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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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Home burglarized while under construction 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.

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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.

were also taken.

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

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 totaling about $45,000 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A business 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.

Wary woman thwarts attempted phone scam ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman reported April 20 that someone had attempted to scam her out of $4,500, but she managed to thwart the rip-off with

Deputies cite drivers for racing along Ga. 400 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two men were cited for racing recently after they were clocked driving faster than 100 mph on Ga. 400.

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The deputy said they passed at such a

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Planning Commission recommends denial for daycare center Board, residents cite traffic concerns

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Planning Commission has voted unanimously to recommend denial for a use permit to construct a daycare facility along Green Road near Arnold Mill.

At its April 25 meeting, the board sided with a number of nearby residents who voiced concerns over the traffic issues the business would bring to the already gridlocked thoroughfare.

The proposed 9,700-square foot facility, Little Sunshine Playhouse, is proposed to be located along Green Road and operate from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The site, which currently contains a single family home, required a special use permit.

Six residents from Waterside, a neighborhood across from the site, spoke in opposition citing concerns over

noise, property values, the intensity of the business in a residential area and lighting. But their main area of concern was traffic that the business would bring to the road during peak hours.

According to a traffic study, the daycare would add hundreds of daily trips to Green Road during the morning and afternoon rush hours. The street, which is used as a cut-through from Arnold Mill Road to Crabapple Road, is already gridlocked during these times.

One resident of Waterside said the business would “create a mess” and further gridlock traffic.

Sara Leaders, the city’s transportation engineer, said the site would require an extension of the existing left turn lane along Green Road at the intersection of Arnold Mill Road. The city has made a submission to GDOT for to place a traffic light at the intersection.

Currently, there are only stop signs present at both ends of Green Road.

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Planning Commission Chairman Paul Moore said that while placing a business along a popular thoroughfare is the greatest exposure, he did not believe the daycare was in keeping with the good of the community.

City staff had recommended approval based on conditions, which include limiting the number of students to 156, limiting the hours of operation from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, that no bus service would serve the daycare, turn lane improvement along Green Road be made and a four-board equestrian fence be constructed surrounding the property.

The facility will go before the City Council for approval or denial.

In other action at the meeting, the board recommended approval of a use permit for alternative senior housing along Cogburn Road.

The applicants requested the permit to convert a single family residence at 13655 Cogburn Road and add 2,000 square feet of floor space. In addition, the site would include a 1,500-square foot guest house and detached garage be constructed. A request for a concurrent variance to reduce the setback was withdrawn by the applicant.

As proposed, the site would provide services for eight senior residents with disabilities.

The board also approved changes to

According to a traffic study, the daycare would add hundreds of daily trips to Green Road during the morning and afternoon rush hours. the Deerfield and Crabapple form based codes regarding hotels.

In its report to the commission, city staff said that hotels provide a high amount of tax revenue which can benefit the city’s special events throughout the year, and the amount of public services required is minimal.

Though developers have shared an interest in constructing hotels in Milton, specifically in the Deerfield area, the city’s current codes do not provide adequate density to develop a hotel.

The commission recommended approval of amendments to allow for more hotel rooms to be constructed on certain sites within Deerfield and Crabapple.

Councilman Hewitt announces resignation

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. —Burt Hewitt, Milton’s longest tenured council member, announced his resignation from his position last week. Hewitt has served on the council since 2007.

The District 1/Post 2 representative announced at the April 23 council meeting he is moving to Cherokee County.

Hewitt said he is pleased with his time representing the city, but he is looking forward to spending more time with his family.

“I have four kids and one going to college, so it’ll be nice to capture a little bit of that family time,” Hewitt said. “We have been here for a lot of firsts [for the city], but I’d rather continue to be there for some firsts and lasts for my family.”

After his long tenure, Hewitt said he hopes he will be remembered as a unique representative.

