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ATLANTA — New rules for the new school year are in place as the Fulton County School System navigates a return to the first typical school year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in spring 2020. At the Aug. 11 meeting of the Ful ton County Board of Education, dis trict leaders seemed intent on moving away from the accommodations and leniency in place during the pandemic disruption.Thefocus moving forward is cen tered on academic accountability and student behavior with new guidelines and protocols in place.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — If you drive on Milton Avenue in downtown and feel like something’s missing, don’t worry, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you, the Alpharetta “A” sculpture is gone.
Alpharetta sculpture removed from downtown
“We’ve had a very positive opening of schools,” Superintendent Mike Loo ney told board members. “I appreci ate the good conduct of students and their parents and caregivers [because] it takes all of us working together to make sure schools work effectively.”
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The painted plywood sculpture was removed on Aug. 17 after the Alpharetta City Council opted not to repair and re paint the installation. The sculpture’s removal was approved in a split vote at a meeting on Monday, Aug. 15, after Alpharetta Cultural Servic es Manager Kim Zane gave a presentation on the installation from the Alpharetta Cultural Arts Commission. Zane said both the Arts Commission and Visitor Center were in favor of repair
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Crews tear down the ‘A’ sculpture at the corner of Canton Street and Milton Avenue in Alpharetta Aug.See17.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Police have charged a 33-year-old man with mur der in the shooting death of his wife during a domestic violence incident in Johns Creek Tuesday morning.
Johns Creek Police Capt. Todd Hood said Wednesday that responding officers heard gunshots from inside the home and located a deceased female, a male suspect with a gunshot wound to the head, and another male who had no injuries.Hoodsaid at this point they believe 33-year-old JC Ray-Mancilla fatally shot his wife, 29-year-old Tania Rivera, but did not comment on how he, him self, was shot. The second male at the scene was identified as Rayo-Mancilla’s 25-yearold “Thisbrother.case continues to be investi gated as a domestic violence incident,” HoodRayo-Mancillasaid. has been charged with murder and aggravated as sault family violence. Hood said that the suspect is being treated for the gunshot wound he sustained in the incident and that he has not yet been booked into the Fulton County Jail.
Charges filed in Johns Creek domestic homicide
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Business defrauded through online scam
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta business was scammed out of more than $76,000 by thieves that allegedly impersonated a North Georgia manufac turer via email in mid-August.
Four vehicles burglarized in downtown Alpharetta
The man was charged for possession with intent to distribute, possession of drug related items, speeding and driv ing with a suspended tag. He was taken to the Fulton County Jail.
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“It is unknown at this time who created and used the email,” the police report said.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A motorist stopped while traveling at high speed down Ga. 400 has been arrested on drugAlpharettacharges. police officers stopped the vehicle for traveling at 90 mph in a 65-mph zone on Ga. 400 on Aug. 23 and immediately smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. After searching the vehicle, which was driven by a 21-year-old Milton man, officers located 2 ounces of mari juana, two digital scales, a grinder and multiple baggies.
Man faces drug charges following traffic stop
Police responded to the Hunters Forest subdivision at about 8 a.m. after receiving reports that gunshots had possibly been heard coming from a home on Bramhall Drive.
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Police say the business owner received an invoice from a company they regular do business with request ing payment for an unpaid balance of $76,618. Believing the invoice was real, the business owner paid via wire trans fer on Aug. 18. The man was later contacted by the company and told they had not received the wire transfer and that they had not sent the email he received. Police later discovered the original email was sent using a spoofed account that appeared like the company’s actual email address.
Two vehicles off South Main Street, a vehicle at the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road and a vehicle at the Gre enway off Northpoint Parkway all had their windows broken and car door locks that had been forced open, police said.Stolen items included a Glock 43 handgun, several purses and bags, cash, credit cards and a laptop. No suspect information was avail able at the time of the report and no security camera footage of the thefts was found. Police arrest DUI suspect on North Point Parkway
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Police arrested a local man for allegedly driv ing erratically down North Point Park way with a blood alcohol content more than double Georgia’s maximum.
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Police stopped the man at about 2 a.m. Aug. 25 after his vehicle was ob served weaving over the roadway, alleg edly using the entire northbound side of North Point Parkway as one lane.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police say that four vehicles were burglarized on Aug. 25 while parked in the down town Alpharetta area.
The driver, a 41-year-old Alpharetta man, told officers he was coming from Buffalo Wild Wings on Haynes Bridge Road and had only had one beer. The driver then proceeded to fail multiple sobriety evaluations and blew a 0.234 when administered a breatha lyzerPolicetest. charged the man with DUI, driving while unlicensed and failure to maintain lane.
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BUCK WOODRUFF Owner, Acura/Honda Carland
The Planning Commission heard the request to rezone the property from in dustrial light to industrial flex Aug. 16, but the motion failed to pass.
An electric car dealership plans to lease the building at 950 Sun Valley Drive after the Roswell City Council approved a request to rezone the property from industrial light to industrial flex.
Electric car dealership sets sights on Roswell
“The improvements to this building … [are] absolutely beautiful,” Woodruff said. “This will be the highest priced electric car [franchise] in Atlanta, Geor gia,Woodruff,ever.” who operates Honda Carland and other properties around Roswell, has owned the 3.5-acre parcel at 950 Sun Valley Drive since 1974. There is currently a one-story building on the site that has 44,261 square feet of space.Theproperty is surrounded by industrial light and commercial heavy zoning to the north, east and west. To the south is the Green Lawn Cemetery, which is zoned civic. Woodruff said he previously used it for about 2.5 years while he renovated Honda Carland.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council approved a rezoning request Aug. 22 to allow for the sale of electric vehicles at 950 Sun Valley Drive.
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The Community Development Department then recommended ap proval, and the City Council passed it unanimously on Aug. 22, with three conditions.Theprovisions allow vehicle sales on the property, but no loading and unloading of vehicles can occur on the street. They also require that any other uses, such as residential, public/insti tutional and certain commercial and industrial uses, be conditional.
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The owner of the property, Buck Woodruff, said he cannot reveal the electric vehicle franchise that will be taking over the space, but that it is expected to lease the property for 35 years.While a majority of its sales are required to be new vehicle car sales, the franchise will be allowed to sell some used vehicles. Woodruff said the new electric vehicles will be shipped directly from the factory.
Mayor Kurt Wilson said he is excited for the franchise to open in the city. “We look forward to them coming to Roswell,” Wilson said. “Can’t wait.”
ing the piece, estimated to cost about $7,500. If the sculpture wasn’t preserved, city staff recommended removing it en tirely, she Alpharettasaid.was gifted the sculpture at a City Council meeting May 23. At that meeting, council members denied a $16,000 request to rehab the sculpture but approved the gift so city stakeholders could come up with a recommendation on what to do with it. Council members said the sculpture could possibly be a project for local high school students or torn down later if warranted.
