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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Employees at the Kroger on Old Alabama Road reported a burglary June 14 in which over $2,000 was stolen from their gasoline kiosk.

The store manager was alerted to the burglary when an employee noticed

that her till was empty. When they looked at the video from that night, they saw a man, wearing all black, break into the kiosk.

In the footage, the man entered the kiosk around midnight and appeared to be fiddling with the security system.

He left for an hour when an employee briefly arrived to service the station.

When the man returned, he accessed two safes and took a total of $2,000. According to the store manager, the man had to have known the two different safe combinations.

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from the gift card.

The victim was advised to contact his bank due to giving his savings account information to an unknown person. He was also advised to block the phone numbers contacting him.

When asked why he wanted to speak to the neighbors in the middle of the night, the man stated, “because they are criminal Russians and [the police] aren’t doing anything about it.”

He also said, “You should see what they are doing in there. They are criminals.”

The man was arrested for disorderly conduct under the influence.

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

Milton man victim of Pell Grant scam MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man fell victim to a phone scam after receiving calls regarding a Pell Grant check for tuition.

The man received calls from three numbers, area codes 202 and 646, regarding an $11,200 grant check for schooling, but was told he needed to send money before receiving the check.

The callers stated they were from the Federal Reserve.

The victim sent $400 from his savings account. He was later contacted stating more money was required for him to receive the check. The victim purchased a $250 gift card and gave the caller the card and pin numbers

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

DUI arrests ►► John Tobias Van Marter, 49,

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Police arrest man annoyed by lights MILTON, Ga. — A man visiting his sister was arrested in Devonshire Farms June 18 after becoming annoyed by “strange lights” coming from a nearby home.

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The man said he was visiting his sister who lives across the street and that he had been seeing strange lights coming from the windows of the neighbor’s home. The man decided to “investigate” and admitted to banging on the door and windows.

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Fake $20 bill passed at restaurant ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A counterfeit $20 bill was found June 15 at the Vino 100 on South Main Street while the owner was counting the day’s profit.

Police were able to pinpoint the man who passed the bill in security camera footage.

The man was wearing a hat, blue shorts, “construction-type safety vest,” backpack and a goatee. He used the $20 bill to buy $7 in cigarettes and received $13 in change before leaving the store. According to police, the man looks like a suspect who passed a $100 counterfeit bill in 2010. ►► Katelyn Michelle Skinner, 30,

of Glenn Eagles View, Hiram, was arrested June 18 on Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI. ►► George Charles Renzi, 44, of Cardigan Circle, Atlanta, was arrested June 18 on Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI.

DRUG arrests ►► Terricka Lynn Williams, 34, of

156 Plantation Circle, Clarkston, was arrested June 12 on Mansell Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana. ►► Kevin Austin Pergantis, 28, of Golf Club Way, Braselton, was arrested June 13 on Ga. 400, Roswell, for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Kourtney Chamese Gibbs, 32, of Willow Ridge Way, Avondale Estates, was arrested June 17 on Mansell Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and not wearing a seatbelt. ►► James Bernard Parks, 31, of Basinside Court, Douglasville, was arrested June 18 on North Point Court, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana.

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Fireworks and the safety of your eyes

By Dr. Samir Vira Fireworks is one of the rich traditions of celebrating the 4th of July and our nation’s independence. However, fireworks can create a safety hazard for your body and your eyes. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission report, fireworks cause over 10,000 injuries in the US requiring treatment in emergency rooms. About 1300 eye injuries Samir Vira, M.D. occurred due to fireworks in 2014.

Cataract, Corneal, These injuries are suffered by adults and Refractive Surgeon and children; furthermore, not only fireworks operators but also bystanders are vulnerable to such injuries. Injuries suffered can be severe and range from corneal abrasions and contusions to thermal and chemical burns, lacerations, and rupture of the globe. These can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness.

So what can you do to prevent such damage to your eyes?

The safest practice is to avoid buying and operating fireworks yourselves; instead, attend an authorized public display of fireworks and let the licensed professionals handle the fireworks. Keep in mind to follow the appropriate signs at such events to maintain a safe distance from the fireworks.

If you decide to purchase and operate your own fireworks, you should always wear protective eyewear. Children should never play with fireworks of any type.

If an eye injury occurs, you should seek medical attention at your nearest emergency room immediately. You should avoid rubbing your eye, applying pressure to the eye, removing any objects, or even rinsing the eye out. Do not apply any drops or ointments and do not stop for any pain medications. The most important point to remember is to seek medical attention right away.

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Northwinds Summit to add office, residential south of downtown More residential on council agenda in coming weeks

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – City leaders are expected to consider another proposal for residential development within the Downtown District in the coming weeks.

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

A public hearing on the proposal has been tentatively set for the July 10 City Council meeting.

The proposal comes in the wake of a high-density residential mixed-use development approved earlier this month in Northwinds, south of downtown.

At its June 19 meeting, the City Council approved a master plan amendment to permit 140 for-rent units and 32 condominiums on a 24.5acre site at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Ga. 400. The residential portion is part of a major development called Northwinds Summit.

The development also will include 1.2 million square feet of office space, 30,000 square feet of retail/restaurant space and a 140-room hotel.

Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook said the residential request is not out of line with the employment potential Northwinds Summit would offer – some 6,000 jobs could be located on the property. Add to that,

This artist’s rendering shows the proposed mixed-use development, Northwinds Summit, south of Downtown Alpharetta.

she said, Jackson Healthcare’s new facility nearby is already expected to bring 1,500 employees to the area.

Cook did say, however, that the Northwinds Summit plan could compromise the city’s stated goal of achieving a residential mix of 68 percent

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In consideration of that, she said, the city should not issue certificates of occupancy for the apartments until January of 2020, when owner-occupied development should be able to balance the increase.

After nearly two hours of discussion, the council voted 5-1 to approve the amendment allowing for the residential element within the development.

Councilman Jim Gilvin opposed the motion Looking back six years when he ran for his seat, Gilvin said, the biggest issue of the campaign was traffic and how to address increased congestion.

In the six years since, the city has approved seven high-density, mixeduse developments that have or will add more than 100,000 cars on the streets of Alpharetta, he said.

“It just seems to get worse and worse, and people ask me why,” Gilvin said. “I say, ‘well, look around.’”

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Roswell millage rate will stay the same City has kept 5.455 mill rate since FY 2009

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City Council voted by a narrow margin Monday night to keep the millage rate the same for the 2018 fiscal year.

The vote came down to a tie, with councilmembers Nancy Diamond, Donald Horton and Jerry Orlans in favor. Mayor Jere Wood broke the tie by voting for the measure.

The millage rate will stay at 5.455 mills, with each mill representing $1 of tax assessment per $1,000 of assessed

property value. Roswell has kept this same rate for 10 years.

According to Community Relations Coordinator, the Roswell’s rate is one of the lowest in the metro Atlanta area.

The vote came on the heels of the Fulton County Commission decision on June 21 to freeze the property tax digest at 2016 levels for residential properties. The council had deferred voting on the millage rate in the previous council meeting June 12, after passing the FY 2018 budget, until the commission had reached a decision.

This year’s 5.455 millage rate includes 5.205 mills for maintenance and operations and .250 mills for debt service.

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constitutes a property tax increase as the city “did not roll back the millage rate, [it] rolled it over into the general fund.”

A residential property owner in Roswell should expect their property tax bill to stay the same as last year’s unless there were any additions to the property, Wood said.

“The millage rate is not increasing, but if your assessed value goes up, then your property taxes will be higher,” added City Attorney David Davidson.

Councilmember Mike Palermo said he could not support this year’s rate because he wanted to “trim the fat” of the FY 2018 budget by lowering the millage rate.

Horton said that he could not see where the fat was and that the city now has fewer employees than it did before the recession.

Councilmember Lori Henry said that she also saw some fat and noted that even though the number of employees has been reduced, the city’s outsourcing has increased.

