Milton Herald - May 26, 2016

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Milton celebrates 25 years of senior services

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Milton hosts national golf tournament ►►PAGE 14

Locals sound off on mayor veto

For and against thoughts aired ►►PAGE 8

Flicks and food trucks

City hosts summer event ►►PAGE 11

Officials discuss future of high-density housing Roswell debate continues ►►PAGE 13

BT falls short of state championship Would have been three-peat ►►PAGE 15

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From left, Bob Spalin, Joel Cochran, Peggy Cochran and Jan Burroughs enjoy spending time with each other. See the story, Page 31.

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Man loses $900 in IRS scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A man lost $900 when scam artists claiming to represent the IRS insisted that he must pay back taxes immediately or face arrest.

The man was contacted May 3 by an “Emma Bennet” who said she was an agent of the IRS. The caller ID identified the phone number as “Emergency 911.” Bennet said that the man owed thousands in back taxes and that he had to pay them immediately over the phone so that he wouldn’t be arrested.

The victim withdrew $2,000 in cash,

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Rejane Magalhaes Santos, 38, of

Lawrenceville, was arrested May 15 on Mid Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, andduty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Raja Gopal Reddy Pallaki, 39, of Legacy Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrestedMarch 24 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure

POLICE BLOTTER All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Habitual speeder arrested — again ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Atlanta man was arrested May 14 for speeding with a suspended license and for giving false

but was told that it wouldn’t be enough to cover his expenses. He was told to put the $2,000 on a money gram and send an extra $900 on a second money gram. An “Allen Donald” who said he was from the accounting department told the man to make out the money grams to a “Dennis Pinder” in Chicago.

At one point, the victim was also transferred to talk to a “Megan Tan.” After the $900 transfer, the victim was sent to make another $900 money gram transfer. The victim then turned off his phone and went directly to the

Roswell police department to determine if the calls were legitimate. They were reported as fraud.

At this point, it appears that only the first $900 money gram transfer went through, because the man supplied the reference number for it to the callers.

The victim told police that the conversation on the phone experienced a lot of delays, as if the phone call came from overseas. All of the individuals, according to the man, had Indian-British accents.

to maintain lane. ►► Sergio G. Herrera, 24, of Kinsey Way, Cumming, was arrested May 14 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, suspended license, failure to maintain lane and license restriction violation. ►► Christopher Bracone, 58, of Duluth, was arrested May 13 on State Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jesus Duenas-Rosales, 34, of White Pines Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 6 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, disorderly conduct and no license. ►► Richard Dallas Stratton, 33, of Settingdown Road, Cumming, was arrested May 7 on Ga. 400 in

Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jason Kent Daniel, 40, of Canton, was arrested May 6 on Windward Parkway in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Sean Chisolm, 32, of Wood Trace Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and improper stopping on roadway. ►► Christopher J. Lee, 42, of John Christopher Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 7 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment and failure to yield when turning left. ►► Joe Luis Vela-Sanchez, 34, of

information.

Alpharetta police patrolling Ga. 400 saw a black 2016 Dodge Charger pass by doing 95 mph in a 65 mph zone.

Police immediately pulled over the car.

Asked why he was going 30 mph over the speed limit, the driver said that his fiancée was giving birth and had taken her to the hospital. However, police noted that he was headed away from the hospital. The driver then explained that the hospital staff wouldn’t let him in without proper ID, so he was rushing home to get it.

A quick call to the hospital showed no “fiancée” listed with the name he gave. Doubting the name he gave, police finger printed the man and identified him as 30-year-old Brandon Harvey.

When asked why he lied, Harvey said he knew that his license had multiple suspensions on it. A check did confirm that he had nine separate suspensions.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta City Council heard a proposal Monday to restrict parking at the downtown parking deck, placing three-hour time limits on about 200 spaces on the lower levels.

The idea behind the recommendation would be to free spaces for patrons of the shops and restaurants planned to occupy downtown as part of the development, said Cheri Morris of Morris & Fellows, which is managing the commercial phase of the $80 million City Center project.

“The cities in the Atlanta metro area that have successful mixed-use downtowns or successful mixed-use districts are pretty much all struggling with having enough convenient, simple visible parking to properly support their retail,” Morris said.

One good example, she said, is in Midtown Atlanta which is one of the most densely populated areas of the city and a prime area for retail. But it is not convenient and parking is anything but simple. So many of the shops remain vacant.

Retail parking spaces turn over an average of seven times a day, Morris said. By contrast, someone who works in the area can occupy the same parking space for the entire day.

To support the expected retail under development, parking accommodations must be made in order to allow the project succeed, she said.

Her plan calls for allotting the first 201 spaces on the bottom levels of the new 450-space parking deck for threehour parking. The remaining spaces would be limitless parking for office workers and employees.

The city passed a similar measure for street parking over the past year.

Time-limited parking was implemented along Milton Avenue, Roswell Street, Old Roswell Street and the central city parking lot on Aug. 31. On Jan. 4, the program was extended to South Main

Over the past year, Alpharetta has implemented time limits on parking in some areas of its downtown.

The cities in the Atlanta metro area that have successful mixeduse downtowns or successful mixed-use districts are pretty much all struggling with having enough convenient, simple visible parking to properly support their retail.”

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port from the City Council Monday, but there were some questions.

Councilman Jim Gilvin wanted to know whether surrounding downtown businesses had been consulted about the plan. He also asked who was going to enforce the regulation, whether this would be an added expense for the city.

Councilman Jason Binder said he wasn’t sure he liked the idea of encouraging people to visit downtown, then force them to look at their watches over dinner.

Councilman Chris Owens said the City Center plan was designed to provide adequate parking to match what was planned for retail and office. He said it is best to iron out any potential problems now rather than wait for them to develop.

The proposal has yet to be vetted by city staff, so there was no action taken Monday. The item could surface at a subsequent meeting for a formal vote, however.

Mayor David Belle Isle pointed out that the plan merely extends what is already in place for street parking. He told Morris he wanted the City Center to work.

“I want you to be incredibly successful,” he told Morris. “Your success is our success.

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School volunteers recognized for service NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fulton County Schools (FCS) hosted its third “Volunteer of the Year Celebration” on May 13 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, recognizing the top volunteers at schools across the system.

Sponsored by the Atlanta Hawks, the 2016 awards luncheon honored 80 volunteers selected by school leaders across the system for their “outstanding dedication and commitment” to their school.

“Volunteers are a backbone of our community schools,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent. “Our teachers couldn’t be as effective in educating students without their support and assistance.”

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Volunteers of the Year from participating North Fulton Schools include: Elementary Schools Abbotts Hill Alpharetta Barnwell Birmingham Falls Cogburn Woods Crabapple Crossing Creek View Dolvin Findley Oaks Hembree Springs Hillside Esther Jackson Lake Windward Manning Oaks Medlock Bridge Mountain Park New Prospect Northwood Ocee River Eves Roswell North Shakerag State Bridge Crossing

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Between a frock and a one-piece My neighborhood’s pool opened last weekend.

While I look forward to hot days lying out beside the calming water, I do not look forward to pulling out my swimsuit.

Ask almost any woman what the worst part of the summer is, and they will more than likely say having to put on a swimsuit.

With the warmer weather, I was in the market for a new suit so I stopped by a local department store.

KATHLEEN STURGEON I had an idea of what I was looking for, so I started to peruse through the racks of brightly colored tops Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com and bottoms until I found a few options that I found bearable.

While browsing, I noticed an elementary-aged girl maybe around 10 years old who was doing the same thing along with her father and brother. Now I don’t know her situation as to why she was swimsuit shopping with two males, but either way I smiled at the family and went on my way.

A few minutes later, I was in a dressing room trying on my selections, attempting to find something I deemed “acceptable.”

I heard the father outside the room asking his daughter if she liked anything and if she needed a different size. She responded very timidly that she needed a larger size. The dad sounded shocked that she would need to try on the next size up, but he went back to the racks to get it.

I, of course, overheard the entire conversation but just thought she might be embarrassed to be looking at bathing suits with her dad.

As I couldn’t see what was going on, I assumed the father came back in and gave her more choices.

A few more minutes passed. Meanwhile, I was not too pleased with being surrounded by three full-length mirrors and unflattering lighting in my dressing room.

And just as I was putting the swimsuits back on hangers to leave and purchase my selections, I heard the dad say, “What do you mean none of them fit? I brought you a small, medium and large! Something had to fit.”

And that’s when I knew this girl would be forever changed by this small experience in her life.

According to a January study from statisticbrain.com, 42 percent of American girls in first grade through third grade want to be thinner, and 81 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat.

While this 30-minute try-on session may not have consciously impacted this girl, it probably did subconsciously.

As an adult, in the next dressing room over, doing the same act of trying to find some sort of swimsuit that you don’t hate, I can relate to her. I, too, have had nasty words spoken about my body while in a swimsuit and felt like I wasn’t good enough if I wasn’t a size zero.

It’s tough to grow up with images of perfect bodies seemingly everywhere, from magazine covers to television shows, billboards or advertisements. It’s even tougher when the people who are supposed to love, protect and respect you hurt your self-esteem, whether they intended to or not.

Young girls (and older women for that matter) should not have to worry if their swimsuit makes them look fat; they should worry about if they can have fun in it and if it serves its purpose – a suit for swimming.

Often we measure a woman’s beauty and worth by their dress or pants size. This needs to change.

