Alpharetta-Roswell Herald - March 2, 2023

NBA star explores life through art and stories

By DELANEY TARR delaney@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Retired NBA All Star Joe Barry Carroll knows events like his Feb. 23 artist talk at Mimosa Hall are set up as lectures, but he hopes his art spurs conversations that run both ways.

The athlete-turned-artist sat down with a small crowd as part of an exhibit of his art in the historic home.

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Alpharetta officials adopt road safety improvement plan

By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a funding request of $199,778 to implement a local roads safety action plan to increase pedestrian and driver safety.

The project, approved at the Feb. 27 council meeting, will be carried out by Alta Planning and Design, and its implementation makes the city eligible for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program.

In a November 2022 budget analysis, Alta Principal Alia Awwad said the action plan is expected to be completed by summer 2023.

The exhibit, “My View from Seven Feet,” will be on display until March 28 for appointment viewings and public events.

At the talk, Carroll reflected on his childhood and 10-year career in the NBA through a series of paintings displayed around Mimosa Hall. He began painting eight years ago as an attempt to have a “deeper understanding of what artists do.”

Carroll said he has always been

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interested in art. When he traveled as a professional athlete, Carroll scheduled time to go to galleries and museums. As he started painting, though, Carroll was drawn to what he created.

Now, the self-taught artists has more than 100 paintings and four published books. When not painting, Carroll is a wealth adviser to

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The council also unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding between the city and Faithful Guardian, a training center for first responders based in Temple.

The partnership includes a 12week advanced emergency medical technician training program conducted by Faithful Guardian for six Alpharetta Fire Department candidates, followed by a 14-week fire school.

The collaboration officially launched March 1, and it ends March 1, 2025.

Councilmembers fielded two

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Retired NBA All Star Joe Barry Carroll shares his paintings, each paired with a story to an intimate crowd at an artist talk on Feb. 23 at Mimosa Hall.

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Diners find vehicles burglarized in lots

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police said vehicles at two Alpharetta restaurants were burglarized by unidentified thieves Feb. 12.

Officers were called to Rena’s Italian Fishery and Grill on South Main Street and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Haynes Bridge Road at about 10 p.m. when three vehicles in the restaurant’s parking lots were found with broken windows after their owners finished dining.

Reports said nearly $9,000 in computer equipment, electronics and clothing were stolen from the vehicles and all of the burglarized vehicles had their windows broken.

From Rena’s, officers were able to view security camera footage which showed the thefts. A suspect could be seen breaking a vehicle window before fleeing the scene in a charcoal Toyota Camry.

Later in the evening, police were told a victim’s laptop had pinged at an address in northeast Atlanta.

At the time of the report, no suspect had been identified in the incident.

Police respond to report of armed threat at store

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police responded to the Walmart on Mansell Road Feb. 18 after a man said someone pulled a firearm on him and fled the scene.

The man told police he parked toward the back of the Walmart to get oil, where there was a white Silverado car with a “tag applied for” paper and no license plate.

The driver of the car approached him and told him to move his truck, and the

man replied “I’m getting oil.”

The man told police the driver went back to his car, got a firearm and chambered a round before saying “I got something for you” and pointing the gun at him. The driver then went back to the truck and drove off.

Video captured by the man’s car camera and the Walmart cameras showed a clear image of the driver, as well as a passenger inside the car. Neither video showed the driver pointing the handgun at the man.

The driver’s car did not have a license, and officers could not track the driver through any purchases at the Walmart. The case remains open.

Credit cards stolen at Avalon restaurant

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A patron of the Barleygarden restaurant at Avalon in Alpharetta had several credit cards stolen from her purse while eating at the restaurant Feb. 10, police said.

Alpharetta police said the woman was dining at about 11:30 a.m. with her purse on the back of her chair and was unaware of the theft until her husband called to tell her that multiple charges had been attempted on her account in the Atlanta area.

The woman said her wallet was still in her purse, but it had clearly been rifled through.

Thieves attempted to make a $15,000 purchase at The Real Real store in Buckhead and an $8,500 purchase at the Apple Store in Lenox Mall. Both transactions were declined, and the woman’s cards were immediately canceled, the report said.

From the Apple Store, police were givena description of the suspect, but at the time of the report, the suspect was not identified.

Police arrest woman for aggravated assault

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police responded to a stabbing call at the Studio

6 Hotel on Old Dogwood Road Feb. 22 after an altercation between two women reportedly led to one suffering a cut to her face.

An officer met with a couple staying at the hotel, a woman and her boyfriend. The girlfriend said she had heard someone knock on the door, and when her boyfriend opened it, a woman tried to force her way in. The boyfriend moved the woman back to her vehicle, but he said she kept arguing.

While the boyfriend went to the front desk, the female visitor headed back to the room where the girlfriend allegedly grabbed a knife and cut her in the face.

The officer tried to speak to the woman who was stabbed and found her sitting in her car with gauze wrapped around her face. She asked to speak to a different officer.

The couple said the woman has been harassing the boyfriend since they started working at McDonald’s together. The boyfriend said she came over to “start trouble.”

The girlfriend was arrested for aggravated assault and the injured woman was taken to North Fulton Hospital for medical treatment.

Catalytic converter stolen from truck at apartment

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are searching for thieves responsible for stealing the catalytic converter from a vehicle at a local apartment complex.

Police reports said officers responded to the apartment complex on Elite Lane after a resident reported that his truck’s catalytic converter had been cut from the vehicle’s exhaust pipe at some point overnight on Feb. 17.

The victim said he parked his truck in the apartment complex’s front lot at about 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 and discovered the theft at 7 a.m. the next morning after the vehicle made a loud noise when it was started. No other damage was reported, the report said.

