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September 5, 2013 | northfulton.com | 73,500 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 13, No. 36
Miller challenges Bodker for mayor 2 of 3 council members also face opposition By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE
The cast of “Almost Heaven” includes Dolph Amick, Mary Nye Bennett, Christopher Damiano, Scott DePoy and Jeremy Wood.
‘Almost Heaven’ looks at John Denver through his music GET gets musical in season opener By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), will kick off its 2013-2014 season with a celebration of the music of America’s iconic troubadour, John Denver. “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America” features the songs of John Denver and others that recall the sweet side of the 1960s and ‘70s without
getting saccharin. “Denver’s songs make up much of the soundscape of the ‘60s and ‘70s with their honesty, passion and love of nature and mankind,” said Artistic Director Robert Farley. So many of his songs – “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Calypso” – have stood the test of time, said Farley, who also directs. The music ranges from the lyrical “Sunshine on My Shoulder” to the down right foot-stompin “Thank God I’m A Country Boy.”
“But we tried to do more than just cover his songs. We went back and rediscovered and reinvented the music he made for today’s Atlanta audience. Will there still be nostalgia, sure,” he said. In preparing for this production, Farley said it was a great personal experience as well. “Over the months of paving the way to this production, I have had the privilege to soar with John Denver’s songs,” Farley said, “and I realized
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Twoterm Johns Creek City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Beverly Miller was not up for re-election this year, but she has qualified to run against incumbent Mayor Mike Bodker in the Nov. 5 election. Miller resigned her Post 6 council seat, which had two years left in the term, when she qualified to run last week. In qualifying for the race, Miller had to resign her seat on the City Council. There is not time for her vacant seat to be filled in the November election. City Clerk Joan Jones said the earliest an election could occur is March 2014. The city is budgeting $200,000 for that election. Bodker, who has been the city’s only mayor, also qualified to run again. He has come under fire from five of the six members of the council, including Miller, who launched an investigation this summer into the mayor’s alleged misconduct. The councilmembers have declined to level any specific charges themselves, saying they are waiting to see what the investigation reveals. Bodker has been the city’s only mayor since incorporation, and this, his third election, is the first time the mayor has had any opposi-
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tion. Asked why she was running for mayor, Miller said “leadership.” “I think I can provide sound leadership for Johns Creek, and I think I’m the person to take it to the next level,” she said. “We have a great city, but that took a lot of work from a lot of people, and what we need now is leadership.” Elaborating, Miller said that meant electing a mayor who can work collaboratively, who is accountable and takes ownership of issues and is responsible for actions. “I think it’s time for a change. I learned a lot as mayor pro tem. You need a council that can work collaboratively. I don’t think we can get past the turmoil we are in now without a collaborative effort and a change,” she said. “The time is right, and I’m ready.” She said she “wrestled” with the decision. She did not like leaving with two years left
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