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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A councilman’s celebration was cut short when a large tree crashed through his home. A dozen people were still gathered in the area, but no one was injured.

The group, including Alpharetta City Councilman Dan Merkel, was celebrating a high school graduation Saturday,

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Family flees salon without paying JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A father and daughter left a nail salon without paying and allegedly slapped a phone away from someone attempting to call police.

The daughter visited the nail salon on May 24 to get a manicure, but she became irate when the color on her nails did not turn out the way she wanted. She said she refused to pay the $35 for the service and did not want the workers to repaint the nails because she said she “did not have time for that.”

When her father arrived, a witness said the situation “escalated.”

A customer who saw the argument said she tried to call police, but the father slapped the phone out of her hand. He then allegedly threw several

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May 27, when a five-ton tree fell around 1 a.m. on Merkel’s roof. Part of the tree speared through the wall and became stuck inside.

Their deck stopped the tree from hitting the kitchen, where many people had gathered, Merkel said.

He added that the tree was probably

brought down by the strong storms and wind that had been dogging the area the past few days.

Merkel said he anticipates a long summer of repairs, but the most important thing is that everyone is safe.

items on the floor and left the salon.

Witnesses took photos of the duo and the black BMW they drove off in to give to the police.

vicinity of her room where the computer was located, before he quickly left the party.

$9K-worth of jewelry stolen during party MILTON, Ga. — Parents of a Milton teenager returned home to find their daughter had thrown a party, and $9,000-worth of jewelry and a MacBook computer was missing.

The daughter she had planned the party but it had gotten out of hand when more than 50 people showed up, many she did not know personally. The daughter later found out the address of her parent’s home was listed in a Group Me app titled “Moves,” which is used to circulate addresses of parties for teens to attend.

The jewelry, which included a gold watch, a class ring and numerous bracelets and rings, were taken from the parent’s master bedroom closet.

The daughter’s MacBook was taken from her room. She said she saw a male use the upstairs bathroom, in the

Man refuses escort, has money stolen MILTON, Ga. — An escort attempted to steal money from a man’s wallet after the man refused to pay for sex at the Spring Hill Suites in Milton May 28.

According to the victim, a man from Alabama, said he approached a group of men in the hotel’s lobby around 4 a.m. and asked if they knew any girls that would want to hang out. He said one of the men at the table said he knew a woman nearby and gave the man her number.

The female, Lashika Sakori Fields of Miami, Florida, followed the man up to the room and asked the man if he was going to pay her. The man told police Fields said she, “expects to get paid for sex.”

The man refused but offered Fields a ride home. He then used the bath

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Even with the prospect of a healthy tax digest, Alpharetta officials are sorting through the proposed 2018 budget for ways to fund projects facing cost overruns or bids higher than expected.

The City Council learned Monday night that its new arts center, approved for funding by voters in the May 2016 bond referendum, has a $543,000 shortfall of funding based on the latest estimates.

And that’s not all.

Within the past two months, the city has learned that two parking decks proposed for the west side of Main Street, are also going to cost more than originally expected. A running total comes to close to $3 million in estimated shortfalls for the projects, due in large part to rising labor costs as the Atlanta area experiences a building boom.

Studies prepared for both parking deck structures put the original price tag at $6.6 million for both. But early estimates garnered from bids show it may take more than $8 million or $9

million to build both structures.

The arts center, which consists of converting the old Fulton County Library into a community cultural showpiece, was last estimated to cost $2.6 million. But the latest estimates now have the cost at $3.1 million, and that’s pretty much bare bones, said Alpharetta Parks Director Morgan Rodgers.

The projected cost overruns did not escape Councilman Chris Owens, who presided over Monday’s meeting in the absence of Mayor David Belle Isle.

Owens said the growing cost of labor in the region is the main reason bids are coming in higher than anticipated. ”Labor is one of the biggest factors,” he said. “Atlanta is a tight labor market for skilled workers.”

Right now the city’s Finance Department is studying the bids to make sure all contractors are bidding the same work and that nothing has been added or deleted, Owens said. Even after that process is completed it is likely the costs will exceed original estimates, he added.

At the same time city leaders were sorting through project funding shortfalls, council members got some good news.

Finance Director Tom Harris reported that unofficial estimates from the Fulton County Assessor’s Office show property values have climbed 11 percent from last year’s figures.

The city had anticipated a 4 percent increase in its tax digest, helped in part

Labor is one of the biggest factors.

Atlanta is a tight labor market for skilled workers.”

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by new construction.

The larger-than-expected increase comes in the wake of the county’s effort over the past year to update property values, a process that has not occurred for some time.

Overall, property values in Fulton County have grown 13 percent in the past year, primarily because of the revaluation process [See article, Page 14].

Harris stressed that the 11 percent growth is a preliminary estimate and the city should wait until an official digest is released by the Fulton County Tax Commissioner before basing a budget on that figure. However, if the 11 percent estimate is correct, Alpharetta would receive an additional $1.2 million in revenue based on the current property tax rate of 5.75 mills, Harris said.

The City Council has yet to vote on a property tax rate – or mill levy – to fund its 2018 spending plan.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A proposal to bring more residential development to downtown is wending its way to the Alpharetta City Council this month.

Arizona-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison wants to build 40 townhomes and 29 single-family detached dwellings on the north side of Cumming Street between Ga. 9 and Manning Drive. The development would occupy just under 12 acres northeast of the historic Lewis-Manning House.

Taylor Morrison is seeking a zoning change to allow for a greater residential density than is currently provided for in the Downtown Master Plan. The builder also proposes to restore the Manning House and later market it for office use.

But the plan already faces challenges.

More than half a dozen residents from the nearby Manning Drive neighborhood spoke against the proposal June 1 when it came before the Alpharetta Planning Commission. The board voted 7-0 to recommend denial of the zoning change, calling attention to the fact that the townhomes would create an overall density of 5.8 units per acre within the development, more than double the density approved in nearby developments. That vote was in line with the city planning staff’s recommendation to disallow the proposed townhomes.

The final decision on the proposed development will be up to the city council when it considers the request at a public hearing June 19.

In the past several years, the city has approved 280 townhomes within

the Downtown Overlay. None have been approved along Cumming Street.

Attorney Dennis Webb, representing the developer, argued before the Planning Commission that the higher-density residential presents a logical transition from the single-family homes to the north and east to the office and commercial uses to the west.

Further, he argued, independent housing studies have concluded the Downtown District can absorb more townhomes over the next five years.

And, while many recent townhome developments approved in Alpharetta are for high-end units listing for $800,000 and above, Taylor Morrison is proposing the Manning townhomes would be marketed for half as much.

If the city is serious about drawing a technology workforce to the area, Webb said, Alpharetta must allow for high-end but affordable dwellings to accommodate the demand.

Webb added that Taylor Morrison met with residents and altered its original plans for entryway access to accommodate their concerns.

He said the builder has also taken pains to preserve as many trees on the property as possible and has designed a setting more natural than most developers would trouble themselves with.

Following the Planning Commission vote, Buddy Stovall, who lives on Manning Drive and was one of those who spoke in opposition, said he is not opposed to residential development nearby, but he stands opposed to the plan to include 40 townhomes on the site.

“If you’re going to transition to a higher density from one neighborhood to another, don’t do it at such a drastic pace,” he said. “Our neighborhood has two homes per acre, and what they’re proposing would be a full-court press.”

If the city is serious about drawing a technology workforce to the area, Webb said, Alpharetta must allow for highend but affordable dwellings to accommodate the demand.

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Blood spilled for this How to save the environment nation both red and blue A foolproof plan from a fool with no proof it will work

Soon we may be able to thank Ford Motor Company for helping save the environment. Though over a hundred years ago they were the first manufacturer to mass-produce JOE PARKER automobiles – makReporter joe@appenmediagroup.com ing the horseless carriage available to the average family – and in turn creating huge amounts of environment-damaging emissions, I think they have inadvertently helped to save the world.

And it can all be attributed to Ford’s engineering fault and my ingenious (read: stupid) plan.

A Ford recall was made due to a faulty door latch on certain models, my car included. I remember receiving the letter a few months ago and promptly dismissed it so I could get back to more important things. Not caring, for instance.