No suspect has been identified in the theft.

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

City commits $1 million to upgrade East Roswell Park

By DELANEY TARR delaney@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council approved a $1 million expense to replace two turf fields in East Roswell Park at the Feb. 27 meeting.

The two fields, originally made of grass were replaced with 100 percent crumb rubber made of recycled cryogenically frozen tires in 2013. The turf is now past its warranty, and Recreation and Parks officials say it must be replaced.

Recreation and Parks Director Jeffrey Leatherman presented two options to update the crumb rubber, a two-layer system and a three-layer system. The options cost approximately the same amount of money.

The two-layer system consists of a sand layer topped with crumb rubber.

Leatherman recommended the three-layer system, which has sand and crumb rubber layers topped with a thin layer of “cooling technology” that can lower the ground temperature by about 25 degrees.

“I absolutely do see the proposed three layer as an improvement,” City Councilman Mike Palermo said.

Councilwoman Lee Hills said she has used fields with the cooling layer,

and the difference in temperature is “shocking.”

Hills also said the council “beat the bond,” referring to the $107.6 million Recreation and Parks bond Roswell residents approved last November. Resurfacing each of the fields will cost approximately $500,000. One turf replacement is already funded in the 2023 budget. The second field will be funded by an amended budget, which will later be reimbursed with money from the bond.

The field replacements are part of

a long list of updates planned for East Roswell Park. Leatherman said his department plans to overhaul all of the athletic fields, retrofit field lights, update bathroom facilities, rehabilitate golf carts and improve parking.

Leatherman said the city has put in “significant investment” to East Roswell Park before and with the bond.

“I’d like to point out this is East Roswell Park, and near and dear to my heart is getting a lot done and moving things forward over there,” said City Councilman Peter Vanstrom,

who serves as liaison to Economic Development Plans call for having the new turf installed by early June.

The council also held a first reading for an amendment to the city’s code of ethics. The proposed amendment requires councilmembers to recuse themselves from zoning votes when they have received campaign contributions from the business or individual involved in the zoning matter.

The City Council has followed the policy since last year, but the ordinance will incorporate it into law.

Councilmembers said the move helps “clarify a loophole” in the ethics code. The official ethics code states councilmembers should recuse themselves from participating in votes involving a conflict of interest, but it doesn’t list it as a requirement.

“I think this was a great step forward in just really rebuilding trust,” Councilman Palermo said. “It’s really making sure residents of Roswell know that any decision being made, its being made purely on what they see as best for the city and not just benefiting from campaign donors.”

The council unanimously moved the resolution forward to a second reading.

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Roswell Recreation and Parks Department Director Jeffrey Leatherman presents replacement turf field systems at the Feb. 27 City Council meeting.

Roswell Transportation Advisory Commission advances plans for Oxbo Road

By DELANEY TARR delaney@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Transportation Advisory Commission welcomed Lee Hills as its new City Council liaison at a Feb. 21 meeting.

Hills replaces Councilman Mike Palermo.

Commission member Richard Arena asked Hills to “make sure the things we recommend are heard and considered.”

Hills said she looks forward to working with the commission and aims to decrease the length of meetings by doing the “dirty work” and having fruitful conversations outside of the set meetings.

The commission spent the bulk of the meeting discussing traffic calming solutions for Oxbo Road. The proposed solutions come after a month of research and evaluation on the commission’s recommendation.

Commission members Perry Dragon and George Vail gave presentations on the updated calming measures, which included a proposed mini roundabout and “pinch” islands that would narrow the road, as well as three new crosswalks to connect city trails and parks.

Parts of Oxbo Road are closed for construction as part of the city’s ongoing Oxbo Road realignment project, which was

proposed more than a decade ago and has faced a multitude of legal issues and work delays.

Vail said the calming solutions are being proposed because the city is “preparing for a lot of traffic that will likely occur.”

In previous meetings, members of the advisory group advocated for a narrower road, in hopes that the shrunken lanes would deter large trucks and pass-through commuter traffic. In the presentations, Dragon and Vail said a previous proposal to add bike paths is not feasible with the existing road width.

Vail said the bike lanes could be part of long-term transportation master plan

projects, but for a quick and affordable solution the city should look elsewhere. He proposed adding three crosswalks as an easy and cheap approach to traffic calming.

The crosswalks will connect residential areas to some Roswell trails, including Vickery Creek Trail and Oxbo Trail.

“The goal is to slow traffic down, make it more pedestrian-friendly and connect the trails and parks,” Vail said.

Commissioner Jason Yowell spoke against the short-term solutions and said the city should do the “full Monty,” with a focus on components like the bike paths.

“This piecemeal approach is what’s gotten the city in trouble time and time again,” Yowell said.

Roswell Transportation Director Jeff Littlefield said the city should look at transportation issues overall, but “short term is what we’re living with today.”

The commission ultimately voted to advance the traffic calming measures to the City Council for consideration.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, Commissioner Marisa Pereira asked to speak as a resident regarding construction on Grimes Bridge Road. She recused herself from future discussions on the project.

Pereira told Transportation Director Littlefield some Grimes Bridge Road residents wanted him to hold any future presentations on the road as a town hall with public input.

Another resident echoed Pereira’s request.

“I love the idea that (Pereira) mentioned about a town hall meeting as interactive, not just something being presented to us that has feedback and input from citizens,” the resident said.

Littlefield made no commitment as to whether future presentations would be framed as town halls.

Commission Chairman Jason Hudson also announced that a replacement is being sought for member Gloria Libby, who can no longer be on the commission due to family obligations.

