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Family brings horses, cheer to seniors on Christmas Eve By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Horses from Joyous Acres, a familyowned rescue farm in Milton, visited seniors Dec. 24 at Addington Place, an assisted living and memory care community in
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta resident and businessman Fergal Brady hopes to bring years of community involvement and financial expertise to the City Council as its newest member. Originally hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Brady grew up in Sandy Springs and attended North Springs High School. After relocating to Alpharetta in 2005, he said he accepted a position on his homeowners association’s board, where he met former Mayor and Councilman David Belle Isle. Brady served as Belle Isle’s appointee to the Code Enforcement Board until former Community Development Director Diana Wheeler asked him to join the Alpharetta Planning Commission, where he served until 2011. Brady co-founded the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce in 2013 to bolster local business. He is also active in the Alpharetta Rotary Club and has served on the Public Safety Foundation Board.
When Dan Merkel was elected to the City Council in 2016, he named Brady his appointee to the Planning BRADY Commission, where he remained until 2023. Though he had been asked to serve on the City Council before, Brady said the time was never right. He was either focused on his business or wanted to continue growing professionally before making a bid for political office. But, with an established familiarity with city staff and officials, a successful business and years of engagement in Alpharetta, that time had finally come. “I felt like I was ready,” Brady said. “And I felt like I had put in my service, and I still stand ready. To me, it's a continuation of service, and I say that because service means a lot to me.”
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a 41-year-old Cumming man and a 41-year-old Milton man Dec. 18 who allegedly engaged in a fight in the arcade at Dave and Buster’s on North Point Parkway. The manager reported the two began fighting around 10 p.m., and when he asked them to leave, the Cumming man “charged” at him. A witness reportedly tried to calm the man, but the suspect grabbed him by the shirt and broke his necklace. The witness reported he restrained the suspect against an arcade machine. When a female employee tried to separate them, the suspect allegedly punched her and left her with a black eye. He also allegedly resisted arrest. The Cumming suspect was charged with misdemeanor fighting, battery and obstruction of law enforcement officers. He was released from the Fulton County Jail on a $3,000 bond. Officers reported locating the Milton suspect outside. He was charged with misdemeanor fighting and was later released from the Fulton County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police investigated two car break-ins in east Roswell Dec. 24 after victims at different residences gave matching descriptions of the suspects’ vehicle. Police first responded to a theft from a vehicle around 10:22 p.m. on Nesbit Entry Drive. They were then dispatched around 10:47 p.m. to a residence on Eves Road on the report of another theft from a vehicle. At the first residence on Nesbit Entry Drive, the homeowner said he went outside to place some items in his Porsche Macan
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Woman reports charges on stolen credit card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Dec. 21 someone stole her wallet while she was working at a medical office on Old Milton Parkway. The victim reported arriving at work around 8 a.m. and placing her belongings on the desk in her office. Around 12:30 p.m., she said her husband called her and told her their shared credit cards had been used at Walmart on Windward Parkway. She then noticed several debit and credit cards were missing from her wallet. The victim reported she was seeing patients during the time frame of the theft and could not monitor her office. Because she is often in and out of her office, she said she leaves the door unlocked during business hours. The thief used two of the cards to make three purchases totaling $3,018. No suspects have been identified.
Copper theft reported from vacant residence ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a forced burglary on East Crossville Road after officers were dispatched to a suspicious person at the residence Dec. 28. The victim, a 59-year-old Roswell woman, owns the vacant residence on East Crossville Road and lives next door. She said she checks the property about every 10 days. When officers arrived on scene, they found forced entry to the front door of the residence and smelled a strong odor of natural gas. The victim told officers she called police when she saw a young male place garbage outside of the vacant residence. Roswell Fire personnel arrived on scene, opened windows and shut off the gas for the property. Officers were then able to search the residence. Several feet of copper piping and copper from the water heater was missing, officers said. Because of the clean cuts to the copper metal, officers said the suspect used a saw tool. The victim said she saw the suspect from her kitchen window, which faces the rear of the residence. She was unable to identify the suspect or his vehicle. The residence was turned over to the victim after detectives with the Roswell Criminal Investigations Division processed the scene.
Police seek suspect in attempted fraud ALPHRAETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are searching for a suspect who allegedly attempted to fraudulently return $600 in merchandise at Best Buy on North Point Drive Dec. 18. Employees reported a woman entered the store, grabbed a $279 Level Lock+ and a $319 Nest Wi-Fi Pro and took them to the customer service counter. She reportedly tried to return the merchandise for store credit and fled when an employee questioned her. No suspects have been identified.
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we’ll do the rest,” said the post. All the money the scouts receive for Christmas tree pickups will go directly to sending them on a high-adventure trip through the 140,000-acre Philmont Scout Camp in New Mexico, which is considered one of the pinnacles of the scouting experience. The other three national high-adventure bases include the Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, Northern Tier High Adventure Base on the Canadian border and Summit Bechtel Reserve in Wyoming. If someone does not have a Christmas tree but would still like to donate to high-adventure fundraising, the scouts welcome any contributions. To register a tree collection Jan. 6, visit https://sites.google.com/view/roswelltroop1717/CTC
City Council to set goals at 2024 planning retreat By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council will gather in Fayetteville Jan. 21-22 to set goals for 2024 and hear budgetary requests at its annual planning retreat. While no formal action will be taken during the retreat, councilmembers will discuss topics to appear on agendas at future meetings. City staff will present a mid-fiscal year budget overview and a forecast for
the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2024. The City Council will also field reports and funding requests from city department heads. At the 2023 retreat, councilmembers supported additional funding for park projects and legal services. The retreat will be held at the Trilith Guesthouse at 350 Trilith Parkway in Fayetteville. Agendas and minutes will be posted on the city’s official meeting portal in the coming weeks. Visit alpharettaga.portal. civicclerk.com.