But over Memorial Day weekend both of my rear door latches failed and neither would shut. I was still out and about, so I stole a few bungee cords and rope from my brother-in-law and did my best to rig the doors shut. In doing so, I greatly regretting quitting the Boy Scouts as a kid because I realized the only knot I know is the This Will Have To Do knot.

Due to my lack of knot knowledge, my car doors swung open a few inches each time I turned, resulting in a stressful ride back home, wondering if my car had suddenly and violently cleared all pedestrians from the sidewalk.

In my worrisome drive, I realized the benefit of not having functioning

door latches and its positive effects on car emissions – it forced me to drive “smooth.”

Every turn, every start and every stop was executed with calculated precision in an effort to not swing the doors open. I carefully turned and kept my speed below the limit. I barely touched the throttle coming away from red lights and I coasted over long distances when approaching a stop.

This is exactly how the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy wants you to drive.

According to a study on light-duty vans by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “aggressive driving” can lower your gas mileage by 10-30 percent at highway speeds and up to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic.

Aggressive driving includes speeding, rapid acceleration and deceleration. Or “driving” as I like to call it.

So my idea to improve gas mileage and reduce the negative effects of emissions is to simply outlaw door latches.

Oh sure, there would be downsides like headlines reading, “Cycling event ends with dozens of fatalities as car makes right turn,” and “How to stop losing fingers every time you drive.” But it would all be for the greater good – the environment.

If door latches stopped being fitted to cars, I predict everyone on the road would drive with smooth precision, thereby lowering fuel consumption and helping to curb harmful emissions.

That, or people would get so sick of their doors becoming wings, they would trade in their cars for bikes or use public transportation, which could also have a positive impact on the environment.

So if the environment is of great concern to you, write your local representative and tell them you want to outlaw car door latches, the next great step in limiting harmful emissions.

And be sure to tell them it was my idea. You’ll want to be able to place the blame when the lawsuits begin.

There should be some things in politics — or just in life — that are universally agreed upon by all walks of mankind.

Diversity in many things, including opinion, HANS APPEN is a good thing.

General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com It provides areas to understand different perspectives and room for compromise.

But still, there should be some things we all agree on, right?

Recently, I wrote a column about a reporter in West Virginia who was arrested for asking a question about the AHCA to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. I suggested that this was one of those scenarios for universal condemnation, and that we should be wary of the imprisonment of any journalist simply for doing their job.

I explained that in authoritarian governments this is the norm and not the exception, and that we should all be concerned about this recent assault on the first amendment.

After all, we all love democracy.

Now, while the majority of the responses I received echoed these sentiments, I did receive a few messages from folks who took issue with what I had written. Go figure.

So, I’m going to try this again.

On Memorial Day I saw a few posts on Facebook that looked to score a few cheap political points with a sort of smug sense of superior love for country.

One example was from a Johns Creek city councilman who posted a video explaining the many sacrifices that are made by our men and women in uniform.

Beneath it read the caption “send

... I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that whether you are a conservative, progressive, Democrat or Republican, no one has a monopoly on pride in our country and gratefulness for those who protect it. this to a liberal and explain that this is what a patriot looks like”.

Someone, perhaps one of this councilman’s constituents, left a comment saying that he was both a democrat and a veteran, and said that we should not divide the country with this type of rhetoric. Democrats, Republicans and independents serve in the Armed Forces to protect this country.

As of press time the councilman had neither replied to the man’s comment nor had he taken down the post.

So, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that whether you are a conservative, progressive, Democrat or Republican, no one has a monopoly on pride in our country and gratefulness for those who protect it.

We should all take time to remember the servicemen we have lost on Memorial Day, and every day.

I’ll go one step further and suggest that the label “patriot” says a lot more to me about who you are than some vague affiliation, like “Democrat” or “Republican.”

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County Commissioner Ellis urges early voting Early voting sites opened throughout North Fulton FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – With a dozen polling sites forced to relocate on Election Day in the 6th Congressional District, Fulton Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Bob Ellis announced he spearheaded efforts to add two additional early voting sites in Fulton county.

The County must relocate the 12 precincts due to renovations or other scheduled events underway at the traditional sites. Election officials sent out more than 109,000 notification letters earlier this week to alert voters about the changes.

“I am not happy that a dozen precinct locations have changed for the upcoming runoff, as it certainly adds to the confusion,” said Ellis. “Unfortunately, we have no choice but to move those polling sites.”

Following the April 18 primary in the 6th district, Ellis worked with election officials to add a pair of early voting locations — one in Alpharetta, the other in Roswell — to make it more convenient for voters.

“We are offering them plenty of opportunity to cast their ballots,” said Ellis. “I strongly encourage residents to vote early and not have to deal with the precinct changes or any potential waits

I strongly encourage residents to vote early and not have to deal with the precinct changes or any potential waits on Election Day.” BOB ELLIS Fulton Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman on Election Day.” Early voting in Fulton County began May 30 and continues through June 16. Residents can vote at any of the six locations from 8:30 am-7 p.m.

On Election Day, voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precincts.

For more information on early voting locations, precinct changes and voter status, visit the Secretary of State’s “My Voter Page” at mvp.sos. ga.gov or call the Fulton County Elections Office at 404-612-7020.

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6th District early voting information Early voting locations Early voting runs from May 30-June 16. North Fulton has six early voting locations which will be open 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday June 3 and 10.

The early voting locations are: • Alpharetta Library – 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • East Roswell Branch Library – 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell • North Fulton Service Center, Room 232 – 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs • Milton Library – 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • Ocee Library – 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek • Roswell Library – 115 Norcross St., Roswell Absentee ballots You can request an absentee ballot through June 16. Absentee ballots must be mailed in and received by 7 p.m. on June 20. If you are disabled, you can drop off your ballot at 130

Peachtree Street SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303.

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Top honors go to North Fulton educators Fulton Schools name teacher, principal of the year for 2017

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Three staff members from schools in North Fulton were selected as the 2017 top employees for Fulton Schools, receiving the news in surprise visits to their schools on May 24.

Allison Kerley of Barnwell Elementary School was named Fulton’s Teacher of the Year, Ritu Ahuja of Northwood Elementary School is the Principal of the Year, and Rebecca Myers of Holcomb Bridge Middle School is the School Professional of the Year.

A formal recognition gala — the Legacy of Excellence — will be held in the fall to celebrate these top honorees, as well as all employees of the year from individual schools.

Each year, every school and administrative support building is invited to nominate outstanding employees based on teacher, staff and parent input.

These employees are then evaluated a second time through an application/ essay review and interview, and one finalist is announced from each of

Fulton’s geographic Learning Communities – Central, Northeast, Northwest and South.

2017 Teacher of the Year – Allison Kerley of Barnwell Elementary School Everyone in Allison Kerley’s life knew that she was going to be a teacher – everyone except Kerley herself.

“I always knew that I wanted ‘a life with purpose’,” she said. “But I thought it would happen through being a graphic artist where creativity centered around technology.”

But while she enjoyed the opportunities that college provided, such as the chance to study abroad and see the world, Kerley felt something was missing. She began to feel she was doing nothing to make a difference in the world, so she returned home and went a different direction.

“I switched majors to elementary education, got my first job teaching, and the rest is history,” she said. “By becoming a teacher I am now doing something great with my life. Something with passion and creativity.

Something that is changing the world!

I am fulfilling my purpose every day of my life.”

Kerley taught at Shakerag Elementary School for four years before joining the third-grade team at Barnwell Elementary School this year. Through teaching, Kerley believes she is helping others find their purpose.

“Purpose is the foundation for student motivation, engagement, behavior and joy!” she said. “When parents, educators, and community members visit my third grade classroom, their biggest take-away is always the level of student ownership of learning that comes from understanding one›s purpose.”

Kerley said teachers accomplish the impossible every day, by helping student soar to new heights and sharing in their sorrow when they fall short.

“Our students are more than just students...they are ‘our kids,’ ” she said.

And since a teacher’s time with a student is often limited to one year, Kerley said it is a teacher’s mission to help guide each child to find their own path — both academically and in life in general during that time.