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Roswell Transportation Advisory Commission member Marisa Pereira and City Councilwoman Lee Hills listen to proposals from Commissioner Jason Yowell on short-term traffic calming solutions for Oxbo Road at a Feb. 21 meeting.

Alpharetta City Band to honor late founder Don Nahser

By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Band has announced it will dedicate its annual Spring Friends and Family Concert to former program manager and founder Don Nahser, who died in October 2022.

The band will play “Echoes of an Era” at the concert, a piece it commissioned from composer Brant Karrick to celebrate the group’s 30th anniversary, which marked the year of Nahser’s retirement as well.

In addition to the special performance, the band will play “They Solemnly Served,” the Jupiter hymn from “The Planets,” “Up with the White and Gold,” “Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech” and “Forever Holding Close the Memories” in honor of Nahser, who was a Georgia Tech alumnus and veteran.

Nahser established the band in 1989 at the request of the City Council, and he served as program manager until his retirement in 2019. He was also the founder of the North Fulton Community Band.

In his role, Nahser managed the band’s music library, schedule and transportation of equipment. He also

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served as the band’s liaison to the city Recreation and Parks Department.

Alpharetta City Band President Stacy Carter said Nahser never missed a concert or rehearsal, and he was the face of the band.

“He was very proud,” Carter said. “He was very proud of the band. He was very proud of Alpharetta. He was at rehearsals. He baked cookies for us for the breaks, you know, just a kind, kind man.”

Carter said the band will keep the title of future Spring Friends and Family Concerts, but it will add “the Don Nahser Memorial Concert” to the name.

Nahser is survived by his wife Eileen, an original member who now plays the flute, and their three daughters.

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Community turns out for local news event

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Around 50 people attended a “Meet the Press” event hosted by Appen Media at July Moon Bakery Feb. 22. Residents, communication professionals and newsmakers gathered to hear from Appen staff for their first public event of 2023.

Publisher Hans Appen spoke about the Appen Press Club, a membership group that supports the production of local news in Metro Atlanta.

Director of Content & Development

Carl Appen introduced Staff Reporters Alex Popp, Delaney Tarr, Shelby Israel and Amber Perry, as well as Designers Dionna Williams and Jacob Tomberlin.

Reporters walked the audience through stories they’re working on and explained how the newsroom goes about selecting assignments.

At the end of the hour-long event, producers opened the floor for questions from attendees.

The newsroom’s next event is scheduled for late March. Details and registration will be available at appenmedia.com/events.

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Around 50 attendees gather Feb. 22 to hear from the Appen Media newsroom at a ‘Meet the Press’ event downtown Alpharetta.

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Tres Lunas infuses flavor and experience

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — A salient bond among women translates into the everyday operations at Tres Lunas, an infused tequila bar off Crabapple Road.

Many businesses tout a family atmosphere. But at Tres Lunas, the culture is in the hands of owner Debbie Rouillier’s daughters, Alyssa Rouillier, Joye Rouillier and Allie Ihara who authentically create a welcoming, familiar space to those walking in the door. They’re always on-site, steering the ship and ensuring that returning patrons are greeted by name.

Their familial relationships inspired the business name, which translates to three moons and represents the sisters. By the bar and below a Tres Lunas sign, a dark purple clock hangs, and on its face is a silhouette of three women jumping together under a glowing moon.

Allie’s husband, Jake Ihara, is the executive chef at Tres Lunas. A 2003 graduate of California Culinary Academy, Jake takes influence from his home state of California when concocting dishes that consist of a Mexican flavor palate and his Japanese background.

The restaurant boasts a collision of flavor and experience, referring to Jake’s unique plates using locally sourced and fresh ingredients, and the customer service offered at Tres Lunas.

“You get the best of both worlds here,” said Alyssa, second-in-command to Jake in the kitchen. “The experience is something you can’t really find

anywhere else.”

Restaurant veterans

Before opening, Debbie, Alyssa and Joye sat at a high-top table describing the business, sometimes finishing each other’s sentences. When talking

finances, Debbie said acquiring the business was a blessing. Joye, who manages the front of house, stepped in and said the cost of business is priceless.

“This is the price — the love, the passion, family, unity, collaborations,

coming together as one,” Joye said. The restaurant is modern and spacious with tall ceilings. Acrylic pourings cover the walls. A replica of a Volkswagen bus greets visitors entering the patio within eyesight of the bar,

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Tres Lunas owner Debbie Rouillier, daughter Joye Rouillier, granddaughter Aniyah, daughter Alyssa Rouillier, daughter Allie Ihara and Allie’s husband Chef Jake Ihara manage the restaurant, an infused tequila bar off Crabapple Road.

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We’re a vibey restaurant. A place where you can go and be yourself.

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an area lined with large windows and white lights, emitting a beach feel.

“We’re a vibey restaurant,” Alyssa said. “A place where you can go and be yourself.”

The restaurant business was instilled into the sisters at a young age. Their father, who died in 2016, was a chef. Tres Lunas was established in his honor.

Joye had been working in the same building for more than 10 years. While the family took over the business in November 2021, the building has been home to other restaurants. Most recently, the building housed a Mexican restaurant.

Over time, the Tres Lunas menu has transitioned from traditional Mexican to an infused style — honed during the weekend with Chef’s specials.

A new menu is set to be released in April, Alyssa said, the one-year anniversary of the restaurant’s official name change. Tres Lunas also has a brunch selection, offering churro French toast and chilaquiles with vegan and vegetarian options.

In addition to infused food, Allie works behind the bar creating

specialized margaritas, incorporating fresh fruits.

Alyssa’s 14-year-old daughter, Aniyah, also works at Tres Lunas as a hostess, the “little sidekick” to Joye.

She also watches over kids in the restaurant’s play area, whose parents are back at the table. By the entrance, there’s a room that holds a large Connect 4 set and other toys.

