Alive in Roswell returns for 2024
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Up to 8,000 people sprawled along Canton Street for the first Alive in Roswell of the season April 18, many holding brews, surfing dozens of vendor tents and eating at downtown restaurants.
The free street festival, held every third Thursday from April to October, also features live music. Sucker Punch, a ’90s and 2000s cover band, performed on a stage set up in the Roswell Antiques and Interior parking lot — the festival’s second venue, apart from Canton Street.
Before the performance, Mayor Kurt Wilson welcomed visitors alongside councilmembers and city staff.
Alive in Roswell runs from 5 to 9 p.m. The next one will be May 16.
Free regular trolley service connects the free parking at Roswell City Hall and Woodstock Park to the event.
Roswell awards 2 contracts worth millions
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council approved two contracts April 22, each with a $2 million limit in total yearly payments.
One contract adds an economic development arm for the next five years with Seer World, bolstering
services already under the purview of the city’s economic development director and Roswell Inc., an organization that has regularly received about $277,000 a year from the city to pursue business growth and retain commercial operations.
Seer World founder Peter Sorckoff had helped the city land negotiations with United Soccer League as an anchor tenant of a stadium and entertainment district in the city. Sorckoff’s consulting work on the district came under scrutiny after a $250,000 payment to the company was passed last year without going through the city’s bidding process. See
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Truck reported stolen from hotel parking lot
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alabama man reported April 11 someone stole his vehicle from the parking lot at a hotel on Haynes Bridge Road.
The victim reported parking and locking his vehicle, a white pickup truck, around 5:30 p.m. April 10. When he returned around 6:30 a.m. the next morning, he said the vehicle was gone.
Officers reported speaking with hotel employees, who said there was no security footage to confirm the incident.
No suspects have been identified.
Guest reports robbery at Economy Hotel
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police responded to the Economy Hotel on Old Dogwood Road April 14 after a man reported being punched in the face and robbed.
The 46-year-old victim said he had been staying at the hotel for two weeks and was asleep in his room when he heard a knock on the door.
When he opened the door, he said he saw a man and a woman.
The guest said one of the suspects punched him in the face, and the pair entered the room, taking his cell phone and wallet.
The officer said he found the room in disarray, with furniture flipped over and the bed pulled off the wall.
The guest said he did not know either of the suspects who robbed him.
The officer said the victim had a cut underneath his eye, which was beginning to swell, and he was taken to the Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center for a possible concussion.
At the hospital, the officer said the victim’s eye was treated.
The officer notified the Criminal Investigations Division.
Police arrest Atlanta man for alleged office burglary
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a 57-year-old Atlanta man April 12 for allegedly burglarizing an office on Westside Way.
Officers responded to a security alarm call at an engineering firm and found the man exiting the building around 11 p.m.
The suspect reportedly told officers he was part of the office’s cleaning crew, but he did not have keys, an alarm code, an ID or a uniform. He provided police with the name of his boss, but he said he left his phone at home so he could not provide her number.
Officers reported finding two screwdrivers in the man's back pocket. He did not answer when questioned about the tools.
Officers contacted the building manager, who provided the name of a cleaning company other than what the suspect cited, the report states.
The owner of the cleaning company reportedly told officers one of his employees had already secured the engineering firm for the evening, and he said neither the suspect nor the cleaning firm he cited worked for him.
While searching the building, officers reported confirming the suspect had been seen exiting a neighboring dental office rather than the engineering firm, but open drawers were found in both businesses.
Security footage showed the suspect forcing a door open and rummaging through a filing cabinet, the report states.
The suspect was charged with felony forced commercial burglary and possession of tools for the commission of a crime, as well as misdemeanor loitering or prowling.
He is being held at the North Fulton County Jail with no posted bond amount.
Man shot in head during street brawl
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police responded to reports of two groups of men brawling on Roswell Commons Way April 13 and found a man with a gunshot wound to the head.
Officers initially responded around 1:30 a.m. to a report of loud bangs and people fleeing the area.
When police arrived, they saw several men arguing and one male bleeding from the face outside the residence.
After officers separated the men, they determined the injured man had a gunshot wound above his left eye. Additional police and emergency medical services arrived on scene shortly after.
There is no information available about the status of the victim.
An officer said witnesses identified the suspects’ residence and the Criminal Investigations Division took over the investigation and set up a perimeter.
The incident remains under investigation.
Man says female driver brandished handgun
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Forsyth County man reported April 12 a Norcross woman allegedly aimed a handgun at him during a road rage incident on North Point Drive.
The man reported he was driving south in the left lane when the woman swerved into his lane and nearly hit his vehicle.
He said he honked his horn, and the woman “became irate,” threw up her hands and began yelling, the report states.
He reported the woman then pointed a handgun at him through her open window, and he evaded her and called 911.
The man told officers they both stopped in the parking lot of North Point Mall, and he told the woman police were coming. She then allegedly tried to flee, and he followed her until losing sight of her vehicle.
Officers reported finding and speaking with the woman, who said she was trying to change lanes, but the man attempted to cut her off. The woman told officers she saw the man reach for what she believed to be a weapon, so she drew her handgun to show she was armed.
She confirmed they stopped in the mall parking lot, and he followed her when she tried to flee, the report states.
Because of the conflicting stories and there being no witnesses, neither person was arrested.
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Roswell celebrates upgrades to historic Town Square Park
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell officials gathered at the historic Town Square Park on Atlanta Street April 16 to celebrate renovations to the area in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The $582,230 project, paid with one-time capital funding approved in fiscal year 2023, features a variety of hardscape repairs and enhancements to the park, which was built in 1839 as part of the original town design.
Over the years, the park has become a popular community gathering spot and site of a variety of events and festivals.
“This is another transformative addition to our beloved City of Roswell,” said Steven Malone, director of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs. “This park not only provides continued opportunities for our community to enjoy our city’s lush green spaces, but also serves as a testament to our rich historical heritage.”
The work includes repaired and regrouted brick pavers, the removal of an unsafe stairway that connected to Ga. 9 and the addition of a new fence section.
The fountain also received a facelift, with a new saltwater pump system, liner, drain and multi-colored LED lighting, and the bandstand was updated with a fresh coat of paint.
More than 20 new light poles with a historical design were installed. The square also received new Victor Stanley furniture, including six benches, six sets of tables and chairs, and five combination trash and recycling receptacles.
Greenspace throughout the park features new sod and landscaping.
During the event, Mayor Kurt Wilson, as well as City Councilmembers Lee Hills, Will Morthland, Christine Hall and Sarah Beeson, shared their excitement about the renovations.
“I think everyone here, whether you've been in Roswell for five months or 50 years, you probably have some sort of significant memory from this park,” Beeson told the small crowd. “But, the improvements that were made today allow us to continue to build those memories, to build community and to give us a better sense of place.”
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Johns Creek coach honored by Special Olympics Georgia
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Leah Douglass said becoming a coach to athletes with special needs was a life changer.
Douglass heads flag football, soccer and basketball for Special K’s, a Johns Creek-based nonprofit and one of some 200 local agencies of Special Olympics Georgia.
Special K’s gives athletes aged 8 and older a space to train and compete in a variety of Olympic-type sports. With around 100 athletes, the organization serves North Fulton but also neighboring counties like Forsyth, helping to fill a void.