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More information Visit each county library system’s website for more information. DeKalb: dekalblibrary.org Fulton: fulcolibrary.org Forsyth: forsythpl.org
METRO ATLANTA — From crocheting to yoga to teen book clubs, Metro Atlanta libraries are offering a slew of programs and resources for patrons of all ages this winter. Here is a brief look at some offerings. Fulton County The Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, offers a community crochet circle on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The hobby group is open to adults of all crochet skill levels and other fiber arts. Some North Fulton branches are also reserving time slots where children can read to registered therapy dogs. The Roswell Library will host “Read to Archie” at 4 p.m. Jan. 8 and 29 at 115 Norcross St. The Milton Library invites children to read to Cinnamon at 3 p.m. Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 12, April 9 and May 14 as part of its “Books with Pups” series. The Milton branch also offers a monthly program for children 8 years and older to play Pokémon and Magic the Gathering. All skill levels are welcome. The gaming event is held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the first and last Friday of each month. Beginning Jan. 5, Northeast Spruill Oaks Library will host yoga every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 9560 Spruill Road in Johns Creek. The Ocee Library in Johns Creek is also hosting “Energy Yoga” on Wednesdays starting Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. The Sandy Springs Library is scheduling “Yoga with Marianne” on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 395 Mount Vernon Highway. Classes run from Jan. 6 through Jan. 27.
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DeKalb, Forsyth and Fulton County libraries are hosting a series of events for all ages this winter. Patrons can read to dogs, relax with yoga, start a book club and learn coding languages. DeKalb County The DeKalb County Public Library system is offering four book group takeout kits to help patrons improve or start their own book club. Each kit includes 10 to 12 copies of a book from the kit’s catalog and a guide on how to run a book discussion, a biography of the author, a synopsis of the reading material and discussion questions. The library system offers four takeout kits based on reading level: “Eager Readers” for beginners, “Book Buddies Takeout” for children who are new to chapter books, “BeTWEEN the Lines” for tweens and “Book Group Takeout” for adults.
Book group takeout kits can be checked out for eight weeks, and renewals are not allowed. Patrons may check out two kits at once. The DeKalb County Public Library also offers FLIP kits, which develop new readers’ comprehension and skills through family activities at home. FLIP kits include a book, an activity guide, materials and supplies. Beyond its book offerings, the DeKalb library system also provides exclusive resources for teenagers. The Hairston Crossing Library offers teen and tween self-care kits every Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4911 Redan Road in Stone Mountain. The kits include journaling and
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A truck leaves the lot of Keep North Fulton Beautiful, carrying a week’s worth of cardboard. The nonprofit recycles around 50 bales a week, each packed cube weighing about 600 pounds.
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Minuteman Press rolls through digital age By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.— Jon Wittenburg brings the backing of an international company to his Minuteman Press Sandy Springs franchise. Wittenburg, a self-described introvert, purchased the franchise in 2012 and joined the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce shortly after opening his press shop. “Design, print and promote is in essence what we do,” Wittenburg said. “We understand that good printing starts with good design.” Wittenburg said his secret to maintaining a local business through the COVID-19 pandemic circles back to the relationships he forged with fellow small business owners at networking events with the Perimeter Chamber. Minuteman Press International has almost 1,000 franchises across the world, including South Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom. There are 10 franchises operating in Metro Atlanta with another 10 throughout Georgia. After expanding the footprint of his previous shop at 6780 Roswell Road in 2017, Minuteman Press Sandy Springs has settled into a larger location at the Morgan Falls Office Park just up the road on Ga. 9. The motivation for the move to Morgan Falls in April was to increase the square footage of the shop and to streamline production. “One of the big benefits of the move this year was being able to place our equipment where it needed to be,” Wittenberg said. “It also gives me expansion capabilities.” When Wittenburg and his team signed a long-term lease at the office park, they had to gamble on the state of the printing industry in the United States. According to an industry report from IBISWorld, the print market in the United States was estimated at about $80 billion in 2023. The right touch While digital marketing has expanded in the internet age, people often prefer things they can touch and feel, Wittenburg said. “We got involved with promotional products a few years ago because we felt it was a good complement to the conventional printing we do,” Wittenburg said. “So, it gives us the ability to be like a one-stop print shop.”
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The team at Minuteman Press Sandy Springs stands with Greater North Fulton Chamber President Kali Boatright, right, and Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber President Adam Forrand, left, Aug. 24 in the new shop at 7840 Roswell Road. Many of the customers at Minuteman Press Sandy Springs are local business owners. If a local business owner decides they want a brochure instead of flyers, the team at Minuteman Press Sandy Springs already has the equipment and know-how to create the product. The company employs a full-time designer and a full-time production manager. Wittenberg said he hopes to hire another designer soon to keep the production process operating more efficiently. The need to hire another team member at the print shop is a problem Wittenberg said
he’s happy to have. What’s more, the team works with customers to ensure they have the chance to look over the design and make changes before going to print. “If you design it right and print it right, people are going to look at it,” Wittenberg said. In-house graphics are a benefit because it allows the team at Minuteman Press to offer advice and expert opinions on the designs customers bring into the shop.