“[Are] the materials used, up to the standards of what we want Alpharetta to be,” Councilman Jason Binder said. “If we’re going to do this, let’s do it right.”
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ATLANTA — A nationwide Federal Bu reau of Investigation sex trafficking op eration this month located 28 missing children and adolescent sex trafficking victims in “OperationGeorgia.Cross Country XII,” which partnered FBI agents with over 200 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, targeted individuals and criminal enter prises involved in child sex trafficking and human trafficking over a two-week period.Between Aug. 4 and Aug. 14, law enforcement agencies in Georgia located 28 adolescent victims, including 18 missing children and nine children who were being commercially sexually exploited.Operations in Atlanta also led to the arrest of four people on human traffick ing charges, said Keri Farley Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta.
Officers from police departments and sheriff’s offices in Dunwoody, Atlanta, Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwin nett and Carroll counties participated in the operation, as well as officers from multiple school systems throughout the metro-Atlanta area.
Following the announcement on Op eration Cross Country, the Dunwoody Police Department thanked federal authorities for their support during the two-week investigation.
A motion to remove the sculpture was approved 6-1, with Councilman John HipesHipesopposed.latersaid he dissented not because he felt strongly about keeping or removing the sculpture, but because he felt uncomfortable going against the Alpharetta Arts Commission’s recommendation.“Ididn’tseeany reason to go against their recommendation,” he said.
The site also might be right for a per manent installation, Drinkard said.
“Human trafficking is among the most heinous crimes the FBI encoun ters,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “Unfortunately, such crimes— against both adults and children—are far more common than most people realize. As we did in this operation, the FBI and our partners will continue to find and arrest traffickers, identify and help victims, and raise awareness of the exploitation of our most vulnerable populations.”
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FBI rescues children in sex traffic ring
“I wish we had more durable materials from the beginning,” Zane said. Councilman Donald Mitchell asked whether the sculpture could be reinforced with metal before it is painted. He was told that option would cost about the same as replacing the sculpture entirely. Other council members questioned whether such a large investment should be made in a project that would need to be replaced every few years.
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Nationwide, Operation Cross Coun try led to the location of 141 adult victims of human trafficking and 31 missing children, the FBI said. Inves tigators also identified or arrested 85 suspects with child sexual exploitation and human trafficking offenses.
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Zane estimated placing a new sculp ture at the site would cost between $20,000 and Alpharetta$40,000.Parksand Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers told the council in May that it would cost approximately $6,500 to remove the sculpture and get the site ready for a new installation, but Drinkard says removal costs are now expected to cost much less.
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“The FBI is a critical partner in our efforts to identify and rescue adults and children who are being victims of sex trafficking,” Dunwoody Chief of Police Billy Grogan said. “It’s an issue that a lot of people don’t want to talk about, but it’s certainly something that’s preva lent, more than most people know. And you can certainly look at the stats of Operation Cross Country to note that.”
City officials don’t have a specific plan for what will replace the sculpture, if any thing, but Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the Cultural Arts Commission has been asked for sugges tions on whether the site should be in cluded in the city’s rotating art program.
Zane said if the piece were restored, it would likely need to be repainted and repaired again in about six years because it was initially made of fragile materials and hasn’t been maintained since it was installed in 2017.
“Identifying, investigating, and ap prehending sex trafficking offenders is a critical part of our mission,” Farley said at a press conference on Aug. 16. “It’s important for anyone who is a victim of sexual exploitation to know that we pri oritize the safety of victims when work ing with our law enforcement partners to bring sex traffickers to justice.” Additional investigations are being carried out throughout Georgia in the wake of Operation Cross Country.
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Roswell seeking public comment for Community Needs Assessment
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta has awarded college scholarships of $1,000 to four stu dents in North Georgia.
“This year’s applicants were all outstanding students whose work ethic and maturity demonstrated their future success in their educational goals and as future community leaders,” Tom Billings, Post 201’s scholarship chairman and adjutant said. “We are proud to have them represent our American Legion Post.” Scholarship recipients include the fol lowing students:
• 2023 Annual Action Plan: The AAP identifies the specific activities during the 2023 program year that will advance the Con Plan Roswellgoals.residents can also participate by attending an upcoming public infor mation meeting. The first meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, at the East Roswell Public Library. The second meet ing will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Roswell City Hall. To share feedback via the online survey, visit RoswellGov.com/CDBG.previousthecomistsurvey,aboutcomunidad.surveymonkey.com/r/NecesidadesdelaTherespondswellCommunityNeeds.surveymonkey.com/r/RoThedeadlinetois5p.m.onFriday,Sept.30.surveyisavailableinSpanishatFormoreinformationorquestionsthepublicinputmeetingsandthecontactRoswellGrantsSpecialCharlesAlfordatcdbg@roswellgov.or770-641-3847.InformationaboutCityofRoswell’sCDBGprogramandyears’planscanbefoundat
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell residents are encouraged to complete a Community Needs Assessment Survey to help the city maintain its ability to administer the Community Development Block Grant program.Theprogram is issued by the Depart ment of Housing and Urban Develop ment, which requires the city to submit three plans every five years. Through the program, the city receives federal grants each year to use toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and improving community facilities and services.TheCity of Roswell has hired BluLynx Solutions to collect the survey responses and other data needed for the following •plans:Analysis of Impediments to Fair Hous ing Choice Plan: The analysis identifies barriers to equal access to housing and proposes strategies to overcome those •impediments.Five-Year(2023-27) Consolidated Plan: The Con Plan identifies community needs and provides a five-year strategy for how the city’s CDBG funds will be used to de velop community resources that address those needs.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A recent study by the data company Ownerly has deter mined that Alpharetta is the best out doors-centric remote-work town in the South.Ownerly analyzed 445 cities across the nation to determine the rankings, evaluating an area’s access to greens pace, number of gyms, prevalence of lei sure activities and levels of local fitness. Alpharetta was ranked 12th among small cities in the United States and was the only Georgia community to be nominated.
Jefferson High School Student Dylan Ryoul, who will study electrical engineer ing at Georgia Southern University.
Santa Cruz, Calif., was ranked first in the study for it’s access to beaches, state parks, forests and many other ameni ties. Other cities nominated in the study include Auburn, Washington; Beaverton, Oregon; Bellingham, Washington; Port land, Maine; and Napa, California. Alpharetta voted best outdoors remote-work city
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“Highly educated workers choose cit ies based on economic, cultural, and life style considerations,” Alpharetta officials said. “All of that translates to Alpharetta continuing to be a leading location for businesses and a community where people want to live.”
Cambridge High School Student Laura Watkins, who will study elementary and special education at the University of NorthNorthGeorgia.Forsyth High School Student Emma Turner, who will study music and music education at the University of North Georgia.Lassiter High School Student Anthony Fiorenza, who will study accounting and finance at Grover City College.
“This effort is not about students having a device,” Jones said. “This is to prevent students from being distracted during instruction.”
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tion is still available for students, but pri marily through enrollment in the Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence (FAVE).
