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Fulton takes step closer to tax hike Commissioners to revisit 17% increase By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Fulton County voted at the June 18 commission meeting to advertise a 1.57mill property tax increase in the General Fund. But stung by taxpayers’ sticker shock over the proposed 17 percent HAUSMANN EAVES increase on their tax bill, the Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves said the commissioners would respond. He vowed to take a sharper pencil to the 2014-15 budget of $625.4 million. Eaves said he planned to call a special called work session to

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Senior Center renovations begin BY ERICA O’NEAL/STAFF

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MILTON, Ga. — Families and friends gathered to eat, play and socialize before sitting down to watch the classic “Back to the Future” at the first event in the “Family, Fun, Flicks and Food Trucks” series. The summer event series

MILTON, Ga. — Three years ago, the city bought the 1800sbuilt Hopewell House with plans to one day turn it into a senior center. At their June 16 meeting, Milton’s City Council voted to approve a construction contract with Newnan-based

is held at Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Highway, Milton. The next event will be “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on July 12, and the series finishes with “The Princess Bride” on Aug. 2. All events begin at 7 p.m.

with movies starting at 9 p.m. or about dusk. For more information, contact Angela Thompson at 678-242-2530 or angela.thompson@cityofmiltonga.us. -Erica O’Neal

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Headley Construction to renovate Hopewell House. Fulton County provides operation money for the temporary senior center located at Community of Christ Church on Francis Road, but the city wanted a permanent location for the center. “Right now, we don’t have a permanent facility for the seniors in our community,” said Kathleen Field, Milton’s community development director. “Since the city wanted to keep the historic home, making it a

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on June 18. At about 6 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Old Ferry Way after a suspect entered the home from a back window and surprised the resident while she was in her bedroom sleeping.

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Someone drove her car into a grape arbor MILTON, Ga. — A woman housesitting in the 900 block of Pleasant Hollow Trace told Milton Police someone damaged her car. She said someone damaged her front bumper and scratched her rear door between 5 p.m. June 14 and 6 a.m. June 15. The victim said it appears her 2011 Lexus ES350 had been driven into a grape arbor. However, when police asked if she wanted them to process the car for fingerprints, she said no. “She stated she just needed a report for the insurance,” according to an incident report. The victim said there were no cameras around the home and had noticed the gate to the property half open in the morning. The car is valued about $33,000.

Threating texts messages scare mom, daughter MILTON Ga. — A mother concerned for her safety and the safety of her daughter contacted Milton Police after she

The suspect began to drag the female out of her bed and tried to force himself on her. The victim fought off her attacker, and he left the house. The victim was not seriously injured, but she was transported to the hospital. The suspect is described as a young man,

received several threatening text messages June 9. The Milton resident said the person text messaging was someone with whom she and her daughter were familiar. The victim told police, “She was worried he might do something to harm her or her daughter, so she wanted to file a report documenting the incident.” Police tried to contact the person sending the threating texts without success. The victim was advised to obtain a temporary protective order against the assailant.

Thief steals cool out of Milton home MILTON, Ga. — Someone stole a $1,145 air conditioning blower from a home under construction in the 16400 block of Wax Myrtle Road in Milton. The property manager with Sharp Residential said the incident happened between 7 p.m. June 9 and 9:30 a.m. June 10 to one of the units installed in the basement. The air conditioner blower is the fan inside of an air conditioning unit that blows air through a cooling coil. Police said there was no evidence near the theft to be processed.

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shattered, halfway outside a home’s garage with the driver’s door slightly open and wedged against the garage door frame. The incident took place sometime about 6 a.m. June 15 in the 200 block of Hunley Court in Alpharetta. According to an incident report, the owner arrived at his house to find his Porsche in that state with his keys underneath the passenger seat. His wallet, which contained a large amount of cash, was not taken, according to the report. Someone apparently entered the residence, retrieved the keys to the car and put the transmission in neutral “for this incident to take place.” The homeowner said there were no signs of forced entry to the home. The homeowner’s son said about 3 a.m., he found the door downstairs unlocked, “but didn’t think anything about.” There was no evidence to process.

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The deputy inspected the suspicious truck and noticed two wheels on the grass area. Across the parking lot, a Chevrolet Suburban was missing the two passenger side wheels. After setting up a perimeter, police found Savery hiding in the bushes. He was charged and taken to Fulton County Jail.

Jewelry thief also takes jar of coins JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — While a woman was on vacation from May 17 through May 24, someone took the following from her home in the 300 block of Creeside Drive in Johns Creek: A diamond ring valued at $300; diamond earrings valued at $800; diamond onyx necklace valued at $800 and jar of coins with about $200. The victim suspects a family member may have come into the residence and lifted the items. The incident was reported June 11.

