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September 4, 2013 | northfulton.com | 73,500 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 6, No. 36
Milton races show only one newcomer All incumbents to run again By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
JAMES GUY
John Smoltz’s palatial estate on 19 acres can be yours, but the asking price is$7.2 million.
Smoltz selling Milton estate for $7.2M With acreage, amenities not your average mansion By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Former Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher John Smoltz was famous for his strikeouts, but the real homerun in his life just might be his $7.2 million estate in Milton with more amenities than many small towns. It is situated in the ex-
ecutive, gated community of Greystone off Hopewell Road nestled among nearly 20 acres of lush woodlands. The home is 18,000 square feet on three levels with 10 bedrooms and 14 baths. Each bedroom has a spectacular view of the grounds, and the home is replete with custom finishings. Also included are an au pair suite and studio apartment along with an eight-car garage. The home is being marketed by Harry Norman Realtors, and agent for the property Alex McGraw said the home is
magnificently appointed to cater to any need as would befit an eight-time National League All-Star and the 1996 N.L. Cy Young Award winner. Smoltz has always been a superb athlete, no one-trick baseball pony with a 98-milean-hour fastball he. He had a basketball scholarship that he turned down to play baseball and toyed with earning a PGA card a la Michael Jordan. He is even reputed to be an excellent bowler. So it is little wonder the
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – In Milton, as of Wednesday afternoon, two incumbents – Councilmembers Karen Thurman and Bill Lusk – had signed up, along with Mayor Joe Lockwood. They are all running to keep their seats. Councilmember Joe Longoria had not filed yet, however he said he planned to file Friday to keep his seat. “I’ve enjoyed being a councilmember and that’s exactly what I want to do for the next four years,” said Longoria. Councilmember Lance Large stepped down suddenly this year and his seat is open for takers. So far, the only contender is former Councilmember Rick Mohrig. In Alpharetta, all three incumbents are running for their seats – Donald Mitchell, Mike Kennedy and Chris Owens – with one race contended. Jumping back into the ring is former Alpharetta Councilmember Doug DeRito. He qualified Wednesday, Aug. 28 to run against Mitchell. Mitchell is filling DeRito’s unexpired term. DeRito had to give up his seat two years ago to make a bid for mayor. Now, after some time off, DeRito wants to get back into the mix. “I’m looking forward to getting back in,” DeRito said. “I’ve been in politics since I was 18 years old. It’s something I love to do.” During his two years
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off, DeRito has focused on family and his work, he said. But now he wants to sit again in the seat he held for 10 years. “This is not THURMAN a race against Councilman [Donald] Mitchell,” he said. “This is me wanting to contribute back to the city again. It’s a good time to get back into the fray,” he said. In Roswell, incumbents Mayor Jere Wood, Kent Igleheart and Nancy Diamond all have qualified, with newcomer Kendra Cox joining the race against Diamond. Milton’s qualifying period ended after this issue of the Milton Herald’s deadline. Look for more complete information online at northfulton.com.