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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek woman shot by Johns Creek police officers Saturday morning has died.

At 7:13 a.m., April 28, Johns Creek Police responded to call that a “woman had threatened a family member with a knife,” the Georgia Bureau of Investiga-

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Police were approaching Winherst Lane, where the call originated, when they found the woman walking outside near the intersection of Abbotts Bridge and Sweet Creek roads.

She was later identified as 36-yearold Shukri Ali Said.

Police said Said did not drop the knife she was carrying despite “several attempts” to de-escalate the encounter.

Officers used a Taser and a “non-lethal projectile,” but Said did not drop the knife.

Eventually, two officers opened fire

and hit Said, the GBI said.

Said was transported to Emory Johns Creek Hospital by ambulance, less than three miles away, where she was pronounced dead. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office will perform an autopsy.

No officers were injured.

The GBI has opened an independent investigation into the officers involved in the shooting.

The officers involved in the shooting have been put on administrative leave until the investigation is complete, police said.

Other appliances, including another shower head, faucet and pendant lights were also taken.

Police found footprints in the dust on the kitchen countertop island.

ported April 20 that someone had attempted to scam her out of $4,500, but she managed to thwart the rip-off with a simple phone call.

That afternoon, the woman received a phone call from a man who identified himself as “John Williams” from the New Jersey Public Defense Office.

The man told her that her grandson was in jail and that he needed $4,500 to be bonded out. He further instructed the woman to deposit the $4,500 into a Wells Fargo account.

The woman called her grandson, who confirmed that he was not in jail and not in New Jersey.

The woman said she wanted to report the incident to alert others to the scam.

Business reports fraud Home burglarized totaling about $45,000 while under construction JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A business ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man reported April 13 that his home, which was under construction, was burglarized with over $4,500 worth of equipment and appliances stolen.

The man was alerted by a worker at the site at 7:30 a.m. that the garage door was open and the door leading into the house was ajar. The door did not have a deadbolt and there were no signs of forced entry.

The man arrived at the house two hours later and saw that several items were missing. The downstairs bathroom showerhead, handle and spout were gone.

The kitchen faucet was taken, and the granite countertop was shattered with a dirty rock, police said. Chunks of rock that weren’t part of the granite were scattered around. The garbage disposal was also missing.

Rex T. Grizzle, Owner Locally Owned and Operated 12050 Crabapple Rd. Roswell, GA 30075

owner reported April 17 that several fraudulent transactions, totaling close to $45,000 had appeared on his account.

The man, who runs a trucking firm from his house, said that on April 13, someone had changed the passwords on the business fuel account. Additionally, someone had attempted to pass $5,000 worth of checks to the account, but that transaction was unsuccessful.

Three days later, however, the suspect successfully passed several checks after first transferring funds from the operating account to the fuel account.

The business owner contacted the bank to advise them of the fraud.

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Alpharetta passes revised ethics policy for officials Council to appoint citizens committee to hear complaints

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Less than a month before three new members join their ranks, the Alpharetta City Council adopted a revised ethics policy that establishes a citizen panel to field complaints.

The revised policy, passed 4-0 Monday evening, calls for a five-member ethics panel selected from a pool of 14 residents appointed by the City Council. Panelists will serve for a maximum term of two years.

If empaneled, the five-member board will hear one case, then be dissolved so as to guard against affiliating with an ongoing political cause. The City Council would then appoint another five residents to fill the pool.

The measure passed with the consent of City Councilman Dan Merkel, who had earlier raised concerns that an ethics panel could be used as a platform to taint city officials without evidence to support claims.

City Attorney Sam Thomas, however, added wording to the final draft of the policy stating that the proceedings would, to the extent allowed by law, be confidential up to the time where evidence is presented in a case.

“Any final report or recommendation by the committee would come to the

[City] Council in an open meeting, and the mayor and council would then take final action,” Thomas said.

Provisions call for the city attorney to be available to provide legal advice to the board and attend all meetings and hearings.

Up until its passage Monday, Alpharetta’s ethics policy left matters regarding code of conduct and conflicts of interest up to the City Council.

Councilman Jason Binder, who led

the campaign for the new policy, said the ordinance brings Alpharetta in line with practices endorsed by surrounding cities and the Georgia Municipal Association.

Also, the new policy identifies and defines cases where conflicts may exist and proscribes actions city officials must take when these conflicts arise. It calls for City Council members to identify the conflict and recuse themselves from discussions and votes on such

matters.

In other action Monday evening, the City Council approved a building height and parking variance to allow for a 3-story, mixed-use building on property at 55 and 61 Roswell Street in Downtown Alpharetta.

The applicant, Robert Turner on behalf of Park Plaza Partners, plans to construct the building which will include office, retail and restaurant uses.

Plans call for restoration of the historic Skelton-Teasley House located on the property.

The developer will also make a onetime contribution to the city’s Downtown Parking Fund to offset required parking that is not being accommodated onsite.

The mixed-use building was also approved for a variance to allow a height of 46 feet. Zoning on the property had allowed a height of 40 feet.

Community Development Director Kathi Cook said city staff endorsed the plan because it saves and restores the historic building and the developer revised his plan to include 42 parking spaces on site.

On the height issue, she said, many mixed-use buildings with restaurants on the first floor seek accommodations to allow for 18 feet in height, with the other floors at 14 feet.

“A height increase for this particular application – it’s still three stories; they’re not increasing density going to four stories,” she said. “The future land-use map for this particular property shows it could be downtown core, up to 60 feet, as approved by council.”

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Local politics comes at increasingly

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — While national and state elections traditionally draw higher voter turnout, local elections are gaining ground.

And with that added attention, candidates are pouring more money into local races.

“Campaigns are a lot more expensive now than they were just five or six years ago,” said Eamon Keegan, a political consultant and principal of New Prospect Strategies, a market research and consulting firm based in Georgia.

“It doesn’t matter if they’re national or local. But local campaigns in particular are a lot more expensive than they were 10 years ago – I’d say about 40 or 50 percent more.”

Keegan estimates that North Fulton candidates now on average spend about $18,000 to $28,000 in a race for mayor or city council.

Historically, national and state elections have seen more money in the game because of their broader scope.

The races that pit two parties against one another in particular, especially Democrats and Republicans, see some of the highest spikes in campaign contributions, Keegan said.

On the flip side, local races, especially for nonpartisan seats like mayor and city council, have seen much less in the way of campaign contributions, with some candidates even pledging to limit their accepted contributions.

“A lot of these races often times are sleepy races,” said Mark Rountree, president of Landmark Communications, Inc., a strategic planning, polling and political consulting firm based in Metro Atlanta. “You can win and not spend any money – it can happen and it does happen.

But these once sleepy cities and towns, some of which didn’t even exist that long ago, have really gotten quite large.”

More money doesn’t always win People tend to assume that candidates who raise the most money have a better chance of winning. And there is some truth to that, Keegan said.

In the 2017 municipal elections in North Fulton, for example, several candidates who won also raised the most money.

