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Roswell passes master plan to preserve Historic District As city operations are dealing with the threat posed by the budding coronavirus pandemic, the Roswell City Council approved the highly anticipated Historic District Master Plan March 9 to help preserve the area. A section addressing public objections to proposed building plans was removed after its wording sparked some debate at the meeting. That section will be reviewed within the next two months Read more, Page 15
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman contacted police Feb. 28 after she realized she had lost $21,500 to a scam. Around 11 a.m., the woman received a phone call at work from someone claiming to represent the Social Security Administration. The caller said her number had been used and linked to criminal activity and that she would need to pay to avoid several federal warrants for her arrest. The woman was instructed to withdraw money and load it into gift cards. She complied and returned several times to purchase more gift cards. Once the caller received all of the money, all communication stopped. While talking to police, the woman froze her bank account and was urged to place a fraud alert with the credit bureaus.
Scammer costs business thousands of dollars ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Representatives from the Dairy Queen on South Main Street contacted police Feb. 29 after they determined they had been the victim of a scam. Earlier that month, the store received a bill in the mail and, a few days later, a call that appeared to be from Georgia Power. The caller said that it was the last
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DUI arrests Jacob Swizdaryk, 26, of Hiawassee Drive, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 27 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI, hit and run, improper lane change and speeding. Melissa Gillmer, 37, of Roswell Creek Lane, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 24 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI. Olivier Jacob Legault, 28, of Beaver Ridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI. Abigael Shea Riley, 22, of Creek Hollow Drive, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 26 on Houze Road in Roswell for DUI. Eric Niba, 36, of Fieldsborn Court, Atlanta, was arrested Feb. 22 on Mayfield Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Leslie Holloway Steiner, 41, of Colony Ridge Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 23 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, diving on a suspended license, headlights required and failure to maintain lane. Matthew Swan, 23, of Carlsbad, Calif, was arrested March 1 on Chattahoochee Circle in Roswell for DUI, open container, hit and run, and failure to maintain lane. Devon Lamar Vance, 28, of Sturbridge Drive, Douglasville, was arrested March 2 on Harbor Landing in day power would be connected to the business if the money was not paid. The owner was instructed to wire more than $2,700 in bitcoin to the caller. She later called Georgia Power to confirm if the money was received and learned she had been scammed.
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DRUG arrests Christopher Hernandez, 27, of Rocky Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 4 on Old Roswell Road in Roswell for DUI–drugs, possession of schedule IV drugs, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of drug related objects and driving while license suspended.
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Alpharetta passes emergency ordinance to streamline services By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council passed an emergency ordinance the morning of March 16 that suspends normal operations and provides the mayor and city executives with authority to act on immediate matters relating to vital services. The action comes as the nation grapples with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which has forced cities, schools and businesses across the country to enact measures to deal with the emergency. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is an extraordinary time in the nation’s history, and as the elected representatives of the people of Alpharetta, it is this council’s duty to make sure that we can
continue to conduct the business of the City of Alpharetta for the people of this community under such unusual circumstances,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said. The Alpharetta ordinance: • Suspends public hearings, or meetings of the City Council, city boards, committees or commissions. • Allows votes required by the City Council to be conducted in absentia by email without a public meeting, advertisement or other formalities required by law. • Provides that four council members voting by email shall constitute a quorum. • Requires that all council votes shall be reported to the public by way of the city’s website within three days of the vote. • Sets a 30-day window for the City Council to reconvene and either extend
or repeal the emergency ordinance. Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said that all emergency services will remain in operation. Besides police and fire, this includes sanitation services, which he said will follow regular pickup schedules. The ordinance is authorized under Section 2.23 of the City Charter. It was passed by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Dan Merkel absent. “I know this is a trying and difficult time for all of us,” Mayor Gilvin said. “Everybody in the state and in this nation is impacted by this COVID virus. We understand that it is as important to continue to protect you as it is to continue to serve you.” Gilvin asked residents to continue
observing recommendations by health officials to avoid crowds and remain secluded if you suspect you may be infected with the COVID-19 virus. To that end, he said, the city is suspending all special events or activities that would include more than 50 people. Public buildings will remain closed to non-employees until at least April 12. The Alpharetta Business Association’s annual Downtown Farmers Market is also postponing its scheduled opening on Saturday, April 4 until further notice. The annual event runs from April through October. “You can always continue to reach out to your elected officials and our staff members by email, by phone as necessary,” Gilvin said. “We want to make sure that the public is being served.”