“When provided empowerment, nurturing and support, we realize that most of our students will set higher expectations upon themselves than we would have otherwise placed upon them,” she said.

Teacher of the Year Nominees: • Northeast Learning Community – Allison Kerley, Barnwell Elementary School • Northwest Learning Community – Adam Hardigree, Elkins Pointe Middle School Principal of the Year – Ritu Ahuja of Northwood Elementary School Northwood Elementary School Principal Ritu Ahuja believes all students should be lifelong learners while developing a strong foundation in self-responsibility, respect and service to others.

“I can produce a lifelong learner if I can teach a student to be confident in their ability to tackle life’s problems and to accomplish any task encountered. That means being not only college and career ready, but being life ready,” she said.

At Northwood, Ahuja encourages her students to seek leadership opportunities and get involved in mak-

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Rebecca Myers of Holcomb Bridge Middle School was selected the School Professional of the Year during a surprise ceremony attended by, from left, Fulton School Board member Katha Stuart, Yolander Heard, specialist with the Fulton Education Foundation, Area Superintendent Cliff Jones, Principal Christopher Shearer, Deputy Superintendent (Academics) Rob Anderson, Fulton School Board member Julia Bernath, and Superintendent Jeff Rose. ing their communities a better place through civic involvement.

“In a world of instant gratification, they need to know that ‘service before self’ can produce more happiness for them, and a better world for others,” she said.

Ahuja strives to instill in her students the understanding that they have a stake in this country, and that they must consider the needs of their fellow citizens in everything they do.

“Students need to be able to work together for the good of the whole,” Ahuja explained. “They must understand that they have a responsibility to their fellow student, neighbors and countrymen.”

Ahuja began her educational career as a special education teacher in India and spent time teaching in Cobb County before joining Fulton Schools in 2002. She worked as a special education teacher, a curriculum support teacher at Hembree Springs Elementary and the assistant principal at Northwood. In 2010 she was named the principal at Northwood Elementary.

Principal of the Year Nominees: • Northeast Learning Community – Dr. Ritu Ahuja, Northwood Elementary School • Northwest Learning Community – Mary Robson, New Prospect Elementary School 2017 School Professional of the Year – Rebecca Myers of Holcomb Bridge Middle School Being an administrative assistant with the responsibilities of an assistant principal, Rebecca Myers constantly goes above the call of duty.

She serves as the school’s sixth grade administrator, its science lead, and is responsible for the implementation of her school’s personalized learning initiative where tablets and other technology devices are used to leverage student learning.

Myers joined Holcomb Bridge in 2015, after teaching eighth grade science at Autrey Mill Middle School.

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Call Tod Dr. Ritu Ahuju of Northwood Elementary School was selected 2017 Principal of the Year during a surprise ceremony attended by, from left, Area Superintendent Cliff Jones, her son, Avi Ahuja, husband Satya Vrat Ahuja, Superintendent Jeff Rose, Yolander Heard, specialist with the Fulton Education Foundation, Deputy Superintendent (Academics) Rob Anderson, and Fulton School Board member Julia Bernath.

Before that, she taught science in North Carolina and Massachusetts.

A believer in the Fulton County Schools motto, “Where Students Come First,” Myers is motivated by doing what is best for children and by helping teachers succeed in the classroom.

“I take time to develop meaningful and authentic relationships with the staff and the students through collaboration, trust and transparent communication,” she said. “I inspire, support and empower both teachers and students to achieve their highest potential to ensure student success.”

Myers added that her goal is that the programs and processes she has established at Holcomb Bridge will remain long after she is gone, guiding staff as they continue to grow professionally and individually.

School Professional of the Year Nominees • Northwest Learning Community – Detra Miles-Burrell, Independence High School

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Alpharetta Historical Society steps up efforts to save log cabin Decision pending on whether city will take ownership

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As plans move forward to convert the old Milton High School into a new learning center, a group of local residents are scrambling to save an 83-year-old keepsake on the campus.

Members of the Alpharetta Historical Society are raising funds to relocate and preserve a log cabin built by local teens during the Great Depression.

The cabin sits in a wooded corner of the campus and must be gone when construction on the STEM facility begins in earnest later this year or early in 2018.

Last month, the Fulton County Board of Education voted to declare the log cabin as surplus property, waiving the legal requirements for an appraisal before it could be given to the city of Alpharetta.

“We believe the financial value of the log cabin property is probably less than the cost to demolish it, or the cost to remove it from the Milton Center location,” explained Patrick Burke, deputy superintendent for Fulton Schools.

Fulton Schools will enter into a memorandum of understanding with the city of Alpharetta to ensure “the timely and proper” removal of the cabin to city -owned property, he added.

But Alpharetta officials have shown no hurry in accepting the gift. In April, the City Council decided to await a detailed analysis on costs for moving the structure to a new location.

Mayor David Belle Isle said estimates on relocating, restoring and preserving the cabin have run anywhere from $250,000-$400,000, and he doesn’t think the city should obligate tax dollars to an open-ended project. He has directed the Department of Public Works to consult with experts to provide a solid figure of what such a project would cost.

The City Council has already agreed to contribute $50,000 to the project, and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau has pitched in $15,000.

The Historical Society itself has raised $50,000 in donations. Officials with the nonprofit said they can raise more once donors know the city will accept the cabin.

City Councilman Donald Mitchell, who serves as liaison to the arts and cultural affairs, said he

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The Alpharetta Historical Society has till the end of this year to raise funds to save the old FFA log cabin, built by Milton High School students in the early 1930s.

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Roswell finance chief resigns for position in Lawrenceville Seven-year city employee becomes third key official to step down this year

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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Casa Nuova helps fight pancreatic cancer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant is helping raise awareness for researching pancreatic cancer during its annual Customer Appreciation Day, July 30.

The day will support Purple Pansies Inc., a nonprofit that researchs pancreatic cancer

prevention and treatment. Their goal is to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, to find an early detection test and to spread awareness.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell is once again looking to replace a key senior staff member. The city’s Director of Finance Keith Lee announced May 26 that he was resigning, effective June 9.

Lee wrote in his resignation letter that he was filled with “both regret and anticipation” over his announcement.

He has worked with Roswell for over seven years, five years as director of Finance and two as Strategic Planning and Budget director.

Lee will be joining the City of Lawrenceville as their new director of Financial Services.

“Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last seven years,” Lee said in his letter to Interim City Administrator Michael Fischer. “My experience with the City of Roswell will have lasting

memories, and the people I have worked with are an exceptional group.”

Councilmember Nancy Diamond wrote on Facebook that she was saddened by the “huge loss” of another key staffer and that she is losing count of how many are resigning at this point.

LEE Lee is the third major staff member Roswell has lost this year, including the former Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers in April and former City Administrator Kay Love in May. Rodgers now works in Alpharetta, while Love works for the Georgia Municipal Association. Both positions have yet to be filled.

In her post, Diamond said there is a trend to the recent exodus.

“I would say there is a common thread,” she said. “In my not scientific survey, the overwhelming majority of staffers tell me voter decisions have shown them that what is acceptable behavior has changed. We have been blessed with some truly talented and dedicated people, and a lot of other places are happy to make them welcome.”

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Fulton property assessments have homeowners reeling Some valuations double from prior year’s figures

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY – Fulton homeowners are facing a huge case of sticker shock after 320,000 tax valuations were mailed out last week that have in some cases doubled – on paper at least – the value of a home.

But Fulton County officials say property owners should not over-react because millage rates should be lowered to reflect the expansion of the digest and its new values.

“The amount people pay should not change just because their home values went up,” said Fulton District 1 Commissioner Liz Hausmann. “The budget drives the millage rate. So if the budget doesn’t grow, people should pay the same amount.”

It’s like the doctor who lets the patient have only one scoop of ice cream.

That’s the budget. The scoop remains the same, so it doesn’t matter whether it comes from a quart container or a gallon one.

Nevertheless, many homeowners have lit up their respective county commissioner’s voice mail or email inbox or are hiring tax attorneys to fight their new assessments because they only know valuations are going up.

Martin’s Landing resident Dennis Fitzgerald in Roswell says he has been living in his home for more than 30 years but won’t be able to live there much longer because he can’t afford the taxes on a fixed income.