We as a society need to stand by our young girls and make them proud of their bodies and encourage them to not aspire only to be skinny, but to develop healthy bodies and minds.

Not all bodies are alike, but a healthy, fit body is flattering for every shape and size.

Little girls who are told they are fat and ugly will have a hard time growing up and realizing their full potential. Why don’t we start focusing on being not only fit, but also happy, smart and kind?

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And that would be such a shame.

OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

An act of courage and conscience All too often this space is utilized to criticize our city government or critique a specific issue. Today however, I am proud to acknowledge a bold action initiated by our mayor. On May 10 Mayor Joe Lockwood exercised his veto right and vacated a city council decision that for two weeks was mired in suspicion and disbelief. At issue was the AG1 rezoning that concluded in favor of a Community Unit Plan. The direction of the vote was not what created the stir, but rather the number of procedural violations that took place during the process.

The violations and improprieties that led the mayor to exercise his veto authority included: A council member participated on several occasions despite being recused.

1. The city attorney contradicted his own advice to council on several occasions.

2. One council member gave a marketing presentation pitching Brightwater which lasted close to 25 minutes.

3. The city attorney extended the session

past midnight, even though this is reserved for emergencies only.

4. Seven votes were taken, two resulting in ties on opposite motions which the city attorney should have advised as denial.

5. Several council members openly engaged the applicant in real-time negotiations.

6. A council member amended the final motion to accept the applicant’s revised submitted conditions, which staff, council, and the city attorney had not seen or reviewed.

Irrespective of your position on the item in question, we should all feel a great deal of civic pride in the action Mayor Lockwood took. Without procedural rules and proper governance, the integrity of all future meetings would be in question. I applaud the mayor for having the good conscience to correct the civic injustice that was perpetrated despite a certain amount of political blowback that he can expect given the divisiveness of the rezoning in question.

David Damiani, Milton

Mayor’s veto of Sweet Apple just strong-arm tactics In a rare move Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood vetoed the rezoning that had been approved by a vote of 4-2 at the April 25 City Council meeting. (Councilmember Thurman had recused herself due to a conflict of interest.) So why would the mayor choose to invoke his executive privilege for only the second time in 10 years to veto this vote that was approved with a clear majority?

The justification given by the mayor was: “Let me be very clear. I am not electing to veto because I was against the Ebenezer zoning. My veto is much more focused on procedure and perception than on substance.”

In a press interview the mayor stated his reason as being “the council was too tired to make decisions.” Although during the meeting, proper procedure was taken to extend the meeting beyond midnight to allow for a resolution.

In our opinion this is a weak explanation for taking such a strong measure. We suspect the more likely reason to be, the people who were on the losing side of the rezoning ordinance threatened a lawsuit based on procedural nitpicking.

They did not like the April 25 decision.

This is a continuation of the tactics that have been used over the past year to “win at all costs.”

Character assassinations, fear mongering, threats of lawsuits, accusations of lack of transparency and personal intimidation appear to be acceptable methods of “winning” within our city. No solid evidence is ever given to substantiate the accusations.

This veto is another validation for this

type of behavior’s effectiveness. It encourages the bullies. It is our observation that every complaint by this vocal group has been thoroughly investigated. Yet, the resulting investigations have resulted in no findings of wrongdoing.

It would be a positive improvement if the city handled every citizen complaint with the same deference but this is not the case. Apparent favoritism in replying to complaints contributes poorly to the city’s image of fairness and well-reasoned decision-making.

We believe that good leaders understand the need to base decisions on well-researched solid facts, rejecting their own personal agendas or bias. Bullying should not be an influencing factor in the final outcome. Personal attacks, meant to intimidate, should not be tolerated or rewarded by giving in. Elected officials are ethically obligated by their positions of power to convey clarity on this. Rejection of these hostile tactics should be consistent regardless of whether the person is a citizen, employee, board member or fellow public official and regardless of whether an official agrees or disagrees with the position.

Members of Preserve Rural Milton Board (Preserve Rural Milton is a nonpartisan 501(c) 3 organization whose sole focus is land preservation in Milton and adjoining communities.): Joan Borzilleri Cindy Eade Francia Lindon Laura Rencher Kathy Ortwerth Towers

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Elkins Pointe MS teacher named Fulton’s top teacher

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Meredith Tongue, an eighth-grade teacher at Elkins Pointe Middle School was named the 2016 Teacher of the Year by the Fulton County School System. Tongue was selected from a pool of top teachers at each school for the current school year.

Last week, Tongue was surprised by gifts, banners and visits from Fulton County School System leaders in a ceremony announcing her selection as the system’s top teacher. Fulton’s Principal of the Year, Alexandra Bates of Westlake High School, and School Professional of the Year, William Reggie Sloan of Heards Ferry Elementary School, also received surprise ceremonies for their accomplishments.

Interim Superintendent Kenneth Zeff praised these award-winners for their dedication to their students and their passion for education.

“These remarkable educators have given so much of themselves to make sure every student can achieve and reach their goals,” said Zeff. “Their hard work and expertise help ensure our classrooms and our students have the resources to be successful.”

Meredith Tongue, named the 2016 Teacher of the Year Each year, each Fulton County school is invited to nominate outstanding employees based on teacher, staff and parent input. These employees are then evaluated a second time through an application and essay review and interview. Only one finalist is announced from each of Fulton’s geographic Learning Communities – Central (Sandy Springs), South (South Fulton), Northeast and Northwest (North Fulton).

The Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year nominees also undergo a school visit to demonstrate their leadership ability and classroom skills.

A formal recognition gala will be held in the fall to honor the top staff, as

well all employees of the year selected by their local school communities.

2016 Teacher of the Year – Meredith Tongue of Elkins Pointe Middle School (Northwest Learning Community) Tongue, who teaches social studies at Elkins Pointe, has a strong belief system that guides her teaching – that all students should be an equal partner in their own education.

“I believe that establishing personal relationships with students is as important as teaching them the content,” said Tongue. “I believe that all students deserve respect, love and compassion, regardless of their behavior and attitude toward school.”

She said that if all educators “reframed” their thinking about kids and the behaviors they exhibit as cries for help, we would be able to reach more at-risk students.

Tongue also believes in creating challenge for students in her classroom while also providing them a safe place to fall and pick themselves up, if they don’t succeed the first time.

“If you set expectations high, students will rise to the occasion, no matter what level the class is. Students need to be pushed outside of their comfort zone in small incremental steps to

help them realize their own potential,” Tongue said. “It’s important to show them that it’s OK to fail – it’s what you learn from it that is important.”

Elkins Point Principal Kindra Smith said that Tongue, who has been nominated as her school’s Teacher of the Year five times in the past five years, is the consummate professional and an excellent example for other educators.

“Mrs. Tongue is an amazing teacher, leader and role mode,” said Smith. “She exemplifies the true spirit of being a teacher and she works hard to ensure that every day her work empowers students to be successful.”

Other North Fulton nominees for top staff honors Northeast Learning Community - Neil Pinnock of River Eves Elementary School was selected Principal of the Year; Ryann Doran of Northwood Elementary School was selected as the Teacher of the Year; and Walter Gauthia of River Eves Elementary School was selected School Professional of the Year.

Northwest Learning Community – Ed Spurka of Cambridge High School was named the Principal of the Year; and Suzanne Cockrel of Mountain Park Elementary School was selected School Professional of the Year.

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Milton summer Flicks & Food Trucks

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MILTON, Ga. — What’s better on a summer evening than a movie under the stars complete with dinner from a gourmet food truck? Nothing!

That’s why the city of Milton is proud to present Flicks and Food Trucks again all summer long on the front lawn at Milton High School in Crabapple. The movies scheduled so far include: • June 4: A League of Their Own • July 2: Field of Dreams, brought by the “B at the Mov-

ROSWELL, Ga. - If you’re looking for your next career opportunity, Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking is the best place to be Monday, May 23.

Job seekers can begin starting at 12:30 p.m. with 10 afternoon workshops then dinner. There is much to learn and job leads to see. The event is led by Recruiters, Business Professionals, Human Resource Specialists, and Job Coaches.

Workshops include how to write the best resume; how to capture the hiring manager’s eye with appropriate messaging on LinkedIn; and recruiters are available to review your resume in person at no cost.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – As economic conditions improve, particularly in north metro Atlanta, some businesses are finding it harder to field a workforce.

That’s especially true for jobs not requiring skilled labor, jobs like landscaping, housekeeping, retail and restaurant workers.

Harry Nijenkamp, who has operated a painting business out of Roswell for more than 30 years, says he can’t find enough workers to meet demand.

“There’s too much work and not enough qualified people,” Nijenkamp said.

Anybody in the construction industry or many other industries will tell you, he said, that it is a myth that people from south of the border are taking jobs from Americans.

“That’s the biggest baloney I’ve ever heard,” he said.

Up until about 15 years ago, Nijenkamp said, all his employees were American.

“We had phone calls all the time from people looking for jobs,” he said.

“Now, there are no phone calls, not one American person ever calls us looking for work.”

He said he visited Roswell High School two years ago and spoke to the counselor about how young people could learn the trade while making good money, then, after several years, open their own painting business.

“They can start off making good money, work their way up and make a lot of good money, more than most people do when they come out of college,” he said. “Not one person called.”

Nijenkamp said he and his crews work 14-hour days, six days a week. He said he pays well, but it’s hard finding people willing to show up on time and work hard.

The labor shortage forces him to turn down thousands of dollars’ worth of work nearly every day, he said.

