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Judge sentences MacKenzie to year in jail, probation By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Former Roswell Police Officer Daniel MacKenzie was immediately handcuffed and taken into custody Feb. 28 after pleading guilty to punching and tasing a handcuffed man in 2018.
Under an agreement with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, MacKenzie will serve 12 months for battery and simple battery, followed by five years on probation for aggravated assault, making a false statement and two counts of violation of oath by a public officer. A “nolle prosequi” was filed for a single charge of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Downtown residents faced flooding in their neighborhood may soon see the city implement plans to address the issue. The Alpharetta City Council discussed the matter in depth at its Feb. 28 meeting, addressing the concerns that residents of Meadow Brook Hills, Milton Glen and Milton Estates have been dogging the city about for years. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard presented some history on the issue, as well as proposed solutions, to the council. City Council members did not vote on any of the proposals, but they told residents they would be working to implement solutions as quickly as possible. Residents have blamed the development of large new homes in the area for disrupting the flow of stormwater, redirecting water into the yards of the older, smaller homes. Drinkard didn’t dismiss the idea that new developments could cause stormwater issues, but he said construction standards that the city placed in recent years should have reduced the new homes’ impact. He said bodies of water change
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Thieves abandon jack after taking auto part ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– A woman notified police Feb. 15 that she saw two people drive off with the catalytic converter from her car parked on Mansell Road. Police said the woman stated she spotted two suspects under her car. Both men fled with the item as they were called out. She said the pair sped off in a white Audi A4. The catalytic converter was cut and that there was a car jack underneath the victim’s vehicle.
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Former Bailey Johnson students reflect on school’s history By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Four former students of Alpharetta’s Bailey Johnson School spoke at a special program Feb. 27 on their educational experiences while also looking forward to the school’s upcoming redevelopment. The Bailey Johnson School opened in 1950 as the Alpharetta Colored School, serving Black students from 1st to 12th grade. Prior to its opening, Fulton County only offered free public education to Black students up to the 7th grade. The former students spoke at a panel hosted by four North Fulton historical societies at St. James United Methodist Church. Karyn Greer, CBS46 anchor and Johns Creek resident, moderated the panel. The Alpharetta Colored School was renamed the Bailey Johnson School in 1953. Its closure in 1967 marked the end of segregated public schools in North Fulton County, and its students went on to integrate into surrounding schools. Willie Mae Strickland Wells went to Milton for high school after the Bailey Johnson School closed. She said she managed to get along well with her white
Flooding: Continued from Page 1 over time with erosion and natural debris. In the short term, Drinkard suggested city officials impose increased construction requirements for smaller developments, such as soil testing and required infiltration measures. For now, these requirements are only in place for developments that would add 5,000 or more square feet of impervious area on lots within the neighborhood. Drinkard suggested lowering that threshold to 1,000 square feet, but he said these requirements could significantly raise the costs for new developments.
classmates, but that she noticed she was usually the only Black student in her class. Leon Beasley moved to a high school in Decatur. He said Bailey Johnson was so much smaller that he often got lost in school after he moved. He said he faced some issues with integration, being picked on or accused of things he didn’t do, but that things got better the longer he was there. Panelists noted the dedication that their teachers at Bailey Johnson had shown them. Many of their teachers commuted daily to Alpharetta from Atlanta despite low pay. All four panelists said that if it were still the 1960s, they would want their children to attend the Bailey Johnson School. The school building and land it sits on are set to be renovated into a 160,000 square foot office complex. About a quarter of the office space will be an “adaptive reuse” of the school building. Alongside will be a new three-story, timber-frame building. The development is spearheaded by Kimball Bridge Venture Partners and Crescent Communities. The Bailey Johnson school was named after George Bailey, an Alpharetta blacksmith who donated land for the Drinkard also said that the neighborhood’s age may contribute to the flooding issues. He said curbs and gutters weren’t installed when the homes were built in the mid-1980s, giving stormwater no clear path into storm drains and inlets. He said the city could implement new curbs and gutters, as well as more piping and stormwater detention, for streets in the affected neighborhoods. These short-term solutions, along with 19 other maintenance and repair projects on the neighborhood’s existing stormwater infrastructure, could likely be implemented within the coming year, he said. Drinkard stressed, however, that the flooding issues would not be simple enough to fix all at once. He noted the watershed the area lies on extends into
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Former students, from left, Willie Mae Strickland Wells, Tommy Brown, Leon Beasley and Sandra Blake Taylor reminisce about their time attending Alpharetta’s Bailey Johnson School in the 1960s. school, and Warren Johnson, a former slave and proponent of Black education. Representatives of Kimball Bridge Venture Partners said their idea was to call the office complex “Garren,” a combination of Bailey and Johnson’s first names. The developers say the complex will bring around 800 permanent new jobs into Alpharetta, and they are in talks with companies who may want to lease the space. Their preference, they said, is to lease the whole complex to one tenant. The panel of former Bailey Johnson students said they were glad the building would be adapted and not torn down, preserving the piece of history
that defined their lives for a time. Developers noted that a sign commemorating the school would be installed on the complex grounds. “It means a lot to me,” former student Tommy Brown said. “That’s the base, the root of my education. I’d love to see it stay there.” The event was co-hosted by the historical societies of Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell. Historical society leaders noted in their presentations that they lacked some context on Black education in North Fulton in the mid20th century and asked any residents who may have historical documents or photos to contact their organizations.