Woman scares away trespasser CUMMING, Ga. — A trespasser tried to break into a home while the owners were inside, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On June 15, a woman in the 300 block of Azalea Circle told officers she was upstairs when she heard a noise. She said it sounded like it was coming from downstairs, so she went to investigate. When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw

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Price in GOP leadership mix Price looks for Ways and Means chairmanship By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – “Not now.” That was 6th District U.S. Rep. Tom Price’s terse answer to whether his name should be considered for House majority leader. Price was speaking about the surprising primary defeat of Eric Cantor at the June 14 North Fulton County Republican breakfast. Following House Majority Leader Cantor’s stunning upset in his Virginia primary, Price’s name was among those mentioned as a possible replacement for Cantor. A number of GOP positions could change as a result of Cantor’s departure from the Washington stage. Cantor was also the frontrunner to take over the speaker’s job from House Speaker John Boehner, who is expected to retire in the next couple of years. That leaves a void for the majority leader spot (although California Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the current House whip, seems to have locked that up in the week since Cantor’s defeat), and the speaker’s gavel could also be up for grabs in the not-too-distant future. Power vacuums at the Capitol have a short shelf-life, and Washington GOP hopefuls are lining up for other spots as

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well. Price has said in the past he would like to be speaker one day, hence his qualifier not “now.” But he does have an eye to move up. Price, who is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and chairs the House Committee on the Budget, wants to move up to chair Ways and Means when the current chairman’s term ends. That would be another step up the ladder in the Washington GOP leadership for Price, who has shown himself to be one of its rising stars and spokesmen. Looking at Cantor’s surprising fall, Price said, no one saw it coming. But in retrospect, Price said there are factors

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U.S. Rep. Tom Price, R-6th, is one the Republicans looking to move up in party hierarchy after Rep. Cantor’s upset. that combined to lead to the six-time congressman’s fall to college professor David Brat. “I would say there are multiple reasons why he lost,” Price said. “First, I think Brat had a better ground game than he did. Brat focused in his district.” Price also pointed out that Cantor’s Virginia district had been redrawn, and he received a new and large portion of the Richmond suburbs in the shuffle. Meanwhile, as incumbent leaders often do, Cantor spent a large portion of the run-up to the election campaigning for out-of-state Republican candidates. “A lot of the voters in the newly drawn district really didn’t know [Cantor], and at the same time as a good party man, Cantor was trying to help other candidates,” Price said. “Brat concentrated in his district, which contained his college and the newly redistricted Richmond suburbs,” Price said. “And Brat will be a good congressman. He’s young and energized.” Price said he took some lessons from Cantor’s defeat as well. “It just shows that you have to stay close to home, and make sure you are on the issues. But it’s like they say, all politics is local,” he said. Price also brought the party faithful up to date on several of the issues, which he was sad to report had changed little. Immigration reform is at a standstill, Price said. He blamed President Barack Obama for creating the “incredible human tragedy” taking place with thousands of illegal Hispanic children now collectively being housed in military bases. He said Obama is using the children as tools for immigration amnesty rather than seeing them put in facili-

ties on the Mexican side of the border. “Our border security is simply broken. If the president wants to do something about reform, then stop [new] crossings at the border,” Price said. “He can’t enforce the laws and we [Republicans] can’t trust him to negotiate. “Congress has solutions, but we need an honest broker on the other side.” The deteriorating situation in Iraq is another example of the president’s failed foreign policy. “While the president tries to figure out a response, the situation is going critical. I believe Iraq and Afghanistan will be lost, and we will have wasted all the treasure we have poured in there,” Price said. Price also railed against the president’s decision to trade five Al Qaeda terrorists for one American soldier. He said whatever circumstances led to Bowe Bergdahl’s capture, it is wrong to negotiate with terrorists. Price called the five released as “five of the most evil men in the world.” “It puts all Americans who travel in danger,” he said. As part of solving the Veterans Administration debacle, Price said the problem is more than just scheduling appointments. “Any veteran that cannot get service should be allowed to go to the private sector immediately,” Price said. He decried the VA quota system because as a physician he says it used to ignore veterans in need. When he was a physician treating VA patients, if the doctors and surgeons met quota, they were simply to stop performing more procedures. That whole system needs an overhaul, he said.

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Continued from Page 1 re-examine the budget. He pointed out that advertising the milling increase did not hold the county to passing that increase. It does cap the millage rate at the 1.57 mill increase, but may pass a lower rate. Fulton Finance Director Patrick O’Connor said the millage rate is necessary for the county to meet its obligations. “Without [the millage increase] we would be in a credit crisis,” O’Connor said. The board voted to advertise the new countywide millage rate of 12.051 mills in a 5-2 vote (commissioners Liz Hausmann and Robb Pitts dissenting). This advertisement means the county may increase the General Fund millage rate by no more than the 1.57 mills advertised. So the board may reduce it at its July 16 board meeting if so chooses when the final millage rate is set. However, that would require either serious cuts or finding untapped revenues. The commissioners are faced with a$48 million shortfall in this year’s budget and the proposed 1.57-mill increase would generate an estimated $51.8 million. And that includes a $40 million infusion from the county’s fund balance. The county has regularly tapped into its reserves of$150 million since 2008 to balance the budget. This last dip will leave the county below the recommended minimum reserve of 8.33 percent of its annual budget at a little over 7

Hearing 1 & 2: Thursday June 26 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Final hearing: July 16 at 10 a.m. All three meetings are conducted at 141 Pryor St. in commission chambers with participation also available through video conferencing at the North and South Service centers on both dates.