But he should take comfort in what Roswell Mayor Jere Wood said.

“The revaluations were shocking.

I know. I was one of those who got shocked. But the question we have to answer first is what is the overall effect on the millage rate,” Wood said.

If more revenue is coming in than expected because of the revaluation,

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Fulton assessments can be challenged If you think the revaluation of your property is out of line you can challenge it.

Also the county has tax relief measures that can ease residents’ tax burden.

Property owners who disagree with the Current Year Value on their assessment notice have a 45-day appeal window, ending July 10. Appeals may be submitted online, in person or by mail. (Note: the deadline was extended from the date printed on notices.)

Fulton County also offers numerous property tax relief measures: • Significantly, owner-occupied residential properties with a homestead exemption in place will benefit from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Homestead Freeze. This offsets assessment increases to the CPI or 3 percent, whichever is less.

• Fulton County also has a basic homestead exemption of $30,000, which is among the highest in the metro area.

• Other homestead exemptions are in place for seniors, persons with disabilities and other circumstances. More information is available on the Tax Assessors’ website.

Property owners will receive their assessment notices in the mail. For more information call 404-612-6440 or go online to www.fultonassessor.org.

Fulton revaluation at a glance Why are valuations skyrocketing?

Fulton County was acting under an order from the Department of Revenue to be sure valuations in the digest fell within the required range of at least 90 percent of full-valuation but less than 110 percent.

Other counties were showing valuation growths of 6 percent to 10 percent annually and Fulton values were at a 3 percent to 4 percent pace. Fulton was given a not-so-gentle nudge by the state Revenue Department to catch up.

The revaluation notice is not a bill. Do not pay it.

Valuations apparently were accompanied by the current millage rate and an amount. The current millage rates have not been formerly adopted because the tax digest has not been determined until the new valuations are done. Only then can this year’s millage rate be passed.

Will this mean millage rates of Fulton County, Fulton Schools and various cities will be adjusted down?

While there is no law that says governments must be revenue neutral, it is likely that each taxing authority will explore adjusting its millage rate to be revenue neutral.

Should I appeal my revaluation if it is excessive?

That is a call each property owner has to make. The county says values are based more on comparable sales than in the past. If the new valuation of the property is a figure the owner would be willing to accept as a seller, then the valuation may well be as good as one can expect.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. and June 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018). The public hearings will take place at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers.

The proposed budget is available on the City’s website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, as well as in the Department of Finance (City Hall, 2 Park Plaza) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday).

These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend and comment will be heard.

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Registration still open for highway bike ride Hospitality Highway ride July 9 raises awareness for 3 Foot Law

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Cyclists are once again lining up for a rare chance to ride on a major highway. The ninth annual Ga. 400 Hospitality Highway Century bike ride is slated for July 9 and allows cyclists to travel on a closed off section of Ga. 400 without fear of being hit by a passing car.

Almost 1,500 cyclists took part last year, and that number is expected to grow to over 1,800 this year.

However, the ride isn’t just for fun and glory. Organizer Eric Broadwell said it’s also about spreading awareness for the little-known “Three Foot Law.” The law helps to define what constitutes a “safe distance” between cyclists and other vehicles.

“A lot of cyclists, and most motorists, aren’t even aware that the law exists,” Broadwell said. “We just want everybody to be safe. That person that’s riding has a family and relatives. And the person driving has the same. If you hit somebody, both of your lives are

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Last year’s Ga. 400 ride brought in people from at least 20 different states and two countries outside of the United States. going to be in havoc.”

The Ga. 400 ride got its start after Mayor Jere Wood approached Broadwell about creating a century ride starting in Roswell. Century rides span at least 100 miles and are considered a milestone for many cyclists.

“As we were meeting about the century ride for the mayor, it came up – ‘wouldn’t it be cool if we could ride on Ga. 400?’ ” Broadwell said. “Many people were skeptical, but we decided to give it a try.”

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Broadwell said that participants can choose different routes that accommodate all skill and comfort levels. There are 9, 27, 45, 62 and 101 mile route options that travel in and around the city.

“The only safety concerns we have are people running into each other,” Broadwell said. “It’s a common cycling accident. If your wheels touch, sometimes it will cause somebody to immediately hit the pavement.

“But we’ve never had any accidents or incidents on Ga. 400, other than a flat tire.”

Ham radio operators will be stationed throughout the routes to offer emergency response services if an incident does occur and can quickly contact an ambulance if needed.

“They coordinate communication for the whole ride,” Broadwell said. “So we know exactly where everybody is and what’s happening.”

Anyone at least 12 years old can join in any of the route options. Registration is $45 for adults, $35 for teenagers, and includes a T-shirt, food, water, live music and full mechanical support along the route.

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Top 10 most expensive houses in North Fulton, Forsyth

By JULIA SANDERS news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Buying a house is an important milestone in everyone’s lifetime.

Everyone has a different idea of what their “dream house” should be. Some might look for a lot of bathrooms; others might want a big yard. For the most expensive houses in North Fulton and Forsyth County, there is something for everyone.

According to Realtor.com, these are the top 10 most expensive houses on the market in the North Fulton/ Forsyth County area. At the time of the publication of this article, these were the most expensive homes on the market.

1. 15060 Freemanville Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Cost: $7,190,000 This property has six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.

It is 16,194 square feet on 33 acres.

The modern farm-looking house was built in 2004. The property includes an outdoor living area by the pool, a basement and a guest house with a master bedroom, two bedrooms and a kitchen.

The house is in the school districts for Summit Hill/Birmingham Falls Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Cambridge High School.

2. 13940 Atlanta National Drive, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $6,995,000 This white estate has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, four half baths and sits on 4.6 acres. The property was built in 2014, and it includes an open floor plan with a piano room, movie theater, recording studio and nine-car garage. It also has a pool and patio, fully fenced backyard and an underconstruction bowling alley. The house

is in the school districts for Summit Hill/Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School.

3. 700 Foxhollow Run, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $5,490,000 This house, located in Greystone Farms neighborhood in the city of Milton, has many outdoor amenities designed by Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz. Some of these outdoor amenities include a pool, basketball court, tennis court, football field, golf course and a fully stocked pond. The house has ten bedrooms, ten full bathrooms and four half baths. It has 18,265 square feet of space and it sits on 19.74 acres. The house has a big master bathroom with giant walkin closet, a home gym and a movie theater room. It is in the school district for Summit Hill Elementary School, Hopewell Middle School and Cambridge High School.

4. 4055 Old Southwick Pass, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Cost: $5,125,000 This European-style house located in Johns Creek has seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, three half bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of space.

The house is on 1.59 acres. The property has a pool, multipurpose gym with a volleyball net and basketball hoop, a wine cellar and a sauna. It also has a nursery, finished basement, library/ office, sun room and cathedral ceilings.

It is located near Barnwell Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek High School.

5. 7415 Breeze Bay Road, Cumming, GA 30041 Cost: $4,900,000 This lakefront house, built in 2000, has many outdoor amenities for the whole family, such as a spa/sauna room, pool and patio. It has six bed-

rooms, six full bathrooms, one half bathroom and 10,006 square feet of space. It sits on 2.66 acres and is in the school district for Chattahoochee Elementary School, Little Mill/North Forsyth Middle School and Forsyth Central High School.

6. 3236 Balley Forest Drive, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $4,600,000 This grand cottage style house has seven bedrooms, seven full baths and three half baths. It has 16,500 square feet of space and sits on 4 acres. The house includes four and more car garage, computer room, exercise room, wine cellar, media room, library/office, great room, separate living room, finished basement, high-speed internet available and heated pool. It was built in 2014. It is in the school district for Summit Hill Elementary School, Hopewell Middle School and West Forsyth/ Cambridge High School.

7. 490 Covington Cove, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Cost: $4,299,000 This house is located in one of Johns Creek’s golf communities. The home has most recently been redone, and has many new amenities. The front foyer has a double staircase. There are seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, three half bathrooms and a total of 9,212 square feet of space. It sits on 1.44 acres. There are two kitchens, a gym, wine cellar, elevator and a secret room. The house is located by Barnwell Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek High School.