Fulton closes schools until further notice District officials report third staff member tests positive for virus By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com The school year may have effectively ended for nearly 94,000 students in the Fulton County School System with the decision to shutter schools until further notice due to fears over the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Fulton students join approximately 1.6 million public school students in 174 school districts across Georgia who will remain home for the foreseeable future. Only a handful of the state’s 212 school districts remained open this week. Early Monday, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced cancelation of Georgia Milestones EOGs and EOCs, the Georgia Alternate Assessment/GAA 2.0, and all other required testing. The epicenter of the coronavirus fears in schools began here in the Fulton County School System last week when two South Fulton teachers tested positive for COVID-19. That prompted the immediate shutdown of the district’s 106 schools for two days of deep-cleaning. The day students returned to school, the trajectory of the outbreak changed with Gov. Brian’s Kemp’s “call to action” last Thursday. In a late day press conference, Kemp asked those involved in public education and child care to help slow the spread of COVID-19. “You should consider closing day cares, schools or school districts as early as tomorrow (March 13) for the next two
weeks,” Kemp said. Within an hour of the press conference, the Fulton School Board held an emergency phone meeting where they quickly agreed to close all schools and administrative offices until further notice. “We recognize the hardship this decision places on many families but believe it is in the public’s best interest if it means we can contribute to protecting our students and the community’s health and well-being,” Fulton Supt. Mike Looney said. School officials said the action is being taken to slow the “rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus” which has infected nearly 100 Georgians over the past two weeks. The first death from the virus occurred March 12. Over the weekend, public health officials confirmed a third staff member in a South Fulton school tested positive for coronavirus. The Fulton School Board will meet Thursday to finalize a plan for when students will be back in school. The decision may be complicated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which just recommended all gatherings over 50 people canceled for the next eight weeks. Fulton School officials acknowledged closing schools has significant impact on families – from students who rely on meal plans at the school, to working parents who now face childcare issues – but said it was the right decision to make in the face of a global pandemic. He noted students will be expected to complete online learning assignments assigned by their classroom teachers during the break. Hardest hit may be student athletes,
High school sports activities suspended ► PAGE 18 artists and academics who now face weeks of cancelled events, including college admission tests and theater productions, as well as possible disruptions to planned functions such as proms and graduations. Paula Perque, a science teacher at Northwestern Middle School, said she is proud of the district and its teachers who are pulling together to ensure learning continues. During the closure, Northwestern plans to teach a lesson a day in one subject only, because families with multiple students may need to share computer time. “I teach science, so my day is Thursday, and I must be available for students that day to answer questions,” noted Perque, who has been a teacher for 28 years. “Tackling one subject a day won’t stress out the kids as much and gives the other family members computer time if needed.”
For those arriving in cars, meals will be brought out to the vehicle. For those arriving on foot, officials ask people to not gather in large groups as you wait for meals to be brought out. Meals cannot be consumed on site. Meals are only for children under 18 (or individuals with special needs under age 21). Should other family members require meals, Fulton Schools is partnering with the Atlanta Food Bank and other non-profit partners to supplement those meals. For more information visit www. fultonschools.org.
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Remote Learning Fulton Schools has developed a remote learning plan, aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence, allowing students to continue their classes from home during the district closure. Lessons will be offered both in digital format, as well as non-digital options for students without access to the internet or for curriculum materials not available online. Lessons plans were implemented for the week of March 16–20, and will continue the following weeks if needed. Students and parents will receive information directly from their schools and teachers about their specific remote learning plans. For more information visit www.fultonschools.org.
Meal Distribution Student meal distribution began this week for students impacted by school closures. In North Fulton, children can receive meals from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Mimosa Elementary in Roswell, and Haynes Bridge Road Middle School in Alpharetta.
New cases of COVID-19 Any new cases of staff members testing positive for the coronavirus will be reported by public health agencies. District leaders are asking employees to continue self-reporting to the district’s Human Resources division to allow the district to monitor cases internally.