State law says Fulton can't raise taxes. A new state law passed by Legislature forbids Fulton County to raise taxes before 2015. See page 13. percent. In other words, after this year there will be no reserve to tap into. The commissioners plan to hold a workshop to find some combination of budget cuts and overlooked revenue to reduce the tax increase. “We want to explore every option, whether it is additional revenue generation or budget cuts or unidentified revenue projections,” said Commission Chairman John Eaves. No date had been set for the workshop as of print deadline. Eaves said the 3-mill increase was needed to make up a $48 million short-

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fall in the budget. “We have a lot of divergent views,” Eaves said June 18. “We have heard from a large contingent from the arts community and the social services community about their needs and the good they provide in the community. We have also heard from the taxpayers who are understandably concerned about such a tax increase.” He also pointed out that Fulton County has not increased its millage rate since 1991. Meanwhile almost all other metro Atlanta counties have raised millage rates since the 2008 recession. The recession forced millage increases in Cobb (16 percent), Gwinnett (21 percent) and DeKalb (26 percent). “The reality is the economy has not really turned around in Fulton County. Most property values are still depressed,” Eaves said. “We have not seen property values recover yet.” He pointed out that during the recession Fulton County had the highest number of foreclosures in the state. To assertions that Fulton County government is simply “too big,” Eaves counters by noting 25 percent of county residents live in poverty. “We are a government that serves those needs. We are a service government,” he said. “But we owe it to our citizens to look at as many opportunities as we can [to reduce the budget] and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.” Commissioner Liz Hausmann said the budget crunch that Fulton County is experiencing has been on the radar screen for years, and said it is the board’s unwillingness to deal with that reality that has put the county in this position.

“We have seen this coming, yet we continue to spend, spend, spend. Now they want the taxpayers to pay more,” Hausmann said. “We have continued to balance our budget using our reserves. Now that will be completely gone.” And Hausmann said North Fulton will be paying more than just a 17 percent increase in their property tax bill. Since property values in North Fulton are starting to regain equity, the increase in real terms will be more like 20 percent to 25 percent. “The new valuations will hit taxpayers just as they are beginning to recover from the recession,” she said. As to where to make cuts, Hausmann said there are many areas to make cuts that do not affect service delivery. She pointed to Fleet Management, Human Resources, Payroll and other areas as good places to start.

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New leaders named at five North Fulton schools Recent hires fill vacancies at all but two area schools By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton County School System (FCSS) is moving quickly to replace school leaders who stepped down or moved on to other positions as the school year came to a close. At North Fulton schools, new principals were named at five schools with end-of-year vacancies, leaving only two schools still seeking a permanent principal before the start of classes on Aug. 11. New principals at North Fulton schools include: • Northview High – Brian Downey • Johns Creek High – Gail Johnson • Crabapple Middle – Rako Morrissey • Crabapple Crossing Elementary – Rachel Williams • Hembree Springs Elementary – Laurie Woodruff With these latest appointments, only two schools in North Fulton – Sweet Apple and Mimosa elementary schools in Roswell – remain with interim principals. School system officials said both schools will likely have permanent principals in place by the start of school. Brian P. Downey: Northview High Downey will replace former Principal Paul Brannon who has accepted a new position out of state. Downey has been an assistant principal at Northview since 2010, and has been a mentor to aspiring principals and lead teachers in the Northeast Learning Community. He is also involved in community-based initiatives including Student Leadership Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Think Tank. Prior to coming to Fulton County Schools, Downey was the dean of students at Attleboro High School (Mass.). He has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Providence College (R.I.), and a master’s of education in educational leadership from Fitchburg State College (Mass.).

Gail Johnson: Johns Creek High Johnson has 25 years of educational experience as a teacher, administrator and principal in grades K-12 public schools. She was formerly the principal at Campbell Middle School in Cobb County and also served as the assistant principal at Osborne High School in Cobb. Her teaching experience includes time at CrossRoads Alternative HS/MS (Cherokee), Ralph J. Bunche Middle School (Atlanta), Campbell Elementary School (Union City) and Pyne Poynt Middle School (N.J.). Johnson earned an education specialist degree and master’s degree in education from Kennesaw State University and a bachelor’s degree in English education from Temple University (Pa.). Johnson replaces former Johns Creek Principal Buck Greene, who took a position with the Atlanta School System. Rako Morrissey: Crabapple Middle School Formerly the principal at New Prospect Elementary School in Alpharetta, Morrissey replaces Nathan Buhl, who is now the principal at Milton High School. She has 10 years’ experience as a classroom teacher, two years as an area lead teacher and three years in administration experience. In addition to her time at New Prospect, Morrissey was the principal at Pine Mountain Middle School (Marietta Schools), and was a classroom teacher in Cobb and Henry County school systems. Morrissey has doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in education from Kennesaw State University, as well as an educational specialist degree in math education from University of West Georgia. At Kennesaw State, she was an assistant professor of math for two years. Rachel Williams: Crabapple Crossing Elementary Williams comes to the Fulton County School System from the CharlotteMecklenburg School System (N.C.) where she had been an

elementary school principal since 2011. Prior to that, she was an assistant principal in the Newton County School System and a classroom teacher in the DeKalb County School System and in South Carolina, where she was named the 2007 Teacher of the Year at her elementary school. Woodruff holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Columbia College, a master’s in educational leadership from University of West Georgia, a specialist in educational leadership from University of West Georgia and a

