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Families facing food insecurity flock to Vickery Mill Elementary School June 19 to pick up supplies as a part of the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program. As a part of the program, the USDA is buying food from supplies affected by business closures and distributing the food with the help of nonprofits, like Convoy of Hope and Hope Roswell. The boxes, filled with fresh produce, meat and dairy, provide relief for people hurt by the economic downturn as well as farmers who have lost sources of income. Read more, Page 17

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A group of residents petitioned the Alpharetta City Council June 15 to restore funding for an employee pay increase that was canceled in April amid budget concerns created by the COVID-19 crisis. The merit pay increase, which would have totaled $1 million annually, had been funded under the current 2020 budget, but it was withheld because of fears that the city might face revenue shortfalls in the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1. In his original 2021 budget proposal brought before the council last month, Mayor Jim Gilvin included money for a one-time employee “bonus” of $1 million that would compensate for the canceled pay raise but not obligate the city in establishing new base salaries. Gilvin argued that the economic landscape had

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Let’s get the facts straight on city budget It is important to be truthful about our council’s support of our first responders and employees. A June 10th letter suggested your safety and first responders’ security needed your help. Our mayor stated: “We are talking about your money and your safety. We are deciding whether police officers and first responders, who serve on the front lines against the threats we face, should get the raises we promised them last year.” This was extremely troubling because, in April, our mayor and staff made the decision to withhold the raise promised to all our employees. The rest

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cleared enough by May to accommodate the spending, but the majority of the council disagreed. In a 4-3 vote, the council majority argued that any employee pay hike should wait at least until late summer, when property tax and sales tax revenues could be better tracked. They also argued that a pay boost right now, even in the form of a bonus, would fly in the face of the economic reality of a statewide unemployment rate of nearly 12 percent. The majority, which includes council members Jason Binder, Ben Burnett, Karen Richard and Donald Mitchell, also point out that money for a pay raise is available within the proposed 2021 budget, and it can be allocated once the city establishes that its tax revenues are stable. But a handful of residents spoke up to challenge them. Edward Kujawski told council members that, while he has been able to work from home during the pandemic, many city employees — particularly emergency personnel — have not.

“I think their heroism in just being able to show up for work every day is very indicative of who we’ve hired to take those positions,” Kujawski said. “I ask that you give them the same priority that they’ve given us.” D.C. Aiken, a former member of the City Council who served during the recession of 2007-2010, said Alpharetta has weathered economic storms in the past by guarding its greatest asset — its employees. “When we talk about cutting budgets, what we’re talking about in this city is we’re talking about cutting people,” he said. “We can’t afford that, because let me tell you, the best part about this city is our employees.” When faced with a bleak economic outlook during the recession, Aiken said the City Council delayed merit pay increases and awarded one-time bonuses, similar to what the mayor had proposed for this crisis. Johnathan Hickel, an officer with the Alpharetta Police Department, said

of council learned this with the same letter issued to employees which stated that the council had made the decision to cut their funding. No input was solicited from any council member. Excluding council on such an important subject was negligent. Thirteen months ago, our council approved over $270,000 to our police and fire to bring their wages into par with other cities. Our council also unanimously approved $32,500 for a compensation study for our entire workforce. These actions demonstrate our commitment to our employees who are unparalleled in their professionalism. In my years on council, not a single council member has ever shown a lack of support for public safety. The department remains the highest budget item, accounting for half our expenditures. To have suggested otherwise in this fever

pitched social and financially strained environment was irresponsible and downright misleading. After the mayor’s call to action, our council received countless emails suggesting that we needed to support our police. Some suggested we were cutting police funding. The fact is we were discussing a true raise rather than a one-time bonus. Our city faces over $8 million in budget cuts and deficits. Many of our citizens are out of work or underemployed. We are desperately trying to keep all our employees on the payroll. We are determined to effectively manage through this economic crisis for our citizens and employees. Your safety and wellbeing will continue to be our top priority. This is the truth.

