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By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com GREENVILLE, S.C. –– Alpharetta city officials traveled to downtown Greenville, South Carolina, Jan. 23 for their annual planning retreat to lay plans and priorities for the coming year. Greenville, 130 miles northeast of Alpharetta, features Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 22-mile walking and biking greenway that traverses the Reedy River and runs up to Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Alpharetta officials said they chose Greenville for the retreat because seeing the trail could offer insights as the city moves forward with its own Alpha Loop, a multi-use trail for Alpharetta. City officials arrived in Greenville on Sunday afternoon, holding a mid-year budget review that evening in a private meeting room in the AC Hotel, where members stayed the night. The council and administration held a longer meeting on the status of city departments and projects throughout the day on Monday, breaking at midday to visit Falls Park, one entrance to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The City Council held no votes and took no formal action during the retreat. It did discuss major items going forward from specific upcoming budget requests to new developments still in their conceptual stages.
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Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin, at right, accompanies other city officials on a tour of Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, S.C., Jan. 24 as part of the annual City Council Retreat. Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit trail was built along an abandoned railroad and first opened in 2009. Much like Alpharetta’s Alpha Loop, it was built to offer opportunities for recreation, exercise and carless transportation to area residents. Alpha Loop was first conceptualized in 2016 and has been in development
since. Though parts of the trail are already open, the full trail system — consisting of a 5.5-mile outer loop and a 3.3-mile inner loop, connecting City Center, Avalon and Northwinds — has far more work to go, and final plans have yet to be solidified.
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County commissioners passed a $1.25 billion budget for 2022 that takes special aim to fund elections, stress employee retention and address backlogs in the judicial system. The 5-2 vote at the Jan. 19 commission meeting also provides funding for continued COVID-19 emergency response. The 2022 budget includes a 6% increase for the county’s general fund to approximately $847 million. The general fund pays for the day-to-day operation of the county and its services. It includes employee salaries and building maintenance. Commissioners Bob Ellis and Lee Morris cast dissenting votes. The Registration and Elections Department is slated to receive $37.4 million, the majority to fund administration and operations and the remaining $2 million earmarked for registration and absentee voting. County employees were awarded a 7% cost of living pay raise. The measure was introduced at a Dec. 15 meeting by Chairman Rob Pitts who said Fulton County needs to
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Burglars damage vehicles parked at shopping center ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Alpharetta police responded to the report of two vehicle burglaries on Avalon Boulevard in Avalon the morning of Jan. 9. A security officer told police they spotted a white KIA Soul with four passengers fleeing the scene. Police found two vehicles, a Dodge Challenger and a Honda Odyssey, had been damaged and entered. The owner of the Dodge reported a shattered right-side mirror and a $20 bill was missing from the glovebox. The owner of the second vehicle, which had a shattered front window, could not be located. Security footage from Avalon security was retrieved, but there are no further updates in the case.
Chevy SUV stolen from car dealership ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police responded to motor vehicle theft Jan. 14 on Alpharetta Highway. The dealership owner stated a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe had been stolen from the lot. The vehicle was last seen Jan. 10. The owner stated he noticed a male walking around the dealership in the past acting suspicious to him, but he was unable to identify the male. The incident was captured on video, and it shows a male, wearing all black and being dropped off in a pickup truck. The suspect walked toward the dealership from Horton Drive and made his way to the Tahoe. The suspect was then out of the camera’s view. Law enforcement observed the stolen vehicle moving in the back part of the dealership on the
PUBLIC SAFETY video footage. The owner stated there was no sign of forced entry or broken glass where the vehicle had been parked, and the keys were not missing.
Laptop reported stolen in vehicle burglary ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Police responded to a call at Cafe Efendi Jan. 11 when a man reported his red Jeep Wrangler had a smashed back passenger window. The victim told police his book bag containing a Surface laptop, a WiFi pack from ATT and a book had been stolen. Total value of the stolen items was placed at more than $2,100. Security footage showed a black Chevy sedan that drove around the complex and then parked next to the Wrangler. Two male suspects were in the Chevy. They broke the back window of the Jeep and stole the bag.
Burglars take key fob in vehicle break-ins ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Police responded to the report of two vehicle burglaries at a home on Cape York Trace Jan. 14. The victim stated two vehicles in his garage had been ransacked and one of the key fobs was missing. The victim stated his wife left the garage doors open when she left to take their children to school. The vehicles were a white 2018 Infiniti QX50 sedan and a silver 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV. There was no forced entry. Both victims stated they were certain the garage doors were shut the night before they parked the vehicles. No cameras were at the residence.
Home burglary reported on Roswell Creek Lane ROSWELL, Ga. –– A burglary was reported Jan. 15 at a residence on Roswell Creek Lane. A past burglary incident was reported for the same residence. Police found no visible evidence of forced entry.