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Roswell facilities close in wake of coronavirus ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell has joined other cities across the state in closing several of its facilities as a precautionary measure to stem the spread of the coronavirus. All programs, events and activities through the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department have been suspended until Tuesday, March 31. This includes all practices and games. City parks are still open; however, all indoor recreation center facilities are closed. Most Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department facilities are closed until further notice. There are four exceptions: the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell River Landing, Archibald Smith Plantation and Barrington Hall. Some programs and events with the Roswell Cultural Arts Center will still be held as scheduled. Check with event organizers for the latest updates. Several community events have also been canceled with the possibility of some being rescheduled at a later date. Canceled community events include the Roswell Beer Festival, Roswell Motoring Festival and Spring Craft Bazaar. The Roswell Municipal Court was closed March 16 and is expected to resume 30 days after the closing. Affected individuals will be contacted by staff to reschedule court dates. Early voting has been suspended at all sites. Votes cast during the early voting period and absentee ballots will still be counted. Election Day has been rescheduled from March 24 to May 19. All libraries and library programs have been closed until further notice. Digital resources, including
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Alpharetta suspends parks programs, closes senior center ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The City of Alpharetta has announced that it will suspend all parks and recreation programs. The city is also closing the Adult Activity Center at
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Candidates qualify for local, federal races By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA. — Qualifying for several local, state and federal races has ended. By order of the governor, the primary election has been moved back to May 19 to coincide with the state’s Presidential Primary. All ballots already cast in early voting for the original March 24 primary will be counted, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Here is a list of qualified candidates and the offices up for election: U.S. Senate May 19 is the primary date for one of Georgia’s senate seats. Incumbent Sen. David Perdue is uncontested on the Republican side, while several Democratic candidates will compete to challenge him. Another candidate is running as a Libertarian. • David Perdue (R) • Sarah Riggs Amico (D) • Marckeith DeJesus (D) • James Knox (D) • Tricia Carpenter McCracken (D) • Jon Ossoff (D) • Maya Dillard Smith (D) • Teresa Tomlinson (D) • Shane Hazel (Libertarian) For the seat occupied by Sen. Kelly Loeffler, there will be no vote on May 19. Instead, a nonpartisan primary will be held
Nov. 3. All candidates will appear on the same ballot, and if no candidate receives a majority, there will be a runoff between the top two finishers on Jan. 5, 2021. • Doug Collins (R) • Derrick Grayson (R) • Annette Davis Jackson (R) • Wayne Johnson (R) • Kelly Loeffler (R) • Kandiss Taylor (R) • Deborah Jackson (D) • Jamesia James (D) • Tamara Johnson-Shealey (D) • Matt Lieberman (D) • Joy Slade (D) • Ed Tarver (D) • Raphael Warnock (D) • Richard Winfield (D) • Brian Slowinski (Libertarian) • Al Bartell (Independent) • Allen Buckley (Independent) • Michael Greene (Independent) • Valencia Stoval (Independent) • John Fortuin (Green) • Rod Mack (Write-in) U.S. House Several Republicans qualified to challenge Rep. Lucy McBath, including former Rep. Karen Handel. McBath, a Democrat, unseated Handel in 2018. • Mykel Barthelemy (R) • Karen Handel (R) • Blake Harbin (R)
• Joe Profit (R) • Paulette Smith (R) • Lucy McBath (D) State Senate In District 21, incumbent State Sen. Brandon Beach of Alpharetta is facing a Republican primary challenge from Woodstock businessman David Caldwell. The district covers north Alpharetta, all of Milton and much of Cherokee County. No one filed on the Democratic ticket. In District 56, incumbent Republican State Sen. John Albers is running with no opposition in the primary. This fall, he will face Democrat Sarah Beeson, who is also unopposed in the primary. District 56 includes Roswell, southern portions of Alpharetta and Milton, and roughly the area west of Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek. State House In House District 47, incumbent Republican Rep. Jan Jones of Milton is unopposed in the primary. Democrat Anthia Owens Carter also faces no opposition in the primary. District 47 includes all of Milton and portions of north Roswell and west Alpharetta. House District 48, which includes most of Roswell and southern portions of Alpharetta, will have no contested primary. Incumbent Mary Robichaux, a
Democrat, will face a challenge this fall from Republican Betty Price, who lost the seat in 2018. District 49, which includes most of Alpharetta and a sliver of northwest Johns Creek, incumbent Republican State Rep. Chuck Martin is unopposed in the primary. There will be a Democratic primary to determine who he will face this fall. • Jason Hayes (D) • Ken Lawler (D) Fulton County School Board (Non-partisan) In District 1, which covers much of west Roswell, incumbent Katha Stuart is unopposed. Fulton County Commission District 2 Republican incumbent Bob Ellis faces no primary challenge for his district seat, which represents Milton and large portions of Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs. Ellis will square off in November against Democrat Justin Holsomback, who is also unopposed in the May 19 primary. Sheriff • Walter Calloway (D) • Myron Freeman (D) • Theodore Jackson (Incumbent, D) • Pat Labat (D) • Charles Rambo (D) Judge of the Probate Court • Tim Curtin • Kenya Johnson • Diane Weinberg Uncontested Races The following incumbents will run uncontested. • Clerk of the Superior Court: Tina Robinson (D) • Tax Commissioner: Arthur Ferdinand (D) • State Court Judges: Diane Bessen, Jane Morrison, Myra Dixon, John Mather, Susan Edlein, Patsy Porter, Wesley Tailor • Solicitor General: Keith Gammage (D)