In Johns Creek, incumbent Stephanie Endres won Post 5 with 71 percent

of the vote and raised $10,000. Her opponent Chris Jackson raised $2,500. It was a closer race between non-incumbents John Bradberry and Vicki Horton for Post 3. Bradberry came out on top with 58 percent of the vote and raised $18,000. Horton raised over $16,000.

A similar story played out in Milton, where incumbent mayor Joe Lockwood took in $21,000 in contributions and won with 66 percent of the vote. His challenger, Laura Rencher, garnered nearly a quarter of that at $4,555. Post 1, incumbent Bill Lusk fell short at the polls against newcomer Laura Bentley, who won with 71 percent of the vote.

Her contributions added up to over $22,000 and were nearly 22 percent higher than Lusk’s.

Money, generally speaking, can be a major indicator of who is going to win, especially in larger elections like congressional races, Keegan said.

But as the recent faceoff between Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District has shown, that isn’t always the case.

The special election made national headlines as the most expensive House election in U.S. history. Ossoff, a political newcomer, raised $8.3 million before the first round of voting and later raised an additional $15 million over a two-month period, according to reports by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Handel, by comparison, raised $4 million during the same two-month period.

Those numbers shocked many in the political world, and the focus on money might have contributed to Ossoff’s loss, Rountree said.

“By the end of the campaign, the main thing many knew about Jon Ossoff was that he raised a lot of money,” Rountree said. “He almost lost his message, because he overdid it with the money. And that can be true on local levels as well.

“When your main conversational point on a candidate is how much money they’ve raised, the candidate has made a mistake.”

This disparity between money raised and winning the campaign in the Handel vs. Ossoff race is a bit of an outlier, but money is even less of an indicator of who will win in local elections, Keegan said.

Last year, the City of Roswell held its biggest election in recent memory, with the mayor and four city council seats up for grabs.

After 20 years, a new mayor in Roswell 1997: Wood vs. Mabry

Mabry (Incumbent) 41.29% (3,710 votes)

Wood 58.51% (5,231 votes)

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Jenkins 45.14% 5,428

Henry 54.66% (6,596 votes)

Money raised: Money raised: Jere Wood $33,700

W.L. “Pug” Mabry $30,296

Lori Henry $20,570

Lee Jenkins $71,476 SOURCE: FULTONCOUNTYGA.GOV

The mayor’s seat, which hadn’t changed in almost 20 years, initially drew in the largest slate of candidates and some of the largest spending.

The race ended in a runoff between Lori Henry, who had previously sat on the city council years earlier, and Lee Jenkins, a politcal newcomer. Jenkins reported Nov. 1, 2017 that his total contributions had been over $71,000.

Henry, on the other hand, raised almost a third of that – just $21,000 in the same time span.

Looking purely at money raised, Jenkins would have been favored to win.

But it was Henry who won with 55 percent of the vote.

Just two years earlier, Marcelo Zapata unseated Roswell Councilman Rich Dippolito after pledging not exceed $2,500 in campaign contributions.

Dippolito, on the other hand, reported nearly $25,000 in contributions.

“When it comes to local races, money isn’t as much of an indicator,” Keegan said. “Those kinds of local

elections are more community based.

It’s more of a combination of who you know and if your stance on issues are on point for your area.

“Money is always important, but when it comes to local races, it’s not as important.”

Costs and fundraising Fundraising is one of the first jobs on most candidates’ ‘to-do’ lists when starting a campaign. In North Fulton, the fundraising game has seen a shift in recent years.

“We’re seeing more in the way of professional fundraisers getting involved in local campaigns,” Rountree said. “That wouldn’t have been common at all 20 years ago.”

And with those professional fundraisers come “significant” misconceptions for many people, including candidates.

“The people who are fundraisers, normally, are raising money that simply you would have raised on your own,”

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Rountree said. “What they do is they help the candidate get organized and maximize contributions. The fundraisers themselves don’t bring some group of donors to the table that the candidate wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. There’s no mysterious group of donors.”

For local elections, fundraising and winning tends to hinge on who you know more than anything else, Rountree said.

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to 95 percent of what a fundraiser can bring is based on the candidate’s existing contacts.

It’s friends, family and business contacts first, then “lots of cold calling,” Keegan said.

That campaign money is “heavily” spent on what Keegan identifies at two different types of costs: fixed and variable.

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Polling, unlike in national and state elections, is not common for local races.

“There’s a perception that local elections are done on shoe leather alone – that it’s just people walking around asking for votes,” Rountree said. “There is some truth to that. But it often surprises people just how much it costs to run.”

And while contentious issues or candidates can increase voter turnout and campaign expenses, population size also weighs heavily on a campaign’s cost.

In Alpharetta, for example, there were almost 37,000 registered voters

in last year’s municipal election, according to the Fulton County Election Office. Almost 4,000 actually cast a ballot in the municipal election. That is almost twice as many ballots cast than in the 2013 municipal election, when there were 31,000 registered voters in Alpharetta.

“These cities have ballooned,” Rountree said. “You’re talking about advertising to thousands of households. Mail costs the same whether you’re running for president, Congress, city council or dog catcher. It will cost what it costs to do direct mail. And that can be expensive.”

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Roswell introduces proposed FY19 budget

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell unveiled its proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year during a special called City Council meeting Monday night.

Of the total $143.6 million budget, $27.6 million is budgeted for capital projects, $6.9 million is allocated for maintenance capital, and $20.7 million is allocated for one-time capital projects. This year’s budget is based on a 4 percent increase in property values.

Over half of the one-time capital funds is for T-SPLOST. The majority of the T-SPLOST funds, $15.5 million total, are proposed for Phase 1 construction and Phase 2 right-of-way acquisition for the Big Creek Parkway project, which would create a new roadway to alleviate traffic congestion. The roadway would stretch from Warsaw Road, just north of Holcomb Bridge Road, extending east across Ga. 400 between the Holcomb Bridge Road and Mansell Road interchanges. While the proposed roadway would include a sidewalk and bicycle path, there are no plans for access to Ga. 400.

The remaining $1 million in T-SPLOST funds is planned for Rucker Road improvements.

Other transportation projects, which have been listed as one-time capital funded requests, include a bike-pedestrian path master plan, Sun Valley Phase 3, and improvements at the intersection of Ga. 92 and Hardscrabble Road.

The general fund has also allocated $250,000 for

This year’s budget calls for 15 new employees to be added, including a parttime videographer. Funds have been allocated to increase city transparency by livestreaming council meetings. designing a new 911 Emergency Communications Center, while the solid waste fund includes almost $2 million for a new semi-automated residential curbside collection program.

Unfunded requests include $3,200,000 million for an expansion of the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center, with Alpharetta to reimburse 50 percent of the cost.

This year’s budget calls for 15 new employees to be added, including a part-time videographer. Funds have been allocated to increase city transparency by

livestreaming council meetings.

One of the new proposed positions includes a full-time economic development manager position.

Last year, the council ultimately voted to not include an economic development director as the proposed addition would nix a quarter of Roswell Inc’s funding.