“I tried not to be political,” he said. “I tried to make decisions that were best for the city. Sometimes they may not have been the most popular decisions. I didn’t vote for electability purposes, I voted for what I HEWITT thought was best for the city. I would hope that I was not the typical politician. That’s what I hope my legacy is.”

Hewitt will also likely be remembered for his succinct comments and statements regarding issues.

“I didn’t have to hear myself talk,” he said.

Hewitt will reflect on some major accomplishments for the city before and during his tenure.

Before he was elected, Hewitt helped

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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT:

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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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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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com 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.

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

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“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.

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A display featuring memorabilia from the Hoke Wallace Barbershop anchors one corner of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County History Museum. More than 200 people were on hand April 26 for the museum’s grand opening at City Hall.

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

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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 is a REEVES 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.

See REEVES, Page 36

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for District 2 School Board seat 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.

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 teach-

ers. 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 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

See PEMBLE, Page 36

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Rock for Rescues a great time for a great cause

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga — Residents and furry friends of all shapes and sizes filled Downtown Crabapple Saturday for the city’s first Rock for Rescues, a community festival and concert benefitting local non-profit animal organizations.

Attendees enjoyed the stylings of local bands, including the Chip McGuire Band, A Slow Boat to China, Pony League and Linnie and Amy Joy, who rocked the stage along Crabapple Road.

Food trucks, vendors and shopping opportunities were also available, and all benefitted a good cause.

One of the beneficiaries of the event was Pilots N Paws. The non-profit is a web of small-plane pilots who volunteer to transport rescue animals to safe havens.

William Tomlinson of Pilot N Paws said the organization was pleased to be a part of the event.

“We love to participate in any sort of event that raises awareness for spay and neuter and adoption,” Tomlinson said.

The event will also provide much -needed funds for the organization.

“We will be able to provide crates, blankets, leashes and harnesses,” he

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Hundreds lined Crabapple Road to hear music from local bands at Rock for Rescues in Milton last Saturday. said. “It will also enable the organization to coordinate with pilots to transport animals.”

Special Equestrians of Georgia was also chosen as a beneficiary to the event, and Stacey Edwards, executive director of the organization, said the honor was “beyond words.”

“We work really hard to be a part of the community, especially in Milton,” she said. “The fact that not only has Milton adopted our program, but that Rock for Rescues came over, saw what we did and saw the need for this type of

therapy. There are no words to explain how blessed we feel.”

Edwards and her organization provides therapeutic horse riding for those with special need, equine-assisted psychotherapy and a miniature horse program that provides therapy in local hospitals for patients who are unable to visit their barn.

Classic rock radio station 97.1 The River was also on hand. Hosts Kaedy Kiely and Debra Green were on hand to benefit FurKids, an animal rescue and shelter non-profit.

Other organizations selected as beneficiaries were Canine CellMates and Pets for Vets.

A Slow Boat to China rocked the stage during the day, and members of the band said they were amazed to see how Rock for Rescues grew from an idea on a napkin to bringing hundreds to Downtown Crabapple.

“It’s a really unique opportunity for us to marry our love for music and our love for animals,” said Matt Hanson of the local band. “It’s the first time in my life, and I’ve been playing music for 30 years, that I’ve been able to benefit a group of charities that hit close to home. My hat’s off to all involved.”

Lead vocalist Jimi Broderick saw statistics on the number of cats and dogs in need of homes and was called to action.

“That was an eye-opener as far as just how important these types of events are,” he said. “And we are proud to be a part of it.”

Zen Hardy, also with A Slow Boat to China, said all the members of the band own rescue animals, so the event served to help rescue animals and showcase the talent of local, original bands to spur the next generation of musicians.

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Hewitt: Continued from Page 4 organize the Milton Roundup, which celebrated the city’s first year following incorporation.

“We weren’t sure anyone was going to show up and we had close to 3,500 people there,” he said. “That really showed me that we have a really good fabric of folks in our community that looked forward to building a community.”