the cities of Roswell and Milton, limiting Alpharetta’s control. He also noted that parts of Foe Killer Creek and its streams and tributaries flow on private property and that the city would need to partner with those residents to work toward a solution. “There are a lot of issues that are coming together and influencing this,” Drinkard said. “Some things that can be controlled, some that cannot.” In the longer term, Drinkard suggested the city could work with Fulton County Schools to improve stormwater management on the Alpharetta Elementary and Innovation Academy campuses, both adjacent to the affected neighborhood. He said the city may also be able to create a local grant program to aid residents in repair-
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Officer: Continued from Page 1 Godoy in 2018. At the time of his arrest, Godoy was accused of attempting to break into several cars in the parking lot of a Roswell apartment complex. While MacKenzie admitted to tasing and punching Godoy in the back seat of his police vehicle, he wrote in the incident report that it was because Godoy had been violently thrashing and attempting to get into the driver’s seat. But in 2021, 11Alive reported that the Roswell Police Department had released a police report to the public that left out any mention of MacKenzie punching the handcuffed man, including six additional pages of officer narrative. Following the incident, the Roswell Police Department conducted an internal investigation and commissioned an audit of its police department by an outside agency. It also placed MacKenzie on administrative leave without pay. All charges against Godoy were dropped after 11Alive alerted his public defender about the missing pages in the police report. A week later, MacKenzie resigned from the department. During his plea hearing on Feb. 28, MacKenzie apologized for his actions, saying that he didn’t deserve any grace for what he did.
“During my detainment of Mr. Godoy, he did not receive the compassion and assistance he was entitled to,” MacKenzie said. “… If he was present today, I’d take this moment to apologize to him in person and to tell him how profoundly sorry I am.” Just days before the incident took place, MacKenzie said he had attended the funeral of former Gwinnett County Police Officer Antwan Toney, who he had helped train before he joined the Roswell Police Department in 2016. Toney was gunned down by a suspect in 2018 while in the line of duty. In addition to not being able to take time off after Toney’s death, MacKenzie said he could not sleep and felt guilty that he wasn’t able to help his friend. He added that as an already introverted, quiet, reserved person, he isolated himself even more after the funeral. MacKenzie said he was “appalled” and “disgusted” by his actions when he saw the bodycam footage of the 2018 incident with Godoy. “I hope law enforcement can recover from another black eye that I placed on this profession,” MacKenzie said. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kelly Ellerbe said she appreciated the former police officer’s acknowledgment for what he referred to as appalling, disgusting behavior and actions. “Those are strong words,” Ellerbe
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Gilly’s in Dunwoody makes the cut for ‘Bar Rescue’ By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Local watering hole and Dunwoody staple since 1977, Gilly’s The Spot will be featured on an upcoming episode of the show “Bar Rescue” on Paramount Network. Gilly’s, located on Dunwoody Park, is best known for its wings and welcoming atmosphere. After securing a spot on “Bar Rescue,” the local favorite got a face lift. “Bar Rescue” features host Jon Taffer who visits bars across the country looking for a makeover. He brings with him contractors and mixologists to renovate and revitalize the businesses. Gilly’s owner Willie Chandler said he had been trying to get on the show for five years when he finally got the call. The bar had landed an interview with producers of the show years prior, Chandler said, but there wasn’t enough drama to earn them a space on the reality show. When the producers gave Chandler a second chance, he was ready. “So, the second time they came, we had a meeting and just made up a whole bunch of stuff,” Chandler said laughing. The crew at Gilly’s is like a family, he said, so any in-fighting or drama on the show was just for the cameras. It worked, and preparation for the show began. Chandler said producers asked for his input on what he would like to see changed in the bar ahead of the renovations, but the ultimate decisions were made by host Jon Taffer. Some relics remain During the 36-hour renovation from
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Dec. 8-10, contractors from the show brought in new furniture, put up wallpaper and light fixtures, wood paneling and a rock backsplash for the bar. They also moved the bar televisions and installed new signage. But the renovations couldn’t cover up Gilly’s colorful history. The Wollen Hole – a fist hole in a wall made during the Falcons’ 2017 Super Bowl loss – remains intact, although it’s now surrounded in plaid. Taffer opted to change the name of
the bar to “The Stadium Club” because he said the rounded front of the building looked like a stadium, Chandler said, but it’s one change that’s not sticking around. “I’m not getting rid of [45] years of history just because the building is curved, so we are going to go back to Gilly’s,” Chandler said. Taffer also left Gilly’s with a new drink menu, including a signature cocktail named for Chandler called the Willie Wild Bloody Mary. The drink uses a new Gilly’s special bloody mary mix and comes with a slider on top.