Also at the council meeting • The City Council voted to approve the final plats for Harlow West, phases 2A and 2B. Phase 1 of the project was already approved in 2016 for 109 townhome lots for Harlow West. Phase 2A will bring 26 townhome lots to Old Roswell and Old Ellis roads, while phase 2B will bring 51 townhome lots, also at Old Roswell and Old Ellis roads, for Harlow East.

• The council also unanimously approved a contract with BullEx to upgrade the fire simulator at the Roswell Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center for a total of $289,609. The simulator and its cost will be shared with Alpharetta. The $289,609 will be paid upfront by Roswell, after which Alpharetta will reimburse the city 50 percent.

Assistive technology demo days set at senior centers NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two local senior centers are hosting assistive technology demo days July 13 and Aug. 10.

Assistive technology is any product, equipment or system that makes life easier and helps people remain independent, regardless of age or ability.

Due to the high cost of moving to assisted living facilities and the desire of older adults to age in their homes, assistive technology has become a booming business serving the boomer population. Assistive technology is designed to help people safely age in place.

“Devices as simple as a pill organizer or a cane are considered ‘assistive technology’”, said Leah Kemple, care manager for Senior Services North Fulton. “We don’t want people to think that technology means complicated. All of the devices we have on display are designed to make life easier.”

Some of the technology featured will include medication management systems, emergency alert devices,

The two demos will be held at: The Roswell Senior Center Thursday, July 13, 10-11 a.m.

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mobility aides, adaptive eating utensils, low vision and hearing aids and safety monitors. The purpose of the demo day is not to sell equipment.

“We wanted to gather the technology for people to experience hands-on and provide the resources on where they can find it,” Kemple said. “In some cases there are funding sources available to help cover the costs.”

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Take Steve’s advice and ‘Get Outside, Georgia’ I don’t consider myself to be Bear Grylls. I was in Boy Scouts and earned my Totin’ Chip, but I still couldn’t tell you the difference between an overhand knot or a slip knot (nor could I AJ McNAUGHTON begin to tie either). I Production, Newsroom Manager enjoy day hiking but aj@appenmediagroup.com couldn’t find many spots outside of Stone Mountain.

That’s why when Steve Hudson started writing “Get Outside, Georgia” over a year ago, I ate it all up.

Steve’s columns give insight to Georgia’s unique outdoor activities from a seasoned outdoorsman, but geared for the person who doesn’t get out all that often.

One column in particular piqued my interest. He wrote about the Georgia State Parks’ new program “Tails on Trails,” which features seven dogfriendly hikes throughout the state.

It costs $15 and you receive a passport that gets punched at each hike.

Once completed, you mail in your passport and receive a T-shirt for you and a matching bandana for your pup.

The fine print states you don’t need a dog in order to participate in the program, so you could end up with a shirt and jaunty bandana for yourself.

My wife, Kimber, dog Milton, and I began our adventure a little over a month ago.

Red Top Mountain, Acworth We hiked the one-mile White Tail

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Had we gone in the water, I’d imagine we could have spent up to an hour wading and enjoying the sunny day.

The 1,050-acre park also included various options for camping, campgrounds, playground, mini golf and other amenities.

Kimber and Milton enjoy the scenery at Red Top Mountain State Park in Acworth.

Trail at Red Top Mountain for our first venture.

We bought our passport at the visitor’s center and made our way to the trailhead. Along the trail there were a few access points to Lake Allatoona which Milton loved. He was able to wade in the water, cool off and get a drink.

We ended up hiking two other trails that were about the same difficulty as the White Trail.

One trail was paved and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Portions ran alongside the lake where families were enjoying picnics, swimming and fishing.

Milton decided to go full out into the lake and practiced his dog paddle.

If you decide to visit, I’d recommend wearing your bathing suit.

High Falls, Jackson The following weekend we ventured to High Falls in Jackson which is about an hour and a-half south of Alpharetta.

Remembering our first trip, we decided to hike in our bathing suits in hopes of getting in the water at some point.

When we arrived, we parked and made our way to the trailhead. We descended down the wooden stairs of the trail that ran alongside the falls.

The path was littered with signs that warned to stay off the falls and rocks, and violators would be prosecuted. For legal reasons I will say we obeyed the signs.

The wooden staircase made way to a dirt path that ran along the falls. There were various points that you could access the water, which we stayed out of (cough, cough).

Don Carter, Gainesville For our most recent hike, we visited Georgia’s newest state park, Don Carter in Gainesville. Located on Lake Lanier, Don Carter boasts eight cottages for camping, walk-in tent sites, boat ramps, fishing, a sand beach and more.

Most of the paths in the park for hiking are paved. The Woodland and Lakeview Loop Trails pass by various walk-in tent sites for camping and are very low impact.

They also offer Geocaching in the park, and even though we weren’t actively looking for it, we found one of the caches.

If you haven’t taken Steve’s advice, I suggest you do this weekend. Steve has written numerous columns on different outdoor activities you can take part in.

You can read them at northfulton.com/ steve-hudson. So what are you waiting for? Get outside, Georgia!

NFCC challenges you to have the courage to care In a crisis, what would it take for you to care enough to take action, be a part of the solution, to not look away?

Consider this: If you saw a person in clear physical distress, in an accident or a burning building, at what point would it move you to have the courage to do something?

STAN LITTLE A common answer would be, NFCC President; Head of Marketing Strategy & Operations at SunTrustt “it depends.” You might say it depends on how close you are to the situation, how easy is it for you to help, what’s the possible cost or harm to you in providing help? Regardless, in some way it would take courage... meaning the motivation to act or intervene in a situation that presents an uncomfortable challenge. Remember that term “uncomfortable challenge,” there will be more on that later.

What if the answers to your personal courage quiz were that the cost of acting is as small as a weekly decaf latte, one to two rounds of golf or insert your fa-

vorite carefree indulgence here? I’d bet that if the bar were that low, not only would you have the personal courage to be a “first responder” in this hypothetical crisis, but you’d enlist a number of your friends and family to also help.

What if I told you that hunger and homelessness is such a crisis? Does that change the urgency or your commitment to act?

As the new president of the Board of Directors of North Fulton Community Charities, I’m both excited and anxious about the road ahead for our community. The growth and development throughout North Fulton is refreshing, symbolic of general prosperity and economic recovery.

Yet frequently you’ll also come face to face with the not-so-pretty picture of homelessness and hunger in this very same community. That’s right, not some distant city or town, but there’s housing and food hardship right here where you live, shop, play and worship. Housing and food distress in our community should matter to you personally. It’s more likely than you would imagine that someone close to you (family,

friend, neighbor or co-worker) will find themselves in a situation where they would need the services we provide at NFCC. A temporary or crisis-driven insufficiency will effect between 1 in 15 to 1 in 20 individuals in their lifetime.

It’s not that farfetched for an unexpected layoff and a medical catastrophe, like a cancer diagnosis or car accident, to change your circumstances in an instant. Who knew health care could cost so much?

It’s completely hypothetical until it happens to people you know, a relative, or you. That’s the quiet crisis in our midst... the “uncomfortable challenge.”

So over the next year, we at NFCC challenge you to have the courage to care. Respond with a commitment to act. Simply browse to our website and set up a recurring donation equivalent to a weekly latte toward our mission of self-sufficient families. The strength of your community depends on it. It depends on you.

Stan Little was elected North Fulton Community Charities president in April.

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Fulton County settles appraisal issue – for now Commissioners vote to roll back values to 2016 numbers

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – As promised, the Fulton County Commissioners voted June 21 to rescind 2017 property tax appraisals and replace home values set back to their 2016 levels.

The move followed hundreds of complaints from residents who saw their home values increase –some by more than 50 percent this year – and put them in line for steep jumps in their property taxes.

The vote overturned a decision by the county’s Board of Assessors to implement new appraisals in which nearly a quarter of Fulton County homeowners saw their property values rise by more than 50 percent.