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Alpharetta considers new initiative to revitalize North Point Proposed opportunity zone would provide tax breaks to companies adding jobs By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta is studying a plan geared to generate job growth along its once vibrant North Point corridor. Economic Development Manager Matthew Thomas told members of the City Council June 15 that establishing an opportunity zone for the area could spur economic activity along the corridor, which has faced growing challenges since the opening of Avalon in 2014 and downtown’s City Center in 2018. Over the past few years, North Point, which zoomed into prosperity in the 1990s with the opening of North Point Mall, has seen a number of retail stores close their doors. Alpharetta established its first and only opportunity zone in 2013 at Windward Parkway and Westside Parkway. Today, it is home to Fiserv and a handful of other employers. Approved through the Georgia

Department of Community Affairs, an opportunity zone provides qualifying employers the highest tax credit available through the state — $3,500 per created job with a minimum of two jobs. The tax credit can be used against a company’s state income tax and for withholding tax liability. Thomas said what makes opportunity zones unique is that the tax credits are available to any business, including retail. To establish an opportunity zone, the city must define an area that meets certain criteria. First, it must lie within or be near an area with 15 percent or greater pervasive poverty. Second, the area must establish that it is underdeveloped, having higher vacancy rates, fewer building permits or business licenses than in other parts of the city. General distress is a third criteria used to define an opportunity zone. The term applies to other adverse conditions that might include high unemploy-

ment, higher incidents of crime or code enforcement actions, and abandoned or dilapidated buildings. A final criterion deals with what the state defines as a “slum area.” The term applies to an area whose general conditions endanger life as a fire or safety hazard. Thomas said the first step in creating an opportunity zone will be for the city to hold a public hearing on the initiative and create an Urban Redevelopment Plan that provides cities and counties the power to rehabilitate, conserve or redevelop blighted areas. Alpharetta already has a head start on the revitalization process. In 2017, the Atlanta Regional Commission awarded a $125,000 grant to launch a Livable Centers Initiative study as a means of transforming the area into a walkable economic ecosystem. A year later, the owner of North Point Mall announced plans to construct a mixed-use development on the site of the abandoned Sears property that will

include 325 apartments, three restaurants, walking trails and green space amenities. Then, late last year, the city established a tax allocation district for the North Point area that will provide future funding for infrastructure improvements by diverting a portion of future property tax collections. Estimates compiled for the city by Bleakly Advisory Group show the district could receive anywhere from $65-$88 million in funding for these improvements over 25 years if the county and school district consent to be a part of the TAD. Alpharetta City Councilman Dan Merkel said he has spoken to the Governor’s Office about the opportunity zone application and likened it to a grant application. He said there may be competition from other cities with properties that have suffered through economic strife similar to that of the North Point corridor. “You do all you can — there’s no guarantee, and they don’t always have to tell you why if it doesn’t work,” Merkel said. “I am fully in favor of pursuing this option.”

Cities add extra precautions when opening pools By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA — With summer in full swing, several area cities have opened their pools to the public, but with an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, governments are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of their residents. COVID-19 is not thought to spread through pools, hot tubs or water playgrounds that are disinfected properly, according to the CDC. Nevertheless, the CDC has published safety guidelines for aquatic centers, including neighborhood pools and water parks, that most local governments are following to minimize the risk. Some of the guidelines emphasize following current general safety protocol, such as frequent hand washing, disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, wearing

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capacity and increased signage with safety tips. With months of isolation and interrupted routines, Roswell Communications Specialist Jennifer Morrow said many residents are searching for a sense of normalcy. “With such a chaotic start to the season, the public is eager to return to normal summer activities such as aquatic recreation,” she said. “We hope that increased safety precautions will allow people to remain healthy while still enjoying the activities they look forward to all year.” Roswell opened its pool at Roswell

Area Park on June 15, and officials are anticipating opening additional aquatic facilities later this summer. The Roswell Area Park pool has implemented a number of additional rules in response to the pandemic, including limiting parties to less than 10 people, closing the toddler pool, enforcing social distancing and cancelling any pool-related special events. Last year, Roswell staff counted more than 8,500 visits to the city’s pools. Neighboring city Milton has likewise added a number of rules to follow recommendations offered by the Georgia Department of Health, Fulton County, the CDC and national pool associations. The Milton pool’s capacity is approximately 240 people, according to Communications Director Greg Botelho. But for health concerns, Milton is now limiting the capacity to 50 people to comply with social distancing standards. Residents are able to track the number of people in the pool at a time using an online tool available on city’s website. The City of Milton was one of the first municipalities to reopen its pool. On Memorial Day weekend, the city opened the facility following an inspection by Fulton County. Since then, it has sold more than