“This year’s student conduct code has new behaviors considered unacceptable and upgraded consequences [for viola tions],” said Cliff Jones, chief academic officer for Fulton Schools. These “unacceptable” behaviors include battery, bullying and forceful abduction which move to the top tier of infractions and may result in expulsion from the school district. Teasing or taunt ing, which were formerly in the lowest tier, will move to tier two. Last school year, there were more than 31,300 discipline issues reported across the district’s 108 schools, accord ing to information obtained through the Open Records Act. The majority involved incidents such as fighting, incivility and attendance. However, just over 200 incidents involved weapons, including 26 guns and a rifle brought onto school property.Nearly 60 students were expelled from Fulton Schools in just the first two months of the last school year. This year Fulton Schools will con tinue to make significant investments into school safety and security prompted by an uptick in school-based shootings nationally.Overthe past decade, more than $35 million in education sales tax receipts have funded safety programs across the district. This month all schools will share in an additional $3 million allocated for schoolDuringsafety.the August board meeting, Looney spoke directly to students to ad vise them of the district’s commitment to their“Makingwellbeing.sure you’re safe at school…is the most important thing we do,” Looney said. “But rest assured, students, if you bring a gun to school, whether you intend to use it or not, we are absolutely com mitted to making sure you are criminally charged and provided the opportunity to seek education elsewhere.”
Carter then stressed the definition of democracy.“Democracy is coming together as a whole, when everyone works together — not one side over the other side.”
Students in grades kindergarten through 5 cannot have access to a “per sonal communication device” during the school day. Students in grades 6 through 12 can only have their devices out in class at the direction of their teacher.
Other committee members have alluded to trust and integrity issues throughout the meetings. Not only has integrity been a con sistent talking point, but the report template created by panel member and Assistant City Manager Stacey Inglis
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Across all campuses, new policies are in place to address a surge in discipline is sues which emerged during the pandemic.
Clampdown on cellphones Beginning this year, students will have new rules for cellphones and other communication devices.
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AMBER PERRY/APPEN MEDIA Milton resident Anthia Carter speaks Aug. 22 of her concerns that partisanship on the Milton Election Feasibility Committee could pose a threat to democracy.
During her remarks, Milton resident Deborah Jones highlighted the overall lack of trust in Fulton County by ex pressing disappointment in committee member Mark Amick’s past actions. In December 2020, Amick testified at a legislative hearing that he had ob served an irregularity during a recount in DeKalb County while working as a poll watcher in the 2020 elections. Amick was subpoenaed in June as part of a Fulton County investigation into Republican attempts to overturn the 2020Afterelection.public comment concluded, committee member and Milton City Councilman Rick Mohrig countered the accusations, saying municipal elections are a nonpartisan issue. Cost versus election integrity Committee member and City Coun cilman Paul Moore cited cost as his own motivation for forming the Election Fea sibility Committee. Election costs have gone up over the years, he said.
Jones said the new policy is intended to teach students how to appropriately use their device during school.
Several Milton residents questioned the impartiality of those creating the groundwork for self-run municipal elec tions.Milton resident Donna Johnson said that after writing a letter to Mayor Pey ton Jamison and speaking with council members, she thought it important to go “on the record” at the meeting about her“Iconcerns.wishthis committee would have been more of a bipartisan committee,” Johnson said. “Most of us know where most of you on this committee stand.”
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Members of the Milton Election Feasibility Committee faced criticism for alleged partisanship at their Aug. 22 meeting. During public comment, several res idents came forth calling for a system of checks and balances within the com mittee. While Milton municipal elections themselves are nonpartisan, residents implied underlying partisanship among the committee members appointed to study how the city can operate its own election.Over the past few months, the sixperson committee has met to research information on the feasibility of Milton running its own municipal elections. The committee was formalized in April 2022 after close to two dozen residents petitioned the Milton City Council last November to fire Fulton County from running the city’s municipal elections, citing integrity concerns and costs to taxpayers.Atthecommittee’s Aug. 3 meet ing, overseers from Peachtree Corners presented information on what it’s like to run a municipal election. Peachtree Corners spent $50,687 for its November 2021 municipal general election. Milton paid Fulton County $84,671 to run its 2021 municipal general elec tion. It paid the county another $70,368 to conduct a runoff election in late November, according to the contract agreement.
A new grading and reporting policy is now in effect that tightens up the aca demic flexibility students enjoyed during the Recentpandemic.reports have shown many stu dents fell behind academically during the pandemic and are struggling to recover lostMajorground.changes this year include deductions for late work and missing assignments, and a standardized grad ing category to help students get back on track. Additionally, Jones pointed to 14 consistent district-wide grading policies in place this year to ensure all schools and teachers are following identical grad ing Butprotocols.inthe end, the primary factor of success is the student’s presence in class.“Student absences, whether excused or unexcused, impacts a child’s ability to succeed in school,” Jones said. “Our partners in this effort are our parents.”
The new policy was widely debated on social media. While one camp of parents lauded the district’s decision to ban de vices, others said they simply would not comply.Several comments on the district’s social media platforms noted the rise in school violence is even more reason to have access to a phone. “You better believe [my kids] will be allowed to get their phone and call me in an emergency,” one parent wrote. Students will also be prohibited from recording or distributing recordings or pictures of other students without permission. This may be in response to national social media campaigns, such as TikTok challenges, which have caused disruptions and damage to school facili ties over the past few years. Grades and attendance
Speakers question makeup of Milton elections panel
Resident Anthia Carter also con veyed her skepticism over the commit tee’s“Whatintentions.Iamhoping is that this is not a partisan, political move seeping into our nice, small town,” she said. “What it really is is that last ditch attempt to throw everything at the wall, to tilt turnout. It’s not fair.”
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“The plan of care is a map,” Bradlee said. “You can take the scenic route, or you can take direct A to B. I have some clients that are going directly from A to B, and they are seeing results.”
Sixth Sense Massage takes holistic path to health
Bradlee Morgan-Shaffer, his husband Kevin, and Sarah Howell are all licensed massage therapists and value a holis tic, client-centered approach. Using the myriad techniques they’ve learned, they select what’s appropriate and fashion them into a unique and dynamic plan of care for Bradleeclients.said he collaborates with his co-workers on what diagnoses is best suit ed for his clients, asking himself about the potential pathologies first. If Sixth Sense staff can’t come to any conclusions on their own, they refer out to other experts. After acquiring all the necessary busi ness licenses in late July of this year, Sixth Sense officially opened Aug. 1. The owners obtained required licensing by July 17, to be exact, which is a special date for Bradlee. Last year, coincidentally on the same day, he ran a poll on differ ent logo options. The year before that he, also coincidentally, ran a poll on business names. Sixth Sense has been in the works for a while. “I feel like everything aligns whenever it’s supposed to,” Bradlee said. Things fell into place, but not without what seemed to be an uphill battle for Sixth Sense, whether that was funding, an abundance of red tape or misconceptions about massage therapy. Massage therapists are still lobbying to be recognized, Bradlee said. Therapists have had the option to obtain National
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Right now, there’s a very small number of insurance companies that actually view massage therapy as a medical practice.