Drug & DUI arrests Betrand Keller, 21, of Andelle Avenue, Suwanee, was arrested Jan. 11 on Main Street for DUI, open container violation and failure to maintain lane. Lisa Brazell, 51, of Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 13 on Old Milton Parkway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Claudio Corona, 36, of Lakewind Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container violation. The victim did not hear anyone come inside but when she entered the downstairs bedroom, she stated it appeared as if someone rummaged through it. The victim rented the room to an individual who was not on the scene, but his girlfriend advised police that based on photos of the crime scene, $5,000 worth of gold, $1,500 in cash and a tablet were taken. His room was the only one that appeared disturbed. It is unknown how the burglar gained access inside or whether the door was locked.
Shoplifting incident reported at gas station ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were called to the Exxon gas station on Holcomb Bridge Road Jan. 17 on the report of a shoplifting incident. The clerk told police that an unidentified woman, accompanied by two children, asked to exchange close to $21 worth of coins into cash. Surveillance footage showed the woman began getting upset and began recording the encounter with her cell phone. The woman and her children left the store carrying candy valued at $10. Police advised the clerk to notify them if the woman returned.
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Loop: Continued from Page 1 Alpharetta officials discussed the architectural and artistic features as they walked along a short section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Cold weather kept the path free of crowds, but there were a few patrons walking, jogging and biking along the path, and some lounged on benches enjoying the natural scenery. Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook said Falls Park acts as a “gateway” to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and Alpharetta wants to create a similar gateway to the Alpha Loop. Down to business In matters discussed Monday, Director of Public Safety John Robison said he would be requesting 50 new license plate reading cameras from Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based crime prevention company. Alpharetta currently has 15 city-owned Flock cameras installed in addition to 16 school zone cameras capable of reading license plates. Some homeowners associations in the city also have installed license plate readers. “That sounds like a decent number,” Robison said. “But that’s just barely scratching the surface of what we can do coverage-wise in the city.” The cameras can allow police to track stolen vehicles or vehicles used during the commission of a crime. Robison said he wants to start with 50 additional cameras to place on the city borders so any vehicle going in or out of Alpharetta would be recorded. He said he eventually wants to have 150 throughout the city. During an update from Community Development Director Kathi Cook, a major topic was the rate of unoccupied office space in the city. Alpharetta has about 21 million square feet of office space, about 18% of it vacant. The area around Brookside Parkway, however, has more than 33% of its 909,000 square feet of office space vacant. That’s more than double the Metro Atlanta vacancy rate of 14.5%. Cook said the department is working on a plan to drive more interest in the area and make it more walkable. Since video game developer Hi-Rez Studios is based in the Brookside area, Cook said the city could create a “gaming innovation and production district” to
Alpharetta city officials walk along a section of Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Trail.
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drive esports tourism, which she said already attracts many to the area. She also said the department is looking for ways to connect trails in the area and is in talks with Georgia State University about expanding its Alpharetta campus. Cost for the retreat Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said final receipts have yet to come in for the two-day retreat, but the city had budgeted $3,100 for rooms and meals. He said the city has held retreats outside Alpharetta in the past. He said Madison, Columbus, Athens and Chattanooga have all been retreat destinations. More recently, though, retreats have been held within Alpharetta, at Hotel Avalon or the Marriott on Windward Parkway. Mayor Jim Gilvin said as the retreat came to a close that he’s excited for the year to come. “The past couple of years haven’t always been bright and shiny,” Gilvin said. “But we’ve got a good team and a lot of opportunities ahead.”
Monday’s planning sessions were held in a conference room at the AC Hotel.
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Newspapers file legal action against Facebook, Google By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com MARIETTA, Ga. — Some North Georgia newspaper companies have filed antitrust lawsuits against tech giants Google and Facebook, alleging that their “anticompetitive and monopolistic practices” have caused major harm to news outlets’ ability to survive. Marietta-based Times Journal filed suit on Nov. 12, citing statistics that newspaper advertising revenue has fallen by more than 50% since 2006, and nearly 20% of newspapers have closed over the past 15 years. Times Journal owns the Marietta Daily Journal, Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News and the Morgan County Citizen. The lawsuit alleges that news outlets’ loss of revenue across the country was “directly caused” by Google and Facebook’s practices and that the harm was intentional. The complaint opens with a quote from Thomas Jefferson: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I
should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” The suit references “Jedi Blue,” the codename of a 2018 agreement between Google and Facebook that the two companies kept under wraps. The deal provided that Google would give Facebook preferential advertising rates. In 2020, several states’ attorneys general filed antitrust lawsuits against Google as a response to the deal. The lawsuit alleges both companies violated the Sherman Anti-trust Act, an 1890 federal law that outlawed monopolistic practices in an effort to promote free trade and competition. Nearly identical lawsuits were filed in the preceding days by Neighbor Newspapers and Rome News Media, though these companies fall under the Times Journal umbrella. Georgia’s newspapers are not alone in their campaign. The lawsuits were transferred in December to the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York to be consolidated with pending antitrust cases against Google and Facebook from at least 15 states and U.S. territories, including Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.