While the U.S. Postal Service offers tools for individuals to design their own print products, there is not someone on staff to ensure the product achieves its intended effect. Entrepreneur Magazine has rated Minuteman Press International as the top printing franchise in the industry for 20 straight years. In the company’s 50-year history, it has been named the No. 1 fran-
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Continued from Page 10 chise in the printing industry 32 times. Minuteman Press Sandy Springs has also received positive reviews from customers across North Fulton, East Cobb and Dunwoody. Whether customers came in for wedding invitations or a school project, a vast majority spoke to Wittenberg and his team’s honesty, efficiency and quality printing. “Minuteman Press Sandy Springs is a wonderful shop to do business with,” Russell Wise said in a Google review. “Very responsive, professional quality, well versed in all aspects of their craft and creative.” Adjusting to global pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns hit the U.S. in 2020, business-to-business industries bore the brunt of economic pain. “Most of what we do is for other small to medium-sized businesses,” Wittenberg said. “Whenever there’s uncertainty, then businesses are going to be hesitant to spend a lot of money on marketing.” Initially, there was a temporary increase in business for signage related to social distancing and the pandemic. However, demand for other products and services significantly declined.
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From left, former Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Chairman Chris Burnett; Jon Wittenberg, owner of the Minuteman Press Sandy Springs franchise; and former Chamber President and CEO Tom Mahaffey celebrate local business in 2015. Wittenberg won Chamber’s 2015 Small Business of the Year trophy, the “Sandy.” Print marketing and advertising spending decreased during 2020-21, Wittenburg said. Because print products are primarily used during in-person events, the effect on local print shops is intuitive. The supply chain also had a huge effect on the local business and the U.S. printing industry. “We even had trouble getting paper,” Wittenberg said. “I’d never thought I’d see
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the day when there would be trouble getting 20-pound copy paper.” When the supply chain threw a wrench into print production, other areas picked up. For example, the use of direct mail for advertising and marketing increased with so many Americans in their homes. The return of in-person events in 2022 brought with it opportunities for Min-
uteman Press Sandy Springs to provide a much wider selection of products and services. “It’s about as close to normal as it’s going to get,” Wittenburg said. “There are still at times delays in getting a particular line of paper.” If customers prefer to stick to a certain brand or weight of paper, they may have to wait a little longer, but the uncertainty has declined since the peak of the pandemic. When asked about the difference between print and digital media in the internet age, Wittenberg gave the business card as an example. A person can tap your phone and your contact information will be instantly in their smart phone. Business cards could be obsolete in just a few years. Without a physical reminder of the person’s contact, digital business cards often fail to achieve the same effect as a printed one, Wittenberg said. A complete marketing strategy includes print and digital, which can complement one another if used properly. “An emotion that you can touch and feel, hold on to or even keep if you want to,” Wittenberg said. “It is often a lasting emotion, an emotion you can revisit if you want to.” Wittenberg said he believes the COVID-19 pandemic brought the printing industry back. “As long as we are emotional creatures, I think there will also be a place for printing.”
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CANELITA SABROSA LIVE
What: Canelita Sabrosa, which plays everything from Latin jazz and Salsa to pop, rock and R&B, will perform. When: Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Where: Cutters Cigars & Spirits, 4915 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More: cutterscigarandspirits.com
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What: Stage Door Theatre is teaming up with Piccadilly Puppets for a Saturday morning puppet show, one of five for the season. When: Saturday, Jan. 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $10 More: stagedoortheatrega.org
SALSA NIGHT
What: Every Wednesday night, Eclipse Di Luna hosts free Salsa lessons with a professional instructor along with a performance from a live Salsa band. When: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: Eclipse Di Luna, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody More info: eclipsediluna.com
THE RAY HOWARD BAND CELEBRATES LUTHER VANDROSS
What: The Ray Howard Band will perform a tribute to Luther Vandross, the Grammy-winning soul and R&B singer. When: Saturday, Jan. 6, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $46 More: thevelvetnote.com
SALSA NIGHT
What: Every Wednesday night, Eclipse Di Luna hosts free Salsa lessons with a professional instructor along with a performance from a live Salsa band. When: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: Eclipse Di Luna, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody More info: eclipsediluna.com
POP-UP PERFORMANCE SERIES: LAYLA MUSSELWHITE
What: Layla Musselwhite, a New Orleans-based singer-songwriter and slide guitarist, will perform. Ticket cost includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages. When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Where: Mimosa Hall, 127 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Cost: $35 More: roswellartsfund.org/popup/
TONY THOMAS: ‘SCENES FROM MY TRAVELS’
What: See original drawings and
paintings by local artist Tony Thomas, including of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Multnomah Falls and Devils Tower National Monument. When: Until Jan. 12, business hours Where: Community Gallery at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN
What: Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese, who infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work, will perform. He has appeared on “Sesame Street,” NBC’s “Universal Kids,” HGTV and David Blaine’s 2018 North American tour. When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center,
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A NIGHT WITH DADS 2: THE DADDENING
What: Comedians from Dad’s Garage, an improv comedy theater, will perform. When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15 to $28 More info: stagedoortheatrega.org
PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF ATLANTA EXHIBITION
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When: Until Jan. 20, business hours Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
SKATE CITY SPRINGS
What: Glide, spin, stride, laugh with friends while you bumble along, or watch from the sidelines with a cup of hot cocoa at the ice rink on the City Green. Capacity is limited and online reservations will be prioritized, so be sure to check availability before coming in person. When: Until Jan. 21 Where: City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: $13 to $15 per hour More info: citysprings.com/skate
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Girl Scouts earn badge in flag-raising ceremony SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Members of two Girl Scout troops earned a badge after participating in a flag-raising ceremony Dec. 17 at Keep North Fulton Beautiful, a recycling center in Sandy Springs. One group was Troop 22339, consisting of Brownies and juniors, which included Sophie Kassas, Isabella Greenia, Abbott Zaher and Isla Gibbler. Troop 20020, composed of cadettes, included Ava Greenia, Ara Zaher and Christine Kassas. “It’s a good experience for the young ladies to not only understand what the flag means, but also a good connection back to the community … showcasing what they can do for other nonprofits in our area,” said Ryder Leary, executive director of Keep North Fulton Beautiful. — Amber Perry
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Girl Scouts participate in a flag-raising ceremony Dec. 17 at Keep North Fulton Beautiful in Sandy Springs, later earning a badge.