This year, $375,000 of the city’s general fund is going toward Roswell Inc. Sales tax revenues for FY19 are based on a 1 percent growth from last year. There is a small drop in the proposed sales tax revenues due to a $1.6 million drop in the T-SPLOST revenues.

The proposed millage rate is not expected to increase for the 2019 fiscal year and has stayed the same, at 5.455 mills, since FY 2009. One mill brings in $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value.

City staff, however, currently recommends postponing adopting the millage rate until more information on property values from Fulton County is available at the end of May. Initial reports from the county indicate a median property value increase of 28 percent, which may affect the rate.

Public comments and questions related to the budget will be allowed at the first reading at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14. The second reading will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29. There will be one additional budget work session at noon on Wednesday, May 9.

In order to keep the budget balanced, any additions requested by the council will include a similar deletion and vice versa, Mayor Lori Henry said.

The list of additions and deletions will be presented during the first and second readings.

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Katie Reeves Katie Reeves, 60, has served District 2 on the Fulton County Board of Education since 1999, serving as both the president and vice president of the board for one term, respectively, during her tenure. She REEVES is a recipient of the Pioneer Award from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (2014), the U.S. Dept. of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service (2010) and was a member of Gov. Sonny Perdue’s Education Task Force, and State School Superintendent John Barge’s transition team. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Reeves is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. She and her husband, Cliff, have three children who graduated from Fulton County high schools In your first run for office, you pledged to give a greater voice to residents in North Fulton. Why is this important?

When I ran for office, schools were overcrowded and capital dollars were being spent in other areas of the county.

My children attended an elementary school built for 800 students, but which housed 1,800 students. As a parent, I followed the chain of command from the school to the School Board, but my concerns fell on deaf ears. Since being elected, I have made it a priority to listen to my community and address issues important to them — including extreme overcrowding. I continue to do that, but the work of representing parents and taxpayers is never done. It’s critical the seven members of the School Board always view the system through the lens of the parents and taxpayers.

What are the biggest issues facing the Fulton School System? How would you address these?

Safety. This has to be our number one priority, because failure is unacceptable. I am proud we are among the very few school districts in Georgia with a certified school police force. But the nature of the threats is constantly evolving, and we must remain committed to directing our resources to ensure student and staff safety. Fulton Schools has invested $15 million in safety and security measures over the last 10 years, and an additional $19 million in enhanced security measures is planned over the next four years.

Testing. We must address the over testing of students to the extent we are able to under state and federal law. I advocate an approach that looks a lot more like when we all grew up, [implementing] benchmarks such as the ITBS, PSAT and SAT (or an ACT equivalent).

A nationally normed test would provide parents the information to see how their child compares nationally — not just in Georgia.

I advocated and testified for passage of SB 362, allowing local school districts to replace Milestones with other tests.

This is a big step in the right direction.

In the meantime, I continue to push back against a focus on Milestones. For students, test prep (which often lasts for weeks) should not take up so much of their time; creating unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Continuous Achievement. In North Fulton, we have great schools and great students and we never want to return to the time when reaching state expectations was sufficient. Our Continuous Achievement model allows each child to progress at a pace that best suits them. For some students that might be a grade level or two ahead. I am a strong advocate of policies which ensure our students have the opportunity to reach their full potential, and will continue to do so.

Do you support a millage rate increase to fund new initiatives such as reduced class sizes?

Over the last 10 years, our community — along with the rest of the country — weathered a deep economic downturn. Decisions were made to ensure students were not negatively impacted from an achievement perspective. It was definitely not a time to raise taxes on a community filled with people trying to keep their jobs, homes and businesses.

So additions to our budget must be viewed in short- and long-term impact.

It’s difficult to commit dollars without knowing how much will be there each year. And 70 percent of our taxpayers in Fulton County do not have children in

school. So we must balance the needs of the schools with how much taxpayers are willing to support.

Our budget is about $1 billion annually, with about 85 percent dedicated to employee compensation.

To reduce class size by one student in each class would cost $10 million annually. To reduce class size by three, we would need a full mill increase (from 18.56 to 19.56), since one mill brings in $30 million.

But we certainly are focused on this issue. Last year the board added an additional elementary teacher to each school, and allowed the school to determine where that teacher is best needed.

As we look at how to best spend additional funds, I think it makes more sense to first address class sizes through a targeted approach, such as in 4th grade, middle school math classes, high school science labs, etc.

Our budget also absorbs the rapidly rising cost of employee insurance, and funding the teacher retirement system. Last year it cost an additional $20 million to maintain the same health coverage and fully fund our portion of TRS (the state sends us a bill each year). This year those two items alone are expected to cost an additional $30 million — with no additional coverage or benefits.

Do you support a schools tax exemption for senior citizens?

I know there is an increasing call for an additional senior exemption (we already have a senior exemption tied to income). Recently, the School Board asked Georgia State economists to look into the impact of a 65+ senior exemption.

They projected it would cost $44 million dollars the first year, and rise thereafter.

We continue to dedicate funds to further examining how and when we can justify a senior exemption. Many of the commercial developments pay significantly reduced taxes through abatements and exemptions, but these will be gradually phased out. As that happens, the district will be in a better position to execute an exemption without negatively impacting our young families.

Tom Pemble Tom Pemble, 65, is a member of the Milton High School Governance Council and is making his first run for elected office. A native of Miami, Fla., Pemble is a 40-year resident of Fulton County and was a science teacher in the PEMBLE district for nearly three decades. He is a graduate of Florida State University (Bachelor of Science) and Georgia State University (Masters and Education Specialist). His wife, Kathy, also taught science in the Fulton School System.

SCHOOLS Why did you decide to seek the District 2 School Board seat?

During the last 10 years of my teaching career, I observed the continual movement of funds out of the classrooms and into non-instructional areas. Current 2018 budget revisions show $18 million less in instructional spending, and $42 million more in non -instructional spending. Obviously this trend is continuing. I am seeking this office to reverse this trend and to make funding schools and classrooms the first priority. With a budget of $1.2 billion there is plenty of money. We just need to change the priorities on how these dollars are spent.

What are the biggest issues facing the Fulton School System?

Overcrowded classrooms: Over the last 10 years, student enrollment increased by 11 percent, but instructional personnel (classroom teachers) decreased by 8 percent. Meanwhile, non-instructional personnel increased by 38 percent. These changes have led to the classroom overcrowding [and subsequently] the loss of many of our most experienced teachers. This problem is an issue of misguided priorities. Many parents I have talked to tell me the large class size was a factor in sending their children to private school.

Security: Our society has changed dramatically over the past 20 years and so has the need for security in our schools. I believe that there should be an armed school resource officer in every school, including elementary.

Social and Emotional Support: The pressures on school children today are much different than 10 years ago.

Cell phones, social media and instant communication can cause significant stress for young people. Additionally, an increase in burdensome testing from kindergarten through high school adds additional stress to students and teachers. Testing is used to sort or “track” children in the early grades and can be very stressful for all ages.

How do you plan to solve these issues?