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Roswell residents, police chief march against racism, police brutality By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds marched through downtown Roswell June 13 to peacefully protest racism and police brutality. The march was one of the latest local iterations of daily, nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd while in police custody last month in Minneapolis. Roswell’s June 13 protest was organized and led by Lee Jenkins, senior pastor and founder of Eagles Nest Church in Alpharetta. Several speakers, including The King Center’s Youth and Millennial Engagement Coordinator Cameron Friend, addressed the crowd at City Hall about how to create change and end the “pandemic of racism.” “The only way that we bring permanent, long-standing and peaceful change is if we do it on one accord, if we do it together,” Friend said. “We have tried to reconcile with this new world we live in. As we have tried to deal with this pandemic of COVID-19, a much more ancient, much more deceptive and much more violent pandemic reared its ugly head yet again. The pandemic of racism. The pandemic of injustice… “We have decided in Roswell that we will no longer be silent. We have decided in Georgia that we will no longer be silent. We have decided in the South that we will no longer be silent.” Friend added that racism does not just affect African Americans but all people. “[Racism] is an injustice to humanity,” he said. “It is an injustice to the dignity of every single human being.” Several local and state officials joined in the march, with Roswell Police Chief James Conroy intermingling

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People gather in downtown Roswell June 13 to participate in a peaceful protest against racism and police brutality. with protestors. Other attendees included Pleasant Hill Church Senior Pastor Sabin Strickland, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (D, Ga. 6) and Roswell Mayor Lori Henry. Henry called for every community in America to begin dismantling racial inequity and pledged to begin doing so in Roswell. “In enjoying all of these beautiful things Roswell is, we have to accept that the city we love was built upon enslavement of African Americans,” Henry said. “We have to acknowledge the historical role of government

in creating and maintaining racial inequity.” Vicky Jaksic, a member of the Roswell Photographic Society, said she came to photograph and document the march because she could not stand idly by when witnessing racial injustice. “The world is a dangerous place because of people who look on and do nothing,” she said. “I wanted to do something… I think everyone took something away from the event, all of it being positive and encouraging. For me, it gave me hope.”

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Commissioners approve hate crime legislation Budget: FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — At their June 17 meeting, Fulton County commissioners unanimously approved legislation to establish enhanced penalties for hate crimes. The ordinance, sponsored by District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis, calls for criminals who target victims based on race, color, creed, age, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or national origin to face up to 60 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. “Fulton County is a very diverse county, and that diversity represents our strength,” Ellis said. “It is well documented that hate crimes can have a heavy, negative impact on communities. As such, they deserve higher attention and penalties. While the state of Georgia is presently discussing passage of hate crimes legislation, and I am hopeful that this passes soon, counties and municipalities have an important opportunity to also lend their voice and take action with specific ordinances of their own.” A hate crime is defined as an offense such as disorderly conduct or vandalism with an added element of bias or prejudice, causing it to inflict greater individual or societal harm. The hate crimes legislation would be enforced in the unincorporated area of Fulton County.

Ellis noted the legislation closely mirrors an ordinance passed by Sandy Springs. The legislation also calls on the Fulton County Police Department to collect data concerning hart crimes and provide that information to the FBI. In a separate action, commissioners approved legislation requiring officers working for the county’s three law enforcement agencies — Fulton County Police, Fulton County Marshals and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office — to avoid the use of neck restraints and deadly force against suspects. The legislation also calls on officers to report incidents of police misconduct they witness. The ordinances were proposed by Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. and co-sponsored by Commissioners Natalie Hall, Ellis and Joe Carn. “Recent events in our nation as well as right here in our community have highlighted the need to provide clear guidelines to our officers about the behavior we expect from them during the course of their jobs,” Arrington said. “While we need police to protect and defend our communities, we also insist upon accountability on those who take the oath to protect and serve.” The legislation calls on law enforcement agencies to create policies, train-

