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Pop art comes to Johns Creek

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Artist/illustrator Rocky Davies has top clients bidding for his work. But you can see his work (like this fan art piece of Teen Wolf) at the JC Arts Center. Read more, Page 34.

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Ellis urges early voting in North Fulton ►►PAGE 6

Local educators make the grade ►►PAGES 12 – 13

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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, May 27, when a 5-ton tree fell around 1 a.m. on Merkel’s roof. Part of the tree speared through the wall and became

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A father and daughter left a nail salon without paying and 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

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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.

hand. He then allegedly threw several 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.

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

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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. 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, 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 the Revenue Department we must do

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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

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 precinct changes or any potential waits 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.

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

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OPINION

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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City moving forward on parks plan OKs parksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; designs to add green space

Future parks/recreation goals in the works

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Johns Creek City Council voted to approve conceptual designs on four of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five new parks and move forward with the process of developing construction documents. The four parks include the linear park in Technology Park, the neighborhood park on Morton Road, and the two pocket parks located on State Bridge Road and the intersection of Bell and Boles Roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action represents a big step forward in what is shaping up to be a transformational year in Johns Creek,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Mike Bodker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The addition of these beautiful green spaces and what each new park will mean to the residents they serve is very exciting.â&#x20AC;? The concept design of the fifth new park at Cauley Creek is still under discussion. The City Council will make a final decision at a later date. The current design concepts for each of the five new parks can viewed at johnscreekga.gov/Recreationand-

Johns Creek will continue to identify opportunities to buy additional greenspace which is in line with the Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan. The Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan is designed to meet the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and priorities for the provision of recreation sites, facilities, and programs. The plan was developed during a five-month planning process in 2015 that included extensive community outreach and input from over 1,500 individuals through interviews, surveys, community meetings, and social media interactions. Based on that citizen input received, key items of consensus are Parks/Parks-Design-Project. The construction of the parks is funded by the parks bond which passed in November. The $40 million bond is earmarked for the acquisition and development of parks and green space, as well as improving the current inventory

in the plan: â&#x20AC;˘ Acquisition of additional park land; â&#x20AC;˘ Expansion of recreational facilities; â&#x20AC;˘ Addition of multi-purpose turf athletic fields; â&#x20AC;˘ Development of an indoor recreation center; expansion of facilities and programs for seniors; â&#x20AC;˘ Addition of a cricket field; â&#x20AC;˘ Connectivity between parks and activity centers; â&#x20AC;˘ A broader range of programs to serve all age groups; â&#x20AC;˘ Planning for a city-wide recreational greenway/trail system; â&#x20AC;˘ and improvements to existing facility maintenance. of parks. Ocee Park, Newtown Park, Shakerag Park, and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve also will get improvements through the bond dollars. Bond funding will also enable the old Rogers Bridge restoration project to

move forward. The new bridge across the Chattahoochee River will connect park facilities for pedestrians and cyclists in Johns Creek to Duluth. This will expand more recreational opportunities for residents.

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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.

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We would like to see [the school district] spend at least what it would take to demolish it.” DONALD MITCHELL City Councilman City Councilman Donald Mitchell, who serves as liaison to the arts and cultural affairs, said he 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 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.

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tary 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 making 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

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Allison Kerley of Barnwell Elementary School was named Fulton’s Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at the school. From left are Yolander Heard, specialist with the Fulton Education Foundation, Deputy Superintendent (Academics) Rob Anderson, Principal Martin Nehaus, Kerley, Superintendent Jeff Rose and Area Superintendent Cliff Jones. 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. 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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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

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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. 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.” been an escort for six years, she had spit on the man and had taken the $73 from his wallet. Her account of the incident differed from the victim’s as she stated he had agreed to pay her $220 for a 30-minutes sexual encounter through the website, Backpages. The victim did not want to press charges, stating he just wanted his money back. Fields was arrested for solicitation for an illegal sex act.

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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.

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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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and dance, and have a lot of fun.” Live music drew crowds by the hundreds as visitors sampled tap beers and treats from local restaurants. Dozens of tents lined the closed-off streets offering food such as tacos, ice cream, hotdogs, barbecue, Mediterranean fare and gourmet desserts. Visitors poured into the closed-off streets. Two bands helped people dance the night away and make downtown come alive. Bailey Coats and 7 Sharp 9 both headlined and kicked off the festival with live covers of hit songs and original pieces. The next Brew Moon Fest is set for this fall, Sept. 30, right after the annual Scarecrow Harvest.

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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

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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-

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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.

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Rocky Davies’ ‘Nerdatorium’ serves as his studio in Idaho and is filled with plenty of visual ‘stimulation.’ It is filled with mostly ‘80s-era pop culture icons.