Overcrowded classrooms: We need to shift the priority back to the classroom and increase instructional personnel rather than central office and support personnel. I would push to create board policy to set a maximum class size. This could be done gradually by decreasing class size a few students each year to achieve class sizes that allow for effective student-teacher interaction and instruction. In the interest of transparency, we need to have a category of “classroom teacher” which shows the number of teachers actually teaching classes of children all day, rather than working in a different capacity.

Security: We need to commit to an armed school resource officer in every school. Parents have been told that it is cost prohibitive to spend $4.2 million to

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put a resource officer in each elementary school. I believe if we can spend $35 million on furniture and equipment we can certainly find $4.2 million to help ensure the safety of school children. The current practice of installing door bells and purchasing additional automobiles is not enough.

Social and Emotional Support: Each school needs sufficient counseling staff to address the needs of the students. Additionally, counseling staff needs to be relieved of burdensome paperwork so their time can be spent working with students. Reduction of excessive testing would also alleviate student stress.

What decisions do you believe should be made at the local level instead of the state?

I would like to see some of the standardized testing waived. As a charter system, Fulton County has been given a “blanket waiver” from Georgia laws. This means it can ignore most state guidelines. So the question should be which of these rules and guidelines should NOT have been waived. I believe FCS should adhere to class size limitations and only hire certified teachers.

Do you believe Fulton Schools lives up to its motto of “every child first”?

Having been a classroom teacher in Fulton County for 28 years I can say from the teachers’ perspective the

children DO come first. This is evidenced by the amount of personal time and personal finances teachers commit to their students. The increase in class size, however, has stretched to the breaking point. I believe the loss of instructional personnel and redirection of resources away from the classroom shows the School Board has lost sight of this motto. If students really do come first, the classroom should be the last place cuts are felt.

Do you support a millage rate increase to fund new initiatives?

I firmly believe there is adequate funding to achieve [needed] program initiatives. The board states that 48.1 percent of employees are “teachers.” If these “teachers” are in fact in the “classroom,” our average class size would be about 14. We already have the personnel, we just need to utilize them in the classroom.

Do you support a schools tax exemption for senior citizens?

I do support the senior exemption, but my first priority will always be the students. I am open to exploring how Fulton County may be able accomplish this exemption.

Several surrounding counties have done this successfully, so I would like to sit down with their leaders to learn how they managed it. Also, I would like to know how this exemption would affect our local fair share.

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Alpharetta unveils panorama of its past Capacity crowd celebrates opening for history museum

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Visitors tour hundreds of displays, photographs and maps April 26 at the opening of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County History Museum.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A crowd of more than 200 packed City Hall April 26 to mark the opening of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County History Museum.

Located on the first floor, the museum is the combined work of the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society and features displays tracking the area’s history from its earliest days up to the present.

“This is the end result of at least two decades of citizens collecting and storing our history,” said acting Mayor Donald Mitchell.

The work began to take shape more than four years ago when Mitchell made it clear to fellow members of the City Council that space on the first floor of the new City Hall should be set aside for a local museum.

“It was citizen-led, and thank God for all the folks who thought it important enough to

gather all the artifacts and to create an oral history for our city,” Mitchell told the crowd.

“Without them, we would not have the culmination of these years.”

The museum is housed in a room the size of a large office, but it was designed in layers to provide the best use of space for displays, according to Kim Zane, Alpharetta Cultural Services manager.

Over the course of development, the city poured roughly $300,000 into the project, which included materials, construction and design work. The rest of the museum, including most of the displays, were donated or taken from the huge collection gathered over the decades by the local Historical Society.

The room is set up to provide visitors with a guided tour through the area’s history. Artifact displays, murals, old photographs and interactive consoles paint a detailed history of the city and its surrounding area.

A special part of the new museum is the Stories Project kiosk where visitors can listen to interviews with 70 of the city’s most interesting citizens. Those recordings are being shared with Atlanta’s Story Core and the

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A great deal of the collection has been the longtime passion of local historian Connie Mashburn who has shepherded preservation efforts over the decades.

The mayor surprised Mashburn at the ceremony by announcing the museum would be dedicated in his honor, drawing a rousing standing ovation from the crowd.

The opening ceremony included performances of gospel hymns by choirs from St. James United Methodist Church, which just last year celebrated 150 years in Alpharetta, and Alpharetta First Baptist Church, a mainstay in the community for more than 115 years.

Atlanta Theatre-To-Go had on hand several performers representing some of the city’s pioneer figures, and members of the Sacred Harp singers performed in the atrium. The group’s annual June Singing is the longest continuous event – spanning nearly 150 years – in the city.

At the entrance to the museum, members of the Alpharetta Symphony provided a soft welcome for visitors.

Pat Miller, Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society president,

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Acting Mayor Donald Mitchell, left, honors Connie Mashburn with a dedication plaque, recognizing the local historian for his decades-long work in historical preservation.

said representatives from neighboring cities’ historical societies were in attendance. She said she hopes the museum will spark interest in an agreement to share collections between cities. She said her dream is to keep the museum filled with new displays regularly.

“I hope this will inspire people to add to our collection,” she said.

The museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

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Faith leaders come together to plant tree ROSWELL, Ga. — Local faith and political leaders joined the Roswell Earth Coalition at the Roswell Community Masjid to celebrate Earth Day this year.

The intent of the gathering was to offer assurances to the community that leaders are willing to work together to maintain the natural beauty and distinctive character of Roswell and to ensure a sustainable future for all.

Recent rapid growth in North Fulton has brought on extensive clearcutting which has threatened to reshape the character of Roswell.

These changes have prompted citizens from various backgrounds to form the Roswell Earth Coalition to consider opportunities to ensure that Roswell does not lose the distinctive qualities that drew so many residents.

Leaders of four different faith traditions spoke at the event.

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The Rev. Dave Dunn of the Unitarian Universalist Church on Crabapple spoke of the divinity in every living thing and the fact that people are part of the natural world with the critical capacity to sustain the interdependent web of life. Imam Arshad Anwar with the Roswell Community Masjid shared a story from the Quran about the importance of planting seed even when hope is not apparent.

The minister from Sikh Gurdwara on Woodstock Road expressed commonality with the other faith traditions in assuming responsibility for nurturing the Earth, given to us by God. Roswell City Councilman Matt Tyser, liaison to the Roswell Parks Department, spoke for the four newly elected City Council members in attendance. Tyser expressed the importance of planting trees to compensate for all that have been lost.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For President and CEO of WellStar Healthcare System, Candice L. Saunders, it is vital to live every day with purpose and intent.

Speaking at the 10th Women Who Walk the Walk luncheon April 24 at the Golf Club of Georgia, Saunders described how she finds purpose in her work and in her daily life.

“Every one of us gets our center from our purpose,” Saunders said. “No matter what challenge, opportunity or the ebb and flow of life, if you have your purpose well-defined and established, you will be resilient to whatever life throws at you.”

Saunders started her healthcare career, which she said is her purpose, as a critical care nurse and joined WellStar as president of Kennestone Hospital in 2007. She was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer for WellStar Health System in 2013, and assumed the role of president and CEO in 2015.