8. 3025 Wellington Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Cost: $3,995,000 This modern, white stone home has seven beds, seven full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. It has 14,000 square feet of space and sits on 1.33 acres. The master bathroom includes a double vanity, separate tub and shower, vaulted ceilings and a whirlpool tub. The property also includes a hot tub, gas grill, seven fireplaces, front porch, basement and a guest house.

The home’s school district is Barnwell Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek High School.

9. 15750 Freemanville Road, Lot A, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $3,943, 925 This house is a traditional brick with five bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and has 10,679 square feet of space. The property sits on 17.39 acres. The house has a tennis court, pool, hot tub, fenced yard, deck/patio, barn, stables, finished basement, wine cellar, library/office and an exercise room. The house is near Birmingham Falls Elementary School, Hopewell/ Northwestern Middle School and Cambridge High School.

10. 5490 Franklin Goldmine Road, Cumming, GA 30028 Cost: $3,500,000 This traditional, European-style home will make anyone feel like royalty. It has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, three half baths, and it sits on 18.06 acres. Built in 1999, it has a great room, library/office, recreation room, screened porch and a separate dining room. It is located near Sawnee Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and West Forsyth High School.

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Area schools to serve meals over summer FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Four Roswell schools will be among the 40 school sites throughout Fulton County participating in the Summer Food Service Program, which ensures children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

“Fulton County Schools plans to serve over 3,000 meals a day at over 40 approved sites across the county as part of its annual program,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “The program is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to curb child hunger.”

The annual program begins in early June and will run through mid-July at some locations. Any child under age 18 is eligible for a meal.

Last year the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program provided daily meals to 2.8 million children across the country at nearly 48,000 sites during the program’s peak month of July. The USDA partners with community groups, including many school systems, to carry out the program.

“The Fulton County School Nutrition Program recognizes the important role school meals play in combating child-

North Fulton summer food sites • Esther Jackson Elementary: Through July 14. Hours: (breakfast) 7:30 – 8 am; (lunch) 10:30 – 11:00 am Holcomb Bridge Middle: Through June 23. Hours (breakfast) 8 – 8:30 am; (lunch) 11 – 11:30 am • Mimosa Elementary: Through July 14. Hours: (breakfast) 7:30 – 8 am; (lunch) 10:30 – 11 am • Vickery Mill Elementary: Through June 29. Hours: (breakfast) 8-8:30 am; (lunch) 11-11:30 am. hood hunger,” said Alyssia Wright, executive director of the district’s School Nutrition Program. “For many families, schools are the one place their children can get a nutritious meal.”

For more information on the Fulton Schools’ Summer Feeding program visit www.fcsnutrition.com.

The Alpharetta City Band celebrates Flag Day every year by holding a concert.

Alpharetta City Band celebrates Flag Day ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Band will perform its annual Flag Day concert June 11. The traditional concert band, led by Nicole Fallon, will hold its concert at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

“The annual Flag Day concert has become one or the band’s most anticipated performances of the year,” said

Don Nahser, the ensemble’s program supervisor.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to express our love of this great country through patriotic music.”

For more information about the Alpharetta City Band, including the performance schedule and opportunities to perform with the ensemble, visit facebook.com/AlpharettaCityBand.

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North Fulton CID gains territory, loses director Hanlon takes position with Perimeter CIDs

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The North Fulton Community Improvement District is getting a new image.

Ann Hanlon, who has led the CID for the past 10 years has stepped down as executive director to take HANLON a similar position with the Perimeter CIDs. Hanlon said she is proud of the accomplishments made over the past decade and looks forward to new challenges taking the reins at Perimeter.

Hanlon has served as executive director for the North Fulton CID since 2005. During that time, she has helped guide the organization through millions of dollars-worth of projects, including, and most recently sharing the cost of the $18 million Encore Parkway Bridge. The CID is also helping fund the extension to Northwinds Parkway, which will provide access up to Kimball Bridge Road.

Prior to joining the North Fulton CID, Hanlon served as project manager with the Perimeter CID and as a senior program specialist at the Atlanta Regional Commission. She was appointed to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority in 2015 and is in line to become the first female chair of the Council for Quality Growth, a regional-based growth entity.

At Perimeter, Hanlon will dive head-

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North Fulton CID shared costs on the new $18 million Encore Parkway Bridge which opened in April. The bridge provides access from Westside Parkway over Ga. 400 to North Point Mall. From left: Kimley Horn planner and landscape consultant for the North Fulton CID Eric Bosman; former North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon; and senior project manager Aaron Wadley with Atkins North America Inc. first into plans to improve traffic flow along the I-285/Ga. 400 corridors, one of the busiest interchanges in the state.

The Perimeter CIDs took the lead in securing funding for the state’s first diverging diamond interchange five years ago at Ashford Dunwoody Road and I-285 as a means of improving traffic flow in that area.

State Sen. Brandon Beach, president and CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, said he helped launch the North Fulton CID in 2003.

“I ran it for a year and ran the chamber, and I realized I couldn’t do both, and I hired Ann Hanlon,” he said.

“It was the best decision I ever made, and she’s been with me for 13 years.”

Since its inception in 2003, the North Fulton CID has invested $18 million to bring more than $90 million in infrastructure projects to the area. The district, which raises funding through a voluntary property tax on local commercial properties, stretches along Ga. 400 from Mansell Road north to McGin-

nis Ferry Road.

While a search begins for a new executive director, the North Fulton CID is extending its reach to include more properties, primarily concentrated in an area along Westside Parkway, just south of Haynes Bridge Road.

Plans call for the addition of 366 properties into the North Fulton CID. Of that amount, 28 parcels are commercial. The CID anticipates these properties will increase the district’s value by $174,000.

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Be nice to Atlanta’s employees, they are in demand Customer service If you’ve read my columns over the last couple of years, you know that one of the reasons our homebuilders can’t build houses fast enough for the demand is because of a shortage of skilled workers. Well, as this last month’s employment numbers show, Atlanta’s housing industry could be a microcosm of the greater U.S. economy.

GEOFF SMITH The first Friday of each month, Assurance Financial, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gsmith@lendtheway.com releases its Employment Situation Report. This is a summation of a survey of U.S. companies about their hiring for the previous month. It gets a lot of attention because it is one of the most respected gauges on the health of our economy.

The two most watched numbers in this report are the unemployment rate and the number of new hires. In May, the unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in 16 years. That rate sits at 4.3 percent.

Most economists believe that there is a ‘natural’ unemployment rate, which serves as kind of a target rate believed to be low enough where jobs are available to those seeking them, and high enough so that U.S. economic growth is not stalled by companies’ inability to find skilled workers. If the unemployment rate is too high and there are too many unemployed Americans, then U.S. businesses will have to charge less for goods and services, but they also have the luxury of paying their employees less.

Conversely, if the rate is too low, companies will have to pay higher wages to compete for the fewer available skilled workers, and will thus have to charge more for goods and services. So inflation is typically too low when the unemployment rate is too high, and too high when the rate is too low.

Right now, the unemployment rate appears to be below the natural rate. Conventional thinking is that you want to be at 0 percent unemployment, because then everyone has a job. But the problem is that if you are a company that wants to grow, and there are no unemployed workers, there are three things you can do: 1) steal employees from other companies; 2) automate your work so machines can do it; or 3) move your company to a place with more skilled workers.

With that in mind, it’s easy to see how competitive the environment is right now between metro areas in our country. If we can’t provide enough skilled workers here in Atlanta, then new companies won’t move here, and existing companies will move somewhere else.

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If the unemployment rate is too high and there are too many unemployed Americans, then U.S. businesses will have to charge less for goods and services, but they also have the luxury of paying their employees less. merce’s steering committee on workforce development called the Talent Coalition. It’s headed by Gary Anderson, director of Community Affairs for Hire Dynamics, and Bethany Usry, vice president of Economic and Talent Development at the chamber.

This group represents the chamber’s effort to ensure that North Fulton is providing its businesses with the skilled labor force that they need. They learn from the North Fulton businesses and then work with the technical colleges and K-12 schools to make sure that students are graduating with skills they can use day one in their new jobs. They have made a lot of progress in this regard and are always on the lookout to learn more from the North Fulton businesses.