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Identifier Numbers (NPI) since 2007, a number that allows health care providers to receive insurance payments, thus open ing the door for more clients. Yet, there’s still grief.
Coliene Belle is one of Bradlee’s cli ents. Her job as a photographer has added to lower back pain. In the few sessions that she’s had, pain has substantially subsided, she said. Belle talked about the conversation Bradlee has had with her when targeting pain areas, how he was
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“The body tells on you,” Bradlee said.
conversation, assessment, plan of care and reassessments after each session. On average, the plan of care will contain 5-7 sessions. But that range could be more or less, depending on the individual.
KEVIN MORGAN-SHAFFER, co-owner of Sixth Sense Massage & Bodywork
“Right now, there’s a very small num ber of insurance companies that actually view massage therapy as a medical prac tice,” Kevin said. Even with NPIs, Sixth Sense is fighting hard for clients to eventually use insur ance as payment.
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CUMMING, Ga. — Massage is often seen as a spa ordeal, a luxury, a superfluous form of self-care. To the three owners of Sixth Sense Massage & Bodywork, mas sage therapy is health care.
A big part of massage therapy is hold ing space for clients, Bradlee said. “Some just need to come in and de compress,” he said. “Then there’s other times when I have clients that talk to relax.”
With some clients, conversation is necessary for more “involved” therapeu tic work, he said. With this kind of work, therapists will place their hands some where on the body and ask the client how the placement feels.
At Sixth Sense, massage therapy is more than just massage itself. Staff incor porates other strategies to expand means of care, which involves the initial in-depth
Sixth Sense Massage & Bodywork officially opened its doors Aug. 1. From left are co-owners Kevin Morgan-Shaffer, Sarah Howell and Bradlee Morgan-Shaffer. Howell holds a plant gifted by a client.
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able to make the experience feel personal and not clinical.
Each therapist has their own strengths, whether it be Bradlee’s focus on intuition and the spiritual, energetic underpinnings of massage, Kevin’s prefer ence for deep tissue work and increas ing range of motion or Howell’s knack for tailoring to clients, using knowledge developed over her eight years of massage therapy experience. But Bradlee stressed Sixth Sense as a collective“Whenevermind.you get one therapist here, you don’t get one therapist — you get all of them.”Sixth Sense staff are always learning from each other, bouncing off ideas, but also actively seeking knowledge elsewhere to hone their craft. Outside of taking classes to renew her license every couple of years, Howell just earned her certifi cation in traditional Thai massage and orthopedic manual therapy. She will also offer one-on-one yoga classes at the studio. Though expertise and intuition facili tate healing at Sixth Sense, passion for the work is foundational.
“I will have clients do breathing with me to get them into more of a meditative state,” Howell said. “That alone can just let the whole body kind of relax. You can get into really deep tissues that way.”
And that passion to help people was clearly visible when speaking to the crew. After asking Howell about her motivation for doing this kind of work, she held back tears.“Isee how you can change someone’s life in not just a physical way, but even mentally or emotionally,” she said. “I saw COVID as the entire world grieving at the same time, which was heavy. And I think that we need touch more than ever — healthy touch, consensual touch.” She continued. “I got into it because it was just so amazing to see someone light up and be a beacon in the world, to be empowered in theirSixthbody.”Sense is open Sunday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To book an appoint ment, call (678) 341-0384 or go online at https://sixthsensemassage.com/
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The four treatment rooms at Sixth Sense Massage & Bodywork feature deep gray walls, dim light and a bed with crisp white sheets. The doors have black tinted glass, a must, co-owner Bradlee Morgan-Shaffer said. A rainbow brick sits on the front signaling Sixth Sense Massage & Body work as an LGBTQ+
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Sometimes, massage therapy can in volve something as simple, but as impor tant, as breathing.
“It’s lovely to be in an environment where it does feel incredibly medical and physical therapy-ish,” she said. “But at the same time, you’re still getting a mas sage. It’s really the best of both worlds.”
The Forsyth County Sheriff Office’s Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) assists the Cumming Police De partment when needed.
By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Meagan Wynn recently responded to a call from a witness, who saw a man expose himself in public.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — There are still nine tenants at 199 Grove Way who have not found suitable housing to relocate.
relocate by the end of August, because the City of Roswell had deemed the property structurally unsound. However, because relocation chal lenges have mounted over the past couple of months, tenants are no longer being given a definitive date to vacate the property. Several areas around the building are currently be ing held up by metal supports, and in August, the ceiling of one of the units collapsed.KarenParrish, chairwoman of the Housing Authority of Roswell, said in an email to Appen Media Aug. 29 that the Roswell agency continues to move forward with the tenants’ relocation.
Wynn is a full-time licensed clinician who has been with the Dunwoody Police Department’s co-responder team since July. She’s responsible for behavioral health evaluations and crisis interven tion. Wynn also authorizes transport to an emergency receiving facility. Rather than criminal charges, the call ended in an involuntary treatment for a person exhibiting symptoms posing an imminent threat to themselves or others.Dunwoody Police spokesman Michael Cheek said the department is familiar with the man from that call. He said offi cers have run into him more times than they can count.
While officers were attempting to talk to him, the man couldn’t be convinced to get the help he needed until Wynn showed up at the scene.
Realization and possibilities Other north metro cities have coresponder programs in place or are well on their way to implementing one. Still others have had preliminary discussions about enacting a similar initiative.
crises, according to the U.S. Bureau of JusticeWynnAssistance.saidmost of her work con cerns“Onefollow-up.ofMeagan’s big responsibilities in these follow-ups is to prevent people from being re-offended and get them the best possible help that we can get,” Cheek said.
The Sheriff’s Office partnered with its local community service board, Avita Community Partners, to pair a licensed clinical social worker and certified peer specialist with a specially trained sher iff’sThedeputy.idea behind the program is that the Crisis Intervention Response Team can have meaningful conversations to learn the root cause of the incident, looking for unmet needs and gaps in services, sheriff’s officials said. If the call results in an involuntary treatment, CIRT is responsible for a follow-up to talk with subjects about any additional resources that may be needed. In the past, CIRT worked with those in crisis to schedule appointments for services, coordinated with local nonprof its for food and clothing. Team members even drove them to appointments and resource providers, sheriff’s officials said.CIRT also trains deputies how to respond to mental illness in the com munity.“This has raised the agency’s pro ficiency level as a whole,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in an email. It said it has seen a reduction in cer tain categories of mental health flagged inmates by half.
“He’s homeless, he’s got some mental health issues, and we have had very little ability to get him the true help that he needs,” Cheek said. “There have been a few times in the past where we have been forced to arrest him because we just really couldn’t avoid it.”