Recycle: Continued from Page 8 Improving operations After 16 years with the YMCA, Leary joined Keep North Fulton Beautiful this summer. Under his leadership, the nonprofit has gone through a rebranding with new signage and logos, updates to the website and weekly highlights on social media that showcase good works from community members as well as having a “volunteer of the month.” In December, Leary asked two Girl Scout troops to lead a flag-raising ceremony. Leary said, in general, he has been cleaning up operations at the facility to be as efficient as possible, to be good stewards of not only the product being brought it but also the resources cities provide to continue services at Keep North Fulton Beautiful. While he said he loved his career with the YMCA, he always wanted to be involved in conservation. “...[I] found an opportunity to do something I’m a bit more passionate about, and it gives me an opportunity to make a difference in a different way,” Leary said.
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A man loads up a baler of cardboard at Keep North Fulton Beautiful’s recycling center on Morgan Falls Road in Sandy Springs.
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Milton City Council honors outgoing members Officials deliberate on sewer connection By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Emotions stirred the Milton City Council meeting Dec. 18 as councilmembers Paul Moore and Rick Mohrig bid farewell to their official roles in the packed room. With service that pre-dates Milton’s incorporation in 2006, both councilmembers received standing ovations with about two dozen supporters joining them as they held a plaque of recognition in front of the dais. “I think we all know when you take public office … you sacrifice time away from work. It’s a big, big deal,” Mayor Peyton Jamison said to the retiring pair. “I appreciate everything that y’all have done for this community. You’ve made it a better place.” Moore had been a Planning Commission member for 13 years before he was elected to the City Council in 2019. His District 2 seat will go to Doug Hene next year. Moore recalled his first itch of community advocacy in 1998 when two 100,000-square feet grocery stores, Kroger and Publix, were proposed for Birmingham Crossroads. “I never imagined that my passion would turn into what it has over a postcard…” Moore said. He thanked his wife for her steadfast support, saying the last two years were “particularly challenging.” While he filed his declaration of intent to run for re-election this year, Moore pulled back. In a Facebook announcement Aug. 21, he cited a “new reality” in Milton that had taken a toll on his family. “Whoever would have guessed that my best efforts at making sure Milton stayed Milton would find itself in the crosshairs…” Moore said at the meeting. Councilman steps down A member of the Milton Organizing Committee, Mohrig was elected to serve as a councilmember on Milton’s first City Council in 2006. He returned to the role in 2013. In addition to his official city role, Mohrig served on a number of school councils and helped form the Bethany Area Residents Association, started out of frustration to form a united voice with Fulton County. He said people first started meeting at his home, trying to fight builders over high-density development coming in along Ga. 9, but it soon turned into
Councilmembers and city staff applaud Councilman Rick Mohrig Dec. 18. Phil Cranmer will assume his District 3 seat next year.
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About two dozen supporters stand beside Councilman Paul Moore at the Milton City Council meeting Dec. 18. Doug Hene will take his District 2 seat next year. an organized group. “That gave us more of a seat at the table…” Mohrig said. After a while, he said developers started to speak with the group as well as a Fulton County representative who had asked about a potential overlay district for Ga. 9, later implemented. “People were making fun of Milton. They said, ‘Ah, you’ll never be anything,’” Mohrig said. “We had a vision, and we said ‘This is what we think we’re going to be,’ and we sold that vision.” He said Milton wasn’t trying to be “Alpharetta lite,” but wanted to do government differently than what had been seen before, like the community having more of a voice. “That’s what this is really about, and that’s why it is important who you actually elect for city council because they represent you,” Mohrig said. “Nobody wants to come here every Monday night and have to be sitting here, fighting. That’s not what the goal is.” Sewer connection In other matters Monday night, the City Council voted to defer a case of sewer connection after lengthy debate. In 2002 or 2003, City Attorney Ken Jarrard said sewer infrastructure was installed to serve a residence on Glencreek Way, and the property own-
ers have asked to connect to it. The agreement, which had been drafted as an “offer,” would have placed deed restrictions on future property owners to prohibit sewer extension. Mohrig recalled a similar instance several years ago with property on Hopewell Road, which he said the community had characterized as sewer extension in more recent discussions. “This is not a sewer extension,” Jarrard said. “The sewer was installed prior to Milton coming into existence.” Moore raised concerns about whether a vote to approve the agreement would put the issue to bed, considering the property owners are in a “hold out.” But, Jarrard wagered that the owners are attempting to close on the property and are ensuring that the deed restriction is acceptable to all parties. He also confirmed the property would not be “economically viable” if the sewer connection is prohibited from use. “If you vote yes, remember that you will forevermore be known as someone who extended sewer,” Moore said. “You can explain all day long, you can give all the excuses you want, but you will be responsible for extending sewer.” The council voted to defer the item to the City Council meeting Jan. 17,
Councilman Paul Moore says parting words Dec. 18. to allow time for the property owners to sign the contract before going back before the council. Design Review Board In a split vote, the City Council approved a text amendment that would allow councilmembers to appoint Design Review Board members at-large, rather than by council district. Councilmembers Paul Moore, Jan Jacobus and Rick Mohrig cast the dissenting votes. “When you’re talking about demolition, you’re talking about the look and feel of the area and understanding that part of the community — I think we’re best served if the individuals live within the district, so it’s a bit closer to home,” Moore said. The City Council has historically appointed DRB members from within their district, but Zoning Manager Robyn MacDonald mentioned a few cases where members were appointed at-large. “Getting the best, in this particular case, because design could be a very interesting skill set … To me, that trumps just having to find somebody in your district,” Councilwoman Carol Cookerly said. “I just want the best and the brightest in this particular one.” While the council voted to allow at-large appointments, councilmembers will still be able to appoint DRB members from within their district.