“There’s not one person that doesn’t fit the piece to our puzzle,” Joye said, praising the staff. “They all come in on time. They show up with the love and passion that we have.”

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A replica of a Volkswagen bus greets visitors entering the patio within eyesight of Tres Lunas’ bar, an area lined with large windows and white lights.

First-time homebuyers: consider the long game

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Tracey Craft, Realtor, The Craft Dolan Team at Ansley Real Estate | Christie’s International

All of my buyers right now are under 30. Every single one of them. And I love it!

First-time homebuyers are taking advantage of interest rates in the 6%’s, a healthier housing inventory than we’ve seen in years, and low downpayment options offered by lenders.

February kicked off with interest rates in the mid 5%’s, spurring buyer activity. At the end of last week, lenders were reporting 6.2% - 6.8% and talking about the upcoming swing back up to the 7%’s, indicating now is the time to lock in.

Lenders are offering a variety of

programs to keep the home-buying ball rolling. Especially attractive are 3% downpayment options on conventional loans for first-time buyers, and discounts that can lower interest rates by as much as 0.5% when a buyer’s annual income is under the median Atlanta income of $95,000.

And if that 3% downpayment is still a challenge, consider sources such as a family gift. There are guidelines, but simply put those that share a familial relationship can gift funds to a buyer towards a downpayment.

“The downpayment often feels like a barrier to first-time buyers, but there are programs to help promote ownership,” observes Isaac Berry, Southeast Mortgage. “I encourage first-time buyers to play a long game and not be overly concerned with near-term market gyrations, given that over time renting is essentially a contract to make a house payment forever, whereas buying secures

the price of your home forever and allows you to lock in guaranteed payments that create an equity position and ultimately grow personal wealth.”

I could not have said it better. And there is likely not a lender or a Realtor that would disagree.

“For most, a home is your largest nest-egg,” says Geoff Smith, Assurance Mortgage. “Making a mortgage payment each month is like putting money into a savings account. You’re building equity in an asset that will be realized when you sell it later in life, or which you can borrow against in an emergency.”

Steve Beecham, HomeTown Mortgage uses one of my favorite sayings: ‘date the rate, marry the house.’

“Rates may be climbing now, but we expect them to lower next year, so marry the house when you find one you like. We can refinance later,” he says.

Ty Keller at Cross Country Mortgage puts it this way: “Although we’ve seen

an interest rate increase, we’re still at historical lows, while rent increases have been rampant. Talk to a lender about first-time buyer programs and crunch the numbers. You will likely pay less per month to own then to rent.”

Another one of my favorite sayings: ‘if you’re paying rent, you’re paying someone else’s mortgage.’ It’s true! Call me to discuss how you can stop paying someone else’s mortgage and start paying yourself by acquiring an equity position in a home of your dreams. Play the long game.

The Craft Dolan Team is hosting a panel for First Time Home Buyers on May 4th, 5:30 - 7 pm, at their Ansley office, 31 Church St, Alpharetta. Email your RSVP to tracey@ansleyre.com. The event is free, but please register for a food and beverage headcount. Learn more at: https://www. ansleyre.com/site/the-craft-dolan-team/ pages/6283/tastings-teachings

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How to restore your lawn after winter

Brought to you by – Bill Rawlings and Sherri Conrad, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Winter months can be rough on a lawn. Lower temperatures combined with frost, snow and long periods of time lying dormant beneath dead leaves, branches and other yard waste result in hard, packed soil, dehydrated blades and damaged roots. Road salts and chemical deicers destroy plant life and make it difficult for a lawn to recover, even into the spring and summer months.

The good news is that most grass is fairly resilient, and a little nurturing goes a long way! Here are a few ways to get your lawn back to a healthy, appealing bloom:

1. Mitigate snow mold. Characterized by unsightly white, grey or pink patches left behind as snow melts, snow mold is caused by a fungus that spreads once temperatures get to between 32º and 45ºF. The best way to prevent it is to encourage proper drainage and gently rake the grass to loosen and dry overly damp areas.

2. Rake excess thatch.

“Thatch” refers to roots, leaves and plant material along the soil surface that develops when debris is produced faster than it breaks down. Water gets trapped in this layer of organic matter, making your lawn more susceptible to shallow root systems, fungi and pests. Raking excessive thatch encourages grass roots to grow deeper and prevents undue moisture.

3. Aerate the soil.

Another way to encourage proper drainage and absorption of nutrients is to break up compacted soil with aeration boots or a manual appliance.

4. Lower the lawn mower blades. Using a lower blade setting on the first mow of the season can help to remove dead grass and stimulate new growth.

5. Fertilize appropriately.

Avoid fertilizing while the grass is dormant—from about six weeks before the first expected snowfall in autumn until it begins to perk up and actively grow in the spring—because this won’t do much besides encourage snow mold and waste money. Use an organic fertilizer, granular if you’re not in a hurry or water-soluble for a lawn that you want to grow quickly.

Giving your lawn a bit of encouragement as the weather warms and spring approaches will pay off in beautiful green groundcover during the summer. If you need assistance staging your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!

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Spring housing market is early!

Brought to you by – Wesley Hansard, Harry Norman Realty

Has the Spring Market already arrived? We are seeing mortgage applications rise at the start of 2023

and more listings hitting the market. New construction homes are on the rise, which all indicates that the Spring Market has come early! We are still in a low inventory situation, which experts believe will still be the case for the

entire year. If you are looking to sell your home, now is the perfect time to list it! I work with great lenders that offer competitive interest rates and a Rate Buy Down program to help with the high interest rates. As the saying

goes, “Marry the home and date the rate”, Buyers can always refinance after the rates come down. I would be happy to talk to you about Buying or Selling a home, and let you know the best avenue to take.

