YOGA

What: Learn about the latest public projects, like the Alpha Loop, and what private developers are building around town. The Director of Community Development will be available to answer questions.

When: Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.

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

COOKING AND CRAFTS

What: This creative program is a fun way to experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. This class focuses on rock candy. Ages 6-11.

When: Thursday, April 12, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept.

24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.comp

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ATLANTA FLUTE ENSEMBLE CONCERT

What: Enjoy a free concert by the Atlanta Flute Ensemble.

When: Wednesday, April 11, 11 a.m.noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

“BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY”

What: “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be The Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on the “The Day The Music died.”

When: Shows April 12-29 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

SPOTLIGHT ART: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

What: The society, with over 400 members, will participate in the annual Heritage Days, celebrating everyday life experiences in Roswell.

When: April 2-May 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety.orgp

LIBRARY EVENTS: THE ZOO LIBRARY

What: The Zoo Library provides handson experience with Paul Suarez and his exotic animals. Ages 5 and up.

Registration required.

When: Friday, April 6, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER’S WORKSHOP

What: Local licensed real estate consultants will introduce the steps involved in purchasing your home. Refreshments will be served.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, April 7, 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

FILM SHOWING: “SELMA”

What: Join for a showing of “Selma” in remembrance of the day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s funeral.

When: Monday, April 9, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7:45 p.m.

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

DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

What: Come and meet some friendly therapy dogs to destress. For teenagers only.

When: Monday, April 9, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPANISH STORY TIME

What: Join for monthly Spanish storytime, which will include music and cultural activities led by the instructors of Lingual Kids.

When: Tuesday, April 10, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

BIRDING SCAVENGER HUNT

What: Children will learn how to use binoculars and how to identify and find Atlanta’s most common birds. ages 5-11. Email to RSVP. When: Wednesday, April 11, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov

DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY

What: Join the library all day long to read. The program is free, and the library will provide the books.

When: Tuesday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.

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

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Milton. $1,275,000 13424 Hipworth Road 6BR/6.5BA FMLS: 5978816 Julie Groke 770.789.8353

Milton. $619,900 810 Brickwood Lane 5BR/5BA FMLS: 5979175 Reed Guthrie 404.808.9953

Milton. $914,900 2730 Manor Bridge Drive 6BR/6.5BA FMLS: 5971733 Laura Warren 404.731.7330

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Why it works for some and not others Hooray! You made your last tuition payment or maybe paid for the last wedding. And now it’s you and your spouse in a great big house. So it’s time to set in motion your grand plan, which goes something like this… 1. Sell the big house and move to a smaller house that’s easier to maintain, 2. Pocket the $100k or more from this transaction, 3. Take an extended European vacation this summer with some of the proceeds from the sale of the house.

The Unwelcomed Cold Shower.

As it turns out the grand plan may not happen just like you planned. You learn this when you call your favorite realtor and spend a day with them. It’s at this time that you realize that a new, smaller house costs more than you ever could have imaged. It’s at this moment that you truly feel the impact of new home prices rising faster than older home prices.

The Punch to The Gut. Just as your realtor has done their best to explain the prices of smaller homes, it’s time to assess the listing price of your present home. Because you sent your kids to private schools, the very best colleges, bought cars for them and paid for weddings…..well, you never quite kept up with the whole remodeling thing. Your house was built in the 80’s or 90’s and it looks like the day it was built. Formica or Corian in the kitchen, a garbage compactor and desk in the kitchen. In the bathroom: gold framed small shower, cultured marble counters and huge mirrors glued to the walls. Every home in North Atlanta has the same finishes and they’re all “out of style” which makes your home NOT “Move in Ready” to the prospective buyer. So your realtor suggests a listing price far below your expectations. Don’t shoot your realtor they’re pretty familiar with this situation.

Is it all Bad News? “No, for those

homeowners who have remodeled their Kitchens and Bathrooms, they are getting top dollar when selling their homes” says John Hogan, owner of Roswell’s Remodeling Expo Center, “families are fleeing the City of Atlanta and paying top dollar for move-in ready homes in North Atlanta. It’s all about the schools. Remodeling Expo Center has been assisting homeowners for 16 years with exactly this issue.