ing, practices and a culture which support the de-escalation of the use of force. The legislation goes on to suggest that “the use of deadly force be limited to only those situations where a suspect has committed or is in the process of committing a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical injury or death; and the escape of the suspect would pose an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or to another person.” The agencies are also urged to refrain from use of chokeholds. Any use of this technique by a county officer would be thoroughly investigated, and if they violate the letter or spirit of the law, would result in punishment up to and including termination of employment, recommendation of loss of law enforcement certification and reporting of potential criminal activity to the Fulton County District Attorney. None of these three Fulton County agencies had a policy on chokeholds prior to this legislation. The legislation also seeks to encourage cities in Fulton County to adopt similar measures regarding the actions of their law enforcement officers and calls on the Georgia General Assembly to enact laws dealing with deadly force, neck restraints and police misconduct.

Continued from Page 2 he recognizes the financial impacts the pandemic has had on the city’s finances. At the same time, he added, Alpharetta’s ability to grow and thrive as one of the safest, most economically sound municipalities in the state is a testament to its employees and the support they receive from residents. “What I’ve come to realize in the last 23 years of living in Alpharetta is that good, bad or indifferent, the citizens of Alpharetta have been treated to and expect an exceptional level of service from all city departments, which is 100 percent the result of our fantastic employees,” Hickel said. By rescinding the merit pay increase early this spring, the city failed to bring employees up to par with surrounding cities, he said. “Not only did you cut them off at the knees, you then knocked the wind out from their sails by taking away the merit increase,” Hickel said. The City Council will hold one more public hearing on the 2021 budget on June 22. Following the hearing, council members will cast a final vote on the document. The budget plan is available on the city’s website, alpharetta.ga.us.

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Loyal customers, operational changes carry restaurant through crisis By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has hit the restaurant industry particularly hard, but one local restaurateur has weathered the storm better than most. While many restaurants closed their doors and others had to furlough or lay off all but a bare-bones staff, Fry Me 2 the Moon has operated through the pandemic and kept all workers on its payroll. The seafood restaurant, located on Ga. 9 near the border of Alpharetta and Forsyth County, has been in operation since 2014. As the pandemic began gaining a foothold in Georgia, it disrupted one of the restaurant’s busiest times of the year — Lent. “Being a seafood restaurant, Lent season is typically very busy for us,” owner Mike Miranda said. “It helps us get through summer, and we kind of rely on that extra income those seven weeks leading up to Easter.”

Roswell resident named interim president of Hispanic Chamber ATLANTA — Roswell resident Gabriel Vaca has been named the new interim president of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Vaca will take on his new position on July 1. His predecessor, Santiago Marquez, left to become the new executive director of the Latin American Association. “We are very happy for Santiago and know that he will continue to be an outstanding leader for our Hispanic

The pandemic took hold during the early stages of Lent, and it made an impact, Miranda said. He and his staff responded to the decline in sales and eventual closure of dining rooms in a number of ways. The first was to drastically reduce the menu. “We took the opportunity to see what items weren’t performing well on our menu,” Miranda said. “So instead of having that cost and inventory, we said, ‘When those are done, let’s not order them until we’re back on our feet.’” The trimmed menu was key to cutting costs. Being a smaller restaurant to begin with was also advantageous for staying afloat during the pandemic, Miranda added. “We are not a chain, a franchise or a place that has 150 seats,” he said. “And we don’t have 35 to 40 employees, so we didn’t have an extra 30 waiters or so to furlough. That was huge and an advantage of being smaller.” In fact, the restaurant has recently hired a few new employees.

There was a drawback with Fry Me 2 the Moon’s size, however. Recent limits on the number of patrons allowed in restaurants at one time left just over a dozen seats available for those wanting dine-in service, Miranda said. He was pleased to see Gov. Brian Kemp lift the restriction on the allowable number of patrons in his business at one time beginning June 16. Now, Miranda can welcome back all those who he said were most crucial to his restaurant surviving the economic crisis — his customers. “We have a very loyal customer base, just about everyone wanted to come and support us,” Miranda said. “It really means a lot to a person with a local business when they see the same people again. And they were all asking if things are okay and saying they were so glad to see we’re surviving. It’s been a struggle for everybody, and their generosity and continued support of the businesses around them shows a lot of greatness from the people around here.”