“It is so rewarding,” Douglass said, whose 18-year-old son Jake is an athlete with Special K’s. “The athletes are just amazing … They inspire me. They are inspirational.”
The work earned Douglass Special Olympics Georgia Coach of the Year in January, the third time a coach with Special K’s has had the honor.
“I was so humbled and honored because there’s so many great people out there — the [unified] partners and coaches and athletes and parents,” Douglass said. “To be recognized amongst that group is even that much more special.”
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Leah Douglass, head coach of the Johns Creek-based nonprofit Special K’s, accepts the Special Olympics Georgia Coach of the Year award in January at the Cobb County Civic Center during the opening ceremony of Special Olympics Georgia’s Winter Games.
sport alongside athletes with special needs, providing an inclusive experience. Douglass’ flag football team is unified, and she is a unified partner herself, keeping pace with an athlete at the Peachtree Road Race every year.
“It makes it that much more meaningful,” Douglass said. She has competed in the Atlanta 10K since 1984.
Douglass joined Special K’s in 2019 at the request of her lifelong best friend and flag football co-coach Helen Villar, whose
family had just begun volunteering with the nonprofit earlier that year after meeting with Special K’s coordinator Chris Bray.
“The positivity and energy [Douglass] brings is infectious,” said Bray, who was recognized for his work with Special K’s at the Johns Creek City Council meeting March 4. He has been involved for more than 20 years. “It’s something that really does rub off on the athletes.”
Villar, who wrote Douglass’ nomination letter, said she has a knack for making the athletes feel good, heard and respected.
“They seek her out, just to get the fist pump or the high-five,” Villar said.
daughter Lilah grow through Special K’s, learning sportsmanship and collaboration. But, as a co-coach with Douglass, Smith said he has witnessed the evolution in skills of all the flag football team members.
Smith said Douglass ensures the experience is enjoyable for the athletes, giving them what they need to succeed.
“From my perspective, as a parentturned-co-coach with [Douglass], she just always goes above and beyond,” Smith said.
Smith’s son Tyler is a unified partner on the flag football team, meaning he wakes up early on Saturday mornings to play alongside the athletes at Newtown Park, where Special K’s flag football practice is held. The organization also practices in Alpharetta and Roswell.
Tyler, a junior at Denmark High School, said the role of head coach requires a lot of patience, which Douglass has been able to master on the field.
“I, myself, sometimes don’t have the level of patience that I should, but I have never seen her in a moment as a coach, where she has never had the patience for her athletes or for her partners, even in a stressful situation out there,” Tyler said.
He also noted her open-mindedness to suggestions and the level of commitment to not only Special K’s but to her son Jake, who also attends Denmark High.
Inseparable since elementary school, Villar said she has supported Douglass while navigating life with a son who has
“When Special K’s came along … Jake was 12 or 13, and I think that it’s just really helped his social activity and his ability to interact with people and feel
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In his sophomore year, Tyler formed the first and only unified league at a Forsyth County school, though he hopes the idea will spread. Douglass had been a resource for him starting up the flag football team there.
“I wouldn’t have a unified program at my school without Special K’s,” Tyler said. “I wouldn’t be as excited about it. I wouldn’t be as involved in the Special Olympics in general, and the truth is that all comes back to Leah being the coach in the first place.” GARAGE SALES
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Milton resident honors grandfather through security ship sponsorship
By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Milton resident and business owner Christina Calhoun
Zubowicz is heading to South Carolina April 20 to commission the U.S. Coast Guard’s new national security ship, USCGC Calhoun.
The $468 million ship is the Coast Guard’s 10th Legend class cutter, the branch’s largest series of national security ships.
The ship was named after Zubowicz’s grandfather Charles L. Calhoun, who served as the Coast Guard’s first master chief petty officer from 1969 to 1973. Calhoun established the Coast Guard senior enlisted advisors’ program. He also supported the creation of the Cutterman insignia and the Coast Guard uniform.
Before enlisting in the Coast Guard in 1946, Calhoun served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, when he was honorably discharged as a torpedoman second class. He died Feb. 24, 2002.
“He taught the men and women of the Coast Guard to always keep the lines of communication open with the various levels of command and crew, while embracing admirable qualities of respectfulness to oneself and to others,” Zubowicz said.
Zubowicz will serve as the ship’s ambassador for the remainder of its life, which averages between 50 and 60 years.
She previously participated in the USCGC Calhoun’s keel laying in July 2021 and its christening in June 2022. Zubowicz will now visit
the ship’s homeport in Charleston for the commissioning ceremony, where the crew will take possession of it and receive their orders. The ceremony is scheduled for April 20, Calhoun’s birthday.
Zubowicz said her initials are engraved at the bottom of the ship, and there are coins in a capsule that commemorate her grandfather’s career medals, his birth, his rank as master chief petty officer, her marriage and the births of his grandchildren.
The ship also shares Calhoun’s personal motto, “Never give up,” which will serve as the crew’s rally cry.
“He believed in setting ambitious goals, personal accountability and that we are all innately capable of excelling in our active life of service,” Zubowicz said.
Zubowicz and her husband Vincent own Thrive Medical Spa and Zubowicz Aesthetics in Milton. The couple has lived in the city since March 2022.
Zubowicz also serves as business administrator for Chastain Surgery Center in Sandy Springs. She is an active member of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Milton Business Council, and she has advocated for the the Wills Park Equestrian Center over the last two years.
“My father and my grandfather were all military, and it wasn’t my path,” Zubowicz said. “And this was a great opportunity as a civilian to get to do something and participate for the years to come with the ship, and I jumped at the opportunity when it was offered to me.”
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Milton’s new mid-rise development will offer entertainment destination
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Milton residents have a new option for a family night out, and plans are to offer even more in the future.
The developers of Market District Crabapple are excited to offer surrounding residents the option to avoid the trek to Alpharetta’s Avalon or Roswell’s Canton Street for a night of dining out and perusing retail storefronts.
Located at the roundabout heading north from Broadwell Road to Ga. 372 and Birmingham Highway, Market District Crabapple is gearing up for its debut celebration.
When the band starts in the courtyard at 4 p.m. April 25 for the downtown Crabapple destination’s grand opening, attendees will discover highquality dining options surrounding 3200 Heritage Walk.
Whether stopping in for a premium cut of beef at Aberdeen’s Steakhouse or trying Vietnamese-Cajun fusion at Le Mer Seafood, a delicious meal is easy to find.
A crucial requirement of any live-work mixed-use development is surrounding foot traffic. The owners and developers of Market District Crabapple, Brent Beecham, Eric Richards and Greg Swayne, said their strategic
programming is designed to cater to families and provide options from dawn to dusk.
A priority for the developers is to achieve a complementary mix of tenants. With 100 percent of available space occupied, the lack of prospective tenants is a good problem to have, Swayne said.
“We decided that we don’t want to spend 10 years turning over businesses that can’t make it,” Swayne said.
He also said he believes there needs to be an entertainment angle with the development at some point in the future.
“All the ingredients of what made Canton Street work have been the way we strategically thought about how we want to program,” Swayne said. “Because Starbucks is such a huge anchor, it draws in other people immediately.”