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How I watched Milton put itself on the map Fly on the wall explains newsgathering process I held my feet to fire, basically. When I first came to know Milton’s plan to run its own municipal election, I didn’t really know what that meant. I was new to the area — I didn’t know AMBER PERRY Fulton County’s role, Staff Reporter amber@appenmedia.com and I was fresh out of grad school with no local government experience to speak of. Before I joined Appen Media, I had never attended, or streamed, a city council meeting. The process, what it took to pull Milton’s first self-run municipal election off, was obviously beyond me, and initially, beyond city staff. Even with a combined lot of city government experience, operating a municipal election was out of their wheelhouse. It’s the norm for cities in other counties, like Gwinnett, to do their own thing. But, Milton is the first city, solely in Fulton County, to do it — Palmetto, which straddles Fulton and Coweta counties, also runs its own municipal election. But, after a lot of hours, a lot of days, a lot of months, we can all probably recite state code. I know very mundane, but vital legal requirements that probably won’t make it to the next episode of Jeopardy. I got lucky with this story, and I do mean lucky, despite how stressful it was chugging out any and every election bit I could think of so that the community could stay informed — of not only what decisions were being made in public, but what was happening in the background. So, how did I manage to write more than 40 stories on Milton’s elections, some with observable impact? First, I’ll answer why. Eyes on Milton City councils make pretty big decisions that affect your everyday life — if I wasn’t slated as an outsider looking in, I would surely make civic engagement at
City Hall a personal habit. So, the cart before the horse — how city officials are elected is something to report, let alone the hullabaloo of the 2020 presidential election, which was the key reason Milton residents rallied for this to happen. Cost came later. But then, the story got bigger, as most cities in North Fulton legitimately considered running their own local election in 2023 with two months to make the decision — like playing a menial game of chess with non-menial pieces. Milton, rightly so, spent several months studying the task in the regular meetings I covered. (I also wrote that not all the Milton Municipal Election Feasibility Committee meetings were public, which I discovered through an open records request. I submitted a lot of open records requests while covering Milton’s election efforts — we love ORRs ’round here.) I was shook, so to speak, that elected officials in Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek nearly flew by the seat of their pants to join Milton in championing “local control.” Me and the other staff reporters scrambled to compile those discussions into one succinct news story — Appen Media has that advantage, being the only newsroom with boots on the ground in all North Fulton. Soon enough, though, the dominoes fell one by one, and Milton was the only city standing with the feat before them, feeling the pressure and all the eyes, including those from the City of Atlanta and from other cities in other states. Stories with impact Come April, decisions about how Milton would run its municipal election were coming before the City Council — whether to use ballot scanners and the number of polling locations during advance voting and on Election Day, the real fuss. Initially, the City Council decided on two Election Day polling locations, down from about a dozen Fulton County had, and Council District 3 was left without a place for residents to cast ballots. So, I asked myself what this meant and recruited Carl Appen, the director of content and development and a better
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data whiz than me, to help me track historic voting patterns — yes, city contests are nonpartisan, but party lines were scribbled all over this thing. We found that District 3 had the highest number of Democratic voters, and maybe a week after the story came out, one with novel data, Stacey Abram’s Fair Fight Action published concerns over that same area having the highest number of Black and brown voters in Milton. The criticism, that Milton officials were disenfranchising voters, led to a third location and a new precinct map. All angles There were other stories I wrote, pulled from either open records requests, questions and concerns that had been sent to my inbox, or tips from a varied number of sources, official and private, that I had developed. One story, that may have been the most intensive, and one that the City Council would have probably liked to have read before last December, was on the election committee’s final report — a truncated version of what city staff had drafted, that excluded risk-reward analysis. Three of us went through two versions of the report, highlighted the differences, then I noted them electronically so readers could interact with the document online. We became innovative over the course of Milton’s election coverage, with plenty of infographics and Carl’s entry of our Municipal Election Dashboard. Every week, we solicited questions from Milton readers, and I attempted to answer them. Some stories materialized in an “Ask Appen” blurb — for instance, I looked at the city’s procurement process after a haze settled over the city’s hiring of its first election consultant, who was eventually fired. During election season, we also provided a weekly Milton voter guide. I kept busy, and if I had the time, I could have written more. Going ‘rogue’ There was a lot of challenge reporting on this, a major balancing act of my actual work load, not neglecting other beats,
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but also the stories themselves. While I gained major trust, the criticism I received was overwhelming. Once, we were given a T-shirt idea after being called the “Rogue Milton Herald” during public comment at a City Council meeting. A few different times, I was said to have a hidden agenda. I also “assassinated” various characters, as if what I wrote wasn’t based in fact. People attempted to sway the way I reported on Milton’s election process, which naturally vamped up in October, a delight that journalists at-large face. And, there were distractions, “shiny objects” — to stave off writing a novella, I won’t describe them here. But, at the end of the day, I used my training and critical thinking skills, and I consulted with my editor, Pat Fox, and Carl about what was most newsworthy. Election coverage was very much a team effort, which continued into Election Day. Team effort The news team was sprawled out across Milton Nov. 7, while I loitered about the Milton City Park and Preserve, sticking around to watch the ballots be counted there, then transported to City Hall for tabulation. A few of us were at City Hall until 1 a.m. the next morning, relishing the collective delirium. With cost in mind, some would say Milton came out on the other side successfully. The city spent about $115,000 in “actual” dollars, whereas Fulton County would have charged at least double that. Others look to a decrease in voter turnout and the increase in voter confusion, the fewer number of polling locations and the decision to hand-count hand-marked paper ballots, characterized as a win for election deniers. No matter the criticism, my hats are off to city staff. They waded through and toppled the election muck, and they were incredibly responsive to my series of emails and phone calls, as someone hoping to contribute to the best voter experience possible — I know the second floor of Milton City Hall well, as I met with them there every month for at least an hour. Anyway, let’s see if they meet their next goal, making Milton a boring city to cover.