Athletes: Continued from Page 4 “I had an awesome rookie season and ended up on TV,” Carbone said. “What I didn’t know is that that would lead to more in my life, it would lead to finding purpose. You never know how you’re going to find your purpose.” The City Council also honored a group from the Alpharetta Gymnastics Academy for outstanding performances at the Georgia Amateur Athletic Union State Gymnastics Championship. Dozens of academy gymnasts stood at the front of the council chambers as Gilvin presented the award. The mayor said 21 academy athletes qualified for regional competitions and two scored perfect 10s, which has never been achieved by an Alpharetta gymnast. Academy Director Ashley Parks said this season presented a challenge after last season was cut short due to COVID-19, but the athletes “came back stronger than ever.” In other matters at the Jan. 18 meeting, the council unanimously approved a special use permit to allow a new event venue in the shopping center at 4150 Old Milton Parkway. The applicant, Lele Wright, of Alpharetta, said the facility would be called Reserve 116
NEWS and would host private and corporate events like weddings, baby showers and training workshops. The permit allows the venue to host events of up to 100 people. In a related matter, the council voted unanimously to deny a request by Dave West of Atlanta Signs on Demand to allow more than four business names on shopping center monument signs. The city’s Unified Development Code allows four logos on the signs, regardless of how many businesses operate in the center. West pushed for the change to allow more panels on the monument sign at Kimball Crossing shopping center. The current sign, constructed before the new limit was enacted, displays five tenant panels. West argued the restriction denies smaller businesses an important advertising opportunity. In his presentation to the council, Alpharetta Senior Planner Mike Woodman said most surrounding jurisdictions, including Johns Creek and Roswell, either do not limit or address the maximum number of panels allowed on monument signs. In discussion before the vote, City Councilman Donald Mitchell noted that even smaller businesses operate “just fine” despite the limit on sign panels. “If this were the 1970s, a lot of your argument would have made sense,” Mitchell said to West. “But it’s 2022, and I looked on my MapQuest. All I did
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Orchestra Noir to kick off annual Roswell Roots Festival By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The 21st annual Roswell Roots Festival will begin Feb. 4 with a performance by Atlanta’s all-African American orchestra, Orchestra Noir, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The festival celebrates Black History Month and consists of weekly programming, events and exhibitions that highlight educational, cultural and historic awareness. It is presented by the City of Roswell, Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs, and the volunteer-based Roswell Roots committee. Inspiring young African American musicians through music education and advocacy, Orchestra Noir is recognized for its work with local communities and Grammy Award-winning artists. Their blend of classical, hip-hop and R&B music is meant to celebrate the achievements of African American musicians throughout history. Then, on Feb. 6, Roswell Roots will host Super Museum Sunday. Guests can tour the Southern Trilogy historic house museums for free, including Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation, and experience various exhibits and events throughout the day. Guests can also visit Mimosa Hall and Gardens to view the African American Inventor’s exhibit and enjoy a reading of “Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?” by Patrice McLaurin. Historic Assets Manager Dena Bush said the experience is an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the area. “Through open-hearth cooking demonstrations, theatrical presentations, exhibits and specialized tours, we hope that visitors will walk away with a better understanding of the significance that Black history and culture holds in
Roswell,” Bush said. The festival, in collaboration with the Black History Mobile Museum, will also host Black History 101 at the Bill Johnson Community Center at Roswell Area Park Feb. 12. From live entertainment to centuries-old stories, the event will offer a snapshot of Black art, culture and history all in one place. Guests will learn about Black art and culture, view artifacts at the Black History Mobile Museum, listen to lectures and African storytelling, experience dance and drum performances and participate in special hands-on art projects with Roswell’s Creation Station and local non-profit Paint Love. The festival will also host the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition’s exhibit, “Lives Taken, Lives Remembered,” which documents and honors African Americans who were victims of lynching in Fulton County between 1877 and 1950 through the fine craft of quilting. The final performance of this year’s Roswell Roots Festival will be “An Evening of Spoken Word” at the Roswell River Landing. The evening features award-winning spoken word artists Ashlee Haze and Joan “Lyric” Leslie and guitarist Sharod Virtuoso, who will share stories that explore the Black woman’s journey. Cultural Arts Manager Beckie Hawkins said the events and programs throughout the month are an opportunity for people of all ages to learn, engage and connect to a deeper appreciation of the contributions and stories of Black history and culture “Roswell Roots continues to emphasize the importance of celebrating and recognizing our diverse community,” Hawkins said. To learn more information, view the entire event schedule, purchase tickets or register for programs, visit RoswellRoots.com.
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It’s supposed to be something that’s experienced through the atmosphere, through the service and through the beverage program. We want every part to be memorable.