After grabbing a coffee or taking a class at The Yoga Loft, patrons can stop by Community Burger for a grouper sandwich or Milton Dental for an appointment with Joshua Freitag.
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Residents who drive through the new restaurant district and mixeduse development will see the timeless architecture of the 3-story buildings that make up Market District Crabapple.
The Milton Design Review Board ensured the aesthetics of the mid-rises
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Appen Listening Tour visits Forsyth County
CUMMING, Ga. — The newsroom at Appen Media set up shop at Cherry Street Brewing in Vickery Village April 18 to learn more about what’s on the minds of Forsyth County residents.
The event at the buzzing microbrewery and restaurant was the fourth stop on the newsroom’s “Listening Tour,” a sevenmonth series visiting each hub in Appen Media’s coverage areas.
All stops are open to the public and free to attend.
Publisher Hans Appen began the session with a round of trivia about the history of the county. Attendees were surprised to learn that Forsyth County sports the highest income per capita in the state.
Residents said they think the statistic is misleading, with wealth concentrated in the southern portions of the county and many low-income families in need of essentials.
The hour-long event also touched on where residents get their community news and whether neighborhood social media
pages provide reliable information.
One resident said the hyperlocal social network, Nextdoor, often includes comments that are mean-spirited and unreliable, but it’s where she finds out what’s going on.
Managing Editor Pat Fox joined staff reporters Amber Perry and Hayden Sumlin in a discussion about media literacy and the process of finding leads, sources and verified information for stories.
The newsroom discussed its use of the Georgia Open Records act, on-the-ground reporting and a thorough editorial process. Fox included an anecdote about using a trade journal to uncover information about a county-funded project. It was information the county, itself, had not posted online or discussed in public.
Residents also said they wanted to see more arts and entertainment coverage of Metro Atlanta and Forsyth County.
The next stop on the “Listening Tour” is scheduled for May 16 at Six Bridges Brewing on Heritage Walk in Milton.
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corresponded with the Crabapple formbased code, shown by the colored-brick facades with outdoor staircases and balconies.
The idea is to match the design of commercial properties along Crabapple Road and across the state route at Milton City Hall.
Beecham, a developer of Market District Development, said the whole project started when his cousin approached him about the rezoning of Strawberry Fields Farm off Birmingham Highway.
As a sign of the area’s rapid development since, the city constructed Heritage Walk with special-purpose localoption sales tax funds, which runs from Mayfield Road to Crabapple Road in the city’s southwest corner.
The Milton pasture once sported bovines and now offers world-class dishes at Aberdeen’s Steakhouse.
Beecham, a Roswell-native and a fourth-generation member of Metro Atlanta’s construction industry, said he met Swayne more than 25 years ago.
After an email and meeting over coffee in 2019, the two real estate veterans decided to partner and create Market District Development.
Expansions on the horizon
The city’s effort to intentionally design and curate its commercial areas fits with the vision of the Market District Crabapple developers.
With the grand opening for the first phase of Market District Crabapple quickly approaching, Swayne and Beecham said they want to give tenants “time to chew and swallow” before beginning construction again.
The developers plan for two more buildings, creating a total of seven mid-rises along Heritage Walk from Courtland Road to Ga. 372.
A little over half of the 3.85-acre site is developed, with land available and zoned for multi-family residential when the developers decide to move on phase two.
Hyde Brewing, dubbed the development’s most popular venue, combines the menu of communityloved Ceviche Taqueria with beers from the award-winning brewmaster and co-founder of Jekyll Brewing, Josh Rachel.
With their company working on a project on North Main Street in Alpharetta, the developers can point to Woodstock’s Adair Park as an example of a successful mixed-use development with luxury apartments at a downtown gateway.
Construction launched in 2020, and the vision for Market District Crabapple survived the COVID-19 pandemic.
Along with co-owners Mikka Orrick and Thiago Depaula, Rachel said the first six weeks in business at the customized brewpub has been busy.
Offering a family-friendly environment with quesadillas for kids and margaritas for moms, a two-hour wait at Hyde Brewing for live music is not uncommon.
Alternative streams of revenue, like catering and pre-ordering, became common during the pandemic and provided prospective tenants with a reason for optimism.
Bemir Mehmedbasic, owner and operator of Aberdeen’s Steakhouse, emphasizes customer experience and delivery of the highest quality food and wine through a Michelin star chef.
After commending his nontraditional landlords for their vision, Mehmedbasic said his investment bringing top-tier steaks to Milton “is the way it should be done.”
Rachel said brewing craft beers comes with pressure, but he expects a batch ready in the next couple of weeks. Meanwhile, patrons can enjoy Ceviche’s Favorites and Hyde Cocktails on the expansive menu.
If you want to hear more about the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde brewing, come out for a chat with Rachel at the development’s grand opening April 25.
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From left, Greg Swayne and Brent Beecham, owners and developers of Market District Crabapple, stand with Hyde Brewing co-owner Josh Rachel in front of his beer fermenters and brite tanks. Rachel said he plans to have his brewed-on-site beers ready April 25 for the development’s grand opening.
I like to say, it’s not your mama’s microfiber.
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Milton resident aims to offer luxury to Metro Atlanta sleepers
By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Milton resident Karen Levine aims to provide a luxurious night’s sleep while giving back to local schools through her business PeachSkinSheets.
Now headquartered in Forsyth County, Levine started PeachSkinSheets in her previous Johns Creek home in 2013 after leaving behind a corporate career.
Before cementing its online presence, the business frequented festivals in Cobb County, Crabapple, Johns Creek and Dunwoody.
With a background in ecommerce and marketing, Levine dedicated the venture to offering a luxury sleeping experience without a lofty price tag.
“Price point was very important because I needed something that would be affordable to people,” Levine said. “I didn’t want people to have to choose between a car payment and a sheet set.”
After settling on a sheet business, Levine said she investigated fabrics from across the world. She narrowed down her options to a performance grade smart fabric, but Levine emphasized her products differ from the cheap, scratchy microfiber that comes to mind.
“I like to say, it’s not your mama’s microfiber,” she said.
She said the sheets are made with a fabric reminiscent of athletic wear, which is known for being moisture-wicking and comfortable.
“And it’s the same concept with sleep,” Levine said. “You spend so many hours
sleeping a day that you want to be on the right fabric.”
Levine said she designed PeachSkinSheets based on what she would want in a bedspread. Her fitted sheets feature a wide elastic band; top and bottom placement labels; and an expansion panel to accommodate larger luxury mattresses.
Because of the moisture wicking fabric, the sheets also dry quickly, and they resist stains.
“I come from that old school where I like my bed to not have any wrinkles,” Levine said. “Nowadays, a lot of the younger generation, they like a more relaxed bed, and maybe wrinkles aren’t so important to them. They want that wrinkly look. But I know for me, I wanted a smooth, wrinklefree look, and so that’s why we have the wrinkle release out of the dryer.”
PeachSkinSheets come in an expanding variety of colors. When Levine founded the business in 2013, she said most sheet companies only offered neutrals.
PeachSkin started with 12 colors, soon doubling to 24 and now expanding its collection to 32 with eight new Caribbean varieties, including tiki turquoise, hot coral, Bahama blue and zesty lemon.