“Now, as the CEO of a large health system, I’ve never lost that urge as to why I got into healthcare,” she said. “I work for the doctors, nurses and team members. That’s what gets me up every day. I feel very blessed to have found my purpose in healthcare and being able to serve people. We take care of people in their most fragile times in their lives.”

While she said she enjoys her current role, she never thought she’d do anything other than being a nurse.

“I loved taking care of people,” Saunders said. “But what I learned is leadership is just a different way of

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WellStar Healthcare System President and CEO Candice L. Saunders speaks on the importance of integrity at the April 24 Women Who Walk the Walk luncheon at The Golf Club of Georgia. The event was sponsored by the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce. supporting and taking care of people.”

Before the mostly female crowd, Saunders pointed out that less than one-fifth of companies have 25 percent or more female board of directors.

“This was from a couple years ago, but as I did some research, it still exists today,” Saunders said. “We’ve made progress, but there is still much to do.

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She went on to say women of color hold 3 percent of corporate board seats, and women hold 14 percent of executive officer positions in the U.S. “We’ve made progress in my time in the workforce,” Saunders said. “But we still have a ways to go. As I look out at the audience today, the role women play, not only in the work place and community, we still have work today in helping each other continue to progress. It’s not just a gender issue, but we should be supporting everyone in their development. But we do have to be

more deliberate about helping developing women in these roles and providing the opportunity to them to do that.”

Saunders said when she’s hiring, she looks for a person with integrity and values, including the desire to help others.

“Always look at your integrity as a key ingredient to be guarded and protected,” Saunders said. “Never compromise your integrity and always be clear on your intent. A lot of today’s problems are from people not staying true to their intent. It doesn’t matter your race or gender. It’s all about helping each other.”

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The down and dirty on Alpharetta’s tech history Today Alpharetta is known far and wide for its posh commercial districts, its stately gated communities and its thriving tech industry. But 38 years ago, the business climate there GEOFF SMITH was a very different Assurance Financial, deal. gsmith@lendtheway.com I would know, because my father helped start the first tech company in Alpharetta – at least the first that we know of, in 1979. They broke ground on 10 acres off Hembree Road and built a printed circuit manufacturing company called Proto Systems. In case you don’t know, printed circuit boards are those green boards you see inside of your remote controls at home. They were originally developed to take the place of a nest of wires, and back in 1979, were considered hightech hardware.

The company secured contracts with what was then Scientific-Atlanta and other contractors, including many in the defense industry. They became known for being able to build product quickly – sometimes overnight. But

they were known for another thing: they were the shop surrounded by a pig-farm.

Clients always left his plant with stories for their co-workers, especially if the wind was blowing just right. They made circuits for some of the most high-tech machines on the market.

Their product went to NASA and were installed on one of the Space Shuttles, and to Raytheon to go in early forms of the Patriot Missile.

Being the first tech company wasn’t easy. The workforce back then wasn’t really prepared to supply skilled workers. But being the creative and energetic soul that he is, dad didn’t worry about that. He always said that he looked for good people, not decorated people.

Back then, one of the largest industries north of the river was chicken farming. If you wanted to build a chicken-processing plant, you would have no problem finding skilled labor. But if you wanted to build circuit boards, you had to make do. So Proto Systems hired people away from processing chickens and taught them how to build circuit boards for NASA and Raytheon. During one interview, he asked someone what her job title was at the chicken plant: “I

cut out the bad parts,” was her answer.

Needless to say, word spread quickly throughout the chicken plants and they never had much trouble finding applicants for new jobs.

I was young, but I remember them as really fun times out there. Being out in the country, and being 38 years ago, on Fridays many of the employees would hang around the plant after work. That lasted up until they had a really good time one evening, and someone tried to show everyone how they could jump their Trans-Am over a ditch and into the pig farm. They had to reign in the after-hour activities after that.

For a couple of years they were North Fulton’s largest employer, until North Fulton Regional Hospital and the Roswell Kimberly Clarke campuses were built.

Over time, Alpharetta grew up all around the plant. After the fiber-optic cables were planted all over the city, class A offices and high-tech data centers sprouted up along Old Milton Parkway and Windward Parkway. Today, the old Proto Systems buildings sit across from what is now the Alpharetta Public Works Department and the Roswell Department of Transportation – both of which sit on what used to be

the pig-farm.

The area around the old plant is really the last remaining industrial area of Alpharetta. It’s not quite as glorious as the new Microsoft office rising up over the pristine avenues of Avalon.

But it did earn the company a place in Alpharetta’s new Alpharetta & Old Milton County History Museum. The museum opened last week and sits on the first floor of the new City Hall. It goes way back to the early 1800s and has real artifacts and items that take you from the time the Native Americans roamed its hills, right up to when the tech boom started – which apparently was in 1979 when my father, Gary Smith, helped break ground on 10 acres across from a pig farm.

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EVENTS: CANDIDATE DEBATE FORUM

What: Hear from all of the mayoral and city council candidates for Alpharetta.

When: Friday, May 4, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT

What: Shred sensitive documents and recycle cooking fats, oils and grease.

Fluorescent bulbs and gently-used clothes are also accepted.

When: Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 11715 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: knfb.org

CHEMICAL MONITORING WORKSHOP

What: Participants will learn about chemical sampling techniques, while also learning and sharing their views on watershed issues. Certification will be given after completion.

When: Saturday, May 5, 12:30-4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

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What: All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

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When: Sunday, May 6, 1 p.m.

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What: Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at in the heart of downtown Milton. Each meeting features a community speaker.

When: Tuesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

AGING WELL WORKSHOP

What: The workshop will cover finances, assisted living, downsizing, moving, veteran’s benefits and more.

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When: Tuesday, May 8, 3-5 p.m.

Where: The Memory Center, 12050 Findley Road, Johns Creek More info: facebook.com/ events/1625812964199171/

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALPHARETTA

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.

When: Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.

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

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What: The event will feature exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers.

When: April 14-May 20 Where: Multiple locations throughout the metro Atlanta area More info: atlantaaudubon.org/atlantabird-fest

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.

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

What: The proceeds of this event will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 3.1 mile cross-country course is flat and open to all ages.

When: Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Mill Springs Academy, 13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Cos: $30 for adults, $20 for ages 6-10; family rates available More info: runsignup.com/race/ga/ Alpharetta/NachoOrdinary5k

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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What: Join the North American Native Fish Association for a creek hike, while learning about native fish and fish collecting techniques.

When: Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: free for Autrey Mill members, $5 for non-members More info: autreymill.org What: All participants must bring their own Yoga mats. Participants younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

When: Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov What: The Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive, thus improving their quality of life.

When: Opening Ceremony Wednesday, April 25, 8 a.m-5 p.m.; events through May 25 Where: Bell Memorial Park, 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Hear Pirate Flag Band, a Kenny Chesney cover band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. The concerts are free.

When: Friday, May 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: The Roswell Performing Arts will present their “Once Upon A Time” spring recitals.

When: Friday, May 4, 7-8:30 p.m.

Additional shows May 5 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Leah Calvert, joined by her trio of talented musicians, is a singersongwriter and in-demand Atlantaarea fiddler and vocalist. The free concert will have food and drink for purchase.