Location, location, location

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Allison Kloster, Associate Broker, Home Real Estate

As everyone knows and we have all heard many times, there are three words in buying real estate. These are location, location, and location. Buyers often assume that means where the house is physically located in the city. While that is certainly true and important in the thinking process of where one should buy, there is so much more to those three words.

I typically tell my clients that we start with where in Atlanta they want to live, then where in that specific community they are hoping to land and then lastly, how the home sits on the lot. Is it sitting below street level, on a steep driveway, or backing to power lines? Those all present their own set of challenges down the road, so we want to ensure that you are aware of them before you purchase the home. There is even more to consider with the word location though.

As a buyer, you should consider where you spend your free time, where you exercise, where you like to shop, where you go to relax, where you worship, where you take your pets and where your friends and family live. We also want you to think about traffic patterns to those places and the times of day that you may be trying to get to where you need to go. Convenience and ease are two large, yet sometimes forgotten, contributing factors to put into the equation of narrowing down your targeted area.

The more you can talk with us, your Realtors, the more we can help you ascertain some of these very important lifestyle location decisions. If you want to go the mountains every weekend, or go to the lake on your down time, then tell us so we can find a great location that will serve your family well for during the week obligations but allow you a quick getaway to your favorite escapes on the weekends.

We also suggest visiting the community multiple times in different ways before committing to that city or town. Instead of going to dinner at your favorite haunt, go to the community you are considering moving to and enjoy something hyper local. Try to dine at

local small business and get to know the people that frequent it. They will tell you more about an area and share the micro details that only they know so well. If dinner isn’t a possibility, go have coffee at a local coffee shop or breakfast at the local pancake shop and ask the servers what they can tell you about the area. While you are waiting for your table, ask another patron for their take on the area as well. You will be pleasantly surprised at how much information you can gather this way. You can also go to the grocery stores and other shopping destinations and make sure the area offerings are to your liking.

Location is the key word in real estate. There is so much to it. Enjoy the journey and take the time to really investigate different locations. You will feel more confident in your final decision on where to purchase.

Investing in your home is one of the hardest and most important decisions you will make for your family. You don’t have to do it alone! Call or email Allison at 404-784-5287 or email allison@homegeorgia.com and get a response within 24 hours.

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Why now is a good time to buy a new home

Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division

Metro Atlanta, like other major cities across the southeast saw unprecedented real estate growth over the past couple of years and while home prices have leveled off, mortgage rates have increased, leaving some buyers reluctant to move forward with a home purchase. So, what does this mean for someone who is considering a new home?

Lori Lane, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division gives some insight.

“My team and I work with some of the most respected builders all across the Atlanta Metro area,” said Lori Lane, “I am often asked if it is still a good time to buy a new home or should I wait? My question is what are you waiting for?”

First, it’s important to understand what is happening in today’s housing market. The inventory level of homes in Atlanta is still at a record low with

a deficit of 63,000 homes according to MarketNsights, John Hunt, and total inventory is now at the lowest level in seven months. A main reason the predicted collapse in home prices did not materialize. This is reinforced by Lawrence Yun, chief economist, and senior VP of research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) who said, “even with a projected reduction in home sales this year, prices are expected to remain stable in the vast majority of markets due to extremely limited supply. Mortgage rates have trended down, and the new normal is 5.5% - 6.5%. So…for someone waiting for a 3% or 4% mortgage rate, it’s not going to happen.”

So, what does this mean for someone contemplating buying a new home? Today’s buyers need to realize that prices are not going to drastically drop. If you are sitting on the sidelines anticipating lower prices you may end up disappointed. In fact, home prices will continue to increase over time. According to NAR, historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value

with median single-family existinghome sale prices increasing on average 5.2 percent each year since 1972.

The next question is usually about waiting for interest rates to change. Atlanta continues to be one of the most desirable places to live in the country, According to economists at NAR, the metro Atlanta area is the best possible place to buy a house in 2023 based on a variety of factors. Buyers will continue to relocate here and when rates drop, more buyers will jump back into the market. With so little inventory that could put us back to multiple offer scenarios which will drive home prices up. Instead of being outbid for the home you want, go get the home you want now and refinance later when rates decrease.

I, of course, recommend new construction for several reasons. Many home builders are currently offering incentives including interest rate buy downs, 30-year fixed interest rates as low as 4.99%, which can reduce your monthly house payment by hundreds if not thousands of

dollars. In addition, some will pay towards closing costs, so you need less cash up front. Some builders offer move-in appliance packages as an incentive to help reduce the cost of big purchases. New construction gives you updated features, brand new appliances, a new roof, a builder’s warranty along with vendor warranties. A new home is often more energy efficient bringing costs down even more. So before more people jump back into the market and you have even fewer homes to choose from, remember Builders have some inventory out there and homesites you can build your dream home on. To sum it all up, the best deal you are going to get on your new home may be right now.

For information on Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division, our awardwinning builder clients and new home communities, or to contact one of our on-site sale specialists, visit BHHSgaNewHomes.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

What is the Power of Attorney?

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One of the most important legal documents in an estate plan is the Power of Attorneybut it’s also the legal documents most widely used to abuse the elderly. So, what is the Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone the ability to make decisions on another person’s behalf, and it is an ability that only becomes active if the person granting the power, also known as the Grantor, is declared legally incompetent.

A General Power of Attorney does not give legal authority to someone else if you are incompetent. You have to have the right Power of Attorney to help you if you are incompetent.