“Colors are really important to us, making sure that there’s something to match almost every decor out there,” Levine said.
PeachSkin also offers oversized comforters, duvet covers and individual pieces like pillowcases and single sheets.
Levine said the business features colors of the month, where four signature sets and duvet covers are discounted. Its April
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Karen Levine is the founder and CEO of Forsyth County-based PeachSkinSheets. Levine started the business in 2013 to provide affordable high-quality sheets and a solution for hot sleepers.
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colors of the month are buttercream, cotton candy pink, lavender mist and brushed silver.
PeachSkinSheets is also launching a Mother’s Day promotion from April 19 to May 13 where customers can buy a robe, sheet, duvet or comforter set and receive a mix and match gift.
But, the business offers more than just comfortable bedding. PeachSkinSheets partners with local school systems to support educational initiatives and teacher appreciation.
Its Partners in Education initiative started with a pilot partnership at Kelly Mill Elementary School in Forsyth County in December 2022, and it has since rolled out nationwide.
PeachSkin offers a $45 discount to partner school families, and the school receives $20 for each set sold.
With the $1,300 raised in the first partnership, Kelly Mill purchased new podcast equipment for its students.
“Those monies help offset some of the classroom expenses,” Levine said. “The teachers, they always have to put so much of their personal income into classroom supplies and extras, and so a lot of times, these donations will help offset some of that.”
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The business donated more than $5,000 to Forsyth County Schools from a holiday initiative in December.
PeachSkinSheets Director of Corporate Partnerships David Bartow said Partners in Education will focus on teacher appreciation in May.
He said partner schools have used the money raised for library books, appreciation dinners and lunches, and equipment.
“Everybody needs sheets,” Bartow said. “And everybody will eventually need sheets, and why not have them buy the best sheets at an affordable price?”
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What are allergies?
Allergies are your body’s reaction to a foreign particle, usually a protein. These proteins can come from pet dander, molds, pollens, or from trees and grasses. If you develop an allergy to a particular protein, your body’s defense system (immune system) reacts to it and the allergic reaction creates allergy symptoms.
What is an allergic reaction?
An allergic reaction is the way your body responds to an allergen, usually a protein.
You may feel itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, sinus or ear fullness, a hoarse voice, a scratchy throat, or
trouble breathing. You may even develop a skin rash.
These symptoms can be treated with over the counter or prescription allergy medication or immunotherapy (allergy shots) can be tailored specifically for you.
What is allergy testing?
To perform allergy testing, small pinpricks or scratches are made in the skin and a very small amount of allergen is placed to test your body’s response. If you react to the allergen, we have identified a trigger that is causing your allergy symptoms.
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Immunotherapy is a treatment used to desensitize your body to the allergy trigger.
In this treatment, the results of your allergy testing are used to create a very personalized formula of medicine that is used to slowly treat your immune system in a way that stops reacting to your allergy trigger. Immunotherapy medicine is given by injection (allergy shots) and is administered twice weekly. The first injection is given in the doctor’s office.
Comprehensive Internal Medicine uses an advanced formulation and instruction that allows you to then give the injections at home. This saves the twice-weekly visits to the doctor’s office. You return to Comprehensive Internal Medicine every 6 weeks to progress the therapy and at the end of one year, allergy testing is repeated. Often, a second year of treatment is advised, following which, most allergies are cured.
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At a recent conference, an outstanding lecture by Dr. Scott Lester of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, provided insight into the question of why tumors exhibit “perineural invasion” – the behavior of tumors wrapping around and travelling along nerves. The answer is another example of how nature and biology never cease to surprise.
In medical school, one of my favorite professors loved to say, “50% of what you are going to learn during these four years will ultimately be proved wrong.” As I sat in my hard wooden chair taking notes on apparently error-ridden knowledge, I hoped that the 50% that was misinformation was at least not the half that mattered.
As it turns out, one of the pieces of misinformation apparently concerned perineural invasion. In medical school, I was taught that some tumors track along nerves because nerves are convenient highways to other parts of the body. This was the “path of least resistance idea.” Professors also posited that some of the vessels and lymphatics running along with the nerve are an additional reason for tumor growth along nerves – essentially the idea that tumors spreading along nerves is really just tumors spreading along the surrounding lymphatics and blood vessels – “business as usual.”
Several recent studies presented by Dr. Lester have provided data that sheds new light on this subject:
In one experiment, scientists placed a nerve next to but well apart from a tumor growing in a petri dish. The tumor extended a strand of cells in the direction of the nerve and grew toward the nerve. This challenges the idea that perineural tumor growth in patients is simply cancer extension along nerves already touching a tumor. Then, the scientists tested proteins found in the nerve and found that the entire nerve did not have to be present in the dish to attract tumor growth. When scientists put a small amount of a nerve protein called GDNF (glial derived neurotrophic factor) in the dish, the tumor grew towards the GDNF. Apparently, proteins in the nerve attract tumor growth. So nerves are not just highways: some tumors seek out nerves by growing towards proteins that nerves produce.
In another experiment, scientists placed pancreatic cancer cells next to the sciatic nerve inside of a live rat. Predictably, the cancer grew and invaded the sciatic nerve. The muscles relying on the sciatic nerve were unable to function which caused partial paralysis. However, when the scientists delivered radiation to the rat’s sciatic nerve
BEFORE implanting the pancreatic cancer, the tumor grew but paralysis did not occur upon tumor implantation against the nerve. Nerves that had received radiation produced less GDNF.
We have long thought of radiation as primarily working by killing cancerous cells because radiation is known to cause breaks in cancer cell DNA resulting in cell death. But these studies led Dr. Lester, a radiation oncologist, to ask if radiation therapy’s effect on healthy tissue is just as important to its success as its effect on cancer cells themselves. Perhaps in some cases, radiation’s effect on growth factors in healthy nerve tissue is critical to preventing cancer recurrence.
As many questions as answers are raised by these studies. Will we one day have medicines that treat perineural tumors by inhibiting neurotrophic factors? For tumors that do not track along nerves but that invade muscle, bone or other tissue, will medicines increasingly target growth factors in these tissues to prevent spread? Already, medicine that targets “vascular endothelial growth factor” is being used to treat certain cancers. Perhaps one day a local injection of a medicine that blocks neurotrophic factors will be used to help treat perineural tumors.
As a Mohs surgeon, I took interest in these studies because many skin cancers track along nerves and because identifying perineural invasion under the microscope is an important part of my job. When I find significant perineural invasion, radiation therapy after surgery is an option I discuss. I hope that I might one day be able to offer a targeted pill or injection as an alternative to radiation.
However, I thought that these studies are of broad general interest because they are an intriguing example of how the obvious or intuitive answer so often is not the correct answer when biology is involved. Tumor growing along nerves is not just a case of taking the path of least resistance. So much of what we assume or are taught does not turn out to be the whole story. Nature is always more complex than we imagine, and new discoveries provide opportunities for medical advancement.
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When you are a Medicare insurance beneficiary, it can limit which doctors and hospitals you are permitted to see under your plan. Let’s dive into the details!
In general, most hospitals and doctors are willing to accept Traditional Medicare.
