Milton charity bicycle ride to aid children’s hospital

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The City of Roswell announced on April 11 that Richard G. Rinehart will serve as the city’s new chief operating officer to help city elected officials achieve their goals and strategic priorities.

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Rhinehart has a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Miami University in Ohio.

“Richard’s professional experience and training is unmatched,” Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson said. “We’re excited to see how his leadership will help fortify the skills of our great team and create unique opportunities for the professional development of our staff.”

MILTON, Ga. — The beloved annual cycling event, the St. Paddy O’ Pedal, will return to the North Fulton County community for its eighth year in the coming weeks.

The charity bike ride will be held at Milton City Hall starting at 9 a.m. April 23 and will benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in memory of Kiersten Dickson, who died of lung cancer in 2015 at 20 years old.

“Treated by the compassionate doctors and staff at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Kiersten’s parents teamed up with the St. Paddy O’Pedal team to create this event,” officials said. “Funds raised benefit research to help the fight against childhood cancer.”

The event will feature four ride options, including a 20-mile course, a 45-mile course, an 80-mile course and a 100-mile course stretching into Cherokee County.

Ride participants will receive free beer and lunch courtesy of From the Earth Brewery in Roswell, officials said. For more information and ways to donate and register for the event, visit choa.org/donors-and-volunteers/ foundation-events/st-paddy-opedal or contact event organizer Mark Murphy at markcmurphy1958@att.net.

— Alexander Popp