Ultimately, Nijenkamp said he’d like to see the United States fix its immigration problem and let those hungry for work take the jobs others don’t want.

He also alluded to the fact that his labor pool is stifled by a shortage of affordable housing in North Fulton.

People willing to perform manual labor jobs find it hard to find housing, he said.

The absence of affordable housing brings further disparity between the haves and have-nots, according to Frank Norton Jr., CEO of the Gainesville-based Norton Agency.

Roswell businessman Harry Nijenkamp says it is getting increasingly difficult to find good help to staff his painting business.

Norton, who has tracked and reported economic trends in the housing market for the past 25 years, warned recently that appropriate housing to supply industry is a growing problem in Georgia.

“No one is going to drive from Columbus, where they can buy a house for $134,000 and work in Atlanta,” he said at a recent economic conference at Georgia State University. “We’re projecting that affordable housing – houses under $174,000 – will evaporate by the year 2020 in metro Atlanta. You only have a 2.2 months’ supply of houses under $175,000 today, so evaporation could very well be next year.”

Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University, said this is an age-old problem associated with success.

“When an area is successful, it becomes expensive for the basic, unskilled workforce to afford to live there, and the businesses can’t pay the wages that would allow it,” he said. “So it always becomes an issue of how to get the workers.”

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Drive to limit density moves forward, but at slower pace

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With a new ordinance in place protecting established neighborhoods from high-density residential development, city leaders have turned their focus to other areas of the city.

Members of the City Council and the Roswell Planning Commission met last week to see whether Roswell’s unified development code should include parameters on the size and number of living units allowed in areas currently zoned for high-density residential.

But the effort drew pushback from some members of each board and the mayor.

“I’m just trying to figure out what you’re trying to achieve,” said Mayor Jere Wood, adding that the city has long committed to building a “walkable community.”

“How do you create a walkable community when you have people spread out all over?” he asked.

Wood said he fears the city is bent on eliminating choice.

“In some cases, density means quality of life, and in other cases it doesn’t,” he said. “It’s a matter of choice.”

The mayor said he, himself, lives in some of the lowest-density residential in Roswell. At the same time, he added, “I’ve seen some of the best housing in Roswell is the Old Bricks. It’s a wonderful quality of life and in a much higher density, 12 units per acre.”

Council members Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata, who have led the drive to restrict high-density housing, argued that homeowners have a right to know the values of their homes and their quality of life are protected.

One way to do that, they said, is to provide a clear picture of what possible development might occur near their homes.

Workforce: Continued from Page 12 Dhawan said when he was in California, in the late ’90s, Silicon Valley could not get baristas for the Starbucks. So the company ran its own buses from Upton, two hours away, to bring in workers.

“There was no way they could afford to live in that area, no matter what you paid them,” Dhawan said. “So that’s usually the byproduct of success.”

When people live in a certain area, and they don’t want high density, then

Palermo said he thinks it is healthy to establish parameters for residential density, even if they extend to extremes, so nearby property owners have some certainty what the future may hold. Setting a cap on density, he said, is a healthy conversation city leaders should have.

Zapata went further, saying that homeowners should not have to go to bed at night fearing the property next door might be overdeveloped. Nor, he added, should they have to go through the stress of negotiating with a developer to keep a nearby project below a certain density.

But Planning Commissioner Sidney Dodd warned against mapping out a geography that could lead to the extinction of the city’s diversity. He said Roswell has an affluent but aging population, and city leaders should guard against shutting out younger generations from replenishing the diverse demographic.

By pursuing a policy exclusively protective of driving up residential property values, Dodd said, younger generations and middle-class workers might get shut out.

Councilwoman Nancy Diamond agreed, arguing that no one knows what the effect of codifying rigid density guidelines will be 20 years down the road.

She said someone needs to study the long-term effects of the path the city seems to be pursuing. She said the city often draws criticism for hiring consultants, but experts are vital to paint a clear picture in order to make a reasoned decision.

Most agreed that the process should be discussed further before the city takes action. Whether the analysis will be performed by city staff or an outside consultant will be discussed at future meetings. they shouldn’t have high density, he said. But the side effect, he added, is maintaining a workforce for basic, dayto-day jobs.

In these situations, prevalent in some areas of California, businesses must spend more to get workers to jobs..

“Right now, Google is doing that, running in buses and ferries from San Francisco to bring in people to the Google headquarters,” Dhawan said.

“They’re not going to sit around and say the city needs to provide us transportation and buses. They’ve got the money, they’re running it. The small businessman, individually, cannot do that.”

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MILTON, Ga.- Milton’s Atlanta National Golf Club hosted the inaugural Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy Classic last week, the first Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) sanctioned event in the Atlanta area in 10 years. The event is a part of the Symetra Tour, the official development tour for the LPGA. Mike Vajda, tournament director for the event and a Decatur native, said, “We’re ecstatic that it’s here because [Atlanta National] is one of the top courses in the metro area. Having it in the North Fulton area is a plus because of the golf mecca that North Fulton is, and it’s probably one of the best courses the players will play on all season.”

According to Dean Alexander, Head Pro at Atlanta National, there is usually a six- to seven-month process to organize and market Symetra Tour events, but thanks to quick action by the club, its members and organizers, the event was organized in just 75 days.

“The fact that it was put together so quickly is a testament to the LPGA Tour and the Symetra people, tour tournament director Mike Vajda and members who have stepped up and volunteered to help us put this event on,” said Alexander.

He added that the Atlanta National members made up the core of volunteers at the event, as well as housed players during the tournament.

Vajda said, “With the Symetra Tour we rely on members to house the players. Roughly 85 players are being housed by members of Atlanta National and their sister courses, so the members are very much involved. Our volunteer base is made up of members, and we can’t do an event without them.”

Alexander said in addition to members, he also housed players, and it had been a pleasure to host them.

“These ladies are wonderful,” he said. “They are personable, friendly, respectful and appreciative to come and play at a place like this.”

Both Vajda and Alexander say they hope this year’s inaugural event will inspire the Symetra Tour, or even the LPGA Tour, to come back to Atlanta National.

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the metro area in just over 10 years, and the area can certainly support a Symetra or LPGA Tour event, and this is our opportunity to put our stake in the ground. We can only build off of it,” Vajda said.

Alexander did not hesitate when asked if he would like the event to return to Atlanta National, stating, “We want it back every year.”

“If this becomes successful there has been talk that there could even be an LPGA event,” said Alexander. “We want this event to grow. Ladies golf has not been in this market for a long time, and these are the young and upcoming starts of the LPGA Tour, so this is a home-run for the area.”

The $100,000 purse Dark ‘n Stormy Classic was the seventh event of the 23-event season for the Symetra Tour.

The top-10 money earners from the Symetra Tour will earn their LPGA Tour cards at the end of the season.

Laura Wearn of Charlotte, North Carolina, won this year’s tournament with a score of 7 under par.

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Blessed Trinity baseball falls short of state championship three-peat Rival Westminster sweeps Titans 2-0 in Class 3A state championship

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. -- Just hours after the seniors on Blessed Trinity’s baseball team reveled in the joy of graduation, they were hit with the disappointment of losing a state championship series.

The Titans were swept by region rival Westminster in two thrilling games in the Class 3A state championship series Saturday. The Titans were the twotime defending state champions and had beaten Westminster 15-1 and 9-3 earlier in the season.

In both games, the Titans would find themselves down by a run with the bases loaded and two outs in their final at bat. BT was unable to score in either situation, losing Game 1 by the score of 2-1 and the second game 7-6.

Game 1 turned out to be a pitcher’s duel, which all season had played to the advantage of the Titans with their 0.76 team ERA, but they struggled to score runners.

Blessed Trinity’s sole run of Game 1 came on an RBI double from David Dunn in the bottom of the third inning to take the 1-0 lead, but Westminster would respond with a run of its own in the top of the fourth.

Hayden Lehman, BT’s starting pitcher for Game 1, got off to a rough start in the top of the fourth, giving up two singles and hitting a runner to load the bases with no outs. Westminster scored on a sacrifice fly, but Lehman recovered from his shaky start to the inning and threw two strikeouts to end the half-inning and keep the score tied at 1-1.

The defensive battle continued until the first pitch of the sixth inning where Westminster hit a solo home run to give the Wildcats the 2-1 lead. Lehman pitched a complete game for the Titans with 2 earned runs allowed, six strikeouts and one walk. It would be Lehman’s first loss of the season (10-1).

After stranding a runner in the sixth inning, the Titans had their final chance at-bat in the bottom of the seventh. With two outs, Colin Davis became the potential tying run after he doubled.

Davis Dunn then singled to left field. As Davis approached third on

Dunn’s hit, he was given the green light to attempt to score but appeared to stumble and fell hard into third base and needed to be tended to by the BT training staff. After shaking it off, he remained the potential tying run at third.

Still keeping their hopes alive, Jake Lundkovsky walked to load the bases for DH CJ Abrams.

On the second pitch of his at-bat, Abrams hit a one-hop grounder to the first baseman. Abrams attempted to evade the tag but was called out, earning Westminster the win and a 1-0 series lead.

If Game 1 was a defensive battle, Game 2 was anything but, with 13 total runs and 24 total hits.

Blessed Trinity, playing as the away team in Game 2, opened the scoring with three runs in the top of the first.

However, the Wildcats clawed back with two runs in the bottom of the inning, starting a multitude of lead changes throughout the game.