This is a major piece in a much larger puzzle. We can provide the skills, but we also have to make sure the employees with those skills want to stay here. We have to make sure our communities are places those employees want to live in. That’s why there is such a large effort to have live-work-play communities and mass transit because that is what today and tomorrow’s employees seem to want.

And with the unemployment rate so low, metro areas around the country are going to have to get more and more competitive to draw in the shrinking labor pool. So if you like it here, be nice to your fellow employees – they are in demand.

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ALIVE IN ROSWELL ROSWELL LAVENDER FESTIVAL

Join the seventh annual Roswell Lavender Festival, inspired by Barrington Hall’s own lavender queen, Evelyn Simpson. The festival is a celebration of all things lavender and will feature the many varieties, uses and folk remedies associated with this ancient plant.

Free admission. The festival is Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell.

For more information and full list of events, visit roswellgov.com.

Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

What: The Public Works/Environmental Department invites Roswell residents can drop off items such as paint thinner, propane gas cylinders and household cleaners. No latex or oilbased paint will be accepted.

When: Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m.-noon Where: 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413961

RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

What: Join the Alpharetta Public Works Department for a rain barrel workshop.

When: Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-11 am.

Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta Cost: $35 More info: alpharetta.ga.us or 678-2976200

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: Join for outdoor family fun centered around a featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen.

Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting and entertainment.

When: Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3200

PATSY CLINE TRIBUTE

What: Katie Deal will close out the LIVE! In Roswell season with a tribute to country music star Patsy Cline. Join to learn about Deal, Cline and why Cline’s music is loved by many.

When: Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

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

CHARITY HORSE SHOW

What: Save the Horses is hosting its first charity horse show. Join as a raider, spectator, sponsor or vendor to help benefit Save the Horses Rescue.

Riders and horses of all ages and abilities are welcome.

When: Sunday, June 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: savethehorses.org/horseshow.html

DRAKE HOUSE & DRAKE CLOSET FASHION SHOW

What: The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Network will present the fifth annual SSPC Fashion Show and Networking Fundraiser for The Drake Closet, a boutique benefiting The Drake House. Food and wine bar will be provided.

When: Tuesday, June 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta Cost: Minimum donation is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers More info: thedrakehouse.org

CIRCLE OF SECURITY – PARENTING

What: Learn about the ins and outs of parenting and how to identify what your child needs with registered facilitator EveLyn Wedge. Parents of children of all ages are invited.

When: Wednesday, June 14, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell More info and registration: evelynwedge@ gmail.com or 678-250-6697

SMALL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM

What: The city of Milton will host their first, free Small Business Symposium. A full list of workshops can be found online.

When: June 15, noon-6:30 p.m.

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

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free family-friendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free regular trolley service connects the two venues.

When: Thursday, June 15, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street and historic Roswell Square More info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

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

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 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., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

JUNE SINGING OF THE SACRED HARP What: The longest running tradition in Alpharetta, an informal network of people gather to sing from the Sacred Harp and other shape note books.

There will be a lunch at the gardens afterward.

When: Sunday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: atlantasacredharp.org

ATLANTA VOCAL PROJECT

What: Enjoy a night of listening to the Atlanta Vocal Project, a male acappella group, sing.

When: Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $25, $10 for students More info: atlantavocalproject.com

“THE COMICAL ADVENTURES OF OLD MOTHER HUBBARD”

What: Paul Mesner Puppets brings the traditional story of Old Mother Hubbard to life. The story unfolds as a comic poem centered on the love between a dog and his master.

When: June 12-17, times vary.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

LUKE BRYAN

What: Luke Bryan announced he will kick-off a brand new “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour” that will swing by Alpharetta. He will perform with Brett Eldredge and Lauren Alaina.

When: June 15-17, doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.

Where: Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $26 More info and tickets: vzwamp.com

“RED HOT & COLE”

What: Celebrate the American songwriter Cole Porter. This two-act revue features 25 songs and traces Cole’s career from Indiana to the world stages of New York, London, Paris and Venice.

When: June 1-18, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing.

When: June 1-July 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Come take a practice SAT test to assess your skills before taking the real exam. Receive a thorough skills review after the test.

When: Friday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: applerouth.com/signup or afpls.org

CRAFTING CLUB

What: Join the Alpharetta Crafting Club for sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking and more. Participants work on their own projects while exchanging ideas.

When: Friday, June 9, noon-4 p.m.

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

ECLIPSE SCIENCE

What: Come learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse. This information workshop will teach you about the specific eclipse and how to view it safely.

When: Friday, June 9, 1-2 p.m.

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

SUMMER BOOK SALE

What: A wide range of books and media for all ages will be available for sale.

When: Friday, June 9, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

CHESS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS

What: Adults can come learn how to play chess.

When: Saturday, June 10, 1-3 p.m.

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

JUNETEENTH

What: View an engaging show about the history behind Juneteenth and why it is part of American history. Registration required.

When: Saturday, June 10, 1-2 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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By the light of a glow worm Here’s a true story: Once upon a time, I decided to hike to a waterfall that’s a few miles off the beaten track. There’s a trail that goes to the waterfall, and STEVE HUDSON though there are Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net some tricky spots on the trail (including one that I had once whimsically named the “Cliff of Certain Death”) the hiking really wasn’t too bad.

At least, it wasn’t too bad as long as there was daylight to see by.

The problem developed when, about 45 minutes before dark, I finally realized that it was probably time (okay, way past time) to turn around and head back. So I did, hiking with all diligent speed (fancy words for as fast as I dared) back toward the car.

You see where this is going. Yes, I had waited too long to head back. The first mile or so of the return trip was fine, but somewhere in there the light started to fade. Afternoon turned to twilight, and twilight turned to sureenough dark, and I was still a mile from where I’d parked the car.

Hiking in the dark is not all it’s cracked up to be. Later, my wife would ask me, “But you had your light, didn’t you?” She was referring to a nice and new and very high-tech headlamp that she’d gotten me as a gift, knowing that I’d eventually do something where I needed it.

“My light?” I replied.

“Yes, the one I gave you for your birthday.”

“Oh, that light,” I said.

“Well, does it work?”

“I guess so,” I said. “But I’m not really sure, because it’s still there on the mantle where I put it when you gave it to me. Back in April…”

That earned me a “good grief” look for sure.

But I digress.

Without a light, it was a real adventure getting out of the woods. In fact, at some points, the only way I could tell where the trail went was by looking for tiny spots of glowing blue-green light marking the way, those courtesy of tiny little creatures usually referred to as “glow worms.”

And that brings us to the subject at hand: a series of “Foxfire” hikes this month at Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area.

“But not really foxfire,” said David Carswell, co-manager of the site.

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True foxfire, he explained, is a bioluminescent fungus that grows on decaying wood. Instead, what you’ll be looking for on an Anna Ruby “Foxfire” hike is a small glow worm. Specifically, it’s “Orfelia fultoni,” which David described as a type of gnat larvae which lives along the edges of the trail from the Anna Ruby visitor center up to the falls.

Rangers have been leading glow worm hikes at Anna Ruby Falls for about 30 years, and they’re as popular now as they were when they started.

It’s easy to understand why, too, for along some sections of trails, particularly from the large damp rock outcrop up to the first footbridge over the creek, there are lots and lots of these softly glowing little creatures just waiting for you to spot them.

During May and June, which seems to be prime glow worm season, rangers at Anna Ruby Falls lead weekly after-dark hikes that give you a perfect chance to look for these fascinating little creatures. Participants gather at the main gate to Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area and then make their way to the visitor center, where David talks for a few minutes about what you’re going to be seeing. Next comes a nighttime hike to the falls. And then, on the return trip from the falls to the visitor center, everyone switches to red lights, so you won’t affect one another’s night vision, and looks for the glow worms on the way back to the visitor center.

“We ask people to have red filters on their flashlights,” David said, explaining that red light does not mess up night vision like white like does.

“We remind folks about that when they register.”

The return trip to the lodge is a leisurely one, with plenty of time to look for the glow worms along the side of the trail.

What if it rains?