Mike Miranda, owner of Fry Me 2 the Moon, stands in front of the restaurant he opened in 2014. The business has been able to pilot through the economic storm of the coronavirus pandemic without having to lay off or furlough any of its staff.

community,” said Ivan Shammas, chairman of the GHCC Board and general manager for Telemundo Atlanta. “We’re fortunate to have Gabriel Vaca already onboard in a leadership role at the chamber and know that VACA under his direction, along with the strong team in place, the GHCC will continue to be a valuable resource for Georgia businesses. Gabe has been supporting and involved with the GHCC for over 15 years. It’s because of his guidance in the past that we have

been able to hit many important milestones with our chamber.” Vaca joined the GHCC nearly 15 years ago, while he was an executive at UPS, and has previously served as GHCC’s board chairman. Before UPS, Vaca was a small business owner. Shammas said Vaca has been an integral part of growing and transforming the chamber and has been working closely with the outgoing president the past two years. One of Vaca’s first priorities as the interim president will be to focus on resilience and recovery from the pandemic. He will continue to help local businesses with providing information, resources

and grants as well as formally launching the Avanzar program. Vaca has also received statewide recognition by the Secretary of State as an “Outstanding Georgia Citizen” for his work in helping Hispanic businesses in Georgia. He was born in Mexico City, raised in Washington, D.C. and has a degree in business administration from the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana. “I want to reassure the GHCC’s members and sponsors that we will have a smooth transition,” Vaca said. “The chamber is as strong as it has ever been, and we are creating many opportunities for businesses.” — Julia Grochowski

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Some history doesn’t need to be celebrated During a trip to Washington, D.C. a few years ago, I traversed the National Mall to take in some of the nation’s most iconic structures. Coming across the more than 58,000 names on the JOE PARKER Vietnam Wall was, Editor in a word, sobering. joe@appenmediagroup.com Having only seen it in pictures or video before that day, I took notice of how small the names were etched into stone. Upon that realization, the size and gravity of the wall grew exponentially. The Washington Monument was impressive. The Lincoln Memorial was poignant. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial was striking. The World War II Memorial was remarkable. These structures celebrate and honor those who should be celebrated and honored. Those who fought for, led and changed this country for the better. However, if these memorials did not exist or were taken down, it would not erase the sacrifice of those who served in the armed forces and those who made the ultimate sacrifice doing so. It would not wipe from the history books the

leadership, direction and great deeds of men like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. These monuments and memorials were erected to commemorate and pay tribute to these aspects of our country’s history because they are deserving of such distinction. And if monuments are to celebrate, commemorate and honor, those who fought for the Confederacy, led a secession from the United States and advocated for the continuance of slavery should not be memorialized. Doing so will not, as many have argued, be “erasing history.” Tearing down a monument does not tear out pages in the book of American history. Times change, history doesn’t. And the time has come for these celebrations of Confederates to be taken down. It is especially true when you consider just how many of these monuments were put in place far after the initial stages of the antebellum South. Many were erected as a direct and absolute repression of black Americans. Looking at data compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center, there are two clear periods in which monuments dedicated to Confederates were put in place along with schools, roads and the like being named after those who kept

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Pools: Continued from Page 4 275 pool passes. Last year, the city sold between 350-400 pool passes. The City of Alpharetta reopened its Wills Park pool on June 13 with additional rules. Most notably, the city has capped the maximum capacity to 120 people with entry available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Temperatures will be taken before people enter. There will be no pool chairs available, and people will not be able to rent the pool pavilion. The Cumming Aquatic Center reopened May 20 and the Competition Pool returned to normal operating hours June 1. The outdoor leisure pool came back online and group classes resumed June 16 with limits on the number of participants in each class. The center is requiring that all guests have their temperature taken before entering and wearing facemasks is encouraged. Restrooms, showers and changing areas are now open, but lockers will not be open for use in the locker rooms. For more information and a full list of new health and safety rules for each pool, visit the corresponding city’s websites.