There are different types of Power of Attorney. A Financial Power of Attorney allows a person, usually called the Agent, to make financial decisions for the Grantor. Depending on how the document is drafted, the Agent can do anything from filing taxes for the Grantor to selling his or her property. A Medical Power of Attorney, on the other hand, would allow the Agent to make medical decisions for the Grantor - so that means life support decisions, emergency procedures, and so forth. Someone with a Medical Power of Attorney

may also be called a Health Care Agent.

What is the danger in giving someone a Power of Attorney? Some legal documents these days are offered by online services who generate a generic document to sign for a small fee - without telling you what powers you are granting your Agent. If you trust your Agent, then that’s fine. But abuse of power often occurs when one signs away his or her rights to use and protect one’s assets to a predatory Agent. This predator can be a lawyer, a friend, and sometimes even one’s own family. Thus, when making an estate plan, it’s important to sit down with an attorney who has your best interests in mind, and do your proper research so you know exactly what powers your Agent needs - and what powers they shouldn’t have and to ensure you and your assets are always protected.

Finally, many people try to avoid probate - the costly and lengthy process in which a deceased person’s assets are distributed by the court - by granting their heirs a Power of Attorney. However, what they don’t realize is that the Power of Attorney terminates once the Grantor passes away. The best way to avoid probate is by creating a trust, since not even a will can prevent your assets from having to go through probate. It’s always best to speak with an attorney who specializes in estate planning before making any final decisions, and it’s doubly important that you fully understand what you’re signing, so you don’t signaway your legacy, your rights, or lose your assets.

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Summer Camps

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2023 Summer Camps in Alpharetta

Brought to you by -The City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Summer is just around the corner and it is time to plan and register for summer camp!

Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services offers unique camp experiences to give kids and teens an adventurous summer and the opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests, and create memories that last a lifetime. Various program offerings include athletics, aquatics, enrichment, health & wellness, special-needs, visual arts and more. From Tennis Camp to Coding and Robotics, there’s something fun for everyone!

Resident Registration - Wednesday, March 8 , Open RegistrationWednesday, March 22

Download the 2023 Summer Guide online at bit.ly/ SummerGuide23 or pick up a paper copy at our recreation facilities.

Looking for a summer job? We have openings in all divisions including agriculture, aquatics, performing arts, special-needs... the list goes on and on! Competitive pay. Must be at least 16 yrs. Old. Certification training available.

Alpharetta offers both allday, half-day specialty, and adaptive summer programming camps to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience an unforgettable summer. We aim to make our programs accessible!

Scholarships are available for Alpharetta Residents. Email cthurber@alpharetta.ga.us.

If you are interested in registering

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A sleepaway camp for girls ages 8-17, Camp Juliette Low (CJL) offers one-week, two-week, and mini-session options throughout the summer. Founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1922, the camp has a rich history and a dedicated camper, staff and alumna network.

CJL is focused on teaching campers independence, how to work with others, and a love for the outdoors. Traditional camp activities, including everything from campfires, singing and hikes to canoeing, crafts and rock climbing, fill each camper’s schedule. At night, campers get to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the northwest Georgia mountains from the safety of their platform tents.

What’s not to “Love”?

half-day options for kids between the ages of 6-14 years old.

The Southeast’s premier tennis academy, Universal Tennis Academy (UTA) is pleased to announce the third year of its popular Summer Tennis Camp at beautiful Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell! These weekly camps, which start the day after Memorial Day and run through July, will once again be headed up by UTA’s Casey McAfee and her amazing staff! We will be offering full and

For more information on our Horseshoe Bend Summer Tennis Camps call the Horseshoe Bend Athletic Center at 770-810-0972 or email tennis@horseshoebendcc.com.

For information on all UTA Programs and Summer Camps at other Atlanta locations please visit our website at www.utatennis.com We look forward to seeing you on the courts at Horseshoe Bend this summer!

A summer camp where happy childhood memories are made

Imagine a home away from home where your child feels secure, welcome and re-assured! That’s Camp Woodmont! Located 2 & ½ hours north of Atlanta, Camp Woodmont is a small, traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6 –15. The camp features horseback riding, high-ropes courses, climbing, sports, dance, drama, crafts, canoeing, archery, swimming, fishing, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, & more by carefully-chosen, dedicated staff!

Founded by Jane and Jim Bennett, formerly of Dunwoody, GA in 1981, Camp Woodmont now has two generations of family management. The camp’s close, family-like atmosphere provides cabin living, smores, creative counselors, new friends, skit nights, character-building experiences & more!

Accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA) for 30+ years. Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers. Staff to camper ratio averages 1:5. And enrollment averages around 85 campers per week.

Camp Woodmont’s program is very wellsuited to first-time campers since activities start at introductory levels and the camp is very conveniently spaced out. And, returning campers enjoy new activities each year!

Come tour the camp at the Open House May 21, 2023 from 2- 5 pm Register now at www.campwoodmont. com! Or call (423) 472-6070.

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professional athletes, author, publisher and philanthropist.

The art itself is vibrant, often composed of red and orange hues. The paintings depict Carroll, his family and community, as well as more abstract concepts. Each piece is paired with a story written by Carroll.

Carroll approaches his art through “words and images.” As a storyteller, he said the stories sometimes relate to his thoughts while he painted a piece and sometimes are simply what he wants to say.

“It’s never intended to instruct someone on what a painting is, its just there as a conversational piece,” Carroll said.

Conversation is key to Carroll’s art. He said he wants the art to encourage a “mutual exchange” between him and the people who view it.

“I spend a lot of time thinking about our shared humanity,” Carroll said. “I don’t think we’re just talking about Joe here; we’re talking about experiences I had that can relate to your life as well.”

Carroll knows his name is on the situations, but he said everyone deals with what he discusses.