“We don’t mind the rain,” David said, explaining the hike will take

place as long as it’s not a downpour that’s too heavy for spotting the glow worms and as long as there’s no lightning or no bad storm warning. The worms don’t seem to mind the rain either.

In fact, David added, “Damp, humid, warm nights seem to be best for spotting the glow worms.”

This month’s remaining “Foxfire” glow worm hikes at Anna Ruby Falls are set for Tuesday, June 6; Thursday, June 15; Thursday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 28. But note that these hikes are very popular and fill up quickly, so it is important to check with the site first to make sure that a spot is available. Call the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center at 706-878-1448 to preregister.

Cost for the hike is $4 for adults and $2 for kids ages 3-10. For reasons of safety, children age 2 or younger are not permitted on these hikes.

Maybe I’ll see you there!

And oh yes– about that earlier hike I tried to make to that other waterfall…

Did I make it back? Well, yes, but a lot later than I’d planned. At some points the light of glow worms was the only light marking the way for me, so I have a special place in my heart for these little creatures and their soft blue glow.

I have one other thing now too: a permanent place in my day pack for that head lamp!

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Reasons to seek varicose vein treatment

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Osteoporosis may raise risk of needing long-term care (NAPSI)—Osteoporosis, which causes thin and weakened bones, is a major health threat for older people. In fact, 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass today. Studies show that half of the female population and 25 percent of the male population older than age 50 will suffer a fracture due to this disease in their lifetime, often without symptoms until a fracture occurs. Women are at a higher risk due, in large part, to the drop in estrogen production after menopause. By age 75, the risk is the same for both men and women.

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The early signs of periodontal disease

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Cambridge student shines light on teen drug/alcohol use with documentary Senior’s film ‘420’ gaining attention

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MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High senior Colleen McCreanor’s documentary, “420,” opens with an assault on the senses – the bright, strobing lights of a carnival interspersed with blurry scenes of a high school party. A haunting carnival-esque organ song plays before a teenage boy, his identity and voice hidden, states that, “There’s just so much going on at one time that you can’t even get a grasp of it. It’s like a carnival.”

He is referencing the frenzy of high school parties, where drugs and alcohol are readily available and ingested with abandon.

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said McCreanor, who directed, produced and edited the film.

She and Cambridge video and broadcasting teacher Marc Schneider set out to create a film that would address drug use, an issue that had taken the lives of two Cambridge students in McCreanor’s class of 2017.

“We felt it was our duty and responsibility to take our stand on it and this was our way how,” McCreanor said.

Following Ivey’s death, McCreanor and two other Cambridge students began conducting interviews and filming in January. Schneider said he gave McCreanor full reign of the project.

McCreanor interviewed two students, an anonymous male and female, as well as members of Alpharetta Police, including an undercover narcotics officer, who wears a mask to hide his identity throughout the film, and the officer who found Ivey’s body in Lake Windward.

Ivey’s mother, Yolanda also speaks about her son and his final night, describing the lively, friendly young man that he was before stating, “This is my son,” while holding up an urn.

The film’s impact in measured in the fact that everything said in interviews in complete honesty from those participating, telling their first-hand accounts of teen drug and alcohol use, McCreanor said.

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Cambridge senior Colleen McCreanor directed, produced and edited her film, “420,” which highlights teen drinking and drug use.

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Queen of Angels places in world competition ROSWELL, Ga. — The Queen of Angels Odyssey of the Mind third to fifth grade team placed seventh out of 56 teams in the World Finals last week in East Lansing, Michigan. Odyssey of the Mind is an annual competition where schools compete against one another using creative problem-solving skills.

Each year, Odyssey of the Mind puts out five different problems where teams must accomplish specific tasks while performing a dramatic skit. After

Documentry: Continued from Page 30 The last question McCreanor asked each interviewee was why they chose to participate in the documentary, and with their honest answers, she knew the film could have a strong impact.

“It was a common thread that they saw too much pain and too much loss, and it was all so unnecessary. It’s senseless because it’s preventable,” she said.

The film also addresses parties where parents provide an outlet for drinking or give their kids the financial means of obtaining drugs or alcohol without questioning where it is being spent.

“Parents just give kids money and don’t ask what it’s being used for,”

preparing the skit for months, teams perform the eight-minute skit at the world competition against domestic and international teams. Teams also compete in a spontaneous problem after judges give them a surprise task to perform as a team.

In addition to the competition, the Queen of Angels students also participated in pin-trading, which allows them to interact with students from around the world.

McCreanor said. “We struggled with that because we didn’t want Milton to look bad, but we wanted to address it because it happens so often here.”

Between the difficult subject matter, genuine interviews and the impactful visuals, “420” does not fit the norm of typical student films, and McCreanor has head the positive impact from parents who have watched the film.

“The positive feedback has come from people who acknowledge there is a problem but didn’t know how to raise the conversation,” she said. “That’s what I want. I want people to talk more about it. I never thought I’d be somewhat of an advocate for it, but now I am because I think ‘420’ can really bring some people awareness.”

“420” is available to view for free on YouTube at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=SECv52nCd30#action=share.

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Centennial hires Matt McCarthy to head baseball, softball programs New coach says he plans to be a ‘player’s coach’

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial’s baseball and softball programs will be under new leadership as the Knights’ have tapped Matt McCarthy to take over as head coach of both varsity teams.

McCarthy, an Alpharetta-native, says his coaching style is as a player’s coach.

“Baseball is tough, so I like to be positive and help them out going forward,” he said.

His coaching style stems from his playing career. McCarthy lettered in baseball four years at Chattahoochee in the mid-2000s and was the starting shortstop on the Cougars’ 2005 state championship team.

McCarthy continued his playing

career at Jefferson State Community College before earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and his Master’s Degree in kinesiology from Georgia Southern University.

McCarthy has spent the last six years as an assistant coach with three North Fulton teams — Mount Pisgah, Centennial and Milton.

After a one-year stint with Centennial in 2015, McCarthy spent the last two years with Milton as the infield coach.

McCarthy now returns to the Knights’ program and is eager to get started.

“I’m really excited to now have a high school team of my own,” he said. “I think it’s going to be amazing.”

McCarthy takes over the Knights’ baseball program that has not had a winning season since 2012 under then head coach Billy Nicholson, the current Johns Creek head coach.

The Knights’ went 12-16 overall in the 2017 season, finishing eighth in Region 7-AAAAAA. “Centennial has been a little up and

Cambridge hosts fast-pitch softball camp MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge Lady Bears softball team, winners of the 2016 Class AAAAAA state championship, will host a softball summer camp for rising first through eighth graders June 12-14 at the school.

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down lately, but it does seem like the talent is getting a lot better,” McCarthy said. “I’m ready to get in there and work with them.”

Jeff Burch, Centennial athletic director, said McCarthy’s experience under a number of talented head coaches with different styles, as well as his enthusiasm, makes him a good fit for the Knights.

“The program has had a bit of improvement,” Burch said, “and we think [McCarthy] has everything it takes to get us to the next level. He has experience winning everywhere he has been and will take over a group of great kids in a position to take over a ready-to-win program.”

Though he is familiar with Centennial’s baseball program, McCarthy said he will have to quickly acclimate himself to the softball program.

McCarthy was an assistant softball coach at Milton.

“I’m excited to get in there and get to know them and get that program going as well,” he said.

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Cambridge softball captured the 6A state championship last October, beginning a successful year for Cambridge’s girls athletic programs.

Cambridge 6A girls athletic program named best in state Girls capture school’s first Director’s Cup

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The 2016-17 athletic year was the best in Cambridge girls’ program history. It was also the best in the state in Class AAAAAA. Cambridge captured the school’s first Georgia Director’s Cup, which ranks the best athletic programs in the state based on each school’s team performances throughout the year.

Lesley Broadwell, assistant athletic director at Cambridge and head basketball coach said she was glad to see the hard work of the school’s athletes pay off.

“It means we have great kids, our coaches have done a great job and we have good community support — to be successful it takes all of those things,” she said.

The Lady Bears captured the Cup behind strong performances from the nine team’s that accumulated points toward the Director’s Cup standings.

Cambridge finished 38.5 points ahead of second-place Harrison.