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GARDEN BUZZ
Forest bathing allows you to embrace nature’s healing powers The ‘forest bath’ or the Japanese concept of shrinin-yoku forest therapy is an exercise in mindfulness that promotes wellbeing and a sense of calmness when practiced. The refers KATHERINE COPPEDGE “bathing” to a therapeutic Guest Columnist immersion in the natural environment with all the senses engaged. It’s an intentional and mindful practice that involves a leisurely walk through the woods allowing the sights, sounds, scents and textures of the natural world to “wash” over the individual. But it’s not just a walk, it’s a rejuvenating experience that goes beyond the physical and taps into the therapeutic essence of nature itself. This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging through the woods. It is simply being in nature with no other activity involved. No picture taking, texting or otherwise engaging with anything other than strolling through the forest. By opening our senses, it bridges the gap between us and the natural world. Never have we been so far from connecting with the natural world and so divorced from nature. The United Nations reports that 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas today, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. According to a study sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends 93% of his or her time indoors. In our fast-paced, technology-driven lives, finding moments of stillness and mindfulness is a challenge but forest bathing provides an antidote. It is a way to foster an awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things, of being fully in the present moment, and leaving behind the distractions and noise of daily life. It is a holistic experience that encompasses the mind, body and soul. Trees, the silent giants of the natural world, play a vital role in forest bathing. They play a vital role in creating a balanced ecosystem. Forest bathing takes this understanding to a personal level, allowing one to appreciate the calming influence of trees. Phytoncides, natural compounds released by trees, lowered stress hormone levels and increased immune system activity in scientific studies. Understanding the healing power of trees can deepen our commitment to preserving and protecting these essential guardians of our environment. In forest bathing, the senses are our guides. Walking through a forest
becomes a sensory feast, with the rustling of leaves, the dappled light through the canopy, the fragrance of the earth, and the touch of breeze on the skin all contributing to a heightened awareness. This sensory exploration is not only a source of pleasure but a way to strengthen our connection with the natural world. It is a celebration of the untamed beauty of the wilderness. To do a forest bath: 1. Find a suitable location in nature – a wooded area, preferably close to home so it can become a healthy habit. 2. Enter the forest, stand still, and recognize your body in space (15-20 minutes), breathe slowly and evenly: a. See five things. b. Hear four things. c. Touch three things. d. Smell two things. e. Taste one thing. 3. Proceed by walking mindfully, slowly and quietly. 4. Reflect out loud; “I am noticing __________.” 5. Establish a spot to sit and ponder for a minimum of 20 minutes. 6. Return to mindfully walking and continue the bathing session. 7. Conclude your session but do not make an immediate return to everyday life. Savor the forest and the experience. In conclusion, forest bathing is not just about personal well-being; it fosters a deeper understanding of the need to conserve and protect our natural spaces. It can instill a sense of responsibility to preserve the sanctity of the environment. Forest bathing prompts us to be mindful of our impact on the ecosystems we inhabit and work toward preserving and protecting these spaces for future generations. Let us take time to immerse ourselves in the restorative embrace of the forest, understanding that the well-being of the natural world is intricately woven into our own. Now, go take a walk. Slowly! North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net. Previous Garden Buzz columns are featured at https://appenmedia.com/opinion/ columnists/garden_buzz/.
John Ripley Forbes Big Trees Preserve in Sandy Springs
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About the author This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Roswell resident Katherine Coppedge. Katherine has been a Master Gardener since 2009 and has been gardening in the Atlanta area since the 1070s. Katherine is an avid hiker and lover of walking in the woods. Katherine is a member of the Spalding Garden Club and has been a board member of the John Ripley Forbes Big Trees Preserve in Sandy Springs since 2006. Katherine shared her love of trees and forest bathing in her spring 2021 “Big Trees of Sandy Springs” garden lecture which is viewable at https://youtu.be/oeOlLc21ue0.