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Charity distributes 1,300 food boxes to those in need By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted countless people’s lives and have caused some to face previously unthinkable circumstances, like struggling to put food on the table. On June 19, Hope Roswell, along with the international faith-based humanitarian nonprofit Convoy of Hope, gave away upwards of 1,300 boxes filled with fresh produce, meats and dairy. The food all came as a part of the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program, in which food is bought from food supBy use of this area, you could be exposed to COVID-19! All Persons Enter/Use at their Own Risk!

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Skateboards and the vanishing sound of silence Some 40 years ago, Earl Horton, a farmer and rancher near Arkansas City, Kan., fought against the opening of a drag strip on an abandoned Air Force base near his property. Noise from the highpowered racing engines and the increased traffic on the rural roads had Horton worked up. But he never made much headPAT FOX way until he spoke on behalf of his Managing Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com cattle. He and several other ranchers complained the noise spooked their livestock into tearing down fence. They also reported the noise caused the cattle to lose weight. After some delays, the racetrack eventually opened. It still operates today. Over the years, I think about Horton. I think about him every time I hear a boom car stereo thumping past my house at 1 in the morning. I think about him on my back deck with my glass of tea, listening to songbirds and a group of laborers down the street hollering over a beer at the end of a workday. I thought about him recently when Alpharetta was considering how to deal with skateboarding downtown. Residents of the apartments at City Center began complaining last fall that the incessant clicking, clacking and crashing from the skateboarders was disrupting their peace. Imagine relaxing on the balcony for an evening aperitif when, out of nowhere, an armada of skateboarders rumbles along the pavers below. This wasn’t an ambulance screaming by, a garbage

The point here is that what some see as a right or a simple annoyance, others see as something far different. truck hefting a dumpster. This was ceaseless, throughout the evening. Every evening. Surprisingly, based on attitudes expressed by some council members, skateboard noise is just one of those things you have to deal with in city life. In fact, one argument went, creating noise is within a person’s right. There are those who agree. Sony’s “Disturb the Peace” marketing slogan for its XPlode audio sound system helped make it among the top brands on the market. Other car stereo manufacturers boast “Either we love bass or hate your neighbors,” or “Got Loud? Get Louder!” The point here is that what some see as a right or a simple annoyance, others see as something far different. Not long ago, smokers had the right to light up wherever they wished. Now, smoking, though legal, is banned nearly everywhere, including in city parks and city buildings. Is it because second-hand smoke will kill me from 20 feet away? No, it’s because it’s annoying. It’s messy. It’s offensive to others. And while some dismiss skateboards as little more than ambient sound, peak levels from so-called tricks or flips can reach over 70 decibels from 50 feet away,

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Alpharetta mourns loss of key historical figure George E. Jones, 99, was last living member of 1935 log cabin crew By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Talk to any history buff in Alpharetta, and the name George Jones will inevitably pop up. Jones, who died June 10, was as much a part of the city’s history as he was a fixture in helping preserve it. Born in 1921, Jones grew up in the house his parents built in what is now Restaurant Holmes in downtown Alpharetta. His parents, Will and Mae, had the house built for just over $500 in 1914. George Jones lived history and spent his JONES later years living for it. His family came to the area in the mid-1800s and was one of the founding families of the city. His uncle, State Sen. Louie Jones, introduced the bill that allowed Milton County to be merged into Fulton County in 1932. George enlisted in the Marines during World War II, serving 32 months in the Pacific Theater and was discharged with the rank of captain. He graduated Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton and received a degree in agriculture from the

University of Georgia. In civilian life, he worked for the Veterans Administration and the Alpharetta Post Office. He was a founding member of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. “George was one of the first people I met when I moved up here five years ago,” said Pat Miller, Historical Society president. Jones was a charter member of “The Bates Bunch,” a group of eight or nine “old timers,” which included Jones, Billie Bates and Elsie Knight, who met each Saturday beginning in 2002 to share stories about the early days of Alpharetta. “They actually knew some of my family members that I never knew,” Miller said. “George would sit there for long periods of time, just listening. Then, all of a sudden, he would speak up, and inevitably whatever he said was really funny. He had a wicked sense of humor.” Jones’ avocation to preserving history came to the fore in recent years as the last surviving member of the Future Farmers of America chapter that built the historic log cabin at Milton High School in 1935. When the cabin was set to be moved to a small nearby park three years ago, the Historical Society held a farewell open house at the building. “I called him up and told him I would just love it he could come for just a half an hour,” Miller recalled. “He agreed to come for half an hour. Then the kids from Cambridge High School FFA chapter