Westminster took its first lead of the game, 4-3, in the bottom of the third inning.

BT would then lead 5-4 after the top of the fourth from two RBI doubles from CJ Abrams and Conor Davis.

Westminster scored three runs in the bottom of the inning to take a 7-5 lead with help from two BT errors and a walk with the bases loaded.

Abrams opened the sixth inning with a triple, his second extra-base hit of the game, and would score on a Zach Bogosian ground ball, cutting the Wildcats’ lead to 7-6, but it would be the Titan’s last run of the game.

BT pitcher Cole McNamee made quick work of the Wildcats in the bottom of the inning to keep the lead at 7-6 as the Titans came to bat, needing a run to keep their season and hopes of

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Local couple CNBC’s top franchisees in Ga. Klauberts flourish in recession-proof business; named an American Star Franchisee

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Brian and Nola Klaubert worked as professionals with good corporate futures ahead of them.

He was an engineer with KimberlyClark, and she was an accountant.

But they came to the conclusion that if you work for someone else, you are never as in control of your future as when you have your own business.

So they decided to seek out independence running their own business.

“You can have a terrific job and be great at what you do. But if you work for someone else, you are not in control of your destiny,” Brian Klaubert said.

From a business perspective, the couple was looking for a franchise with staying power.

“We were leaving jobs with great security, so we didn’t want a boom-andbust type of industry,” Klaubert said.

They found what they were looking for in a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise.

“Today, our boss is our customer. If we serve our customers well, then we will have incredible job security.”

The Klauberts certainly have found the right formula for success. Today they own three franchises and have been named CNBC’s American Star Franchisee in Georgia.

In 2000 they opened their first Christian Brothers Automotive franchise. They were attracted by the Chris-

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tian Brothers philosophy in that all people should treat others in the way they want to be treated.

“It comes down to being respectful and honest with customers and running the business with integrity. That appealed to us,” Klaubert said.

They liked the idea that if they gave good, honest service to their customers and created relationships, then they could build a business that would last and grow.

Klaubert said that is exactly what happened. They opened a second franchise in 2008 and their third in 2012 – one in Johns Creek (10879 Jones Bridge Road), one in Suwanee and one in Dacula.

“We’ve found our own business to be rewarding and provides a certain type of security,” he said.

The husband-and-wife team of Brian and Nola Klaubert has been named CNBC’s America’s Star Franchisees for Georgia.

With revenues of $4.5 million and projected growth of 10 percent, that is a certain type of security also.

So the Klauberts are successful, but CNBC looks beyond the numbers. What did Brian think made their franchise stand out?

“We try very hard to satisfy our customers, and we don’t like to turn away business. Many places will take a quick look at a problem, and if it looks difficult they pass on to the dealer,” he said. “We don’t do that. We have the equipment, the training and the experience to do the work ourselves.”

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There are close to 3,000 franchise companies in the United States collectively contributing more than $1 trillion annually to the economy. That said, it was no easy for task CNBC to crown 50 franchise business owners — one for each U.S. state — as America’s Star Franchisees.

More than 28,500 individual franchisees, representing 364 franchise brands, were vetted by CNBC’s research partner the Franchise Business Review.

It gauged satisfaction with their franchise system and significant financial success, including an income and return on investment that is above the industry average.

They found these successful franchisees have a lot in common.

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Atlanta economy a high mix of growth economies Are you afraid I write all the time about what local communities are doing to improve their living and working environments. But it occurred to me last week that maybe it’s time to step GEOFF SMITH back and consider Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Metro Atlanta as a whole.

Atlanta is home to the headquarters of 13 Fortune 500 companies and 4 Fortune 100 companies that include Home Depot, UPS, Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines. The next 6 largest include Southern Company, Genuine Parts, First Data, HD Supply Holdings, SunTrust Banks and Coca-Cola Enterprises. It hosts 23 Fortune 1000 companies.

A report prepared by IHS Global Insight puts Atlanta as the 10th largest metropolitan U.S. economy in terms of gross metropolitan product. The order was New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington D.C., Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco-Oakland, Philadelphia, and Boston.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2015 Metro Atlanta had the highest percentage of year-toyear job growth compared to the other 12 largest U.S. metro areas. Atlanta companies added more than 86,500 jobs last year. And according to the recruiting website Glassdoor, Atlanta currently has 94,925 job openings.

According to a PNC report, most of those jobs were in the high-tech professional services industry, with significant growth also coming in the education, healthcare and manufacturing sectors. All of this growth has fueled growth in consumer-related industries such as retail and leisure/ hospitality sectors.

The PNC report also noted that Atlanta is a well-educated city, with

over 36 percent of adults over the age of 25 holding at least a bachelor’s degree. This compares with 30 percent nationally.

Atlanta leaders have done a brilliant job in attracting a very diverse set of industries. The low cost of living and mild weather have always been a great draw to companies looking to relocate. The low cost of living means companies can pay their workers less.

I do mortgages all the time for people moving from Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. I’ve seen them sell their $650,000-bungalows and move to Atlanta into large $550,000 houses with professional kitchens, twice the number of bedrooms, finished basements and huge yards. Even the teenagers don’t mind moving when they see those houses. With that very tasty carrot hanging out there, local leaders have been able to attract companies and develop very strong hubs in a variety of industries, including transportation and logistics, life science-businesses which are also attracted by the presence of the CDC, information technology, data storage, payroll technology, film and many others.

Playing off of its major airport, global location and the 1996 Olympics, Atlanta has positioned itself as a major international city. It is one of 10 U.S. cities that has been named an “alpha city” in that is in an important node in the global economic system, according to a report from Loughborough University.

Most economists are predicting strong growth forecasts for Atlanta, mainly because many of the industries in Atlanta are high-growth industries.

We are certainly seeing signs of a successful and growing economy. Cities are improving their city centers in an effort to compete with one another for residents. The local corporations are donating large sums of money to improve infrastructure in an effort to be able to maintain and recruit tal-

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ented and skilled employees. One such project has been the Atlanta Beltline whose capital improvements have been largely funded with corporate donations.

Traffic, while serving as everyone’s number one complaint about Atlanta, is also a sign of that growth (and our inability to keep up with it). Local leaders are working hard to find the incredible amounts of money required to fund the necessary improvements that could help alleviate some traffic concerns. Georgia spent fewer dollars on transportation infrastructure than most other states until last year when a few state lawmakers pushed a bill through that increased spending by more than $1 billion a year.

Another sign of growth is the very low inventory of houses in the metro area. Sellers are getting multiple-bid offers and selling their homes after only days on the market. People are moving to Atlanta, and homebuilders are having a hard time keeping up.

In all, Atlanta is a pretty outstanding economy with resources that most U.S. cities wish they had. We are not on the beach, but we are close enough.

We are not in the mountains, but we are close enough. We don’t have any good professional sports teams right now, but at least construction of the new stadiums are providing hundreds of new jobs.

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

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Forsyth Commissioners approves Buford Highway overlay

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After months of deliberation and debate, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the Buford Highway Overlay District May 19.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard gave an overview on the overlay.

“This has been a process where a lot of care has been taken to try and strike a balance between responsible land use and also addressing concerns by those that are impacted, particularly the property owners,” Jarrard said.

The last time the board discussed the overlay was at its April 26 work session, he said.

He was given instruction to look into the fencing requirements, flags on

properties, landscape strips and the way the county has staggered some of the land use prohibitions traveling farther down Buford Road toward the river.

In December 2015, the board saw a presentation from the Buford Highway Overlay committee. In discussing the proposed overlay district, the committee is seeking to enhance the district’s overall character and design, recommend baseline design and development standards and promote a high quality of life for county residents as well as a vibrant and attractive Buford Highway corridor.

Tim Dineen, who is on the committee and led the presentation, said electronic game centers, adult entertainment and retail, pawn shops, pool halls and tattoo and massage parlors

are on the not-recommended list.

The board agreed May 19 to add car dealerships east of East Echols Road, car dealerships and parking decks on any parcel of less than seven acres between Nuckolls Road and East Echols Road, and theaters, except if otherwise located in a planned commercial or mixed-use development, to the prohibited list.

Large-scale retail east of East Echols Road and on any parcel of less than seven acres between Nuckolls Road and East Echols Road are also now prohibited.

“It is our recommendation that certain design standards be implemented to enhance the visual continuity of the area, aesthetic quality and commercial appeal,” Dineen said.

Those standards include the design

of parking, speed bumps, landscaping and retaining walls.

“Attractive, dense, mature landscaping is of particular concern to the committee. We recommend that the commissioners adopt a standard that will meet these concerns,” he said.

“We advise that certain architectural standards be enforced throughout the district to ensure design conformity, commercial desirability and an attractive destination for consumers.”

Windward Parkway provided an example of an attractive commercial development with trees, fencing, posts, sidewalk, setbacks and pediments. The Windermere entrance on Ga. 20 was another roadway the committee found appealing.

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feature a full coffee bars. The new store is open for 6 am – 3 pm Monday thru Friday, 6:30 am – 2 pm Saturday and 7 am – 2 pm on Sunday.

SCHOLARSHIPS

South Forsyth. (Not pictured: Haley Hubbard, North Forsyth; Carrie Kaufmann, Lambert.)

In the past 11 years, the foundation has awarded $435,000 in scholarships to 122 exceptional high schools seniors within Sawnee EMC’s seven-county service area.