“Today’s vote was not just a monetary or fiscal matter, it was a moral issue,” Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves said. “What we did today was vote to keep seniors from losing their homes; people from having to choose between paying for medicine

or tax bills. Our vote will allow all people — regardless of their zip code — to keep their homes by giving them time to adjust to rising property values over time.”

State and local officials spent the past three weeks fieldEAVES ing complaints from outraged residents who complained the new assessments were arbitrary and, in some cases, in error, based on the physical descriptions of their property.

The whirlwind surrounding the value placed on property this year has left local governments in a bind. The county, its cities and the school district depend on an accurate accounting of property values when they prepare budgets for the upcoming year.

Alpharetta and Roswell have already adopted their 2018 budgets which go into effect July 1. Both call for upticks in spending over last year, and both call for keeping the tax rate on property – or mill levy – the same as the prior year.

But while Roswell went into the budget season anticipating virtually no increase in revenues from property taxes, Alpharetta estimated an addi-

We ask our mayors and city councils and school boards to follow our lead and roll back millage rates to offer even more relief to taxpayers.”

JOHN EAVES Fulton County Commission Chairman

tional $1 million – from $19.9 million last year to $21.1 million for the coming year.

The county’s freeze applies only to existing residential properties, and few cities have seen the explosion of growth in new residential and commercial property over the past year as Alpharetta.

The county resolution not only freezes the assessment levels on existing residential property, it directs the Fulton County Board of Assessors to: • Fix errors and miscalculations in the 2017 tax digest; • Reinstate all freezes implemented under the Consumer Price Index exemption that were removed in 2017;

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• Require the Assessors’ Office to update its website to provide taxpayers with online access to their current notices of assessment within 30 days, and within 10 days once the revised 2016 levels notices are mailed.

Minutes before the city’s 2018 budget was adopted last week, Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris told City Council members that the freeze could mean an estimated shortfall of $500,000 in anticipated revenues.

City leaders went ahead and approved the budget, identifying $448,000 of new operating initiatives — like added positions in public safety — that could be targeted for cuts if necessary.

Johns Creek and Milton have several more months before adopting their 2018 budgets, so their estimates for property tax revenue are likely to be based on more timely information.

And, they will have more time to adjust spending plans accordingly.

Even so, with cities facing less revenue than originally anticipated, Eaves’ final statement last week directed local officials to reduce property taxes even further.

“We ask our mayors and city councils and school boards to follow our lead and roll back millage rates to offer even more relief to taxpayers,” he said.

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The rollback means the city will likely have less discretionary money for capital projects.

City Councilman Donald Mitchell said the general feeling among council members is that if the cabin can be resBy PATRICK FOX cued, it would probably be relocated to pat@appenmediagroup.com a small nearby park on Milton Avenue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; three lots the city purchased last ALPHARETTA, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As part of an onAugust for $900,000. going effort to save an historic log cabin But, with the recent news of a possifrom the bulldozers, the Alpharetta ble revenue shortfall, the city may not & Old Milton County Historical Socibe much more help outside the $50,000 ety will conduct an open house at the it has already committed to the cabinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structure to raise funds and gather relocation. support for its relocation.

The Alpharetta Convention and VisThe open house, scheduled from itors Bureau has pitched in $15,000, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 15, will harken and the Historical Society already has back to the days raised $50,000 in when the nonprofit donations. Historioffered tours to cal Society officials The cabin sits in a school children with the nonprofit back in the 1980s say they can raise wooded corner of and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s. The group more once donors plans to show off know the city will the old Milton High the cabin built 83 accept the cabin. years ago by a group School campus and But with the of Future Farmers clock ticking, they of America students must be gone when arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waiting shortly before many around. construction on the of them headed The group has overseas to serve in mounted a camdistrictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new STEM World War II. paign on its website The cabin sits in facility begins in and has reached a wooded corner of out to patrons for earnest later this year contributions. The the old Milton High School campus and open house is its or early in 2018. must be gone when latest effort. construction on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new STEM contact and the facility begins in earmoney is trickling nest later this year or early in 2018. in,â&#x20AC;? said Historical Society President Last month the Fulton County Mary Lee. Board of Education declared the cabin The Historical Society has supsurplus property, waiving the legal ported the cabinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preservation since requirements for an appraisal before it 1985, when the group signed a memcould be donated to the city of Alorandum of understanding with the pharetta. school district to maintain the historic Deputy Superintendent of Schools structure, Lee said.

Patrick Burke said the intrinsic value of Throughout its stewardship, the the property is less than it would cost organization has pitched in for a new to demolish the building. roof and general maintenance. It also The Alpharetta City Council has yet sponsored regular tours for students, a to accept the gift. City officials have practice Lee said she would like to see balked at the potential cost of moving revived when and if the building finds a the building and are awaiting estimates new home. from contractors before taking on the Those wishing to donate to the project. Early estimates discussed in cause can mail checks payable to Alpublic meetings put the cost anywhere pharetta & Old Milton County Historfrom $250,000-$400,000. ical Society, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy, Complicating matters further, the Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. Please write city learned last week that revenues for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Log Cabinâ&#x20AC;? on the memo line. its 2018 budget, which goes into effect Donations can also be made on the July 1, may fall short of anticipated due organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.aomchs. to Fulton Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rollback of property org; click on Log Cabin at the bottom of valuations to 2016 levels. the page.

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School board approves FY 2018 budget in split vote Millage to be set when tax digest becomes final

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Fulton County School System approved a $1.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2018 set to go into effect July 1, but the uncertainty of the revenue projections still looms over the system.

After weeks of public protest over increased property tax assessments for 2017, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted last week to hold assessments to their 2016 levels. An approved tax digest is not expected until late July or August, so Fulton Schools may be forced to make adjustments to the budget at that time.

The school budget is based on a 6 percent increase over FY17 revenues.

Finance officials with Fulton Schools said there is no way to estimate if the approved tax digest will come in lower – requiring budget cuts – or higher which could mean a millage rate rollback.

As the primary recipient of county tax receipts, receiving nearly 55 percent of all property tax revenues, Fulton Schools has a significant stake in the actions of the Fulton Board of Commissioners.

School Board President Linda Bryant acknowledged the uncertainty around the budget, but said the school system has contingency plans for any outcome. “[We are] prepared to manage our spending and make appropriate adjustments when we receive the final tax digest later this summer,” Bryant said.

“The Board of Commissioners’ decision will delay us receiving the final digest, but we have planned a budget that supports our board priorities, focuses on strategically supporting our schools and is based on advice and guidance from the tax assessor.”

She noted the goal of the school board is a revenue-neutral budget, so they will set a millage rate later this summer once the final tax digest is received. Currently, the millage rate is 18.483, a number unchanged since 2010 and currently the lowest in the metro Atlanta area.

The FY18 budget for the general fund – the portion of the overall budget that covers school operations – is

Fulton School Board rescinds motion on 3 percent tax cap After a week of legal review, the Fulton School Board learned it does not have the power to cap the amount of money it collects from higher property assessments on homeowners.

On June 13, a motion was made by board member Katie Reeves to cap any increases on homesteaded properties at 3 percent. So even if revenues rose by 6 percent, the school board would only take 3 percent. The cap would not apply to commercial properties or on new properties.

However after researching the issue, attorney Glenn Brock said the Fulton School Board only has the power to roll back millage rates to offset increased revenues. A 3 percent cap could only be implemented through legislative action by the state.

Reeves said she believes the Legislature is looking at ways to reduce the tax burden on homeowners, and she urged her fellow board members to be involved in the conversation.

“I strongly recommend that we as an elected body look at some kind of language that we can get behind and support so we have an opportunity to have a say,” Reeves said.

The issue will likely be one of the Fulton School Board’s legislative priorities for the next session in January.

a $48 million increase over FY17. That jump in expenditures was anticipated to be covered by the expected 6 percent increase in local tax revenue and a 2 percent increase in state funding.