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I’m overwhelmed. It just shows how blessed I am to have the support from the customers. TATE CLEMENTS, owner, Nell’s Produce Market
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Community rallies to support Newtown family business By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After permitting problems threw the future of Nell’s Produce Market into question, patrons of the longtime Newtown establishment rallied to their support. Owner Tate Clements said he has had a few sleepless nights over the past week, but he is optimistic that the City of Johns Creek and Nell’s have come to an agreement that will allow him to open for the season on April 1. In 1988, Nell Proctor opened a produce stand off of Mount Vernon Road in Dunwoody. In 1997, her family opened a second location at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Nesbit Ferry Road which is now in Johns Creek. Now in her 80s, Proctor still runs the stand in Dunwoody, and her grandson, Clements, operates the Johns Creek location. “My mom did it for years, and she retired before my grandmother did,” Clements said. “I was able to take over my mom’s half of the business back in 2008, and I’ve been running the Johns Creek location ever since.” For decades, Nell’s Produce has sold fresh fruit and vegetables from April through September. More recently, the business has extended its season, selling pumpkins in October and Christmas trees in December. Because it was founded before Johns Creek was incorporated, Nell’s Produce exists in a grey area called “legally nonconforming.” Properties that were built before the city wrote its codes are grandfathered in, meaning they do not have to comply with the city’s zoning regulations so long as they stay in operation and their site does not expand. However, Nell’s Produce is more
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Located at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Nesbit Ferry Road, Nell’s Produce Market offers fresh fruit and vegetables seasonally. complicated than most legally nonconforming cases, Johns Creek Community Development Director Ben Song said. At issue is a 12-by-24-foot shed that Nell’s Produce added in 2014 to house coolers. The city says it violates code. “Without coolers I’m limited in carrying certain things,” Clements said. “Leafy greens like lettuce, they just melt in the summer heat.” Clements said that at the time, he talked to the planning department about the shed, but never received a formal permit. The city says because of the temporary nature of the business, a permanent structure is not allowed. “The shed is an illegal structure,”
Song said. “It wasn’t permitted. It doesn’t meet setback requirements. It doesn’t meet the zoning ordinance related to building materials.” Further complicating matters is that Nell’s Produce has been operating with a seasonal business license. In Johns Creek, those licenses are for businesses that are open for a few months. Nell’s is open most of the year. Clements said in the first few years after the city incorporated, it was convenient not to have to drive down to Atlanta for permitting. However, as the business grew and the permitting staff changed, the process became a headache.
“I’ve been dreading going to City Hall every year to get the permits,” Clements said. “It’s not consistent from year to year — How long can I be there for? How many permits do I have to apply for?” Even the Community Development director seemed to have trouble untangling the red tape surrounding Nell’s Produce. “Every year they’ve come in, it’s been evolving,” Song said. “So many hands have touched this, in terms of their request for their permits, and it appears that different approvals may have been given.” This year, when Clements went in for his seasonal permit, it seemed like he would not be able to open, even though his season was set to start in a few weeks. He shared the news on Facebook, and his story garnered dozens of shares and comments on Facebook and Next Door. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said he received 20 to 30 emails on the subject, and one Nell’s patron even spoke during public comment at the March 9 City Council meeting. “I’m overwhelmed,” Clements said. “It just shows how blessed I am to have the support from the customers. I just feel so grateful and appreciative of everything they’ve done.” Song stepped in quickly to understand the unique situation and reach an agreement that will allow Nell’s Produce to open for the 2020 season as usual, though the shed will have to be gone by the time its permit expires in December. “I feel very encouraged now,” Clements said. “If we go through with what I think will go through, I think we’ll actually have more stability in the future. Hopefully we’ll have another successful season.”
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Communicating to employees, customers during scary times By KEITH BOWERMASTER Guest columnist Whether it’s a natural disaster, a criminal incident such as a mass shooting or fraud, or even a global panBOWERMASTER demic, every business — no matter the size — will at some point experience an event which could have a substantial impact on its survival. Large companies have crisis plans outlining the steps to be taken to mitigate the impact of an incident, which includes communicating to key audiences. However, many small or midsize companies lack such a plan. To help you mitigate the pitfalls of communication with employees and customers during scary times, now or in the future, here are seven steps to follow. Assemble a team: Whenever you take on a major project or initiative, you always assemble your top team to strategize and execute. The same is true when communicating during a crisis. Bring together a small, influential group of decision makers who touch all aspects of your business to create the strategy and make decisions.