“Supporting those in need in our communities, and helping these outstanding students continue their education is a key part of meeting the Foundation’s core mission” said Dennis Anderson, chairman of the Foundation’s board.

REAL ESTATE Bagel Boys owners Dan Brook left, and John Lamb.

Bagel Boys Cafes opens third location May 15 SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Bagel Boys Cafes recently opened their third location at 6355 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs.

“We’re very excited to be in the new location,” said Lamb. “I ran a store in the Perimeter area for 4 years and it’s great market for our concept. There are a lot of daytime workers and families in the area.”

Bagel Boys owners and Alpharetta residents John Lamb and Dan Brook opened their first store in 2004 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta. The two expanded in 2010 when they opened their second store on Kimball Bridge Road.

The restaurants serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week. They feature fresh made bagels and breads as well as made-to-order sandwiches, paninis, wraps and salads.

The Kimball Bridge and Sandy Springs locations

Sixteen seniors from Sawnee EMC’s seven-county service area were each awarded $4,000 scholarships from the Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation.

Sawnee scholarships go to 16 local seniors CUMMING, Ga. —The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded each of 16 area seniors with a $4,000 scholarship.

The recipients, pictured above, and their high schools include, front row, from left, Caroline Bourneuf, South Forsyth; Caroline Duckworth, North Forsyth; Megan Grochau, Lambert; William Hensley and Sneha Iyer, both from Johns Creek; Samira Kanetkar, Chattahoochee; Dana Little, Dawson County. Back row, from left, Madison Mitchell, Lambert; Shwetha Mudalegundi, South Forsyth; Chad Newstrom, West Hall; Ashlyn Payne, Johns Creek; Claire Roop, Creekview; Yaquelin Sanchez, Forsyth Central; Jacob Sparks,

Harry Norman promotes Vaughn NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Kathy Vaughn has been promoted to vice president and managing broker for the Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton office Vaughn, who began her real estate career in 1999 as a sales associate, attained the Graduate of Realtors Institute, GRI designation, along with her associate broVAUGHN ker license in 2002. After joining the management team of Harry Norman Realtors, she earned the Phoenix Award in 2010 and is a lifetime member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. She has been a senior marketing consultant with Harry Norman for 13 years.

As the vice president and managing broker of the North Fulton office, Vaughn oversees the office’s daily operations as well as taking an active role in every aspect of the business – including helping sales associates grow their business, cultivating new business opportunities, marketing initiatives and recruiting.

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ALPHARETTA ARTS STREETFEST

Alpharetta presents its 12th Annual Alpharetta Art StreetFest Memorial Day weekend, featuring original art, live music, great cuisine and free activities. This family-friendly event will be held rain or shine May 2829, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Alpharetta’s historic district. For more information, visit alpharettaartsstreetfest. splashfestivals.com.

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Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EVENTS: CUMMING MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

What: The city of Cumming presents its free 21st annual Memorial Day Ceremony with a flag dedication, live music, rifle salute and keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Reed Barry.

When: Friday, May 27, 11 a.m.

Where: Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net

Rotary Club of Alpharetta with host their Memorial Day Tribute with performances, keynote speaker Captain Alec Fraser and more.

When: Monday, May 30, 8:30 a.m.

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

OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: “Troublesome Times: The Civil War in Roswell” includes free informational panels and display cases with items from the city of Roswell’s archives.

When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

What: The city of Alpharetta and the

What: Anyone interested in public art and its future in Milton is invited to the first Milton Public Art Initiative meeting to discuss the goals and directions of the Milton Public Art Commission.

When: Thursday, June 2, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us, sarah. ladart@cityofmiltonga.us

DATE NIGHT ON THE RIVER

What: Come relax at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on this adults-only, 2 ½-hour sunset evening paddle. Ages 21 and older.

When: Ongoing 5-9 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 general public, $25 members More info: Check availability and register at chattnaturecenter.org/families/ canoe-programs

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ROSWELL FREE FAMILY MOVIE SERIES

HERITAGE DAY IN MAY: CIVIL WAR

MILTON PUBLIC ART INITIATIVE MEETING

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS:

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate making traditional southern food over the open flame in a free class.

When: May 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, Cook House, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: “Inside Out” will play for free at Riverside Park as part of B98.5’s “B at the Movies” series along with concessions, games and prizes.

When: Saturday, May 28, at dusk Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: b985.com

What: Best-selling author Karen White will be available to sign copies of her new book “Flight Patterns” at the Roswell Bookmiser.

When: Wednesday, June 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell More info: Reserve seats by calling 770993-1555

MILTON MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Milton will hold its free ninth annual Memorial Day Ceremony with guest speaker Lieutenant General James Helmly, fundraisers and more.

When: Monday, May 30, 10 a.m.

Where: Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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., through Oct. 29.

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

ROSWELL REMEMBERS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Roswell remembers Memorial Day with a free program featuring guest speaker Major General Ronald Johnson.

When: Monday, May 30, opens 10 a.m., program starts 11 a.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: RoswellMemorialDay.com, 770-640-3253

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: UNDER THE PINES AT MATILDA’S

What: Caleb Warren and the Perfect Gentleman will perform at Matilda’s Cottage as part of the outdoor “Under the Pines” series.

When: Saturday, May 28, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Under the Pines at Matilda’s, 377 South Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $15 online, $20 at the door; Kids under 16 are free when accompanied by parent.

More info: matildascottage.com

GUYS AND DOLLS JR. MUSICAL

What: Play on Players Theatre presents the award-winning musical comedy Guys and Dolls Jr. about rolling the dice and falling in love under the lights of Broadway. Appropriate for all ages.

When: June 1-3, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lambert High School, 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee Cost: $8-$13 More info: Purchase tickets at playonplayers.com

GLASS HARP PERFORMANCE WITH BRIEN ENGEL

What: Musician Brien Engel’s free performance with a glass harp and the traditional Mbira from Zimbabwe will captivate audiences of all ages.

When: Thursday, June 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILITARY & HISTORY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is hosting a book sale for biographies, memoirs, history books and other found treasures from a generous donation of a private collection.

When: Saturday, May 28 Where: Friends of the Milton Library, 845 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: bill.lusk@cityofmiltonga.us

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Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center More info: dekalbanimalservices.com, fultonanimalservices.com or lifelineanimal.org

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

FORSYTH COUNTY SUMMER READING KICK-OFF CARNIVAL

What: The Forsyth County Public Library will celebrate the start of the summer reading program with free fun performances, balloon art, carnival games, multiple prizes and more.

When: Tuesday, May 31, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

SMALL, SMALL WORLD

What: Funded by the city of Johns Creek, the library will host free programs throughout June to teach children ages 2-4 about music, movement, art and literature around the world.

Registration required.

When: Wednesday, June 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE:

JOHNS CREEK SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

What: The summer reading program will start with a free magic show by Ken Scott.

When: Wednesday, June 1, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

ROSWELL SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

What: The Roswell branch will start its summer reading program with a free visit by award-winning author of “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda,” Becky Albertalli.

When: Wednesday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: ‘PICK A MAY FLOWER’ FOR $20

What: All dogs over 25 pounds and all cats may be adopted from LifeLine’s shelters for $20. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines, a $250 value at no cost.

When: Throughout May

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

What: The Dave Matthews Band, as part of their 25th anniversary, will perform at Lakewood Amphitheatre.

When: Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m.

Where: Lakewood Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta Cost: Ticket prices vary.

More info: davematthewsband.com

ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

What: The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to midtown with its familiar southern charm, tasting tents, wine lunches, cooking classes, pop-up Vineyard and much more.

When: June 2-5, all day Where: Loews Atlanta Hotel, 1065 Peachtree St., Atlanta Cost: Tickets starting at $45 More info: atlfoodandwinefestival.com

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

The waterfalls of High Shoals Creek Waterfall viewing is a popular pastime of many who enjoy the out-of-doors, and northern Georgia is a great place to find plenty of falls to check out.

STEVE HUDSON One of my Get Outside Georgia, favorite sets of Chattahoochee Media Group cascades is a pair of falls on High Shoals Creek not far north of Helen via GA 17/75 via Forest Service Road 283 Forest Service Road 283 is a gravel road which turns right off GA 17/75 about two miles north of Unicoi Gap. Look for the sign to the High Shoals Scenic Area; if you come to Highway 180, you’ve gone too far and missed the turn.

It’s an interesting ride to the trailhead on the Forest Service road, for along the way you’ll actually ford a creek. Yes, not long after you turn off of GA 17/75, the road crosses the creek without benefit of a bridge.

Believe me, your kids will love this part of the adventure! It goes without saying, but be sure that your car can make the crossing before you try it.

The trailhead is on your left at a sharp bend about 1.3 miles beyond the ford.

Hiking in from the trailhead, you’ll initially make a 0.7-mile descent toward High Shoals Creek. Eventually you’ll cross the creek on a small wooden footbridge, and then – about three-tenths of a mile beyond the footbridge – is Blue Hole Falls.

As you approach this waterfall, you may hear it before you see it.

Look to the left of the trail as you near the falls, and you may be able to see the top portion of the falls below you through the vegetation. Just beyond that point, a spur trail goes off to the left and leads you to a viewing platform where you can linger and appreciate the falls.

At Blue Hole Falls, the creek drops about 25 feet over a rock face into a beautiful plunge pool – the “blue hole.” Some say that the plunge pool is 20 feet deep.