When: Saturday, May 6, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“CIRQUE TANTARA”

What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Tantara,” a performance loosely based on the seven stages of man as scribed by William Shakespeare in “As You Like It.” When: May 3-5 and 10-12, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

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.org

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I am celebrating my mom, the most selfless woman that I know. She is a proud mother of six and grandmother of 15. She is a shining example of living in faith, love and service to others. Not only was our mom a Scout leader, room mom, seamstress, cook and chauffeur for our family, she often did the same for our friends and neighbors children as well. In retirement, my mom’s days are still busy helping others. On any given day, she is volunteering at her church food pantry, sewing or crocheting for those in need, providing transportation to neighbors or doing anything else to lend a helping hand. On this Mother’s Day and every day, we want our mom and grandma to know how much she is loved and appreciated by her family and everyone who knows her. ~Amy Alcala

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My sister is such a wonderful mom. She loves her two young kids, Alexis and Peyton, more than anything in life, and is devoted to taking care of their needs, usually above her own, and making them feel safe and loved. She is tireless and energetic in managing school, dance lessons, golf practice, baseball, swimming, birthday parties and family time at home. I’m so proud of the woman she has become and all she does as a mom. ~Melissa Ewing

Doretta Colon is my Mom. She is amazing. She is both a professional and personal teacher. She is 84 years young and is constantly on the move. I can hardly keep up with her. She is still teaching and guiding me through this wonderful world we are all so blessed to live in. I am so very blessed to have her in my life everyday, even though keeping up with her is killing me! I love you Mom. Thanks for giving me life and teaching me how to live it well! ~Rebecca Silvey

My favorite mom is my wife of 50 years, mother of three children and grandmother to 10 grandchildren. She loves kids and does everything within her power to help them to develop into kind, generous and faithful individuals. ~Timothy Neet

My Mom, Carolyn King-Woodruff, is the cornerstone of our small family. I can honestly say she’s my best friend and my daughter’s favorite Grandma. We love her more than words can say. ~April Shepperson

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Be in control of your home sale — Get an inspection

By Jane O’Connor Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

You’ve decluttered, deep cleaned and freshened up your paint – all ready to sell, right? Not so fast! There’s one aspect of preparing your home for the market that you’ve missed – a home inspection.

Typically, a property is inspected after an offer has been accepted and is paid for by the buyer during the due diligence period. In most sales, this will occur regardless of a home being inspected in advance, as buyers deserve their own report. However, by waiting to address repairs until the buyer sends their findings, the seller is on the defensive and scrambling to have repairs made in a short period of time or extending a credit to the buyer based on estimates.

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Roof/Pest Issues: Have your pest control company inspect the roof and attic for damage and squirrel/ rodent access. This is commonly found, and traps may need to be installed prior to sealing gaps, so early O’CONNOR discovery is important.

Gutters/Grading Concerns: With clogged gutters, eroded grading and short downspouts water can pool at the foundation. A concerned buyer may believe foundation waterproofing is required. Have your landscaper adjust the grading, get gutters cleaned and downspouts routed away from the home.

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Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter

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Pictured left to right: Gabe Chatham, Lance Chatham, David Chatham, Myles Chatham, John Chatham

CHATHAM: Celebrating 70 years In 1948, after returning from WWII, Howard Chatham began building a home for his young family with his own hands on Hardeman Road in northern Buckhead. Before his home was completed, another young veteran couple wanted to purchase it, so he sold it and used the profit to build another one next door. The same event occurred several times over, and Chatham Neighborhoods was off and running.

With his talent, determination and steadfast principles, Howard began shaping the future of Atlanta’s northside suburbs as a homebuilder and

developer. Chatham Neighborhoods played an integral role in the decades of growth that revolutionized once-rural areas such as Alpharetta and Roswell into the highly sought-after “places to live” they are today. During his illustrious career of over 60 years, Chatham Neighborhoods became synonymous with excellence, superior craftsmanship and above all, integrity. Seventy years later, those values remain. They are the heart of every Chathambilt home and neighborhood.

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Meet you in the next industrial revolution

By Todd Jones Georgia House of Representatives, District 25 Georgia sits at a crossroads. Stay the current course and bet on the tried and true or jump into unchartered waters. Our economy is growing, job rates are at an all-time high and our children attend the best schools in the state.

The challenge is where do we go next. We are on the precipice of the next industrial revolution. Augmented intelligence, 3-D printing and autonomous vehicles will fundamentally change our business and personal pursuits and passions. Individually or combined, these three tectonic technology advancements will forever change the way we live.

The examples are endless, but here are a few: Healthcare – an orthopedic surgeon printing an exact replica of the patient’s knee nearly assuring the perfect fit and less recovery time, IBM Watson, via AI, making a diagnosis of a rare bone cancer because it had “consumed” years of medical journals to “learn”

Chatham: Continued from Page 26 Howard’s son, David Chatham, became the President and CEO of Chatham Holdings in 1980. Today, David reflects on his father’s legacy while also looking toward the future. “Character counts for a lot in this business. You can’t be successful unless you build your company on the foundation of honesty and integrity.” Indeed, for under David’s leadership the company has reached new heights, and is one of the most awarded and highly respected firms in the region.

Over the last seven decades, Chatham Neighborhoods has designed and developed more than 150 upscale residential neighborhoods throughout north Atlanta. Over 6,000 families live in a Chatham neighborhood which makes it easy to understand the Chatham impact on the development of North Atlanta.

Some of their crowning achievements include: Brookfield West, Polo Fields, Bradshaw Farm, North Farm, Saddle Creek, The Lake at Cooper Sandy, Providence at Atlanta National, Crabapple Brook, Bethany Green, Brookshade, River Green, The Shoals at

what humans can’t and providing mobility to the elderly and home-bound patients via AV, liberating a whole segment of our population.

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As a community and state, it is an imperative that we embrace AI, 3-D and AV. The intersection of these burgeoning technologies and industries like transportation, education, healthcare and of course manufacturing sets up Georgia’s new “north star”. We must rally private enterprise, education and government toward creating a workforce with the right skills, a business

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When Howard Chatham began building homes, he realized right from the start that for decades to come, a family would still be a family, neighbors would still be neighbors and we would all still want to feel proud of the neighborhood and homes in which we live. Today, Chatham Neighborhoods’ leadership includes David‘s sons Gabe, Myles, and Lance as well as a cousin, John. With the third generation at the helm, the company is forward-thinking with young ideas, fresh designs, innovative floor plans, luxurious features, creative spaces--characteristics that are all blended seamlessly with the company values and vision established by Howard in 1948.

As Chatham celebrates their 70th anniversary, the company remains committed to excellence and integrity.

And, their vision for a family-friendly lifestyle is at the heart of every Chatham home and neighborhood. In celebration of their anniversary, Chathambilt Homes has built a showhome that will be featured in the Atlanta Parade of Homes and it will be open for tour from noon - 6:00 PM daily now through May 20th. The home is located at 1115 Rowe Road, Woodstock, GA 30188.