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Forest Bathing - Connecting to Nature to Improve Health. Rappold and Dixon. University of Arizona Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/forest-bathing-%E2%80%93-connecting-nature-improve-health Forest Bathing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElyUFMgwPAw Embracing the Wisdom of Shinrin-yoku: Exploring the Japanese Tradition of Forest Bathing https://treeplantation.com/forest-bathing.html The Art and Science of Forest Bathing https://kripalu.org/resources/art-andscience-forest-bathing The Art of Forest Bathing https://aplacebetweenthetrees.com/2020/09/30/theart-of-forest-bathing/ Shinrin-Yoku - The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5L8mEU40Gjs Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Nature’s Keeper: John Ripley Forbes and the Children’s Nature Movement, by Gary Ferguson The Hidden Life of Trees: What they feel, how they communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
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Where have all the Christmas cards gone? I have written a family Christmas letter now for about 50 consecutive years. It usually is long – like around 3,000 words-ish, which is crazy and usually includes a large collage of RAY APPEN photos from the Publisher Emeritus year. So, no one is going to read a 3,000-word Christmas letter. Most people are not going to read a 3,000word anything. I did manage to cut it down – way down this year – by not writing much about family and more about thoughts in general. However, with context, that long a letter may make a little more sense. Most of the time, I have been writing to update all my hometown (Rockledge, Florida) friends – primarily my parents’ friends – about us. They knew us. They watched us grow up. Many actively participated in our childhood. So, many, if not most of them, actually had an interest in what we had been doing – at least enough
to wade through my too-long missive. Most of them, however, have died. So, it has been a challenge to continue to write the letter since my audience has changed so much – and diminished in number. Plus, many or most new additions to my mailing list already know what the fam is up to because we see them – at church or in and about town. This year, we did not get many Christmas cards compared to the past. I am guessing the cards are down like more than 75%! What the heck? I know that we – at least I – can be obnoxious but I didn’t think we had lost, or could lose, so many friends so quickly! Geezzzz! I asked Christina about it – what could possibly be an explanation. She thought about it for about 3 seconds and replied, “social media.” She thought that maybe most people feel like they are in touch all year long with their friends, so the necessity of sending printed snail-mailed Christmas letters just didn’t feel as appropriate as it did in years past. I guess… My guess was that more and
more people are thinking that they are time-starved and believe they don’t have time to write something or send a letter. (My guess is also that this quadrant of people also doesn’t have to time to read newspaper columns either). My guess is that collectively we are all feeling the anxiety of information overload – and the omniscience of (generally toxic) social media – combined with a broad disconnect with each other, an ungrounding to reality as we have known it – as a community of people, of neighbors, of friends who are more important than all the bright, shiny objects we think we see. So tired of talking to machines already, over the phone or online. It surely will just get worse. What do you think? Seriously. Did you see a decrease in Christmas cards this year? If so, to what do you attribute it? Let me hear from you? I can be emailed at RayAppen@ Gmail.com. In the subject line put “Christmas Cards.” In closing, I had an interesting disaster in ordering most of my Christmas gifts online this year;
they all were delivered to the wrong address – and I never got them. I think this happened because “my laptop” overwrote my address – where to mail my purchases to. Why? Well, my takeaway is that when you are ordering something online, never, ever click “yes” when you are prompted with “Is it ok to use your current location?” Always click NO. What happened to me, I think, was that I typed in my correct address, but because my street number is the same as the street number on a different street – a street located about ¼ mile from me –the geolocation-enabled AI just decided/ auto-filled in the rest of my address – or overwrote it – for me. Just saying. Can’t make this stuff up. I am so not liking AI. And yes, I went to the other address to try to find my packages, but it was a shopping center and about a dozen stores used that one address – but with different suite numbers. It actually gets worse, but I will save that for another column. Use my current location? Absolutely, NOT.
PAST TENSE
Franklin Garrett, Atlanta’s official historian – Part 1 Franklin Garrett, whose life spanned 1907 to 2000, has often been referred to as “Atlanta’s official historian. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and came to Atlanta with his parents and sister VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF in 1914. From the Columnist time he arrived in Atlanta, the events of his life helped him become an expert on the places and people of the city. (“Atlanta History: A Journal of Georgia and the South,” Spring 2000, “Franklin Garrett, Sept. 25, 1907-March5, 2000, A Tribute”) The Garrett family settled on 13th Street near Piedmont Park, and Franklin attended elementary school at Tenth Street School. He maneuvered around Atlanta on his bicycle and by trolley. He recalled taking the trolley to Oglethorpe University, which he described as “considered on the far urban fringe.” He walked from the trolley stop to Silver Lake. Garrett attended high school at Tech High, graduating in 1924. While in school, he worked at Marshall’s Drug
Store. After graduating, he worked at Western Union. He began collecting city directories, and one day in 1927 entered the law office of Eugene Mitchell, asking to see the firm’s directories. Mitchell founded the Atlanta Historical Society in 1926 and was the father of Margaret Mitchell who wrote “Gone with the Wind.” Eugene Mitchell invited Garrett to join the Atlanta Historical Society. In 1939, he began a 28-year career with Coca-Cola Company, and in 1942 he became president of the Atlanta Historical Society. His career was interrupted by World War II, when he was called to serve at Fort McPherson inducting new recruits. Garrett wrote two volumes of Atlanta history, titled “Atlanta and Environs, a chronicle of its people and events,” published in 1954. He wrote the text for these two books, which total 2,034 pages, on yellow legal pads with a pencil. Volume I begins with a brief section of Native American history, moving into the 1820s through 1870s. Volume II covers the 1880s through the 1930s. Volume III was published by Harold H. Martin in 1987 and includes the years 1940 through 1970. Beginning in 1930, Garrett began