From my experience, those doctors who do not accept Medicare AT ALL are usually in the Primary Care Physician field and are typically independent doctors. This is a small percentage of doctors, not the majority.
Many doctors that accept Medicare insurance will put a limit or “cap” on the amount of Medicare insurance patients they will see. This is because they want to reserve space for patients with employer coverage, and other coverages which can pay them more for their services. When you encounter a doctor with a Medicare patient “cap”, don’t take it personally, it’s a business decision. I do understand it can be frustrating, especially when they come
highly rated and you can’t use them.
On the other hand, if you are on a Medicare Advantage plan, your access to healthcare depends on the list of contracted doctors and hospitals- called a network. The doctor and hospital network can and will vary per Medicare Advantage carrier and plan. HMO networks are local geographic networks, whereas PPO networks are national networks. This network design should be a consideration when choosing a plan.
Medicare Advantage networks have come a long way over the past decade and are now widely accepted among doctors and hospitals, but your list of providers should be analyzed prior to enrolling into a plan.
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How to build your child’s self-esteem
A child’s self-esteem begins with a positive self-identity, which is critical for building a foundation for confidence, happiness, and emotional well-being. When children have a positive self-identity, they can navigate through life with a sense of purpose and feel like they belong. These children gain confidence and can persevere when facing challenges in school and all areas of their lives. A strong sense of self-identity and self-worth also drives children to confidently pursue their passions without giving into self-doubt, which can hinder personal and academic growth. The mission for parents and mental health professionals is to help nurture and develop a child’s positive self-identity; so they can reach their full potential and lead meaningful and productive lives.
Step 1: Encourage your child to embrace their unique qualities (i.e., race, culture, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, talents, etc.).
Step 2: Celebrate your child’s accomplishments often, using positive affirmations.
Step 3: Teach your child healthy coping skills (i.e., mindfulness, deep breathing, positive self-talk, guided imagery, etc.).
Step 4: Expose your child to various extracurricular activities.
Step 5: Provide your child with a safe and supportive environment.
Step 6: Help your child to develop healthy relationships with their peers and family members by
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Step 7: Teach your children the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting strategy by encouraging them to set specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely goals for themselves.
Step 8: Teach your child to use a strength-based approach to problem-solving.
Step 9: Help your child to recognize their negative thoughts and inner dialogue.
Step 10: Provide your child with positive modeling of self-esteem and expose them to positive mentors.
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Dunwoody Christian School announces move
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Christian School announced a transition April 8 to become an integral part of the First Baptist Atlanta community.
An accredited non-denominational private Christian school, Dunwoody Christian aims to become a leading K-12 covenant Christian private school in Georgia through the resources and support of First Baptist Atlanta.
The transition from Dunwoody Baptist Church on Mount Paran Road to First Baptist Atlanta at 4400 North Peachtree Road will be ready for the upcoming academic year, commencing in August 2024.
When a local newspaper article in 2022 highlighted the church’s aspiration to establish a school on its 50-acre campus, it caught the attention of school leadership.
After several months of discussions between the organizations, it became clear that the visions of First Baptist Atlanta and Dunwoody Christian School aligned for the expansion.
Dunwoody Christian School will conclude its current 2023-2024 school year at its existing location at Dunwoody Baptist Church while First Baptist Atlanta is arranging to welcome the school onto its campus starting in the summer of 2024.
The school’s board of directors will soon transition the reins to First Baptist Atlanta as it welcomes board representation from the church.
The school is also considering a name change to underscore its commitment to providing exceptional Christian education that transcends geographical boundaries.
Kevin Jenkins, head of school at Dunwoody Christian, will continue his leadership of the institution. He said the transition offers students and faculty new possibilities.
“Under the guidance and support of FBA, we will have an opportunity to design
even better educational experiences for our students, continue hiring the best Christian teachers, plan strategically to add a high school and expand our athletic programs in the coming years,” Jenkins said. “I am honored to lead our school into this exciting new era.”
Preparations are underway to provide a seamless transition for students, parents and staff.
Families enjoyed a first look at their new school home when FBA hosted parents and students for a tour and reception in February that included remarks from Jenkins and Senior Pastor Anthony George.
“Just like First Baptist Atlanta, Dunwoody Christian has committed itself to upholding the authority of Holy Scripture and to instilling an uncompromising biblical worldview into the minds and hearts of their students,” George said. “There are not enough words to express my gratitude to God and to the board of DCS for giving FBA the opportunity to steward such a treasure.”
In 2018, Dunwoody Christian first opened its doors to students in grades K-2.
By expanding to new grade levels each year, it outgrew its original home at Dunwoody Community Church and relocated to Dunwoody Baptist Church in 2021.
The school leased space there for the past three years and was able to expand into middle school grades.
A spokesperson for Dunwoody Christian said the Dunwoody Baptist Church family laid the groundwork for the next phase of the school’s journey.
Allen Jackson, senior pastor at Dunwoody Baptist Church, said the move is a great step for the school.
“Dunwoody Christian School has been a blessing to the Dunwoody Baptist Church community,” Jackson said. “We look forward to watching God continue to work through Christian education at DCS.”
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Roswell Purchasing Manager Greg Anderson resigned the day before the Aug. 15 Administration, Finance, Recreation and Parks Committee meeting when the budget amendment for $250,000 in professional services was initially proposed.
According to a July 2023 invoice obtained by Appen Media, Sorckoff was paid more than $43,000 for “development planning and project support” from March to June. Sorckoff also led the past two City Council annual planning retreats.
This time around though, the city issued a request for qualifications in economic development consulting services which called for experience in economic development strategy, redevelopment planning and implementation, publicprivate partnerships and community engagement.
Seer World beat out two other candidates, Michael Baker International and The Research Associates, ranked by a city evaluation committee. At the City Council meeting April 22, Deputy City Administrator Jeff Leatherman said the company came out on top because it is Roswell-based and because it provided the most ideal suite of services and bench access to relevant staff to get the job done.
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City Councilwoman Sarah Beeson said the contract with Seer World was the result of a significant amount of work and that it was strengthened by the competitive restrictions added to the final draft, presented that night.
But, Beeson, who cast the lone dissenting vote, raised some concerns.
Beeson advised adding language to the master services agreement that would prevent a 5-percent markup, which allows the consultant to tack on up to 5 percent of the cost as a profit if they choose to use subconsultants.
She also said several of the the subcontractors that were proposed already have pre-existing negotiated contracts with the City of Roswell, wary of circumventing the “teeth” of agreements already in place.
“In my mind, for taxpayers, that’s allowing double payment on the work provided,” Beeson said.
The City Council opted to review the markup on a case-by-case basis, within each individual task order. The first scope of work, totaling $275,000, that was passed alongside the master services agreement that night did not include the fee.
Leatherman told Appen Media the purpose of keeping the 5-percent markup is to support the administrative
work for managing subconsultants on a large project. When Appen Media asked if this was more-or-less a “tip,” Leatherman said the city doesn’t tip with public revenue.
City Councilman Allen Sells, who advised language surrounding the contract’s fresh non-compete clauses, said all transactions would be listed in quarterly public disclosures.
But, Leatherman told Appen Media whether those disclosures would be reviewed before or after work is completed has not been decided.