2013 doctorate in educational leadership from Clark Atlanta University. Laurie H. Woodruff: Hembree Springs Elementary Woodruff moves to Hembree Springs Elementary from Roswell North Elementary, where she served as the assistant principal since 2012. In that position, she assisted in the school’s progression as a Cohort One school under the new charter system, served as the testing coordinator and represented the district’s elementary schools on

the Code of Conduct Revision Committee. Woodruff’s past experience includes stints at Barnwell Elementary, where she was the curriculum support teacher and math instructional coach, and as a classroom teacher at High Point Elementary (Fulton), Cleveland Elementary (Fayetteville) and Bryan County Elementary. Woodruff has a master’s degree in education from the University of West Georgia and bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University.

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Donation-based yoga class at Friendship Park June 21 Lift Yoga greets summer solstice with mind-clearing exercise MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton’s Lift Yoga will offer a donation-based outdoor class Saturday, June 21 in Crabapple’s Friendship Community Park. Participants are asked to pay what they can. The class, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., is timed to take place under the sun’s highest position on the longest day of the year. It is open to everyone, regardless of ability. Kim Saunders, founder of Lift Yoga, said many poses can even be done in a chair. “If you’ve always wanted to try yoga but were unsure where to start, this is a great opportunity to enjoy

the many benefits of this proven and effective mindclearing exercise,” she said. “Be engaged with your community and welcome summer outside in the beautiful evening.” In case of inclement weather, the class will be in Bethwell Community Center. Lift Yoga Therapy offers weekly classes and a host of special workshops and events throughout the summer, including Free Community Yoga Night, yoga fitness challenges, restorative yoga with live musical accompaniment, meditation classes and much more. For information on Lift Yoga

Therapy’s classes, visit www. Milton-Yoga.com or email kimsaunders@mindspring.com.

To sign up for yoga classes, visit the parks and activities link on the city of Milton’s

website at www.cityofmiltonga. us. — Shannon Weaver

Birmingham project to include single-family homes Townhome development first approved in 2004 By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — City Council

approved to modify conditions for 22 acres located on the southeast corner of Birmingham Highway and Birmingham Road at their June 16 City

Council meeting. Capkey Birmingham Partners requested to change the original number of units approved in 2004 from 33 townhomes to also include single-family homes. The Milton Community Development Department recommended the approval of the change, but with conditions. “At the meeting, the City Council approved the applicant’s request for 10-foot front setback, but to allow porches to encroach up to five feet,” City Planner Robyn MacDonald said. “The City Council

also approved a zero-foot rear setback.” The company asked to remove the required 10,000-square-foot day care facility required in the initial request from 2004. “We recommended City Council approve that condition because the day care center didn’t appear to meet required standards, such as inadequate parking,” MacDonald said. The revised plan calls for a 5,300 square-foot one-story building and states that the commercial area will include commercial, restaurant and retail businesses. MacDonald said that council also approved a condition

concerning a temporary landscape plan. \When 50 percent of the residential units are issued certificates of occupancy, the areas shown as commercial on the revised site plan from 2004, a temporary landscape plan must be provided and approved by the city’s arborist, MacDonald said. In addition, they need to be installed within 90 days, as well as the installation of sidewalk and street trees. MacDonald said plans provided by Capkey meet the city’s design plan and the approval process is moving forward. No construction start date was provided.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton County School System now includes seven additional “master teachers” among their teaching cadre who have completed the rigorous Master Teacher Certification Program. Educators from North Fulton schools include Susan AliAhmad from Lake Windward Elementary School, Charlotte Melhorn Hayes from Findley Oaks Elementary School and Gail Ritchie from Haynes Bridge Middle School. “This is great news for Ful-

ton County Schools and for our teachers. It shows that they are recognized for their efforts to excel and for being a top performer,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa. “I’m really proud to see our district consistently make this list of excellent teachers.” Fulton Schools now has 117 master teachers among its ranks – the most of any school system in Georgia. In all, the state has certified only 842 educators since the program began in 2005 to recognize

those teachers who have significantly influenced student achievement in the classroom and consistently demonstrated excellence. Georgia’s Master Teacher Certification Program is coordinated by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and is based on classroom performance on assessments, documentation of student growth and exemplary professional practices. Superior teachers are designated as “master teachers” for a period of seven years. — Candy Waylock

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County: Property values rise in Milton

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Finance Department announces 4.17 percent digest increase MILTON, Ga., — City officials received strong financial news this week, as it was announced Milton’s tax digest, or total value of all real property in the city, rose 4.17 percent in 2014. Due to the growth, the city of Milton is obligated to hold three public hearings and advertise a property tax increase. However, the city is not increasing residents’ tax millage rate – by law, Milton cannot unless a majority of voters choose to raise the rate. The increase is due solely to the reassessment of existing real estate, and the millage rate remains at the legally mandated cap of 4.731. The public hearings, to be held in council chambers of Milton’s City Hall, are scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 7, July 21 and Aug. 4.