riding his bicycle all over DeKalb and Fulton County recording the names and details of those buried in cemeteries. Sometimes he was able to identify unmarked graves by talking with local citizens. This cemetery research is a significant collection of data useful to historians and genealogists, however it is limited by Garrett’s concentration on White males who were buried in the Atlanta area up until Dec. 31, 1931. Garrett spoke to the Sandy Springs Historic Research Committee and Dunwoody Oral History Committee in 1994. Attendees included Ethel Spruill, Glenn Austin and Bill Wynne, co-chairman of the Sandy Springs committee. Garrett told the group, “One thing led to another and my interest in Atlanta has never failed or slowed down.” He also gave the group advice on the collection of oral history. (Video recording. Franklin Garrett presents to Sandy Springs and Dunwoody group, 1994, Dunwoody Preservation Trust archives) He told his audience how he rode his bicycle to the Sandy Springs Methodist Cemetery on April 17, 1931, and recorded the names and details of the
burials. He said Arlington Cemetery was just one lot adjoining Sandy Springs Methodist Cemetery at that time. DeKalb County historian and author of “History of DeKalb County, 18221900” Vivian Price knew Franklin Garrett and saw him speak. She recalls, “He personified the phrase ‘walking encyclopedia’ He was a tall, imposing man and had a quiet, courtly bearing, but he was always approachable. I can still hear his rumbling bass voice.” Marc Hayes of Brookhaven also saw Garrett speak and met him at a book signing in Atlanta. Hayes recalls hearing Garrett on WSB radio with his “Stump Garrett” program, where Atlantans called in with questions about local history with hopes that Garrett might not know the answer. He usually knew not only the answer but plenty of additional details. More on “Stump Garrett” and Garrett’s love of railroads in the next Past Tense. Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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Continued from Page 1 But, for the first time, the family transported horses to seniors who aren’t as mobile. “They can’t come to our home, so we’re going to theirs,” said Betty, who founded the Seniors for Senior program. “That’s our next step. We find that we could have a better outreach that way.” More than a dozen residents at Addington Place were able to interact with Geronimo and Bella, both dressed in their best festive attire. Teresita, founder of Joyous Acres, said she always dreamed of having a farm for rescued animals, especially for the older animals who are overlooked but have a lot of love to give. Bella is a 28-year-old Arabian mare, who had been passed over for adoption for seven years at Save the Horses shelter in Cumming before the family took her in. Geronimo, or Gerry, adopted from Second Chance Stables in North Carolina, is a former plow horse who had been dumped for slaughter. Betty shared how the pair created a relaxing environment for the seniors at Addington Place, sparking spontaneity and funny conversation. But, she also described the joy it brought her family. “... They found it also very relaxing and therapeutic for themselves because they met other seniors. It was in a different environment,” Betty said. “And, I saw Andy just looking at us lovingly … and my sister, [Teresita], was just a riot.” She placed her family’s work in the “circle of love.” “Building community through our common love of animals … breaks down all the artificial human barriers — race, ethnicity, economic class, age, gender, politics, religion,” Betty said. “Makes us share our common humanity with each other.” Kathleen Pantaleo, executive director of Addington Place of Alpharetta, called the session with Bella and Geronimo a success. “Residents who attended the event thoroughly enjoyed the horses and have expressed their desire to either have them back at our community or to schedule a visit to the horse farm,” Pantaleo said. She noted a number of health benefits to the interaction between animals and seniors, including increased physical activity, stress reduction, cognitive stimulation, enhanced social interaction, mood enhancement and a heightened sense of purpose. “The companionship and therapeutic impact of animals are invaluable for the physical, emotional and social well-being of older individuals,” Pantaleo said.
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Andrew Nakrin, middle, and his sister-in-law Betty Lim King, right, speak with a resident of Addington Place Dec. 24 as they hold their rescue horse Geronimo.
Above: A woman at Addington Place of Alpharetta looks onto rescue horses Bella and Geronimo. At left: Joy Lim Nakrin, who helps operate Joyous Acres, shows seniors at Addington Place her family’s rescue horse Geronimo.
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Brady: Continued from Page 1 Key to leadership Professionally, Brady is the chief financial officer of Galerie Living, a senior living company. For more than 20 years, he held various roles and leadership positions in the financial sector before deciding to run as an Alpharetta City Councilman. Brady said his responsibilities as CFO of Galerie Living, including managing more than 500 employees, overseeing daily operations and practicing fiscal conservatism, are among the professional skills that will
aid him on the City Council. He also earned an executive MBA from Georgia State University where he studied organizational behaviors and psychology. Although Alpharetta has unique elements as a city, Brady said it is ultimately a business at the end of the day, and his ability to manage organizations and understand people has prepared him for his new role. “The key to a good leader is listening,” he said. “Number one, I mean, it seems very simple, but the core is, it's very powerful at the same time. You know, to listen, you also have to hear people.” To Brady, leadership is not projecting his own opinions on the dais, but consid-
In Memoriam
Larry Hilliard
Larry Hilliard, 88, of Atlanta and Quitman, Georgia, passed away on December 26, 2023 with family by his side. He was born in Atlanta to the late Harold & Sue Williams Hilliard on September 7, 1935. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Fletcher and son, Donnie Hilliard. Larry graduated from Roosevelt High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Georgia State. He was employed by Southern Bell for 37 years and enjoyed an active retirement full of adventures all over the globe, including hiking the Himalayas, cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway, sailing down the Rhine, and exploring the cultures of Southern Asia. As a child, he became an inaugural member of the Atlanta Boy Choir; his love of music led him to a lifetime of singing with multiple Episcopalian churches. He loved real estate, owning homes in
historic neighborhoods of Atlanta, on the beaches of Florida, and in western North Carolina, where he designed and built a beloved long-time residence in Scaly Mountain. He and his wife Julia renovated and restored a family farm in South Georgia where he loved to maintain the land, relax by the bonfire, and drive his tractor across their 100 acres. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Julia Collins Hilliard; his children, Carla York, Keith Hilliard and wife Barbara, Kelly Hilliard and husband Mike, and Elizabeth Renfroe and husband Adam Heffernan; his grandchildren, Jeffrey York, Chase Martin, Kahlin Graham, Mia Toney, Henry, Willa & RJ Heffernan; and his eight great-grandchildren. He will be remembered on January 13, 2024 at 2pm at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Conservation Fund and Bridgeport Hospice.
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