If revenue projections fall short, any cuts would be felt first in the classroom. Nearly 70 percent of the general fund is devoted to instruction, including teacher salaries and benefits, with the remainder for pupil transportation, maintenance and operations, and other administrative functions.

In FY18, teachers will receive a 2 percent raise, with all other district

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Congresswoman Handel hits Washington running First Georgia Republican woman elected to Congress

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Karen Handel and husband Steve wave to the crowd during her victory speech.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With the bitter June 20 Sixth District congressional runoff behind her now, freshman Congresswoman Karen Handel is jumping right into the fire as Congress bubbles with issues including healthcare, Russia, North Korea and White House tweets.

She’s not in North Fulton anymore. Sworn in Monday, she is the first woman Republican member of the Georgia congressional delegation to serve in Washington.

Handel said she is “extraordinarily humbled and honored at the tremendous privilege and high responsibility” she was given when elected.

“Growing up in a turbulent home, I could’ve given up and let the circumstances I was facing dictate and control the course of my life, but I did not,” Handel said. “That spirt, courage and tenacity I will take to Washington. It’s been a driving force in my life, and will be as I represent you.”

Taking 135,000 votes, or 51.9 percent of the nearly 260,000 votes cast, Handel won her seat over Democrat Jon Ossoff (48.1 percent of the votes).

In total, 58 percent of registered

voters in the district participated in the election.

Handel, addressing the crowd of more than 350 supporters at her Election Day party at the Hyatt Regency at Villa Christina in Brookhaven, said she is proud to be the first Republican woman elected to this seat by Georgians.

Georgia Democrats have sent six females to Congress since 1940.

“It has been a great God and truly great nation that afforded a young girl the opportunity to grow up and be whatever she wanted,” Handel said. “I was told, ‘Karen, if you can win, it says to every 8-year-old girl, she can do it too.’”

There is a lot of work to do and problems to solve, she said, including healthcare, comprehensive tax reform, the economy and creating more and better paying jobs.

She thanked multiple groups of people, including local elected officials, her volunteers and her husband, Steve, whom she calls her number one supporter.

She also thanked President Donald Trump who tweeted many times during election night about Handel.

“Things are looking great for Karen H,” he wrote. “Congratulations to Karen Handel on her big win in Georgia 6th.

Fantastic job, we are all very proud of you.”

Handel said she knew the race would be tight, contentious and require all hands on deck.

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From left, Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle show their support for Karen Handel.

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“Most big things are not accomplished by one person alone,” Handel said. “I had a tremendous amount of support in this campaign from each and every one of you, to a great campaign team to individuals on the ground who put in countless hours knocking on doors and making phone calls. But through it all everyone persevered.”

The 6th District has produced many prominent Republicans, Handel said, including Tom Price, Johnny Isakson and Newt Gingrich.

“These statesmen have left big shoes to fill,” Handel said. “I will do my level best to live up to the standards that have been set.”

Before her speech, Handel said she spoke with Ossoff who was “more than gracious” and thanked her for a “spirited campaign.” She addressed his supporters and said her commitments extend to them as well.

“We may have some different beliefs, but we are part of one community, that of the 6th District,” Handel said. “I will work hard to secure your confidence in the weeks and months ahead. I give every Georgian this promise to work every day relentlessly to make our state and country a better place.”

Ossoff released a statement on the results and said, “for months, this community in Georgia has been a beacon of hope for people across the country.”

He said it’s “extraordinary” what the community achieved, by mounting an “unprecedented grassroots effort powered by more than 12,000 volunteers.”

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Enjoying the evening are from left Susan Rumble, Liz Hausmann, Tom Price, Bob Hagan and Carol Abreu.

The ladies love to dress for the Magnolia Ball. From left are Melany Shaffer, an unidentified guest, Kay Kent, Claudia Wood, Laura Lee Graham, Pattie Shaw and Linda Parker.

Magnolia Ball fiddles to Bulloch Hall’s tune Annual fundraiser always spells event F-U-N

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. – It was a truly gala atmosphere June 17 at the Dunwoody Country Club as hundreds turned out for the annual fundraiser for Roswell’s Bulloch Hall now in its 32nd year.

It was a bittersweet affair as Bulloch’s site coordinator and hostess for the

evening Pam Billingsley announced that Bill Gray would miss the ball for the first time. In poor health, Mr. Gray would die just a few days later.

He along with Judge Tom Campbell and Bill Spencer founded the Friends of Bulloch Hall to raise money to support the 1832 mansion that was the ancestral home of Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt, mother to the 26th president of the

United States, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. “Bill was a special person to Bulloch Hall and the Historic District in Roswell. There was nothing he would not do for the Friends of Bulloch Hall,” Billingsley said. “His work on the Roswell Preservation Commission and the Historic District has helped make all of Canton Street what it is.”

To date, the Friends of Bulloch Hall have raised $1.5 million for the care and preservation of the historic mansion.

“The Magnolia Ball is always a very festive affair. It’s one of the events that is still formal, and I think people still like to get dressed up,” Billingsley said.

“We always seem to sell out the event.

I think it is because it is always a lot of fun.

“It’s not one of those where folks leave early.”

While silent auction items and other donations have not been totaled, sponsorships alone raised $50,000 for Bulloch.

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Cutters Cigars going uptown, upscale New Windward location offers more space, class

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Cutters Cigars and Spirits, Alpharetta’s deluxe smoking club offering a wide variety of cigars has moved uptown – in more ways than one.

It has a new location, still on Windward Parkway but almost in Milton now. Its 4915 Windward address is next door to Mambo’s Café (across the street from Kroger) and is a definite step up in class.

Cutters owner/partner Russ Sutton always had a friendly atmosphere where patrons were invited to share their smoking pleasure at Cutters with friends – either catching the game on TV or outside on the

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Chief among the new additions at Cutters’ new location is the full bar for those after-dinner or after-meeting cocktails.

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The new Cutters has more of everything plus jazzy new extras. The new club is 4,000 square feet, three times the space of the former location. In addition to walk-in humidor twice the size of the old one, it has full bar and has gone business friendly.

Patrons can sit back and enjoy a cappuccino or an expresso if they want.

It has a meeting room (available for hire) that also serves individual business clients who want a quiet place – Wi-Fii of course – to conduct business outside the office or between appointments.

Sutton’s new partner Ken Nettuno says Cutters is not changing so much as expanding to accommodate more clients and provide a better experience.

“We have a state-of-the-art air cleansing system that smokers and non-smokers will appreciate,” Nettuno said. “And we will have live music, understated but a pleasant amenity. Friday nights will be acoustic.

We have a great jazz combo that plays also.”

Sutton agreed the location is all about making it a place people will enjoy if only to hang out for a while.

“And we have always catered to our women clients so we are going all out to see that their experience is enhanced and enjoyable as well,” he said. “We will make everyone comfortable, the air is clear and the drinks are fresh. We are in the hospitality business.”

Nettuno echoed those thoughts. It’s a place with quality music indoors and out on the patio. Regulars can keep their tobacco in one of Cutters’ personal humidors.

“We want to be a place to bring the wife and be comfortable. It is a place to bring business guests after a dinner at Cabernet’s to sit and relax,” Nettuno said. “And it is one of only three Avo Lounges where you can get Davidoff’s Avo cigars.”

When Castro took Cuba, Davidoff took his Cuban seeds and left the island to build an internationally known brand. In addition to Davidoff, Cutters carries 38 premium cigar brands grown in seven countries.

Sutton said Cutters simply outgrew the old spot.

“We’ve been growing the business 30 percent every year. And a third of our customers are from out of town,” he said. “We’ve become a cigar beacon for the

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The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce makes it official with the ribbon cutting at Cutters Cigars and Spirits new location just north of Ga. 9 on Windward Parkway. From left are GNFCC President & CEO Brandon Beach, Christine Sutton, Cutters partner Russ Sutton, Angela Nuttano, Cutters partner Ken Nuttano and Alpharetta Mayor Pro Tem Chris Owens. traveling community. And we have 1,800 hotel rooms just down the street on this exit off 400.”