The City of Milton has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 4.17 percent.

“We want to make sure residents understand the city of Milton is not raising their taxes,” said Stacey Inglis, assistant city manager for Milton. “As a result of the increased value of property in the city, we must advertise a ‘tax increase’ – but it is wholly separate from what voters decide at the polls.” Inglis said though the total digest rose 4.17 percent, values across the city varied. The Fulton County Tax Assessor’s Office reported some rose, while others dropped or remained stagnant. Property tax bills will be sent Sept. 1, and taxes are due back to the city by Oct. 31. For more information on the tax digest increase, please contact the city of Milton at 678242-2500 or info@cityofmiltonga.us.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Milton Council Chambers, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Milton, Georgia, 30004, on the following dates and times: July 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM July 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM August 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 4.731 mills, an increase of 0.189 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 4.542 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $375,000 is approximately $28.35 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market value of $400,000 is approximately $30.24.

Fulton tax hike illegal? By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA, Ga. – Fulton County has a 1.57-mill tax increase on the table this year, but according to state legislation passed in 2013, the county is forbidden to raise its millage rate until 2015. After 2015, the county may only raise the millage rate with super majority, i.e. 5 votes on the seven-member board. Fulton County commissioners and other opponents

of the law said the legislation which Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law is not legal. Counties formulate their budgets under what is called “home rule,” which gives them the sole authority to tax their residents for the operation of that county. Fulton – joined by letters of support from all metro county chairpersons – questioned the legality of such legislation that not only infringed on the home-rule principle, but singled out Fulton County from among the other 158 Georgia

counties. “The county attorney has told us we are within our rights to raise taxes,” Fulton Chairman John Eaves said. Eaves said the county has avoided a tax increase despite the recession, but now it must follow the path all other metro counties have and raise its millage rate. He noted the county has reduced services and instituted a hiring freeze. If the millage increase is passed, Eaves said Fulton will defend it in court if challenged.

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE EXPLANATION Your total property tax rate, or millage rate, will remain the same as the previous seven years at 4.731. The City is estimating a slight increase in property values that may result in additional property tax revenue. Actual changes in property values will not be available until the City receives the official property digest from the Fulton County Tax Commissioner.

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE The City of Milton does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Milton, Georgia on August 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax diegest and levy for the past five years.

Current 2014 Tax Digest and Five Year History of Levy Incorporated

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2,138,900,336

2,053,385,022

1,976,153,262

2,002,141,290

1,991,826,430

2,156,608,276

115,598,780

101,093,870

104,790,450

116,670,630

125,271,430

110,057,590

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6,748

6,584

2,254,505,864

2,154,485,476

2,080,950,296

2,118,811,920

2,117,097,860

2,266,665,866

150,643,390

158,169,430

163,889,783

161,283,460

162,615,270

154,175,700

2,103,862,474

1,996,316,046

1,917,060,513

1,957,528,460

1,954,482,590

2,112,490,166

4.731

9,953,373

9,444,571

9,069,613

9,261,067

9,246,657

9,994,191

249,783

(508,802)

(374,958)

191,454

(14,410)

747,534

2.6%

-5.1%

-4.0%

2.1%

-0.2%

8.1%

City of Milton Real & Personal Motor Vehicle

Heavy Duty Equipment Gross Digest Less M & O Exemptions Net M & O Digest Gross M & O Millage Rate Less Millage Rate Rollbacks Net M & O Millage Rate Net Taxes Levied Net Taxes $ Increase Net Taxes % Increase

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Fashion show for hope Clothing show raises funds for homeless mothers, children By KRISTINA BAK and ERICA O’NEAL

news@northfulton.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Volunteer models strutted their stuff at Act 3 Productions in Sandy Springs during the second annual fashion show that benefits the Drake Closet and Drake House. The June 10 fundraiser included a raffle for prizes, food and best of all, shopping. The Drake House is a crisis assessment center that provides emergency housing for homeless women and their children who live in the North Fulton area. The organization helps mothers and children recover from their situations by giving the families the resources to get back on their feet and find a job and self-sufficient housing while keeping them together. The Drake Closet is a local clothing boutique that is an offshoot of the Drake House. The Closet allows people to donate gently used and new clothing for Drake House residents. The Drake Closet is really two boutiques, one in Roswell and Alpharetta, which are stocked with current fashions. All proceeds go to the Drake House. Events like the fashion show create exposure for the organization and provide support to the homeless moms

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Drake House Executive Director Kathy Swahn, left, and Speaker Shelby Jackson enjoy the show. who depend on Drake House. “The evening was a great success,” said Karen Pye, Drake House director. “We sold out, and that’s wonderful.” Participants were entertained by the show’s host, Maggie Taylor of Act 3 Productions theater group in Sandy Springs. Taylor belted out her own renditions of popular songs like the Little Mermaid’s, “Part of Your World,” and Olivia Newton-John’s, “Physical.” Speakers included Karen Trylovich, Drake House Board

of Directors member, and Shelby Jackson, a former Drake House resident. Jackson gave an emotional account of her experiences before, during and after her life at the Drake House. “I think it really raised awareness, not only for what the Closet is, but for what the Drake House does in terms of serving homeless women and their children,” said Pye. For more on the Drake House and its mission, visit them online at thedrakehouse.org.