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East Roswell’s dining scene to grow with Bask Steakhouse Owners lay plans for spring opening By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The owners of From the Earth Brewing Company are bringing a fresh, new and different dining option to east Roswell called Bask Steakhouse. Think upscale, white tablecloth service with a focus on prime meats and seafood. Bask will also offer a beverage package including a diverse wine selection, prohibition-style cocktails and barrel-aged beers. It is expected to open next to From the Earth inside the Connexion Plaza on Holcomb Bridge Road in mid to late spring. Kale Me Crazy and Taco Tsunami are also located inside the shopping center. Owners Tim and Lisa Stevens said the name itself, Bask, embodies the overall experience they hope to create. “It’s like ‘basking in the glory,’” Tim said. “It’s supposed to be something that’s experienced through the atmosphere, through the service and through the beverage program. We want every part to be memorable.” The project has been in the works for the past two years. Initially, it was going to be an expansion of From the Earth, but Tim said the concept quickly changed into a steakhouse because there are none east of Ga. 400 from the Perimeter to Cumming. The area is mostly residential and the only upscale eatery in the area is Di Paolo’s Italian restaurant, which Tim said he and his wife visit often. “There is a big need for this,” Tim said. “We’re excited to open and bring a different option to east Roswell.” Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve
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Bask Steakhouse is an upscale, white tablecloth restaurant with a focus on prime meats and seafood. It is expected to open next to From the Earth inside the Connexion Plaza on Holcomb Bridge Road in mid to late spring. Stroud said although Roswell as a whole has quite a dining scene with over 200 chef-driven family-owned nonfranchise restaurants, Bask will help to attract similar businesses to east Roswell. He added that the area has been slowly growing with development and transportation opportunities coming in around the Ga. 400 intersection, Holcomb Bridge intersection, Grimes Bridge and the new bridge at Big Creek Parkway. “All of those will help bring more activity and more restaurants to the area,” Stroud said. “… We’re always looking for opportunities to make sure we’ve got the right mix of businesses because we want people to be able to shop and dine here. There are lots of properties around the Ga. 400 intersection that have the opportunity to be redeveloped, and we see some of the
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current tenants growing too.” “I grew up in east Roswell,” he said. “It’s an important part of the city. With these connections between east and west being greater than just Ga. 400, we change the dynamic dramatically. We give exposure to these businesses that might not otherwise be as successful if they don’t have as many folks through their doors.” So, while the From the Earth and Bask will sit side-by-side, Bask will be an entirely different concept. The steakhouse will occupy a smaller, more intimate space, allowing for features such as a tableside cocktail service. Tim said this one-on-one guest experience will give them an inside look into what it takes to make a “true cocktail” that’s balanced and involves different procedures. Lisa Stevens, who runs her own mar-
keting firm called MKT Collaborative, will run the marketing side of the steakhouse while Tim and his management team will run the day-to-day operations. Lisa Stevens is also a member of Roswell Economic Development and Tourism Inc – the board of directors that oversees Roswell Inc and Visit Roswell. Tim Stevens, on the other hand, has over 32 years of experience in the restaurant industry during which he’s either opened or been involved in the opening of several fine steakhouses around the country, including Chops Steakhouse and Kaiser’s Chophouse in Atlanta. He said his passion for the industry stems from spending his summers at his grandparents’ farm in north Florida, where they showed him what “farm-to-table” was before it became popular. The concept refers to sourcing ingredients directly from farms rather than distribution companies. “I got a lot of my passion from them,” Tim said. “They entertained a lot. Their food was always fantastic. And then just being in the industry as long as I have. My first job was waiting tables at 15 years old. To be in any industry this long you’ve got to have a love for it. Luckily, I’ve been able to make it through and still be super positive about what we’re trying to do.” Tim said their priority is providing high-quality, fresh products. To do that, the couple traveled to Napa Valley, California, last summer to hand-select reserved wines, and just last month they toured farms in Chicago owned by the Allen Brothers and Meats by Linz to see firsthand where their cattle will be coming from. Tim said they hope to begin building Bask the first week of February. For updates on all opening plans, visit Bask on Facebook and Instagram.