The Rule of 1.5. When a prospective buyer assesses the value of your home they will apply the Rule of 1.5 to any room that requires remodeling, that is if they don’t just pass on your home. For example, if they believe a new kitchen will be $40k, they will discount your home by $40k times 1.5 or $60K. Same goes with the master bathroom. So you can see how brutal the Rule of 1.5 can be for the homeowner.

This really hits home when offers come in very low or the realtor suggests successive listing price drops.

So what’s the answer? First and foremost, don’t postpone remodeling to when you’re about to sell, because you won’t get to live and enjoy it. Secondly, remodel the rooms that will show the strongest return on your investment and thirdly, do it in a style that most people would enjoy.

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This isn’t neighborhood folklore; it really happens. Homeowners who have the attitude of “I’ll let the next owner remodel” are doing themselves a great disservice.

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SPORTS

Race for Region 7-6A baseball playoff spots heating up

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The highly competitive Region 7-AAAAAA playoff race is shaping up to be decided on the final night of the regular season. Just beyond the midpoint of their region schedules, all nine teams still have a realistic shot of earning one of four playoff berths up for grabs.

Last season, the postseason race came down to the final games, with four teams tied for third in the region standings. Northview, Johns Creek and Cambridge all secured wins in their regular season finales to secure playoff spots. Meanwhile, Alpharetta entered the night second in the standings, but with a loss and the implementation of tiebreakers, the Raiders were eliminated from the postseason.

It is likely that tiebreakers will be needed this year with just a few games separating five teams behind region

leaders and defending state champions Pope.

Two teams that earned playoff spots last year look to make another postseason appearance with first-year head coaches. Cambridge, led by former Blessed Trinity assistant Evan Tieles, sits second in the standings while Northview is sixth under Tom Kratowicz.

Cambridge started its region slate with five wins in six games but recently dropped two straight to Dunwoody and Pope. The Bears got back on track with an 8-2 win over Centennial on March 28. They were scheduled to face Johns Creek on March 30 but the game was postponed due to field conditions.

Northview also got off to a promising start in region play, winning its opening four games. However, the Titans have since dropped six of their last seven, including a 9-0 shutout to Johns Creek and 6-2 against Dunwoody on Friday.

The Titans face a challenge down

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR A ZONING MODIFICATION AND CONCURRENT VARIANCES THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE MARCH 19, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING ZM18-01/VC18-04

Southeast quadrant of Birmingham Hwy and Birmingham Road

By OHC Birmingham LLC to request a Zoning Modification and Concurrent Variance for the following: 1) Request to modify RZ2004-116 Condition 2.a. to the revised site plan dated February 2, 2018.

2) Request to modify ZM14-03 - To delete Condition 6.c., the reference to the village green.

3) A Concurrent Variance to delete the 75 foot undisturbed buffer and 10 foot improvement setback along the south property line of the MIX zoning district adjacent to AG-1 - Sec. 64-1142 (a) (3.) b.

4) A Concurrent Variance to reduce the Village Green in the Southeast Quadrant from 13,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet. - Sec 64-1324 (b)

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Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

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the stretch facing Alpharetta, Pope and Cambridge following spring break before closing out their regular season against Centennial and Chattahoochee.

Matthew McCarthy, another firstyear head coach, has led Centennial to fifth in the standings. The Knights have dropped three of their last four games and have five region games remaining.

Alpharetta is knocking on the door of the postseason.

The Raiders were 3-3 in region play in mid-March but have since won three straight against Johns Creek, North Atlanta and Dunwoody. On Friday, the Raiders dropped a 4-3 contest to Pope.

The Greyhounds took the lead in the top of the seventh, and though Alpharetta loaded the bases in the bottom half of the frame, a two-out strikeout ended the Raiders’ chances of a comeback.

Johns Creek, currently seventh in the 7-AAAAAA standings, are hoping for another late season charge. In 2017, the Gladiators won four straight region games to earn a playoff spot, and will likely need to do so again with a 3-7

Region 7-AAAAAA standings

(as of March 31) 1. Pope (18-4, 10-1) 2. Cambridge (9-10, 6-3) 3. Alpharetta (10-12, 6-4) 4. Dunwoody (9-12, 6-5) 5. Centennial (10-11, 5-6) 6. Northview (8-11, 5-6) 7. Johns Creek (6-12, 3-7) 8. Chattahoochee (9-12, 3-7) 9. North Atlanta (7-12, 3-8) record in region games.