Throw in nearby Avalon, and Cutters can draw from any number of clients who like a fine cigar.

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Hotel demand up, supply on the way Independent reports have sprung up throughout the metro area, all citing the need for more hotels. Developers have shown they don’t need to be told twice. Several new applications have been filed for key locations in Roswell and Dunwoody.

One of the most intriguing is an application for a 120-room boutique hotel off Roswell’s iconic Canton GEOFF SMITH Street. Roswell is one of the area’s Assurance Financial, premier wedding and events destinagsmith@lendtheway.com tions. On any given weekend, young ladies and gentleman in tuxedos and dresses can be seen celebrating up and down the locally renowned Canton Street. Then they go stay at either the Doubletree at Ga. 400 or in Alpharetta. Roswell Inc Director Steve Stroud said an independent study has shown a significant need for more hotels in Roswell.

The developer has assembled three parcels behind the Gate City Brewery that include a Wells Fargo, a parking lot, and an old building housing small retail shops. The new hotel would include an events facility, a rooftop bar and would retain the Wells Fargo in a new location.

“Roswell is such an incredible market for a boutique hotel. We have created a strategic alliance with the city, Roswell Inc. and the Downtown Development Authority to bring this unique project to the historic district,” said Kevin Bryant, one of the partners in Canton Place Development, the group looking to develop the hotel.

“Canton Street has become such an iconic environment for hospitality, and we feel the hotel will add to the allure of Roswell as a destination.”

It would also include an underground parking deck for patrons, and would offer 50 new parking spaces for public use. Bryant said the door is open if the city wants to add another level of parking dedicated for public use.

Lack of nearby parking on Canton Street has been an issue the city has been grappling with for years.

If approved, the hotel, being designed by Randall-Paulson Architects and Gray Reese Architects, could put shovels in the ground as early as this fall.

Dunwoody is looking at two large hotels. The first would be on the site of a vacant bank building at the southeastern corner of Perimeter Center East and Ashford-Dunwoody Road. It would be a 200-room hotel ris-

ing about 12 stories above a site that would also include 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Three multi-story buildings would rise up along the roads, all surrounding a parking deck.

This hotel would be a stone’s throw away from a 10-story Marriott hotel that has been proposed between Perimeter Mall and the Dunwoody MARTA station.

Construction is well under way for a hotel in the Avalon development in Alpharetta. This will be a luxury 330-room hotel that will connect to a much-needed 65,000-square-foot Alpharetta Conference Center. This hotel will be a member of the Autograph Collection Hotels

by Marriott. The large conference center will be the first of its size in Alpharetta. It will have a 12,500-squarefoot exhibit hall, 10,000-square-foot ballroom with six salons, meeting rooms, an executive board room, a reception area and outdoor venues.

Office buildings have been going up fast in both Dunwoody and Alpharetta. As they have, the need for more hotel space has increased.

In Dunwoody and Sandy Springs, several high-rise campuses are under construction including the State Farm regional headquarters and the Mercedes-Benz North American Headquarters.

In Alpharetta, several new tech office campuses and mixed-use developments have been proposed. And within Avalon and right next to the new hotel is a high-rise development that will be anchored by Mircrosoft.

While Roswell does not have the office footprint other cities do, it has a very healthy tourism industry. According to a 2015 report, tourism in Roswell is a $91 million a year industry.

Hotels are big revenue-generators for cities. In addition to the property and business taxes they pay, cities collect an excise hotel/motel tax. For Dunwoody, last year that amount was well over $1 million. With reports coming out showing the need for more hotels, it’s no wonder these projects around the metro area are moving so quickly.

One of the most intriguing is an application for a 120-room boutique hotel off Roswell’s iconic Canton Street.

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Co-working spaces come to Alpharetta Shared offices provide affordable working space

By NATASHA ROY news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Shared office spaces are making their way from big cities to smaller ones such as Alpharetta. Co-working spaces allow members to set up and work without long-term commitments.

Ramon Gonzalez, a founder of the co-working space business Thrive, said his offices are innovative and collaborative, allowing members to drop in and get work done occasionally or to hold company meetings.

Co-working spaces are attractive because they are more cost-efficient.

Thrive satisfies the needs for people and companies that need professional space to hold meetings and meet with clients, he said.

“It’s kind of hard for them to get access to traditional space because it’s become so expensive,” Gonzalez said.

People will often opt to use a co-working space if they work from home and want to network or work in

a collaborative environment, Gonzalez said. “[People] understand there’s benefits to connecting to other people,” Gonzalez said. “People are looking for that.

People are going to gravitate towards places they love.”

Daniel Burnett, another Thrive cofounder, said co-working spaces have become especially attractive in Milton and Alpharetta. People are willing to move to the area, he said, because of the small-town, community feel.

“People will go to a co-working space first, quickly after arriving here so they can get to know people,” Burnett said.

While Thrive provides a space where anyone who wants to finish some work can come in for a bit, other rental offices, such as the Alpharetta Technology Commission Innovation Center, offer space to complete more specialized work.

ATC Innovation is a tech startup incubator that offers co-working space, among other services, specifically tailored toward tech startups. ATC Innovation’s CEO Karen Cashion said one requirement at ATC Innovation is that members must be technology creators.

Like Thrive, people gravitate toward ATC because of the community they find there, said Dale Sizemore, ATC

Innovation’s director of operations.

“There’s a lot of collaboration,” Sizemore said. “People have a lot of experience that they can kind of tag team and hand off to each other.”

Co-working spaces usually provide a cheaper alternative to renting a building, especially since the cost of business property in Alpharetta has risen sharply over the past few years.

Some office spaces in Alpharetta can cost anywhere from $28,000 to $52,000

per year to lease, according to data from Commercial Search.

Both Thrive and ATC Innovation offer working space for $99 per month.

Cashion said ATC Innovation’s prices are intentionally below market to host startups.

“We are a tech startup incubator, so our $99 membership includes free access to our tech startup programs and events, and to our tech startup mentors,” she said.

NEWBUSINESSSPOTLIGHTS

Alpharetta Chamber cuts ribbon for Clean Eatz Business name: Clean Eatz Alpharetta Owners: Gary Davis About: Clean Eatz café aims to educate customers on what a healthy lifestyle can do for an individual. Their mission is to be the first step someone takes in beginning that healthy lifestyle, and they encourage eating

Co-working spaces like Thrive allow their members to network as they work.

whole or real food in its most natural form: in balanced portions. At Clean Eatz, it’s not just a diet, it’s a lifestyle.

Opened: April 6, 2017 Address: 5815 Windward Parkway, #202, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Phone: 770-569-4888 Website: www.cleaneatz.com

Roswell welcomes Advanced Health to BE Business name: Advanced Health to BE, LLC Owner: Deborah Haynes About: Advanced Health to BE assists people in the detoxification and revitalization of the body, mind and spirit.

As a registered nurse for 37 years, Deborah Haynes looks for non-invasive, safe and effective ways to help people relax and release toxic stress and lose unhealthy fat.

The resulting benefits include sustainable weight loss, decreased inflammation, increased energy, sharper focus and memory, better sleep and a greater sense of self confidence and well-being.

Opened: April 1, 2017 Address: 595 E Crossville Road, Ste. 300 Roswell, Ga. 30075 Phone: 678-900-2105 Website: www.advancedhealthtobe.com

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ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Alpharetta Library are holding another book sale thanks to a large influx of donations by the community.

Specials will include fiction novels and children’s books. Come browse through and buy a variety of books, CDs and DVDs, with proceeds benefiting the library and its programs. The sale will be held Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. For more information, visit fotal.org.

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4TH OF JULY: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION What: Celebrate our country’s independence at Newtown Park with live music, activities, food, and an exceptional firework display.