Members of the “Bar Rescue” crew arrived in Dunwoody Dec. 4, Chandler said. They did some preliminary interviews that weekend before the show really began. “That Monday it was on. Jon Taffer came in yelling, kicking, screaming cursing,” Chandler said. Taffer had two days in the bar talking to the Gilly’s crew before barring staff and starting the renovations, Chandler said. “They kicked us out of here 9:00 Wednesday night and we re-opened
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MARCH 5, 2022 knows you and they remember what you drink.” For Sheffield that’s a Bud Light. He’s a fan of their burgers too. “It’s a fun place to just sit around and chat with the locals, watch sporting events,” Sheffield said. Now in his 50s, Sheffield has been a member of the community about the same amount of time as the bar itself. He graduated from Chamblee High School and still supports their football team to this day. When Chandler took over the bar six and a-half years ago, he made sure to support the Chamblee Bulldogs and the Dunwoody High School Wildcats, Sheffield said. “Willie is such a supporter of the area,” Sheffield said. “He just tries to stay active in the community and has done a really good job since he’s taken over Gilly’s.” Chandler said the Gilly’s episode of “Bar Rescue” is set to premiere on March 20, and the bar will be hosting a watch party to celebrate.
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is conveniently located off Hwy 306 and Hwy 53 close to shopping and dining, GA 400, the North Georgia Outlet Mall and Gainesville. Children will attend Chestatee Elementary, Little Mill Middle and the new state-of-the-art East Forsyth High School. Priced from the $500s to $1 million plus. Contact Angela Szeszko at 678/578.6833 for more information. Kelly Mill Reserve, located in Cumming, started sales in early February of 2022 and sold out in just three short weeks. David Patterson Homes is excited to announce that Fireside Farms in Dawsonville will be coming soon this spring. This new home community is conveniently located just minutes to GA 400, Lake Lanier, as well as shopping and dining. Fireside Farms is priced from the $600s. To join the VIP list, please contact Stefanie Bloom 678/578-6819. David Patterson Homes has been the recipient of 3 professionalism awards for house design by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. For additional information, go to www.DavidPattersonHomes.com. Sales and marketing by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties New Homes Division. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Selling your home in today’s market Brought to you by – Caroline Nalisnick, The Kloster Group at HOME Real Estate When you think about selling your home, you think about when to sell, how to prepare, KLOSTER where and when you will move, and most importantly - how you will sell your home. There are several options when it comes to listing your home with positives and negatives to each. You may choose to use a traditional brokerage, a discount brokerage, or by owner. Your home is often your largest asset so this decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s important to identify what is driving your sale and what you value.
Finances, emotions, and the need for flexibility all come into play. If you have a growing family or you are preparing for retirement, your goals might be vastly different than an investor. The ability to stay after closing for a period of time may be a priority for the Seller that is ready to sell but does not know where they are going yet. With the low inventory levels, we are experiencing, we often find that buyers are willing to give the Seller what they need to make the transaction easy and keep the Seller happy allowing the Buyer the opportunity to secure the home. As a seller, you drive the terms of the contract. Having a professional that understands how to market your home and navigate multiple offers will ultimately help you reach your goals!