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ers for more information, tips and warning signs. Summertime tips to Beat the Heat; 1- Try to plan activities that require going outside during non-peak hours when it might be a little cooler. 2- Move exercise indoors. Consider exercising at a gym, walking on a treadmill, or “mall walking” instead of outdoor walks or activities. 3- Swimming and water aerobics are good options as well. 4- Drink plenty of fluids (non-alcoholic, caffeine-free as these ingredients have a diuretic effect). 5- Check your loved one’s air conditioning system, do a maintenance review. If electricity goes out or your loved one does not have air conditioning, consider alternative arrangements when heat is at dangerous levels. 6- Call Senior Helpers for more tips 770-442-2154. This summer heat can be draining and difficult for all of us, but especially so for Seniors! Don’t let this heat do any harm to your elderly loved one, call Senior Helpers to setup a caregiver to provide extra care at 770-442-2154.

anced, youthful and energetic appearance. Dr. Sajja will be joining Milan Eye Center on June 9th. Call 678-688-4575 for more information on Dr. Sajja and his procedures. Milan Eye Center has four convenient locations around Atlanta: Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton, and Buford. Milan Eye Center is a premier ophthalmology practice and is affiliated with Atlanta’s finest hospitals including Northside Forsyth, Northside Cherokee, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Kiran Sajja, M.D. Joining Milan Eye Center in June Dr. Sajja’s procedures include: Eyelid Lifts, Blepharoplasty, Botox and Fillers.

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OPINION

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ANY GIVEN SUNDAY:

Football over fútbol Call me a stereotypical American. I love apple pie, freedom and making fun of Canada. One item I don’t love — soccer. Surprisingly, the entire nation seems geared up for the World Cup soccer tournament, which rolls around every four years. I’m sitting on the bench, and I can’t quite put my finger on what it is about the sport I can’t rally behind. Maybe it’s the endless stream of names I can’t begin to spell, let alone say. It could be I can’t get excited about a matchup that features Cameroon going head-to-head with Croatia. Or possibly because there are more dives in one soccer match than in the entire career of LeBron James. Who knows? Countless people have told me soccer is a sport of endurance. You have to be in top physical condition to run up and down the field during two 45-minute halves. I do not deny this. I accept it and commend it. However, if I wanted to watch a test of endurance, I would watch my little brother hold his breath in defiance of not being able to play his Xbox. Around 94.5 million people in the United States watched

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...Australia is taking on the Netherlands in the World Cup and all I can think about is when preseason football starts. at least 20 consecutive minutes four years ago during the 2010 World Cup. I was not part of the 94.5 million. I couldn’t tell you one player from the 2010 team, nor could I tell you one person on the 2014 team. That is probably the biggest reason I can’t get into soccer or the World Cup — I have no investment in the team. I know none of the players, their rivals or their history.

Unlike soccer, I lose myself in football. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, so ‘Da Bears’ are more of a religion than anything. The whole family would gather on Sunday afternoon for kickoff and pray to the divine Ditka for victory. Win or lose, we cursed the referees for blown calls. I can still name the entire roster from the 2005 team when the Bears made it to the Super Bowl, where they came up short to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Talk about endurance. I still get chills remembering Devin Hester, (now a member of the Atlanta Falcons), return punts the entire length of the field for touchdowns. But it’s not only the Bears; I get invested in any football game. The Texans are playing the Cowboys? I could find a reason to watch, even if it’s just the hopes of Tony Romo getting laid out by J.J. Watt. As I write, Australia is taking on the Netherlands in the World Cup, and all I can think about is when preseason football starts. I understand how people get caught up in World Cup fever and soccer, but it’s not for me. I’ll take pigskins over penalty kicks any day.

Thanks the Fulton County Board of Commissioners As managing director and co-founder of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, I am representative of the more than 65,000 patrons, students, teachers and seniors whose life we touch each year at GET. I want to thank the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for their service to Fulton County. Each year, they make the hard and sometimes unpopular budget decisions. As they undertake the enormous task of balancing the budget, I urge them to support a strong and fiscally sound Fulton County Arts Council by maintaining the current level of funding of $1.5 million. As just one arts entity, Georgia Ensemble Theatre serves patrons from every corner of Fulton County. We have 13 full-time and permanent part-time employees and more than 100 seasonal part-time employees. We are part of an arts industry that generates more

ANITA FARLEY Managing Director,

co-founder of Georgia Ensemble Theatre

than $365 million in revenues in Fulton County and is home to more than 4,000 arts-related businesses. Our industry stimulates business activity, tourism, cultural education and develops creativity in our children, preparing them for the 21st century workforce. Cutting 50 percent of the Fulton County contracts for services will not eliminate the Fulton County budget gap, but it will damage the arts community’s ability to provide jobs and goods and services to the community. Please let us know you support the arts in our com-

As they undertake the enormous task of balancing the budget, I urge them to support a strong and fiscally sound Fulton County Arts Council by maintaining the current level of funding of $1.5 million. munity by voting to maintain the Fulton County Arts Council budget at the current level of $1.5 million.