Identify and prioritize: Take a deep look at your business and determine exactly who are all of the audiences who could be impacted by a change in your business. Other than the obvious employees and customers, this could include government and community officials, potential customers, contractors, etc. Then, put them in groups to determine the amount of communication they require and the type of information they should receive. Consistent channels: It’s important your audiences know from where (and who) they will receive updated information. Decide whether an e-newsletter or in-person meetings will work best, but know anything sent via email can (and probably will) be forwarded. Also, establish the cadence of when information will be sent, such as the beginning or end of the day, and stick to that schedule. One voice: Along with consistent channels and timing, there should be one entity or individual, such as Human Resources or the CEO him/herself, who delivers all information during a crisis. Open, honest messaging: Most companies talk openly and honestly with their employees and customers in regards to performance, deliveries, issues, etc. year-round, so the same
should be true during a crisis. Share the facts which are available, being sure to keep personal or proprietary information safeguarded. Be honest, and if you don’t have an answer to a question, it is OK to say “I don’t know.” Monitor and correct: During a crisis, rumors and assumptions are bound to appear. Be sure to monitor social media channels and listen to employees so you can correct misinformation in your next e-newsletter or meeting. If possible, establish a phone number or email address where your audiences can have their questions or concerns answered. Evaluate the hits and misses: Post-crisis assessments are as important as pre-crisis plans. After the fact, review how the communication plan was executed to determine what succeeded and what can be improved. By following these steps, you will keep your employees and customers well informed and confident in you and your business, leading to long-term relationships. Keith Bowermaster, APR, is president of The Modig Group, a public relations and crisis & issues management firm located in Cumming. http://modiggroup.com
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Sue eventually moved to Roswell to be closer to her family, including Abrahamson. And despite her age, Abrahamson said her mother, who they call the “Little Energizer Bunny,” has not slowed down at all. “She’s just got so much energy,” Abrahamson said. “We can barely keep up with her.” Sue still loves to go to the theatre, watch opera and be social. One of her favorite songs is “Mack the Knife.” Sue also likes the “chicken dance,” which she danced with her grandson Sam at his wedding in 1998. “She’s always been known as the life of the party,” Abrahamson said. “Everyone loves her. She’s already loved by everybody at her new home in Roswell. She always had a lot of friends and has a great laugh and wicked sense of humor.” Over the course of her life, Sue has had three children, three stepchildren and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Her family now includes Sara Julsrud and her husband Chris; Nancy Pullen; Debby Laslo and her husband Mike; Ann Abrahamson and her husband Gary; Carole Gehlmann; and Barb Gieske and her husband Chuck.
Wills Park Equestrian Center revitalization boosted by donation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Rolling Hills Saddle Club is an Alpharetta-based nonprofit horse club that recently donated $3,000 to the Wills Parks Equestrian Foundation at Wills Park. The Wills Park Equestrian Foundation is a nonprofit created as a joint partnership with the City of Alpharetta for the revitalization of Wills Park Equestrian Center. Rolling Hills Saddle Club has been hosting horse shows at Wills Park Equestrian Center for over 30 years. With the help of donations from many local businesses, Rolling Hills Saddle Club held a silent auction at their annual banquet to raise the money for donation. Rolling Hills Saddle Club provides a family-friendly horse show alternative for all equine competitors, including children, adults, and riders with special needs in English, Western, Saddle Seat, Hunters, Jumpers, Pole Bending and Barrel Racing disciplines. For the schedule of events and more information, visit rollinghillssc.org.
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Fast and flat along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, this 5K run is an course to qualify for Atlanta’s signature Peachtree Road Race and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water. There is both a 5K and kids’ fun run, followed by awards and a water festival with games, giveaways and face painting. The race begins and ends at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. For more information and to register, visit waterdropdash.com.
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FEATURED: CREATIVE COLLAGE WORKSHOP
What: Perfect for all levels of art experience, this workshop covers collage skills and techniques with a wide range of materials. Taught by collage artist Chery Baird. When: Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: $90 for non-members, $80 for members More info and tickets: johnscreekarts.org
ST. BRENDAN FRYDAY FISH FRY
What: Enjoy a fish fry with dine-in, take-out and drivethrough options available. Adult and children’s menus. When: Every Friday through April 3, 5-8 p.m. Where: St. Brendan the Navigator, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under More info: stbrendansatl.com
A TASTE FOR ART
What: Join for the art show opening reception, with wine tasting, a charcuterie board and silent art auctions. The show will feature original works by local artists. When: Saturday, April 4, 7-9 p.m.; exhibit open through June 13 Where: Arts Center at East Roswell Park, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $10 More info: rfaa.org
DENIM, DIAMONDS AND DICE What: Enjoy a dinner, drinks, music, dancing and games while supporting local veterans. When: Saturday, April 4, 7-11 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $100 More info and tickets: Eventbrite.com, michelleb.sway@att. net or 678-386-6640
FORM AND EXPRESSION: CERAMIC WORKSHOP
What: Johns Creek Arts Center presents a workshop with nationally recognized artists Pavel Amromin and Tammy Marinuzzi.