Those situations include his

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additional mid-year budget requests at the meeting. The budget ordinance, which had its first reading at the Feb. 20 council meeting, has received two amendments.

Finance Director Tom Harris said the cost of the city’s email encryption software has decreased from $12,000 to $4,800 for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Harris said the funding request from the Community AG Program has also decreased to $21,828.

Councilmembers voted 5-0 to adopt the second reading of the budget adjustment ordinance.

In-house elections

At its Jan. 23 meeting, the City Council passed a resolution that will allow the city to select a superintendent to manage municipal elections in-house, rather than pay Fulton County to conduct elections.

However, City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom said there are as yet no estimates on how much it would cost Alpharetta to run this year’s election.

Lagerbloom said he had received

childhood in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with a painting called “Wagon,” which depicts himself as a child with a bright red wagon.

Carroll recalled the words his mom said to him that day, after he got in trouble for misbehaving.

“My responsibility is to prepare you for most of what the world is about to hand you,” his mother said. “None of that preparation includes allowing you to take shortcuts and be slick.”

an estimate of $7.66 per registered voter, which puts the city’s estimated cost at $379,408 for an election run by Fulton County. The last time Alpharetta had an election, he said, the cost was $146,700, a cost of $2.96 per registered voter.

He said city staff is still working on analyses to determine the cost for the city to run its own election, and councilmembers have until March 31 to inform the county of their decision.

Lagerbloom said he believes the cost per ballot if Alpharetta runs its own election would be cheaper than $7.66, but more than $2.96.

Alpha Loop, Town Green changes Councilmembers also heard a presentation on potential updates to the Alpha Loop Downtown Link Plan, which Starr Whitehouse consultant Jacob Lange said would focus on improving loop intersections at Old Milton Parkway, Kingry Lane, Roswell Street and Devore and Haynes Bridge roads.

The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Department conducted a survey following the council’s January planning retreat to poll downtown businesses on events held on the Town Green.

The survey revealed most businesses support special events

Carroll said the words stuck with him.

Another painting depicts a time while playing professional basketball, when he traveled to meet with Palestinian and Israeli children and “bring them together under basketball.”

While Carroll said he knew the sport alone would not solve deeply embedded historical issues, “for a moment we all gathered together” for a traditional meal.

“This is about our shared humanity,” Carroll said.

Carroll carried the concept of shared humanity beyond the canvas. The proceeds from his books and artist speaking fees all go to nonprofits like the ACLU and the Georgia Innocence Project, dedicated to exonerating innocent people in prison.

“It adds a fun element to it, that I’m doing good work and perhaps helping people,” Carroll said.

Carroll joined the calendar for Roswell Roots, the city’s monthlong celebration of Black History Month after his friend Mike Harris told him about the event.

Harris was previously the president of the Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the hall and promoting its use. The organization invited Carroll to be the first artist on display in the historic home.

“I’m glad they invited me, but I honestly may have invited myself and they just said yes,” Carroll said with a chuckle.

Carroll said it’s good to “get out and see people” because he works from home, and he was glad to do it for Roswell Roots.

“When you read what each person is doing, poetry or music or performance, it’s all such a rich experience,” Carroll said.

SHELBY ISRAEL/APPEN MEDIA

Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris presents two mid-year budget adjustments to the City Council at its Feb. 27 meeting. Councilmembers unanimously approved the adjustments, which call for a decrease in spending.

at the site. Councilman John Hipes, however, expressed concerns about the city’s ability to regulate the content on large-screen televisions shown in the park, which requires a permit in public areas, if too much access is given.

Councilman Donald Mitchell said

he was concerned that too much regulation could negatively affect the appeal of downtown.

Councilmembers agreed to allow the permitting process as it stands, but they will consider further revisions and discussions on public right-of-way at later meetings.

DELANEY TARR / APPEN MEDIA Guests peruse Joe Barry Carroll’s art exhibit, “My View From Seven Feet,” at his artist talk on Feb. 23 at Mimosa Hall. The paintings explore Carroll’s life and career as a professional athlete.

PRESERVING THE PAST

WW II hero celebrates 100 years, Part 2

In a prior column we met Jack Buckner, a local young man who joined the Army Air Corps soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. On February 3, 2023, he celebrated his 100th birthday and received a special Proclamation from the City of Milton. His story continues.

BOB MEYERS

After undergoing rigorous training on the B-17 heavy bomber, Jack was sent to North Africa where he and his crew of ten eventually flew 50 missions against German installations thus hastening the defeat of Rommel’s desert army.

We now continue Jack’s story.

In the early days of the war, the German Luftwaffe’s Messerschmitt 109 was arguably the best fighter plane in the world. It was faster, better armed and could dive faster than the British Spitfires and American P-38s and P40s which U.S. bombers counted on for protection.

Bomber crews never knew in advance whether they would have fighter support on missions nor whether the Messerschmitts would suddenly appear and attack the bombers. The B-17 had many advantages, among which was its ability to withstand shrapnel and bullet hits. They were also heavily armed with 13 Browning M-2 50-caliber machine guns, probably the best machine gun ever made. The Warrior was hit numerous times, but always returned home. The crew consisted of pilot, copilot, navigator, bombardier, engineer, radio operator, ball turret operator, two waist gunners and tail gunner. The entire crew, with one exception, survived the war. The exception was a crew member who was killed while flying on a mission in another plane.

To defend themselves from the German fighters, B-17s flew in various formations. The planes were close together, but not so close that they might collide. This gave the skilled German pilots the ability to fly right into the formations. “Sometimes,” says Jack, “we could see their faces.” Jack was usually the lead bombardier which means he sat in the glass enclosed nose cone of the first bomber in a formation and was thus the most exposed to oncoming enemy fighters. A formation might have as many as 36 bombers.