Getting your home sold in this market is not the challenge. As an area expert and full-time agent, our goal is to ensure that your sale makes it to the closing table with the smoothest transaction by choosing an offer with the lowest risk to you as a seller, has terms that fit your needs, and nets you the highest profit. Homes that are properly prepped, priced appropriately, and marketed to maximize buyer exposure will consistently sell for higher. According to the National Association of Realtors, homes that have sold with an agent have historically sold for over 20% higher than homes sold by owner. The benefits from full market exposure far exceed the cost of hiring an agent. You’ll find yourself enjoying the sale more by taking the advice of an established Realtor that
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Home checklist for spring Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS, Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Home maintenance is the best thing you can do to maintain your property value and avoid surprises, and spring is the perfect time of year to get your house in shape. When winter departs, it is time to get outside and check for damage and prepare for the hot weather ahead. RAWLINGS
1. Clean Gutters and Downspouts Clean all debris and leaves out of the gutters and downspouts. Reattach the gutters if they are sagging or consider replacing them if they are beyond repair. Notice any holes? Prevent leaks by caulking them. Having your gutters and downspouts cleaned early in the season can also help prevent damage from spring rains. If your downspouts are installed properly, water is diverted away from the house so that no water collects around your foundation.
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2. Check for Signs of Termites Beginning in March and going through June, be on the lookout for termites as they swarm in the spring. If there’s a bunch of winged insects flying out of a hole in the woodwork, that’s probably termites. Call a licensed professional pest control company. You’ll save money and trouble in the long run. 3. Inspect the Roof You don’t need to climb up there yourself! With binoculars and a keen eye, or a smartphone with a telephoto feature, you can probably spot trouble. Look for missing or damaged shingles, damaged metal pipes, signs of leaking or cracking or anything that does not look right. If you notice anything that needs closer inspection or repair, call a professional. 4. Investigate Driveways and Paths Freezing and thawing are rough on concrete, asphalt and other hardscaping materials. Take a walk around your property to look for damage to walkways, paths, and driveways, and schedule repairs as needed. Asphalt can often be patched, but damaged concrete may need to be replaced entirely. 5. Prevent Mosquitoes We’ve become more aware of the potential danger mosquitos can pose to our health in recent years. The best way to prevent mosquitos around your home is simply by getting rid of any standing water. Walk around your property. If you see anything or any area where water stands, fix it, tip it, get rid of it or maintain it regularly. Mosquitoes also love overgrown trees, brush, weeds and tall grass. Keeping lawns tidy helps keep mosquitoes out. Routine home maintenance can save you the headaches of costly repairs that could be avoided. It can also help you prepare and budget for any future repairs or upgrades. If you need assistance selling 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! Compiled and edited by Dana Daniels, Marketing Coordinator
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The 2022 Seller’s Market Know your equity! Brought to you by – Tracey Craft, The Craft Dolan Team, Ansley Real Estate In a new client meeting this morning, I was asked by an out-of-state buyer what our sales season is here in North CRAFT Fulton. “April, May?,” they asked. I had to smile. Our present real- estate buying season started in May of 2020, and it simply hasn’t stopped. It’s been a year of highs. Home sales volume reached a 15-year high. Home prices increased by an astounding 16%-19%. Inflation grew 40%, hitting the highest rate since 1982. Rent rates for single-family homes increased 14%, great news for investors but tough for renters. The only things that were low were inventory and interest rates. But things are changing, which is something to note if you intend to sell soon. New construction is gaining ground, bringing inventory on market, which means competition for you as a seller. And interest rates are increasing, which can affect how much a buyer is willing to spend on your home. What does that mean if you intend to sell this year? Consider it now! Your first step is to know your equity. It has, with certainty, changed over the past year. Ask a trusted Realtor to perform a market analysis on your property. This could help you make the decision to sell sooner rather than later. If you’re selling your primary resi-
dence less than two years after buying it, understand the impact of capital gains tax. All of that equity may not remain in your pocket. If you have lived in your home for two of the last five years, you are exempt on the first $250,000 of profit you make on your sale if you are single, or $500,000 if married filing jointly; profit being the amount you receive at closing minus the amount you paid for the home and the value of certain qualifying improvements you have made. Understanding your equity and the potential for owing capital gains tax is worth mentioning because of the dramatic rise in value we’ve experienced over the past year. Knowing your equity is also helpful when it comes time to deferred maintenance and updating. A well-maintained home with updates and upgrades will sell faster, for a higher premium and with better terms than not. If you have projects to do before you list, and your equity is substantial, you’ll likely feel more comfortable about taking care of that deferred maintenance or making some simple updates to solicit more valuable offers. Before you list, it’s important to know where you are going once your house sells. If you intend to buy or to build, investigate those options and those timelines. If you intend to rent, don’t take availability or affordability for granted. Remember, rents have increased 14% and availability is low. Either way, talk with your Realtor about the option to remain in your home after the closing, you might be surprised how flexible buyers are when they are competing for the winning bid.