After checking out Blue Hole Falls, return to the main trail and continue following it downstream. Stay on the main trail as you make your way further down the creek, and after about four-tenths of a mile you’ll come to

High Shoals Falls, the second major falls on this creek.

High Shoals Falls is much different from Blue Hole Falls. At High Shoals Falls, the creek dances down a high rock face, fanning out over the rocks as it does so. It is a beautiful waterfall, especially if you are fortunate enough to visit when the creek is flowing strongly after a few days of rain. Here, as at Blue Hole Falls, an observation platform provides great viewing access.

When you visit these falls, by all means bring your camera. If you have a small tripod, bring that with you too. Each of these falls offers great opportunities for spectacular waterfall photos. Just stay on the viewing platforms. Do not try to climb the falls.

After viewing High Shoals Falls, return to the main trail and backtrack to return to the trailhead. Yes, it’s 1.4 miles of mostly uphill hiking on the way back. But these waterfalls are worth the effort, don’t you think?

Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH” will help you discover great hiking close to home in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Ask Pam, your local expert in Alzheimer’s Disease

Long Distance Caregiving; When Your Parent Says “I’m Fine” When an elderly parent lives out of town, it is easy to believe they are doing ok on their own. Long distance phone calls end with the familiar refrain “I’m fine”. It is only when you visit that you notice things might not be OK. At their residence, you notice the mail is piled up, the yard is overgrown or the laundry is not done. They might look pale because they are not taking their medications or they have bruises from bumping into the furniture or falling.

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Living with Alzheimer’s Disease Part One: Surveys in recent years show that, even more than death, older adults fear the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And with good reason: each year, approximately 350,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with the condition.

This raises a few great questions that we are going to start exploring: Can Alzheimer’s be prevented or delayed?

Is this disease tied directly to family genetics? What are things that can be done to keep your brain engaged and active? What resources are available for loved one with the disease and family members? What are early warning signs?...Research shows that there are some things that can help prevent or prolong Alzheimer’s, knowledge is power, so let’s learn more about this disease.

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia. Dementia is the deterioration of memory, language, personality and the ability to process information. Alzheimer’s disease is not only the condition that leads to dementia; other causes include stroke, chronic alcohol

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Hopewell Middle School band recognized as superior ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Hopewell Middle School sixth-grade band, directed by Audrey Murphy, earned a superior rating at the Trills and Thrills Music Festival April 30.

The Hopewell Middle School band program aims to instill a “lifelong understanding and appreciation of music and performance skills” by exposing students to a variety of performance settings and events. One particularly exciting event that the students enjoy is the Trills and Thrills Festival, a one-day concert experience for middle school bands, orchestras and choirs.

The festival begins with a performance in front of a panel of master judges, allowing students to showcase the skills they have mastered throughout the year.

The performances are evaluated and scored according to the scale Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair and Poor. Following the performance, the musical mini-fest continues with a trip to Six Flags Over Georgia park as a reward for all the hard work and dedication the students demonstrated in preparing for the festival.

This year, participants included the Hopewell’s sixth-grade band. For several years now the director, Murphy, has taken performance groups to this festival. Students had a lot to gain from this experience. The program gave performers the motivation to work hard in their music education. Additionally, the judge’s comments, though critical, pushed them to attain deeper mastery of the art.

This year, the music festival was definitely a success. The students were able to display a high level of skill, confidence and musicianship. They also had an excellent time at Six Flags.

The Hopewell Middle School sixth-grade band recently received a superior rating for their musical ability and performance.

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The Hopewell Middle School demonstrate their musical mastery at the GMEA performance evaluation, where they gained a superior rating.

HMS Symphonic Band earns superior rating MILTON, Ga. — The Hopewell Middle School Symphonic Band, led by director Audrey Murphy, was recently recognized by the Georgia Music Educators Association for their superior performance in concert and in sight-reading. The GMEA District V Large Group performance evaluation prepared the most difficult music the group has had to face so far.

Their final ranking of Superior demonstrated the talent and hard work put in by all of the students and the director. The HMS Symphonic Band has consistently earned superior ratings at GMEA District V Large Group performance evaluation in the past.

Peace Pole planted at BFES to support #BeKind campaign MILTON, Ga. — Girl Scout Troop 11743 recently completed their Junior Bronze Award project by planting a Peace Pole garden at Birmingham Falls Elementary School.

The troop chose to the project to symbolize the wish for world peace, to remind passersby about the spirit of harmony and to provide a silent visual for peace to prevail on Earth.

Members estimate that there are more than 200,000 peace poles around the world to bring about a global community and inspire kindness.

The troop hopes to amplify that message by their construction of a local peace pole. Another peach pole can be found at Freedom Park, which was dedicated by the Milton-Windward Rotary Club.

The peace pole the troop planted also supports the #BeKind movement started at BFES. This year, the students encouraged one another to demonstrate kindness in all that they do and to understand that even the simplest acts of kindness can go a long way.

The movement hopes that by focusing on the positive power of kindness,

the school can curtail or even eliminate bullying.

Members of Troop 11743 include Reagan Kate Costanzo, Emilie Cobb, Brynn Abraham, Maddie Flores, Marisa Telipsky, Chloe Hutt, Ashley Duve, Caroline Nickel, Solo Lowit, Gabby Stanley, Lily Guzman, Ella Butler, Evie Christensen and Cayley Brock.

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Milton track and field senior signs with Furman

MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School senior and soon-tobe Furman University athlete Riley Burr concluded her high school running career with victories in both the 800 meters and 1600 meters at the GA High School state track and field championship the May 6-8 weekend in Albany.

On the first evening of the meet, Burr captured the 1600m title in the 6A, largest schools, division with a new school record. Her 4:48.80 time was a clear victory by over 5-seconds and a personal best. After winning her semi-final race in the 800m on Friday, Milton High School senior Riley Burr finished her Burr then captured her high school track and field career by capturing second state title by winning the 800m on Saturday two state titles before signing on with Furman University. in the meet’s best performance time of 2:10.60.

That mark was another personal best and new Milton school record, breaking the existing mark for that distance by close to half-a-second.

Burr’s two state victories are the first state titles at the girls meet for Milton since 2012 and the first in any running event since 1974.

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Appen Media captures 21 national awards Named 2nd overall in ‘Best of the Best’ at annual conference in San Diego SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – For the third year in a row Appen Media Group came back from the annual Association of Free Community Newspapers Conference hands full of national awards.

“We were really pleased to come away with 21 awards when you consider there were more than 1,400 submissions among the categories for judging,” said Appen Media Group General Manager Hans Appen. “And we were only 1 point away from tying for the ‘Best of Show’ Award, which would have been three in a row.”

“But I could not have been more proud of our people. They really showed we keep the bar for excellence high at Appen Media,” he said.

The awards are for editorial excellence, design creativity and dramatic, graphic designs that yield eye-catching ads. Appen Media won awards across all categories.

Again leading the charge this year was Senior Graphic Designer David Brown with six of the awards. They included three firsts for design ads. In the category of Fitness, Fashion or Beauty Ad he took first and second. He scored a third for Use of Art/Photography Service and Single Ad Color.

“I’m just proud to be part of a team that is invested in producing good quality work,” Brown said. “We are always challenging each other to be better, and it pays off.”

Graphic designer and publisher of the Northside Woman magazine Suzanne Pacey won 3 awards – a first for Best Special Section or Promotion, a third for General Excellence, Gloss and honorable mention for Best Feature Article Layout.

Production and Newsroom Manager A.J. McNaughton received 3 awards including first in the Best Ad Design Contest. His redesign of the Herald newspapers garnered him a second place for Most Improved, 26% Editorial or More (largest classification). And he scored another second in the Best Ad

“Let Fulton Commission Right Own Ship” (2nd).

He then took first and third place in the Best Original Writing – Opinion classification with “What’s a High School Diploma Really Worth” (1st) and “Full City Council Needed Now More Than Ever” (3rd).

Finally, Hurd took second place in the Best Original News Article category for “Swatter Meets Bulldog, Swatter Loses,” the story of Johns Creek Police Detective Sgt. B. A. Finley’s dogged determination to hunt down a dangerous cyber bully.

“I never really thought I would do so well, even though I did like those columns,” Hurd said. “But I was glad that

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Senior Account Executive Mike Dorman took second in the Best Sales Presentation.

On the Editorial side of the ledger, Appen Media earned 6 writing and photography awards.

Forsyth Herald Editor Kathleen Sturgeon won a third place for Best Original Photography, Color News Article. That is one of the most highly competitive categories in the competition.

She won for her cover story: “Forsyth in the Forefront.”

Executive Editor Hatcher Hurd took home 5 editorial awards in two classifications. He won first and second place in the Original Writing, Column/To Educate classification for “APS Cheating Scandal Has No Winners” (1st) and

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‘Cyber SWATing’ won an award because it really goes to Sgt. Finley. He put in a year of his life putting together the clues and following the cyber trail that put away that so-and-so.”

Hans Appen said it makes him proud to see so many Appen Media employees recognized for their hard work.

“We hear a lot from our readers and our advertisers how much they enjoy our newspapers, how much they like to get them every week. But when you get this kind of recognition from your peers in the industry, it means a lot,” said Appen. “We see awards like these as a challenge to keep doing better. And our goal is make our publications better still.”

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Agnes Appleby, left, and Karen Fowler have been involved with the Milton Senior Center since before it moved to its current location.

Milton celebrates 25 years of senior services

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — For the past 25 years, the senior communities in Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Milton have been supported and cared for by Senior Services North Fulton.