JC artist turns pop culture into art Rocky Davies’ work attracts Hollywood’s attention By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Arts Center Executive Director Stuart Miller had a problem with the young children signing up for his art camp last summer and it worried him. “We had all this art on the wall, and 1,200 kids coming through the door. But the kids never gave what was on the wall a look when they came in. That bothered me,” said Miller. So this summer he found a way to solve that “problem” — and how! Pop artist Rocky Davies grew up in Johns Creek, and so it was no problem to get his dad, Kent Davies, to urge his son to bring some of his art when he came to visit this year. “These kids are all over Rocky’s art as soon as they come through the door. Now they are making the connection between art and culture,” Miller said. Today, Rocky Davies is a successful

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‘The Art of the Character’ What: An exhibition by Rocky Davies Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Br. Road, Suite 700 When: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Through July 28 animator, illustrator and artist. The 39-year-old lives in Idaho with his family but his contacts are worldwide. His appeal runs from the young through millennials right through to ‘80s fans. Whether it is Teen Wolf, Star Wars or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Davies captures their verve and brings them to life in colors so vivid, it almost hurts to look at them. Davies was destined to be an artist. He has never really wanted to do anything else. “I’ve been doing [art] since I could pick up a pencil or a crayon,” Davies said. “I loved the Disney stuff. My dream job was to be a Disney animator.”

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the end of the summer,” Davies said. It’s going to be called “Quickdraw with Rocky.” From the start, Rocky was always drawing. One of the pieces of his art is the cartoon image he did at age 2. “From the start, my parents were aware that drawing would be my path, and they have always been supportive of it,” he said. Today, Rocky Davies Creative Services and Design is a brand that is gaining stature in the animation community. He was asked to do a Ninja Turtles session by an ad agency. And his latest project has been creating art for “Guardians of the Galaxy, Part 2.” Rocky Davies is a guy who always knew what he wanted to do and has the talent to do it. His work is on display at the Johns Creek Arts Center through July 28.

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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.

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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 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

Centennial has been a little up and down lately, but it does seem like the talent is getting a lot better.” MATT MCCARTHY Centennial baseball, softball head coach [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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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek High School athletics soared to new heights this year, posting an array of successes in a variety of sports. The Gladiators placed second in the Class AAAAAA Director’s Cup, a ranking of each school’s athletic programs based on how its teams place throughout the year. With two team state championships, four individual state championships and three state-runner up finishes, the Gladiators placed just 5.5 points behind region foes Pope for the overall Director’s Cup. Pope overtook Johns Creek in the standings after winning the baseball state championship, the final sport of the 2016-17 season. The Gladiators’ boys and girls programs both finished it the top-five, with the girls placing third and the boys

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Director’s Cup and capture two state championships when the boys and girls golf teams swept the Class AAAAAA state titles. Girls soccer made its first appearance in the state championship game, closing out a 17-4-2 season with a state runner-up finish. The Gladiators baseball team won all seven of its playoff games on the road, earning a semifinals berth. Boys tennis made its second trip to the state semifinals. The girls track and field captured the Region 7-AAAAAA championships before placing sixth at the state meet. The boys team placed 12th. In all, 23 Gladiators signed collegiate athletic scholarships in 2016-17.

Gladiators’ athletic accomplishments (2016-17) • Football: region champions • Girl’s cross country: state runner-up • Co-ed cheerleading: state runner-up • Volleyball: state semifinal appearance • Boys swim and dive: Fulton County champions, 5th in state • Girls swim and dive: Fulton County champions, 7th in state • Baseball: state semifinal appearance • Boys golf: state champions • Girls golf: state champions • Girls soccer: region champions, state runner-up • Boys tennis: state semifinal appearance • Boys lacrosse: state quarterfinals appearance • Girls lacrosse: state quarterfinals appearance • Girls track and field: region champions, 6th in state • Boys track and field: 12th in state Individual state champions (2016-17) • Michael Taylor (swimming): 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle • Tatum Smith (swimming): 50yard freestyle • Adeline Farrington (swimming): 100-yard breaststroke • Caden Ciul (track and field): 300-meter hurdles

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DEATH NOTICES Edward James Barnett, Jr., of Cumming, passed away May 26, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Aubrey Dean Benson, 75, of Alpharetta, passed away May 23, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marguerite Dailey, of Alpharetta, passed away May 26, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Billy Dinsmore, of Alpharetta, passed away May 29, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Samuel Evans, of Roswell, passed away May 31, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Ann McMurtray, 89, of Roswell, passed away May 19, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Helen Eves, 82, of Cumming, passed away May 18, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Patricia Howard, of Alpharetta, passed away May 24, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Philip Lawrence Meyers, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away May 28, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Thomas Loren Morgan, 74, of Cumming, passed away May 29, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Shea Leslie Rogers, 43, of Alpharetta, passed away May 16, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Diane L. Klengson, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away May 20, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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. Johnny Charles Tinsley, 77, of Cumming, passed away May 29, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Valentina N. Trotsiouk, 58, of Cumming, passed away May 26, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Yevgeniva Zlatopolsky, 86, of Roswell, passed away May 17, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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