CALENDAR When: Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: $200 for non-members, $180 for members More info and tickets: johnscreekarts.org
INTRO TO SCRATCHBOARD WORKSHOP
What: Learn the basics of scratchboard from Debra Yaun. Students will learn techniques using a variety of tools, many of which will be provided by the instructor. When: Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: $90 for non-members, $80 for members More info and tickets: johnscreekarts.org
CAMP ALEFBET 2020
What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com
EVENTS: HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL AND PAINT COLLECTION
What: Dispose of hazardous chemicals and paints in a safe way. Registration is required. When: Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
ROSWELL BEER FEST
What: The annual Roswell Beer Festival in historic Roswell returns with more than 400 different types of beer, along with great food and live shows. All proceeds will benefit the Star House Foundation, a charity servicing at-risk youth in North Fulton. When: Saturday, March 21, 2-6 p.m. Where: Historic Roswell Cost: Tickets are $60 and include a tasting glass for sampling. More info and tickets: roswellbeerfestival.com
VEGETABLE GARDENING CLASS
What: Get a jump on summer vegetable gardening. Part of a lecture series by the North Fulton Master Gardeners. When: Tuesday, March 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: nfmg.net
HEALTH AND FITNESS: TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP
What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon. When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon
RUNNING CLUB
What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting. When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: DATE NIGHT FOR PARENTS
What: Parents can drop their kids off at RPC childcare and enjoy some one on one time with their spouse. Includes dinner When: Friday, March 20, 6-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $10 per child, with a maximum of $20 per family More info and registration: roswellpres.org
FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT
What: There will be a hunt for children ages 3 years and under and a separate hunt for ages 4 years and up. Each child is requested to bring two dozen filled eggs for the hunt. Includes pancake breakfast and music. When: Saturday, March 28, 9:30-11 a.m. Where: Roswell Presbyterian
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In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, some community events are being postponed or canceled. Check with event organizers for the most up-to-date information. People ages 60 years and older or those with a longterm health problem have been cautioned to avoid going out, especially into crowded areas, as they are more likely to develop serious complications from the virus. Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and registration: roswellpres.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: YOGA FOR EVERYONE
What: Bring your yoga mat and water for this relaxing, healthful library program. When: Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
ADULT ART PROGRAM: HERB MARKERS
What: Join for another Out of Box Art Studio adult project. The class will be making clay herb markers for gardens. When: Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls. org or 404-613-6762
AP PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM
What: Students will need to schedule a 3-hour block of time to take the practice exam. When: Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
ATLANTA WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUPS
What: Share your work, discuss and network. No reservations required. For adults. When: Monday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
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Roswell passes master plan to preserve Historic District Council members reserved one section that they hope to resolve over the next two months
By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell now has a plan in place to help preserve its historic downtown area. Council members voted unanimously at their March 9 meeting to formally adopt the Historic District Master Plan, but they reserved one section that they hope to resolve over the next two months. The unresolved section would allow applicants to use an alternative design to satisfy certain standards and would allow “anyone who is unsatisfied” with an alternative compliance decision to appeal it within 30 days. The language was not included in the first reading of the plan and did not go before the Historic Preservation Commission before the March 9 vote. The mayor and some council members took issue with the section’s broad language and the fact it hadn’t passed through Historic Preservation Commission review.
“We are starting to change this document that was done and passed by a citizen committee unanimously before it’s even gone into action,” Councilman Matt Judy said. “We’re changing and we’re putting anyone who is unsatisfied — there’s no nexus to who could be upset with, why they’re upset with, they could just not like the people and come and appeal this and set people back 30 days. Why are we changing this before it’s even been in action?” He said if the master plan were enacted without the section, and it did not work, the section could be added. Councilman Mike Palermo said the code would help avoid another Vickers situation, referencing a controversial development on the corner of Woodstock Street and Canton Street that a previous council passed. When some residents, at the time, attempted to appeal the city’s approval, they were denied because they were not considered “interested parties,” Palermo said.
The ability for anyone to appeal an alternative compliance decision would create a safeguard, Palermo said. The idea that the master plan could create another Vickers is ludicrous because Vickers is what spurred the city to create the master plan, Judy said. “That’s why we brought this process forward,” he said. “To do the master plan, to make clear for people that want to protect the Historic District and invest in our Historic District without the cloud of politics being involved. When you can’t trust the HPC that is appointed by this council to do what’s right for the historic preservation of our city, then I think we have a much bigger problem.” Several council members, as well as the mayor, suggested changing the wording in the section to something more specific than “anyone,” to narrow the scope of the appeal process. They proposed “aggrieved” or those within “500 yards” of the property in question. When a consensus could not be reached on proper wording, the council voted to pass the plan without the “alternative design” portion, agreeing to resolve that issue within 60 days.
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Director Al Bocchicchio of the Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs addresses veterans at Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 during the March 5 town hall.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs brought some of its top regional officials to Alpharetta March 5 to hear from their customers: Georgia military veterans. Representatives of veterans’ organizations from throughout the region as well as individual veterans attended to hear what the department is doing to improve services to veterans in the areas of health care and benefits. Attendees asked questions on waittimes at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and community-based clinics around the state, access to military and health
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The Roswell City Council approved the Historic District Master Plan March 9 to help preserve the area’s character. A section on alternative compliance was removed after its wording caused some debate at the meeting and it will be reviewed within the next two months.
records and resolving disputes over service-connected disabilities. Heading up the VA delegation was Al Bocchicchio, director of the Atlanta Regional Office and who is also overseeing the VA Benefits offices throughout the Southeast. He said the department is getting the financial support it needs from Congress and the White House. Bocchicchio said there is still a lot of room for improvement, but that VA primary care wait times are now better than the private sector at a time when VA health care facilities are seeing more veterans than ever. About a dozen VA Benefits staffers were also on hand to assist veterans with issues related to health care or other benefits.