And in order to celebrate that milestone, the group is celebrating at all the locations throughout the year. The first party was held May 19.

Milton Senior Center manager Karen Fowler has either been volunteering or working for the center for more than three years. She said her favorite part of her job is getting to meet the seniors.

“You realize you’re really part of their family and they’re part of ours,” she said. “My favorite thing is spending time with them.”

The goal is to make the center a home away from home for the seniors, but coincidentally, it became a home away from home for Fowler, too.

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The group relies heavily on donations and the support of the cities. The Milton center opened in 2012, and is located at 15690 Hopewell Road.

“The city of Milton has been wonderful to us in every way,” she said.

In 1991, Dorothy Benson founded Senior Services North Fulton, “to provide programs and services for the older adults who live in north Fulton County,” according to the group’s website.

The company now offers Meals on Wheels, senior center programming, in -home services, senior health and wellness initiatives, advocacy, resource and referral services, and transportation.

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CITY OF MILTON JUNE 2016 TAX SALE STACEY INGLIS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CITY OF MILTON STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Under and by virtue of certain tax Fi.Fa.’s issued by the City of Milton, Fulton County Georgia. In favor of the City of Milton and, against the following named persons and the property as described immediately below their respective name(s).

There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the Steps of City Hall in Milton, Fulton County Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in June 2016 the same being June 7, 2016.

The following property will be sold between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The properties listed below and described, or as much thereof as will satisfy the City tax execution on the respective individual, will be sold. The properties hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in the City of Milton, Fulton County, State of Georgia. The years for which said Fi.Fa.’s are issued and levied are stated below the name of the owner in each case.

This is a buyer beware sale and all property will be sold as is. The City makes no warranty, neither expressed nor implied, as to title.

Properties are sold under the power of a tax sale deed with specific rights of redemption.

Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, all taxes, advertising cost and recording fees. Pursuant to Georgia Law, payment will be required within one (1) hour of the completion of the tax sale. In the event a bid is not properly paid, the property shall be re-offered at 2:00 PM on the day of the sale, or the following day that being June 8, 2016.

File #-- 4 Map/Parcel Number: 21-5471-0972-005-8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Kawakami, Hideyuki Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 54395/298 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 21 -5471-0972005-8, in Land Lot 927 of the 2nd Land District, 1st Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 5, Block A, Windcrest Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 218, Page 139, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 54395, Page 298, known as 145 Galecrest Drive.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 6 Map/Parcel Number: 22-3470-0927-020-7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Gardner, Linda Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 18098/15 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22-3470-0927-0207, in Land Lot 928, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 18098, Page 15, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Chadwick Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 9 Map/Parcel Number: 22-3540-0876-056-8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Dubovoy, Igor Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa

Reference Deed: 53133/695 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -3540-0876-0568, in Land Lots 925-876 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.14 acres, more or less, being Lot 12, Westminister Place Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 355, Page 11, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53133, Page 695, known as 520 Burlwood Drive.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 10 Map/Parcel Number: 22-3560-1019-028-8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Blackwell, Hazel A N, Administrator ETAL Current Property Owner: Blackwell, Hazel Annette Nelson; Nelson, Ralph John; Perkins, Patricia Diane Nelson; Henry, Gloria Sue Nelson; Nelson, Ricky David Reference Deed: 14134/345 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22-3560-1019-0288, in Land Lot 1010 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 14134, Page 345, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 13090 Arnold Mill Road.

Years Due: 2012 - 2015 File #-- 11 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3690 0995 063 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Pressley, Julian Timothy Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 39145/489

Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3690 0995 063 8, in Land Lot 995 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 2.157 acres, more or less, described in Deed Book 39145, Page 489, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 100 Dorris Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 13 Map/Parcel Number: 22-3770-0520-022-1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Collecting Gaits Farm LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 54997/197 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -3770-0520-0221, in Land Lot 520 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.0472 acres, more or less, described in Deed Book 54997, Page 197, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Taylor Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 14 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3780 0633 105 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: SP Casey Construction Inc Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 41294/154 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3780 0633 105 6, in Land Lot 633, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County,

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Georgia, containing 1.427 acres, more or less, being the Common Area Lake of Marshall’s Pond Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 287, Page 124 and Plat Book 339, Page 13, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 41294, Page 154, located on Marshalls Cove.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 15 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3800 0736 042 3 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Batesville Road Investors, LLC Current Property Owner: Cornerstone Bank Reference Deed: 52167/319 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3800 0736 042 3, in Land Lots 736 & 777, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.33 acres, more or less, being the Common Area Detention/Water Quality Pond 1 of High Grove Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 363, Page 59, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 52167, Page 319, known as 504 Gables Run. Years Due: 2015 File #-- 20 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -3911-0488-034-6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: The Mary P. Schick Trust Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 48189/7 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -39110488-034-6, in Land Lots 488 & 521 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 3, Block A, Tullamore Subdivision, Unit 1, Section 3, shown in Plat Book 158, Page 102, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 48189, Page 7, known as 575 Tullmore Way. Years Due: 2015 File #-- 21 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -3930-0593-045-1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Zapata, Osiel Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 49004/34 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -3930-0593-0451, in Land Lots 593 & 632 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 4, The Oaks at Crabapple Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 300, Page 105, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this

reference, described in Deed Book 49004, Page 34, known as 585 Bienville Court.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 28 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4001 1135 027 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: TND Crabapple Investments, LLC Current Property Owner: TI Crabapple Station, LLC Reference Deed: 50000/406 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4001 1135 027 4, in Land Lot 1135, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.85 acres, more or less, described in Deed Book 50000, Page 406, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Crabapple Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 32 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -4250-0628-030-2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Navin, Joseph W. & Valerie R Current Property Owner: Christian Trust as a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Societh FSB Reference Deed: 54997/13 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -4250-0628-0302, in Land Lot 627 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.0381 acres, more or less, being Lot 220, White Columns Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 220, Page 28, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 54997, Page 13, known as 1420 Rolling Links Drive.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 34 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -4440-0815-047-0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Meisters, Marts & Inara Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 49687/22 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -4440-0815047-0, in Land Lot 815 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 3.9 acres, more or less, being Lot 4, The Farms at Crabapple Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 181, Page 101, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 49687, Page 22, known as 14020 Cowart Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 44 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -4450-0888-015-6

Defendant(s) in FiFa: Salvatierra, Jose Current Property Owner: Salvatierra, Marisol Reference Deed: 25995/327; 29273/602 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -4450-0888-0156, in Land Lot 888 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.66 acres, more or less, being part of Lot 1, shown in Plat Book 212, Page 23, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 29273, Page 602, known as 13680 Bethany Road.

Years Due: 2014 - 2015 File #-- 74 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4690 0315 039 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Dockery, Willis A Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 6663/480 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4690 0315 039 9, in Land Lot 315, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 5.1 acres, more or less, being property described in Deed Book 6663, Page 480, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Henderson Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 84 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -4890-0619-099-4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Buford Finance Company, LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 47546/627 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -4890-0619-0994, in Land Lot 619 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 1, North Fields Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 214, Page 90, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47546, Page 627, known as 400 North Fields Pass.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 85 Map/Parcel Number: 22-4900-0678-045-3 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Thames, Leaundre & Vickie L. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 29203/94 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -49000678-045-3, in Land Lot 678 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Yakima, Washington, was arrested May 10 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI and no headlights. ►► Anthony Leonard Fortuna, 26, of Atlanta, was arrested April 22 on Oak Street in Roswell for DUI and following too close. ►► Ronnie O. Evans, 64, of Zion Circle, Roswell, was arrested April 22 on

Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, following too close and hit-andrun. ►► Glenn Stuart Montgomery, 65, of Wood Creek Court, Roswell, was arrested April 23 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Abdoulaye Deme, 36, of Sandy Springs, was arrested April 23 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Allen Loranzo Brown Jr., 28, of Atlanta, was arrested April 23 on East

County, Georgia, being Lot 3, Stratforde Estate at Hopewell Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 205, Page 124, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 29203, Page 94, known as 720 Stratforde Drive.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 89 Map/Parcel Number: 22-5061-0618-006-0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Current Property Owner: MDA Investments, LLC Reference Deed: 55008/574 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -5061-0618006-0, in Land Lots 618 & 619 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.13 acres, more or less, being Lot 1, Champion View Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 183, Page 107, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 55008, Page 574, known as 2643 Francis Road.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 102 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5240 0831 110 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: LIU Investment Partners, LLLP Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 46485/68; 43884/450; 28692/38; 28692/41; 28692/44 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5240 0831 110 5, in Land Lot 831, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, Deed Book 46485, Page 68, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on State Highway 9.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 104 Map/Parcel Number: 22-5270-1042-085-5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Kumar, Sampath &

Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI and expired tag.

DRUG arrests ►► Matthew Christian Parker, 26, of

Sunfish Bend, Milton, was arrested May 11 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Michael Kentel McLemore, 31, of Sandy Springs, was arrested April 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and loitering.