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Congratulations to Dr. Brent Taylor and First Class Ever of Board-Certified Mohs Surgeons Brought to you by – Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Congratulations go out to dermatologists who passed the first ever Mohs surgery board exam. In an effort to ensure a consistent base level of knowledge among physicians claiming expertise in micrographic surgery, the dermatology community banded together to approve and formally recognize the subspecialty of “Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery” aka Mohs surgery. Formal recognition means that micrographic dermatologic surgery is now one of the subspecialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and is now governed by the American Board of Dermatology. Named after Dr. Frederic Mohs who pioneered the technique, Mohs surgery is a technique for removing skin cancer that involves removing a cancer in “layers” or stages, examining the edges of the removed tissue under a microscope and continuing to remove cancer until the margins are clear of tumor. Mohs surgery has long been the gold standard method for curing most skin cancers, with cure rates for most tumors treated with Mohs surgery exceeding 99%. The certifying exam was held from October 4th-8th, 2021. This eight hour, one day exam tests knowledge considered critical within the field of Mohs surgery. Tested content includes such topics as how to troubleshoot problems in the Mohs laboratory, how best to repair the wounds that result from Mohs surgery, and pitfalls when diagnosing cancer under a microscope. Test-takers were warned that they would likely have to wait up to 12 weeks for results. After much anticipation, results are in, and those who passed can now claim to be “board certified” not only in dermatology but also in micrographic surgery. A critical piece of information for patients seeking out a Mohs surgeon is that it remains as important as ever to ensure that your Mohs surgeon is fellowshiptrained and is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery (information available at www.mohscollege.org). Surprisingly, completing a fellowship in Mohs surgery was not a prerequisite for taking this new board exam. Until 2025, any board-certified dermatologist who claims to practice Mohs surgery will be allowed to take the exam, even if Mohs surgery is a minor part of his or her practice and even if the doctor did not perform a fellowship. These individuals will be “grandfathered in.” From 2025 on, the exam will only be open to those who have completed a fellowship in Mohs surgery, but all who pass the exam prior to that time will have the opportunity to maintain board certification
permanently without a fellowship. Mohs surgery fellowships are one to two year apprenticeships in which a dermatologist is trained by an experienced Mohs surgeon in the facets of skin cancer diagnosis, treatment and wound reconstruction. Being “board certified” means that one has a certain base level of knowledge. But being a fellowship-trained member of the American College of Mohs Surgery means that one has been formally trained in Mohs surgery during an intensive additional one to two years of tutelage with a mentor Mohs surgeon. This training includes hands-on experience with difficult and challenging cases and experience that, in this author’s opinion, cannot be gleaned from textbooks alone. Understanding the testable nuances of surgery versus actually being able to perform surgery on a patient with a desirable outcome are two totally different propositions. For now, finding a Mohs surgeon with the strongest verifiable credentials means ensuring that your physician is fellowshiptrained in Mohs surgery and is board certified not only in dermatology but also in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS). If the reader has a friend or relative outside of Georgia, then this is up-to-theminute, current advice for how to identify a maximally credentialed Mohs surgeon. If the reader is fortunate enough to live in the wonderful state of Georgia, then if you or a loved one has a skin cancer or a skin care need, please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek, PA-C are delighted to help you achieve your skin health goals. Dr. Taylor graduated from Harvard in three years, is board certified in dermatology, board certified in micrographic dermatologic surgery (Mohs surgery), fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery and venous medicine and certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine in treating venous disease. Kathryn Filipek has greater than 15 years of dermatology experience with expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Again, congratulations to the first ever group of board certified Mohs surgeons, class of 2021!
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Building a Village: Embracing our Community Brought to you by – Village Park Village Park Milton Activities Coordinator, Donna B., innovates the senior living experience in a way that creates unforgettable moments with residents and team members. She often coordinates programs that give residents the opportunity to stay engaged with the greater surrounding community. The programs at Village Park Milton give a taste of Alpharetta’s best while residents enjoy the comforts of home. On occasion, BrewAble ‘brewistas’ stop by and share the delights of their freshly brewed coffee, teas, and pastries with residents and team members. Along with enjoying the tastes of local brews, the community also enjoys the sounds of the Alpharetta Jazz Band. Donna recently connected with the city band and a mutual relationship formed that gives residents a chance to enjoy scheduled rehearsals and performances from the talented group. In addition to enjoying the talents of others, residents often share their own. Artists are abundant at Village Park Milton. While taking notice of the beautiful pieces found throughout the community, Donna set forward to make sure the work of residents is seen. In March 2022, residents of Village Park
Milton and Village Park Alpharetta will be showcasing their artwork at the Alpharetta Arts Center. Before joining Village Park Milton, Donna held various titles including restaurant owner and veterinary technician. Her past experiences equipped her with lessons that she uses daily to create happiness for seniors. While working in the restaurant industry, she learned the importance of building relationships throughout the community. Donna believes that in order to succeed, everybody on the team needs to work together saying, “It takes a village to run a village.” She ensures residents and staff know their voices are heard. On her days off, Donna provides an opportunity for members of the community to share their thoughts and opinions through a suggestion box she leaves outside of her office. While creating happiness for seniors, Donna also creates happiness for the community as a whole. Village Park Senior Living believes in connecting with our neighbors and giving back to those surrounding us. To learn more about activities, events and what’s happening at Village Park Milton, give us a call at (470) 509-4557 or stop by and visit us at 555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Kemp urges lawmakers to hike teacher salaries By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA, Ga. — It has taken three years, but