Hewitt said moving away from chartered city operations was an important accomplishment that saved the city millions.

Renegotiating the Local Option Sales Tax also proved to be a winner for Milton.

“That brought in $4-5 million into the city’s coffers, and having that money has been helpful for creating our parks, the new city hall and all the quality of life issues,” he said.

The opening of City Hall also provided Milton’s government with “an identity,” he said.

Hewitt said he is grateful for his time working with city staff, and he is optimistic for the city’s future.

“We have a great group of folks who run the day-to-day operations of our city, from our top guy to the bottom person,” he said. “They all care about our city. We can always strive to be better and make better decisions, but they care and that’s very important. They have been extremely professional and extremely good to work with.”

Last November’s general election is also a step forward for the city, he said.

“I have really enjoyed working with Mayor Joe Lockwood,” Hewitt said. “I know he shared the same thought I do, which is he is in it for the city and the people. I was happy he was and is the mayor. And for the most part I think we have a good council left to operate the city.”

Hewitt’s term, his final under the city’s term limits, was set to expire next year. His seat will be filled in the November general elections.

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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.”

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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.

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

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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

SUNDAY SOCIAL

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

Drop-ins welcome.

When: Sunday, May 6, 1 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

BETTER TOGETHER

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.

For seniors and adult children.

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

ATLANTA BIRD FEST

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

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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.

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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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NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and your babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

CINCO DE MAYO STORYTIME

What: Join for a special storytime and craft that honors Mexican culture.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Ages 3-6.

When: Saturday, May 5, noon-1 p.m.

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

A SURVIVOR’S STORY: HERSHEL GREENBLATT

What: Hear the first-person account of a Holocaust survivor. This program is open to all ages.

When: Sunday, May 6, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

DISCOVER CRIME SOLVING SCIENCE What: Children will go through CSI training and learn to analyze DNA, study fingerprints and create a crime solving notebook they can take home.

Ages 6 and up.

When: Wednesday, May 9, 4-5:15 p.m.

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

PRESSURE COOKING 101

What: Join for an instructional course on pressure cooking led by Barbara Worley, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent from the UGA Extension Office.

When: Wednesday, May 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

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Maybe we’re finally going to leave the STEVE HUDSON colder weather Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net behind!

Sure, I know that means we’re on our way to “hot” again. That’s just the way Georgia summers are, and we can’t do much about it.

But before the heat gets here, we get to enjoy what a friend of mind once called the “best time of all.” He was talking about those magic weeks between cold weather’s final exit and summer’s blazing arrival.

It’s a time of year I love. Fishing gets good and stays good. The hiking to the stream is nigh onto perfect – not so hot that I break a sweat on every

climb, but also not so cold that I have to wear 10 layers of clothing to keep from freezing. There’s water in the rivers for canoeing, and that means more “floating” and less “dragging.” The list goes on and on, and no matter what you like to do in the great outdoors, the time seems just right.

Things are especially fun if you’ve got kids in the household. Warm weather just seems to wake ’em up somehow. They’re ready to get outside and do something! Come on, Mom and Dad, let’s go!

The only hard thing is deciding just exactly what to get outside and do!

Being the helpful sort that I am, I’ve got a great suggestion on something that will help you get the outdoor season going in fine style.

It’s the Keeping Georgia Wild Festival on Saturday, May 19, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield, Ga. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free event will offer an array of activities that focus on Georgia wildlife, conser-

vation and outdoor recreation. Kids can try archery, fishing, shooting sports, tree climbing and mini-boat rides led by Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ conservation rangers. Live animal presentations, face painting, solar viewing with the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club and exhibitors displaying wildlife-themed booths will add to the fun. New this year is a gun safety event with Law Enforcement at the shooting range, and attendees will also get to enjoy a free hot dog lunch – and the first 500 kids to register will get a free T-shirt!

To get to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, take I-20 east to Exit 98.