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In May, the Dunwoody City Council approved the co-responder contract with View Point Health to hire Wynn, who is on-call for incidents involving behavioral health crises. The contract is funded by American Rescue Act II funds for up to threeTheyears.co-responder team is one of several Police-Mental Health Collabora tion programs. The model combines the knowledge of trained police officers and mental health professionals to more effectively respond to behavioral health
Agencies broadening staff to include co-responders
“The remaining have either moved out or are in the process of finalizing paperwork, inspections, etc.,” Parrish stated. “There are 20 occupied units as of today; however, we have 10 moveouts scheduled over the next 10 days.” The property is owned by the Hous ing Authority of Roswell but managed by the Gainesville Housing Authority through a mutual agreement. Tenants are required to earn below 80 percent of the area median income. They are all elderly and/or disabled.
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The Sheriff Office team has one fulltime clinician, Josh Bell, a certified peer specialist. Bell helps review incident reports from the previous night to look for calls that may require a follow-up by CIRT. The team conducts follow-ups as needed or requested and responds to calls for service as they occur in the Establishedcommunity.in2020, Forsyth Coun ty’s CIRT operates as a dayshift, Monday through Friday resource. The Sheriff’s Office received a Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to help launch the program.
Last spring, all 33 tenants, many of whom had been living at the public housing development for more than 20 years, were notified they would need to
Nine tenants at Grove Way apartments remain without options
Officer training Alpharetta Police Public Information Officer David Freeman said the depart ment has been researching all aspects of a new co-responder program. While the department doesn’t have a co-responder team, Freeman said that over 40 percent of the force are Crisis Intervention Team trained and that the number continues to grow.
New turf to expand park use
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12 | September 1, 2022 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | AppenMedia.com/Alpharetta_Roswell COMMUNITY We’re still the “Best Breakfast”! The Original Pancake House turns your breakfast into an event that helps you get through the week – something that you can look forward to and enjoy instead of just having a meal. Enjoy our various breakfast courses, ranging from sausage and eggs to french crepes. All made from scratch. All fresh. All indulgently delicious. (678) 393-1355 | PancakesAlpharetta.com 5530 Windward Pkwy • Alpharetta | Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:30pm | Sat & Sun 7am - 3pm Best AtlantaNorthOf2017 Presented By WINNER Best AtlantaNorthOf2018 Presented By WINNER Best AtlantaNorthOf2019 Presented By WINNER Best AtlantaNorthOf2020 Presented By WINNER Best AtlantaNorthOf2021 Presented By WINNER By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The City of Milton is at the tail end of transforming two fullsized, multipurpose athletic fields on Cox Road into fully operating turf play ing Thespace.project, approved by the City Council in October 2021, began con struction in May. Now, with the turf installed, the only tasks left are fencing work and an ADA-accessible sidewalk to the lower Hundredsfield.ofchildren and scores of adults are set to use these fields, Milton Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveenRecentlysaid.named Legacy Park, the 8-acre complex, will be used by the city’s program partners in girls and boys lacrosse, football and potentially cheerleading, baseball and potentially softball. The city also has an adult soc cer program that operates out of the facility. And the fields are open to rent for other programs, groups and indi viduals.With natural grass, one day of heavy rain made the field unplayable for sev eral subsequent days, McKlveen said, but with artificial turf, people can safely play in the rain.
The project, approved by the City Council in October 2021, began construction in May. Now, with the turf installed, workers are wrapping up fencing and an ADAaccessible sidewalk to the lower field.
“The fields will look terrific yearround,” he McKlveensaid.also said that the fields wouldn’t have to be shut down for several weeks or months for grass regrowth. It’s also easier to fashion multi-sport fields with turf, such as the sewn-in lines for baseball, full-size and short field lacrosse, soccer and football. Path to independence With the introduction of the new turf complex, Milton continues its stride to greater independence for sports pro gramming.Inthepast, Milton and Alpharetta participated in joint programming. In 2018, the last year of the agreement, Milton residents accounted for 14,300 registrations for Alpharetta-based rec reation programs. Only 413 Alpharetta residents participated in Milton-based park programs. During that same year, the City of Milton paid Alpharetta $453,100 in fees. As of now, Milton makes no pay ments to Alpharetta to subsidize its youth sports, Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said. While there are no active transac tions between the cities for sports, Milton City Council approved two memorandums last year which waive non-resident fees for those in Alpharet ta who wish to participate in Milton lacrosse and football. Both are applica ble to the Cox Road facility. Alpharetta created a similar arrangement, whereb
AppenMedia.com/Alpharetta_Roswell | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | September 1, 2022 | 13 MoonLight and Martinis Friends of Bulloch, Inc. invites you to join us on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 7:30pm for a full moon, martinis, and heavy hors d’oeuvres with Jazz by Two band playing on the dock at Malon’s pond. SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 7:30 PM Friends of Bulloch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and funds raised from this event go to the preservation of historic Bulloch Hall, home of Mittie Bulloch, mother of President Theodore Roosevelt. Bring a chair or a blanket and relax. There will be art by local artists and a chance to win a gift basket from Mittie’s Gift and Museum Shoppe. Reservations are $65 per person or $67.25 online and include two drink tickets (additional drink tickets are $10) Rain or shine. For more information & reservations, visit www.friendsofbulloch.org or please call (770) 317-7806.
Nicholas Meyer , of Troop 356, spon sored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the creation of a running path through a wooded area adjacent to Roswell High School for the cross country team.
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Cole Greer , of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a giant chess board and chess pieces for the play ground of Crabapple Crossing Elemen tary MiddleSchoolrow, from left: Aidan Batchelor , of Troop 10, spon sored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of two rolling mir rors and a frame for a prop canvas for the Alpharetta High School Marching Band.
Top row, from left: Sriman Thangaraj , of Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of four pet beds, a jungle gym, four dog bowl stations and a high jump, for Angels Among Us pet rescue. Nabil Shash , of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of three picnic tables for the Valor Christian Academy. Chet Manning , of Troop 69, spon sored by Alpharetta First United Meth odist Church, whose project was the removal, refurbishing and relocating of a basketball goal for Alpharetta United Methodist Church. Chet also painted and improved the drainage around the court. Rajan Deo , of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of four wooden sand boxes for the Southeastern Railway Museum.
Tushar Mundhra , of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyte rian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a picnic table for the Georgia Alliance to end Homelessness. Tushar then collected and created 70 personal hygiene kits for visitors at the shelter.