“You could have brand new scopes of work that were just executed and work [that] hasn’t been started,” Leatherman said in an interview. “You could also have ongoing scopes that were from the last quarterly report — it would be just an update of the status of where we’re at with that specific project. So, I think you’re gonna see a combination of items there.”
The agreement with Seer World also outlines the city administrator’s ability to sign off on task orders up to $100,000, though the city’s procurement ordinance currently limits the staffer’s spending power at $25,000.
Leatherman said that the city is in the midst of revising the ordinance, an issue first discussed at the City Council retreat in February. He told Appen Media revisions should be completed in the next two months and that the changes will be more extensive than increasing spending thresholds as they will also address managerial procedures.
Appen Media confirmed that tasks orders for Seer World exceeding $100,000 would come before the council in a vote.
While the agreement with Seer World limits the total amount of payments at $2 million a year, Leatherman told the council that task orders would be limited by what’s authorized in the city’s economic development budget through the annual budget review.
As of press time, Appen Media could not confirm whether budget amendments that would allow the city to cushion any shortfall would come before the council in a formal vote.
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Like the city’s agreement with Seer World, the City of Roswell can pay up to $2 million a year to Jericho. Other city contracts work similarly, with a $2 million yearly limit, such as Jacobs for program management as well as Gay Bell and Hussey for work related to the city’s public safety facilities.
How long the city will work with Jericho remains undetermined, as it is dictated by how long the city’s bond program lasts. Of the $180 million in bonds passed in a 2022 referendum, $52 million was designated to public safety capital projects — which will be used to fund Jericho’s design.
Jericho is also set to do some work on City Hall. But, staff told Appen Media bond money would not be used to fund this portion.
The Cumming-based firm is responsible for a number of other projects in Metro Atlanta, several related to public safety.
The group had worked with the City of Sandy Springs to design its Police Headquarters and Municipal Court, Fleet Maintenance Facility as well as a firing range and training facility.
The contract with Sandy Springs was passed in 2021, originally priced at a little over $1 million. But, after a few change orders, the city has paid $1.3 million to-date, according to open records obtained by Appen Media.
The firm also did work on a fire station in Alpharetta, according to ClearGov.
Jericho also had hands on the Milton-Alpharetta Training Center located at Crabapple and Broadwell roads and touched down on the public safety front in Brookhaven, according to records obtained by Appen Media.
The firm was also awarded the contract for design of the new Forsyth County Administrative Building campus.
In other matters Monday evening, the City Council passed a contract with Jericho Design Group to design the city’s new public safety complex which will house the city’s Police and Fire Department headquarters.
Jericho will not be responsible for the design of Roswell’s Emergency Operations Center and the 911 Call Center, which will be located in the newly purchased SharpShooters USA facility on Ga. 9.
The contract with Jericho was approved on the consent agenda, a process that allows bulk approval of typically noncontroversial items without public
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KEN ORTLOFF/PROVIDED Maestro J. Wayne Baughman leads the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra last May at the nonprofit’s side-by-side concert with Northview High School at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. The orchestra will hold “Celebrating the Maestro” May 4, a concert in memory of Baughman who died last November after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Johns Creek orchestra to bid farewell to late founder, maestro with concert
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform “Celebrating the Maestro” May 4, a concert in memory of late founder and maestro J. Wayne Baughman.
The program was hand-picked by Baughman before his death in November after a battle with pancreatic cancer. It will feature some of his favorites over the past 18 years, since the nonprofit’s founding, and solos from his two daughters — violinist and JCSO concertmaster Adelaide Federici and Singing Sergeants soprano Katie Edelman.
Ken Double, organist for the Fox Theatre, will act as emcee of the concert, and Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry will share remarks about the impact Baughman had on the community.
“This is our chance to say goodbye to the maestro and thank him for founding the orchestra and being such a great advocate for the arts in our community,” Executive Director Linda Brill said. “We know he’ll be watching.”
The orchestra will perform selections from “West Side Story” and “Camelot” as well as “Méditation” from the opera “Thaïs” by Jules Massenet, featuring a solo from Federici.
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Location: Johns Creek
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Time: May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets: johnscreeksymphony.org.
The group will also perform “Summertime” from George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess” in memory of Steve Dorough, a longtime friend of Baughman who had helped fundraise for the Legacy Center — an envisioned performance hall in Johns Creek.
Before his death last year, Dorough had won the chance to guest conduct the song at the nonprofit’s annual gala.
The program will also feature “Pomp and Circumstance,” the go-to song for graduation ceremonies all over. Brill said the likely intention of Baughman to include the piece was a commentary on his graduation onto the next phase in life.
That Saturday evening, Brill said the audience will be the first to hear about the future of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and exciting plans in the works.
The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception, at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. Tickets can be purchased online at johnscreeksymphony. org.
Edelman will sing “The Light in the Piazza” by Adam Guettel, orchestrated by Tim Aucoin, a JCSO board member, sought-after jazz musician and former orchestra director at Northview High School.
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Attendees walk along Canton Street in the first Alive in Roswell event of the 2024 season April 18. The street festival, happening every third Thursday until October, features dozens of vendors and live music along Canton Street and at the Roswell Antiques and Interiors parking lot, which houses a stage for live music.
Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson alongside councilmembers and city staff welcome visitors to the first Alive in Roswell event of the season.
Two young children dance to a DJ set off Canton Street during Alive in Roswell April 18.
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A woman with Gate City Brewing Company serves beer to a visitor at Alive in Roswell April 18. The business is a sponsor of the monthly event.
Living in a Material World...
D.C. AIKEN
Madonna’s January 1985 pop hit “Material Girl” may be more accurate now than in 1985.
Our Federal Reserve sees our economy as healthy due to continued spending despite their unprecedented rate hikes, which are taking rates to 20-year highs. However, consumer spending does not seem to have been slowed very much by higher prices and higher rates, and this is why the
Federal Reserve is reluctant to cut rates even though we are starting to see signs of unemployment moving to higher levels.
Savings rates for the average American are at their lowest levels in several years, posting up at 3.6 percent, while consumer debt (nonmortgage and/or vehicle) continues to rise each month. I am not denying that consumer spending has risen unchecked for several years, but it is not because the economy is doing well. It is because the average American sees something, wants it, and then buys it, not with cash, but on credit. They are truly living in a “material world.” The “buy now, pay
later” mentality is more the norm than the exception, keeping our economy at what appears to be “healthy.”
The Dow Jones is within 1000 points of hitting 40,000. I am not saying we will see another Black Monday like in 1987, where the Dow fell 22 percent in one day, but many of the same factors existed then as they do today. We are currently bouncing on a Dow Jones all-time high while real estate sales are in their secondplus year of a slowdown, and real estate sales make up a large portion of our economy. Consumer spending and debt are at all-time highs. None of this seems to be a good recipe for a thriving economy. The Fed says
we need to see inflation go below 2 percent so that rates can move lower. However, as I stated in an earlier post, that math does not work if we are averaging the inflation rate over the last 12 months. We will need to see monthly inflation numbers go below zero percent for several months, which will most likely not happen anytime soon.