Chattahoochee is also 3-7 and will need to get over the hump of close games to make a run for the playoffs.

The Cougars have dropped eight games by a single run this season, four of those losses coming in region contests.

Hooch faces Cambridge, North Atlanta, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Alpharetta and Northview to close out its region schedule.

Cambridge’s SkillsUSA shines at state competition ATLANTA — Cambridge’s SkillsUSA team had another strong performance at the state competition held March 22-24 at the Georgia International Conference Center in Atlanta.

Cambridge participants earned 42 gold medals in multiple catagories, including business and industry video, criminal justice, engineering technology, chapter recruitment video, Community Emergency Response Team and legal services.

Overall, 76 Cambridge students earned medals.

Christine Lim was also elected a state officer. A Cambridge student has been named a state officer every year since the school opened.

SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education.

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR TEXT AMENDMENT (Chapter 64 of the City Code) RZ18-08 – To amend Article XIX Crabapple Form Based Code to amend Table 1 Transect Zone Descriptions Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

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South Forsyth downs Milton in region series

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — South Forsyth remained unbeaten in Region 5-AAAAAAA play with two wins in a three-game series against Milton last week. Last Friday’s third game will be rescheduled after field conditions postponed the contest.

South (15-4, 8-0) opened an insurmountable nine-run lead in the series-opening game on March 26 and outlasted the Eagles in extra innings last Wednesday.

South had two impressive performances from its starters pitchers, who gave up just five hits in two games.

Landon Sims allowed no runs, two hits and struck out eight in five innings in the in the War Eagles’ 9-6 win in Game 1. Ben Ferrer got the start in Game 2 and allowed one run on three hits with 10 strikeouts in an eight-inning complete game.

Ferrer showed his offensive prowess in the first game, going 2-4 with four RBIs in Game 1. Ferrer’s hit a threerun double in South’s six-run second inning. In the third, Ferrer drove in South’s ninth run of the game with a single to center.

Senior Drew Becker went 3-3 with a double and an RBI single.

Milton (12-7, 4-4) cut the gap to 9-4 after Peyton Rawlins relieved Sims in the sixth with three straight singles, a bases loaded walk and a three-run double from Carson Davenport.

Peyton Presley then replaced Rawlins on the mound, finishing out the final two innings. He allowed two hits

and two runs with three strikeouts.

Milton added two runs in the seventh with two hits and a walk, but South’s lead was too much to overcome.

The second game of the series featured far less offense for a final score of 3-1.

Ferrer gave up a single run off three hits and Milton starter Chandler Woolridge allowed two runs on two hits with 10 strikeouts in 7.1 innings.

Milton opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the first off a South error, but failed to get another hit until the seventh inning.

South’s Grant Gerberding hit a solo

home run in the top of the third, but had just three more runners on base before extra frames.

In the eight, Woolridge forced a ground out but then walked Becker.

The Eagles opted for a change on the mound and gave the nod to Luc Scudellari.

After a walk and a line out, South had two runners on with two outs. Ferrer then drove in the go-ahead run on a single to left field and Bradley Prince Jr. advanced to third. Prince then scored on an error by Milton third baseman Graham Pauley to extend the lead to 3-1.

With a two-run lead, Ferrer finished

his stellar performance, striking out the side to give South a 3.5-game lead over Forsyth Central in the region standings.

As of press time, no makeup date has been finalized for the third game of the series.

South travels this week to compete in the Hanahan Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina. Milton will also be in action over spring break. The Eagles take on Hillgrove and host rival Roswell this Saturday.

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Facilities Technician $16.92/hr (negot w/exp), full benefits. Primarily technical responsible for the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction, supervision of City buildings, facilities & fixtures incl electrical, HVAC & plumbing. Also supervises in-house custodial services, & coordinates/oversees contracted ser vice providers. Details w w w.suwanee.com.

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