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Fulton County to hold poll worker recruitment fair in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — If you’ve thought about becoming a poll worker, here’s your chance. The Fulton County Registration and Elections Department will hold a poll worker recruitment fair March 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alpharetta City Hall community room. Available positions include advance voting poll workers,
Election Day poll workers and other support positions. Early voting worker positions include clerk, compliance officer, poll manager and assistant poll manager. Election Day worker positions include clerk, poll manager, assistant poll manager, line monitor and technician. Other positions include absentee ballot processor, ware-
house personnel and courier. Poll workers must be at least 16 years of age. Applicants must be an employee of or a resident in Fulton County, or be a resident of an adjacent county, to qualify. Poll workers are paid, with rates depending on the worker’s position. Election Day for the general primary is May 24, and early voting begins May
2. The November general election will be Nov. 8, and early voting will begin on Oct. 17. Fulton County residents interested in becoming poll workers can also apply on the county’s website. — Jake Drukman
Come Meet the Author “Cumberland Island: Strong Women, Wild Horses” Author Lecture and Q&A Thursday March 31st at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall Meet author Charles Seabrook and learn the colorful history of one of Georgia’s natural treasures. Free and open to the public. APC Book Club Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy St., Alpharetta GA 30009
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Judy Ray, 80, of Roswell, passed away February 16, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Susan Childress, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away February 19, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Tanya Leigh Pesto-Urquhart, 55, of Alpharetta, passed away February 15, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Richard Secrest, 71, of Roswell, passed away February 20, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Mark Wegener, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away February 18, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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Work from Home for Appen Newspapers of Alpharetta If you are looking for something you can do at home to earn money - on your schedule - we need help bagging newspapers. The requirements of the work is as follows: Once a week, come to our office in Alpharetta and pick up bundles of our newspapers. Take the newspapers home and bag them individually. When you are finished, bring the bagged papers back to our office. We provide the bags, the newspapers, pay for your gas to come pick up the papers and return them, and pay you on a per paper bagged rate. You work on your own schedule within the several day window we give you to do the work. The work equates to roughly $12 per hour but varies according to how fast you bag. The work is performed on an independent contractor basis. If you are interested, please come by our office at 319 North Main Street, Alpharetta, GA during business hours ( 9AM-5PM) Monday-Friday to fill in a short application. Please ask for Heidi. We do not take phone calls or emailed applications. Please wear a mask.
Director of Open Arms Special Needs Ministry Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has an opportunity for a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys working with special needs children, youth, and adults to direct our Open Arms ministry. Responsibilities • Lead the Promise Class (where our special needs community congregates) during Sunday morning services in worship through music, Bible lessons, crafts, and other activities. • Supervise, work with, and coordinate volunteers and staff. • Direct quarterly respite events at the church. • Work alongside the Open Arms committee and Associate Pastor to identify opportunities to sustain and grow this ministry. Hours vary but average six per week, with 3–4 hours every Sunday morning. Compensation is up to $18/hour plus 3 Sundays (weeks) of paid vacation per year. Requirements • Annual Background Check and Child Safety Training • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR training/certification for infants, children, and adults (or complete within 3 months of hire) • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, since you will be working with a vulnerable population. • Degree in Special Education and experience managing staff preferred. • Age 21 years or older. Interested? Send us a letter telling us why, along with your resume: jobs@alpharettapres.com To learn more about Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, please visit us in person or at https://alpharettapres.com/.
Newspaper Delivery Routes Open We have several delivery routes open in the Alpharetta-Roswell / North Fulton area. The work is once a week and requires the following: Reliable transportation, very clean driving record (we do a record check), and professional work ethic. We prefer the ideal person to have experience delivering newspapers but that is not an absolute requirement. The delivery route is to every home in the subdivision - and is NOT subscriber based. The route can be done on your schedule - within our specific 2-3 day window - depending on which paper you deliver. We pay for all your gas, provide bags, and pay you as an independent contractor on a per home delivered basis. Call our office at 770-442-3278 to request an application. The typical route pays approximately $140 plus gas per week and takes about 4-5 hours to deliver.
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