We are now hearing from several Fed officials stating that cuts may come sooner if they start to see unemployment rise. Interesting. I am glad they are at least talking about it, as I believe we will see unemployment
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Facts About Me
Breed: Terrier/Shepherd/Malinois Mix
Color: White w/ black markings (Short haired)
Age: 6 months old
Weight: (Current) 27 lbs
Fully Grown: Medium Size (45lbs)
Sex: Female
My Info
Good with children & dogs
May need potty training
Healthy
Shots current
Chipped & spayed
My Story
What is it that makes me so special?
Well, first of all I’m a puppy, but besides that have you noticed the little beauty marks above my eyes? No other puppy is as unique as me. My brother Porter and I are enjoying our other canine friends here, but I really would rather be at home with you playing, enjoying belly rubs and treats. Want to go for a walk? Come meet me. I have puppy kisses waiting for you!
All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.
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Age: 6 months old
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All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.
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Spalding, Dunwoody Club and Roberts Drive
VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Columnist
The intersection of Spalding Drive, Roberts Drive and Dunwoody Club Drive has an interesting history which includes past property owners, a church nearly 200 years old, and the Roswell Railroad.
Thanks to the research of Jim Perkins and the shared memories of Katherine Geffcken, whose parents bought property at the crossroads in 1931, much of that history is preserved.
Dr. William and Elizabeth Geffcken purchased 23.14 acres in April 1931 from Horace Thomas and J. M. Bearden for $3000. Dr. Geffcken was an Atlanta dentist. The family often drove out for Sunday picnics before they began building their home. They did not move permanently into the home until 1946. Family illnesses, the Great Depression and construction delays all led to the delays.
The family called the home Kenstone, with its views of Kennesaw and Stone Mountain from a high ridge along Spalding. Their property extended from where the home still sits on Kenstone Court to Roberts Drive. A neighbor named Taylor watched over the property when they were in Atlanta.
The Roswell Railroad, which operated from Chamblee to Roswell from 1880 to 1920 is a part of this crossroads. From Dunwoody, the railroad tracks followed today’s Chamblee Dunwoody Road until it reached what is now Spalding Drive. The railroad curved to the right along Spalding, going past what is now Pitts Road and cutting through the northwest corner at Spalding and Roberts Drive.
In the early 1900s, when the construction of the Morgan Falls Dam began, the Bull Sluice spur was added to the left of where Chamblee Dunwoody Road meets Spalding Drive. The spur brought supplies to the Morgan Falls construction site.
On the southeast corner of Spalding and Roberts Drive, Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church and cemetery were located, as they are today. There was also a small wood school on the corner, Ebenezer School.
Katherine Geffcken recalls the home of the Farmer family that was behind Ebenezer Church. T. H., Cora, and son Raymond are recorded on the 1940 census on Hightower Trail, the name for the road which has also been called Old Lawrenceville Road, County Line Road and Dunwoody Club Drive. A yellow cottage has been mentioned in this spot; that may have been the Farmer home. Cora Farmer
came by the Geffcken house most Sunday afternoons with a paper bag of beans or corn.
A 1931 plat Katherine Geffcken copied by hand shows the property owner to the northwest was H. B. Kennedy. Geffcken believes this land includes where the Baker’s Glen neighborhood is today. Geffcken says, “I remember walking this flat wooded stretch, with some openings and logging roads, when I was young.” The family walked the boundaries of their property every so often to check for trespassers and illegal stills.
Another part of the H. B. Kennedy property included the northwest corner, the one that the Roswell Railroad crossed through. Geffcken remembers this as a side road when her family lived in the area. There was a little stone cottage behind the side road, which she believes was owned by Kennedy. Kennedy’s home was likely a summer cottage. Henry Bissell Kennedy was Atlanta’s Fuel Administrator during World War I, Treasurer of City of Atlanta, and an executive with Fulton National Bank.
Moving south along Roberts Drive and past Ebenezer Church were the properties of J. F. Jordon and the Copeland family. Part of the former Native American Hightower Trail ran to the east of the Geffcken property. The next home to the east was the William Akers summer home.
Spalding Drive was new when the Geffckens bought their land. The 1931 plat shows Spalding Drive. Geffcken says a 1929 map does not. Old Lawrenceville Road was a graded gravel road at the time. Jett Ferry was a dirt road. Roberts Drive was known as Roswell-Dunwoody Road or Roswell Road.
Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail. com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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City of Roswell
April 25, 2024
Grants Division
City of Roswell
Grants Division
38 Hill Street
38 Hill Street Suite 130
Suite 130
Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-3847
Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-3847
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by The City of Roswell.
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by The City of Roswell.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Tuesday, May 14, 2024 , the City of Roswell will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds authorized by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383, as amended), to undertake a project known as:
On or about Tuesday, May 14, 2024 , the City of Roswell will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds authorized by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383, as amended), to undertake a project known as:
Project Name: Roswell Housing Authority Redevelopment Phase I
Project Name: Roswell Housing Authority Redevelopment Phase I
Location: 199 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
Location: 199 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
CDBG Funding: $434,019.65 [Program Year 2023 - $353,657; Program Year 2022 - $80,362.65]
CDBG Funding: $434,019.65 [Program Year 2023 - $353,657; Program Year 2022 - $80,362.65]
Project Description: The City of Roswell provide CDBG funding to the Roswell Housing Authority for asbestos abatement and demolition of the 40 multi-family RAD/ PBRA housing units and redevelop 102 affordable housing units in Phase I.
Project Description: The City of Roswell provide CDBG funding to the Roswell Housing Authority for asbestos abatement and demolition of the 40 multi-family RAD/ PBRA housing units and redevelop 102 affordable housing units in Phase I.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Roswell has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Assessment (EA) on file at 38 Hill Street, Suite 130, Roswell, GA 30075. The file will be made available electronically, upon request, by contacting the City of Roswell Grants Division at (770) 6413847 weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The City of Roswell has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Assessment (EA) on file at 38 Hill Street, Suite 130, Roswell, GA 30075. The file will be made available electronically, upon request, by contacting the City of Roswell Grants Division at (770) 6413847 weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the EA to the City of Roswell located at 38 Hill Street, Suite 130, Roswell, GA 30075 or via email at CDBG@roswellgov.com. All comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2024 and will be considered by the City of Roswell prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the EA to the City of Roswell located at 38 Hill Street, Suite 130, Roswell, GA 30075 or via email at CDBG@roswellgov.com. All comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2024 and will be considered by the City of Roswell prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Roswell certifies to HUD that its Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Roswell to use Program funds.
The City of Roswell certifies to HUD that its Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Roswell to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Roswell’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Roswell; (b) the City of Roswell has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be submitted via email to the Atlanta HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) Office at CPDRROFATL@hud.gov . Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Roswell’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Roswell; (b) the City of Roswell has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be submitted via email to the Atlanta HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) Office at CPDRROFATL@hud.gov . Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Kurt Wilson
Mayor, City of Roswell
38 Hill Street
Kurt Wilson Mayor, City of Roswell
Suite 115
38 Hill Street
Roswell, GA 30075
Suite 115
Roswell, GA 30075
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
NOTICE
NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE
TO
OF FINDING OF
OF INTENT
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Aiken:
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rise faster than the Fed could force them into making cuts. Unfortunately, this will not solve the bigger problem of rising consumer debt as long as the credit card companies keep handing out credit cards or raising limits. This problem will probably come to an ugly end sooner rather than later. It
is simply not sustainable. Lowering rates, which will lower credit card payments, may slow the overall issue, but the problem will remain. Solving this issue will be the topic of a future Weekend Update.