The 2016-17 season began with a Cambridge state championship as the Lady Bears won their first softball state championship. Cambridge’s tennis team also captured a state championship, its second, in May. The Lady Bears placed as state runner up this year in cheerleading and lacrosse.

The soccer and volleyball programs also earned 83 of a possible 100 points by reaching the semifinals in the state playoffs, and the cross country team

Milton area schools place in Director’s Cup Milton (7A): Boys 11th, Girls 11th, Overall 9th Cambridge (6A): Boys 9th, Girls 1st, Overall 3rd King’s Ridge (1A): Boys 61st, Girls DNP, Overall 82nd St. Francis (1A): Boys 56th, Girls 40th, Overall 53rd placed fourth in the state.

Cambridge was also awarded points for its swimming and golf teams.

The Director’s Cup win comes in the first year Cambridge has competed in Class 6A after moving up from 5A. Cambridge placed second in 2014-15 and 2015-16 in the Class 5A Director’s Cup. Winning the Cup after facing unfamiliar teams and against higher quality opponents in Cambridge’s new classification made the accomplishment special, Broadwell said.

“We knew moving to 6A would be a step up in competition, and while we were excited about that, it was still an unknown. It’s exciting we could step in and be competitive right from the beginning,” she said.

In addition to the girls winning the Director’s Cup, Cambridge’s boys programs placed ninth. With the boys and girls scores combined, Cambridge placed third in the overall Director’s Cup standings.

“It’s a good accomplishment,” Broadwell said. “Hopefully, we aren’t satisfied with this and we want to build off of this. I’m looking forward to next year.”

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Erin’s Hope for Friends to hold June 17 fundraiser

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Erin’s Hope for Friends is having its fourth annual “Denim and Diamonds” celebration on June 17 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. in the Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway.

The nonprofit organization was founded by Darren and Stacy Horst after the loss of their daughter, Erin, in order to provide interactions for youth with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism.

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From the left are Scott Phelan, president of Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, Holly York, director of development for The Drake House, and Julie Keeton Arnold, Grants Committee chair for Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia.

The Drake House receives $12K grant ROSWELL, Ga. —The Drake House was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from the Foundation for Northeast Georgia. A first time recipient from the Foundation, The Drake House was the only agency awarded funds in the North Fulton community for this year’s grant.

“It’s wonderful to begin a partnership with The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia,” said Holly York, director of development for The Drake House. “Their investment in The Drake House shows their confidence in our programming to help homeless single mothers and children move to stable housing and economic self-sufficiency.”

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term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless single mothers and their children in North Metro Atlanta, designed to provide stability for the children and assist the family in working toward self-sufficiency.

It has served over 400 families since 2006.

“This is why we do what we do,” said Randy Redner, executive director of the Community Foundation. “We are surrounded by many incredible nonprofits doing incredible work each and every day.”

The Drake House plans to use the money for improvements to their aging facility and new appli-ances for several apartments.

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Assessments: Continued from Page 14 then Roswell will need to revise its millage rate down, he said.

“I don’t know what the net effect will be, but we will be taking a hard look,” Wood added.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said individual homeowners will need to become familiar with comparable sales in their neighborhoods to ensure their increases in home value are correct.

“Fulton County has done nothing [about revaluation] and allowed a gap between real values and assessed values to grow,” Bodker said. “Then we get hit with this kind of change.”

But Hausmann defended the county.

“The last valuations by the county were based on actual sales,” Hausmann said. “Last year we were notified by

Cabin: Continued from Page 12 welcomes the school board decision, but the district could do more.

“If we weren’t trying to save it, they’d have to spend money to demolish it,” Mitchell said. “We would like to see them spend at least what it would take to demolish it.”

Although no formal vote has taken

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the Revenue Department we must do a more thorough revaluation that truly reflects valuations that are at least 90 percent of market value and no more than 110 percent,” Hausmann said.

Fulton County Chief Appraiser Dwight Robinson did a thorough examination of the tax rolls to ensure Fulton was in compliance with state law, she said.

Now cities awaiting the new tax digest will have to recalibrate their millage rates to reflect revaluation.

That still left local city governments and county commissioners scrambling to deal with irate citizens.

Yet the Fulton County Commission says the county is under the gun to re-valuate or face paying penalties from the state.

Fulton Commissioner Bob Ellis said the 320,000 new tax assessments that went out last week were due to hit sometime.

There has been a steady increase in value of properties since the recession of 2008.

“Property values have greatly increased since the recession of 2008.

However, the Fulton County Tax Assessor’s Office failed to keep up with the rising values. The 2017 assessments now bring us into compliance with Georgia law,” Ellis said in his letter to constituents.

Nevertheless, the county’s assessment process “needs to improve,” he said.

“Valuations are difficult to understand, state laws are complicated, the exemption process is complex and an unexpected huge jump in your tax bill is unacceptable.”

Under Georgia law, values are required to be between 90 percent and 110 percent of fair market value.

Fulton officials tried to paint a more reasonable picture noting that overall

residential 2017 valuations are up by only 13 percent overall. “[These revaluations] indicate a real estate market with values similar to those before the 2008 recession,” said a statement from the Tax Assessors Office.

But that data also includes South Fulton parcels which have not grown nearly as much in value.

That tends to skew overall the toxic effect of huge double-digit increases that have shown up in North Fulton with its tony neighborhoods and Class A office buildings.

The statement from the Fulton Tax Assessors Office concluded with: “We have undergone a thorough process to ensure that we are in alignment with best practices in property valuation. This year’s valuations are consistent with a strong sales in neighborhoods located throughout Fulton County.”

place, Mitchell said the general feeling among council members is that if the cabin can be rescued, it would probably be relocated to a small nearby park on Milton Avenue — three lots the city purchased last August for $900,000.

Meanwhile, the Historical Society is soliciting donations for the enterprise.

“There’s a positive attitude this will happen,” said Mary Lee, president of the organization. “We are accepting donations now, and we’re getting estimates to move the log cabin.”

The costs include disassembly, transport, site preparation and reassembly.

Lee said she has heard a number of unofficial estimates for the work, some approaching $500,000.

“That’s totally, totally way off,” she said. She did concede, however, that it will most assuredly take more than the $115,000 already committed.

The Historical Society is planning to host a fundraising event at the log cabin in the coming months, Lee said,

but a date has not been set.

In the meantime, those wishing to donate can mail checks payable to Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. Donators are asked to write “Log Cabin” on the memo line. Donations can also be made on the organization’s website, aomchs.org; click on “Log Cabin” at the bottom of the page.

Education writer Candy Waylock contributed to this article.

Alpharetta Rotary Club donates to Senior Services North Fulton ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Alpharetta recently presented Heather Terry of Senior Services North Fulton with a check for $1,500.

This money will go directly toward Meals on Wheels and Meals on Wheels for Pets. The $1,500 came from a $750 contribution from Rotarian Jack Hausmann and a match of $750 from the Rotary Club of Alpharetta.

Meals on Wheels and Meals on Wheels for Pets are operated by Senior Services North Fulton and serve the Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs areas. Meals on Wheels America is composed of more than 5,000 independently-run local programs and helps nearly 2.4 million seniors annually.

While each location operates individually, the shared goal is to provide a nutritious meal to the homes of older adults who have difficulty grocery shopping or preparing meals themselves.

Meals on Wheels for Pets follows a similar concept supplying seniors with food, treats and cat litter for their furry companions.

“The funds will go toward our Meals

Senior Services North Fulton will use the $1500 donation to further their mission of delivering meals to seniors in the area. on Wheels program,” Terry said. “Last year, we delivered over 32,000 meals to seniors in our community, and provided over 19,000 hot lunches at our senior centers - over 50,000 meals.

Still, we are not reaching everyone who needs us. This donation will help us grow our meals program, and bring us closer to our goal of ending senior hunger in North Fulton.”

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Philip Lawrence Meyers, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away May 28, 2017.

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Shea Leslie Rogers, 43, of Alpharetta, passed away May 16, 2017. Arrangements

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Jay Schwartz, 47, of Alpharetta, passed away May 22, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Mitchell Seremak, of Roswell, passed away May 30, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dawn Smith, 50, of Alpharetta, passed away May 19, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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