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Roswell. $1,299,900 1025 Balmoral Lane 5BR/5BA/2.5BA FMLS: 5974703 Laura Dew 404.822.8316

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It’s gorgeous. Not just one element of the home; it’s everything. You’re at a loss for words, so your default description is “it’s just so well put together”.

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KENVY is a term derived from the compaction of the words “Kitchen and Envy”, says John Hogan, the owner of Remodeling Expo Center, a design-build remodeling company in Roswell. “And it’s not just about kitchens but the kitchen is no longer a separate room; it’s the central hub of the 1rst floor and it dictates the design direction of the home. So achieving KENVY starts in the kitchen but flows though the whole 1rst floor.”

Remodeling Expo Center has a Design Studio within the company which has formulated over 100 KENVY Points to make homes truly spectacular. Some are costly but most really aren’t, and they generally apply to homes valued from $300k to $1.2+ million. Here are some basic KENVY Points that apply to all homes large or small.

KENVY #1 – Connectivity to the kitchen; not just through doorways but wider cased openings, or remove wall(s). The 2018 kitchen needs to be a walkable social center.

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KENVY #3 – Long uninterrupted stretches of quartz or granite countertop. Pair the refrigerator and double ovens together and move them off the cooking wall.

KENVY #4 – BIG single level island with seating, probably located where you removed walls.

KENVY #5 – A few glass door accent wall cabinets or perhaps stacked cabinets all the way to the ceiling.

KENVY #6 Square off the room.

Remove 45 degree angled walls, islands and peninsulas, as well as any soffits above the cabinets.

KENVY #7 – Move the cooktop off the island and place it on a wall. Complement it with a beautiful hood and a gorgeous accent tile in the backsplash.

KENVY #8 – Integrate a walnut wood counter into the large quartz island. Eating on a warm surface feels better than stone.

KENVY #9 Add a small service sink away from the main sink, essential for prep and clean-up after entertaining.

KENVY#10 Choose to finish out your cabinets with decorative elements that make them look like furniture pieces and not just cabinet boxes, such as side panels, furniture legs, light rail, cove molding, glass doors with muntin’s, and stagger the cabinets to break up uniformity.

KENVY is at the intersection of style, function, social interaction, space planning and design.

There are over 100 KENVY Points that can be employed throughout the home to make a home just like the one you admired at the last cocktail party.

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Girl Scout Troop 13492 earns Bronze Award ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As part of their Bronze Award, Girl Scout Troop 13492 of the Greenway Service Unit worked to beautify the landscape in front of Creek View Elementary. Many of the girls from this troop have attended Creek View since Kindergarten, and they

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Alpharetta sweeps Lanier to advance

Raiders log 13 runs in Game 1, survive late threat in Game 2 to move on in state playoffs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta made the most of hosting its first playoff series in six years Friday night, sweeping their first-round matchup with Lanier. The Raiders downed the Longhorns 13-1 in Game 1 and 4-2 in Game 2.

The privilege of hosting was not lost on the Raiders.

“The ability to play at home was a blessing,” said head coach Marc Lassiat. “This is my third year, and we’ve had the goal of making the playoffs every year. We missed out by one game and again on the last night of the regular season. To be able to play at home, at least one time, was exciting. It was a great atmosphere.”

That excitement was on display in the first game with the Raiders racking up 10 hits, including four doubles and a home run, to rout the Longhorns in the first game of the doubleheader. The game was called after the fifth inning due to the run rule.

The Raiders’ scoring was also aided by eight walks and multiple Lanier errors.

Santiago Montiel went 2-3 in Game 1 with a double, and a two-run home run. Designated hitter Noah Mendlinger was 2-2 with a double, three RBIs and two walks. Matthew Wilson and Jack Barone each had two RBIs. While the Raiders’ bats built their lead, starting pitcher Sam Stratton retained it. Stratford threw a five-inning complete game, allowing one earned run on four hits with three strikeouts.

Lassiat said his coaching staff had challenged Stratton to pitch a complete game earlier this week.

That same goal was given to Charlie Goldstein, the Raiders’ starter in Game 2.

Though Goldstein fell short of a complete game, he had an impressive performance.

Goldstein allowed one earned run on four hits with twelve strikeouts in 5.2 innings. He was pulled after reaching the maximum pitch count under the GHSA’s rules.

Where Stratton had a large run cushion in Game 1, Goldstein showed clutch pitching while Lanier had runners in scoring position.

In the first inning, Goldstein walked the leadoff man who advanced to third on a balk and ground out.

However, the Raiders went unscathed after Goldstein threw two strikeouts and forced a ground out. After giving up a home run in the third, Goldstein struck out three straight.

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Alpharetta’s Nadir Lewis safely slides into third in Game 1 of the Raiders’ first round playoff series against Lanier last Friday. The Raiders swept the Longhorns to advance.

With two on and one out in the fifth, Goldstein had two strikeouts.

Chris Burgett took the mound in relief and got the final out of the sixth, stranding two Lanier runners.

Alpharetta entered the final frame with a 4-1 lead.

Though they had just three hits in Game 2, the timeliness of those hits resulted in runs.

With two runners on in the top of the second, Barone earned his third RBI of the series with a ground out to second, scoring Matthew Wilson from third.

Though a strikeout from Montiel appeared to end the half-inning, the third strike eluded Lanier’s catcher, allowing a run to score and Montiel to reach safely.

The Raiders extended the lead in the third with a Mendlinger home run and a sacrifice bunt from Justin Kirby in the fifth frame.

Alpharetta stranded a runner in the seventh, setting up pitcher Anthony Gauthier to secure the win, but not before Lanier ratcheted up the tension.

Lanier loaded the bases with no outs on two Alpharetta errors and a single. Gauthier had a threepitch strikeout, but the winning run was still at the plate for the Longhorns.

The next Longhorn batter sent a soft fly just over second. That drove in a run for Lanier, but the Raiders did manage a force out at second.

With runners at the corners and Lanier trailing by two, Gauthier forced a ground out to first base that was handled by Drew Beiger to secure the win.

After cruising to the win in Game 1, Lassiat said he was pleased with how the team met the challenge of the second game.

“I appreciate a tough

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game because you are not going to continue in the playoffs just blowing out people and scoring a ton of runs,” he said. “You’re going to have to play close, you’re going to have to pitch and make plays. We did that. As far as the day goes I think we got everything covered. We had the hitting game [in Game 1] and we had to play some defense [in Game 2].”

The Raiders’ prospects of playing another home series in the second round is still to be decided.

Alpharetta will take on the winner of the Alexander/ Sequoyah series. Those teams split their Friday doubleheader. If Sequoyah wins Saturday’s decisive third game, the Raiders will be back at home next Thursday.

Until then, the Raiders will rest and be ready.

“They understand our practice plan and we’ll have them ready to go,” Lassiat said. “We’ll give them some time off the next two days and get back to it Monday.”

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St. Francis uses hot bats to sweep Aquinas Knights have scored minimum of 10 runs in five straight games

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com AUGUSTA, Ga. — Two weeks ago, St. Francis was on the outside of the playoff bubble and snuck into the playoffs with crucial wins in the final week of the regular season. After sweeping Aquinas last Thursday, the Knights are on to round two.