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VA in need of complete overhaul Well, the news from the Veterans Administration just gets curiouser and curiouser, doesn’t it? As the investigation into VA misdeeds just begins to scratch the surface, it appears the Atlanta VA may be one of the top abusers of veterans when it came to falsifying patient records. That brings this national tragedy closer to home. U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and other Republican members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee are calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to join efforts with the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general’s investigation into misconduct at VA facilities. I am glad to see Congress is asking for a criminal investigation into allegations that regional VA officials doctored the records to show all veterans applying for treatment were seen in a timely fashion – and therefore qualifying for healthy bonuses for meeting specified goals. It was sad to see VA Secretary Gen. Eric Shinseki complain that he was betrayed by “a systemic, totally unacceptable lack of integrity.” It was a shame that such an impeccable career of military and government service could end under such a cloud. But as an old Army hand, the general knows where the buck stops, and it is with the commander. Even I, after a distinguished three-year military career rising to the exalted rank of specialist 4th class, am well aware of one of the military’s basic tenets. “If it doesn’t get inspected, it doesn’t get done.” In this case, patient records submitted apparently were never audited. And the first law of bureaucracy is that if it’s on paper, then that’s the law. So papers – or reports – are never questioned. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? That is the ancient Latin quote asking “Who guards the guards?” It falls right in with the one about the fox watching over the henhouse. It is somewhat disingenuous to ask us now to feel sorry for a VA secretary who allowed the foxes to provide the data that assured they would receive their performance bonuses. I agree there should be a DOJ investigation. This goes too far and too deep for an agency to investigate itself.

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We want more than an arm’s length investigation. We want someone from the next county to look into this and kick over every rock. Already, the Beltway recriminations have started, with the VA saying its funding and resources are insufficient to serve the growing needs of the new and the aging veterans. With the ball in Congress’ court, the rejoinder is the VA is more than fully funded and it is the fault of VA mismanagement that has veterans falling through the cracks like the 101st Airborne on D-Day. I have nothing more than a gut feeling, but I suspect there is enough truth on both sides to taint everyone. What I would like to see is two blue-ribbon investigations. One would be the criminal investigation of alleged widespread doctoring of data for the purpose of obtaining undeserved bonuses and the mismanagement of resources meant to meet the needs of veterans. The second investigation would delve into accusations of fiscal management of the VA and the efficacy of its service delivery system for veterans. It has been impossible to tell just how broken the system is because apparently no one has ever really looked at it. I am not interested in the usual finger-pointing and the Washington blame game. Lord knows, there is enough blame to go around. This time around, it would be nice to see Washington install some real safeguards that would ensure that veterans got competent and timely care for their health needs; that red tape for veterans seeking help was reduced by a factor of 10; and that some other incentive system be put in place and administered by people who do not prosper from it. I know that is an extremely difficult task since it entails dealing with the largest bureaucracy in the Free World. And yet, ‘tis a consummation devoutly to be wished.

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COMMUNITY

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Community rallies around Alpharetta teacher battling cancer By PAIGE ROMAN paige@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta High School’s mathematics teacher Lori Holland was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Holland has received an overwhelming amount of support from students and staff at Alpharetta High School and in the community. In April, Holland posted her diagnosis of stage IIA breast cancer on her personal Facebook page. Immediately, her friends and students were equally devastated and supportive. “I had over 200 likes and comments on my status when I revealed the news and just couldn’t believe it,” Holland said. Stage IIA cancer is when there is no tumor found in the breast or the tumor is 2 centimeters or smaller. However, the cancer may have spread to her lymph nodes and has become a serious concern for physicians. Holland received even more support when she returned to her school, where she has taught for six years. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience.

“When I got back to school, it was insane,” Holland said. “My classroom looked like a flower shop. “There were cards, flowers and food everywhere.” Holland was very pleased with the number of college students who drove back from college to stop in. “All of these students who I haven’t seen in years came to see me and show their support,” Holland said. “It was precious.” Former student Blair Roman said she was shocked when she heard her beloved teacher was going through a battle with cancer. “Mrs. Holland was always my favorite teacher and I was deeply saddened to hear that she had been diagnosed with cancer,” Roman said. “It definitely makes it easier on us and on her to see how many people in the area love her and will be there for her throughout this journey.” Holland said the amount of support from staff members was unbelievable. “The teachers did a ‘Pink Out’ day for me where everyone wore pink,” Holland said. “Until the end of the school year, everyone wore ‘I love Mrs.

Alpharetta High School math teacher Lori Holland, center, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, and students wearing pink show support for breast cancer awareness.

Holland’ name tags.” Holland said the amount of love and support has increased and continues since she found out about the cancer. “Everyone was and is still checking on me; it’s amazing,” Holland said. Holland is considering a short-term leave at Alpharetta High School. “I’ll know more about my plan after my first few treatments,” Holland said. Holland begins chemotherapy at the end of June and plans to return to school sometime in the fall.