Henry Leeman , of Troop 841, spon sored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor shelter with a rainwater collection system for St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
“We’ve had nothing but positive feed back from this event in previous years,” Franz said. “And with our hometown At lanta Braves playing well and fighting to win the division, our baseball commu nity has a lot to be excited about.” This year was no different with doz ens of children in attendance showing up to participate. Ocee Park is located on 10900 Buice Road. To learn more about the event, contact Franz at kirk. franz@johnnscreek.ga.gov or call 678512-3261. For upcoming local events, visit www.johnscreek.ga.gov.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek hosted this year’s MLB Play Ball event Aug. 20 at Ocee Park. The hour-long free event is for chil dren of all ages and is designed to focus on the fun nature of baseball while en couraging an active and healthy lifestyle for Duringkids. their hour on the field, kids enjoyed alternating between hitting and catching exercises with visits from former Atlanta Braves outfielder Terry Harper and Gwinnett Braves Mascot Chopper. This was followed by a quick whiffle ball game, with each participant offered the chance to hit a ball pitched by Harper himself. Each child also received a free T-shirt and a goodie bag filled with treats and baseball cards.
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“This event helps kick off the start of our fall youth baseball season and is a great way for kids to get excited about the game of baseball,” Johns Creek Recreation Manager Kirk Franz said. “Getting the chance to hit off a former Atlanta Braves player is a cool experi ence that many won’t forget.” Johns Creek first introduced the event in 2016 after having learned about it through the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The city added it to the recre ation schedule to celebrate baseball and softball as a youth activity. The youth baseball program is run by volunteers of the Ocee Park Athletic Association (OPAA). Assisting with each of the exer cises and activities are current base ball players from Chattahoochee High School.Play Ball is a collaborative initia tive between Major League Baseball and USA Baseball focused on exposing children to baseball and softball while providing a way to remain active during the summer. Play Ball also hosts edu cational online resources for coaches, umpires, parents and players. To learn more about the organization, visit their website at www.playball.org.
Children of all ages enjoyed hitting and catching exercises at Ocee Park Aug. 20 before wrapping up the event with a quick whiffle ball game.
Former Atlanta Braves Outfielder Terry Harper offers his profes sional baseball advice and experiences for children interested in pursuing the game during the Play Ball event Aug. 20 at Ocee Park.
Grant Riley , of Troop 1857, spon sored by Christ the Shepard Lutheran Church, whose project was refurbish ing the Jaguar Jungle at Abbotts Hill Elementary School by replacing old benches with newly constructed ones, replacing two broken birdhouses, re pairing the lattice arch pergola, remov ing overgrowth along the fence line and cleaning the inside of the Jaguar Paw area.
Connor Collman , of Troop 1459, spon sored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and construction of two bridges to cover two small valleys at the trail inside North Park. Cash Thompson , of Troop 1486, spon sored by North River Baptist Church, whose project was the design and construction of two picnic tables for the trail behind North River Baptist Church.
Bottom row, from left: Tyler R. Bothwell , of Troop 1857, ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (cities of Ro swell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) is proud to announce new Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on June 23, 2022, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.
Oliver Stone , of Troop 841, spon sored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a water break system to prevent water pooling at the Milton High School Cross Country Trail.
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Just a few improvements can make a huge impact. If you need assistance reno vating your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!
1. Declutter. The first step in any organization plan is to simplify. Get rid of what you no longer use or things that take up a lot of space – scan old papers and bills, donate gently-worn clothing and don’t be afraid to throw away things like expired toilet ries/medicine, wire hangers and wornout linens!
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4. Incorporate hooks and baskets. Utilizing wall space and small stuff sorters is key to keeping track of little things that tend to fall through the cracks. Especially useful in mudrooms and drop zones for coats, keys and house slippers, they also work well in the garage for tools and outdoor equipment.
For larger homes or in-depth proj ects, hiring a professional home orga nizer is always an option, but for smallto-medium-sized spaces and general upkeep, here are a few tips to help you take charge before the clutter gets out of hand.
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Hello there, Our local team is based in your area. We’d like to provide you with a free in-home or virtual Custom Home Organization quote. Frank Paras Home Depot Installation Services Local Team Leader Tara Tucker the city waives fees for Milton residents who wish to participate in its softball programming.Thoughthere are no plans for Al pharetta’s softball program to use the facility, it could happen eventually, McKlveen said.
The Cox Road Athletic Complex will provide more flexibility and opportuni ties for expansion to those subject to the memorandums as well as other cit ies, groups or non-government organi zations that may want to rent the fields, he said.Since passing the $25 million Greenspace Bond in 2016, Milton has worked toward acquiring land for parks, trails and greenspace including conser vation land, wildlife habitat and natural areas.The city purchased the Cox Road complex in January 2020, about a year after passing its Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. City staff developed the plan to make Milton a more attractive place to call home and to maintain its high quality of life. In the plan, staff identified a need for more athleticMostspace.ofthe funding for Legacy Park came from impact fees, with the re mainder coming from the city’s general fund.The upfront cost for turf is higher than planting grass. Cox Road project expenditures were estimated at $1.43 million, which includes design, engi neering, survey work, construction and warranty.Buton a year-to-year basis, the costs associated with turf is slightly lower than those for grass, McKlveen said.There’s not as much upkeep with turf. Natural grass calls for chemicals and mowing, while turf requires only grooming and sweeping before being turned over after 10 to 12 years. The Legacy Park name Before city ownership, a local com pany bought the Cox Road property in the early ‘80s with the intention of using it as a place for soccer practice. Over the years, the late longtime soccer coach Philip Broome would encourage his players to reflect on what kind of legacy they’d like to leave behind.
“Legacy Park is the third park to be part of a city initiative giving citizens a leading role in selecting names that resonate with visitors, make sense for a particular space and reflect on Milton’s values,” Milton Communications Direc tor Greg Botelho stated. The naming of Legacy Park followed the campaigns for Milton City Park and Preserve and Mayfield Park. Soon after the survey launched, Broome passed away suddenly. Of all words suggested by residents, “Broome” was the most repeated. The Legacy Park name was officially adopted at the Aug. 15 Milton City Council meeting. Council members suggested that the name exclude any one individual’s name, so that the park could pay tribute to all influential fig ures — past, present and future. The newly renovated fields were named to honor Broome and others who left a positive impact on the community, like Park.andinstrumentaltis,(PRAB)Parkscoach,inspiringNFL-player-turned-Milton-resident,coachandleaderTimLester;teacherandlongtimeMiltonandRecreationAdvisoryBoardmemberRonHill;andVanKotanotherPRABmemberwhowasinMiltonSteelersfootballthemakeoverofBellMemorial
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Moonshine occupies a special place in the history of North Georgia and North Fulton
To avoid being caught by local police, the moonshine was carried in souped up cars – often 1940 Ford Coupes –that could be modified to go up to 180 MPH. High-speed chases took place down Route 9 which became known as Thunder Road. Route 9 passed through Alpharetta, Roswell (Roswell Road) and Sandy Springs on its way to Atlanta.