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High school sports activities suspended Area private schools also postpone play By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — All local public high school sports have been placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fulton County Schools announced it would close schools indefinitely March 13 and all practices and games for spring sports teams are cancelled until further notice. Forsyth County made the decision to hold online learning the week of March 16-20 and cancelled all events, including athletics, beginning March 13. On March 12, Georgia High School Association Executive Director Robin
Hines issued a statement the state literary competition scheduled for March 14 and March 21 were postponed, and the organization recommended all its member schools suspend spring sports. The GHSA does not oversee the regular seasons for spring sports, only state tournaments and state meets, so the decision to suspend play remains with individual school districts. Both Fulton County Schools and Forsyth County Schools responded soon after the GHSA statement and Gov. Brian Kemp’s urging school districts to close if they felt it was “prudent.” Local teams’ region opponents will also be out of action with the closure of schools in Cobb, Cherokee, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties. Some local private schools also
closed their doors and suspended sports. Mount Pisgah Christian School was on spring break March 9-13 and has elected to remain closed until March 23 at last word. The move cancelled baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, and track and field competitions slated for this week. On March 13, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School announced it would hold online learning days March 16-27. The school announced as a part of its closure that all extracurricular activities, including sports, were cancelled through March 27. King’s Ridge and Fellowship Christian are also closed for at least the next two weeks, and all sporting events have been cancelled. The cancellation of hundreds of games throughout the state has pre-
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Rains frazzled baseball teams weeks before virus shut things down By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — School closings due to COVID-19 have added to the long list of cancellations and postponements local baseball teams have already endured. Atlanta saw nearly 11 inches of rain in February, more than double the monthly average covering the last 30 years. Already, the area has received about 40 percent of its annual rainfall. While the weather is wreaking havoc on all high school spring sports, baseball has been hit especially hard. Days without rain have been sparse, and soggy fields are not getting enough time to dry out before more rain moves through. Some local programs, including Johns Creek and Cambridge, have seen nearly 30 cancellations or postponements for their freshman, JV and varsity teams in the one month since opening day. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my 25 years of coaching,” Johns Creek head coach Billy Nicholson said. Beside lost playing time, Nicholson said one of the biggest issues the rain has brought is the domino effect cancellations. “We can move things around, but we are seeing now that umpires may not be able to cover another game,” Nicholson said. “If they have to pull umpires off the JV or freshman game, then it creates more dominos to find another date for the freshman or JV team. There are a lot of moving pieces, and it’s a little overwhelming.” The Gladiators also face the challenge of being one of the few programs in the area that does not have an indoor facility to use when the rain is falling. Nicholson said because of the location of the field, the city of Johns Creek and Fulton Country Schools have stipulations on the design of such a facility. “Because of where we are, we can’t just throw up an indoor barn,” he said. Johns Creek has been able to get some practice in at the Grand Slam Sports Center down the road from the school, which has been “very helpful,” according to Nicholson. But the team’s limited time on the field has been frustrating. “We have had to use a lot of games as practices,” Nicholson said. “Something like a bunt coverage, you have to practice in a game situation, but if you mess it up in a game, it counts.” Things have been a bit better for Cambridge, but far from ideal. “We are in a fortunate spot because we’ve played 13 games (as of March 11) to this point, but that’s only because we’ve been able to use facilities that
Some local programs, including Johns Creek and Cambridge, have seen nearly 30 cancellations or postponements for their freshman, JV and varsity teams in the one month since opening day. are able to handle the rain,” Cambridge head coach Evan Tieles said. Cambridge and Johns Creek have been forced to relocate games to the LakePoint Baseball complex in Emerson, which has turf fields. Doing so does incur a cost per game, and umpires still need to be brought on board with the change in location. Cambridge has played several games at the complex, including their opening Region 7-AAAAAA matchup with Centennial, which was called in the fifth inning due to fog. Tieles said the program is fortunate to have indoor facilities, including batting cages and portable pitcher’s mounds. “We’ve also tried to use the football field as much as we can, but it’s difficult because you have soccer, track and field, and lacrosse going on as well,” he said. “Other than that, you just go with what you can. Sometimes we are throwing in the parking lot, we’ll do that, or we will throw in the gravel warning track if we can’t get on the field. And some days we can use the infield but not the outfield. It’s been an eventful spring.” In Roswell, Blessed Trinity is better able to contend with the rain by having a turf field. “Turf is the greatest invention in the history of baseball, to me anyway,” Blessed Trinity head coach Andy Harlin said. The Titans have played in several tournaments, including the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament on LakePoint’s turf fields, and have not seen as many cancellations as their neighbors. They have still had to combat the rain, though. “Having turf here is great for practice, but there have been times when it has been pouring the entire time and we still have to go indoors,” Harlin said. “But all baseball coaches sit down way before the season starts and figure out how you want to install stuff. Whether it’s in a gym, a batting cage or a makeshift field, you get in what you have on that schedule. We’re just trying to control what we can, no matter what else is going on outside.”