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George E. Jones

George E. Jones, age 99, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on June 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Conner Jones, his daughter Janice Hazel Jones, and parents Mae and Will Jones. He was a long time member of the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Milton High School, Abraham Baldwin College and the University of Georgia. George enlisted in the USMC serving thirty-two months in the South and Western Pacific, and was discharged as a Captain. He retired from the Veterans Administration and the Alpharetta Post Office. George enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and traveling in his Airstream trailer. Due to the

COVID-19 virus a memorial service will be held at a later date when it is safe and the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church is back open. A private burial service will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery the morning before the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church at 69 N. Main Street, Alpharetta GA 30009, or visit Wellroot.org (formerly known as The United Methodist Children’s Home) to donate to them online. Northside Chapel in Roswell is in charge of the arrangements and will post future updates on their website. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Roswell, 770-645-1414. www.northisdechapel.com

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Cambridge High School FFA members listen to George Jones recount details of building the historic Milton High School log cabin during a special open house in July 2017. The cabin was later moved to a new location down Milton Avenue in Alpharetta. Jones, who died at age 99 on June 10, was the last surviving member of the FFA students who constructed the cabin in 1935.

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Kathleen Frances Mueller

Kathleen Frances Mueller, age 55, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on October 21, 1964 in Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1982 and the University of Georgia in 1986. Kathy was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed. Kathy is survived by her sons, Jordan and Ryan Ward; father Thomas Mueller; siblings Scott (Susan), Jeff, Maureen Haisten, Nancy Davis (Sam), Amy Neubert

( John), Michelle Biddle (Gardner); and 12 nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother Carol Rasp Mueller. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www. jdrf.org/ Visitation will be held on June 26th, 2020 from 3:00–4:00 pm followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 pm at Northside Chapel. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Roswell, 770-645-1414. www.northsidechapel.com

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Marianne Eisenhauer Turnquist

Marianne Eisenhauer Turnquist, daughter of deceased parents, Herman and Gretchen Eisenhauer, passed away on April 22, 2020. Marianne was born on June 10, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. Marianne was the dedicated mother of JoAnn M. Turnquist and Sharon Turnquist Scales. Marianne was also the foster sister of May Parks and Michael Sternquist. Marianne leaves behind two outstanding grandchildren, Henry and Charlie Scales and two sons-in-law, Ernst Csiszar and Steve Scales. Marianne was an AOPi at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and also graduated from McPhail School of Music in Minneapolis,

Minnesota and the Minneapolis Business College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Marianne touched the lives of many and you would always want her on your team. She was a devoted member of the Roswell Angels, an outstanding supporter of the Union Mission, My Sister’s House and Foster Children of Georgia. In lieu of flowers please make all donations to the Union Mission of Atlanta, Georgia or the Foster Children of Georgia. A Chapel Service will be held at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors at 12:00 PM Saturday, June 20th, 2020. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park.

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Wyche named counselor, chair of Student Services for Roswell High School ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School recently announced its new Head Counselor and Student Services Department Chair Yolandria Wyche.

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established a college readiness program known as “College Cafe.” The mission of the Roswell High School Student Services Department is to help students, families and staff on the path toward student achievement. As advocates, members of Student Services work to ensure that every student receives an equal opportunity for excellence and the ability to graduate on time to be ready for college or work. Wyche has previous school counseling experience at Stockbridge High School, Cooper Middle School and Hampton Middle School. She has a background as a Special Education and Exceptional Learner teacher at several schools. Wyche has previously served as

a mentor to new counselors in Cobb County Schools and has presented at several conferences, including the Georgia School Counselor Association and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling. She also has experience with Naviance, the new college and career readiness software recently purchased by Fulton County Schools. Wyche holds an educational specialist degree in school counseling leadership from Jacksonville State University, a master’s degree in school counseling from the University of West Alabama, a master’s degree in education from Troy University and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Georgia State University.