During the Civil War, Congress cre ated the Internal Revenue Service to collect taxes on luxury goods such as liquor and tobacco. This did not sit well with moonshiners or customers and after the war many producers refused to pay the tax. That made whiskey production illegal, and all was not good. Distillation went underground. Producers worked at night to avoid detection, hence the name moonshine. Gradually, public opinion shifted. Op position to the illegal practices grew, thanks to efforts by the temperance movement, evangelicals and women who portrayed moonshiners as gang sters. This led to Prohibition in 1920 when Congress made alcohol produc tion and sale illegal. Prohibition was great for moonshiners because sud denly they became the only source of alcoholic spirits. Prices in the South for bootleg whiskey quadrupled. Fun stories abound about speakeasies and the Roaring ’20s as prohibition became increasingly unpopular. When the Great Depression hit following the stock market crash of 1929, the government realized that by not taxing alcohol it was losing a great source of revenue. In 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt made a campaign promise to legalize alcohol, and in 1933 Congress endedMoonshinersProhibition.continued to thrive because nobody wanted to pay liquor taxes. The Atlanta Constitution report ed in November 1934 that the Atlanta district was no. 1 in the U.S. in moon shining. More than 500 stills were de stroyed that year. Prices for cotton, the foundation of Georgia’s rural economy, went so low thanks to the Depression and the boll weevil that many farmers went bankrupt. Prices for corn, an other staple of the economy, declined so much that some farmers burned corn rather than coal in their stoves. For them, making moonshine became a matter of survival for their families. Deep animosity developed between producers and law enforcers, both lo cal and federal, as raids and shootouts were not uncommon. A cottage industry developed in North Georgia during the Depression and continued through the 1930s and 1940s “running” white lightning from moonshiners to eager buyers in Atlanta.
A man inspects moonshine confiscated by the Internal Revenue Service at the Treasury Department between 1921 and 1932.
A replica of a portable still is mounted on a 1929 Model A Ford truck. It will be on display at the Milton Historical Society’s annual Shindig September 17 at the Wildberry Creek Farm in Milton.
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Local historian Connie Mashburn tells stories about Alpharetta police who would park their cars on Highway 9 and turn their flashing lights on to divert a speeding runner from the highway to a side street where he would be stopped, boxed in and captured. The police would confiscate the car in front of the courthouse and dump the whiskey into the street. It was not uncommon to see people bring cups to scoop up some of the whiskey. One downtown resident allowed runners to hide cars behind his house until the police gave up the chase. The only way he knew if a run ner had been there would be if a gallon of moonshine was on his back porch in the Localmorning.farmer J W Shirley leased his farm in the 1950s and happened to discover a still in his corn crib. He called federal agents and the still was destroyed and the lease was canceled.
ItItfascinating(miltonhistoricalsociety-georgia.org).homeMoonshiningisoneofthemoststoriesofourlocalhistory.pittedgovernmentagainstitscitizens.washot,dirtyworkandverydangerous.Yetitmadealotofpeoplerichandhelpeddirtpoorfarmerssurviveinextraordinarytimes.Ittaughtusalotabouthumannature.
The Milton Historical Society will hold its annual Shindig on September 17 at the Wildberry Creek Farm in Mil ton. Owner Byron Foster will describe the large still that his uncles operated on the farm in the 1930s. Attendees will also see a portable still mounted on a 1929 Model A truck beautifully restored by auto collector David Garmin. For information and tickets go to:
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erssupportedrevenuers.ersbetweentimeswhiskeyProductionCounty.ofillegalledtosomeviolentclashesmoonshinandgovernmentItalsopoorfarmandledtothe development of super-fast cars which gave birth to a new sport, NASCAR rac ing. Here is the story. In the late 1700s, Scotch-Irish immi grants started to arrive in Georgia. With them came their knowledge of distilling grains and fruits into alcoholic bever ages. Since the government did not tax production of alcohol, distilling was to tally legal. Mountain people and farmers turned excess crops into corn whiskey or peach and apple brandy for their families and friends, and all was good.
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After their mad dashes to Atlanta, run ners held races to see whose car was the fastest and a new sport, NASCAR stock car racing, was born.
Police stand alongside a wrecked car and cases of moonshine in 1922.
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sponsored by Christ the Shepard Lutheran Church, whose project was restoration of Big Creek Cemetery by removing weeds and overgrowth in and around the gravesites, and clean ing headstones with toothbrushes or gout brushes. Jay Lothe , of Troop 1857, sponsored by Christ the Shepard Lutheran Church, whose project was the design and construction of 12 pros thetic hands for the Bowman Limb Foundation. Ronan Chandaria , of Troop 841, spon sored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was the design, construction and installation of two navigation and eight education signs at Providence Park. Madeline Sanders of Troop 432, spon sored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a vertical com posting bin for the Old Rucker Road Farm Park.
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However, in this writer’s experience there are people of faith that regard giving to God-centered causes is part of the monthly “must do” obligations, as in tithing. Share your religious and humanistic preferences and objec tives with your financial adviser. It’s important.Atthetop of the pyramid is “Dream Money,” “for all the things we’ve dreamed of being, doing, and having.”
Anthony, with a financial rendition of Abraham Maslow’s famous Hierar chy of Needs, “Maslow Meets Retire ment,” devised a pyramid with “Surviv al Money” at the base. Once you earn and accumulate enough money after tax to meet basic needs, the next level is “Safety Money,” reserves to “meet life’s unexpected turns.” Next comes “Freedom Money,” spending on things that bring “enjoyment and fulfillment to life.”Higher up in Anthony’s pyramid is “Gift Money,” funding “for the people and causes that we care deeply about.”
Educational choices, including majors or areas of study, whether high school, trade school, college, gradu ate school, will have significant impact on the success or failure relative to your life plan and the attainment of financial freedom with ample gift and dream money. What is the current earnings potential for graduates with certain skills and education? Can you afford to live and pay back loans in a given locale? Is where you want to live tax-friendly? Will your career path en able you to stay ahead of inflation with after-tax earnings? Will you work for someone else or for yourself?
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Hannah opens his book by ask ing questions, focusing initially on the basics as does Anthony. “How much (money) is enough for me?” “Am I spending my money as I ought?” He posits that if you can’t afford to pay for your own bare neces sities and genuine needs and those of your dependents if you have them, you don’t have enough money. It’s useful for recent graduates and those just starting out in the working world to ask yourself realistic questions based on hard Inflationrealities.hasalways been with us in some measure, with few exceptions. Elevated levels of inflation are likely to persist for some time. Hannah offers a tough question paraphrased thusly. How much will it cost to provide your self and your dependents with “genuine needs” beyond bare necessities, decent housing, adequate medical and dental care, a fundamental education, and the other basic goods needed to develop as we should physically, morally, intel lectually and spiritually? Think that through. Pie in the sky is not a plan. Moving to the next level in Han na’s hierarchy of thinking, have you thought through and planned for “profession-related needs”? That may be continuing education, an appropri ate wardrobe, equipment, licenses, professional designations, professional association dues, coaching, travel, etc.