Here are two entries from Jack’s

dairy.

“April 17, 1943 --’Flack Alley’ We really blew up Palermo today but BOY what flack. The sky was black with it. We were hit four times which made seventeen holes. A few fighters but nothing to worry about. We didn’t lose any planes.

“May 14, 1943—A long day today. Civitavecchia, Italy – 50 miles north of Rome. The harbor was sure full of ships. We got 12 large ones, an ammo plant and a fuel dump. No one hurt.” Note: Today Civitavecchia is a cruise ship port.

While desert summers were hot, winters were very cold where the crew was based in Algeria. Crew members often had sore throats and the flu. As spring arrived malaria, dysentery and other diseases were a problem. Jack says that dysentery kept more crews on the ground than all other causes.

In August 1943 the crew moved to Oudna Airfield, about 9 miles south of Tunis, Tunisia. It was used in 1943 as a B-17 bomber base. The abandoned airfield is covered today with agricultural crops.

Jack continued his missions over

Italy until he completed his 50th mission on October 1, 1943. On one occasion Jack flew seven missions in six days which was exhausting. He recalls one mission when he looked out the window and saw about 75 German fighters. He knew it was going to be a rough day. On another mission, Jack was leaning over the bomb sight when a small piece of flack (shrapnel from an anti-aircraft burst) came in one side of the plane and exited out the other side, exactly where his head was before bending over to look into the bombsight. He knew the Lord was with him that day.

Jack was awarded the Air Medal ten times with the Oak Leaf Cluster. The Air Medal is awarded for “meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.”

Jack arrived home on Christmas Day 1943. There to greet him were his parents and Florence Cashner the woman he would marry. The couple went to Midland Texas where Jack checked in as an instructor. He married Florence while there. They went to Roswell, New Mexico where B-17 pilots were trained on bombing runs, then

on to Victorville, California until the war was over. Jack mustered out of the service in November 1945 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Back in civilian life Jack used the GI Bill to attend GA Tech, then worked as a sales engineer for 24 years with Armco Drainage and Metal Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Armco Steel Corporation. At age 50 he started his own construction company Abuck Inc. Today Abuck Building Systems is owned by son Terry with its main office in Alpharetta. Jack and Florence have raised three children, Terry, Jimmy and Paula and have 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

To celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday, his family and neighbors threw a surprise party on February 3. The Mayor of Milton, Peyton Jamison and his wife Megan attended, and his honor read an official proclamation from the city marking Jack’s 100th birthday.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.

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PHOTOS BY LARA WALTON/PROVIDED

Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison, standing alongside his wife, Megan, presents an official proclamation from the city recognizing Feb. 3, 2023, as Jack Buckner Day in Milton in honor of the veteran’s 100th birthday.

Florence and Jack Buckner celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday at a surprise party at their home on February 3, 2023.

BUZZ

An early spring walk in the woods

I like to rise early in the beginning of March, when you can feel in your bones (especially my old bones) that spring is just around the corner. The early morning sky is pink and blue, and the temperature is in the 50s. This is my favorite time of year, the new beginning. Winter is past and everything is fresh again.

And this is the time to begin my search of the spring ephemeral wildflowers. Spring ephemerals are plants that emerge early in spring before the trees put out their leaves and block the sunlight, live for a few short weeks, then die back to the ground to do it all over again the next year.

Usually, the first of these is the Trout Lily, Erythronium americanum, so named because its spotted leaves are reminiscent of a spotted trout. It adapts to variable changes in temperature by closing its flowers’ beautiful, yellow petals at night, thus protecting its ability to produce seeds.

Bloodroot, Sanguinari candensis, is another early emerger. The white flower sometimes appears before the leaves. If you break the stem of the Bloodroot, the inside is red. When I was young, this was growing in the woods of the property

we were living on in Sandy Springs and is the plant that sparked my interest in wildflowers.

A very delicate looking flower, the Rue Anemone, Thalictrum thalictroides, is another early one. Its flowers range from white to pale pink, dancing in the slightest breeze.

When I lived in Atlanta, the Sweet Betsy Trillium, Trillium cuneatum, was the first harbinger of Spring in my garden.

These are just a few of the early wildflowers. If you are interested in learning more about a variety of spring wildflowers, when to observe their peak blooming times, their growth requirements, and places we can visit locally to experience the beauty and enjoyment of wildflowers, please join Carole MacMullan and me for a virtual talk on wildflowers on Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 pm EST. To assure your place in this first class in the Spring 2023 Gardening Lecture Series presented by the North Fulton Master Gardeners, “A Walk in the Woods with Spring Wildflowers - Observing the Beauty of Nature,” please register at https://bit.ly/Spring2023NFMGGardeningLectureSeries. The class will also be available for later viewing on the NFMG YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ northfultonmastergardeners.

Happy Gardening!

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.

This week’s guest Master Gardener “Garden Buzz” columnist is Judy Peacock. Judy grew up in Norcross when it was still a small, rural town and spent many days playing in the fields and woods. Her mother was a wonderful gardener and could grow almost anything from a cutting. She taught Judy to identify

trees and plants. As a child Judy would gather flowers and create small arrangements of violets and daffodils. Judy attended UGA and majored in Art Education. She loved Botany classes and spent a lot of time in the Founders Garden and the university greenhouses. After graduation, she rented a cottage in Sandy Springs in the middle of 40 acres, exploring the creek and woods, identifying wildflowers and started her first herb garden. After working full time for 28 years, Judy retired and become a Master Gardener and now shares her love of plants and the natural world through her volunteer work with the North Fulton Master Gardeners.

JUDY PEACOCK

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