St. Francis used its high-powered offense, which has scored 58 runs over its last five games, to down the No. 9-ranked Fightin’ Irish 12-5 and 10-5 in the first round of the Class A-Private state playoffs.

The Knights racked up 19 hits over two games, led by four hits and five

RBIs from junior Brooks Mitchell, and had plenty of help from Aquinas walks and errors.

Four of Mitchell’s RBIs came in Game 1 where the Knights had 12 hits.

Trailing 1-0 in the top of the third, St. Francis used three hits, including a triple from Mitchell, to claim the lead.

Leading 4-2, the Knights plated five runners in the sixth inning on four hits, a walk and a hit batter. St. Francis added further insurance after four Aquinas walks, an RBI single from Griffin Leadbetter and a Brian Orkin sacrifice fly.

While the Knights racked up runs, starting pitcher Will Clark had a strong performance despite seven St. Francis errors that allowed multiple runs to score.

Clark allowed no earned runs off six hits with three strikeouts in 6.2 innings.

A Knights’ error allowed Aquinas

to take an early lead in Game 2, but a Jack Gerber sacrifice fly tied the game ahead of the Knights’ scoring nine runs over their next two at bats.

In the fourth inning, the Knights loaded the bases on two walks and a single. A fielder’s choice allowed one run to score and an error on a Leadbetter bunt scored another.

Mitchell had his fifth RBI of the series with a single before a bases-loaded walk put the Knights ahead 5-1.

The Knights built on their lead in the fifth, scoring on two singles, a passed ball, wild pitch and error.

Jack Gerber got the start in game two and allowed one earned run off four hits with six strikeouts in six innings.

Jack Nozick came in relief in the seventh, allowing two hits.

The Knights will look to play spoiler again this week. St. Francis will travel to play Prince Avenue Christian in a Thursday doubleheader.

Roswell-Alpharetta National Charity League honors 2018 seniors NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Roswell-Alpharetta Chapter of National Charity League honored their senior class on Feb. 24 at the Atlanta Athletic Club and celebrated six years of community service together.

The class of 2018 volunteered more than 18,000 service hours since 2012 for the 19 philanthropies the chapter supports. They have served the community in numerous ways, including working with those with disabilities, babysitting children, staffing summer camps and ushering for theatrical performances.

The National Charity League experience inspires and empowers mothers and daughters working together to succeed as confident, well-rounded and socially aware contributors to society.

The evening commemorated the girls’ dedication to their communities with a look back on their years of service.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR SR 400 RAMP AT WINDWARD PARKWAY PHASE 2 Project: P.I. 0010768 ITB 18-003 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for SR 400 RAMP AT WINDWARD PARKWAY PHASE 2 including, but not limited to, furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment to convert a portion of the flex lane at SR400/US19 into an auxiliary lane in addition to adding a 14’ wide shoulder. The SR400/US19 northbound off ramp to Windward Parkway will be widened to provide three left turn lanes with shoulders. On Windward Parkway, westbound, an additional lane will be constructed to provide three 11-foot travel lanes with a 4-foot bicycle lane from the SR 400 northbound off ramp to Westside/Deerfield Parkway. In addition, a second left turn lane from westbound Windward to Westside Parkway will be added. Traffic signal work will be required at the intersections of Windward Parkway and SR400/US19 as well as Westside/Deerfield. The project length along Windward Parkway is 0.63 miles. The contractor shall complete all work by 540 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, GDOT Supplemental Specifications Book, 2016 Edition and all applicable Special Provisions apply to this project. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this project is 15%. The Bidder qualifications are as follows: • Bidders submitting bids over $2,000,000 shall be prequalified with the GDOT. • Bidders submitting bids $2,000,000 or less shall be prequalified or registered subcontractors with the GDOT The City of Alpharetta 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.

A bid bond in the amount of 5% of contract price required for all Public Works Projects A performance bond of 100% of the contract price and Payment bond of 110% will be required for this project.

The Project Manual will be available online Thursday, May 3, 2018, at our bid posting website, https://www. ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents. Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation website, http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/thesource/Pages/home.aspx.

A Pre-Bid Conference – Optional Attendance, will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:00 AM at City of Alpharetta, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Participation in the conference is optional. However, it is advisable that all interested parties participate.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser set for May 19 ROSWELL, Ga. — ROSWELL, Ga. — The Wounded Warrior Project recently announced its support for a Swing for Soldiers event at Core Matters in Roswell from 7:30-10 a.m., Saturday, May 19.

How many times can they swing a kettle bell in five minutes? Visitors can support the Core Matters team by the number of times someone swings or makes a general donation to the cause.

Those interested can sign up to sponsor or donate at bit.ly/WWPCoreMatters.

People who wish to participate must first take a required Intro to StrongFirst Girya class. For more information on the classes, visit ourcorematters.com or call 404-435-6367. Core Matters is located at 1144 Canton Street, Roswell.

Roswell JROTC team to compete in national championship ROSWELL, Ga. — After advancing through two phases of online competition, the Roswell High School JROTC Leadership Team will compete in person at the National Leadership Bowl competition in Washington, D.C. The 2018 U.S. Army JROTC Leadership Bowl Championship will be held on the campus of The Catholic University of America, June 22-26. The JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl competition creates opportunities for JROTC cadets by allowing them to demonstrate leadership and academic abilities.

The Roswell team is composed of Cadet Captain Connor Miller (team captain and sophomore), Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Liam Reeder (junior), Cadet Major Nathaniel Smith (sophomore), and Cadet First Sergeant Sebastian Sanchez (sophomore).

Roswell High School’s JROTC team earned top scores out of the 1,329 U.S. Army JROTC teams that competed from around the world. The team is one of only 40 Army JROTC Leadership Bowl teams in the nation to advance to the National Leadership Bowl competition, which includes an all-expense paid trip.

During the two fast-paced preliminary rounds, cadets were tested on their knowledge of current events, leadership values, and leadership skills.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 10, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 21, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 21, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-18-02/MP-18-03/Z-18-03/V-18-03 KB400/1699 Land Company Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to R-8A/D (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached/Detached Residential) to allow for the construction of 62 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes in a gated community. An amendment is requested to the KB400 Master Plan Pod A to add ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Detached’ to the list of permitted uses. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘High Density Residential’. Variances are requested to reduce minimum lot widths and building setbacks. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 807, 808, 849 & 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

a. PH-18-01/E-18-01 Liberty Hall Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning and an exception to allow off-site parking. Termination of a previous agreement with the City to provide public offsite parking is also requested. The property is located at 33 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd 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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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, June 4, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-18-05 Target North Point/Sign Variance Consideration of a variance request to allow two (2) wall signs on the same building elevation. The property is located at 6000 North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 755 & 756, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. V-18-04 11450 Maxwell Road/Setback Variance Consideration of a variance request to reduce a side building setback for an accessory building on a property in the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district. The property is located at 11450 Maxwell Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 691, 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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