When: Saturday, July 1, 7-10 p.m.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek More info: info@johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3200

FAIRGROUND FOURTH FESTIVITIES

What: Come see a dance contest, food, vendors and children’s activities at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Free admission and parking.

When: Monday, July 3, 6-11 p.m.

Where: 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

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What: Come enjoy barbecue and bluegrass music in the backyard of Barrington Hall. A children’s area will keep the youngsters occupied with games and crafts. Admission is free and food and drink will be available for purchase.

When: Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: 770-640-3855

ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

What: Take in the fireworks on the front lawn of Roswell High School. This Roswell tradition will have live music, a Kids Zone and food trucks. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and the entire family.

When: Tuesday, July 4, 5:30 p.m.

Where: 11595 King Road, Roswell More info: facebook.com/pg/ CityofRoswellGA/posts

4TH OF JULY IN ALPHARETTA

What: Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Wills Park. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and children’s activities on the lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center. Food vendors will serve at areas throughout the park and fireworks will begin at dusk.

When: Tuesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m.

Where: 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 678-297-6130

STEAM ENGINE PARADE

What: See the Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade, a Cumming July Fourth tradition. The steam engine parade ends at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

When: Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Tribble Gap Road and Woodland Drive intersection, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

EVENTS: FREE OUTDOOR YOGA

What: The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division offers this free outdoor class on Sundays. Classes are taught by certified instructors and all fitness levels are welcome. No registration required.

When: Sunday, July 2, 9-10 a.m.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek More info: info@johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3200

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

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

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

What: Explore the wilds of Sherwood Forest in this retelling of the classic Robin Hood tale with a full cast of handmade puppets by Puppet Showplace Theatre.

When: Through July 1, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

What: National Marionette Theatre’s retelling of this classic tale features hand-crafted marionettes, painted scenery and a classical music score.

When: July 5-8, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale.

When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: YOGA FOR CHILDREN

What: Yoga instructor Stefany Gregg will teach children the basics of yoga. Yoga mats will be provided. Registration is required and this event is for ages 7-11.

When: Friday, June 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

STORYTELLING WITH DEBORAH STRAHORN

What: Join in for an hour of fun with Kuumba Storyteller, Deborah Strahorn.

All ages welcome.

When: Friday, June 30 1-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

TUTORING FOR TEENS

What: Experienced tutor Christina Perry will provide personalized instruction on all areas of SAT, ACT, or CRCT and middle and high school math and language arts.

When: Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

TECHNOLOGY SENIOR MOMENT SESSIONS

What: Seniors age 50+ are invited for 30-minute one-on-one technology sessions every Monday. Participants can register twice a month using the email or phone number listed below.

When: Monday, July 3, 10 a.m-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.go or 404-613-4402

FAMILY MOVIE AFTERNOON

What: Celebrate our nation’s birthday by watching the movie “1776” and learning about the Declaration of Independence. Popcorn will be provided.

When: Sunday, July 2, 2:30-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-640-3075

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES

What: Alpharetta Library will be hosting a free movie every Monday of the summer. This week’s movie is “Harold and Maude,” starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort. Recommended for adults.

When: Monday, July 3, 10:30 a.m12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library,10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

SING ALONG WITH BACH TO ROCK

What: Bach to Rock music school brings a Sing A Long to the library.

This musical program is for all ages and features both childhood classics and contemporary pop. No registration needed.

When: Thursday, July 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

NEEDLECRAFTS

What: Join Roswell’s group of talented needlecraft experts once a week to practice your skills, learn or teach some, or for just come for the community.

When: Thursday, July 6, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-640-3075

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

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County

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Helping out brook trout If you enjoy trout fishing, you may know that Georgia is home to three different kinds of trout.

Rainbow trout, with that spectacular red stripe along their flanks, may STEVE HUDSON be most familiar.

Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Equally popular are brown trout, which can attain impressive sizes. You’ll find both species in streams around the state, including the Chattahoochee River.

But there’s a third kind of trout – Georgia’s original trout, in fact – that’s now found only in high-elevation streams where the water is its cleanest and coldest. That’s the brook trout, and it’s the only trout species that’s actually native to Georgia.

At one time, brookies (as they’re affectionately known) were widespread.

However, they didn’t fare well in the face of such things as rampant logging or acid rain. These kinds of factors degraded their habitat – and it didn’t help that those introduced rainbows and browns tended to displace (that is, eat) brook trout too.

For a while, things looked bad for brookies. They eventually began to disappear altogether from streams where they had been present for ages.

However in recent years, as environmental conditions have improved, Georgia’s brook trout have started to come back. That’s good news! However, they can still use all the help they can get – and on Saturday, July 29, you’ll have a chance to do your part and personally help out Georgia’s brook trout population.

Hands-on habitat enhancement On that Saturday, from about 9 a.m. until noon, enthusiastic volunteers will gather on a portion of Wilks Creek near Helen. There, working in conjunction with the National Forest Service and the Department of Natural Resources, folks from a wide range of backgrounds will pool their efforts to construct in-stream habitat improvement structures designed to benefit future brook trout populations.

One thing that helps make this happen is the work of members of area chapters of Trout Unlimited. In fact, the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited (which meets just down the road in Roswell) will be leading the effort and coordinating partici-

pation by other TU chapters.

UCCTU member Bill Lott has been coordinating these stream improvement projects for the last several years.

“The more volunteers we have, the more we can accomplish,” Bill said. “Last year we had more than 50 volunteers,” he adds, “and that is the goal for 2017 as we start work on this new stream.”

Do you have to be a member of Trout Unlimited to participate? Not at all. Anyone with an interest in Georgia’s outdoors will enjoy becoming a part of it – and even though it’s called a “work” day, it’s actually a great deal of fun.

“In fact, it’s a very good activity for the whole family,” Bill said.

He encourages dads, moms and kids too to think about being a part of it – though he adds that kids should be old enough to be able to do some work in the stream.

If you’re able to participate, what should you bring with you?

“You’ll want to bring some water to drink,” Bill said, “and bring bug repellant. You should also have some work gloves.”

Also important, he adds, is suitable footwear.

“You want to wear something on your feet than can get wet,” he said.

Other gear, including hardhats and safety glasses, will be provided.

What to expect What can you expect to be doing on the stream? You might be doing any of several things – building stream flow diverters, for example, or maybe stabilizing the creek’s banks.

I recall one stream work day that I participated in several years ago. My job was to help build a rock dam of sorts, placing rocks inside a sort of cage of steel mesh. The idea was that the little dam would create a deeper spot below it, and that began to happen almost immediately. Within just a few minutes of finishing the structure, a pool was already beginning to form – and then, looking down, I saw what every brookie fan hopes to see. A small brook trout of about four inches in length had already taken up residence there.

How’s that for instant gratification!

And barbecue too!

On the Wilks Creek project, work on the creek will continue until about noon. And what then?

“After the work is finished,” Bill said. “The Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited provides a

barbecue lunch for the participants.”

I’ve had that barbecue before, and it’s good!

After lunch, it’s not unusual for participants to spend a while visiting with one another and talking trout and maybe even planning a fishing trip.

Trout fishers are genial folks, and on a stream enhancement project like this one, you’re sure to meet some of the most pleasant anglers you could hope to find.

Note that the stream work day is still a few weeks out, so you’ve got plenty of time to make plans to drive up toward Helen and be a part of it yourself. Sure, you’ll be a little tired at the end of the day. But you’ll be well fed and you’ll have new friends – and you can rest comfortably in the knowledge that the work you did will pay dividends for many years to come.

Since lunch is being provided, it’s important to let Bill know if you plan to attend. To do so, or if you have other questions about the day’s event, you can reach Bill at 404-735-9989 or sue.bill314@gmail.com.

Directions Wilks Creek is about 20 minutes north of Helen.

“The easiest way to get there is to take Main Street through Helen,” Bill said, “and follow Ga. 17 and 75 signs north.” Continue till you get to mile marker 15. About 100 yards past mile marker 15 on the left, an unpaved road turns left into the Chattahoochee National Forest. A Chattahoochee National Forest sign marks the turn.