Sripriya Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 41939/236 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -5270-1042085-5, in Land Lots 1041 & 1042 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.037 acre, more or less, being Lot 119, Building 22, Park at Windward Village Subdivision, Phase One, Unit II, shown in Plat Book 221, Page 41-43, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, Deed Book 41939, Page 236, known as 2967 Commonwealth Point.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 112 Map/Parcel Number: 22 -5330-0324-112-6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Tuscany Homes Inc Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53475/632 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -5330-0324-1126, in Land Lot 324 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.324 acres, more or less, being Lot 298, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club Subdivision, Phase 2-East, shown in Plat Book 327, Page 65, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53475, Page 632, known as 15994 Manor Club Drive.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 114 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5340 0396 043 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Khoury, Joelle Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 47427/625 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5340 0396 043 4, in Land Lot 396, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 115, Phase 1C, The Manor Golf Course

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and Country Club Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 280, Pages 92, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47427, Page 625, known as 3274 Watsons Bend.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 116 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5340 0398 026 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: 3084 Watsons Bend LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53687/216 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5340 0398 026 7, in Land Lot 398, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 30, Phase 1C, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club, shown in Plat Book 311, Pages 103-112, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53687, Page 216, known as 3084 Watson Bend.

Years Due: 2015 File #-- 122 Map/Parcel Number: 22-5420-0973-116-2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Xie, Jin Ming Current Property Owner: Xie, Jin Ming; Peeters, Jill A Reference Deed: 54349/102 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 -5420-0973-1162, in Land Lot 973 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.16 acre, more or less, being Lot 48, Avensong Subdivision, Unit 2, shown in Plat Book 193, Page 50, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 54349, Page 102, known as 665 Chantress Court.

Years Due: 2015

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Cambridge Baseball Academy merges with Premier Baseball ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Premier Baseball of Georgia has recently announced that they have joined forces with Cambridge Baseball Academy of Milton. The merger will provide players and their families with a more comprehensive and accessible training experience through Premier’s indoor training center and certified, professional coaches and trainers.

Equally, the merger will leverage CBA’s robust youth program, community presence and nonprofit status to better serve the community with scholarships, training initiatives and community outreach programs. The combined merger will bring 250 players together and grant them 24/7 smart-key access

to a 17,000 square foot training center in Alpharetta. It will also offer more opportunities for players to compete in travel baseball from 9U-17U, as well as resources for students aspiring to play for college and beyond.

“The primary focus of the merger is to further build upon player development and advancement in the game, as well as instilling positive core traits such as teamwork, loyalty, and life lessons that will help our young men succeed in life beyond baseball”, said Paul Clewell, owner of Premier Baseball.

Tony Schuster, president of CBA added, “This new relationship provides a clear path for our athletes to be introduced

Request for Bid Fire Training Facility Installation ITB NUMBER 16-PW08 Sealed Proposal Due Date: June 28th, 2016 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Fire Training Facility Installation will be posted on the following websites the week of May 23rd .

to performance training, traditional lessons, technology-based instruction and skill-appropriate competition at the local, national and international levels.

We couldn’t be more pleased to finalize this partnership.”

Premier Baseball will be hosting a two-day camp-style evaluation for all players interested in playing at the AAA,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF REZONING AND CONCURRENT VARIANCE APPLICATION RZ16-02/VC16-01 The Milton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 6:00 pm at Milton City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E, Milton, Georgia, regarding further consideration of rezoning application RZ16-02/VC16-01, an application to rezone property from AG-1 (Agricultural) to CUP (Community Unit Plan) with a concurrent variance to increase the maximum lot coverage from 20 percent to 50 percent for each individual lot (Section 64-1141(d)(1)(b)). This application was previously considered with a vote of approval by the City Council at the Council’s April 25, 2016 meeting; however, the City Council’s ordinance approving the application was vetoed by the Mayor on May 9, 2016. On May 16, 2016, the City Council failed to override the Mayor’s veto. As such, the application is being returned to the City Council for further consideration. The first reading shall take place on June 6, 2016. The City Council shall conduct an additional public hearing on the application on June 20, 2016. The public is invited to attend.

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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS Re:

City of Milton Notice of Meeting Mayor and City Council Meeting:

Mayor and City Council June 20, 2016, 6:00pm, Public Hearing

Location:

City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Council Chambers Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Proposed Amendment to the Charter of the City of Milton, Georgia

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Milton, Georgia will consider amendments to Sections 6.35 and 6.36 of the Charter of the City of Milton pursuant to the Georgia Constitution, Article IX, Sec. II, Para. II and O.C.G.A. § 36-35-1, et seq., at the Council’s regular meetings on May 16, 2016, June 6, 2016 and June 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in Suite 107E of City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton, Georgia 30004. The proposed modification to the Charter of the City of Milton, Georgia shall clarify the income limitations applicable to the additional homestead tax exemptions available to seniors age 65 and over and disabled persons with moderate to low incomes such that the additional exemptions shall not be granted to persons with an adjusted gross income, individually or when combined with that of their spouse, which exceeds the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and their spouse under the federal Social Security Act for the immediately preceding year.

Copies of the proposed amendment are on file and available for the purposes of examination and inspection by the public with the City Clerk in the City of Milton City Hall and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County.

Council of the City of Milton, Georgia

majors and national levels from 9U-17U. Tryouts will be held July 16-17 at Birmingham Methodist Church, located at 15770 Birmingham Highway, Milton 30004, and at Midway Community Church, located at 3365 Francis Road, Alpharetta 30004.

For more information, email info@ premier-baseball.org.

Consideration of primary variances: •

V16-003, The Reserve at Providence, Providence Road, The Providence Group of Georgia Custom Homes, LLC Requests: o To reduce the front setback from: � 60 feet to 50 feet, Lot 21; � 60 feet to 45 feet, Lot 3; � 60 feet to 40 feet, Lots 4,22,23,30; � 60 feet to 20 feet, Lots 5,6,7,8,9,19,20 o To allow a height increase from: � 28 feet to 33 feet, Lots 5,6,7,8,9,19,20

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Identity fraud keeps haunting woman JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported May 11 a total of $8,400 fraudulent charges on her account to local retail stores along with multiple instances of stolen identity.

The woman had found March 4 that her bank had two drafts against her account that she identified as fraudulent. The charges, totaling $8,400, were made to the same retail store and used her correct bank account information.

Her bank found the charges suspicious and alerted the woman about them.

Even after she closed the account and created a new one, the fraud did not stop.

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The woman filed a report with Johns Creek police May 11 after the Federal Trade Commission began an investigation and advised her to alert local law enforcement.

Missing car turns up wrecked, abandoned MILTON, Ga. — A vehicle reported stolen during a graduation party May 9 was found abandoned after a hit-andrun. The man who reported the stolen vehicle had been celebrating his friend’s graduation May 6. At one point during the night, he left the crowded party with an unknown woman who drove him back to his residence in her car.

The man’s car was left, unlocked, at the party. The man spent the weekend indoors and did not realize that his car, a silver Nissan 350Z valued at $30,000, was never returned. He reported the Nissan as stolen when he couldn’t find it for work Monday, May 9.

When police ran the tag through their database, it returned a report stating that the car had been involved in a collision the previous day. The Nissan had been driven into a guard rail at Glenridge Drive and I-285. It was left abandoned and picked up by Sandy Springs police.

Guitar stolen to feed drug habit?

MILTON, Ga. — A man reported his guitar and equipment, valued at $1,500, stolen May 8 from his home.

The victim returned home from college May 8 to visit his mother, when he noticed his guitar, amplifier and case missing from his closet. All doors and windows had been locked, and police found no signs of forced entry.

The man accused his sister, since

she had access to the property and has a history of pawning off his items to support her drug addiction. She had been living with him until August 2015 while she tried to stay clean. During her stay, the victim said she had stolen items from his home and wrote fraudulent checks in his name. He didn’t report her but kicked her out of the house. She knew he wouldn’t have been home that weekend.

Milton police looked up the sister’s pawning history and found that she had allegedly sold a matching guitar and case May 6 at a shop in Roswell.

Her history also showed that she had pawned off other items the man said were missing from 2015, and she is wanted in Carroll County for a separate fraud case.

Michigan man drives off with stolen Cadillac ROSWELL, Ga. — A vehicle was reported stolen April 29 at a local car dealership when a man allegedly purchased a car under false pretenses.

The man, from Michigan, was initially denied the purchase, because he did not have adequate credit. An employee advised the man, 25-year-old Daniel Furchak, that he would need a cosigner to buy the car.

Someone later submitted an online credit application for Furchak under the name of “Troy Ellis.” Furchak then provided a copy of insurance, which allowed him to leave with the white 2013 Cadillac ATS. A few days later, the dealership was contacted by a man who said he was the real Troy Ellis and that he had not attempted to purchase any vehicle.

Both the dealership and the Roswell police have were finally able to reach Furchak through text message. He said he would return the vehicle but has not. The Cadillac has been listed as stolen and a warrant has been issued for Furchak’s arrest.

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BT: Continued from Page 15 a three-peat alive.

Once again, BT would load the bases with two outs, this time from singles from Dunn and Ryan Davis and an Abrams walk.

With two outs, the bases loaded and the season on the line, Conor Davis arrived at the plate for his fifth appearance of the game.

Similar to the end of Game 1, Davis hit a one-hop grounder, this time to the third baseman, who got the force out at

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home and completed the sweep for the Wildcats, giving the Titan seniors a disappointing end to their graduation day.

BT will graduate seven players from this year’s squad, including pitchers Hayden Lehman and John Michael Bertrand, as well as fielders Zach Bogosian, Garrett Dupuis, Jackson Svete, Colin Dore and Conor Davis.

In all sports, Westminster’s and Blessed Trinity met four times in Class 3A state championship games this year with Westminster winning in football, girls soccer and baseball. Blessed Trinity’s volleyball team beat the Wildcats for the volleyball state title. BT moves to Class 4A next year.

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