Lori Holland receives a note of support on a napkin.

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Jameson Wilkins selected to play in Brine National Lacrosse Classic MILTON, Ga. — Jameson Wilkins, son of Phillip and Phyllis Wilkins and a tenthgrader at Cambridge High School, has been named a 2014 Brine National High School All-American. He been selected to repre-

RFP NUMBER 14-CO1 Sealed Proposal Due Date: July 29, 2014 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for FY14 Website Services will be posted on the following websites the week of June 23rd. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

sent the Georgia region at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held in Boyds, Maryland, June 30 through July 3. The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high school lacrosse players in

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCES Public Hearing:

Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, JULY 15, 2014 7:00 P.M.

Location:

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

Consideration of Primary Variances a. V14-011, 234 Burlwood Drive, Debra Carmody Request(s): To allow a recreational court to encroach into the 50 foot rear setback (Section 64-1602, b,1) b. V14-012, 15800 Birmingham Highway, Birmingham Village, Leonard Jacklett Request(s): To reduce the 50 foot buffer to 10 feet, in order to add parking (Section 64-1141,3b) c. V14-013, 100 Hopewell Grove Drive, Lisa Strawn Requests(s): • To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to be located in the front yard • To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to be located in the side corner setback (Section 64-416,i)

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Center: Continued from Page 1 senior center was the perfect fit.” Field said renovations are set to start later this month, and the center will likely be ready to open around the end of the year. “I’d love to see it open for the holiday season, but that would be tight,” she said. Field said renovations would make the building accessible to disabled and include 17 added parking spaces. “We’ll use it as a senior

center during the week and be able to rent it on the evenings and weekends,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity to keep an important part of the history of our city alive, and share it with the community, too.” Also at the City Council meeting, council revised the northwest corridor overlay district zoning requirements. The revision requires new developments to create a rural view shed with the first 40 feet consisting of undisturbed buffer and an additional 20 feet without building. “This 60-foot buffer will improve views for residents and people driving around the

northfulton.com | Milton Herald | June 25, 2014 | 25 area,” Field said. “We won’t see the backs of houses and such anymore, but instead will see a natural buffer and greenspace.” Field said the city also approved a use permit for artist studios. “We have a sculptor and a few other artists in the city, but we can’t give them a business license because we didn’t have a use permit for them,” she said. Field said more artists may want to set up shop in Milton. “We want to encourage more artists to be a part of our community and feel they’ll be well received by our residents,” Field said.

The council approved a motion to withdraw a request to rezone Birmingham Highway (West Side) with 13 single-family residences on 19.5 acres. It also: • Approved 6-0 a reduction of setback from 100 feet to 50 feet for 305 Crooked Stick Drive. • Approved 6-0 to reduce the front setback from 30 feet to 28 feet and three inches for 16720 Quayside Drive. • Approved 6-0 with modifications to zoning conditions for 22.3 acres zoned MIX and AG-1 located at the southeast corner of Birmingham Highway and Birmingham Road.

Nelda Freeman, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away May 4, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jeffrey Kingcaid, 41, of Cumming, passed away April 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Sarah A. Montgomery, 91, of Marietta, passed away May 13, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Charles Augustus French, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away May 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rhonda Baker Land, 42, of Gainesville, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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DEATH NOTICES Louis Azrak, 70, of Roswell, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Lester Brown, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away April 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lawrence Gene Cordell, 57, of Dawsonville, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Vera L. Cowart, 99, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Margina Lee Davis, 47, of Ranger, passed away May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Charles Dickey, 87, of Johns Creek, passed away May 5, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Dean Green, 89, of Roswell, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lena Mae Dockery, 98, of Milton, passed away May 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Ann Hedden, 74, of Roswell, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Betty Jean Dunton, 93, of Atlanta, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lt. Col. Thomas C. Embrey, USMC, Retired, passed away May 3, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

William Johnston, 72, of Canton, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lenka Strika, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Robert R. Lee, 63, of Suwanee, passed away May 09, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Wyoma Donna Patrick, 72, of Demorest, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Eula Mae Yarbrough Stancil, 91, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Marguerite Tate Liddic, 91, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dean Power, 60, of Roswell, passed away May 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Willie Jo Strevel, 88, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Scott Lively, 30, of Atlanta, passed away May 6, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Thomas Hartman, 91, of Woodstock, passed away May 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Sylvia Nelson, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Stephanie Speller, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away April 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jo Ann Buice Martin, 76, of Cumming, passed away May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Nell Lewis Mason, 93, of Hinesville, passed away May 6, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Kimberly McCusker, 45, of Alpharetta, passed away April 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Katherine McWalters, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Georgia Funeral Care. Agnes Mills, 79, of Cumming, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Watson, 65, of Cumming, passed away May 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edwin O’Quinn, 90, of Woodstock, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Shelia Raney, 56, of Roswell, passed away May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Russell Lee Smith, 55, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Hazel Williams, 96, of Milton, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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