Travel south on Highway 11, go through Mansfield and continue three miles south to the entrance at Marben Farm Road on the left. Then follow the signs to the Discovery Area.

This event will be held rain or shine. To learn more about it, visit georgiawildlife.com/KeepingGAWILD or call 770-784-3059.

I hope to see you there!

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Celebration of Moms Feature a favorite mom in your life in the Herald Newspapers!

1. Tell us about your favorite mom, by visiting NorthFulton.com 2. Attach a photo with your article 3. Look next week to see if your entry gets published here!

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 mom is 98-years-old and lives on her own. Her favorite saying is, “I’m good as I’ve got the use of my pins (legs).” ~Brian Thornett

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

• Education – empowering teachers to teach and removing the administrative burden by leveraging AI success coaches to handle the mundane and unlock the educator’s passion to change children’s lives. Providing real-time, 3-D modeling to high school robotics teams and higher education engineering students.

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 ecosystem with limited JONES regulation and cash liquidity and R&D bolstered through deep partnerships between our higher education institutions and businesses of all sizes.

We have seen how the Internet can be the great equalizer. Uber versus taxis, Facebook versus traditional publishing and on and on. Imagine a manufacturing process comprised primarily of three phases – dream it, design it and print it. An entrepreneur could have a customized product on the company web site within days, not weeks or months. Each customer getting it in the color they choose along with their monogram.

Compare that to today. Today’s manufacturing processes are laborious, inefficient and typically do not create a positive return on investment for quarters and in many cases years.

Let’s not pick on manufacturing, this can be said about nearly every industry of today. The core processes existing in the USA are rooted in post-World War II thinking. That mantra drove a massive economic expansion in the 50’s and early 60’s, but like the abacus and corded phones we need to be willing to walk away from what is comfortable.

Setting us up for success means a commitment from each of us. We are all stakeholders in this revolution.

Note revolution, not evolution. Evolving has been what we have been doing for decades. Today is our chance to grab tomorrow. The question is, do we have the resolve?

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Traditional Interior Design is timeless and usually elegant with great attention to detail. It never goes out of style. People who prefer traditional usually prefer more regal environment.

Most traditional furniture is in a larger scale size. Everything makes a statement. Traditional finishes tend to be darker.

Furniture makers like Councill, Kindel, Karges and Henkle Harris do a fabulous job making reproductions of 18th Century styles and some Art Deco and Post Modern styles. These pieces are all handmade here in the good old USA! There is a way to make Traditional pieces blend with Transitional interiors. Please feel free to use neutral fabrics, metallic shades and classy detailed items.

Traditional Design usually appeals to people who love symmetry. Decorating with pairs is a must. To make Traditional a little more updated please feel to use more neutral fabrics and lighter finishes and use accessories in groups of threes and fives.

Transitional Interior Design is a way to mix Traditional and Contemporary themes. Transitional blends Antiques with fresh new furniture and accessories. The common thread is a neutral color palette. Styling in this arena includes clean lines and classic curves.

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Contemporary Interior Designs are the logical progression. Remember everything was Contemporary once.

From The Egyptians and their chaise lounge to the classic Klismos chair thru to Thomas Chippendale’s furniture designs in the 18th century furniture has been functional and exquisite. Generally people who keep abreast of all the current trends in fashion and style prefer Contemporary design. Remember Contemporary doesn’t have to be George Jetson in styling or all plastic and blown up seating.

With a bent for Contemporary people usually prefer smaller scale furniture with less and less detail work but they also demand wonderful function and finish and construction. The smaller scale furniture fits effortlessly into every Contemporary space. Please feel free to use geometric shapes and bright colors and high gloss finishes bringing the contemporary room all together.

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From left are Gabe Chatham, Lance Chatham, David Chatham, Myles Chatham and 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.

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 through-

out 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 Arbor Hill, and Lakeside at Ansley.

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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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”. Then there’s an awkward pause followed by “I wish our house could be like theirs”.