So, while rates continue to hover close to 7 percent on 30year fixed-rate mortgages, it does appear that they will soon begin their move to lower levels by the end of the year.
As Madonna said in 1985…”The
Boy With Cold Hard Cash Is Always Mister Right.”
D.C. Aiken is vice president, producing production manager for BankSouth Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.
The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of BankSouth Mortgage or its affiliates.
CITY OF ROSWELL PUBLIC HEARING
Place: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Suite 215
Date & Time: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 2, 2024
The following item will be heard by the Mayor and City Council at a public hearing on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Roswell City Hall Council Chambers, 38 Hill St. Roswell, Georgia.
a. CWP and CIE - Annual Update
Annual Update to the Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element.
b. RZ 20235106 - 630 Colonial Park Drive
The applicant, Imran Balkhi/ILM Academy, Inc., is requesting a Rezoning from OP (Office Park) to CX (Commercial Mixed Use); land lot 487.
c. CV 20230195/CU 20230197 - 400 Vickery Falls Drive
The applicant, J. Alexander Brock/Smith, Gambrell, and Russell, LLP, is requesting a Conditional Use for townhomes with two Concurrent Variances; land lot 383.
d. RZ 20240598 - 710 Grimes Bridge Road
The applicant, Cottage School, is requesting a Rezoning from RS-18 (SingleFamily Suburban) to CIV (Civic and Institutional); land lot 498
e. 20241315 - 715 Hardscrabble Road
The applicant, Cochran Farms Homeowner's Association, LLC/Rozen, Rozen, and Reilly, LLP, is requesting an appeal of the March 5, 2024, Design Review Board decision of application 20234154; land lot 313.
f. CU 20241470 - 2004 Macy Drive
The applicant, Margo Vanderveen, is requesting a Conditional Use for Massage Establishment; land lot 406.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), within two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available in the office of the City Attorney.
The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Georgia (770) 817-6720, or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.
Purpose: Application for Limited Pouring/Beer/Wine/Sunday Sales
Applicant: Ricardo Navas / Roswell Coop LLC
Business Name: Cozy Coop
Business Address: 891 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076
PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 39foot new telecommunications pole located at 5000 Webb Bridge Court, Alpharetta, Fulton County, GA 30009 (34° 04' 21.40" North, 84° 16' 38.82" West). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to T. Underwood, Terracon, 2105 Newpoint Place, Suite 600, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-623-0755; trevor.underwood@ terracon.com. Reference Terracon Project No. 49247262.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN PARK GEORGIA BUDGET HEARINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25)
A Public Hearing on the FY25 Budget is scheduled for May 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Building located at 100 Lakeshore Drive. At this meeting, the Mayor and Council will receive comments about the annual budget for the City of Mountain Park, Georgia. The FY25 Budget will be available for public inspection during normal office hours in City Hall located at 118 Lakeshore Drive or on the City website at www.mountainparkgov.com. Public comment will also be taken at the regularly scheduled Work Session on June 12th at 7:00 p.m.. The
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Council of
City of Mountain Park
scheduled to vote to adopt the FY25 Budget at the Regular Council meeting held on June 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building located at 100 Lakeshore Drive. City of Roswell Public Hearing Place: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Suite 215 Date & Time: 10:00AM, Thursday, May 2, 2024 Purpose: Package/Liquor, Beer, Wine/Sunday Sales Applicant: Jaymin T.
LLC Business
Kassa’s Beer, Wine & Spirits Business Address: 695 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076 Notice of Public Hearing City of Roswell Place Roswell City Hall 38 Hill Street, Suite 215 Date & Time Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. Purpose Application for Full Pouring/Liquor/Beer/Wine/ Sunday Sales Applicant Liwen Ou Business Name Fukulala Sushi / Skyline Woodstock Inc. Business Address 880 Woodstock Road, Ste 100 Roswell, GA 30076
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Sawnee EMC is seeking an Electrical Distribution System Engineer. Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering or similar engineering discipline. Preferred experience in design, modeling and maintenance of distribution power systems. Must have strong computer, mathematical and communication skills. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, April 26, 2024. Apply online: www.sawnee.com/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.
Landis + Gyr Technology, Inc.
Product Manager
Alpharetta, GA
Responsibilities: Manage life cycle of company’s assigned products. Manage complex engineering tools for power, electrical & utility industry & lead product lifecycle activities, including gathering customer engineering requirements, authoring Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), prioritization of sustainment activities, managing Investment Plan (IPL) & New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for assigned products.
Salary range: $100,980 - $123,420/year
Requirements: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engg, Comp Sci or related field & 2 yrs exp in job offered or 2 yrs exp with Oracle/SQL Server databases. Exp must include 2 yrs of exp with wireless technologies. Exp must include 2 yrs utility domain exp. Exp must include 1 yr product management. Experience may be gained concurrently. Send resume & cover letter to: Landis+Gyr c/o Lisa Hudson, Talent Acquisition, 30000 Mill Creek Ave, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30022 or via email to: lisa. hudson@landisgyr.com
Lead DevOps Engineer (Alpharetta, GA): Assists in many of the day-to-day tasks critical to the success of the Application & D/b Ops team. Respsbl for provisioning & maint of the infrastructure on cloud pltfrms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) & Microsoft Azure using terraform as Infrastructure as a Code (IaaC). Helps creating, installing & maintaining var security certificates from certificate signing authorities (CA) such as on entrust & digicert on mltpl live apps that are currently being used by end users. Resumes to: Global Payments Holding Company, Brian Simons, Assoc Director, HR Risk & Compliance, 3550 Lenox Road, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 30326. #AV080054
Deadline to place a classified ad is Thursdays by 4pm
Sawnee EMC is seeking a Dispatcher with electric utility experience to dispatch workers for customer service, normal maintenance, or emergency repairs to electric-power transmission and distribution lines. Requires high school diploma or equivalency, minimum of one (1) year working knowledge of radio operation, or equivalent experience, map reading and line design knowledge, problem solving and communication skills by radio, telephone and in person. Must be available for alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends.
Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, May 3, 2024. Apply online: www.sawnee. com/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568.
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ENGINEER: Analyze/gather bus. reqts and tech design docs, develop software apps, web-services, enterprise APIS. Jobs based in Alpharetta, GA but requires travel/relocation to various unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S. Email resume to hr@deloscomputersinc.com or mail to Delos Computer Corp. 4080 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 1407, Alpharetta, GA, 30005
Sawnee EMC is seeking a General Clerk 1L (Building and Grounds/Custodial/ Maintenance) (parttime position) to perform facility maintenance and grounds keeping duties. Requires some heavy lifting, high school diploma or equivalency and a valid GA driver’s license. Related experience with outdoor maintenance equipment and a valid CDL are preferred. Hours: Availability for alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours.
Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, May 3, 2024. Apply online: www.sawnee. com/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568.
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.
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