“Our project work will be approximately 2 miles down that road,” he said.

Parking at the work area may be tight, but just a little farther north past mile marker 15 is a parking area for the Appalachian Trail.

“People can park there and carpool into the work area,” Bill said, adding that you should plan to be there by about 8:30 a.m.

Interested in learning more about the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited? This group, one of a number of Trout Unlimited chapters in the north Georgia area, meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for November and December) at Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant at 2270 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell.

Social hour and dinner begin at 6 p.m.

Meetings start at 7 p.m and usually ends by 9 p.m. Learn more about the group at ucc.tu.org.

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BT baseball standout scores perfect ACT Jake Lundkovsky to attend Georgia Tech

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Lundkovsky was also a standout for Blessed Trinity in baseball at third base. games. They also offered what I want to study.”

In addition to his academic aptitude, Lundkovsky was also sought by baseball programs for his performances on the field. Pepperdine, Davidson, Young Harris and Duke all actively recruited him.

A third baseman, Lundkovsky hit .364 with 39 RBIs and nine extra base hits this season. He had a .917 fielding percentage with nine double plays.

Lundkovsky was an important cog in the Blessed Trinity machine that won two state championships and made four state championship appearances during his four years with the Titans.

“I was blessed to be at such a good school that was so successful,” Lundkovsky said. “Not many people get to one state championship. To go all four years was really special.”

His decision to go to Georgia Tech

Blessed Trinity graduate Jake Lundkovsky scored a perfect 36 on his ACT. could spell the end of his baseball career. Lundkovsky has not yet decided whether or not he will attempt to join the Yellow Jackets as a walk on.

“I’m definitely going to focus on my education,” he said. “I haven’t made up my mind yet [on playing baseball].”

Whether or not Lundkovsky continues his baseball career, he has shown a skill set in the classroom and his dedication should serve him well in either capacity.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Whether he is on or off the baseball field, Jake Lundkovsky has a bright future. The 2017 Blessed Trinity graduate scored a perfect score of 36 on his ACT and will attend Georgia Tech this fall where he plans to major in engineering or actuary science.

From the outset of his high school career, Lundkovsky said he wanted to attend a high-quality university, and his perfect ACT score is exemplary of the effort he put forth to achieve that goal.

“I just think it’s nice to see that hard work paying off,” he said. “I put a lot of time into academics and I think that score is a nice representation of the effort that went into it.”

Lundkovsky’s ambition came to fruition when he was accepted into Georgia Tech.

“I have always had my heart set on Georgia Tech,” he said. “It’s a great city and a great school. My dad went there and I grew up going to Tech football

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Dan Skalsky’s experiences with pollution in his home state of Ohio helped shape him to become Roswell’s Director of Environmental and Public Works.

Skalsky grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, near the infamous Cuyahoga River, where the waters were known for periodically catching fire because of extreme pollution. The state of the river not only spurred the passage of state and national environmental protection laws, but also sparked a life-long interest in Skalsky.

He has since built a career in environmental and public works that has spanned more than 30 years. Most of that time was spent in private consulting, with a brief stint in Cobb County that gave Skalsky a taste for local government.

As a private consultant, Roswell was one of his clients, and he eventually made the jump in spring 2015 to join the city as its Director of Environmental and Public Works.

He was in part drawn to Roswell because of the river, Skalsky said.

“The Chattahoochee is one of the reasons that Roswell is such a cool place – it’s a river town,” he said. “It’s easier to make the connection between the environment and water supply when you’re right next to it.”

As department head, Skalsky oversees four major divisions: solid waste pickup and recycling, stormwater utility, water utility and fleet services.

One unique aspect of the department is that they can still offer glass recycling while other nearby cities struggle to do the same.

“Our size helps,” Skalsky said. “At 100,000 people, our contractor can find some reuse opportunities for glass...

They couldn’t do that for the whole metro area, probably. There just isn’t enough repurposing use out there.”

The city was able to keep glass recycling services by paying an extra fee to the contractor, about $10,000 a month, which was absorbed into the solid waste fund’s total budget of $10 million. Now, residents can still have their glass recycled via curbside pickup or by bringing it to the Roswell Recycling Center.

Skalsky said he is excited about a number of ongoing projects, such as adding more permeable pavers in the city and the completion of the East

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The pavers, which look like regular bricks or stones, help control stormwater runoff and flooding. They are porous and both absorb and filter excess water before it ends up in local rivers and lakes.

“We work very closely with the transportation department to introduce permeable pavers in a way that everybody is comfortable and confident with that it will be a long-term good investment,” Skalsky said. “It’s been a push since before I got here, and I’ve been trying to amp it up. It’s one of our top priorities right now.”

The permeable pavers are included in plans for future developments as well, such as the East Alley Project to improve the portion of Canton Street between Elizabeth Way and Norcross Street.

“There’s a lot of behind-the scenes work that go into it,” said Roswell’s Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill. “Infrastructure is not sexy because you don’t see it, it’s all underground. But it’s extremely important.

If it rains a lot and it floods, you know how much it’s needed.”

When Skalsky isn’t working, he can frequently be seen caring for his racing greyhound rescues.

“We just fell in love with one of them,” Skalsky said. “We’ve had probably 13 now. We tend to take the older ones that are harder to adopt out, because we are veterans and animal advocates.”

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Roswell and Blessed Trinity hosted the Corky Kell 7-on-7 tournament, featuring 30 of the top football teams in the state competing for the tournament title and off-season bragging rights.

Corky Kell 7-on-7 kicks off the 2017 football season Six local teams battle for the tournament title By: JACK WAYLOCK news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — For the third consecutive year, Blessed Trinity, Roswell High and the Roswell Area Parks Football Complex hosted the Corky Kell 7-on-7 Invitational June 16, with 30 of the best teams in the state competing for a coveted trophy and off-season bragging rights. The tournament serves as a prelude to the annual Corky Kell Classic which kicks off the Georgia high school football season.

The 7-on-7 games are played without pads, with no rushing plays, and receivers are “tackled” by one-hand touch.

Six local teams entered the invitational, including Blessed Trinity, Roswell, South Forsyth, West Forsyth, Centennial and Alpharetta Each team was placed in a “pool” with four other teams and faced each team in their pool. The record of each team after pool play determined seeds for the single elimination bracket tournament that followed.

Blessed Trinity went 1-3 in pool play against teams in higher classifications, including a 24-16 loss to Alpharetta.

School: Continued from Page 11 staff receiving a 1 percent raise.

The FY18 budget was approved 5-1 by the Fulton School Board, with Alpharetta board member Katie Reeves casting the only “no” vote. Following the vote, Reeves said she could not support a budget that in effect could mean a tax increase for property owners.

Alpharetta fared well in pool play, but lost to perennial power Norcross 32-15 in the first round of the single elimination tournament.

Roswell and Centennial lost in the second round of the elimination bracket.

West Forsyth went 1-4 and South Forsyth finished the invitational with a 3-2 record.

For schools like Blessed Trinity, the only private school in the competition, getting its players experience was the priority for the tournament.

“This event is great because it allows us to see where we’re at compared to some of the top schools in the state that we normally don’t get the chance to compete against,” said Tim McFarlin, Blessed Trinity head coach.

“It’s also a good opportunity to evaluate guys and see where they fit in a less stressful setting,” he said.

Roswell rising junior Josh Reid said the Hornets ready to bounce back from its heartbreaking loss in the Class AAAAAAA state championship last year, and the tournament provided valuable experience.

“We’ve all been working really hard in the weight room and on the practice field this offseason. I know that can translate to the regular season,” said Reid.

“I don’t have enough information on [whether this budget is a tax increase] but what I am asking our board is that we stay true to [our goals] of being good stewards to the taxpayer and remember that every dollar we take is ‘other peoples’ money’,” Reeves said.