You’ve just experienced KENVY. KENVY is a multi-dimensional word that’s partially art and partially science. Remodeling Expo Center, a North Atlanta Remodeling company, coined the term “KENVY” to help homeowners make their homes more functional, more valuable, more current, and as a consequence, quite possibly, the envy of the neighborhood. KENVY is somewhat of a whimsical term but actually a sequential methodical process to achieve truly breathtaking home remodels.

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.”

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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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Alpharetta sweeps Lanier to advance Raiders get blowout Game 1 win, buckle down defensively in second game

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

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Alpharetta’s Nadir Lewis slides safely into third in Game 1 of the Raiders’ series against Lanier. 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.

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 three-pitch 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 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.”

St. Francis uses hot bats to sweep Aquinas Knights score at least 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.

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Late-game runs end Cambridge’s season Bears fall 2-1 in playoff series against Gainesville

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Cambridge baseball dropped its three-game series against Gainesville Saturday in the first round of the state playoffs, squandering leads in both losses.

The Red Elephants scored multiple runs late in the game, erasing a Cambridge lead in the first and third game of the series. The Red Elephants scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to open the series with a 4-3 win and scored four runs in the top of the seventh in Game 3, powering their 8-5 victory and trip to the second round.

Gainesville’s rallies continued a pattern of momentum swings throughout the three-game series. And that was no surprise to first-year Cambridge head coach Evan Tieles.

“We knew it was going to be tough against Gainesville,” Tieles said. “Credit to them, they fought to the end in each game.”

Cambridge led 3-1 in the sixth inning of Game 1 before the Red Elephants took advantage of a single and two walks from the Bears’ starting pitcher, Blake Renner. Andrew Spears came in relief with the bases loaded and one out, but the Red Elephants cut the lead with a single and claimed the advantage for good with a Cambridge error that scored two runs.

The Bears led throughout the second game, plating three runners in the top of the first with a three-run home run from Cody Rech. Cambridge added to the margin with RBIs from Ryan Todd and Teddy Egan and a solo home run from Mitch Fleming. Gainesville was held to just four combined hits from Cambridge starting pitcher Casey Young and Evan Pollifrone in relief.

In the decisive third game, both teams got off to a hot start offensively.

Cambridge and Gainesville scored two runs in the first frame, and a two-run home run by Fleming and a Red Elephant error allowed the Bears to build a 5-4 lead after four innings.

That score remained until the seventh inning when Gainesville got more late-game heroics.

Gainesville was down to its last three outs but quickly loaded the bases on two walks and a hit batter. With one out, a two-run single allowed the Red

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We knew it was going to be tough against Gainesville. Credit to them, they fought to the end in each game.”

EVAN TIELES Cambridge head coach Elephants to take the lead. Another single and sacrifice fly on the next two batters put the Bears down 8-5.

Suddenly playing from behind, the Bears put two runners on with one out after Teddy Egan was hit by a pitch and Fleming doubled. However, a pop out and strikeout ended the rally.

Despite the hard loss, Tieles said he was satisfied with his team and their first season under his direction.

“I’m proud of these guys and the way they fought,” Tieles said. “They bought-in and battled throughout.”

This year’s six-man senior class has also “set the bar” for the future of Cambridge, and this season was just the first step to building a dynasty.

“With the resources, community and players we have in this program, I’m very excited for the future of Cambridge baseball,” he said. “The future is bright for this program.”

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Pemble: Continued from Page 11 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.

City of Milton PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will offer the following property for sale at auction beginning Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. and the final auction ending Friday, June 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Full property descriptions, as well as the bidding process, will be available through the City's website's home page at www.cityofmiltonga.us by following the link provided for www.GovDeals.com.

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Reeves: Continued from Page 10 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.

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Invitation to Bid City of Milton FY18 Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project ITB NUMBER 18-PW06 Sealed Bids Due Date: May 31, 2018 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Milton Theatre receives six Shuler Awards MILTON, Ga. — Milton Theater recently won six Shuler Awards for their production of Cabaret.