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Fish and art … or art and fish? There is news this month from Hacienda Hudson: specifically, Wife of Mine has taken up watercolor painting! This is something that she has wanted to do for a long time, and now she has the opportunity. A growing collection of watercolors now decorates our house, and I’ve got to say that I think she’s pretty good (though I may be a teeny bit biased). So far, she’s painted a number of really neat flowers and landscapes, plus (how to put it) one very intriguing llama. You don’t ordinarily think of llamas as subjects for watercolor artistry. There may be a reason for that. Anyway, one of the subjects on my wife’s to-paint list is a brook trout. I’ve told her that what I want for my birthday (it’s in April, in case you want to know) is one of her paintings, signed and framed so I can hang it near my desk. I can’t think of anything more special
than that. The only sad thing about all that is that she’s not still in elementary, middle, or high school – for if she were, then she could enter that future trout masterpiece in the annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest. Yes, it’s really a thing. The State-Fish Art contest was born in 1997 and was inspired by a fifth grade homework assignment after a student found that there was not a lot of good info on state fish across the United States. This contest was established to help address that deficit, and for more than two decades it’s been educating kids, teachers, and parents about things aquatic and fishy. That sounds like a good plan to me. This contest is aimed at children and youth from kindergarten through 12th grade, with several age categories.
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Some entrants are part of a class which tackled the challenge as part of a project or lesson series, but others are just individual students who enjoy art and like fish, too. In other words, it’s open to every child who wants to give it a go. I hope lots of kids will do just that. The idea is simple: create an original illustration featuring a fish chosen from the official State-Fish List. Each submission has to adhere to some guidelines. It must be horizontally oriented (9 inches high by 12 inches wide), not signed or initialed on the front, and not matted or framed. Entrants in most categories will also need to submit a short essay (one side of one page) on their chosen fish species – and the appropriate entry form. Then it’s all mailed to the address at the top of that form (note that Georgia has its own special entry form). Submission deadline is March 31, and judging will take place in April. One neat thing about all of this is that the fun (and the learning) begins right away, starting with the matter of choosing a fish. From the fish list, for example, you’ll learn that Georgia actually has three state fish: the largemouth bass (freshwater), red drum (saltwater), and the southern Appalachian brook trout (coldwater). And right below the Georgia list you’ll learn that the state fish of Hawaii is the “humuhumunukunukuapua’a”? Did you know that? I didn’t, but I do now. Entries will be evaluated for state fish awards and possibly (depending on the fish species you choose) for other awards in several special award categories. Special awards include the “Invader Crusader” award for art featuring an invasive species, plus the “Guy Harvey
Award” for entries featuring saltwater or anadromous state fish, and a new category this year (the International Fish Migration Award) for art featuring migratory fish and waters they rely on. There’s also the “Smile Award,” which was established to “celebrate the many unique interpretations of fish.” That one sounds like fun. Check the website for details on how to be considered for these many awards. What does it take to do well in this competition? You can gain some insights by checking out the “Judge’s Wisdom & Sample Artwork” section of the website to see what previous judges had to say. One, for example, noted the importance of telling a story with your art. “Think about the fish and think about its environment,” the judge noted., “What is the fish doing in the picture? What message do you want to share… and how do you want [people] to feel when they view it?” Another noted a preference for originality and creativity. “If I can tell that an artist tried to mimic someone else’s work,” this judge said, “it isn’t as strong as an artist who takes a risk by making the work their own.” Yet another commented on being drawn to “works that have a lot of color in them (or detail if they are black and white).” So. Are there some resident kids nearby? Round ‘em up. Then choose some fish, get out those paints or pencils or pastels – and have at it. And if you they do create some fish art, take a photo and send it my way. I’d love to see what they create. For details, complete rules, entry forms and other info on this competition, visit statefishart.org.
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Continued from Page 2 Harbor Landing. The owner had parked his car the evening of March 1 outside of his apartment. The next morning, the man saw that the belongings in his car were strewn about. He conducted an inventory of his belongings and noted that $100 in cash, a pocketknife and some mail were missing.
Thief uses back exit to make off with clothing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a man connected to a Feb. 27 shoplifting incident at the TJ Maxx on North Point
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