Superintendent Jeff Rose said the budget had to be approved before the start of the fiscal year on July 1 in order for school operations to continue without interruption.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Kyle Brnovich, a 2016 graduate of King’s Ridge, has earned multiple accolades after an impressive rookie season pitching for Elon University.

Brnovich was named the 2017 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Year, a second-team member of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Freshman All-American Team and a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball. He also was named Elon’s Pitcher and Freshman of the Year.

He was the first Elon freshman to earn freshman All-American honors since 2008 and second since Elon joined NCAA Division I. With 14 starts, Brnovich compiled a 6-5 record with 103 strikeouts in 90 innings. His strikeout total was a school-record for an Elon freshman at the Division I level and was just the fifth time an Elon player has reached the 100-strikeout mark.

His six wins tied the school record for a freshman in a season.

The right-hander had a 3.10 ERA, third best in conference, and held batters to a .204 batting average.

Against William and Mary on April 9, Brnovich struck out 15 of 33 batters faced, earning him National Player of the Week recognition by Collegiate Baseball and CAA Rookie of the Week honors.

Brnovich led King’s Ridge to two state championships, in 2014 and 2015, and was named the Region 6-A Pitcher of the Year after compiling an 8-2 record and striking out 135 in his 2016 senior season. Brnovich also hit .326 with three home runs.

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North Fulton/Forsyth male Athletes of the Year

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Appen Media continues its Best of the Year awards for sports, including the best athletes, coaches, games and teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County in the 2016-17 high school athletic year.

This week features the top male athletes in no particular order.

Jack Hardin (Fellowship Christian football): Hardin led Fellowship Christian to its first state championship appearance this season with standout performances on both sides of the ball.

HARDIN At quarterback, Hardin passed for 1,772 yards with 24 touchdowns and rushed for 752 yards with 14 touchdowns.

On defense, Hardin compiled 66 total tackles and an interception as safety.

Will Britain (Cambridge wrestling/ football): Britain went undefeated (58-0) this year as a wrestler, capturing the

Class AAAAAA state championship in the 160 lb. weight class.

Britain reached the state championship match in all four years at Cambridge and won 201 career matches.

As an outside linebacker, Britain had 53 total tackles this season and holds Cambridge records for most career sacks.

Malik Willis (Roswell football): Roswell quarterback Malik Willis led the Hornet’s offense to the Class AAAAAAA state championship game with 2,823 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.

An elusive runner, Willis also rushed for 1,073 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per carry, with 10 rushing touchdowns.

Nicky Solomon (Centennial lacrosse): Solomon led the state

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in points this season and broke his brother, Nathan’s, record for most assists in a season.

Solomon scored 74 goals and had 101 assists to lead the Knights to the Class 6A-7A semifinals. His 175 points were the second most in state history in a season, just 14 points off his brother’s record set in 2013.

Alex O’Connell (Milton basketball): Duke-commit O’Connell led the Eagles to their first region championship since 2008 this season with athleticism and sound shooting ability.

O’Connell was O’CONNELL named the Region 5-AAAAAAA Player of the Year.

Max Kane (South Forsyth lacrosse): Kane accumulated 60 points this season with 35 goals and 25 assists. He also had 26 ground balls and was stout defensively for the War Eagles as a midfielder.

KANE Jacob Bolton (Blessed Trinity football): Right tackle Jacob Bolton was a critical cog in the wheel of Blessed Trinity’s offense.

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Jack Corrigan (Chattahoochee soccer): Behind an athletic defense, goalkeeper Jack Corrigan had another impressive season in 2017. For the BOLTON second-straight year, Corrigan was stout in goal and led Hooch to a deep playoff run.

Corrigan and the Cougars captured the Class AAAAAA state championship with 11 shutouts. Corrigan allowed 21 goals in 21 games this year.

CORRIGAN Colin Davis (Blessed Trinity football/baseball): Colin Davis ended his Blessed Trinity career this year as a standout among a team of outstanding talent with BT baseball.

Davis hit .421 with 61 RBIs with 31 extra DAVIS base hits, including 10 home runs. He compiled an .819 slugging percentage and led the Titans with 20 stolen bases.

Davis also had a 1.000 fielding percentage with 40 chances. He made four appearances on the mound posting a 1.62 ERA with four strikeouts.

On the football field, Davis made 19 receptions for 358 yards and three touchdowns. He also made 20 tackles and had a fumble recovery as a cornerback.

Xavier McKinney (Roswell football): All-American safety Xavier McKinney led Roswell to its second consecutive state championship appearance this season, leading one of the top defenses in the state.

MCKINNEY McKinney had 82 total tackles this season, including eight for a loss.

He had seven interceptions, two caused fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal for the Hornets this season.

In addition to his defensive prowess, McKinney was also a go-to guy on kick returns, returning a kickoff and punt for a touchdown this season.

McKinney also made a single reception on offense this year, a 48-yard touchdown.

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North Fulton Amateur Radio League officers Lori Young, left, secretary, and Daryl Young, vice president, helped sponsor Field Day in Roswell to promote ham radio.

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The equipment Daryl Young uses to contact satellites can operate on solar power.

Field Day showcases importance of amateur radio Annual display proves ham radio still alive and well knowledge of basic radio technology and pass an examination for an FCC license, allowing them to broadcast on amateur band radio frequencies.

Daryl C. Young, vice president and program chairman of the organization, explained how his radio operation works. Young uses technology that allows him to track satellites and communicate directly with them.

“Many people may not know this, but some satellites are launched just for ham radio operators,” Young said.

His setup allows him to remain completely off the grid. By connecting solar panels to a generator, Young has all the energy required with just a few rays of sunlight.

“These satellites leave footprints,

and when the footprint reaches your location it is possible to communicate directly into space with the satellite,” he said.

Young can follow satellites across the globe, and he can predict each time one comes close enough for contact.

Grant Register, an acting emergency coordinator with the North Fulton Amateur Radio League, explained how new technologies has changed ham radio for the better.

“We can now go digital to send messages, similar to an email, during an emergency,” said Register, who volunteers around 8-10 hours per week.

“This is more efficient because it eliminates the need of decoding complex messages when using Morse code.”

Register’s tasks range from spreading good will during community events,

Rev. Curtis D. Allbritten, DD, 76, of Cumming, passed away June 16, 2017.

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Mary W. Martin, 86, of Cumming, passed away June 17, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Bernice Mildred Pruitt, 91, of Cumming, passed away June 20, 2017.

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Edward L. Andrew, 62, of Cumming, passed away June 19, 2017. Arrangements

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James Harold McGinnis, 67, of Forsyth County, passed away June 15, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Thelma G. Resler, 74, of Cumming, passed away June 10, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Billy Gene Hampton Jr., 68, of Cumming, passed away June 18, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Earl Neve, of Alpharetta, passed away June 17, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Frederick Scheidig, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2017.

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By JACK WAYLOCK news@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A large crowd of communication enthusiasts, technology lovers and licensed operators gathered June 24-25 at Groveland Park in Roswell for the annual Field Day, hosted by the North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL).

The goal of Field Day is to entertain and inform the public about amateur radio – often referred to as “ham radio” – and that it is still relevant and important today. An individual who operates an amateur radio is called a “ham.”

Ham operators are licensed to operate communications equipment over public airwaves. All hams must possess

to providing vital communications during disasters.

In 2010 when Haiti was hit by a tsunami, people were unable to communicate because the internet was completely down. Register said ham radio stations were set up to enable communication with the United States.

It was the only source of communication the entire country had and alleviated much of the burden emergency responders faced.

An important goal of the NFARL is to reach younger audiences. Many Boy Scouts attended the weekend show, and some were even able to get on the air themselves.

NFARL is constantly looking for new members to add to their team. For more information on the NFARL and how to get involved please visit nfarl.org

DEATH NOTICES Thomas Schmidt, of Roswell, passed away June 16, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Home.

Houston Weaver, of Roswell, passed away June 15, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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