The production earned the award for best overall production and best ensemble. Louis Sellers earned the distinction of best featured performer and Harrison Lewis won best supporting actor. Director David Hopkins earned best scenic design and Grant Norcom and Eli Jones were awarded for best sound.

Set in a nightclub against the backdrop of the rise of the third Reich, Cabaret is an exciting and dangerous story which follows a young American author, Clifford Bradshaw (Lewis), as he finds himself getting swept up in the dazzle of the Kit Kat Klub and 19-year old cabaret performer Sally Bowles (Mary Caroline Owens), while looking for inspiration in Berlin in the 1930s.

The Shuler Awards celebrate excellence in high school musical theater.

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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.

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Director David Hopkins (center) and actors Louis Sellers and Harrison Lewis all received Shuler Awards for Milton’s production of Cabaret.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 high rate of speed his patrol car rocked from side to side.

The deputy was able to catch up to them at the Dawson County line and began a traffic stop.

The 28-year-old driver of the BMW said he knew it was wrong and apologized. The 32-year-old driver of the Toyota said he was also sorry and they were on their way home from eating at a local restaurant.

The deputy contacted other deputies who said they saw the men driving at an excess of 100 mph, weaving in and out of traffic and ran a red light.

The two were cited for racing.

Man suffers identify fraud through video game FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After accidentally showing some personal information on a video game, a man suffered identity fraud and his finances were hacked.

The 34-year-old man said he was on a video game called RuneScape when he accidentally showed the login infor-

mation to his account. Shortly after, he said someone started a “distributed denial of service” attack on him. The game has a banking system which has a PIN like a credit card. He said while the attack was occurring, the person called him twice and cussed at him.

On the second try, the caller apparently acted like he was with Google and wanted to verify the information on the man’s account.

The victim said he believes the calls were to verify it was his account because the person on the phone sounded suspicious so he didn’t provide any information.

While the man was working the next day, he started getting calls again. He answered once when the caller said he would give him “one chance to cooperate and give him his PIN” in the game.

The man couldn’t regain access to his game account or email until a couple of days later. But the next day he received an alert from his credit card company about unusual activity.

He discovered several attempts and charges from his PayPal account. He didn’t know how the person gained access because he didn’t receive any alerts of attempts to gain access and the password wasn’t changed.

The pending charges totaled more than $1,700.

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 Georgia Historical Society.

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, 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.

DEATH NOTICES Hazel Colleen Bush, 91, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Needham Graham, 91, of Milton, passed away April 18, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Roy Frank Holz, 66, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

John MacLaren, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away April 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Robert Dominick Oliverio, 82, of Cumming, passed away April 20, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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The Asst. Coordinator will work with a team of three to enhance and implement this afterschool program for children from kindergarten-8th grade, utilizing volunteer support from the community.

Previous experience in education and programming for children is desired including the arts.

Interested individuals can send their qualifications via fax to 770-587-4714 or email to cmerritt@ thedrakehouse.org.

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Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA 1065 Lake Windward Overlook 30005. Friday 5/4, Saturday 5/5, 8am-3pm. Furniture, mens and womens’ XL and up clothes, bedding, baby, toys, games, lamps, decor’, kitchenware, books CUMMINGBETHELVIEW DOWNS SUBDIVISION-30040.

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Moving Sale ALPHARETTA Sheridan Park; 720 Sheridan Ridge Court 30022. Saturday 5/5, 8am-3pm.

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Yard Sale On Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th, Iconics Décor opens it’s wholesale only doors to the general public. Deals up to 90% off. Our products are seen on national TV and sold online by major home websites. 6204 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536 At the corner of Big Creek and Hwy. 52 in Apple Country. Marquee Lights, High Definition Art, wall décor, pillows, beds and more. Don’t miss out.

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200sf. total.

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