Gov. Brian Kemp is set to fulfill his campaign promise of boosting public school teacher salaries by $5,000 while in office. The first-term governor was able to secure a partial win in 2019 when the Georgia Legislature approved a $3,000 salary increase. This year, Kemp hopes to get legislative approval to fund the remaining $2,000 raise for the state’s 120,000 public school teachers. If approved, the raise would take effect by Sept. 1 in the fiscal year 2023 budget. The bump in salary could put Georgia among the top 20 for teacher salaries in the United States, according to data from the National Education Association. The current average salary of Georgia public school teachers is nearly $60,600, with the starting salary at $38,509. The pay raise for teachers would add nearly $280 million to the state budget beginning in the 2023 budget year. But the expense is worth it, Kemp said. “Teachers…across our state are doing their best to help students overcome learning loss due to the pandemic,” Kemp said in his State of the State address Jan. 13. “Teachers are asked to do more…and the need for a worldclass K-12 education [has] never been greater.” The governor took to the Georgia House floor last week to offer his amended budget for the current 2022
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fiscal year and to present his proposed budget for FY23, which would go into effect July 1. In total, Kemp is asking the Legislature to put an additional $1.4 billion dollars back into public education. This includes nearly $383 million to fully fund school districts after years of austerity cuts to what schools “earned” under the state school funding formula. Kemp praised all school staff for their “heroic” efforts navigating schools through a persistent pandemic, which is now impacting a third school year. “School staff, administrators, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and teachers all do a terrific job keeping our kids safe,” said Kemp, whose daughter is a public school teacher. “To support their heroic efforts…we as state leaders must continue to do everything we can to ensure they have the resources necessary to fulfill their mission.” To that end, Kemp is urging legislators to approve an amendment to the current budget to fund bonuses for most school staff. If approved by the Legislature, full-time instructional staff, support staff, and administration will receive a $2,000 bonus, and school bus drivers, nurses, nutrition workers, and parttime employees would receive $1,000. The budget adjustment to cover the bonuses would cost the state $318 million. The timing, however, is good for Kemp. The state is sitting on near recordbreaking tax revenues, with collections up nearly 17 percent from FY 2021. If approved, the bonuses for staff this year would be the second bonus from the state in as many years. Last
Kemp’s education funding proposals FY 2022 budget adjustments: • $382.7 million to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. • $188 million to replace 1,747 buses statewide over three years and provide funds for reimbursement of key safety features. • $93 million for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth. • $14.6 million for the State Commission Charter School supplement. • $3.4 million for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience. • $3 million to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship. FY 2023 proposed budget: • $383 million to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. • $289 million Capital Outlay Program. • $287 million to increase the state base salary by $2,000 for certified teachers and employees. • $43 million for enrollment growth and training and experience. • $35.3 million for the State Commission Charter School supplement. $13 million to offset change in the Teachers’ Retirement System contribution. • $4.7 million for grants for state special charter schools. • $3.1 million to meet the projected need for dual enrollment. • $2.9 million for the Special Needs Voucher. • $2.8 million for the local charter school grant per SB 59 (2021 Session). • $2.3 million for career, technical, and agricultural education equipment. • $1.3 million for the charter system grant. • $280,000 for school nurses. • $104,000 for special education in state institutions. year, most school staff received a similar bonus funded through federal stimulus dollars tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgia was among the top recipients of federal dollars in the three rounds of federal COVID-19 stimulus funds, collecting nearly $6 billion to
assist public schools deal with the disruptions the pandemic created. In addition to the state bonuses to staff, many school districts, including the Fulton County and Forsyth County school systems, used their stimulus allotment to provide additional bonuses to staff last spring.
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Coal Mountain project advances By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission voted Jan. 20 to allow and participate in a regional impact study required as part of the planning process for a major development at Coal Mountain. Toll Brothers, a Pennsylvania-based luxury development company, has submitted initial plans for the Coal Mountain Town Center, a mixed-use project covering more than 140 acres near Ga. 9 and Browns Bridge Road. Thursday’s approval does not guarantee the development will go through. It merely launches a process that allows the Atlanta Regional Commission to study the impact such a project would have on Coal Mountain and the surrounding area. Toll Brothers representative Adam Guercio discussed specifics of the proposal during a Jan. 11 commission work session. As currently designed, the project would include more than 900 residential units and 265,000 square feet of commercial space. Guercio said the plan is to concentrate residential density in the main town center area on the east side of the intersection to allow more commercial developments on the west and south sides. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, who represents the Coal Mountain area, said the project has been “a long
time coming.” Guercio said the county developed an initial overlay of the plan around five years ago, and the current plan expands it. He said several infrastructure and road improvements are already taking place in the Coal Mountain area, and the town center project would build upon them. He conceded the development would impact traffic, but the current road improvements will help mitigate the increase. “It’s one of the few projects that I’ve ever seen come in with road improvement as it’s coming in,” Jones Mills said. “It’s really a blessing that it didn’t come in before the roads came in. It just worked out that way.” The residential component alone will have some effect on traffic. Plans call for 300 multi-family housing units, 130 townhomes, 278 single-family dwellings and 201 senior living units. Guercio said the project will likely take five to 10 years to complete, leaning closer to 10. Atlanta Regional Commission’s impact review process involves gathering information on the proposed development and hearing input from neighboring jurisdictions and affected parties. The commission will then create a report with comments and recommendations regarding the development. Jones Mills said the project is getting closer to fruition, though there’s still much work to be done.