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Jones: Continued from Page 19 started talking to him and asking him questions. He wound up staying about three hours.” Alpharetta historian Connie Mashburn said he got to know Jones through “The Bates Bunch” meetings. Mashburn used many of the stories to supplement his book, “Alpharetta, Milton County: The Early Years,” published in conjunction with the city’s sesquicentennial in 2008. “George was just a gentle, loving man,” Mashburn said. “Everybody who knew him, loved him. He had an amazing wit.” Mashburn said much of what is recorded about Alpharetta’s history in the early to mid-1950s can be attributed to George Jones. “He was easy to be around,” Mashburn said. “He was funny and smart and helpful. If I had a question about history, I’d either call him or Billie Bates.” Much of Mashburn’s work on the book was coordinated with the help of Alpharetta Cultural Services Manager Kim Zane, who serves on the board of the Historical Society. “I had a lot of contact with George over the years,” Zane said. When the Historical Society held a reenactment of the 1868 signing of the city charter at the Mansell House in 2008, Jones was part of the program, she said. “It’s hard to describe someone that accomplished so much but was so

humble,” Zane said. “I met George in 2008 during Alpharetta’s 150th Celebration, then worked with him for many history celebrations. When I would see him, he would always say that he was ‘doing well,’ then he would thank me for everything. I will miss his humble and strong presence.” Fortunately for residents, George Jones shared some of his recollections of early life with the Alpharetta Stories Project on the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society website, aomchs.org. Alpharetta City Councilman Donald Mitchell, who has championed the project, said George Jones was a treasure who will be sorely missed. “When Mr. Jones died, an incredible piece of our history went with him,” Mitchell said. Solution W A R N N E W T S

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Testing identifies virus in first responders ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Voluntary antibody testing of Alpharetta’s first responders has revealed 10 police officers and firefighters have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, an indication they have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. The positive antibody indicator does not mean the individuals currently have COVID-19; only that their bodies’ immune systems were triggered by previous infection. The 10 employees have undergone swab testing to determine if they currently have COVID-19, and none tested positive for infection. “The safety of the public and our employees is always our primary concern, and we follow all of the protocols

recommended by public health agencies to help identify employees who are symptomatic of possible COVID-19 infection and remove them from the workplace,” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “Because some may contract COVID-19 but have very mild or even no symptoms, however, public health officials believe the disease may have infected more people and had a wider spread than is currently known.” Gilvin said the city offered voluntary testing to first responders to understand how the virus may spread, learn how effective protective protocols have been and help plan for future pandemics. Alpharetta was the first municipality in Georgia to provide COVID-19 antibody testing to first responders in May. — Patrick Fox

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DEATH NOTICES Eugene Francis Canal III, 59, of Alpharetta, passed away June 11, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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James E. Christner, 84, of Roswell, passed away June 12, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Emil Erquitt, 71, passed away June 11, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. George Holzkamp, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away June 11, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Rene’ Cote, 80, of Roswell, away June 6, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Mark Courtemanche, 50, of Alpharetta, passed away June 9, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Anna Lee Cox, 96, of Cumming, passed away June 16, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robin Lynn Elliott, 60, of Cumming, passed away June 10, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home &

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Helen Pruitt Honea, 85, of Cumming, passed away June 16, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home &

Randall Charlie Howard, 77, of Forsyth County, passed away June 15, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

George Jones, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away June 10, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Santos Concepcion Marquez, 51, of Cumming, passed away June 17, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Maybelle W. Kennedy, 93, of Roswell, passed away June 12, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

Law, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Roswell Funeral HomeCrematory.

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Richard Wood Savage, 82, of Cumming, Roswell Funeral Home passed away June 11, 2020. Arrangements by Green Lawn Cemetary McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

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Perry J. McNeal, 78, of Roswell, passed away June 14, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Marjorie A. Rowe, 79, of Milton, passed away June 10, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Peter Anthony Varrone, 69, of Cumming, passed away June 11, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Earl Whidby, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away June 15, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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