The current inflationary surge has made the situation worse. In April, Adviser Investments CIO Jim Lowell appeared on “Mornings With Maria” on the Fox Business Channel, indicating that in his opin ion, in the coming recession the top 1 percent to 15 percent of consumers “will fare pretty well and the majority of consumers will struggle to make ends meet in terms of the household items theyInflationneed.” decelerated slightly to 8.5 percent in July after hitting 9.1 percent in June, the highest level since Novem ber 1981. The decline was largely in costs for fuel as drivers have reacted by driving less, reducing demand. However, “food at home” prices rose 13.1 percent on an annualized basis, the highest since 1979! So the question as to how much money is enough may seem outra geous to those working hard just to keep up with basic needs and family demands. Nevertheless, for those doing long-range financial life planning with an eye toward financial independence at some point, certainly by retirement, financial projections are foundational.
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Two books may be useful to your thinking: “The New Retirementality: Planning Your Life and Living Your Dreams...at Any Age You Want by Mitch Anthony,” 5th Edition (Wiley, 2020) and “What Your Money Means, And How To Use It Well” by Frank J. Hanna (Crossroad Publishing, 2008).
Adequate levels of insurance (life, disability, health, and liability) are foundational to peace of mind and pro tection against calamities. A savings plan that allows you to build a “what if?” reserve is basic. Beyond that, you want to create and maintain a longterm wealth accumulation plan that moves you toward freedom, gift, and dreamReadingmoney.Mitch Anthony’s book and Frank Hanna’s book is a recommended “good start,” to be followed by a goaloriented financial plan backed by an experienced advisory team. If you have a plan in place now, a review based on the inflationary and tax law outlook is advised.Chapter 1 of Hanna’s book is entitled, “Money Demands Answers.” Are you asking yourself the right questions? If you are parents ready to cough big bucks to underwrite the education of a child, are you asking the right questions relative to educa tional choices and long-term strategies encompassing financial freedom?
Spencer Jaeger , of Troop 69, spon sored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of four children’s picnic tables for the Chil dren’s Development Academy.
This writer grew up in a
Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a life cen tered financial planning strategist with Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553; lewis@lewwalker.com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group. He’s a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor.
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Ralph Peterson, age 90, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on August 17, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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Carol Joyce Bristow Anderson-Wood, died August 20, 2022, in Alpharetta, GA. She was born June 26, 1947, in Springfield, MO to Eugene and Betty (Ludwig) Bristow. Carol grew up in Branson and Springfield, MO. She was a long-time resident of Alpharetta, GA. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Randy Anderson, and niece, Joanna Anderson. Carol leaves behind her husband, Alan Wood. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Kealler, Stephanie Dockery, and Wesley Anderson, grandchildren Caroline, Anderson, Colin, George, and other extended family members.Carol had a career in the banking, starting in Missouri and finishing as branch manager in Alpharetta. She played a large part in the establishment of Alpharetta Farmer’s Market, Brew Moon Festival, and other events. Carol was an active member in Alpharetta Business Association, Kiwanis, Leadership North Fulton, and North Fulton Chamber. In February 2020, Carol was recognized by Alpharetta’s Mayor and City Council.After dedicating herself to raising her children, she easily transitioned into the role of “Nanny”. She loved playing tennis. She was known for her cooking. She was often found at the beach, hair salon, or getting her nails done. Carol was notorious for putting others first and serving others. Visitation on Saturday, August 27, from 5-7 pm; Memorial service on Sunday, August 28, at 2 p.m at Roswell Funeral Home.
With a part-time mental health ad vocate already on staff, the Johns Creek Police Department is looking to hire a full-time clinician. The advocate has been with the department for a little over a year, Johns Creek Officer Robert Hall said. The advo cate, a former minister, primarily works with people who have made suicidal threats to connect them to counseling services, Hall said.
Johns Creek Police used to have a part-time clinician.
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Milton Police Chief Rich Austin stated he’s used the program for a hand ful of mental health-related calls. But, he said that the program isn’t a viable option for immediate safety concerns be cause its average response time is within an hour.TheMilton Police Department has discussed Johns Creek Police’s Clinician and Officer Response Team program as a possible model to pursue, Austin said.
Meanwhile in Sandy Springs, police spokesman Sgt. Matthew McGinnis said the department hasn’t found the right partnership for a co-responder team. But, it is researching different approach es, he said. If co-responder teams haven’t been established, police can use Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act that went into effect July 1. The act allows officers to take people into protective custody for a mental health evaluation without the need for criminal charges. Before the act was passed, officers couldn’t take people into treatment without some violation of the Officerslaw. also have access to Mo bile Crisis Services, a program avail able at all hours administered through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities.
Louise Imogene Gunter, age 86, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on August 20, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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The proposed full-time role will exist to act as a liaison between the city and various social service agencies, providing follow-up and monitoring of cases upon request from department members or from cases referred to police from other sources, according to the budget draft. Funding for the full-time position would come from the city’s general fund. Hall said government grants often require audits, whereas a direct hire doesn’t.TheCity Council will consider the budget for adoption on Sept. 12. When asked if he sees a co-responder team as a long-term preventative mea sure, Hall said the co-responder team can only do so much. “It’s like leading a horse to water,” he said. “They can drink it, or you know…” from
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In 2020, the city approved a partner ship with Behavioral Healthcare Link to provide the part-time clinician to work alongside Johns Creek police. The partnership formed the Clinician Officer Response Team. But, because Behav ioral Healthcare Link was experiencing staffing issues, the clinician was fre quently in and out of the office, accord ing to statements provided in the 2023 budget draft.
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CITY OF PUBLICALPHARETTANOTICEPH-22-AB-26 Please note that this meeting will be a virtual meeting, conducted online using Zoom meetings. PLACE To Attend the Virtual Meeting: Using Your Computer, Tablet or Smartphone Go to: https://zoom.us Meeting ID: 875 7252 0229 Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 US September 8, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.
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Milton resident Donna Johnson goes on record about her wish for the committee to have a more balanced voice.
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APPLICANT Lazy Dog Colorado OPS, LLC d/b/a Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 10800 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 Owners Lazy Dog Colorado OPS, LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard cites election integrity as an issue to be reconciled through the committee. The template consists of the commit tee’s objective, approach, options (elec tronic versus paper ballot voting), financial considerations, operational practicality, risk/reward, cost-benefit analysis and recommendation.Panelmembers identified three re wards. First was the city’s potential for saving money; second was the city having control over its own process; third was ac curacy and integrity of voting. Panel member Lisa Cauley spoke at length about potential voter disenfran chisement as a risk. “We don’t want voters to feel disenfran chised in any way,” Cauley said. “So, we need to protect that in this process.” Voter access was another element raised at the meeting. Peachtree Corners has one polling location. With almost twice the area as Peachtree Corners, Fulton County lists Milton with 13 precincts and eight polling locations. Inglis drafted a spreadsheet with elec tion items and associated costs. The grand total stands at a little over $20,000, but much of the document was left blank or lines without definitive answers. Committee members have two meet ings left before they must present their findings to the Milton City Council Oct. 16. Members discussed asking for an extension, pending whatever progress is made before the next meeting on Sept. 15. from
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