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre expands into northern Roswell By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — When Georgia Ensemble Theatre closed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mother-daughter duo Anita Farley and Laurel Crowe couldn’t have imagined its student body would not only grow two years later but it’d have a second building on Hembree Parkway. Farley, producing artistic director and co-founder of Georgia Ensemble, said the theatre will celebrate its 30th anniversary next season. Over the years, it has served as the official resident theatre company of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, where it formerly held its MainStage performances and educational programming. But in June 2021, the theatre expanded to a new studio in north Roswell to better meet the needs of the community. Crowe, education director at Georgia Ensemble, said the theatre has been growing for the past decade. Rehearsals, classes and camps now take place at the studio that once housed a church, giving them the flexibility and autonomy to host different programs. The new space tripled the number of classes the theatre can offer year-round. It also increased its ability to program small shows like improv and sketch comedy, open-mic nights, performances by the Teen Acting Ensemble troupe and solo-performer shows. While the studio already has classrooms and a small stage platform, a lot of renovation still needs to be done such as building out the studio’s performance space with sound equipment and a lighting system to create a flexible black box
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director and Co-founder Anita Farley and Education Director Laurel Crowe say they’re excited to continue to serve the community through educational programming at their new studio on Hembree Parkway. theatre. Crowe said about 50 students enroll in classes each semester and about 150 for summer camps. Those numbers have remained consistent throughout the pandemic thanks to the staff’s new set of skills, which allow them to transition online at any given moment to keep from having to shut down. Crowe said Georgia Ensemble will only continue to grow as the community becomes more aware of its new location. “It’s been really, really hard on the arts, but we’ve been able to do in-person classes for our students since July of 2020, so to that end we actually grew in some really wonderful and organic ways because there were people who needed
to find a safe space for their young people to explore,” Crowe said. Despite its success so far, the theatre has faced multiple challenges with its live performances. Farley said the 2021-22 season opened with the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” which ran smoothly. But just as it was getting ready for its next show, “Vanity Fair,” the omicron surge happened, and the theatre was forced to postpone until Feb. 17. Farley said they are almost done casting for “The Pretty Pants Bandit,” – the last big musical of the season – but she knows anything can happen between now and April, when it is set to open. Crowe said the pandemic continues to be a “wild ride” for the theatre and its staff. “I don’t know if anybody anticipated or imagined we’d still be going through all of this,” Crowe said. If there’s a silver lining in the pandemic, Crowe said, it’s how the families who make up Georgia Ensemble have stepped up to fundraise and help remodel the new studio. She said Georgia Ensemble serves people of all ages and levels of experience, starting with classes in pre-K. In April 2021, dozens of volunteers came together to begin the renovation process, putting in over 350 hours of work to tear out carpet, repair drywall, paint walls and clean bathrooms. “People just showed up in really special ways so that we can get the new building ready to have camps,” Crowe said. “For these kids, these families, this has become their place, and it makes me really happy that’s the case. I think that’s what my dream would be is that anyone who walks in here, anyone who sits down in this building for whatever
Georgia Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director and Co-founder Anita Farley and Education Director Laurel Crowe say their new studio gives them the flexibility and autonomy to host different education programs such as rehearsals, classes and camps. It is located at 615 Hembree Pkwy. Suite 200 in Roswell. reason feels at home and comforted that this is a place where you can be you.” The theatre is also gearing up for its touring school productions for the first time in two years. This year’s show is, “And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank.” It recounts the story of two childhood friends of Anne Frank and their experiences of hiding, capture and imprisonment during the Holocaust. Crowe said the show is catered to students in fifth through eighth grade who are studying World War II in schools. She said when the theatre first closed in 2020, she and other artists did a lot of soul-searching to find “the thing” that filled their cup, and for her, it was the kids and being in the classroom again. “Sometimes we were the only thing some students were allowed to do outside of their virtual school,” Crowe said. “It kept me going. I and a lot of other artists love what we do. It’s exciting for us to be able to create with young people.” The theatre is currently only allowing fully vaccinated guests to attend the shows. Guests are asked to wear a face mask inside the building. To support the theatre, Farley encourages the public to attend a show or make a donation no matter how big or small. “Buy tickets, come see us, don’t be afraid,” Farley said. “The entire company is vaccinated. We are testing three times a week because Fulton County is still in the red, so we know we are safe on our end and we’re hoping that you’ll all be safe on your end. If we all work together, it can be a very safe place to come and enjoy a show and be entertained. Donations are always welcome especially coming out of these past two years.” For more information or to sign up for a class, visit get.org or call 770-910-7486.
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Local student honored for writing Best Play in state competition JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek High School sophomore Vin Rountree’s play, “Jailbird,” has been named Best Play by the Georgia State Thespian Conference in the organization’s annual statewide writing ROUNTREE competition. Rountree received a perfect score from all three judges. A live, staged reading will be held at this year’s state conference in February. The annual conference draws thousands of participants from across the region. The award automatically qualifies Vin for the international festival. “This is a real honor,” said Roun-
tree. “Recognition for doing something I love to do makes this even more special. Creative writing brings ideas and characters to life. I deeply appreciate my teachers at Johns Creek High School who have taught me how to structure creative energy and ideas.” Johns Creek High School Principal Chris Shearer congratulated Rountree with a mention in a schoolwide email, saying “This is a HUGE honor.” The 2022 Georgia State Thespian Conference annual conference, “ThesCon,” is routinely attended by thousands of students and participants. This year’s ThesCon will be Feb. 3-5 in Columbus, Georgia. For more information on the annual conference or GSTC, go to: https://gathespians.org/THESCON/
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PLACE ROSWELL CITY HALL 38 HILL STREET, SUITE 215
PLACE ROSWELL CITY HALL 38 HILL STREET, SUITE 215
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PLACE ROSWELL CITY HALL 38 HILL STREET, SUITE 215
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MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker dies By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker died by suicide Jan. 14. Parker was struck by a train at the East Lake Transit Station. MARTA’s official Twitter account tweeted at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 14 about an emergency situation at the station disrupting service. “Jeff cared deeply about MARTA and his leadership gave us a strong foundation from which to carry forward,” the agency said in a statement. Parker worked in transportation for more than 35 years and had served as MARTA’s CEO since 2018. He began his career as an intern with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in 1985. He later served as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Atlanta Business Chronicle recog-
Budget: Continued from Page 1 take care of its employees. The budget also aims to tackle backlogs in the justice system through funding a multi-year backlog reduction program called Project ORCA. The county has pledged a total of $75 million in federal recovery assistance toward the program. Project ORCA includes every department in the justice system, from District Attorney to the Sheriff’s Office, and pledg-
nized Parker in 2020 as one of the most influential Atlantans. The Atlanta chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar also recognized him in 2019 as its Man of the Year for his record of hiring and promoting women in transportation. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials have shared tributes to Parker on social media. “In addition to a remarkable professional career in the public/private sectors, Jeffrey was known for his civic engagement and support for the advancement of his communities,” Kemp said in a tweet. At a special called meeting Jan. 15, the MARTA Board of Directors named Collie Greenwood as interim general manager and CEO. Greenwood has 33 years’ experience in transit operations and joined MARTA as chief of bus operations and urban planning in July 2019. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. es more than 300 additional positions over two years to help reduce existing backlog. The county budget also sets aside $16.4 million in reserve for emergency response which has been earmarked for “unforeseen events associated with the COVID-19 emergency.” This funding will work in tandem with any federal, state or grant money the county receives to address the pandemic. The budget also includes a roughly $6.8 million reserve with earmarked projects that will be discussed and potentially funded before or during a planned midyear review of the budget, commissioners said at the Jan. 19 meeting.
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Learning the business from the very best Everything I know about sales I learned from my dad. For my money, he’s the best salesperson I’ve ever met. Let me tell you why. When I first joined the family business over HANS APPEN a decade ago, I was put Publisher through a bit of an “Aphans@appenmedia.com pen Media boot camp.” The goal was for me to learn as many areas of the business as quickly as I could. I spent time contributing to our circulation department, helping the newsroom get photos for stories and write briefs, and answering phones to help customers and readers. The bulk of my onboarding, however, was spent on the sales floor. Each day I learned how to interface with customers, consult with them on their
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me.” I remember walking away from the meeting a bit speechless. Growing up I’d never really known my dad in a professional setting. I understood the family business and what my parents did for a living, but I’d never interacted with it. I didn’t have an appreciation for why they were good at their jobs and how they’d been so successful all these years. But now I did. I had seen a side of my dad – the publisher, the salesperson, the friend – that I was discovering for the first time as I began my career in the business he built. “People want to do business with people who honor their time, mean what they say, and do what they say they’re going to do,” my dad would tell me. He didn’t make sales calls; he built relationships. He cared. It’s what I aspire to emulate for the rest of my career.
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Maria de Jesus, 86, of Roswell, passed away January 14, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Mary Marler Lindsey, 86, passed away January 13, 2022. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Martha Rollins, 81, of Roswell, passed away January 12, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Jeffrey Simpson, 39, of Roswell, passed away January 12, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Andrew Stickney, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away January 14, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Domingo Tambuatco, Jr., 91, of Roswell, passed away January 18, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Louise Hamby Wilbanks, 86, passed away January 15, 2022. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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